When Kerikan of the Moonserpents is rapidly claimed by a fever, Araina is left to wonder if the cause is her usual shortcomings or the strange blight on so many medicinal plants. Given one last task to complete—deliver two spell books to Kerikan’s old friend—Araina leaves her familiar seashore to fulfill a final wish. But after discovering her great aunt’s legacy and ever-persistent expectations have roles to play in the present, the young witch must decide if she’ll complete another delivery—one that might send her across hostile borders, before snapping jaws, and into the core of superstition, suffering, and blind pursuits of power.
“With compelling protagonists, strong prose, and a lot of heart, Rosemarie Montefusco’s A Moonserpent Tale stands out as a shining example of original fantasy.” –IndieReader
“The voice of the story has a wonderful, folkloric tone perfect for the material… Readers who enjoy character-driven fantasy fiction such as the fantasy novels of Lois McMaster Bujold will be impressed with A Moonserpent Tale. This is a tale both thoughtful and entertaining, a true pleasure to read.” –Independent Book Review
“This mesmerizing, enticing tale deftly explores the boundaries between dream and reality, transporting readers into a world where magic is rooted in human effort and where personal growth happens alongside the vicissitudes of life. The evocative prose and the confident narrative voice are among the many elements that will arrest the attention of readers.” –The Book Commentary
Included in Independent Book Review‘s “17 Kindle Unlimited Fantasy Books You Should Read RIGHT NOW” for 2024 and “The Best Books We Read in 2023“.
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