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The Stablemaster's Apprentice
A gentle fantasy of magical creatures, quiet courage, and unexpected destiny. Perfect for fans of The House in the Cerulean Sea, Legends & Lattes, and Howl’s Moving Castle.
Eighteen-year-old Finn Woodfall was born into a family of warriors—but his heart belongs to creatures, not combat. After flunking out of knight training in spectacular fashion, Finn is sent to apprentice under the legendary (and grumpy) beastkeeper Thaddeus at the Misthollow Menagerie, a hidden stable that cares for the kingdom’s most magical, dangerous, and noble creatures.
From griffins and unicorns to wyverns and fairy dragons, each day brings new challenges—and new chances to fail. But when a mysterious dragon egg arrives, glowing with a power no one understands, Finn is thrust into a mystery that could shake the realm’s magical foundations.
With a wounded mentor, a growing bond to the creatures in his care, and whispers of magical disruption across the land, Finn must rise beyond expectations and earn a place he never thought he deserved.
Wholesome, immersive, and full of creature lore, The Stablemaster’s Apprentice is a coming-of-age fantasy about found purpose, quiet strength, and the magic of compassion.
Cozy fantasy with a slice-of-life toneRich magical creature worldbuildingHeartfelt mentorship and personal growthLow combat, high emotional stakesPerfect for readers 12+ and adults alike
Eighteen-year-old Finn Woodfall was born into a family of warriors—but his heart belongs to creatures, not combat. After flunking out of knight training in spectacular fashion, Finn is sent to apprentice under the legendary (and grumpy) beastkeeper Thaddeus at the Misthollow Menagerie, a hidden stable that cares for the kingdom’s most magical, dangerous, and noble creatures.
From griffins and unicorns to wyverns and fairy dragons, each day brings new challenges—and new chances to fail. But when a mysterious dragon egg arrives, glowing with a power no one understands, Finn is thrust into a mystery that could shake the realm’s magical foundations.
With a wounded mentor, a growing bond to the creatures in his care, and whispers of magical disruption across the land, Finn must rise beyond expectations and earn a place he never thought he deserved.
Wholesome, immersive, and full of creature lore, The Stablemaster’s Apprentice is a coming-of-age fantasy about found purpose, quiet strength, and the magic of compassion.
Cozy fantasy with a slice-of-life toneRich magical creature worldbuildingHeartfelt mentorship and personal growthLow combat, high emotional stakesPerfect for readers 12+ and adults alike
116 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 23, 2025
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