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How would it feel to be an evil witch, who wants to do good?
What must it be like to love somebody who had to kill to stay alive?
Why would you care about the world if the entire world hated you?
READ THE ANSWERS IN MY FANTASY ADVENTURE NOVEL
READ THE ANSWERS IN MY FANTASY ADVENTURE NOVEL
M A E – D E A T H ' S Y O U N G E S T D A U G H T E R
M A E – D E A T H ' S Y O U N G E S T D A U G H T E R
Mae is a dark witch, and she hates it.
Her world shattered when the duke's men slaughtered her family, and a vile curse transformed Mae into a monster who must kill humans to stay alive.
On the island of Heillaður, where witchcraft is outlawed after a brutal Viking invasion, Mae pursues her vendetta from the shadows, driven by a relentless thirst for vengeance.
When her ambush fails and the duke escapes, Mae meets Jarne, a teenage boy determined to liberate their homeland. Mae spares his life—hope ignites.
The witch vows to use her cursed magic to achieve Jarne’s dream. Yet every violent act pushes her closer to becoming the very evil she’d set out to destroy.
If Mae can't break her curse, will the curse consume her soul?
IF EVIL IS YOUR ONLY CHOICE, HOW CAN YOU BE GOOD?
IF EVIL IS YOUR ONLY CHOICE, HOW CAN YOU BE GOOD?
M E E T T H E C H A R A C T E R S
M E E T T H E C H A R A C T E R S
MAE
“It is not our fault," Mae shook her head in frustration. "We are not the evil ones; Duke Finsgúr is. Well, he is the eviler." She took a deep breath. "We are not doing this for our own amusement! We are doing evil; it must also do good.”
JARNE
“I need money. My mother is sick, and nobody will help. My brothers are dead, and my father left. The neighbors close their doors when they see me.
I needed to do something; she has only me. I am the man in the house.”
SIGRI
“All the time, you keep preaching about good and evil. All the time, you have us starving ourselves until we find a ‘deserving’ victim. Every time we follow you, you put us in danger for your stupid plans and personal vendettas."
RENYA
“Think of me as your favorite cousin – your older, wiser, and much more beautiful favorite cousin. But if you hope for anything else, you’d better snap out of it, or it won’t end well – for you.” She blew him a kiss and pranced out of the room.
W E L C O M E T O H E I L L A Ð U R
W E L C O M E T O H E I L L A Ð U R
My story plays on the fictitious Nordic island nation named Heillaður (meaning enchanted in Norse). I took lots of inspiration from Iceland—the scarce landscape dominated by volcanic rock, the countless waterfalls, and the open and sparsely populated land. Vikings invaded the island thirty years before the beginning of my story. They rule with disdain over the Celtic natives. Witchcraft has been outlawed, and suspected practitioners are hunted and executed. Although I reference Vikings, who disappeared around 1050 AD, the technology and society of my story are more akin to the 14th century.
W H Y Y O U S H O U L D R E A D T H I S B O O K
W H Y Y O U S H O U L D R E A D T H I S B O O K
As a passionate fiction reader, I started crafting this novel in January 2023, finishing the first draft in five months. Two rounds of beta-reader provided me with very positive feedback. After extensive alterations and additions, I am now in the process of finalizing the manuscript and working toward the launch on June 21st.
I have always enjoyed challenging the preconceived notions of evil and good. Among my favorite fictional characters are the disdainful Professor Severus Snape of the Harry Potter Universe, the cynical crippled torturer Sand dan Glokta of the First Law Series, and the immoral assassin Royce Melbourne of the Riyria Revelations, who all three end up saving the world.
Inspired by these fascinating stories that focus on the human character despite dealing with dragons, magic, and ancient prophecies, my story follows a truly flawed heroine. Targeted for an audience between 16 and 96, I have crafted a fantasy story with humor and suspense. There are some scenes of violence and non-explicit sex, but far from being grimdark like Game of Thrones or romantasy like Twilight. My hope is that the book will appeal to fans of T. Kingfisher, Joe Abercrombie, N. K. Jemisin, and Michal J. Sullivan.
R E A D E R T E S T I M O N I A L S
R E A D E R T E S T I M O N I A L S
An exciting, dramatic fantasy story that I enjoyed very much. It was well-written, and the characters were likable and enjoyable to get to know. I would definitely recommend it to fantasy lovers and anyone who wants a really good story to get lost in for a while. It had action, tragedy, and romance so I think it's got something for everyone. (Amanda K.)
I love the landscape descriptions. The witches' castle on top of the mountainside was a particular highlight. I think having quite a barren, craggy landscape fits perfectly with the story, as there are some dark themes that are explored. this is an enjoyable fantasy story with strong, memorable characters. (Ellie T.)
The story was incredibly well-written, the characters were engaging, and the pace was consistent. It was clear how much love, time, and effort the author had put into crafting the story from beginning to end. The plot itself was incredibly intricate and thanks to the world-building of the author, the payoff was sublime. (H, Buttery)
The opening was very engaging and atmospheric. I enjoyed the sense of mystery and anticipation. The setting descriptions were beautiful and precise, with lovely imagery, which helped to integrate the reader into the world. The dialogue was a quick and easy way to establish the characters and relationships. (Hannah S.)
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. The world-building was vivid and convincing. There were strong, flawed main characters I engaged with completely and cared about. I found the pacing to be excellent. Scene transitions flowed smoothly and effectively. All scenes contributed positively to the advancement of the story. (Janet W.)
I loved the descriptive narrative the author used. I became part of the story. I could feel, see, and smell the surroundings the characters were part of. The emotion and turmoil also felt very real, and the action scenes were well-paced and enjoyable. Oh my, that ending... I had a huge surge of emotion. (Kelly M.)
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