Indie Spotlight
In this edition of our monthly thematic roundup of BookLife titles, we feature romance and relationship-focused books.
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Romantasy Archlord of Exile Kate Stevens
ISBN 978-1-990551-11-6
Author statement: “Abducted as a child to serve as little more than a magical battery, Inez fell in love with her archlord and he helped her escape. Years later, while smuggling others to safety, her past catches up with her in the form of her ex-archlord, Rylec. Exiled for aiding her escape, Rylec is determined to bring her back to Sollir, risking everything to claim her once and for all. After writing a couple of ‘traditional’ alien romances, I wanted to shake things up a bit. In came the idea for Archlord of Exile, a short but steamy alien romance that includes romantasy elements like magic and an enemies-to-lovers relationship.”
Gilm! Brian Corley ASIN B0CN2KNPY9
Author statement: “New in town and navigating the complexities of Alder High, Geoff Smith might be a little more comfortable with a guitar in his hands than with a conversation. His father, a professor and collector of magical oddities, is a local goth hero, but that doesn’t exactly boost Geoff’s popularity. However, his dad’s latest find, a mysterious book of spells, might be the key to winning a seemingly impossible bet with his crush, Corinne. In a whirl of notes and lyrics, Geoff unknowingly strums a cursed tune. Suddenly, his low-key life hits a high note as the melody weaves its magical chaos throughout the school. Gilm! started as a song for my indie-rock band The Mars McClanes.”
Soultaming the Serpent Tar Atore
ASIN B0CGP75RK5
Author statement: “When the last dragon died, it stopped raining. Fifty years later and Jun is the only one left in her village who remembers what the rain felt like. After an argument with her best friend Casey, she decides to leave her village for the first time and encounters not only rain but also a strange young man who may be the one prophesied to bring back the dragon—if only he will agree to it. I wrote Soultaming the Serpent as part of a publishing derby to complete a book in three months. My goal was to write a fantasy love story with a few changes from the typical. I wanted an older protagonist. I couldn’t resist having two younger men chase