The Mapmaker's War + Giveaway


Aoife is a mapmaker. At the request of the king, she and a small crew are sent to investigate the rest of the land and chart it on a map. During this expedition, Aoife meets a village of people. They show her their land which includes great wealth of gold. When the king learns of this village he dispatches a group to check it out. Aoife warns the people and in turn makes herself a traitor to her own people. She is exiled. This is where Aoife’s journey begins.


I have never read anything by this author. However after reading this book, I am going to be checking out this author’s backlist and keeping her on my reading radar. Instantly I felt a connection to Aoife. I loved the way that this book was written. With Aoife as the storyteller telling her own story. The details and the pictures were exactly what she described as she traveled to new locations.

It was like I was Aoife. So as I was reading this book, it made it more interactive as if I could reach out and touch the dirt, smell the rain, and even fall in love. Ms. Domingue is a very prolific writer. I really do not know how else to describe this book. I am pretty much speechless in a good way. The Mapmaker’s War is priceless treasure! This is a book that you will not share but having your friends purchase their own copies.


Author Bio


Ronlyn Domingue is the author of The Mapmaker's War (Atria Books; March 5, 2013). Its epic sequel is scheduled for 2014. Her critically acclaimed debut novel, The Mercy of Thin Air, was published in ten languages. Her writing has appeared in The Beautiful Anthology (TNB Books), New England Review, Clackamas Literary Review, New Delta Review, The Independent (UK), and Shambhala Sun, as well as on mindful.org and The Nervous Breakdown. Born and raised in the Deep South, she lives there still with her partner, Todd Bourque, and their cats.

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Comments

Linda said…
This novel sounds so interesting and the premise is unlike any other novel I've read. Thanks for the giveaway.
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February 28, 2013 at 6:45 AM
traveler said…
many thanks for this fascinating and unique novel. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
February 28, 2013 at 8:55 AM
petite said…
I am captivated with this special giveaway which would be enjoyable and memorable. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com
February 28, 2013 at 9:00 AM
skkorman said…
Sounds like a great read—thanks for the opportunity to win a copy!

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March 1, 2013 at 10:50 AM
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