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Visions of Eterna
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Expected 21 Jan 26Mia has always sensed something just out of reach, like a word on the tip of her tongue, or a dream forgotten too soon.
On her twenty-first birthday, she wakes with no memory of the night before. It isn’t the first time. Blackouts. Visions. A growing feeling that she doesn’t fully belong in the life she’s living. When her parents confess she’s adopted, with no record of where she came from, the unease sharpens into something else, a pull she can’t ignore.
Then she meets a stranger, and everything begins to unravel—a history Mia never knew, a city hidden from the world, and a journey that will take her beyond the world she thought she belonged to.
Eterna was once a place of wonder, a city that never stopped blooming. Now, the magic that sustained it is fading. The land is cracking. And Mia may be more entangled in its fate than anyone is prepared to admit.
With her best friend by her side, and resentment simmering among those she meets—especially a man whose bitterness runs deeper than she understands—Mia must now navigate a world that remembers her, even if she doesn’t remember it.
Some answers come looking for you.
Some places never let you go.
And some destinies are written long before you’re ready to claim them.
On her twenty-first birthday, she wakes with no memory of the night before. It isn’t the first time. Blackouts. Visions. A growing feeling that she doesn’t fully belong in the life she’s living. When her parents confess she’s adopted, with no record of where she came from, the unease sharpens into something else, a pull she can’t ignore.
Then she meets a stranger, and everything begins to unravel—a history Mia never knew, a city hidden from the world, and a journey that will take her beyond the world she thought she belonged to.
Eterna was once a place of wonder, a city that never stopped blooming. Now, the magic that sustained it is fading. The land is cracking. And Mia may be more entangled in its fate than anyone is prepared to admit.
With her best friend by her side, and resentment simmering among those she meets—especially a man whose bitterness runs deeper than she understands—Mia must now navigate a world that remembers her, even if she doesn’t remember it.
Some answers come looking for you.
Some places never let you go.
And some destinies are written long before you’re ready to claim them.
351 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication January 21, 2026
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15 people want to read
About the author
Samara Kalz
1 book2 followersSamara Kalz is an emerging voice in the world of fantasy fiction. Originally from Colorado, she now lives in Texas with her husband and two children. A lifelong lover of books, Samara holds a B.A. in English Literature and has been passionate about storytelling for as long as she can remember.
When she's not immersed in writing or getting lost in a good book, Samara enjoys spending quality time with her family and creating handmade crafts for her home and loved ones. As the eldest of a large family, she developed a strong sense of responsibility and a deep-rooted love for caring for others—qualities that often find their way into the heart of her stories.
When she's not immersed in writing or getting lost in a good book, Samara enjoys spending quality time with her family and creating handmade crafts for her home and loved ones. As the eldest of a large family, she developed a strong sense of responsibility and a deep-rooted love for caring for others—qualities that often find their way into the heart of her stories.
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November 1, 2025
Just finished reading, would rate 4.5/5. This is a fantasy novel about found family and real family powers that come of age at 21,a group of friends and family trying to save their parents and their city. The world building is good and I enjoyed the banter between characters the training sessions could be repetitive but does not harm the flow. I would highly recommend
October 29, 2025
I’ve been with Sam almost since the beginning of her author journey. From beta to Arc and everything else in between and I can with confidence you will love this book
Great main characters with great side characters and great villains… with small twist you don’t see coming but get perfectly into the story.
The story has a lot of things of my check list. Action. Laughs. Great characters development. Magic and awesome flying creatures.
Higher recommended!
Great main characters with great side characters and great villains… with small twist you don’t see coming but get perfectly into the story.
The story has a lot of things of my check list. Action. Laughs. Great characters development. Magic and awesome flying creatures.
Higher recommended!
October 17, 2025
Oh goodness, this book is so sweet and powerful.
I really like how smart the people are in this book there is none of that filler that we get see in today's fantasy.
