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The Calling of Caellaias
Anevae
I was always a girl who was dying to find my place in the world. After an opportunity presented itself, I couldn’t pass it up. I packed up my small apartment and moved halfway across the country, away from my parents, with my little sister in tow to a cabin in a remote area of the mountains. While trying to learn about the place I would be calling home, I encountered my new neighbor. She was beautiful, almost dangerously so. But something about her was different. Something I couldn’t quite figure out until it was too late. Will she help me unearth my family’s secrets? Even if it means going back to the place she never wanted to return to?
Maeyve
I just wanted to live in peace. I managed to escape from my past and have many peaceful years. Then, she moved into the house up the way. The first time I laid eyes on her, I knew things would never be the same, but I couldn’t figure out why. Or how. What was so special about this woman? I was like a moth drawn to a flame, and I couldn’t help myself. When things all started to make sense, I couldn’t stop it. I was in too deep and couldn’t force myself to run. I knew I should, but I couldn’t leave her. What’s wrong with me? What has she done?
I was always a girl who was dying to find my place in the world. After an opportunity presented itself, I couldn’t pass it up. I packed up my small apartment and moved halfway across the country, away from my parents, with my little sister in tow to a cabin in a remote area of the mountains. While trying to learn about the place I would be calling home, I encountered my new neighbor. She was beautiful, almost dangerously so. But something about her was different. Something I couldn’t quite figure out until it was too late. Will she help me unearth my family’s secrets? Even if it means going back to the place she never wanted to return to?
Maeyve
I just wanted to live in peace. I managed to escape from my past and have many peaceful years. Then, she moved into the house up the way. The first time I laid eyes on her, I knew things would never be the same, but I couldn’t figure out why. Or how. What was so special about this woman? I was like a moth drawn to a flame, and I couldn’t help myself. When things all started to make sense, I couldn’t stop it. I was in too deep and couldn’t force myself to run. I knew I should, but I couldn’t leave her. What’s wrong with me? What has she done?
- GenresLGBTFantasyUrban Fantasy
224 pages, Paperback
Published July 3, 2024
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About the author
Mikaelynn Rose
4 books66 followersMikaelynn Rose is a hard-working, devoted woman whose world revolves around an amazing little boy...well, I guess her husband, too. While she lives just outside of Denver with her high school sweetheart and son, she’d much rather be in the country or the mountains. When she’s not working, she’s writing, reading, listening to music, spending time with her loved ones, and of course, drinking way too much coffee for her own good.
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June 17, 2024
This book was hard to put down! The mix of love, fantasy, and suspense was just right. I was hooked from just a couple of pages in. I look forward to reading more books in this series!
June 22, 2024
I have very mixed feelings about this book. It was sweet and a cute read but I feel like there are pacing issues. Too much detail with little things and a plot that doesn't pick up until the last 15% of the book. It felt... Disorganized.
With that being said I didn't completely hate the book. I know it's the author's first one. And I adore a book with LQBTQ+ rep... I'm just unsure if I would read the next one.
With that being said I didn't completely hate the book. I know it's the author's first one. And I adore a book with LQBTQ+ rep... I'm just unsure if I would read the next one.
June 17, 2024
This book was amazing so glad to be apart of this journey and see where the authors books take us 🩷 the book was thoughtful written and beautifully executed. 5/5 I’ll recommend to others!
June 16, 2024
So good! I thoroughly enjoyed it!!!
June 21, 2024
I really enjoyed this book! The world building and the descriptions of the characters really painted a picture in your mind. I wish there was some more action in the book but knowing it’s part of a series and there’s more to come helps.
My only qualm is that the conversations between characters felt very scripted and not as convincing. When reading the character’s POV you understood their feelings and in conversations between them it felt formal and stiff.
I think there is so much potential in this series! I loved the story telling memories from their mom and I’ll definitely be reading the next book to see how the story continues.
My only qualm is that the conversations between characters felt very scripted and not as convincing. When reading the character’s POV you understood their feelings and in conversations between them it felt formal and stiff.
I think there is so much potential in this series! I loved the story telling memories from their mom and I’ll definitely be reading the next book to see how the story continues.
June 20, 2024
Imagine all the sudden realizing the fairytales your mother told you were real. Well for this FMC it’s about to become her reality. This first book seems to be setting up some amazing world building, so yes there is a lot of back story being provided throughout the book. If the time and care in the back story is any indication of what’s to come this new fantasy world is going to rock.
