About the Book
From the author of The Phoenix Keeper comes an era-defining new fantasy universe where spicy romantasy meets the Cosmere, unmissable for fans of the world-building scale of Sarah J. Maas and the world-shifting stakes of Rebecca Yarros. Voidwalker will be your next romantasy obsession, a deliciously feral story that starts with just two words: "bite me." Fionamara is a smuggler. Antal is the reason her people fear the dark. Fi ferries contraband between worlds, stockpiling funds and stolen magic to keep her village self-sufficient - free from the blood sacrifices humans have paid to Antal's immortal species for centuries.
Only legends whispered through the pine forests recall a time when things were different, before one world shattered into many, and the flesh-devouring beasts crept from the cracks between realities, with their sable antlers and slender tails, lethal claws and gleaming fangs. Now, mortal lives are food to pacify their carnivorous overlords, exchanged for feudal protection, and the precious silver energy that fuels everything from transport to weaponry.
When Fi gets planted with a stash of smuggled energy, a long-lost flame recruits her for a reckless heist that escalates into a terrorist bombing - and a coup against the reigning immortals, with Fi's home caught in the crossfire.
She's always known the dangers of her trade - and of the power she's wielded since childhood, allowing her to see the secret doors between dimensions, to walk the Void itself. But nothing could have prepared her for crossing paths with Antal. For the deal she'll have to make with him, a forced partnership to reclaim his city that begins as a desperate bid for survival, only to grow into something far more dangerous.
A revolution. And a temptation - for how sweet the monster's fangs might feel.
About the Author :
S. A. MacLean is a fantasy romance author from sunny Southern California. Infatuated with magical worlds since her days of brewing mud potions in her childhood garden, she fell in love with the romantasy genre after realizing all her favorite fantasy novels had kisses in them. Her stories invariably feature quirky humor, sassy animal companions, and queer casts who represent her voice as a chaotic bisexual woman. Sarah received her BS in Natural Resources from Cornell University and a PhD in Environmental Science from UC Berkeley. She left the research track to teach environmental science at her local community college, inspiring the next generation of students to save the planet.
Review :
"From the first page, Voidwalker plunged me into a stunningly drawn world of immortal monsters, high-stakes political schemes, and a slow-burn romance with potentially deadly consequences... and it was enormous fun to visit. I simply cannot wait to return!" --Rebecca Podos, co-author of Homegrown Magic
"In this series starter, the lines between predator and prey become blurred in the most delicious ways. With enjoyable characters, relatable themes, and a hot romance, Voidwalker will leave readers pining for the next installment in the Beasts of the Void series."--Booklist
"Maclean expertly balances romance and fantasy, keeping up the plot's momentum without skimping on steamy scenes. Monster romance fans should snap this up. "--Publishers Weekly
"Voidwalker is a book that bites back. Utterly unputdownable! Set against the backdrop of a gritty world with a unique magic system, Voidwalker's twists and turns pulled me in, chewed me up, and spit me out--and I couldn't have been more thrilled. Readers searching for a romantasy that feels truly new will adore this book!"--Alexandra Kennington, author of Blood Beneath the Snow
"Against a vivid world shattered by shadow and fear, Maclean's characters blaze fierce, flawed, and unforgettable. Voidwalker is your vicious new obsession." --Lyra Selene, author of A Feather So Black
"Voidwalker is a gorgeous, genre-defying journey through broken worlds. Maclean's prose is addictive, her plotting, deft, her worldbuilding, fascinating and atmospheric. I dove through page after page, glorying in the bloody, beautiful chaos of it all."--Brigitte Knightley, author of The Irresistible Urge to Fall for Your Enemy
"Populated by monsters as seductive as sharp teeth at your throat, Voidwalker features deliciously tender depictions of grief and forgiveness."--Sara Omer, author of The Gryphon King
"Voidwalker sunk its claws into me and even after reading I can still feel the bite. Maclean has crafted a unique world that feels at once familiar and yet entirely her own. The characters claw their way into your heart and leash you to their story from the very first page and I'm not sure if I devoured the book or if it devoured me. Superb."
--Hazel McBride, author of A Fate Forged In Fire
"Voidwalker devoured me, as entirely as a daeyari devours a sacrifice. This book is deliciously sharp, achingly romantic, and gloriously messy in only the best ways. Feral and flirtatious, it's equal parts teeth and tenderness. Fi and Antal's banter made me laugh, scream, and fall headfirst into the Void. I'd walk between worlds for this book. My new obsession, and easily a new favorite."--Mikayla Bridge, author of Of Flame and Fury
"A super cozy fantasy that follows the story of a phoenix keeper working at a zoo filled with magical animals while trying to save a critically endangered species is pretty much everything I never knew I needed. Bring on the sweet, low-stakes romantasy stories that aren't driven by trauma or betrayal."--Paste Magazine on The Phoenix Keeper
"Delightfully inventive and charming, The Phoenix Keeper is a sweet sapphic romance set in the most magical zoo you can imagine. MacLean's empathy for all living things - from vanishing ducks and endangered phoenixes, to endearingly awkward zookeepers and their crushes - shines through in every word. I couldn't stop smiling the whole way through. Sign me up for a lifetime membership to the San Tamculo Zoo, please!"--Julie Leong, author of The Teller of Small Fortunes on The Phoenix Keeper
"Filled with mystical creatures so vivid I could swear they're real, two endearingly relatable zookeepers, and the coziest possible combination of intrigue and romance, THE PHOENIX KEEPER is a sparkling debut. I'd give anything for a ticket to the San Tamculo Zoo, and MacLean's transporting book made me feel like I'd truly gone for a visit. I look forward to whatever's next from this magically creative new voice in fantasy."--Laura R. Samotin, author of The Sins On Their Bones on The Phoenix Keeper
"Fresh, funny, and fantastical, S.A. MacLean's debut introduces an imaginative and authentic new voice to cozy fantasy. By turns witty, poignant, and joyfully romantic, The Phoenix Keeper is utterly transportive!"--Lyra Selene, author of A Feather So Black on The Phoenix Keeper
"Sparkling with wit and dazzling with joy, The Phoenix Keeper is a delightfully romantic and richly imagined debut. A perfect cozy fantasy!"--K. M. Enright, author of Mistress of Lies on The Phoenix Keeper
"This book has it all: pining, a healthy amount of nerdiness, a cast of characters you'll consider friends, one amazing griffin keeper- and at its heart, a warming story about passion, preservation, and childhood dreams... Spiritually, I'm still at San Tamculo Zoo. Don't miss out!"--Vanessa Le, author of The Last Bloodcarver on The Phoenix Keeper
