Exhumed

by C. B. Arche

Whenever fifteen-year-old Experience "Exe" Parsell makes a wish, it comes disastrously true—a power that once proved fatal. That's why Exe spends every waking moment suppressing her wildly uncontrollable magic to protect her lively yet loving adoptive family... from herself.

Desperate to be rid of her treacherous powers, Exe searches her quaint, quirky Arizona town for someone, anyone who can teach her to control her unnatural abilities. Then one restless night, Exe spies the spooky old man next door burying a body in her own backyard. Exe magically exhumes the corpse and unearths a " Dead" poster—featuring her face.

Stunned to discover that she's a fugitive being hunted by the magical government who ordered her executed as an infant, Exe must journey through an enchanted mirage to learn how to harness her immense powers if she wants to survive.

As she braves the dangerous world of Anacapia—where multiple countries are in an arms race to discover the secrets of time travel and her own government has labeled her a world-ending weapon—Exe is desperate to find the answer to one devastating Is she truly an evil destroyer as so many people believe?

528 pages, Paperback

Published March 27, 2024

Reviews

[Jenelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you’re looking for a new series reminiscent of Keeper of the Lost Cities, this should be on your TBR.

Meet Experience “Exe” Parsell, a 15-year old girl with a secret: whenever she makes a wish, it comes true. Sounds great, right? Except she can’t control this power or the wishes, which is why she works so hard to never wish for anything. She only wants someone to help her control or get rid of these powers, so that she never hurts anyone again, especially not her wonderful adoptive family that she loves.

When she finds her own face on a strange “Wanted” poster, with the word “Dead” written on it… Exe goes hunting for more answers than she’s ever sought before. But she isn’t quite ready for the answers!

A magical, mysterious portal fantasy, this story stole my breath away and I cannot wait for the next installment!

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this fantasy book and highly recommended it. The author does a great job pulling you into the story and painting a vivid picture of the two world the MFC jumps between. There is adventure, but there also a personal story about a girl who just wants to belong, and she doesn’t know how. It’s got all of the elements of a great story, and I can’t wait to read the continuing story of Experience Verelustre!

[Cole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exhumed is a great read. There is some really great world-building in this fantasy. I look forward to reading more Exe and her adventures!
I would highly recommend this book specifically for teens.

[S. Shigemitsu · Rating 4 out of 5]

What if you have powers? WILD magical powers? This is a fantasy, but I could not decide if this is an urban fantasy or a wild one like "Alice in Wonderland." And though it took me a while to finish the book, it certainly had me coming back, curious and thirsty for more.

[Bridget · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talented author. Great imagination.
Would like to see this made into a movie.