by Philip Eliot | Apr 12, 2026 | Fantasy |
Red Queen meets Divergent in this fast-paced YA dystopian romantasy debut—packed with love triangles, betrayal, and a heroine who must risk everything to survive.Enter the Empire of Shariza, where your eyes will decide your destiny…Your eyes decide your destinyJantsia’s secret will kill her… In the Empire of Shariza, eye colour determines wealth, status and even access to magical powers. Jantsia’s blue eyes mark her as Azure, the lowest of the four oculary castes. Destined for servitude.But no one – not even the boy who owns her heart – knows the truth. Jantsia is a dual-oc, a forbidden mix of two castes, condemned to death if discovered. To survive, she clings to one rule: stay invisible, stay alive.Or will the truth save them all? Yet whispers of rebellion are growing, and cracks are forming in the very foundations of their society. Could it be that the fiery untapped power burning inside Jantsia is a gift rather than a curse?But who to trust when different means death? –The Girl with the Fierce Eyes has some potential content warnings, including sexual grooming (past), sibling/infant death (past), racism and discrimination, threatened torture and death, and characters in peril. Readers who may be sensitive to these elements, please take note.–Readers LOVE The Girl with the Fierce Eyes ‘Explosive world-building, gripping characters, and razor-sharp stakes – this dystopian gem is an unforgettable blend of tension and heart’ Morgan Shamy, best-selling author of The Stricken’The Girl with the Fierce Eyes stamps a blazing mark with its thrilling pace, fascinating magic system, and powerful exploration of self-discovery. Vahdati’s richly imagined debut is a book as fierce as its title.’ Kiera Azar, author of Thorn Season’The Girl With the Fierce Eyes shines with a richly-imagined world, gritty settings, and characters who leap off the page. This fantasy tackles issues that are sharply relevant to our world today. Sophia Vahdati is an author to watch!’ Elly Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Forest King’s Daughter’Brilliantly imagined and full of life, […] a wonderful read.’ Helen Glynn Jones, author of The Last Raven‘An emotional story about belonging, rebellion, and identity contrasted by deception, secrets, and lies.’ K. N. Milde, author of Those Who Survive’Wow wow wow, this book was INCREDIBLE. I already know this is going to be one of my top reads of the year and it’s only June.’ ?????’Wow. The ending. That did surprise me. I do hope there is more to come.’ ?????’The magic and caste system was fantastic. The idea that your place in the hierarchy is dependent on your eye colour and corresponding power was so well done.’ ?????’Immersive, empowering, and insightful.’ ?????‘This was a really well built world with hover bikes, a criminal underworld and a rebellion. The perfect introduction to the dystopian genre for teens and a great fun read for everyone else.’ ?????’This debut YA romantasy was well written and and the romance was sweet.’ ????’This is a great YA book, packed with action, wholesome youngsters and a very distinct magic system.’ ????’Sophia Vahdati did an amazing job creating a world that has magic, political intrigue and betrayal. I loved this book and can’t wait for book 2!!’ ????
by Philip Eliot | Apr 12, 2026 | Fantasy |
Book 1 of a completed slow burn fae fantasy series with second chance romance, forced proximity, and a timid heroine who discovers her true strength.She’s a human apothecary. He’s the fae warrior who once broke her heart… and now he needs her help.As a skilled apothecary, Chloe desperately wants to stay in the mortal realm where she belongs. When Quintus—a fae from her past—shows up begging her to return to Faerie, she utterly refuses.But then Chloe finds out an angry group of mortals have imprisoned an entire castle full of fae. Somehow, Chloe’s heroic older sister is among those trapped.In effort to save those fae, she performs a ritual that gives her powerful magic…except it accidentally binds her to Quintus in the process. Unable to use magic without touching him, both Chloe’s heart and wits are tested.Affections she’d thought long gone still linger. The fear she’s not strong enough to save anyone haunts her every action. Can a timid apothecary find the courage to face her feelings and save her sister, or will her doubts doom everyone she’s ever known and loved?Lose yourself in this slow burn romantic high fae fantasy series filled with a magical binding, dragons, deadly revenge, and a brooding warrior who falls first and falls HARD.The complete Fae and Crystal Thorns series includes:Book 1: Flame & Crystal ThornsBook 2: Shadow & Crystal ThornsBook 3: Blade & Crystal ThornsBook 4: Curse & Crystal ThornsBook 5: Wrath & Crystal ThornsStandalone: Nutcracker of CrystalfallGet Flame and Crystal Thorns by Kay L. Moody, and lose yourself in the magic of Faerie today!
