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Echoe
Choices can change everything.
As a Neeth Nymph in the world of Enchanted Breeds, Echoe Sweetcharm has acting in her blood. For her, however, this calling is blocked by her grandpatch and family patriarch, Allonzo, who tries to turn her chair into her curse.
Despite him, she forges on, building her career as a writer and director, staying close to her dream. After Allonzo's passing, the stage pulls her once more, and she makes one more attempt to grasp her dream on the centre-stage, auditioning for 'The Next Heartbeat'. Soon, however, she truly feels cursed, as accidents place her life inexplicably into greater danger. But her grandpatch can't really have anything to do with this, can he...?
Just what in the world is going on?
As a Neeth Nymph in the world of Enchanted Breeds, Echoe Sweetcharm has acting in her blood. For her, however, this calling is blocked by her grandpatch and family patriarch, Allonzo, who tries to turn her chair into her curse.
Despite him, she forges on, building her career as a writer and director, staying close to her dream. After Allonzo's passing, the stage pulls her once more, and she makes one more attempt to grasp her dream on the centre-stage, auditioning for 'The Next Heartbeat'. Soon, however, she truly feels cursed, as accidents place her life inexplicably into greater danger. But her grandpatch can't really have anything to do with this, can he...?
Just what in the world is going on?
311 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 13, 2020
About the author
Ila Golden
13 books27 followersIla Golden writes at the intersection of the everyday and the extraordinary. Specializing in character-driven magical realism and slice-of-life fiction, Ila’s work—including The Neva Aton Collection and the What Makes Me series—dives deep into the complexities of identity, trauma, and mental health.
As a nonbinary, asexual-spectrum author, Ila is committed to authentic diversity. They craft stories where the plot is a byproduct of human (and sometimes monstrous) choices. Whether exploring the horror-tinged world of The Doll Maker’s Son or the contemporary fantasy of Echoe, their writing balances the weight of real-world struggles with the spark of the supernatural.
Based in a home defined by puzzles and play, Ila shares their life with their partner and two miniature lops, Tempest and Chilchuck. When not writing, they are immersed in escape rooms, walking adventure books, and video games—constantly searching for the next story hidden in the mechanics of life.
If you have enjoyed any of Ila Goldens books please consider leaving a review.
As a nonbinary, asexual-spectrum author, Ila is committed to authentic diversity. They craft stories where the plot is a byproduct of human (and sometimes monstrous) choices. Whether exploring the horror-tinged world of The Doll Maker’s Son or the contemporary fantasy of Echoe, their writing balances the weight of real-world struggles with the spark of the supernatural.
Based in a home defined by puzzles and play, Ila shares their life with their partner and two miniature lops, Tempest and Chilchuck. When not writing, they are immersed in escape rooms, walking adventure books, and video games—constantly searching for the next story hidden in the mechanics of life.
If you have enjoyed any of Ila Goldens books please consider leaving a review.
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May 5, 2020
I loved this book! Echoe is a charming, suspenseful mystery unlike anything I have ever read. It is a great read for anyone whether or not you are a fan of fantasy. The fantasy setting adds interest, but above all, this is a compelling story about human nature, prejudice, and abuse of power.
August 19, 2020
A very different kind of fairy tale.
Who knew fairies could be disabled? Is Golden brings us a mystery with just such a lead character. This mystery will hold you spell bound as you try to solve it. With an intriguing plot line and many possible characters responsible, you will hurry to get to the end to find out, who done it.
Who knew fairies could be disabled? Is Golden brings us a mystery with just such a lead character. This mystery will hold you spell bound as you try to solve it. With an intriguing plot line and many possible characters responsible, you will hurry to get to the end to find out, who done it.
August 18, 2020
I enjoyed this story very much. The characters were very believable and well crafted. The story was quite original and as it developed further the mystery of what was happening made the ESP of the characters seem quite natural. I concentrated more and more on trying to figure out what was going on. The way things were progressing I was drawn into it more and more. I am happy to say that the climactic ending tied all the loose ends together beautifully. The story deserves five stars, but sadly, the grammar and spelling were somewhat clunky. I happen to suffer from the same problem. I usually go through two and sometimes three edits of my own stories before publishing and yet, I always find more things that I should have caught previously. For that reason, I have to take away one star.
Still, on the overall, it was a good, enjoyable read.
