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Conjuring Zephyr
Retreating underground to escape a devastating ice age, humans build a new society. When magic is discovered and harnessed for survival, the citizens of Terrenus establish theories and principles of how to use it.
Kai Stephenson is determined to prove that magical principles aren’t set in stone. Having lost her younger brother in a tragic accident, she will ensure such accidents never harm anyone else. She enrolls at the most elite university to gain the knowledge she needs to achieve her goal. She is overconfident that living as a boy at an all-boys university will only be a minor inconvenience. She is convinced her classmates will never discover that she is a woman. After all, women aren’t capable of higher forms of magic, and her boyish figure certainly doesn’t hurt her disguise.
Hiding her true identity becomes a problem when her new friends start to awaken her repressed sexuality.
Kai Stephenson is determined to prove that magical principles aren’t set in stone. Having lost her younger brother in a tragic accident, she will ensure such accidents never harm anyone else. She enrolls at the most elite university to gain the knowledge she needs to achieve her goal. She is overconfident that living as a boy at an all-boys university will only be a minor inconvenience. She is convinced her classmates will never discover that she is a woman. After all, women aren’t capable of higher forms of magic, and her boyish figure certainly doesn’t hurt her disguise.
Hiding her true identity becomes a problem when her new friends start to awaken her repressed sexuality.
- GenresFantasy
140 pages, Paperback
First published June 23, 2016
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About the author
D. Lieber
20 books248 followersD. Lieber is an urban fantasy and sci-fi author with a wanderlust that would make a butterfly envious. When she isn’t planning her next physical adventure, she’s recklessly jumping from one fictional world to another. Her love of reading led her to earn a Bachelor’s in English from Wright State University.
Beyond her skeptic and slightly pessimistic mind, Lieber wants to believe. She has been many places—from Canada to England, France to Italy, Germany to Russia—believing that a better world comes from putting a face on “other.” She is a romantic idealist at heart, always fighting to keep her feet on the ground and her head in the clouds.
Lieber lives in Wisconsin with her husband (John) and cats (Yin and Nox).
Beyond her skeptic and slightly pessimistic mind, Lieber wants to believe. She has been many places—from Canada to England, France to Italy, Germany to Russia—believing that a better world comes from putting a face on “other.” She is a romantic idealist at heart, always fighting to keep her feet on the ground and her head in the clouds.
Lieber lives in Wisconsin with her husband (John) and cats (Yin and Nox).
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October 5, 2017
I really liked the idea, exciting and unusual. Once you start you wouldn't give it up but I felt like the world and the characters could be dealt with in details.
At times I knew that I was reading a story and not living it which seems like something was missing with the writing.
If Lieber decides to write more of the world, history and geography, specifics, I'm definitely going to get a copy for myself.
At times I knew that I was reading a story and not living it which seems like something was missing with the writing.
If Lieber decides to write more of the world, history and geography, specifics, I'm definitely going to get a copy for myself.
March 17, 2017
When the world becomes too cold for humans to live in they move underground to start a new world. In this underground world magic is discovered and is used in their survival but rules upon using it are set upon the humans.
Girls are taught and trained in using magic for homely things like making clothes or cleaning; girls are no not capable of learning more advance magic. But one girl Kai Stephenson is determined to prove otherwise by enrolling into the all-male university.
Kai disguises herself as a boy in order to attend the school. She doesn’t think that anyone will discover her secret with her boyish figure but she is sadly mistaken when a group of boys who become very good friends find out her secret.
Everything seems to be going down the right trek until some of the boys become attractive to her but by this time they have found out her that she is not a boy but there is one guy who doesn’t know that she is a girl but is ok with her being a boy. Kai now has a group of boy vying for her hand while she is trying to keep her identity a secret. Can she hide who she truly is or will her secret be exposed?
Come join Kai on her adventures of discovering magic and boys and herself as well. Conjuring Zephyr will take you on a magical ride one that you will enjoy tremendously. I would recommend Conjuring Zephyr to anyone who loves a great magical story that is filled with magic and adventures.
Girls are taught and trained in using magic for homely things like making clothes or cleaning; girls are no not capable of learning more advance magic. But one girl Kai Stephenson is determined to prove otherwise by enrolling into the all-male university.
Kai disguises herself as a boy in order to attend the school. She doesn’t think that anyone will discover her secret with her boyish figure but she is sadly mistaken when a group of boys who become very good friends find out her secret.