by Philip Eliot | Apr 12, 2026 | Fantasy |
There are many ways to die at the Hundred Halls. Pax Nygard has spent her childhood at the world’s most dangerous zoo, and has a psychic fox named Kali as her companion, so she should be well prepared for the challenges that await her at the Animalians Hall. But when mysterious deaths at the local zoo and a dangerous rival create issues, she realizes it’s the two legged kind of creature for which she lacks the skills to interact. If she can’t learn to navigate the intricacies of human drama, while mastering the skills the hall teaches, then it will be her final year—in school and life.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 12, 2026 | Fantasy |
Every so often, an epic adventure emerges that makes the blood surge, the spine tingle, and the heart smile page after exhilarating page. Such is Whill of Agora, Michael James Ploof’s action-packed fantasy that visits strange new lands as it unveils how one exceptional young man named Whill makes full use of fierce wits, superior skills, and relentless will to help defend the land of Agora from the monstrous Draggard. With plenty of drama and action packed battle scenes, Whill of Agora will enthrall anyone on the quest for great adventure, good times, and an infectiously optimistic outlook on even the darkest and most dangerous of days.It is the year 5170 in the land Agora, where humans, dwarves, and elves have existed in peace for centuries. Now, however, the human King Addakon has invaded and waged war on neighboring Isladon. The once peaceful Kingdoms of Agora are on the brink of continental war. The Dark Elf Eadon, and his army of Dragon-Elf crossbreeds, the Draggard, threaten to conquer all kingdoms.Enter young Whill, a nineteen-year-old ranger with battle savvy and untapped abilities. Having spent years roaming Agora and training with his mentor Abram, Whill has become a bright intellectual and a master of combat. What he seeks most, however, is the identity of his birth parents. Instead, he finds a tumultuous terrain and a prophecy placing him in the center of the struggle. Along the way, Whill encounters an equally inspired group of companions that are matched in skill and mission. These include Rhunis the Dragon Slayer, the young Tarren, the fearless Dwarf Roakore, the beguiling warrior Elf Avriel, and the powerful Zerafin. As Whill joins forces, he forges bonds far mightier than their escalating travails.With high adventure and fierce friendship, Whill of Agora will capture your imagination and grip your heart during every super-charged escapade that Agora’s bold and grinning brotherhood embraces.*Book 1 of the finished 9 book series*
by Philip Eliot | Apr 12, 2026 | Science Fiction |
THE EARTH IS AWAKENING… AND IT’S ANGRY.Volcanologist Yara Del Rey has dedicated her life to understanding the forces that shape the earth, but nothing could prepare her for what’s coming. Mount Rainier is rumbling, Yellowstone is on the brink of eruption, and a reckless NASA experiment could trigger an apocalyptic disaster.When Yara is kidnapped by government scientists and forced into a deadly cover-up, she realizes the truth—humanity is running out of time. As fire and ash consume the land, she must team up with ex-Navy pilot Clayton Red Sky to outrun the devastation and reach her six-year-old daughter before it’s too late.With pulse-pounding suspense, breathtaking action, and a race for survival against nature’s fury, TAQUOMA is a heart-stopping thriller that fans of The Day After Tomorrow and Dante’s Peak won’t be able to put down!Will Yara survive the inferno? Or will she become another casualty of the Earth’s wrath?Perfect for fans of fast-paced disaster thrillers, explosive action, and edge-of-your-seat suspense with a splash of romance!AWARDS2025 Finalist for the CYGNUS Science Fiction Award, Chanticleer International Book Awards2024 Literary Titan Book Award GOLD2024 American Writing Awards FINALIST Suspense2024 Firebird Book Awards WINNER in Action/Adventure2024 STORYTRADE Book Awards FINALIST in Suspense/Thrillers2023 Readers’ Favorite Book Awards SILVER MEDAL Winner-Environmental Thrillers2023 Next Generation Indie Book Awards WINNER of Suspense2023 The Independent Author Network (IAN) FINALIST2023 London Book Festival WINNER of Genre Fiction2023 Hollywood Book Festival HONORABLE MENTION2023 San Francisco Book Festival HONORABLE MENTIONReaders’ Favorite FIVE-STAR badgeReader Views FIVE-STAR badgeEDITORIAL REVIEWSReviewed By Alma Boucher for Readers’ Favorite – SILVER MEDAL WINNERI was intrigued by the plot of Taquoma. It was fueled by conflict and crisis. In this thrilling story, the apprehension builds slowly until the volcano finally erupts. Kevin D. Miller does justice to this disaster and the events that follow. It is fast-paced and full of action, and there is never a dull moment. The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat and it was a nail-biting experience. The characters were well-developed, and they all have a purpose. They were unusual, relatable, and strong throughout the story. It is skillfully written. Kevin has created a realistic story filled with drama while building tension with all the twists and turns. I thoroughly enjoyed Taquoma and recommend it highly.”Reader Views Book Review Blog“Taquoma” by Kevin D. Miller is a read that will immerse you into history, mythology, volcanology, expedition, and devotion, all at once. It is intensely researched and well-illustrated to perfection, with drama and high-stakes conflict that draws the reader straight in. The main character is an incredibly dedicated amateur volcanologist, whose thinking and perspective make her a fan favorite early into the read.The writing throughout is superb: solidly researched and vividly detailed, and will provoke lots of reflection regarding morality, honor, and human decisions. Conclusively, if you want a breathtaking disaster thriller that will send you on a wild adventure, then look no further. “Taquoma” wins on all fronts!
