The Dollmakers

“An engaging new voice with excellent worldbuilding. I enjoyed The Dollmakers, and can’t wait to see what is next!” — New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson”A unique tale of self-discovery and transformation, filled with fabulous magic and monsters, featuring a stunning character arc with an immensely satisfying ending. I couldn’t put it down!“— Sarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of The Spellshop”The Dollmakers is an evocative and engaging fantasy filled with a lush worldbuilding and a killer, creepy premise. The doll magic system is one of the most creative and unique magic systems I’ve ever read. Shean is a complex character that grows with the reader as they continue along a dark journey toward that light in the far distance. Buchanan has written an absolutely captivating debut, and I can’t wait to read their next book.” — Wesley Chu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Prophecy”Buchanan’s novel echoes with alluring nostalgia that’s sure to ensnare others to the very end.” — Library Journal”This beautifully written dark fantasy is a fascinating read … Arrogant, willful Shean is as unlikable as they come at first, but her redemption arc, as she grows in empathy and self-realization, truly satisfies.” — Booklist”The Dollmakers is guaranteed to be a contender for one of the strongest fantasy debuts of the year 2024.” — Petrik Leo, Novel Notions”Never before have I had so much fun rooting for a character I hate.” — Dan Wells

Lynn Buchanan is a fantasy writer based in the foothills of some impressive, chilly mountains in Utah. She’s a 2019 graduate of the Odyssey Writing Workshop and holds an MFA in fiction from Brigham Young University, where she taught creative writing. When she isn’t writing about monster-fighting dolls, moody painters, and mummified arms used as dancing props, she enjoys playing the oboe, buying houseplants, and watching Ghibli films.