The Phoenix Keeper by S.A. Maclean (Illumicrate ‘Magical Menagerie’ Exclusive)

Description

Our July 2024 Illumicrate book is a standalone adult fantasy debut! When a keeper at a magical zoo realises she has a chance to save phoenixes from extinction, she jumps at the opportunity. But to keep patrons interested, she must team up with the griffin keeper who runs the zoo’s most popular exhibit. The problem? The griffin keeper happens to be her arch-rival from college. Despite their past, they must find a way to work together. If they fail, the extinction of an entire species will be on their shoulders.

The book at a glance:

• Standalone adult fantasy debut
• Featuring: exclusive cover; full colour printing on the hardback; digitally printed edges; illustrated endpapers; author letter; signed by the author.
• F/F main relationship; bisexual main character with anxiety; diverse queer side characters; women in STEM

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