Everything seems to be going down the right trek until some of the boys become attractive to her but by this time they have found out her that she is not a boy but there is one guy who doesn’t know that she is a girl but is ok with her being a boy. Kai now has a group of boy vying for her hand while she is trying to keep her identity a secret. Can she hide who she truly is or will her secret be exposed?
Come join Kai on her adventures of discovering magic and boys and herself as well. Conjuring Zephyr will take you on a magical ride one that you will enjoy tremendously. I would recommend Conjuring Zephyr to anyone who loves a great magical story that is filled with magic and adventures.
September 13, 2016
Great story. The characters were real and interesting, with the story going so far as to give them all a unique cadence to their speech. The magic system was interesting and unique, with elemental magic being geared toward an almost yoga, tai-chi style discipline. The story has a definitive feminist message that is expertly done, present but not overpowering. Finally, while the main character is definitely a prodigy, you don't have the cliche where they instantly master everything.
There was just one thing that didn't really work for me. In the second and third act a love triangle (rectangleish later on) develops that doesn't really gel for me. The sexual scenes of her discovering self-pleasure and eventually getting with a guy, while well done and steamy enough to make you blush, seem to come out of left field at the beginning of them. Not to mention that such a love triangle would blow her cover and result in the end of everything she worked for.
Yet, despite that one flaw, Conjuring Zephyr is an amazing, character driven story that draws you in and never lets you go. Highly recommended.
There was just one thing that didn't really work for me. In the second and third act a love triangle (rectangleish later on) develops that doesn't really gel for me. The sexual scenes of her discovering self-pleasure and eventually getting with a guy, while well done and steamy enough to make you blush, seem to come out of left field at the beginning of them. Not to mention that such a love triangle would blow her cover and result in the end of everything she worked for.
Yet, despite that one flaw, Conjuring Zephyr is an amazing, character driven story that draws you in and never lets you go. Highly recommended.
January 21, 2017
Magic with a Distopian Shakespearian twist.
So cold mankind has to excavate and live underground. A discovery of mind blowing proportions to advance science but spoilt by male dominance to pre-Pankhurst proportions. Enter Master Will's idea of dress up gender swap so that male only University attendance can stretch to the more capable female. Good fun! Read it.
So cold mankind has to excavate and live underground. A discovery of mind blowing proportions to advance science but spoilt by male dominance to pre-Pankhurst proportions. Enter Master Will's idea of dress up gender swap so that male only University attendance can stretch to the more capable female. Good fun! Read it.
July 1, 2016
Underdeveloped
Interesting story, but underdeveloped world, characters, intentions ... ugh, and simplistic plot. Abrupt actions without adequate explanation, everything was just too pat and easy.
Interesting story, but underdeveloped world, characters, intentions ... ugh, and simplistic plot. Abrupt actions without adequate explanation, everything was just too pat and easy.
July 12, 2016
Exciting, thrilling and fast-paced... I loved it! From relatable characters to deep friendships, this novel was so good that I couldn't put it down. I only wish it was longer!
January 24, 2018
If you like the concept of Avatar the last air bender but want a grown up twist, read this. D. Lieber gives us a new take on how humans will adapt to a post apocalyptic ice age. This story, like her other book, shows that a strong female character can overcome obstacles in a society that represses women's natural talents while not turning into a male bashing story line. Having the main character and her male counterparts explore their sexuality along with their developing control of their magic leaves me waiting for the next step in Kai's education. How will her world react when girls start using their magic in ways they never thought they could, only D.Lieber knows.
August 18, 2017
Exciting unusual story! The characters are real and it was fun to follow the development of their relationship. But I had not enough description of Terrenus, it would be interesting to know more about history of this world and its structure.
September 3, 2018
This was an interesting premise - but I'm not sure it works as an underground place - I think it would have been better to set it on a different planet or some type of problem which caused people to find "magic".
January 17, 2018
A fun, New Adult-type romance with high stakes and post-apocalyptic fantasy! Short and makes for a great day read!
July 5, 2018
Really enjoyed the story. Great characters and their interaction was so much fun! Different than most of its genre- Very unique and loved that it didn’t have a cliff hanger ending.
dnf
October 22, 2023DNF @ 7%. She's immediately made by her roommate and doesn't even panic?! Not buying it.
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