PROFESSIONAL REVIEW
"The book brims with battles, supernatural beasts, playful humor, and quiet moments of longing. Sofia builds a lush world of glowing forests, sacred prophecies, and mysterious enemies that feel both mythical and immediate.
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What I liked most was the emotional texture beneath the adventure. Alada’s solitude, her aching need for connection, felt raw and real to me. I also loved the contrast with Tierra’s spirited energy and wacky humor, which often lightened otherwise heavy moments. At times, the banter felt almost too playful for the stakes, but I think that was the point, it reminded me how humor can be armor when facing despair. The writing style was easy to sink into. Sometimes the pacing slowed in long descriptive passages, yet I found myself appreciating the detail when I leaned into it.
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The ideas, though, are what lingered. The story asks what it means to guard others while remaining unseen, how much one should intervene in the lives of those they protect, and how loneliness carves itself into even the strongest. I admired the way the book balanced spectacle with intimacy, giving as much weight to kittens begging for fish as to battles against glitching monsters. The villains intrigued me too. They’re shadowy, strange, almost playful in their cruelty. It made the danger unpredictable, and I liked that.
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In the end, I closed the book feeling both satisfied and hungry for more. I’d recommend Guardians of Felina: Rise of the Phantom to readers who enjoy epic fantasy with a softer heart, fans of animal-centered worlds, and anyone who wants a mix of whimsy and darkness. It would be perfect for young adults who crave adventure, but older readers who remember the ache of loneliness and the balm of friendship will find just as much to hold onto here."
Amazon Reviews
"I have read fantasy adventure books of similar style but none of such good quality as this series."
"Character growth arcs are deeply felt as the author does not shy away from exploring the importance of consequences of both action and inaction."
"The characters are relateable and complex, and learn and grow from their experiences."
"Fun fantasy adventure for 8+, my 10yo loved it. Keeps you on your toes trying to figure out what's behind the menace attacking the different tribes of cats."
Elora's book was a 2024 regional winner in the highly prestigious Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards competition.
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Book One
Rise of the Phantom
For centuries, the realm of Felina thrived in peace, safeguarded by the four Guardians: Alada, Tierra, Coral, and Ember. But everything changed when the mystical Bioluminescent Forest was engulfed in flames, and strange, glitching beasts launched a brutal attack on the Central Village. These formidable creatures, unlike anything seen before, stormed the village with uncanny speed and strength.
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Yet, the attack was only the beginning. As the smoke cleared, a chilling message appeared on a large boulder: You are now under the command of the Phantom. With this dark threat looming over the land, Alada and Tierra knew they had to protect Felina. Rallying their courage, Alada and Tierra prepared to warn the other villages… until Birch, a trophy-toting nobody with more enthusiasm than skill, insisted on tagging along. Fantastic. Because that’s exactly what they needed.
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Book Two
The Lost Lair
When legends become friends, and beasts march on paradise… can three unlikely heroes preserve the peace of Felina?
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Birch never imagined his forest adventures would lead him into the depths of an underwater city. But with the Phantom’s shadow spreading, the Guardians must unite to protect what remains. While Alada, Tierra, and newcomer Coral prepare for the worst, Birch must face what it means to be mortal among gods—and maybe learn how to glitch through reality itself.
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Epic festivals, volcanic secrets, and unexpected friendships await… but so do betrayal, ancient powers, and truths that might shatter everything they thought they knew.
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Dive into the second thrilling chapter of the Guardians of Felina series—a tale where light and laughter stand tall against the tide of fear.
PHASE: FINAL EDIT
Book Three
TBA
Set to release in 2026.
PHASE: FIRST DRAFT
