October 6, 2026

PROMO POST Spirit Walker: Rise of Akio by George Thorne

Hi friends! Today I’m excited to share a special book promotion featuring debut author George Thorne and his new fantasy novel, Spirit Walker: Rise of Akio. If you’re looking for a new fantasy book to add to your reading list, check out the promotional post below to learn more about George Thorne’s debut novel and the world of Spirit Walker: Rise of Akio.

Spirit Walker: Rise of Akio is available to read for free with a Kindle Unlimited membership. Keep reading to discover more about this new fantasy adventure and its debut author!

Happy reading, everyone!


“The Empire demanded obedience. His heart gave him the courage to choose.”


About the Book

Akio loses everything in a single day. His parents are taken from him, his home disappears, and he is kidnapped by the very Empire responsible for destroying his life.

Raised in darkness and taught that mercy is weakness, Akio grows into a loyal fighter who knows nothing beyond obedience. But when he is ordered to take an innocent life, something inside him refuses. That single act of compassion costs him the only world he has ever known.

Forced to flee the Empire, Akio finds friendship, sacrifice and a family he never expected. Guided by ancient spirits and haunted by a past he cannot remember, he must discover who he truly is—and decide whether the darkness that raised him will define the man he becomes.

Spirit Walker: Rise of Akio is a Japanese-inspired epic fantasy about devastating loss, found family, sacrifice and the courage to choose hope when darkness has taken everything else.








About the Author

I am a British fantasy author and the creator of the Spirit Walker series. Through my stories, I explore hope, sacrifice, identity and the choices we make when surrounded by darkness. Spirit Walker: Rise of Akio is my debut novel and the first book in the series.

September 12, 2026

Tale of the Flying Forest by R.M. Romero

Tale of the Flying Forest  by R.M. Romero
Rating: 3 stars
Release Date: October 15, 2024
Format: eBook (Library)  + ARC (from Publisher)
Publisher: Little Brown Books for Young Readers


Tale of the Flying Forest by R.M. Romero delivers on its promise of being a Jewish take on Narnia, with plenty of folktale and fairytale influences. It's also reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland at times. While I found it a little difficult to stay engaged while reading, the illustrations added to the story’s charm and worldbuilding. I also enjoyed the third-person narration, particularly the moments when the narrator broke the fourth wall to address the reader directly.

I appreciated the book’s strong focus on family, kindness and representation. I can also see the Hansel and Gretel comparisons, though the story feels more like Gretel following clues through a magical forest to piece together the story of a lost brother (Hansel) she’s never met.

Overall, this was an enjoyable middle grade read with some interesting ideas, even if it didn’t quite leave a lasting impression on me.