In a time lost to memory, Etana is born with the Sight and a rare gift
whispered down through her bloodline: she can speak with elephants. When her
father promises her in marriage to an older man, Etana chooses the
unthinkable--she flees. Escaping the ritual that broke her sister, she slips
into the wilderness under the watchful eyes of the Beastgod.
Alone but guided by ancestral spirits and a bond with a mysterious elephant,
Etana journeys into the realm of myth. A powerful ruler summons her to tame a
ferocious elephant meant for war. But to claim her future, she must master
more than beasts--she must face enemies, survive betrayal, and confront a
court that thrives on secrets and blood.
As kingdoms clash and gods murmur in dreams, Etana rises from fugitive to
warrioress, from outcast to commander. In a world where loyalty is eternal and
power demands sacrifice, who will she become when everything she loves is
threatened?
Told through the rhythms of oral tradition and infused with magic, myth, and
cultural memory, The Weight of Dreams is a luminous tale of spiritual
resilience, feminine power, and the living bond between human and nature.
For readers of magical realism and literary historical fiction who believe the
past still speaks--and sometimes, it sings.
Review
Explore how dreams can inspire us but also feel heavy when they don’t come true.
Nicole Sorrell’s writing is gentle and emotional, making it easy to connect with the characters and their struggles.
This book is a quiet, meaningful read that will resonate with anyone who has ever questioned their path or carried the weight of big dreams.
About the Author
Nicole writes tales of magical realism while splitting her time between
Texas and the rural Midwest observing various species of wildlife and dodging
alien cows. An annoying cat (with the highly original name of Kitty) and a
four-pound Yorkie (named GiGi) keep her company. Nicole is the author of The
Art of Living, a romance mystery series written under the pen name Coline
Oseille.
To find her latest releases and upcoming novels, visit www.NicoleSorrell.com.
In a time lost to memory, Etana is born with the Sight and a rare gift
whispered down through her bloodline: she can speak with elephants. When her
father promises her in marriage to an older man, Etana chooses the
unthinkable--she flees. Escaping the ritual that broke her sister, she slips
into the wilderness under the watchful eyes of the Beastgod.
Alone but guided by ancestral spirits and a bond with a mysterious elephant,
Etana journeys into the realm of myth. A powerful ruler summons her to tame a
ferocious elephant meant for war. But to claim her future, she must master
more than beasts--she must face enemies, survive betrayal, and confront a
court that thrives on secrets and blood.
As kingdoms clash and gods murmur in dreams, Etana rises from fugitive to
warrioress, from outcast to commander. In a world where loyalty is eternal and
power demands sacrifice, who will she become when everything she loves is
threatened?
Told through the rhythms of oral tradition and infused with magic, myth, and
cultural memory, The Weight of Dreams is a luminous tale of spiritual
resilience, feminine power, and the living bond between human and nature.
For readers of magical realism and literary historical fiction who believe the
past still speaks--and sometimes, it sings.
About the Author
Nicole writes tales of magical realism while splitting her time between
Texas and the rural Midwest observing various species of wildlife and dodging
alien cows. An annoying cat (with the highly original name of Kitty) and a
four-pound Yorkie (named GiGi) keep her company. Nicole is the author of The
Art of Living, a romance mystery series written under the pen name Coline
Oseille.
To find her latest releases and upcoming novels, visit www.NicoleSorrell.com.
An adventure of fantastical realism told through the eyes of
twenty-year-old college sophomore Sofia Sommers. Traveling to Grand Cayman
for spring break, Sofia and her childhood friend are looking forward to a
peaceful, relaxing week soaking up the sun and decompressing after mid-term
exams. Tragedy strikes and Sofia is rescued by the Coasters, a reclusive
tribe of merfolk led by the ethereal, mohawk-haired Empress Sundrea, who is
not only a benevolent leader, but a fierce warrior in her own right.
Sofia discovers her misfortune was the work of the Dwellers, a murderous
gang of mermen human traffickers hell-bent on creating their own deviant
gene pool and ultimately a bloodline of immortal disciples.
Come along with Sofia as she must decide whether or not to put her life on
the line and assist the Coasters in their endeavor to reclaim a
life-altering piece of their ancient history from the hands of Overlord
Mercaro and his barbaric band of Dwellers.
Review
An imaginative adventure from start to finish. This will entertain while also making you think on a deeper level.
Sofia was a wonderful FMC and I thought the author did a wonderful job endeering her to readers. I found myself invested from the get go.
About the Author
I am originally from Western New York and have lived my adult life in
northern New Jersey. For the last twenty years, I have been a stay-at-home
dad raising two independent and compassionate daughters. I self-published a
collection of prose entitled AFTERTHOUGHTS and am also a songwriter who
enjoys playing the bass guitar. When not writing, I love spending time with
my two rescue dogs and traveling to Comic Cons with my wife Lori.
January 14, 2026
