The month has tended chaotic, but today I wanted to share Blue Mage by Amber Morant.  Her newest book, Blue Mage, has some amazing characterization. I love diving into a book and being able to feel who a character is, or who I think they are, the moment I dive in. It’s one of my favorite things to do as a writer too. Seeing who someone is, portraying them through words, is my favorite form of art and when it’s successful I can’t help but become absorbed.

If you like the following, you should check out her website and her other books, Kalla and Once Upon a Time.

Summary

A thief turned mage. A secret that could destroy the entire country.

Elona was a thief living on the streets. With only a half-elf, Roland, by her side, Elona seeks to build her fortune in the world. When she is given the opportunity to infiltrate the arch mage’s home and learn some magic on the way, there are no reasons to refuse for Elona. However, magic comes at a price and Elona is about to learn that she is part of that payment.

Excerpt

Elindel stood before Elona and eyed her. “So, you also believe you can perform magic, child? You’re not exactly the high-born type like the others, and most certainly haven’t seen a bath in some time either.” He handed the stone to Elona before she could retort to his insult. “Now, harness the power in the stone and show us what you can do.”

Elona gulped and looked at the stone. It was cold to the touch with an engraving of a rune on one side. She flipped it over and felt the smooth stone. It didn’t feel magical in any sense of the word. Perhaps it was a trick, but if she called him out and he told her it was indeed magical then she would lose her chance. If there was indeed a god out there, Elona prayed she could be blessed with just a spark of magic in this one instance.

She took a deep breath and pulled the stone close to her chest, imagining her own energy flowing between the stone and herself. The noise of the streets muted in her mind as she concentrated on the stone and her own life that was now on the line.

A voice whispered from the air into Elona’s ears. “He is evil. Don’t do this.”

About Amber Morant

A dungeonpunk writer, Amber explores the vast unknown of magic and spreads that knowledge to the rest of the world. Currently living in the Dayton, Ohio area, her goal is to explore the vast world around her with her son and husband. In the meantime, bringing the multitude of cultures into her books is her best option. You can visit her site here.