Where the Moon Has Been - Magic of Miraven 1
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Ages: 16-18, 18+
A war is coming…Can she be the key to Miraven’s salvation?
Young mortal Tekoah wants a quiet life, but instead is hurtled into danger after attracting the attention of two lethal shapeshifting sorcerers. One is smitten with her and the other wants her dead. Zant’s sole aim—eternal power. But Tekoah’s clan of Anniste healers stand in his way, becoming a target in his deadly plan for domination. Moody Braith is younger, but his intelligence and strength threaten to surpass that of any sorcerer ever spawned. His one vulnerability: a hopeless passion for Tekoah, who wants nothing to do with him.
Both sorcerers face their own impending demise from “the Mantling,” an apocalyptic solar eclipse predicted by the Anniste to end the tyrannical Age of Sorcerers. As a momentous clash between the wizards becomes inevitable, and war with the neighbouring country of Berlot looms ever closer, Tekoah must make a choice: save herself or help her clan.
Set in the mythical land of Miraven, Where the Moon Has Been is a haunting tale of obsession and revenge—and one girl’s fight to save the ones she loves amid a violent struggle between dark magic and light.
Reviews
Lepore weaves a tapestry of characters, with lives intertwined through love and conflict, destiny, and sacrifice. Writing through each main character’s perspective, so much is revealed of their strengths and flaws. I was so enthralled I had to read it over again, just to revisit the vivid descriptions, and stay a little longer in the world of Miraven. I’m excited to read more from this new author. Danica Palmer
LOVED IT! Where the Moon Has Been by Judith Lepore embarks on a fantasy epic journey landmarked more by emotion and whimsy than traditional dragons and war. Though there certainly are pitched battles filled with earth shaking magic and bloody entrails, it’s the inner conflict of broken hearts and dreams that this book highlights. Tekoah and her eldest brother Weslan set out on independent coming of age adventures. Despite opposing goals and motivations, their fates remain intertwined as they fight near-omnipotent wizards, invading barbarian hordes, and their own emotional scars. Nearly every turn of the page leads to new summits and valleys in a roller coaster of an emotional journey. Not only is the premise intriguing, but it’s backed up by some of the cleanest prose I have read from an independent author in a long time. Clearly, this book is the result of both inspired passion and tireless dedication. For this alone, Judith Lepore deserves praise.
To enjoy a good fantasy novel, one needs a lovable hero/heroine, an enigmatic central character, an antagonist that we love to hate, a mythical setting described so we can easily imagine it, and a unique and inviting plot; exciting, adventurous, and tender. This book has it all... B. Kilburn
