Sorrowfish
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Sara isn't selfish. She's Sorrowfish.
BEST FANTASY 2019 - Indies Today Awards
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Sara is having crazy dreams. Gryphon and dragon crazy. The scary part is waking up, safe in her apartment, with scratches and splinters. Is she losing it because of stress? One more unfinished sculpture will fully tank her grades. Goodbye bachelor's degree, hello failure. Her twin sister is in a coma. And on top of everything else, her best friend Peter wants a date.
It's enough to make anyone sleepwalk.
Choosing to defy the Conclave, Bard-in-training Trystan risks capture and mind control to find a magical lute through a shadow network. Luthier-wizard Dane meets a sinister stranger and barely escapes with his life. Together, they must end an ancient curse, guided by a fae they only know as Sara.
Kind words:
"A richly conceived fantasy with a grand emotional payoff." - Kirkus Reviews
"Music lovers rejoice... Anne Miles has written a story that will strike a chord with you! With quirky characters and exciting scenes of adventure, Sorrowfish is a fantastical novel that hits all the right notes." - Indies Today
"High caliber writing that I sometimes find hard to stumble upon." - @OctaviaLocke
"Reminds me of Narnia."- @osayukiBJ
"You're such an incredible writer! You're very inspiring :)" - @come-alive-again
"An outstanding story and want to see the rest. you are a bard in the old meaning. Thank You" - @silverthe1wolf
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