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""Holmes' fantasy novel churns with warring empires and palace intrigue."" -Kirkus Reviews -""5 stars, no notes."" -Millie Abecassis, author of A Legacy of Blood and Bone and Daughters of the Blue Moon -From the author of Space, Collisions comes The Floating Castle, an explosive, adult dark fantasy with the vicious dragons of The Priory of the Orange Tree and the destructive family drama of The Women's War. -In a world where demons control the supply of magic and dragons are both feared and sentient, three women combine forces to oppose an evil prince and escape his floating castle. -To secure her position as the emperor's favorite daughter, Princess Fu Liling sails across a monster-infested sea to marry and subdue Elias of House Zartisval, crown prince of a rival kingdom. When she meets Elias, however, he unexpectedly refuses to marry her. At risk of being cut off from the imperial family, Liling tries to force the wedding, only to discover that Elias is a murderer and she is his disposable hostage. Liling resolves to expose this betrayal to her father and plots an escape, relying on a reluctant guard and a rebel witch to aid in her flight. -Elias, who'd rather see them all dead than free, gives chase. -The ensuing battle may cause the Floating Castle to literally fall, and Liling must decide: surrender and die to keep the peace or dishonor her father in exchange for her own life and liberty. -The repercussions of her choice will ripple across a continent. -Fans of Game of Thrones and The Witcher will appreciate this epic fantasy for its morally gray women, dangerous political intrigue, and sinister magic.

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""5 stars, no notes. Okay, I actually have some notes, but they're all good. The Floating Castle is an epic fantasy full of betrayals, strong and morally gray female characters, and fascinating magic. With its focus on character growth and politics, The Floating Castle delivers a captivating story with an intricate plot and characters we love to root for or hate (or both?). ...a gripping epic fantasy that will keep you on the edge of your seat."" -Millie Abecassis, author of A Legacy of Blood and Bone and Daughters of the Blue Moon ""Holmes' fantasy novel churns with warring empires and palace intrigue. The novel boasts strong worldbuilding in the rich ceremonial details of Toguan's court and the earthy rituals of the Gildacrest witches... Readers who relish intricately cataloged court customs will find satisfaction..."" -Kirkus Reviews ""Who doesn't love a story about powerful women making questionable decisions? ...I loved every page. It's a captivating story... Can't wait for book 2!"" -Leah Hedrick, author of Runoff: Poetry of Changing Places ""Most noteworthy to me as an author and reader was Holmes's Shakespearean-like personalization of The Floating Castle itself as a character and integral piece to the world within the novel. This is the first book in a stunning series that will, without a doubt, leave you begging for more.""-Amanda DeNatale, author of ""The Arrival"" and ""Fathers""

""This is such a beautiful and powerful fantasy book. L.N. Holmes has managed to create stunning worlds, unique characters and brings a certain flare that I cannot quite put my finger on."" -Saffron Asteria, creator of Indiosyncrasy and the BOOKED podcast *****""5 stars, no notes. Okay, I actually have some notes, but they're all good. The Floating Castle is an epic fantasy full of betrayals, strong and morally gray female characters, and fascinating magic. With its focus on character growth and politics, The Floating Castle delivers a captivating story with an intricate plot and characters we love to root for or hate (or both?). ...a gripping epic fantasy that will keep you on the edge of your seat."" -Millie Abecassis, author of A Legacy of Blood and Bone and Daughters of the Blue Moon *****""L.N. Holmes' The Floating Castle is an epic tale of fantasy that weaves the plot lines of multiple strong female protagonists with a gripping arc. I COULD NOT stop thinking about this book. All I wanted to do was to continue reading about these characters, wondering how their stories would intersect. Reading the book felt like hurtling towards this terrifying ending, and I couldn't tell which way it was going to go. I am dying to read the next part!"" -Sarah R New, author of Hypochondria and Catfood *****""Most noteworthy to me as an author and reader was Holmes's Shakespearean-like personalization of The Floating Castle itself as a character and integral piece to the world within the novel. This is the first book in a stunning series that will, without a doubt, leave you begging for more.""-Amanda DeNatale, author of ""The Arrival"" and ""Fathers"" *****""Holmes' fantasy novel churns with warring empires and palace intrigue. The novel boasts strong worldbuilding in the rich ceremonial details of Toguan's court and the earthy rituals of the Gildacrest witches..."" -Kirkus Reviews

Author Information

L. N. Holmes is the author of SPACE, COLLISIONS (Ghost City Press, 2018) and The Dragon Gate series. Her fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction have appeared in literary journals and magazines such as Newfound, Barren Magazine, Crack the Spine, Vestal Review, and F(r)iction, among others. She is also the founder of the Small Spec Book Awards.

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