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The Calling: A Slow Burn YA Dystopian Fantasy Novel
Answering the calling may be the last thing she does.
For thirty years, the people of Landore have been segregated by the five callings, living in disunity and isolation. But for 18-year-old Talia Caffrey choosing one of the five is her hope at finding a place in a society that has rejected her. When her best friend, Jules, is kidnapped on the eve of her calling ceremony, everything changes. She walks away from her chance at belonging, becoming a fugitive who must hide her true self. Talia’s life becomes even more complicated when she encounters seven strangers who challenge everything she has ever known. Making her realize that there are more secrets in her kingdom than the ones she carries. And when one hostile but attractive member of the group becomes determined to uncover her secrets, she must hide more of herself to stay safe.
Will Talia be able to find Jules? Will she be able to return home after becoming a fugitive? Will she ever find her place to belong?
Perfect for fans of Dance of Thieves, Divergent, and The Remnant Chronicles. Get swept away in a coming-of-age story filled with secrets, adventure, and a clean slow-burn romance.
For thirty years, the people of Landore have been segregated by the five callings, living in disunity and isolation. But for 18-year-old Talia Caffrey choosing one of the five is her hope at finding a place in a society that has rejected her. When her best friend, Jules, is kidnapped on the eve of her calling ceremony, everything changes. She walks away from her chance at belonging, becoming a fugitive who must hide her true self. Talia’s life becomes even more complicated when she encounters seven strangers who challenge everything she has ever known. Making her realize that there are more secrets in her kingdom than the ones she carries. And when one hostile but attractive member of the group becomes determined to uncover her secrets, she must hide more of herself to stay safe.
Will Talia be able to find Jules? Will she be able to return home after becoming a fugitive? Will she ever find her place to belong?
Perfect for fans of Dance of Thieves, Divergent, and The Remnant Chronicles. Get swept away in a coming-of-age story filled with secrets, adventure, and a clean slow-burn romance.
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Published June 10, 2025
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L.C. Pye
7 books176 followersL.C. Pye is a debut YA fantasy author, who just published her first novel, The Calling, this year. Which was ranked as a #1 bestseller on Amazon.
L.C. has spent her adult years searching for her calling in this life, always jumping from one new adventure to the next, never sure if it was what she was supposed to be doing. That was until one night, when she was given a dream that she knew had to be written down and shared with the world. Now that dream has become a physical book and has started her along this journey of being a published author.
Currently, she lives in South Carolina with her husband, little boy, and fur baby named Ollie. She is also working hard on finishing book 2 by the end of the year, and she can't wait to share it with her anxious readers!
L.C. has spent her adult years searching for her calling in this life, always jumping from one new adventure to the next, never sure if it was what she was supposed to be doing. That was until one night, when she was given a dream that she knew had to be written down and shared with the world. Now that dream has become a physical book and has started her along this journey of being a published author.
Currently, she lives in South Carolina with her husband, little boy, and fur baby named Ollie. She is also working hard on finishing book 2 by the end of the year, and she can't wait to share it with her anxious readers!
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