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Mapmaker #3
Mapmaker: Book 3
Captured by invaders from another city, Aleeya, a winged cartographer, must escape if she wishes to be reunited with her new husband and chosen family. But those who seek to control her and her miraculous powers won’t let her go so easily.
Aleeya longs to escape the tangled web of politics that seeks to destroy her and all she loves. As the secrets from her past emerge and spell out her destiny, she wonders if the tests from the gods might be the greatest threat of all. How can she possibly outwit the gods?
Ending Aleeya’s story from Book 1 and Book 2, Mapmaker—Book 3 concludes this Roman-inspired tale of an enslaved mapmaker with divine powers.
Aleeya longs to escape the tangled web of politics that seeks to destroy her and all she loves. As the secrets from her past emerge and spell out her destiny, she wonders if the tests from the gods might be the greatest threat of all. How can she possibly outwit the gods?
Ending Aleeya’s story from Book 1 and Book 2, Mapmaker—Book 3 concludes this Roman-inspired tale of an enslaved mapmaker with divine powers.
450 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 15, 2025
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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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March 24, 2025
Book Summary:
Aleeya’s life has never been easy, yet coming into her powers has only increased the problems in her life, or so it seems. Most recently, Aleeya has been kidnapped, separated from her husband, and forced into a dangerous tangle of politics.
It doesn’t help that much of the world has never looked kindly on Aleeya or her people, making it harder for most to take her seriously, powers or not. Aleeya must find a way to overcome every obstacle if she wants to protect those she loves.
My Review:
The last few months have been a whirlwind for this reader! It’s hard to believe that a mere four months ago, I had never heard of the Mapmaker trilogy, and now I’ve just completed the final book, Mapmaker: Book 3.
Was it worth the journey? A hundred times, yes. In truth, the Mapmaker trilogy is one of those rare series I would give anything to go back in time to experience all over again. There’s something magical about that first read.
Aleeya’s story latched onto my heart early in the series, and I don’t think it’ll ever let go. Her story is powerful and so emotionally raw. The stakes she faces feel larger than life (as expected) but simultaneously grounded because she cares so much about those around her.
If I thought the second book was emotionally fraught and heartwrenching, I had no idea what was waiting for me in Mapmaker: Book 3. This book upped the ante in every way, bringing the series to that final moment when it all came together.
Goodbyes are always hard, but I’d be lying if I said the ending to Mapmaker: Book 3 wasn’t the perfect goodbye for this trilogy. It’s what the readers and characters deserve, and who can complain about that?
As always, I must acknowledge how much I loved the core elements of the Mapmaker series. The magic is fascinating, the politics are rich (and lethal), and the inspiration (Roman mythology) was the perfect foundation. Likewise, I loved that Aleeya is a mapmaker. It all blended so well.
Highlights:
Magical Fantasy World
Roman Mythology
Winged Creatures
Map Making
Secrets & Lore
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’s life has never been easy, yet coming into her powers has only increased the problems in her life, or so it seems. Most recently, Aleeya has been kidnapped, separated from her husband, and forced into a dangerous tangle of politics.
It doesn’t help that much of the world has never looked kindly on Aleeya or her people, making it harder for most to take her seriously, powers or not. Aleeya must find a way to overcome every obstacle if she wants to protect those she loves.
My Review:
The last few months have been a whirlwind for this reader! It’s hard to believe that a mere four months ago, I had never heard of the Mapmaker trilogy, and now I’ve just completed the final book, Mapmaker: Book 3.
Was it worth the journey? A hundred times, yes. In truth, the Mapmaker trilogy is one of those rare series I would give anything to go back in time to experience all over again. There’s something magical about that first read.
Aleeya’s story latched onto my heart early in the series, and I don’t think it’ll ever let go. Her story is powerful and so emotionally raw. The stakes she faces feel larger than life (as expected) but simultaneously grounded because she cares so much about those around her.
If I thought the second book was emotionally fraught and heartwrenching, I had no idea what was waiting for me in Mapmaker: Book 3. This book upped the ante in every way, bringing the series to that final moment when it all came together.
Goodbyes are always hard, but I’d be lying if I said the ending to Mapmaker: Book 3 wasn’t the perfect goodbye for this trilogy. It’s what the readers and characters deserve, and who can complain about that?
As always, I must acknowledge how much I loved the core elements of the Mapmaker series. The magic is fascinating, the politics are rich (and lethal), and the inspiration (Roman mythology) was the perfect foundation. Likewise, I loved that Aleeya is a mapmaker. It all blended so well.
Highlights:
Magical Fantasy World
Roman Mythology
Winged Creatures
Map Making
Secrets & Lore
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
January 7, 2026
A very enjoyable conclusion to the trilogy. Books 1 & 2 set things up very nicely for this creative and exciting final chapter in Aleeya's story. The action is well paced, the characters each continue to shine and grow into their roles as the story progresses. Well worth the read.
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