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A Lake of Feathers and Moonbeams

Dax Murray 

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Description

How many half-truths could loyalty shoulder before it broke from the weight of deception on its back?

A sweeping LGBTQ and polyamorous retelling of "Swan Lake"!

Strange things can be said of the forest that spans the border of two kingdoms long at war. An evil sorcerer has made it his dominion, or an elegant enchantress has claimed it as her domain and grants wishes to those who chance upon her, or maybe the forest is guarded by an ancient and wrathful spirit.

Katya calls the forest home, living a life of magic and charms with her partner Ivan. But a threat looms over their forest, some darkness and danger that Ivan swears to protect her from. Katya finds herself caught up in a web of grudges and deception spanning generations, but most dangerous of all is the beautiful princess who stumbled into their woods. A princess who sets Katya's heart fluttering with both desire and fear.

As forces rally to rescue the princess or go to war, Katya must take measure of her own powers and decide what she is willing to sacrifice. Will she retreat to the safety of what's familiar or give up everything she knows to spread her wings and fly?

Product Details

PublisherKraken Collective
Publish DateOctober 20, 2017
Pages258
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9780692142431
Dimensions9.0 X 6.0 X 0.6 inches | 0.8 pounds

About the Author

Dax is an award-winning author of revolutionary fantasy that focuses on trauma, healing, and leftist political advancement. After realizing their dream of being a curmudgeonly hedgewitch in the woods of Western Pennsylvania was not possible due to the construction of an outlet mall, Dax took up a new form of sorcery, where they whispered to rocks in arcane languages and taught them how to spy on you, colloquially known as software engineering.But Dax left that behind to join the magical order of word-placing. Today, they can be found waiting on the god (ie: cat) who has allowed them to live in their abode and use their word-magic to make others cry.Dax studied political science and creative writing at Allegheny College in Pennsylvania and is a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association. When not writing, they can be found at the Crystarium in Norvrandt.

Reviews

I loved the queer-positive fairy tale world, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that was only the backdrop for a subtle story about trust, betrayal, and new possibilities. I highly recommend it, even if you're not familiar with the original story!


Danika, The Lesbrary


The characterizations and descriptions of inner turmoil and environmental beauty will have minimalist quaking in their boots, Dax delivers an engaging story filled with betrayal, rage, despair and the hope that conquers all of it.


Ka'ua Lara, Author of A New World For You


So engaging! Great depth of character with complex relationships that unfold throughout the story, and a balance of tension and heart. The intricate worldbuilding will immerse you in both the forest and the greater world beyond it.


Ingrid Mood, Author of The Handler's Gambit

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