Author: N.E. White
Publisher: Indie
Released: November 24, 2024
Received: Reedsy
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Book Summary:
Aleeya is probably the best cartographer around, not that she’s allowed to relish this fact. As a slave, Aleeya is not allowed to do much beyond following orders. Unfortunately, it’s this talent that has put a target on Aleeya’s back.
It started as a simple – but horrible – transaction for Aleeya’s papers. But it quickly turned into an epic game of cat and mouse, as multiple factions and individuals battled to get their hands on Aleeya. Some want to change the world, others want to ruin it, while yet others just want to save Aleeya.
My Review:
Mapmaker portrays a dark, beautiful, and powerful world. Or rather, the world can be quite dark and brooding, but this gives the characters the opportunity to shine bright. I loved this contract, among many others.
I’ll admit that it took me a little bit to get into Mapmaker, mostly because the slavery depictions were so brutal that a part of me wanted to shy away. However, once I got into it, I was pretty hooked! Aleeya’s character, as is her journey, is the best part of the story.
Mapmaker Book 1 establishes the world and characters, and I’m eager to see what questions Book 2 answers. Because, let me tell you, I have so many questions. My questions range from current relationship statuses to questions about the world and the magical system. I also hope that we can one day see Aleeya’s homeland.
Readers looking for a magical yet foreboding world full of twists and turns should check out Mapmaker. It gets major bonus points for having compelling characters and cartographic elements.
Highlights:
- Magical Fantasy World
- Roman Mythology
- Winged Creatures
- Map Making
Trigger Warnings:
- Slavery
- Abuse & Violence
- Kidnapping & Controlling Behaviors
Thanks to N.E. White and Reedsy for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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