The book leaves you feeling like you know what’s going to happen but also makes you question if that feeling is false. The cliffhanger at the end though!
For a first book this is pretty top notch. Again if you are not into a lot of detail in your stories this might not be for you, but the world and character building will keep you hooked. I am excited to see where her adventure goes.
The book leaves you feeling like you know what’s going to happen but also makes you question if that feeling is false. The cliffhanger at the end though!
For a first book this is pretty top notch. Again if you are not into a lot of detail in your stories this might not be for you, but the world and character building will keep you hooked. I am excited to see where her adventure goes.
July 8, 2024
I’m grateful to have received this book as an ARC. There was a lot of potential, especially for being the author’s first book. However, I am not a fan of the pacing of this book as some things were dragged out in great detail when not necessary which slowed down the storyline and made it hard to focus on the plot at hand. I also wish there was more fantasy involved, and there may be later on since it is a series but this book was definitely heavy on the romance and a sprinkle of fantasy.
June 18, 2024
I loved this. It was so good I couldn’t even stop reading it. The story just sucked me in and I wanted to know more and more about Anevae and Maeyve. I loved them so much. I can’t wait to see how their story develops, and I love the little hint at things to come!!! Is it time for book 2 yet??
June 25, 2024
I received this book as an ARC to provide my review.
The Calling of Caellaias is book 1 of a spicy urban fantasy with a saffic romance (with a foretold growing harem) that has Shifters, Vampires & Fae. Was easy to get into and see scenes the author depicted. Quick read for me and looking forward to book 2! 📖
The Calling of Caellaias is book 1 of a spicy urban fantasy with a saffic romance (with a foretold growing harem) that has Shifters, Vampires & Fae. Was easy to get into and see scenes the author depicted. Quick read for me and looking forward to book 2! 📖
June 30, 2024
I received this book as an ARC for my honest review:
I was grateful for the legend of how to say names of things! This book went into TOO much detail about some things, and then JUMPED RIGHT IN on other things. I enjoyed the idea behind it, discovering yourself, new places and fantasy all rolled together. It was a quick read, but at times felt like there was just too much *filler* in the description and other times there were massive assumptions. Cliffhanger ending is always a miss for me, while I love to read series - I want things kind of wrapped up after one book.
Thank you for the opportunity to read and review!
I was grateful for the legend of how to say names of things! This book went into TOO much detail about some things, and then JUMPED RIGHT IN on other things. I enjoyed the idea behind it, discovering yourself, new places and fantasy all rolled together. It was a quick read, but at times felt like there was just too much *filler* in the description and other times there were massive assumptions. Cliffhanger ending is always a miss for me, while I love to read series - I want things kind of wrapped up after one book.
Thank you for the opportunity to read and review!
October 9, 2024
arc review:
growing up, momma always told anevae & her little sister, eiriana, stories about the kingdom of caellaias. this upset poppa, as he repeatedly told momma to stop telling them about these fairytales. they never quite agreed on the topic, but the girls never understood why it always upset poppa so much. they were captivated by these stories -- the royal family, the surrounding territories, the creatures that inhabited them. unfortunately, they only got to hear them when poppa wasn't around.
anevae relocates to colorado for work where she's able to research & conduct experiments from the comfort of her home, a cute little cabin in the middle of nowhere. eiri decides to move along with her, but she isn't a fan of the woods, so she finds an apartment in the city.
after settling in, anevae repeatedly catches sight of an oddly large, black & orange fox that is always right at the treeline watching her. every time she tries to get a picture of it to send to eiri, the fox runs off.
anevae decides to go & introduce herself to her one & only neighbor. she & maevye hit it off instantly, as they both feel a sense of calm & comfort in one another's presence. soon, they're spending more time together, as maevye decides to show anevae around the woods to get more familiar with the area & climate for her experiments.
before either of them realize, there's a shift in chemistry, as well as the atmosphere around them. a ward maevye once felt around the parameter of anevae's home is down & she can't seem to figure out why...until she does.
this was a cute, quick read. there's world building, character development, smut, lgbtq+ representation, shifters, vampires, & so much more. while it was enjoyable, there were a few things that stood out to me.
