The Shaman's Apprentice

Winner of the IAN "Outstanding Fantasy" award for 2018!Winner of the Reader's Favorite 2018 Silver Medal for Best Epic Fantasy!Her master calls her shaman.Her people call her witch.Gods, spirits, and demons won't stop calling.In this first book of B. Muze's epic primitive fantasy, Yaku Shaman believes he has at last found his apprentice--a girl who talks with ghosts, spirits and gods with equal ease. Their people refuse to accept her, however. The shaman forces Jovai to sacrifice every hope of a normal life until the people, unaware of the dangers threatening them, revolt. Barely escaping both her people and their enemies, rejected by the spirits, having failed her master, Jovai must find her way in a war-torn world full of deadly threats, both human and supernatural.---"One senses just how much B. Muze, author of The Shaman's Apprentice, enjoyed writing this wonderful story. We enjoy The Shaman's Apprentice all that much more, not just for its intricate plot line and the emotions stirred in us by the unforgettable characters, but also for how beautifully this story is written...it's impossible to finish The Shaman's Apprentice and not continue thinking about it. This story is so much more than a brilliantly written fantasy!"-Viga Boland for Readers' Favorite"Hauntingly lyrical and compelling. A fascinating blend of earthy and other worldly. This story will break your heart and make your spirits soar. Couldn't put it down. Still awestruck long after I finished reading it. More. Must have more!"-C. Rodriguez, El Corriente"Fear and mystery intertwine in debut author Muze's first installment of a primitive fantasy series...The storytelling here evokes classic folktales and mythology, but the setting feels unique and new. Not only that, the characters come across as genuinely human despite their many curious qualities...Jovai in particular is a resourceful, likable protagonist...engrossing fantasy. Mythic forces and novel worldbuilding create a kinetic adventure in this promising series debut."-Kirkus Reviews"simply amazing and perfectly executed, beautifully written and profoundly emotional, spiritual and magical, even existential--surprisingly so...There was a darker element that was powerful, and spoke to me on a deeper level than just a run-of-the-mill fantasy...The storyline was wonderful and even though it has familiar themes the story as a whole felt like a truly original experience and I never knew what was going to happen next."-Catalina Cabato, Indie book Reviewers"Muze succeeds in many different ways with this novel...intensive and fascinating...Jovai's world is complex, layered with traditions, history, and magics...a narrative that pulls the reader in with every page they read...The story feels simultaneously timeless and refreshing."-Keshia Mcclantoc, Reader Views"I was in no way prepared for how totally addicting this novel would be...the multi plots that break the mold and far surpass anything I remotely expected...The way B. Muze writes is captivating from the beginning and you just want to keep reading and reading and not stop...I was disappointed when it was over. I wanted more!!"-Claire @ Goodreads"Rarely do I get so sucked into books like this where it feels like every page is something that affects me on some level...It was such a raw and brutal, heart-tugging experience...this one got under my skin in a profound, memorable way...You can tell that B Muze wrote this from her heart and her passion and respect shines through these pages."-Gillian H @ Goodreads"a well-crafted and ORIGINAL plot ... hard to categorize, or even compare it to other books because I honestly can't think of others like it ... I really got into it I couldn't put it down!" -Cale @ Goodreads.