The Citadel of Whispers - by Kazim Ali (Hardcover)

About the Book

"You were only ten years old when the Whisperers came to your village looking for candidates. Their identity, like their work, is secret and unknown to most of the people who live in Elaria, a mountainous land of difficult terrain surrounded by vast oceans that few, if any, have crossed. You, Krishi, were tapped by a man disguised as a peddler and poet to join the Whisperers at the Citadel, and train in their arts of magic and combat. You are still new in your training when a mysterious new student arrives in the port, bringing with him news of imminent war."--

Book Synopsis

Defend your magical world in this interactive book where YOU decide what happens next! Packed with 48 possible endings!

Choose Your Own Adventure books-the 4th bestselling children's series of all time-are now available for teen readers! For fans of Tomi Adeyemi's Children of Blood and Bone and Victoria Aveyard's Red Queen, this multiple-ending epic will transport you to a world of adventure.

YOU are Krishi, a Whisperer studying ancient, secret magic at the Citadel. A secret visitor arrives late one night with news of the encroaching attack by the powerful Narbolin empire, who is poised to possess all of the kingdom of Elaria. Will the decisions you make protect the many wondrous people of this rich, fantastic world?

Review Quotes

Several challenging and compelling stories to explore, and YA readers will love them all.

Wil Wheaton, Stand By Me, The Big Bang Theory

About the Author

Kazim Ali is an award-winning LGBTQ+ author, poet, and current professor and chair of the department of literature at the University of California San Diego. He has written many celebrated books of poetry and prose, including the 2021 release Northern Light, a memoir of his Canadian childhood. This is Kazim's first book for young people, expanding his love of gaming and interactive literature into an epic fantasy in the world of Elaria.