*note: this is the author's first book, so while i, personally, believe these are a few things that could be improved, i definitely believe there is a lot of potential for future releases*
thankfully, there were a lot of details about important locations, surroundings, etc., but there was too much detail/focus on less relevant things. while the smutty scenes were good, some of them also felt severely rushed & lacked some depth. some of the dialogue didn't flow as naturally as normal conversation, it felt very stiff & formal almost. the way they addressed each other at times just felt a little off/forced. i feel that if the details were focused only on necessary things, some of the scenes throughout the book were slowed down & extended further, as well as the conversation felt more natural/animated, this easily could've been a 4 star for me.
this book does have some trigger warnings, so please check them out before diving in. it also ends on a cliffhanger, so stay tuned for book two in the series. happy reading🫶🏻
growing up, momma always told anevae & her little sister, eiriana, stories about the kingdom of caellaias. this upset poppa, as he repeatedly told momma to stop telling them about these fairytales. they never quite agreed on the topic, but the girls never understood why it always upset poppa so much. they were captivated by these stories -- the royal family, the surrounding territories, the creatures that inhabited them. unfortunately, they only got to hear them when poppa wasn't around.
anevae relocates to colorado for work where she's able to research & conduct experiments from the comfort of her home, a cute little cabin in the middle of nowhere. eiri decides to move along with her, but she isn't a fan of the woods, so she finds an apartment in the city.
after settling in, anevae repeatedly catches sight of an oddly large, black & orange fox that is always right at the treeline watching her. every time she tries to get a picture of it to send to eiri, the fox runs off.
anevae decides to go & introduce herself to her one & only neighbor. she & maevye hit it off instantly, as they both feel a sense of calm & comfort in one another's presence. soon, they're spending more time together, as maevye decides to show anevae around the woods to get more familiar with the area & climate for her experiments.
before either of them realize, there's a shift in chemistry, as well as the atmosphere around them. a ward maevye once felt around the parameter of anevae's home is down & she can't seem to figure out why...until she does.
this was a cute, quick read. there's world building, character development, smut, lgbtq+ representation, shifters, vampires, & so much more. while it was enjoyable, there were a few things that stood out to me.
*note: this is the author's first book, so while i, personally, believe these are a few things that could be improved, i definitely believe there is a lot of potential for future releases*
thankfully, there were a lot of details about important locations, surroundings, etc., but there was too much detail/focus on less relevant things. while the smutty scenes were good, some of them also felt severely rushed & lacked some depth. some of the dialogue didn't flow as naturally as normal conversation, it felt very stiff & formal almost. the way they addressed each other at times just felt a little off/forced. i feel that if the details were focused only on necessary things, some of the scenes throughout the book were slowed down & extended further, as well as the conversation felt more natural/animated, this easily could've been a 4 star for me.
this book does have some trigger warnings, so please check them out before diving in. it also ends on a cliffhanger, so stay tuned for book two in the series. happy reading🫶🏻
October 7, 2024
OMG such a good book. I love how it starts off like a fairy tale. It's Soo good and there are hints throughout the whole book about Anevae and Maeyve. Their chemistry is great and you start figuring out small things about them before they are revealed. I need more. It is a FF romance. I need more books like this one it drew me in from the start and kept my attention throughout.
July 7, 2024
Read as part of an eARC. My review is my honest opinion of the book in exchange for the ARC.
First, the author did a beautiful job describing the world of Caellais. From the grounds to the sky to the smells I could totally picture it. Also such vivid descriptions of the character’s that you could picture them and feel their emotions.
I really enjoyed the story and plot. The book is very descriptive and paints the pictures of the world and characters very well. I love the glimpse of magic that we get in this book, and I’m excited to learn more in the next book(s). The relationship between Anevae and Maeyve is beautiful in the way it unfolds.
The book moved well, but did feel a little slow in spots. I feel like that was just because there was so much world building that had to be set up for the next book. So much back story that had to be told, that it felt drawn out in spots. All in all I’m excited for the next installment! I want to learn about Roarc and Cordilaen, why they ran and what their powers are. I can’t wait to see what Anevae and Eirian have in the ways of magic or powers. And I’m so anxious to learn if Maeyve and Anevae’s relationship and mating bond are accepted. And where/how Emrhys fits in this all!
First, the author did a beautiful job describing the world of Caellais. From the grounds to the sky to the smells I could totally picture it. Also such vivid descriptions of the character’s that you could picture them and feel their emotions.
