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Book Two of The Ember Files – Book Review

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Chimera & Curses: Book Two of The Ember Files

Author Shari Marshall
Published March 29, 2023
Publisher is Writing Sparkle Books
Available in eBook & paperback
Humorous Fantasy | Fantasy Dragon & Mythical Creatures | Fantasy Contemporary

This book can be read and enjoyed without having read book one in the series.

Chimera and Curses Goodreads Link.

Shattered Secrets ▪ Malevolent Life Forms ▪ Perilous Missions
With Kori’s growing confidence she accepts her first high-risk mission to find a magical creature whose power, in the wrong hands, can dominate the world. Chimera and Curses is a humorous urban fantasy novel. For readers of humorous fantasy and sword & sorcery. This is book two in a potential trilogy with a no longer reluctant heroine, her quirky sidekick, and a patient love interest.
Readers can expect to see a few of their favourite characters from book one and a couple new characters as well. There are some fun surprises and great twists.

Editorial Reviews

“Boasting a casual clash of real-world and magical elements, this playful second installment is highly original, with a stellar blend of fantasy action, teasing wisecracks, and romantic tension.” -SPR, starred review
The full “Self-Publishing Review” of Chimera and Curses can be found: here.

“Readers in search of a witty, laid-back fantasy diversion will find much to love in Shari Marshall’s CHIMERA AND CURSES, a charming comic adventure full of rollicking hijinks.” IR, starred review
The full “Indie-Reader” Review of Chimera and Curses can be found: here.

Check out this teaser post called “Tongue Box.”

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7 thoughts on “Book Two of The Ember Files – Book Review”

  2. Congratulations on the book and this one does sound interesting. Its premise is somehow reminding me of Laini Taylor’s Daughter of Smoke and Bone series. which I loved reading. Putting it down on the TBR to explore later this year for sure.

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  4. Sounds cool! I’ll check it out.
    I’m focused on the April #AtoZChallenge.
    Proof of Existence, book two in my dark urban fantasy series, is out this month.
    I’m running a giveaway on my blog.

    J Lenni Dorner (he/him 👨🏽 or 🧑🏽 they/them) ~ Reference& Speculative Fiction Author, OperationAwesome6 Debut Author Interviewer, and Co-host of the #AtoZchallenge

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