The Phoenix Keeper and the Undying Flame

by Margarita Artista

Coming soon!

400 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 15, 2026

About the author

Margarita Artista began writing the moment she could hold a pen. Her love of whimsical and fantastical adventures, combined with her fondness of social messaging and calls for change, has greatly inspired the body of her work. She enjoys dabbling with descriptive metaphors, witty dialogue, and meaningful character development to craft intentional and relatable stories for her readers, while simultaneously offering fun and romantic escapes from reality.
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After spending over a decade in flux between writing and editing, Margarita self-published the first book of her debut urban-romantasy series, The Phoenix Keeper and the City of the Sun, on November 3, 2023. In June of 2024, the series was signed to Azala Press, and the first book was republished on August 6, 2024.
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The second book in The Phoenix Keeper series, The Phoenix Keeper and the Fiery Waters, is scheduled for release on June 20, 2025.
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Margarita holds a BA in Sociology with a concentration in social research, as well as a Master's in Public Administration. She often finds her education helps inform clever ways to incorporate important themes and discussions among her work, and aims to share her passion for analyzing and improving society with her readers.​

Margarita resides in British Columbia, Canada, with her husband, Chris. Together, they share a miniature dachshund, Simba, and three birds - Iago, Zazu, and Jewel.

Reviews

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This third instalment in the series is quite different from the first two - but not necessarily in a bad way.
The first two are jam packed full of adventure and wonder and relationship development. This one falls more into some real life issues, heavier emotions and more character depth. The subtle foreshadows are expertly done and I loved putting the pieces together. Very excited for the next book.
Four stars because for me (while important), the beginning piece was 1/3 of the whole book and it felt like some bits weren’t entirely relevant - it didn’t disrupt the story but I was ready to move on.

[Briana Shaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5 stars! I was hooked from the very first chapter and could not put this book down. I enjoyed it so much that I finished reading it in one sitting. This book was highly unpredictable in the best way possible. I absolutely loved that this book picks up right where book two left off. The Phoenix Keeper and the Undying Flame is book three in the Phoenix Keeper series. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. Thank you so much to Azala Press and Margarita Artista for the opportunity to read a copy of this book.

[Scully · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so thrilling! The twists and turns just kept me guessing and I couldn’t put it down. I cannot wait for the next books in this series - grateful for the opportunity to be selected as an ARC reader for this.

[Cecile Sheff · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had been looking forward to this book since I finished book 2 with it's devastating cliffhanger, and it didn't disappoint! At every turn, I was left wondering who was pulling Seraphine and Felix's strings. It felt like the answer SHOULD be right there, but it never was. I loved and hated how Julius stepped up to help Seraphine in Felix's absence - I had a hard time not believing that he was the one working behind the scenes to keep them apart. I am disappointed that this book also ends on a cliffhanger - not as heartbreaking as one at the end of book 2, but still leading. Great continuation of the series!