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Mapmaker #2
Mapmaker: Book 2
On the shores of Western Helacon, Aleeya, a newly freed slave embarks on a journey to reclaim her past and carve out a future, but powerful enemies have other plans.
After discovering world-changing cartographic abilities, Aleeya is thrust into the spotlight. Her goals to settle a debt and unlock the mysteries of her past are challenging enough, but when the Oracle of Ka’ai betrays her, Aleeya’s mission turns deadly. With time running out, can she escape and protect the people she love’s before it’s too late?
Continuing the story from Book 1, Mapmaker—Book 2 is a Roman-inspired tale of geographic wonders and self-determination that readers of action-oriented fantasy will enjoy.
After discovering world-changing cartographic abilities, Aleeya is thrust into the spotlight. Her goals to settle a debt and unlock the mysteries of her past are challenging enough, but when the Oracle of Ka’ai betrays her, Aleeya’s mission turns deadly. With time running out, can she escape and protect the people she love’s before it’s too late?
Continuing the story from Book 1, Mapmaker—Book 2 is a Roman-inspired tale of geographic wonders and self-determination that readers of action-oriented fantasy will enjoy.
- GenresFantasy
381 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 19, 2024
About the author
N.E. White
14 books60 followersN. E. White is the author of the Mapmaker Trilogy, a new adult fantasy series set in a Roman-inspired world where wingmen fly and heroines refuse to give up. She also recently published the start of her next series, the Draghi Chronicles, with The Legend of Damndrake, a new adult fantasy with shapeshifting dragons. Her stories blend found family, adventure, and unique world-building that lingers long after the final page.
She lives in Northern California with her husband. When she's not writing, she's hiking, kayaking, or out doing field archery. All her stories feature unlikely heroines taking extraordinary adventures across magical worlds. And of course, she loves to read, too. Visit www.nilaewhite.com to learn more.
She lives in Northern California with her husband. When she's not writing, she's hiking, kayaking, or out doing field archery. All her stories feature unlikely heroines taking extraordinary adventures across magical worlds. And of course, she loves to read, too. Visit www.nilaewhite.com to learn more.
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February 9, 2025
Book Summary:
Aleeya has only recently gained her freedom but doesn’t have time to relish it. Not when everybody wants to kill or control her. Aleeya’s cartographic abilities can potentially change the world, which has everyone riled up.
To make matters more complicated, Aleeya has a growing group of loyal followers, starting with her found family. She’ll have to find a way to keep them safe while doing the impossible.
My Review:
I was lucky enough to read Mapmaker: Book 1 about a month ago, so imagine my excitement when I got offered to read Mapmaker: Book 2 shortly after! The sequel is just as intense as the first, if not more so.
Aleeya’s story got to me. She’s one of those characters that readers will want to bundle up and protect. This adds tension to the world as we have to watch Aleeya struggle to navigate a safe path in life. On the bright side, it makes rooting for her very easy. It’s impossible not to wish the best for her.
There’s a lot to digest from Mapmaker: Book 2. It’s well-crafted and yet so emotionally raw. The combination of which gets under your skin and won’t let go. So, if you’re sitting down to read the first novel in this world, be prepared to dive straight into book 2; you won’t want to walk away until you’re done.
When I finished Book 1, I was full of questions about the world and magical systems. Many of those questions have been answered, yet I still crave more. That’s how I know I’m enjoying the worldbuilding - I can’t get enough details.
Mapmaker created a foreboding and magical world with high stakes and compelling characters. And obviously, I’m giving extra points for the inspiration (Roman Mythology) and cartographic elements.
Highlights:
Magical Fantasy World
Roman Mythology
Winged Creatures
Map Making
Trigger Warnings:
Slavery
Abuse & Violence
Kidnapping & Controlling Behaviors
Thanks to N.E. White and Reedsy for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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Aleeya has only recently gained her freedom but doesn’t have time to relish it. Not when everybody wants to kill or control her. Aleeya’s cartographic abilities can potentially change the world, which has everyone riled up.
To make matters more complicated, Aleeya has a growing group of loyal followers, starting with her found family. She’ll have to find a way to keep them safe while doing the impossible.
My Review:
I was lucky enough to read Mapmaker: Book 1 about a month ago, so imagine my excitement when I got offered to read Mapmaker: Book 2 shortly after! The sequel is just as intense as the first, if not more so.
