Kiatana's Journey

Creatures of the Lands, Book 1

By: Natalie Erin, Megan Linski, Krisen Lison

Narrated by: Pete Gold

Animals can speak, fairies rule, and shifter-vampire hybrids hunt mortals in the Lands, a realm full of magical creatures with danger around every corner…

After losing their pack, wolf pups Lottie and Lilja find themselves in a fantastical magical forest and struggling to survive. They unexpectedly run across a lost dragon in their path, unaware that what comes next will determine the fate of all.

Kiatana is a reluctant fae princess of the realm. The moment the dragon and his rider crash land into her territory, it sets off a chain of events that changes her world forever. A plague takes over the land, causing the undead to rise and creating an army of terror.

To battle against a dark force, heroes must unite. Kiatana embarks on a journey across the realm alongside the wolf pups, the dragon, his rider and her pegasus, to find the cure and save her kingdom. During their journey, she begins falling for the man she least expected— the rider who fell into her forest, who she thought she hated, but has come to care for.

Unfortunately for Kiatana, a traitor hides in plain sight, and the only way to save her magical creatures is to partake in a great battle. If this plague overcomes the forest, and Kiatana fails, the land she rules and all the creatures within will meet a devastating end…

Kiatana’s Journey is a young adult epic fantasy novel. Packed with action and adventure, this mystical sword and sorcery series features drama, friendship, and romance. This is the first book in the Creatures of the Lands series.

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Kiatana’s Journey (Creatures of the Lands Book 1)

Kiatana’s Journey (Creatures of the Lands Book 1) ~~ Whether I’m reading or listening on Audible, Kiatana’s Journey pulled me straight into a beautifully built world full of magic, danger, and destiny. I switch back and forth constantly, and this story kept me fully engaged either way. Kiatana is the kind of heroine I instantly connected with — strong, determined, but still figuring out who she is and where she belongs.

The magic system and creatures are fascinating, and I loved how the authors didn’t rush the world-building. You’re given time to understand the lands, the politics, and the stakes, which made every challenge Kiatana faced feel meaningful. There are moments of tension, quiet reflection, and just enough mystery to keep you hooked.

I love reading, and when I’m not reading I’m listening — it keeps my head sane when I’m not teaching, and this book was exactly the escape I needed.

I would definitely recommend this book and series and can’t wait to start on the next book. If you want to know what happens next, you’ll just have to read this series yourself — you won’t regret it.