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The Mirror Realm Cycle #3
The Kingdom of Almonds
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Expected 31 Mar 26In the enchanting conclusion to the Mirror Realm Cycle, the fate of all three realms hangs in the balance as Toba, Naftaly, and their companions must settle the question of Luz once and for all. . .
Toba and Naftaly have stepped through the Gate of Luz into the mythic world of Aravoth, home to the Ziz, the bird of legend capable of raising the sea. Aravoth—the fabled third realm—is more dizzying and terrifying than Toba or Naftaly could have imagined. Nor had they expected to find someone already there, waiting for them.
After barely escaping the burning city of Zayit, Elena and the old woman have a new Barsilay, heir of Luz, is being held for an exorbitant ransom by the paranoid Queen of P'ri Hadar. As Barsilay sits in his dark, demon-inhabited prison cell, he begins to realize the queen is guarding an ancient secret that might be the key to his release.
And the tyrant Tarses continues to close in on P’ri Hadar, wielding an army that spans the Mazik and mortal worlds and newly-powerful visions that reveal his most longed-for future—visions that he and Naftaly seem to share.
In this triumphant finale, the mirror realms must find their balance, or risk being lost altogether.
Toba and Naftaly have stepped through the Gate of Luz into the mythic world of Aravoth, home to the Ziz, the bird of legend capable of raising the sea. Aravoth—the fabled third realm—is more dizzying and terrifying than Toba or Naftaly could have imagined. Nor had they expected to find someone already there, waiting for them.
After barely escaping the burning city of Zayit, Elena and the old woman have a new Barsilay, heir of Luz, is being held for an exorbitant ransom by the paranoid Queen of P'ri Hadar. As Barsilay sits in his dark, demon-inhabited prison cell, he begins to realize the queen is guarding an ancient secret that might be the key to his release.
And the tyrant Tarses continues to close in on P’ri Hadar, wielding an army that spans the Mazik and mortal worlds and newly-powerful visions that reveal his most longed-for future—visions that he and Naftaly seem to share.
In this triumphant finale, the mirror realms must find their balance, or risk being lost altogether.
560 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication March 31, 2026
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December 8, 2025
The Kingdom of Almonds by Ariel Kaplan is the final volume in the “Mirror Realm Cycle.” The story sends protagonists Toba and Naftaly (along with other characters) through the Gate of Luz into the mythic world of Aravoth, home to legendary beings and the final confrontation that will determine the fate of all three realms.
I absolutely hope that Kaplan will deliver in this finale. Looking forward to the book's release!
I absolutely hope that Kaplan will deliver in this finale. Looking forward to the book's release!
November 5, 2025
This was an absolute perfect end to the Mirror Realm Cycle. The whole gang is back, Toba, Tsifra, Elena, Barsilay, Naftaly, the old woman and the Tarses.
I really enjoyed the demons in this book, the old woman and them add some delightful levity to a tense and very adventurous tale.
The stakes are so high, and I was very curious to see what would happen and if Tarses would succeed.
The Mazik, Aravoth, human world and the dream world are so well fleshed out.
I also really enjoyed the character development in the whole trilogy. Everyone is so well rounded.
The Ziz was delightful as were the newer characters. It’s like a beautiful 3D puzzle that all came together. I laughed, I cried. I highly recommend this Jewish fantasy novel. The entire trilogy is one of the best and well crafted trilogies I have ever read. I would give this 5.5 stars if I could.
I really enjoyed the demons in this book, the old woman and them add some delightful levity to a tense and very adventurous tale.
The stakes are so high, and I was very curious to see what would happen and if Tarses would succeed.
The Mazik, Aravoth, human world and the dream world are so well fleshed out.
I also really enjoyed the character development in the whole trilogy. Everyone is so well rounded.
The Ziz was delightful as were the newer characters. It’s like a beautiful 3D puzzle that all came together. I laughed, I cried. I highly recommend this Jewish fantasy novel. The entire trilogy is one of the best and well crafted trilogies I have ever read. I would give this 5.5 stars if I could.
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