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Leoshine, Princess Oracle
Cultures collide at the end of a chain of generated domes.
Leoshine's mother hustles her into the wilderness of Myxolidia as her father abdicates his government to invaders. Captured by a lawless tribe of her own people, Leoshine is thrown at the feet of the invading Aeolian leader as a bedwarmer.
Avram subverts their expectations. The last thing he wants is a girl-slave, but he comes to depend on her in fulfilling his mission to rescue the Myxolidian atmosphere from environmental collapse.
Resham arrives home believing in the mission and eager to prove his loyalty and skill. As Avram's right hand he teaches Leoshine about her new master.
None of them suspect her true power and gift.
Leoshine's mother hustles her into the wilderness of Myxolidia as her father abdicates his government to invaders. Captured by a lawless tribe of her own people, Leoshine is thrown at the feet of the invading Aeolian leader as a bedwarmer.
Avram subverts their expectations. The last thing he wants is a girl-slave, but he comes to depend on her in fulfilling his mission to rescue the Myxolidian atmosphere from environmental collapse.
Resham arrives home believing in the mission and eager to prove his loyalty and skill. As Avram's right hand he teaches Leoshine about her new master.
None of them suspect her true power and gift.
270 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2022
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August 10, 2022
What a great book! Haunting, fascinating, heartbreaking…definitely one of the finest pieces of independent fiction I have read in a long time.
The author’s loving attention to detail, from the nuts and bolts of an unusual culture and environment to the inner thoughts of Leoshine, her heroine, make for a rich reading experience. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.
The author’s loving attention to detail, from the nuts and bolts of an unusual culture and environment to the inner thoughts of Leoshine, her heroine, make for a rich reading experience. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.
May 12, 2022
Few books stick with me from the opening scene to the final pages the way _Leoshine: Princess Oracle_ has (her name is pronounced “Leo-sheen”). That’s probably because MacCameron’s words manipulate every sense and emotion. The emotions run high and are just as real as the visuals and smells.
Her rich prose weaves a story that consistently denies any information other than that which the character’s themselves can know. If you’ve been wondering what is meant by the advice to writers, “show don’t tell,” this book is a masterclass in showing without telling.
Every character, and every moment in the book is a study in contrasts. Advanced technology mixes with a something like medieval feudalism. Tenderness and generosity mix with violence and greed. Characters with great philosophical understanding contrast with those having dull incapacity. MacCameron can zoom in on a single drop of sweat or describe vast vistas.
The world building is so complete, the reader is dropped into a far future environment with its own technology, customs, architecture, multiple conlangs, and even an alphabet with its own orthography. Dog ear the map and glossary at the front of the book, you’re going to need it little “Tassanara.”
It’s science fiction, and while there don’t seem to be any aliens, the humans are all too real—full of fears and angst, anger, vengeance, and love and mercy. If you like your protagonists heroic and your antagonists villainous, remember the old saying, “one man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter.” You think you know who the bad guys are, but don’t ask Leoshine. Perhaps the horse knows. He seems to have figured things out.
And then there’s Iliana, or should I say, “ao Kenan” Iliana, she whose arrival is greatly anticipated. MacCameron manages to keep Leoshine’s name on the cover of the book, but she only does so by not introducing Iliana into the story until it’s almost half done. And it is a show stopper.
Cleopatra’s cinematic entrance into the Roman forum has nothing on Iliana’s arrival. Tens of thousands of soldiers arrayed on their horses welcome her “shuttle.” No spoilers here, but it is one of the most epic depictions of a grand entrance in all of literature. True to style, in this scene MacCameron contrasts Leoshine’s individual experience with the massive crowd’s collective welcome.
This is Book 1 and the prologue to a six-book epic science fiction fantasy that you have to see to believe.
Her rich prose weaves a story that consistently denies any information other than that which the character’s themselves can know. If you’ve been wondering what is meant by the advice to writers, “show don’t tell,” this book is a masterclass in showing without telling.
Every character, and every moment in the book is a study in contrasts. Advanced technology mixes with a something like medieval feudalism. Tenderness and generosity mix with violence and greed. Characters with great philosophical understanding contrast with those having dull incapacity. MacCameron can zoom in on a single drop of sweat or describe vast vistas.
The world building is so complete, the reader is dropped into a far future environment with its own technology, customs, architecture, multiple conlangs, and even an alphabet with its own orthography. Dog ear the map and glossary at the front of the book, you’re going to need it little “Tassanara.”
It’s science fiction, and while there don’t seem to be any aliens, the humans are all too real—full of fears and angst, anger, vengeance, and love and mercy. If you like your protagonists heroic and your antagonists villainous, remember the old saying, “one man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter.” You think you know who the bad guys are, but don’t ask Leoshine. Perhaps the horse knows. He seems to have figured things out.
And then there’s Iliana, or should I say, “ao Kenan” Iliana, she whose arrival is greatly anticipated. MacCameron manages to keep Leoshine’s name on the cover of the book, but she only does so by not introducing Iliana into the story until it’s almost half done. And it is a show stopper.
Cleopatra’s cinematic entrance into the Roman forum has nothing on Iliana’s arrival. Tens of thousands of soldiers arrayed on their horses welcome her “shuttle.” No spoilers here, but it is one of the most epic depictions of a grand entrance in all of literature. True to style, in this scene MacCameron contrasts Leoshine’s individual experience with the massive crowd’s collective welcome.
This is Book 1 and the prologue to a six-book epic science fiction fantasy that you have to see to believe.
February 15, 2022
I really enjoyed reading "Leoshine, Princess Oracle". It was captivating, interesting, and exciting. I was immersed the entire way through the story! The author has done a great job developing the characters and making the reader fall in love with them. I can't wait to find out what happens in book #2.
November 8, 2022
Can I brag and say I got my hands on a signed copy. Woohoo.
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