BOOK DESCRIPTION

"In a dragon's gaze, you are only your actions past and your intentions for actions to come."

Juno didn’t ask to be an ambassador. She’s a spellwright, skilled in balancing the elements and healing the sick with magic. But a year ago, when a crisis of magic struck the Six Realms, she proved her diplomatic skill.

Now, the king has been assassinated, and his newly crowned daughter receives an ultimatum: her hand in marriage to a hated rival king, or war. To negotiate on her behalf, Queen Artemis appoints Juno, who has healed enough wartime injuries to understand the stakes. There’s just one problem: they were betrothed until the queen broke it off, and Juno is still in love with Artemis.

Juno accepts the diplomatic mission and even finds connections among her new acquaintances
that might heal her broken heart. But King Amorgo is not the only one with a hidden agenda, and war is not the only looming threat. A web of intrigue and sorcery ensnares the Six Realms, and the more Juno untangles it, the more she struggles to reconcile her many roles: subject, lover, diplomat, healer. Can she save her world? And will she lose herself?

Romantic fantasy meets psychological realism in this story of sacrifice and resilience. Read it today!

Read the first five chapters for free here

Reviews

“Deeply developed characters … impressively intricate plot … a real page-turner.” –Kirkus Reviews

“A narrative that explores themes of duty, love, and sacrifice while maintaining a sense of wonder and possibility … a perfect balance between lyrical description and narrative momentum.” –Reader’s Favorite

"A rich and complex fantasy novel.” –Reedsy Discovery

Check out the full text of these and other reviews here.

Canadian Edition features:

• 2 exclusive full-colour interior artworks.
• Updated cover and interior graphics.
• Exclusive author's preface.
• Printed in Winnipeg by a local small business.
• Free shipping in Canada.
• Pre-orders will ship mid-April

About the author & publisher:

Hi! I’m Jenny. I’m the author, illustrator, and cover designer of The Maker of Spells. I’m also the one-woman owner, manager, receptionist, accountant, mailroom clerk and marketing team of Doronos Publishing, which is a registered business in the Province of Manitoba. I created it to free myself from dependence on big international corporations to the extent possible. This is as indie as it gets. I have a Ph.D. in English from the University of Toronto. I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where I grew up. When I’m not writing or doing bookish stuff, I’m usually gardening, painting or baking with my very helpful toddler and our dog Pretzel.