Mender Magic

Tales of Simple Magic, Book 1

Imagine a horse-powered world where magic is used for mending, making, and healing.

Magical ability is rare, but Ky Vaux—a poor boy in a poor family—discovers he’s a mender one morning when he breaks a bowl and accidentally mends it.

Can Ky’s gift of magic support Ky, his mother, and his sister while they attempt to escape from his abusive and alcoholic father?

When Ky’s gift proves to be even more powerful than they had hoped, they can’t help but wonder if it’ll be able to take them farther than they had dreamed!

©2025 Laurence E Dahners (P)2025 Laurence E Dahners

simple magic

I love the way they used simple magic to make their lives better and protect themselves.

Entertaining audiobook

I found this to be an interesting and entertaining audiobook. An enjoyable fantasy with excellent narration.

Magical

First time reading anything by this author and was pleasantly surprised! Good read, with intriguing plotlines/characters and world building 🌎

the characters feel real

I really like the characters, and I really like a new sort of magic. I like that it doesn't focus on the violence rather it looks on the people and how they grow and have the abilities grow. I wish that person reading had not gone for a scratchy voice for the main character. I had to work to not let it irritate me.

I really enjoyed this

I enjoyed the cautious hopefulness that emanates from the characters after experiencing DV. I can not wait for the next book I want to see what the family can achieve while finding stability.