Dear ,

I hope you’ve had a good September. It’s been an epic week with the launch of The Discovery of Magic! Reviews are starting to trickle in, and we’re up to seventeen on Goodreads already. Amazon is struggling a little, but with more ARC reviews expected soon, I’m hopeful it’ll pick up. If you haven’t posted your review yet, I'd be grateful if you showed Amazon some love—it makes a world of difference!

Here are a few of my favorite excerpts from early reviews:

"My favorite part is Alice's influence on Yasmin's attitude about 'commoners.'" – Raeleane

"I loved the intrigue, suspense, danger, magic, and drama." – Alison

"I loved the magic and the relationships between the characters." – Tanvi

"I liked the MC, Alice; she's reckless, fit for a fight, and always up for a challenge." – The Wishing Shelf

"The world-building is amazing; I could feel the tension and confusion as Alice and her friends navigate the magical world of Parsa." – Mandy

"The portals, the magic, the friendships, the jealousy, the palace intrigue, the sand … This book is all sorts of fun." – Briant

Check out the full reviews and more on Goodreads.

Now that the book is officially launched, I’m excited to release the deleted scenes for those of you who want a little more magic. These scenes were taken out from the beginning of the book, just before the teens reach Parsa, to keep the pacing sharp. Some beta readers asked for more backstory, so here’s your chance to dive deeper!

For anyone waiting for Kindle Unlimited, we’re looking at a release this Thursday—mark your calendars!

Finally, stay tuned for next week’s update where I’ll reveal the results of the Character Quiz. Spoiler alert: we have a Kavir among us…!

As always, here are some great offers on discounted books:

Happy reading,

L. J. Evias