I really enjoyed the story and plot. The book is very descriptive and paints the pictures of the world and characters very well. I love the glimpse of magic that we get in this book, and I’m excited to learn more in the next book(s). The relationship between Anevae and Maeyve is beautiful in the way it unfolds.
The book moved well, but did feel a little slow in spots. I feel like that was just because there was so much world building that had to be set up for the next book. So much back story that had to be told, that it felt drawn out in spots. All in all I’m excited for the next installment! I want to learn about Roarc and Cordilaen, why they ran and what their powers are. I can’t wait to see what Anevae and Eirian have in the ways of magic or powers. And I’m so anxious to learn if Maeyve and Anevae’s relationship and mating bond are accepted. And where/how Emrhys fits in this all!
June 23, 2024
This book seriously puts it all out on the table! From the beginning, you’re thrown into a mix of worlds and various types of magical and mystic beings. I appreciated how well the author built the world you were reading about and made sure you had enough information from the prologue all the way to the ending. Through twists and turns, both Maeyve and Anevae are having to confront their pasts and their futures to save those they love. I am not usually one to read “spice” however I appreciated that the plot was very well written and any spicy scenes could be read, skimmed over or skipped and the book still made total sense. I personally love Maeyve’s character and can’t wait to see how she continues to develop in future books. This book definitely has its hooks on me and I NEED the next book to know what happens next. If you’re debating reading this book, DO IT!
**I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion about the book!**
**I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion about the book!**
June 14, 2025
"I want to get one thing straight with you.
I don't care how overweight you think you are; you're beautiful just the way you are. I wouldn't change a single thing about you, even if Icould.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tropes:
🩷Lesbian love
♥️LGBTQ
🩷Magical lands
♥️Strong FMC
Spice:
4🌶️
This was a terrific book! The sister bond between Anevae and Eiri reminds me so much of me and my twin sister. I love seeing books where the siblings actually get along! Anyway, enough of me ranting about my sister. Love the cover, and the author is so nice! She sent me physical ARCs and goodies of the first and second of this series. I chose to read these books during pride month, yay! The characters have nice depth and feel real.
"What are you thinking?" She closed her eyes and smiled. "Just how beautiful and perfect you are. You're the most beautiful woman I've ever laid eyes on. How can you not see that? You're so kind and amazing to be around. How has no one snatched you up yet?"
I don't care how overweight you think you are; you're beautiful just the way you are. I wouldn't change a single thing about you, even if Icould.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tropes:
🩷Lesbian love
♥️LGBTQ
🩷Magical lands
♥️Strong FMC
Spice:
4🌶️
This was a terrific book! The sister bond between Anevae and Eiri reminds me so much of me and my twin sister. I love seeing books where the siblings actually get along! Anyway, enough of me ranting about my sister. Love the cover, and the author is so nice! She sent me physical ARCs and goodies of the first and second of this series. I chose to read these books during pride month, yay! The characters have nice depth and feel real.
"What are you thinking?" She closed her eyes and smiled. "Just how beautiful and perfect you are. You're the most beautiful woman I've ever laid eyes on. How can you not see that? You're so kind and amazing to be around. How has no one snatched you up yet?"
June 20, 2024
Slow burn. Good suspense. Really like the mystery of her parents and the stories the mother shares. The firm and sometimes negative treatment of the father makes you wonder what happened for him to be so against the mother sharing her stories with the children. Maeyve is an intriguing character. The female and female romance is sweet and spicy. Also really like the representation of a thicker MFC with piercings, along with Maeyve being taller and curvy as well. The fact that both main characters have trauma and how they work through it together is touching. I can't wait for the second book and to read more about this world and the twist ending is superb.
July 2, 2024
The Calling of Caellaias is a cute and attention catching sapphic book. The chemistry between Anevae and Maeyve was on point and I rooted for their relationship throughout the entire book. The dialogue can come across as somewhat formal sometimes, however the description of the surroundings and characters was written very well. I felt very connected to the world that was built. The world of Caellaias, with its fae, shifters, and vampires, really catches your attention. Overall a good read. This is definitely an author to be keeping an eye out for, as I’m sure she’s going to write great things.
July 3, 2024
This book was soo good!
I really enjoyed it!!
I loved how it started off like a fairytale in the beginning and then later on when the FMC realizes that the fairytales her mother used to tell her & her sister were all real all long!!
The author did an amazing job with how detailed this book is!
