Mythspeaker

★ “Imaginative worldbuilding is enlivened by engaging characters contending with grounded emotions such as loneliness and insecurity as they strive to perform heroic and inspiring feats in this timeless and original celebration of Indigenous stories.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review ”[Readers] will be treated to a sturdy heist plot, a likable team of young people, occasionally stunning figurative language, and the beguiling concept of “living myths” who interact with mortals.“—Kirkus“Mystical. Magical. And filled with heart.” —J.C. Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author of The Storm Runner“A truly magical tale that’s heart-pounding, heart-warming and even a little heart-breaking. Basically a tale full of heart! The best stories envelop what we believe in, what hopes and truths we cherish. To have achieved that all in a debut, and so beautifully, is truly extraordinary.” —Sarwat Chadda, New York Times bestselling author of City of the Plague God“With lush nods to Indigenous myths and a hero you’ll cheer for from page one, Mythspeaker is a journey brimming with heart, humor, and high-stakes hijinks that readers will want to relive again and again.” —M.T. Khan, award-winning author of Nura and the Immortal Palace“Mythspeaker is a vibrant and fun fantasy adventure starring an endearing band of misfits. Readers will love the epic heist, rich mythology, and wondrous magical creatures.”—Alexandra Ott, author of Seekers of the Wild Realm“An exuberant, breathtaking adventure filled with good mischief, old lore, and a destiny of epic proportions. Roubique brilliantly paints the world atop Gonoka with endless allure, like a curtsy to Earth and all of her gifts. Lovers of myths will find this book a delight, and with no doubt would want to relive Kyta’s journey again and again.”—Caris Avendaño Cruz, author of Marikit and the Ocean of Stars

Christopher Roubique grew up in rural Wisconsin and filled his time—and his heart—with the joys of fantasy and science fiction. His own books leap from those same joys, folding in his Cajun and Indigenous heritage, passion for mental health, and plenty of fantastical creatures. He still lives in Wisconsin and has squeezed his wife and daughter beside all those stories in his heart too.