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Mapmaker #2
Mapmaker: Book 2
After satisfying the demands of the religious cult with her world-changing cartographic abilities, Aleeya is determined to find a way to pay off the debt that her beau Veritas has taken on to free her from slavery. Returning to Ka’ai, the city of her enslavement, seems foolish, but it’s the only place to find information. Nowhere else has clues to her own mysterious origins.
Unfortunately, her miraculous new abilities have attracted attention from powerful people in Ka’ai and beyond. With so many vying to control her, untangling friend from foe proves difficult. Who can Aleeya trust as the stakes mount and the emperor himself joins the competition?
Continuing the story from Book 1, Mapmaker—Book 2 is a Roman-inspired tale of geographic wonders and self-determination that readers of action-oriented fantasy will enjoy.
Unfortunately, her miraculous new abilities have attracted attention from powerful people in Ka’ai and beyond. With so many vying to control her, untangling friend from foe proves difficult. Who can Aleeya trust as the stakes mount and the emperor himself joins the competition?
Continuing the story from Book 1, Mapmaker—Book 2 is a Roman-inspired tale of geographic wonders and self-determination that readers of action-oriented fantasy will enjoy.
379 pages, Paperback
Published December 19, 2024
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About the author
N.E. White
13 books53 followersN. E. White is a fantasy and science fiction author from Northern California. She's been writing since 2005, but only recently self-published her first trilogy, The Mapmaker Trilogy, and is working on a second, The Draghi Chronicles, starting with The Legend of Damndrake.
In another life, she creates geospatial models and maps to support environmental management decisions. When she is not writing, she's probably out on a hike, trying to reach the sky.
Visit www.nilaewhite.com for more.
In another life, she creates geospatial models and maps to support environmental management decisions. When she is not writing, she's probably out on a hike, trying to reach the sky.
Visit www.nilaewhite.com for more.
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February 9, 2025
Book Summary:
Aleeya has only recently gained her freedom but doesn’t have time to relish it. Not when everybody wants to kill or control her. Aleeya’s cartographic abilities can potentially change the world, which has everyone riled up.
To make matters more complicated, Aleeya has a growing group of loyal followers, starting with her found family. She’ll have to find a way to keep them safe while doing the impossible.
My Review:
I was lucky enough to read Mapmaker: Book 1 about a month ago, so imagine my excitement when I got offered to read Mapmaker: Book 2 shortly after! The sequel is just as intense as the first, if not more so.
Aleeya’s story got to me. She’s one of those characters that readers will want to bundle up and protect. This adds tension to the world as we have to watch Aleeya struggle to navigate a safe path in life. On the bright side, it makes rooting for her very easy. It’s impossible not to wish the best for her.
There’s a lot to digest from Mapmaker: Book 2. It’s well-crafted and yet so emotionally raw. The combination of which gets under your skin and won’t let go. So, if you’re sitting down to read the first novel in this world, be prepared to dive straight into book 2; you won’t want to walk away until you’re done.
When I finished Book 1, I was full of questions about the world and magical systems. Many of those questions have been answered, yet I still crave more. That’s how I know I’m enjoying the worldbuilding - I can’t get enough details.
Mapmaker created a foreboding and magical world with high stakes and compelling characters. And obviously, I’m giving extra points for the inspiration (Roman Mythology) and cartographic elements.
Highlights:
Magical Fantasy World
Roman Mythology
Winged Creatures
Map Making
Trigger Warnings:
Slavery
Abuse & Violence
Kidnapping & Controlling Behaviors
Thanks to N.E. White and Reedsy for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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Aleeya has only recently gained her freedom but doesn’t have time to relish it. Not when everybody wants to kill or control her. Aleeya’s cartographic abilities can potentially change the world, which has everyone riled up.
To make matters more complicated, Aleeya has a growing group of loyal followers, starting with her found family. She’ll have to find a way to keep them safe while doing the impossible.
My Review:
I was lucky enough to read Mapmaker: Book 1 about a month ago, so imagine my excitement when I got offered to read Mapmaker: Book 2 shortly after! The sequel is just as intense as the first, if not more so.
Aleeya’s story got to me. She’s one of those characters that readers will want to bundle up and protect. This adds tension to the world as we have to watch Aleeya struggle to navigate a safe path in life. On the bright side, it makes rooting for her very easy. It’s impossible not to wish the best for her.
There’s a lot to digest from Mapmaker: Book 2. It’s well-crafted and yet so emotionally raw. The combination of which gets under your skin and won’t let go. So, if you’re sitting down to read the first novel in this world, be prepared to dive straight into book 2; you won’t want to walk away until you’re done.
When I finished Book 1, I was full of questions about the world and magical systems. Many of those questions have been answered, yet I still crave more. That’s how I know I’m enjoying the worldbuilding - I can’t get enough details.
Mapmaker created a foreboding and magical world with high stakes and compelling characters. And obviously, I’m giving extra points for the inspiration (Roman Mythology) and cartographic elements.
Highlights:
Magical Fantasy World
Roman Mythology
Winged Creatures
Map Making
Trigger Warnings:
Slavery
Abuse & Violence
Kidnapping & Controlling Behaviors
Thanks to N.E. White and Reedsy for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
You Can Also Find Me On:
Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks | Quirky Cat's Comics | Monkeys Fighting Robots | Storygraph | Bookhype | Bookstagram | Tumblr | Reedsy | CBR> | Storylace>
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January 15, 2026
Better than the first. Onto the third.
January 7, 2026
The second book of the trilogy did not disappoint! Just as good, if not better than the first. It's so easy to take Aleeya and her friends to heart and feel her pain as she fights to keep her freedom and keep her found family together and alive.
The action is good and fast moving. The story heart wrenching and yet warming at the same time. I'm anxious to dive into book three to find out what happens next.
The action is good and fast moving. The story heart wrenching and yet warming at the same time. I'm anxious to dive into book three to find out what happens next.
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May 30, 2025Features you might like:
– Heroine's journey
– Found family
– Winged main character
– Map magic!
– Roman-inspired setting
– Heroine's journey
– Found family
– Winged main character
– Map magic!
– Roman-inspired setting
July 15, 2025
N.E White’s Mapmaker series picks up Aleeya’s story and continues in an epic fantasy of her quest to find her roots, be with the one she loves and protect those she cares for in a roman-like world where politics and a power plays abound. Non-stop action. A great read I enjoyed. I’m voluntary leaving this review after receiving an ARC copy.
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