Aleeya’s story got to me. She’s one of those characters that readers will want to bundle up and protect. This adds tension to the world as we have to watch Aleeya struggle to navigate a safe path in life. On the bright side, it makes rooting for her very easy. It’s impossible not to wish the best for her.
There’s a lot to digest from Mapmaker: Book 2. It’s well-crafted and yet so emotionally raw. The combination of which gets under your skin and won’t let go. So, if you’re sitting down to read the first novel in this world, be prepared to dive straight into book 2; you won’t want to walk away until you’re done.
When I finished Book 1, I was full of questions about the world and magical systems. Many of those questions have been answered, yet I still crave more. That’s how I know I’m enjoying the worldbuilding - I can’t get enough details.
Mapmaker created a foreboding and magical world with high stakes and compelling characters. And obviously, I’m giving extra points for the inspiration (Roman Mythology) and cartographic elements.
Highlights:
Magical Fantasy World
Roman Mythology
Winged Creatures
Map Making
Trigger Warnings:
Slavery
Abuse & Violence
Kidnapping & Controlling Behaviors
Thanks to N.E. White and Reedsy for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
You Can Also Find Me On:
Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks | Quirky Cat's Comics | Monkeys Fighting Robots | Storygraph | Bookhype | Bookstagram | Tumblr | Reedsy | CBR> | Storylace>
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September 13, 2026
Aleeya is a new deity, the Goddess of Maps. After creating an island home for a wandering people, she wants to focus on more mundane things like paying off debts and trying to find time alone with her love, Veritas. Yet the world isn't ready to just let this new godling slip in obscurity. Though she has recently been bought and freed from slavery, the emperor will not recognize it and has sent soldiers to fetch her. When she eludes them, they try more vile tricks. Aleeya must help free her friends and get the answers she needs, but what will it cost her in the end?
This is the second book in the wonderful epic fantasy series, Mapmaker. It's even better than the first book. The stakes are higher, the enemies more clever, and there are people vying to capture Aleeya at every turn. She's struggling with being a god, what that means, and trying to grasp consequences her godly actions. She also just wants some time to be with Veritas, but the stress of everything is getting to him too. There is tense action, sweet moments, and great twists. I really like that Aleeya is a smart heroine, and sometimes the way out of a dire situation isn't fighting, but thinking the way out. More is revealed about the world and the injustices, and just like with the first book, the worldbuilding is incredible. I can't wait to see what the next book brings.
This is the second book in the wonderful epic fantasy series, Mapmaker. It's even better than the first book. The stakes are higher, the enemies more clever, and there are people vying to capture Aleeya at every turn. She's struggling with being a god, what that means, and trying to grasp consequences her godly actions. She also just wants some time to be with Veritas, but the stress of everything is getting to him too. There is tense action, sweet moments, and great twists. I really like that Aleeya is a smart heroine, and sometimes the way out of a dire situation isn't fighting, but thinking the way out. More is revealed about the world and the injustices, and just like with the first book, the worldbuilding is incredible. I can't wait to see what the next book brings.
January 15, 2026
Better than the first. Onto the third.
December 14, 2025
The second book of the trilogy did not disappoint! Just as good, if not better than the first. It's so easy to take Aleeya and her friends to heart and feel her pain as she fights to keep her freedom and keep her found family together and alive.
The action is good and fast moving. The story heart wrenching and yet warming at the same time. I'm anxious to dive into book three to find out what happens next.
The action is good and fast moving. The story heart wrenching and yet warming at the same time. I'm anxious to dive into book three to find out what happens next.
Want to Read
January 7, 2025Woohoo! The entire Mapmaker Trilogy is on sale for 99 cents each. For less than $3 you get...
– Heroine's journey
– Found family
– Winged cartographer
– Map magic!
– Roman-inspired setting
Thanks for reading! :)
– Heroine's journey
– Found family
– Winged cartographer
– Map magic!
– Roman-inspired setting
Thanks for reading! :)
July 15, 2025
N.E White’s Mapmaker series picks up Aleeya’s story and continues in an epic fantasy of her quest to find her roots, be with the one she loves and protect those she cares for in a roman-like world where politics and a power plays abound. Non-stop action. A great read I enjoyed. I’m voluntary leaving this review after receiving an ARC copy.
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