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Sunchaser: The Weatherworker Chronicles
She can bend the weather to her will...but will that help her forge her destiny?
Glorya, fresh from weatherworking school and armed only with determination, is ready to make her mark. But when her dreams land her on a ship battling the treacherous coastal storms, she faces a tempest unlike any she's ever known.
Navigating fierce weather and uncharted cultures, Glorya must prove her worth amidst deadly foes and nature's raw power. Will her ingenuity be enough to rise above the crashing waves, or will she be swept away before she can claim her place in the world?
Join Glorya on an unforgettable journey filled with adventure, self-discovery, and the relentless pursuit of her dreams!
* Sunchaser is a novella and is the prequel for Stormkindler, a full length novel and the second book in the Weatherworker Chronicles. Stay tuned for more in the Weatherworker universe!
Glorya, fresh from weatherworking school and armed only with determination, is ready to make her mark. But when her dreams land her on a ship battling the treacherous coastal storms, she faces a tempest unlike any she's ever known.
Navigating fierce weather and uncharted cultures, Glorya must prove her worth amidst deadly foes and nature's raw power. Will her ingenuity be enough to rise above the crashing waves, or will she be swept away before she can claim her place in the world?
Join Glorya on an unforgettable journey filled with adventure, self-discovery, and the relentless pursuit of her dreams!
* Sunchaser is a novella and is the prequel for Stormkindler, a full length novel and the second book in the Weatherworker Chronicles. Stay tuned for more in the Weatherworker universe!
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Published November 5, 2025
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Emily Barlow
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December 3, 2025
This prequel is actually three short stories so I was gifted with windows into several points in Glorya's early career as a Sunchaser. Truthfully, I was expecting a different style of story - more action and magic - but I found I thoroughly enjoyed the humanistic narrative. Despite the brevity forced on the author by the limited pages available to her, I was quickly pulled into this story because it was crafted expertly and the characters were unique.
I liked the medieval feel of the world. The harshness of living on sailing ships dependent on good weather for survival really pared the story back to essentials and let me see how sound the author's writing was. While Glorya's magic was not broken down into basics, the author gave enough detail for it to feel substantial, and in her case, effective and creatively used. The scenes where Glorya diffused the storms were mesmerizing; I'd happily read more of those.
A big stand out for me was Glorya's total lack of prejudice. Despite her young age, this open-mindedness made her feel mature and very likeable.
I took a little while to settle into the narrator's style. What initially felt like detachment and low energy quickly translated into the quiet strength and resilience that, to me, were Glorya's defining qualities. The narrator's voice actually strengthened her appeal and made it easy to understand why she was popular with workmates, superiors, students and friends.
Sunchaser is a magnetic and adventurous story. I loved the strength of the FMC, in particular, and am looking forward to sharing further travels and excitement with her in the next book. If you're looking for a twist on the chosen one trope with some elemental magic thrown in, I highly recommend this book.
I liked the medieval feel of the world. The harshness of living on sailing ships dependent on good weather for survival really pared the story back to essentials and let me see how sound the author's writing was. While Glorya's magic was not broken down into basics, the author gave enough detail for it to feel substantial, and in her case, effective and creatively used. The scenes where Glorya diffused the storms were mesmerizing; I'd happily read more of those.
A big stand out for me was Glorya's total lack of prejudice. Despite her young age, this open-mindedness made her feel mature and very likeable.
I took a little while to settle into the narrator's style. What initially felt like detachment and low energy quickly translated into the quiet strength and resilience that, to me, were Glorya's defining qualities. The narrator's voice actually strengthened her appeal and made it easy to understand why she was popular with workmates, superiors, students and friends.
Sunchaser is a magnetic and adventurous story. I loved the strength of the FMC, in particular, and am looking forward to sharing further travels and excitement with her in the next book. If you're looking for a twist on the chosen one trope with some elemental magic thrown in, I highly recommend this book.
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