"charmingly witchy adult fantasy" ~Booklife Reviews

Fans of cozy fantasies and compelling adult women protagonists who find purpose—and fabulousness—in nature, magic, and new connections will adore the laid-back, lavender-scented vibes as Olivia goes from destitute loneliness to settling into the charming village of Rowanswood, whose scones, teas, crockery, beasts, magic, and ritual all are described with inviting relish. Olivia’s journey to Cronehood is nuanced, her struggles endearingly human as she finds her path toward letting go of her old life to embrace the new.

The Caves of Wonder

Lucy & Dee: Book 2
Release Date:
September 1, 2023
Publisher:
Common Deer Press

Trapped in a dangerous world. Hunted by a sorceress queen. Trust may be their only weapon.

Lucy and Dee are no longer visitors in the magical world of Sericea—they’re fugitives.

Stranded far from home, the two friends are forced into hiding alongside the young emperor Yidi as they flee Xixi, his ruthless stepmother and a powerful sorceress determined to crush all opposition. Disguised as ordinary travellers, they set out across a land simmering with unrest, where whispers of rebellion spread as quickly as fear.

Their only hope lies beyond the borders of safety, in the legendary Caves of Wonder, where a fabled warrior known as the White Tiger may hold the key to stopping Xixi’s rise to absolute power.

But the road is treacherous. Lucy’s growing fire magic draws dangerous attention. Dee’s careful plans are tested at every turn. And as secrets surface and loyalties strain, the friends must decide how much they are willing to risk—not just for Sericea, but for each other.

Lucy and Dee: The Caves of Wonder is a fast-paced middle grade fantasy adventure about friendship under pressure, courage in the face of tyranny, and the cost of standing up to power.


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Praise for The Caves of Wonder

“A deftly crafted and thoroughly fun read … especially and unreservedly recommended for elementary school, middle school, and community library Fantasy Fiction collections.” MBR Midwest Book review

“Four friends navigate a vibrant, magic-filled world and decide where their priorities lie” Foreword Clarion Reviews

“Adventurous middle-grade fantasy… will leave fantasy fans eager to read the next book” Booklife by Publishers Weekly

“a well-written, fast paced, adventure fantasy, jam-packed with excitement” CM Magazine