Hey bookworm friends. Today’s semi-finalist being celebrated is Michael R. Fletcher and his book, The Storm Beneath The World. I read an excerpt of this one too and I have to say it’s unlike anything I’ve ever read before, in the best possible way. I was already intrigued by the premise but then I found out the characters in this book are insect-like creatures and I loved them! The world Fletcher created utterly captivated me; the matriarchal caste system, the religion, and talents that are like a curse. I wanted to keep exploring this world that felt so alive!
About The Storm Beneath The World
Author: Michael R. Fletcher
Genre(s): Fantasy
Age Category: Adult
Page Count: 365 Pages
Pub Date: April 1, 2024
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Blurb
The gods have abandoned their creation, fled to the city beyond the clouds. Banished from the heavens, the Betrayer rules the hellish storm beneath the world.
Before the gods left this world, they cursed its people. The magical abilities the inhabitants once enjoyed became twisted and dangerously addictive. Now, to discover one’s talent is a curse. These corrupt souls are doomed to use their skills, improving and growing in strength, until they can no longer resist its lure. Starvation and death are the fate of every Corrupt.
When war with a neighbouring island becomes inevitable, four young Corrupt are sent to a hidden school to hone their dangerous talents. They are to be trained and used as weapons before the curse claims them.
United in purpose, divided by caste, only they can save their home.
Purchase Links
⟡ Amazon US│Amazon UK│Amazon CA ⟡
About Michael R. Fletcher
Michael R. Fletcher is a science fiction and fantasy author, a grilled cheese aficionado, and a whiskey-swilling reprobate. He spends his days choreographing his forklift musical (titled “Get Forked”), and using caffeine as a substitute for sanity. Any suggestions that he is actually Dyrk Ashton in disguise are all lies.
Author Website & Socials
⟡ Website │Twitter │Instagram│Facebook ⟡
About BBNYA
BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner. If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website. The award is brought to you in association with @The Write Reads.
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Did you add this one to your TBR? Or, what’s the strangest or most unique POV you’ve ever read from?
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