MacLean, S.A. - The Phoenix Keeper

• Title: The Phoenix Keeper
• Author: S.A. MacLean
• Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Queer
• Publisher: Gollancz
• Release Date: August 2024
• ISBN: 9781399616560

Description

• Synopsis: A young woman, tasked with caring for a mythical phoenix, finds herself drawn into a world of magic and danger, where she must confront her own identity and the power of love.
• Blurb: In a magical zoo filled with mythical creatures, Elara's life revolves around tending to the majestic phoenix, Ignis. When a sinister plot threatens the zoo and Ignis's life, Elara must embrace her hidden abilities and embark on a perilous quest. Along the way, she discovers a forbidden love that challenges everything she knows.

Relevant Tags

fantasy, romance, queer, LGBTQ+, mythical creatures, phoenix, magic, adventure, coming-of-age

LGBT Themes

• Main Character: The protagonist, Elara, is a lesbian character.
• Romantic Relationship: The book features a same-sex romantic relationship between Elara and another female character.
• Character Development: The story explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and acceptance within the LGBTQ+ community.