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S.A. Maclean

The Phoenix Keeper by S.A. Maclean (Illumicrate 'Magical Menagerie' Exclusive)

Featured book: The Phoenix Keeper by S.A. MacLean

An exclusive cover (from the publisher)

Full colour printing on the hardback (by @hopechristofferson)

Digitally printed edges (from the publisher)

Illustrated endpapers (by @carasalexandra, different front and back)

Bound-in author letter

'Magical Menagerie' July 2024 Illumicrate Box

This box was part of the Illumicrate Box product in July 2024 and is no longer available to purchase.

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About the product

Featured book: The Phoenix Keeper by S.A. Maclean

Our July Illumicrate book is a standalone adult fantasy debut! When a keeper at a magical zoo realises she has a chance to save phoenixes from extinction, she jumps at the opportunity. But to keep patrons interested, she must team up with the griffin keeper who runs the zoo’s most popular exhibit. The problem? The griffin keeper happens to be her arch-rival from college. Despite their past, they must find a way to work together. If they fail, the extinction of an entire species will be on their shoulders.

The book at a glance:

  • Standalone adult fantasy debut
  • Featuring: exclusive cover; full colour printing on the hardback; digitally printed edges; illustrated endpapers; author letter; signed by the author.
  • F/F main relationship; bisexual main character with anxiety; diverse queer side characters; women in STEM

Photo credit: @bewareofthereader

Book merchandise

Our July 2024 'Magical Menagerie' box included:

  • Mythical Creature Reading Journal image

    Mythical Creature Reading Journal

    interior artwork by Hope Chrisofferson, design by Fen Inkwright

  • Birds of a Feather desk mat image

    Birds of a Feather desk mat

    designed by Christin Engelberth

  • The Hidden Ones magnetic bookmarks image

    The Hidden Ones magnetic bookmarks

    artwork by Smugcomputer Illustration

  • The Night Zoo lipstick holder image

    The Night Zoo lipstick holder

    artwork by Marta Vale

Content warnings for The Phoenix Keeper

  • Content Warning

    • Animal death (off-page)
    • Anxiety
    • Strong language
    • Gun violence
    • Grief and depictions of grief
    • Absent parent

About the Author

S. A. MacLean is a romantasy author from Southern California. Her stories feature spiky banter, sassy animal companions, and queer casts who represent her voice as a chaotic bisexual woman.

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What’s included?

Exclusive Edition Book

You’ll receive a recently released exclusive edition hardback book. Our books feature a range of customisations exclusive only to Illumicrate. These can include:.

  • An exclusive cover
  • Solid colour sprayed, stencilled pattern, or digitally printed edges
  • Signed by the author
  • Exclusive artwork printed on the book (endpapers or reverse of dust jacket)
  • Design on hardback board of the book (foil or full colour)

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