• Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2019 September #2
  Aiken kicks off the new Scarred Earth series with a rollicking fantasy adventure. Keeley is happiest working in her blacksmith shop and helping her parents with her younger siblings, paying little mind to the politics of the royals. When the Old King dies and a prophecy is revealed stating that a farmer's daughter will be the new Queen, her quiet, country life is turned upside down. Keeley is determined to protect her sister Beatrix, whom they believe will be the new monarch. A surprise betrayal brings her family under the watchful eyes of a clan of centaurs. Caid, a taciturn centaur warrior, is doing his best to protect Keeley and keep his distance, but their friendship slowly turns into something more as they spend time together on the trail to the capital. Aiken's world building shines as she fills the series with dwarves, elves, centaurs, and demonic wolves which only Keeley can control. Tilting more toward fantasy, this paranormal romance will be a hit with fans of both genres who enjoy tales that are lighthearted and humorous. Copyright 2019 Booklist Reviews.

G.A. Aiken is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Dragon Kin Series and the Scarred Earth Saga. When she’s not writing about sexy dragons and feminist blacksmiths, she’s writing about hot wolf, lion, tiger, and other fang-filled predators as Shelly Laurenston, the acclaimed and bestselling author of the Pride series, the Call of Crows, and the Honey Badger Chronicles. Originally from Long Island, she now lives on the West Coast and spends most of her time writing and making sure her rescued Pitbull doesn’t love everyone into a coma. Please visit her online at www.GAAiken.com.