Ernest Samuel Llime
Still, on the overall, it was a good, enjoyable read.
Ernest Samuel Llime
September 30, 2020
I found Ila Goldens novel Echoe, refreshing. With an incredibly thought out background and complex group of characters. The idea of a fantasy written in such a believably humanoid way was particularly interesting. I enjoyed reading a strong protagonist who forged ahead in life, unhindered by her disability. It has a good strong mystery to keep you guessing and I enjoyed the appearance and concept of Mika. I commend Ila on comprehensively and beautifully sharing her wonderful imagination and look forward to reading more by this Author.
October 28, 2024
I recently dove into "Echoe" by Ila Golden, and I have to say, it’s a breath of fresh air in the fantasy genre. The story centers around Echoe Sweetcharm, a Neeth Nymph with a passion for acting. Echoe’s resilience shines through as she navigates her journey and finds her footing, despite a healthy dose of fantasy chaos along the way.
The tension in the story builds beautifully, keeping readers on the edge of their seats, trying to unravel who might be behind these mishaps. Golden crafts a cast of believable characters, each adding depth to the unfolding mystery, and I found myself guessing until the very end.
While the storyline and character development were engaging, I did notice some clunky sections that detracted from the overall reading experience, but it wasn't enough to pull me out of the story. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a unique spin on fantasy. It’s a delightful read that promises to leave you enchanted!
The tension in the story builds beautifully, keeping readers on the edge of their seats, trying to unravel who might be behind these mishaps. Golden crafts a cast of believable characters, each adding depth to the unfolding mystery, and I found myself guessing until the very end.
While the storyline and character development were engaging, I did notice some clunky sections that detracted from the overall reading experience, but it wasn't enough to pull me out of the story. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a unique spin on fantasy. It’s a delightful read that promises to leave you enchanted!
January 25, 2020
So you're probably wondering if Echoe is the right book for you, right? But there are no reviews to help guide you, and a note from the author is obviously going to be a little bias. But that's okay, of course it's going to be, I want to try and encourage you to read it. So why let me tell you a little more about Echoe to help you decide.
Echoe is a young adult mystery, set in an urban fantasy. The main character, Echoe, is a single mum of two, with telekinetic powers. She lives in a world inhabited by fairy tale creatures, and is herself a type of nymph. She is also disabled, and having spent her childhood experiencing painful treatments to try and 'cure' her, she decided she would rather be disabled and happy. Something her grandfather was less than happy about, making it difficult for her to pursue a career in her chosen industry right up until the time of his death.
But Echoe has a dream of being an actor. And she couldn't be happier with landing herself a role in her favourite musical of all time. Unfortunately from the moment she auditions things start going wrong. At first its just little, seemingly unconnected things. But as they start to mount up it's not too hard for Echoe to start wondering if someone is out to get her. The only question is, who?
As a writer I'm character focused, allow them to lead the plot of the story forward, and, even with its mystery elements, Echoe is no different. I want readers to care about Echoe's journey, to watch her grow as a character and care about what happens to her as things start to heat up. The mystery elements lead the plot perfectly towards its climax, with one or two surprises thrown in along the way.
This is the perfect mystery book for people who normally enjoy a good fantasy.
Echoe is a young adult mystery, set in an urban fantasy. The main character, Echoe, is a single mum of two, with telekinetic powers. She lives in a world inhabited by fairy tale creatures, and is herself a type of nymph. She is also disabled, and having spent her childhood experiencing painful treatments to try and 'cure' her, she decided she would rather be disabled and happy. Something her grandfather was less than happy about, making it difficult for her to pursue a career in her chosen industry right up until the time of his death.
But Echoe has a dream of being an actor. And she couldn't be happier with landing herself a role in her favourite musical of all time. Unfortunately from the moment she auditions things start going wrong. At first its just little, seemingly unconnected things. But as they start to mount up it's not too hard for Echoe to start wondering if someone is out to get her. The only question is, who?
As a writer I'm character focused, allow them to lead the plot of the story forward, and, even with its mystery elements, Echoe is no different. I want readers to care about Echoe's journey, to watch her grow as a character and care about what happens to her as things start to heat up. The mystery elements lead the plot perfectly towards its climax, with one or two surprises thrown in along the way.
This is the perfect mystery book for people who normally enjoy a good fantasy.
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