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Alys Mackay

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Fantasy, Romance

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Alys Mackay is a Melbourne-based fantasy author writing character-driven fantasy romance where magic, power, and devotion collide.

Her stories centre strong heroines, morally complex characters, slow-burn tension, and bonds forged through trial rather than fate.

Her series, The Abandoned Gods, explores forgotten gods, dangerous magic, loyalty, sacrifice, and the choices that can reshape entire realms.

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Average rating: 3.96 · 27 ratings · 22 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Keepers: Book One: The Abandoned Gods 3.96 avg rating — 27 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Alys Mackay's Blog: Notes from Alys

July Update — The Threads Continue

A small update from my writing desk as The Abandoned Gods continues to grow. ✨
It has been a busy few months behind the scenes.

📖Book Two — The Guardians

The Guardians completed copy editing in June and has now moved into the next stage of production, with typography and proofing underway.
It is exciting seeing the next part of the story move closer to readers — and watching the book slowly become a Read more of this blog post »

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Published on July 09, 2026 21:49

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Hollow Huntress (The Death Duet, #1)

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Alys Mackay liked Clueless's review of The Keepers: "🎧 One of the books I chose as soon as I saw June deBorahae.. then I saw the rest of the cast. Mr. Duran and Mr. Cassidy are favourites. The rest are new for me. :D 🎧 Fantasy is not my go to. So, if a book keeps me interested, I call it a win. It is a" Read more of this review »
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Alys Mackay liked Amber Mason's review of The Keepers: Book One: The Abandoned Gods: "This book had me hooked from the beggining! There is never a dull moment something is always happeing! Filled with adventure and learning the world on the go like the main charcter does. Also if you like audio books 10000% recommend this in audio!"
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Alys Mackay liked Amy Kay ♥️ Books are my daily therapy ♥️'s review of The Keepers: Book One: The Abandoned Gods: "THE KEEPERS By: Alys Mackay The Abandoned Gods Series Book 1 DUET-STYLE MULTI-CAST NARRATION AUDIOBOOK ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 Star Rating 🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧 5/5 Audiobook Rating 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4/5 Spice Rating (Spice Rating Guide Below) MY THOUGHTS: I am so thankful I decided to listen t" Read more of this review »
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Alys Mackay liked good girls read's review of The Keepers: Book One: The Abandoned Gods: "✨ The Keepers by Alys Mackay 🎧 Multicast duet narration by June deBorahae, Keeley Darling, James Cassidy, Edward Black, Benjamin Sands, and Troy Duran. WOW. WOW. WOW. 🤯 This audiobook had me completely hooked from start to finish . The world-building wa" Read more of this review »
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