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Alys Mackay

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Alys Mackay is a Melbourne-based fantasy author writing character-driven fantasy romance where magic, power, and devotion collide.

Her stories centre strong heroines, morally complex characters, slow-burn tension, and bonds forged through trial rather than fate.

Her series, The Abandoned Gods, explores forgotten gods, dangerous magic, loyalty, sacrifice, and the choices that can reshape entire realms.

Average rating: 4.01 · 150 ratings · 134 reviews · 2 distinct works • Similar authors
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The Abandoned Gods Update!

A small update from my writing desk as The Abandoned Gods continues to grow. ✨


📖Book Two — The Guardians

The Guardians releases 3 November 2026, and early reader feedback has been amazing. We shift to multiple POV and expand into the minds of Ari, Mereh and Kitor makes a return. Of course we get to finally peek into Ankous circus for a brain, and continue to see the world through Tsunala's eyes.

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Alys’s Recent Updates

The Guardians by Alys Mackay
"BOOK: The Guardians by Alys Mackay (Format: eARC)
The gods are waking. Power is shifting. Loyalties are being tested—and the choices are getting harder. This definitely sums up the first half of the book.

Status: Read | Rating: [4.75/5 ⭐]
Progress: Rea" Read more of this review »
The Guardians by Alys Mackay
"After loving Book One, I had high expectations for The Guardians, and Alys Mackay completely met them.

The world building is just as rich and immersive as before, but it’s the phenomenal character depth that stole my heart this time around. We get to" Read more of this review »
The Keepers by Alys Mackay
"This book was amazing, so many twists and turns in the story, had me hooked."
The Guardians by Alys Mackay
"Thank you to Alys Mackay for providing an advance copy of The Guardians in exchange for an honest review.

The Guardians caught my attention with an intriguing premise, and there were ideas in the portion I read that made me curious about where the sto" Read more of this review »
The Keepers by Alys Mackay
" Possibly the best DNF review I could have received. Thank you for the laughs — appreciate you giving it a go! "
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