The House of Why

My love, you were right. There are other realms—other worlds—beyond the ice. Oh, how I wish you were here to see this. And oh, how strange, how different everything is here. It’s more than I could possibly remember, even with magical aid, so I’ve decided to keep this journal. I don’t want to forget a single detail when I finally get to tell you all about it in person. If only you had held out for a few days more, you would be here, discovering this with me. But, my love, you died. - From the Secret Journal of Why Shollin, Scion of Mystery Why Shollin and her husband set out on an expedition to prove the existence of other worlds beyond the ice that encircled Guntao. They succeeded. All it cost Why was her husband’s life. Stranded in a strange land unlike anything she has ever known, Why must find a way to bring her husband’s remains home, where his spirit can be raised and they can be reunited. But first, she will need to learn the language, master the local schools of magic, and untangle the knot that is Panzea’s politics—lest she be made into a pawn in a game she doesn’t understand. What to expect:- A first-person progression fantasy told over eight novella-length journals- A powerful protagonist balancing brilliance, grief, and madness- Dynamic magic and a society built on advanced enchantments- A focus on intrigue, with almost no combat until Volume 3- Themes of personal loss, occasional depictions of graphic violence, and sparse swearing (except for one character who swears every other sentence)- Updates on Mondays and Thursdays