I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Waking Fire by Jean Louise! I received an advanced electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Inkyard Press and Jean Louise for letting me be a part of the tour!
Author: Jean Louise
Published by: Inkyard Press
Released: January 10, 2023
Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided by Publisher
Synopsis: This incendiary YA fantasy debut follows a girl who will stop at nothing to save her village after it’s discovered by a dangerous warlord and his army of undead monsters.
Naira Khoum has only known life in Lagusa, a quiet village at the desert’s end. But to the rest of the world, Lagusa is a myth, its location shrouded in secrecy. While war rages to the north led by power-hungry Sothpike and his army of undead monsters called Dambi, Naira’s people live in peace.
Until the impossible happens—Lagusa is attacked by a Mistress sent to do Sothpike’s bidding with a hoard of Dambi under her control. The Mistress is looking for something, and she’s willing to let her Dambi destroy Lagusa to get it.
Desperate to protect her home, Naira convinces her twin brother Nez and handsome refugee Kal to join the newly formed resistance with her. Together, they’ll have to figure out what the Mistress wants—before there’s nothing left of Lagusa to save. (Synopsis from Goodreads)
My Thoughts: I love stories like this. As soon as I saw the cover, I was sold. I loved the world that this was set in. It was really well done.
This was a great start to a duology. It's the kind of YA Fantasy that you always want to read.
I really enjoyed the main character of Naira and her family. She could be a little rash sometimes, but she was determined to do all she could to save her home.
I had a good time with this story, and I could see other people having a good time reading it too.
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Jean Louise currently lives in Queens, New York, with her cat Martha. When she’s not writing, she can be found with her nose buried in a graphic novel or taking down bad guys in her favorite video games. She received an MFA in Writing for Children from The New School. This is her debut novel.
Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Waking Fire by Jean Louise. Thank you to Inkyard Press and Jean Louise for letting me be a part of the tour. This is a definite add to your TBR!
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