To start off, here’s the book
description for Lichgates (Grimorie
Saga #1). It’ll give you a feel for the series and its world, Ourea:
Lichgates (Grimoire Saga #1)
Kara Magari
is about to discover a beautiful world full of terrifying things—Ourea.
Kara, a
college student still reeling from her mother’s recent death, has no idea the
hidden world of Ourea even exists until a freak storm traps her in a sunken
library. With no way out, she opens an ancient book of magic called the
Grimoire and unwittingly becomes its master, which means Kara now wields the
cursed book’s untamed power. Discovered by Ourea’s royalty, she becomes an
unwilling pawn in a generations-old conflict—a war intensified by her arrival.
In this world of chilling creatures and betrayal, Kara shouldn’t trust anyone…
but she’s being hunted and can’t survive on her own. She drops her guard when
Braeden, a native soldier with a dark secret, vows to keep her safe. And though
she doesn’t know it, her growing attraction to him may just be her undoing.
For twelve
years, Braeden Drakonin has lived a lie. The Grimoire is his one chance at
redemption, and it lands in his lap when Kara Magari comes into his life.
Though he begins to care for this human girl, there is something he wants more.
He wants the Grimoire.
Welcome to
Ourea, where only the cunning survive.
Item #5—The Lichgates
The first book in the Grimoire
Saga is actually named for the portals that keep Ourea secret. Ourea is tied to
the earth by these lichgates, and the world you see through one of these gates
is never what you would see if you just walked around it. They can be as
obvious as a gazebo or as hidden as the arch between two trees’ branches. The
latter are easy to miss.
I would love the chance to
explore Ourea in person, but I’d need the lichgates to make that possible.
Item #4—Vyrns
I know; it’s such a weird name,
but the creature itself is pretty incredible. A vyrn is an ancient being that
has jet black skin, indestructible silver claws, and an incredibly long life
span. We don’t actually see them until Treason
(Grimoire Saga #2), but they’re awesome. When you touch a vyrn, it can read
your thoughts—and vice versa.
If it likes you, it will even let
you ride it. Now that is a treat.
They’re the fastest creatures in Ourea and easy to ride, though your hair will
probably be pretty messed up by the time you get to your destination.
Item #3—Magic
I mean, this is a given for almost
any fantasy fan. The magic in the Grimoire Saga is largely just the control of
energy, so there aren’t wands or anything of that nature. With years of study
and a lot of focus, the people of Ourea can use the world’s energy to do
everything from shoot blades of air to summon fire. I really enjoyed developing
the magic of Ourea, and I hope you enjoy vicariously wielding it through the
novels.
Item #2—Flick
In the Grimoire Saga, there’s an
adorable creature named Flick. He is of a species with a near-unpronounceable
name, but that’s not important. Flick looks a bit like a fennec fox, complete
with massive ears and stripes across his body. The bonus? He has a host of
powers that range from heightened intelligence to teleportation, not to mention
a pouty face that can get him anything he wants.
If you want to see a rough sketch
of what Flick looks like, check him out over at the Grimoire
Online.
Item #1—The Grimoire
Personally, I would love a book
that has the answers to everything. It would be like my own personal Google,
but without the ads. Score. Add to that the fact that the Grimoire can turn its
own pages and has a snarky personality, and I’m sold.
The downside is the Grimoire is a
coveted artifact. People are willing to kill to control it. I like my peaceful
little life, and I’m not sure I really want all that power. Still, it’s
tempting…
About S. M. Boyce
International
Amazon Bestseller. Fantasy Author. Twitter addict. Book Blogger. Geek.
Sarcastic. Gooey. Odd. Author of the action-packed Grimoire
Saga.
S.M. Boyce
is a novelist who loves ghosts, magic, and spooky things. She prefers
loose-leaf tea, reads far too many books, and is always cold. She’s married to
her soul mate and couldn’t be happier. Her B.A. in Creative Writing qualifies
her to serve you french fries.
Boyce likes
to update her
blog a few times each week so
that you have something to wake you up in the morning.
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Disclosure: This guest post is brought to you as part of a book tour. I did not receive financial compensation for this post.
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