The Spirit Gate

by Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff

Book Overview

The magic of Polia is broken, the delicate connection between its male and female elements, sundered. Blame for this and other calamities both natural and political has long been laid at the feet of the White Mothers--rare adepts who can handle both male and female elements. A young widow, Kassia Telek, is one such woman. Barred from the legitimate use of her talents, she peddles herbs in the town square to feed herself and her son, Beyla ... until,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1611388899
• ISBN13: 9781611388893
• Release Date: April 2020
• Publisher: Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A Sadly Overlooked Tale

This is one of my favorite books of all time - the plot is intriguing, the characters are three dimensional, and the world is both very original, and yet familiar enough that it might be part of our own world long ago and far away. Probably my favorite part of this book is the gender play - the idea that certain magic's come easier to each gender, and their subsequent interactions with each other.

This is not a book you just read, you experience it!

Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff takes a mystical world in The Spirit Gate and makes it feel real. From the pictures her words paint in your mind to the emotions and desires of the characters that you feel deep in your heart, your mind will live in the world of Kassia and her earth magic. You will follow her as she explores her powers, unravels mysteries, and faces decisions that will decide the fate of a nation, of a religion, of the very magic that runs through her soul. After reading this book, you too will beg Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff to write more!

Tired of unicorns and quests? Here's something new!

A splendid tale of magic and intrigue, with an interesting, unusual protagonist. I enjoyed it thoroughly. I'd say more, but the author has already said it better in her note above!

Gripping, descriptive, well written.

Excellant plot - talented author. Maya Bohnhoff's use of vivid descriptions brings both the characters and the historical setting alive for the reader. I encourage all those who enjoy science fiction - fantasy to get to know this authors works.