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The Obsidian Tower

Melissa Caruso slowly feeds the reader clue after clue, and moments of real pain and longing add depth to this mysterious and wonderful fantasy novel.

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Review of ‘The Obsidian Tower’

Imagine this: You’re born into a powerful magical family, part of a storied lineage of mage-rulers. Everyone around you can control life itself. Giant trees grow when they are told to grow, animals rise to defend you and every living thing in your realm is connected, sensed innately no matter where they are. Then imagine…

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