I also love Cerene and Mia's relationship like they are so goddamn awesome, you will love them.
And how could I forget Xavier & Mia, infuriating as he is at times, you will find yourself falling in love with their irresistibility towards each other. Oh how they wish they could hate the other!
This book also has a playlist on Spotify and I beseech you to listen to it either while or after reading it, because it fits so well, like a handmade glove.
That plot twist at the end, you will never see it coming, I didn't. At all.
i really liked the fact that Mia didn't just abandon her other life on earth, she never gave up on them just because she was far far away from them. That is the beautifulness we see of found family here.
I really like how smart the people are in this book there is none of that filler that we get see in today's fantasy.
I also love Cerene and Mia's relationship like they are so goddamn awesome, you will love them.
And how could I forget Xavier & Mia, infuriating as he is at times, you will find yourself falling in love with their irresistibility towards each other. Oh how they wish they could hate the other!
This book also has a playlist on Spotify and I beseech you to listen to it either while or after reading it, because it fits so well, like a handmade glove.
That plot twist at the end, you will never see it coming, I didn't. At all.
i really liked the fact that Mia didn't just abandon her other life on earth, she never gave up on them just because she was far far away from them. That is the beautifulness we see of found family here.
October 29, 2025
‼️ARC Review/Spoilers‼️
I’m not okay after this book. By chapter three, I was gone — hooked, emotional, and piecing together every secret like it was my own. I swear Mia’s part of the Vega family, and Xavier… he has to be the man from her dreams. Celestia is such a hauntingly beautiful name.
When Hyda went home, I actually cried — and don’t even get me started on Mia and Xavier. They’re pure magic. The ending left me staring at the last page, completely wrecked but in love.
⭐️Rate: 5/5 - emotional, romantic, and unforgettable.
✧My Favorite Quote:
“His hands touch my skin, a shiver runs up my spine, as if an electric current is taking over my body.”
I’m not okay after this book. By chapter three, I was gone — hooked, emotional, and piecing together every secret like it was my own. I swear Mia’s part of the Vega family, and Xavier… he has to be the man from her dreams. Celestia is such a hauntingly beautiful name.
When Hyda went home, I actually cried — and don’t even get me started on Mia and Xavier. They’re pure magic. The ending left me staring at the last page, completely wrecked but in love.
⭐️Rate: 5/5 - emotional, romantic, and unforgettable.
✧My Favorite Quote:
“His hands touch my skin, a shiver runs up my spine, as if an electric current is taking over my body.”
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 7, 2025
Some answers come looking for you. Some places never let you go. And some destinies are written long before you’re ready to claim them.
Such a beautiful and commanding epic fantasy from the debut Author Samara Kalz filled with plenty of action and adventure, found family and prophecy, rivals to lovers, witty banter and slow burn romance, a journey of self-discovery, portals, prophecy and elemental magic. Not to mention the emotional roller coaster and twists that you won’t see coming.
This story follows Mia on the day of her twenty first birthday when she learns that she is adopted. The nagging and haunting feeling that creeps in and out of her thoughts, of being out of place, is only magnified by her parent’s confession. Plagued with visions, lapses in memory and lost time, Mia is determined to find out where she came from. When an unlikely stranger crosses her path, the magic of a city once vibrant and majestic reaches for the lost connection. Mia’s fate is tied to not only this forgotten land but to those who dwell in it. Will she be able to mend the magic and herself, or will the darkness take over and destroy them both?
Wonderfully written and a breeze to read, this debut novel is moving and magnificent. The characters are honest and raw in a way that is relatable without taking away from the story. I also adored the relationships in this story as well, especially Cerene and Mia’s. They are so sweet and genuine with each other. I am so excited for this book to be out in the world so that more can experience the delight that is Visions of Eterna.
Celestia scrambles away from me, stealing the breath from my lungs as she goes.
