The Fae Keeper

by H.E. Edgmon

Overview

In the heart-stopping sequel to The Witch King, Wyatt and Emyr attempt to rebuild Asalin despite unexpected new enemies within their kingdom.

Two weeks after the door to Faery closed once more, Asalin is still in turmoil. Emyr and Wyatt are hunting Derek and Clarke themselves after having abolished the corrupt Guard, and are trying to convince the other kingdoms to follow their lead. But when they uncover the hidden truth about the witches' real place in fae society, it becomes clear the problems run much deeper than anyone knew. And this may be more than the two of them can fix.

As Wyatt struggles to learn control of his magic and balance his own needs with the needs of a kingdom, he must finally decide on the future he wants—before he loses the future he and Emyr are building…

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781335425911
Publisher:	Inkyard Press
Publication date:	05/31/2022
Series:	The Witch King Duology , #2
Edition description:	Original
Pages:	432
Sales rank:	416,868
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.20(h) x 1.40(d)
Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

About the Author

H.E. EDGMON was born in the Deep South but has had many homes, dropped out of school to do gay stuff, and is at least a little feral. In both their writing and daily life, they aim to center the voices of Indigenous people, trans people, and survivors of trauma. It is always their goal to make fascists uncomfortable. They have an eccentric little family of their own design, several very sensitive pets, and a lot of opinions. They can most often be found on Twitter, @heedgmon.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for The Witch King

☆ "Edgmon's ebullient debut depicts a variety of trans perspectives with tender sensitivity, and quintessential walking disaster Wyatt's self-deprecating humor, punk glee, and surprisingly level head are vividly lovable... Readers will adore this revolution-tinged celebration of trans joy, which refreshingly builds its conflict without jumping for trauma tropes." –Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"This romantically charged, anti-fascist fantasy presents a diverse cast of queer characters... The page-turning resolution promises an irresistible duology closer to come." –Kirkus Reviews

"A complex fantasy debut, rich in nuanced LGBTQIA+ representation and timely social commentary, perfect for fans of Adam Silvera, Holly Black, and Rin Chupeco." –School Library Journal

"Edgmon's debut is a spellbinding duology starter, ultimately driven by its core cast of complicated and lovable characters, who will keep readers laughing with deftly written, witty dialogue that never veers into cliché, and a richly layered world that feels incredibly real, with high-stakes fascism, corruption, and oppression. Readers will be left eager for the sequel to this fiery stunner of a fantasy." –Booklist

From the Publisher

Narrator Dani Martineck transports listeners to the brewing revolution in the fae kingdom of Asalin in this satisfying conclusion to the story that began with THE WITCH KING. Trans teenager Wyatt just wants to live a normal life with his boyfriend—but when your boyfriend is a fae king who is trying to end his people’s long-standing oppression of witches, normal isn’t really possible. Martineck expertly differentiates character voices—human, fae, and witch—but it’s their snarky interpretation of Wyatt as a person who is angry but working on it that steals the show. Wyatt wears his emotions on his sleeve, and Martineck captures every aspect of his full personality. A rollicking good time, full of dark magic and trans joy. L.S. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine

JULY 2022 - AudioFile

Narrator Dani Martineck transports listeners to the brewing revolution in the fae kingdom of Asalin in this satisfying conclusion to the story that began with THE WITCH KING. Trans teenager Wyatt just wants to live a normal life with his boyfriend—but when your boyfriend is a fae king who is trying to end his people’s long-standing oppression of witches, normal isn’t really possible. Martineck expertly differentiates character voices—human, fae, and witch—but it’s their snarky interpretation of Wyatt as a person who is angry but working on it that steals the show. Wyatt wears his emotions on his sleeve, and Martineck captures every aspect of his full personality. A rollicking good time, full of dark magic and trans joy. L.S. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine

JULY 2022 - AudioFile