The characters & world building were👌🏻👌🏻
I also loved that this book is an FF romance & I can not wait to see how Anevae & Maeyve story develops!! They were my absolute faves!!🫶🏻
This book had be interested from the moment I started it I could not put it down!!
& then that cliffhanger at the end!!!
Def recommend!!
I really enjoyed it!!
I loved how it started off like a fairytale in the beginning and then later on when the FMC realizes that the fairytales her mother used to tell her & her sister were all real all long!!
The author did an amazing job with how detailed this book is!
The characters & world building were👌🏻👌🏻
I also loved that this book is an FF romance & I can not wait to see how Anevae & Maeyve story develops!! They were my absolute faves!!🫶🏻
This book had be interested from the moment I started it I could not put it down!!
& then that cliffhanger at the end!!!
Def recommend!!
June 19, 2024
I definitely stayed up wayyy too late getting through half the book and then made myself take my time to enjoy it because I was just hooked from the start!
I’m always a sucker for fantasy, especially magical beings and also lesbian magical beings?! Why not?
I do want to say that if you like spice…it’s a lot more spicy than you think lol but no complaints here 😂
Love it…didn’t like the cliffhanger though but hey, now I’m waiting for Book 2!
I’m always a sucker for fantasy, especially magical beings and also lesbian magical beings?! Why not?
I do want to say that if you like spice…it’s a lot more spicy than you think lol but no complaints here 😂
Love it…didn’t like the cliffhanger though but hey, now I’m waiting for Book 2!
June 24, 2024
If you like a mix of fantasy and discovering who you are and spice this book is for you! Anevae finds herself a cute cabin in the woods doing what she enjoys when the day she meets her beautiful neighbor named Maeyve! Sparks hit the moment they meet, and let's just say..the spice is spicy!! Anevae learns that maybe the stories her mom told her could be some truth to it, and that might put her family in danger! The ending is a cliffhanger, and I can't wait to read the next book!
June 26, 2024
I was a little turned off by the pages of pronunciation at the beginning of the book I ALMOST didn’t want to read it at all. I went ahead and it is a cute book. It has to FMC who fall in love, one is a shifter and the other doesn’t know her origin. The book does end on a cliff hanger but it is a short quick read.
July 5, 2024
I have mixed feelings about it. I want to love it, but I didn’t hate it. It just seemed like there wasn’t enough plot to it. Too many details for things that didn’t really matter.
I like cliffhangers but I also wish we were able to explore Caellaias more than barely a chapter of just going to the castle.
I like cliffhangers but I also wish we were able to explore Caellaias more than barely a chapter of just going to the castle.
July 7, 2024
This was so good the love kindness self discovery. The thilling suspenseful mystery it's was almost like some kind of fairytale but more. So much happened so many characters. I enjoyed my time with this story. If you like Romantasy , Mysterious Vibes & the feelings of not knowing or guessing what's gonna happen next this is the book for you.
3/5 Spice
4/5 Overall
3/5 Spice
4/5 Overall
July 9, 2024
I was excited about a Sapphic romantasy, but was a bit let down. The pace was very slow and the fantasy elements were pretty minimal until closer to the end and we're left with a cliffhanger. I didn't really connect with either of the FMCs and found some of their reactions to situations to be immature and over the top.
June 22, 2024
First of all, I was so happy to see a pronunciation guide! This book was such a fun read! I loved the bond between the two main characters, where can I find a Maeyve?? The world building was amazing, I wanted to climb into it. The cliffhanger was hangin and I cannot wait for the next book!
June 24, 2024
This storyline was awesome. I can’t believe this is the authors first book. I CANNOT WAIT for the rest of the series. She knew what she was doing with that ending because I want more ASAP!! I look forward to reading the next book as soon as it’s available!
June 19, 2024
This book was a great read. It got my attention quickly and kept it. I wanted it to keep going and I wasn’t ready for it to end. I guess I’ll just have to wait for the next book.
June 21, 2024
This book had me on the edge of my seat from the very beginning. That cliffhanger though.... I need to know when the next book is coming out. I absolutely loved it
November 4, 2024
I loved this book it was the first fantasy book I read that I couldn’t put down can’t wait for the second book
July 10, 2024
Lots to love in the first RH I've ever read with a WLW relationship. I am so happy. This is giving all the best good witch of the woods vibes: communing with nature and living that cottage core lifestyle. Super excited for the next installment.
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