Such a beautiful and commanding epic fantasy from the debut Author Samara Kalz filled with plenty of action and adventure, found family and prophecy, rivals to lovers, witty banter and slow burn romance, a journey of self-discovery, portals, prophecy and elemental magic. Not to mention the emotional roller coaster and twists that you won’t see coming.
This story follows Mia on the day of her twenty first birthday when she learns that she is adopted. The nagging and haunting feeling that creeps in and out of her thoughts, of being out of place, is only magnified by her parent’s confession. Plagued with visions, lapses in memory and lost time, Mia is determined to find out where she came from. When an unlikely stranger crosses her path, the magic of a city once vibrant and majestic reaches for the lost connection. Mia’s fate is tied to not only this forgotten land but to those who dwell in it. Will she be able to mend the magic and herself, or will the darkness take over and destroy them both?
Wonderfully written and a breeze to read, this debut novel is moving and magnificent. The characters are honest and raw in a way that is relatable without taking away from the story. I also adored the relationships in this story as well, especially Cerene and Mia’s. They are so sweet and genuine with each other. I am so excited for this book to be out in the world so that more can experience the delight that is Visions of Eterna.
Celestia scrambles away from me, stealing the breath from my lungs as she goes.
November 13, 2025
Perfect one sitting read! I stayed up way too late because I couldn’t put it down. It’s got everything I love in a fantasy novel: found family, high stakes, romance, destiny. Loved the world building, the perfect and heartbreaking reunions, the coolest animal sidekicks and just seeing how the main characters navigated all the adversity bravely. The ending was bittersweet but oh so good! Loved it!
November 21, 2025
This world and adventure was so fun yet intense! I love getting to know each character details and their pov. The ending had some sad moments but it made sense. I really loved the enemies to lover trope for Xavier and Mia hope the author writes another story of them! The magic and training in this story was simple and not complex to follow which is amazing!
November 26, 2025
I was lucky enough to get an early copy of Visions of Eterna, and holy smokes—this is the kind of fantasy that reminds you why you fell in love with the genre in the first place.
I highly recommend you read this book, you will fall in love with all the characters in the best way a book can make you feel!
I highly recommend you read this book, you will fall in love with all the characters in the best way a book can make you feel!
November 14, 2025
I'm happy to have read an advanced copy of this ebook. Fantasy is not typically a genre I enjoy, but this was very accessible and engaging. I loved the plot and characters.
December 9, 2025
I cannot wait for the world to read this book. You just know this story came from the heart. I definitely recommend going in blind with this book and just let it take you on a wild ride. You have Mia who is a witty baddie with an ass that won’t quit. She is on a mission to uncover secrets and there is no stopping her. Then enters Hyda, which dare I say she is my fav character. Mind you I never thought I would be saying that about a grumpy old lady. But here’s the thing with Hyda, she’s like an onion and as you keep reading you continue to peel back the layers and unravel her beautiful but tragic story.
This book had me captivated as soon as I opened the first page. I literally could not put it down, it had me on the edge of my seat as I continued to flip through the pages. The duality of normal life and the magical world is a perfect balance. The magic system is so unique and don’t even get me started on those magnificent Zarkas!! Like hello!! Talk about originality. It’s not everyday you read a book with a brand new magical being.
The tension between Xavier and Mia had me kicking my feet. Talk about a delicious slow burn. Xavier is just dreamy and grumpy at the same time. Just the perfect book boyfriend. I also loved the relationship between the siblings. It felt so relatable and familiar. I loved the way this fantasy novel still felt so realistic. I was rooting for Mia like she is a real person.
Throughout the book you get to enjoy each character’s development. By the end of the book you are not looking at the same characters, as they go through hell and back, but they emerge better and stronger.
I am not much a fantasy reader myself but this one sucked me in. It’s got twists and turns. Battles and chaos. Love and laughter. It’s easy to get lost in this book. Can’t wait to see what else Samara conjures up in her beautifully twisted mind.
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