In the 15th century, Maximilian "Max" O'Doherty, an adventurous and independent anthropomorphic rabbit, stumbles upon an ancient, forbidden map hidden in his town's library. The map hints at the existence of mysterious, undiscovered islands beyond the horizon-places thought to be mere myths. Driven by an insatiable curiosity, Max sells everything he owns to purchase a ship and sets sail into the unknown.
His journey takes him across vast and treacherous seas, where each island holds secrets, wonders, and dangers beyond imagination. From lost civilizations to creatures of legend, Max faces challenges that test his courage, intelligence, and survival instincts. But as his adventure unfolds, he begins to realize there is a deeper mystery behind the map and his journey-one that could change everything he knows about the world.
With no way of turning back, Max must navigate the perils of the unknown, uncover the truth behind the islands, and ultimately discover the purpose of his own destiny.
Ashlin Crest is not the chosen one-her twin sister Odella is. Blessed by the gods, Odella sets out on a quest to slay a vile beast. The world's continued peace relies on her success.
Except she doesn't succeed. She returns home without completing her mission, a broken shell of the girl she once was. The world still needs saving, though, and when a descendant of the gods appears in Ash's tiny village with an offer, she follows him. To help the world, and to save her sister.
But Ash isn't touched by the gods. She wasn't chosen, and there is more darkness in the world than she ever knew.
Those she should be able to trust become enemies, and everything she knew about Sominox and its gods begins to fracture. Only with the help of friends from the unlikeliest of places can she hope to succeed in this quest.
As it turns out, though someone unchosen may be exactly what the world needs to save it.
**Thank you pennywithaney for the cover!**