In The Little Shop of Grand Curiosities, Iris Lake introduces Nepheli, a determined shopkeeper whose magical curiosity shop stands as the last remnant of wonder in the increasingly ordinary city of Elora. Her quiet routine unravels when Apollo, an en…
In The Little Shop of Grand Curiosities, Iris Lake introduces Nepheli, a determined shopkeeper whose magical curiosity shop stands as the last remnant of wonder in the increasingly ordinary city of Elora. Her quiet routine unravels when Apollo, an enigmatic traveler from distant lands, arrives and draws her into a wider world filled with dangerous creatures, strange enchantments, and unsettling truths about her own powers. As Nepheli and Apollo navigate perilous landscapes and shifting loyalties, their partnership deepens into a nuanced romance shaped by empathy and shared vulnerability. Blending cozy fantasy atmosphere with adventure, mystery, and a subtle coming-of-age arc, the novel follows a strong female protagonist who must decide how far she is willing to go to protect magic from encroaching mundanity.
In The Little Shop of Grand Curiosities, Iris Lake introduces Nepheli, a determined shopkeeper whose magical curiosity shop stands as the last remnant of wonder in the increasingly ordinary city of Elora. Her quiet routine unravels when Apollo, an en…
In The Little Shop of Grand Curiosities, Iris Lake introduces Nepheli, a determined shopkeeper whose magical curiosity shop stands as the last remnant of wonder in the increasingly ordinary city of Elora. Her quiet routine unravels when Apollo, an enigmatic traveler from distant lands, arrives and draws her into a wider world filled with dangerous creatures, strange enchantments, and unsettling truths about her own powers. As Nepheli and Apollo navigate perilous landscapes and shifting loyalties, their partnership deepens into a nuanced romance shaped by empathy and shared vulnerability. Blending cozy fantasy atmosphere with adventure, mystery, and a subtle coming-of-age arc, the novel follows a strong female protagonist who must decide how far she is willing to go to protect magic from encroaching mundanity.
In The Vampire Castle in the Sky, Iris Lake follows Thea Valentia, a woman who abandons the expectations of her northern homeland after tragedy forces her to choose her own future. Seeking the magical, sentient castle and the vampire prince she remem…
In The Vampire Castle in the Sky, Iris Lake follows Thea Valentia, a woman who abandons the expectations of her northern homeland after tragedy forces her to choose her own future. Seeking the magical, sentient castle and the vampire prince she remembers from childhood, she instead encounters a dangerous man bound to the castle’s will and a structure that seems intent on entwining their fates. As Thea navigates vampire courts and rigid social hierarchies, she and her reluctant ally must maintain a web of lies to survive, uncovering secrets that test loyalty, desire, and trust. This standalone adult fantasy blends romance, mystery, and coming-of-age themes in a setting where magic, grief, and power are closely intertwined.
