The Rarkyn’s Familiar
Nicky Lee
Parliament House Press
2022

April 22, 2022

The Rarkyn’s Familiar by Nicky Lee is the first in a trilogy of YA fantasy novels. The story is set in the Illredan Empire, a place where Galdar (rune magic) determines one’s rank, and Aetherlings – creatures from the Otherworld – are sought after and expensive commodities for those of rank. To everyone else, Aetherlings are terrifying beasts.

The story starts with Lyss, a young woman bent on revenge after her father’s death. However, before she has a chance to achieve her goal, she accidentally gets trapped in a blood pact with a Rarkyn, a powerful and sentient Aetherling.  Read more