The Keeper’s Machine
100 years ago, the blackwaters flowed through Rhizole. Now they have returned with a vengeance.
After discovering the House of the River Goddess and saving the southern water villages from certain death, Alira and Clay return to the House of the Earth Queen to share what they have learned before setting out to find the source of the blackwaters.
The elders, however, fear that the blackwaters are part of a deeper problem, one that has been looming since the Diminishment over 100 years ago, and Clay has a decision to make: convince the elders to let them go, or settle down with Gemma and start a family of his own.
With dwindling support, Alira has no choice but to continue on herself. The path ahead is dangerous, but her destination may turn out to be the one place she truly belongs.
The Keeper’s Machine is the second book in the Underworld Rising series, a YA fantasy. The fictional world of Rhizole is steeped in mythology and renewable energy and is perfect for readers looking for a balance between adventure and romance.
ADDITIONAL INFO
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Best place to take a break:
After Chapters 1, 6, 10, 15, 19, 22
One Week Reading Guide
Day One: Ch. 1-3
Day Two: Ch. 4-8
Day Three: Ch. 9-12
Day Four: Ch. 13-15
Day Five: Ch. 16-19
Day Six: Ch.20-22
Day Seven: Ch. 22-end
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The Goddess Binding contains content that readers may want to avoid. This content includes
Mild Gore
Mild Nudity
Alcohol Use
Drug Use (off-page)
Death
Terminal Illness
Gaslighting
Assault (off-page)
Sexual Assault (off-page)
Rape (off-page)
If you have any questions or would like specific pages or chapters to avoid, please don’t hesitate to reach out using the contact form linked here.
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Interested in diving deeper into the world of Rhizole? Check out my dedicated page that includes a world map and house breakdown here.
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