Daughter of the Sun

A Mothmar Novel

By: Amanda Auler

Narrated by: Layla Fatima

Born without a Gift, Solyana must accept being ordinary amidst the extraordinary. But when blizzards devastate her valley and endanger village life, a prophetic sign emerges, proclaiming Solyana the savior.

Fulfilling the prophecy means leaving the valley and journeying into greater Mothmar—where every previous expedition has led to death.

Unwinding the mysteries of the past and present, Solyana’s choices could spell survival or extinction for those she loves and unknowingly bind her to another….

Pallah, the object of her father’s disdain and overshadowed by her siblings, is desperate for the home she’s never had.

Accepted into a group of elusive zealots under the wrong pretenses, Pallah begins to discover she may be as dangerous to herself as she is portrayed to be to others.

On a night that changes her life forever, Pallah discovers her Gift is forbidden. Between her new group of friends and the persistent voice in her head, Pallah is pushed toward a decision that could send her into irreversible darkness.

Can Solyana find the truth to the prophecy before she is thrust into the awaiting abyss? Can Pallah discover her true purpose before her world collapses in on itself?

A story of friendship, family, and the choices that shape us. Dive into the world of Mothmar and experience magic, animal companionship, and adventure layered through time and dipped in mystery.

©2022 Amanda Auler (P)2023 Amanda Auler

Intriguing world

I stumbled across Amanda's work on Instagram, and have been super intrigued by her work and world since then, so I was super excited to sit down and read (listen to) this.

I thoroughly enjoyed her world. From beginning to end, she does a beautiful job of carving an Ice age type world and making it fun to be in. With intriguing characters, all actually in families (whatt) I was so excited to jump in.

I loved Solyana's storyline through most of the story, and it was fun to see her interacting with everyone, and she had me cheering for her throughout the story. Pallah I had a harder time with, for reasons I won't go into because, well, spoilers. But, if you are looking for a story world with Giver vibes (especially the later books, like Son and Messenger) and a little bit of Ice Age mixed with gifted people and a fair dose of darkness, this story is for you.

loved it.

This is a truely great story. the charcters are unique. i feel such a connection to certain of the charcters. i also love how clean this story it.

Nicely done by author and narrator!

The story was well done and although I figured out the twist about halfway through, it was still engaging and enjoyable. the narrator did a fine job but could still use some polish on the voice work. I look forward to the next installment!

Wonderful start to a magic filled world/series

This was a wonderful start to a very interesting magical world! It’s magic system is unique and still being unraveled. The lore is interesting and relates to power from the celestials as well as Mother Earth. There is a ton of symbolism but it never feels like a specific point of view is crammed down your throat. The characters are interesting and each have their own tone and points of view but unlike some fantasy novels on this scale, there aren’t too many characters to keep track of. There are some hints of slow burn romance and the beginnings of a quest. All in all the only negative I can really give is I wished it hadn’t ended when it did. Things were really ramping up and definitely have me excited for the next entry to the series (which I’ve already preordered). This was definitely more of the intro to the world, Magic, lore, and characters and while it contains plenty of excitement, I can see the sequel being even more high octane while delving deeper into the secrets that have been teased but not completely answered. I’ll update this with a more complete review here and on my FunreliableNarrator socials via video but Five solid stars and I can’t wait to see where the story and characters find themselves in the future!

My New Favorite!

This was my first audiobook and I loved it. I listened to it right after I finished reading the book, reinforcing the story for me. The narrator did a good job voicing the different characters. Mothmar has captured my interest. Amanda has written a wonderful first book and I am so excited to read and listen to the second book!

Loved it!

Loved this book! Such a captivating story and that twist at the ending was so exciting! I can’t wait for the second book!

Wonderfully surprised!

I thought this would be a bit slow for my liking but I was totally in on every page. A lot is happening, captivating setting and world building, intriguing characters. Can’t wait for book 2! (I will say some of the narrator’s voices were grating and I tried my best to not be too annoyed.)

Engaging YA Adventure Fantasy

I really enjoyed this YA fantasy. It has propecies, "the chosen one" trope and powers.
Although set in a fantasy world, the dual povs follow two different girls with different family dynamics. The author did a great job in showcasing these girls' hardships although coming from very different backgrounds. I also really enjoyed reading about the different sibling connections with both povs.
I was a bit confused throughout most of the book about how these two girls connected, but eventually it makes sense.

The plot twist at the end has me super eager to get my hands on the second book of the series. I'm hoping we get an audiobook of that one as well. (^_^)

If you are a parent or a high school teacher, I would not hesitate in letting your student or child read this book. It is truly YA. There are no curse words, except for made up ones and no sexual content. I do have physical copies of this book in my own classroom.

Enjoyable Storytelling

I enjoyed the story and the way things unfurled. The narrator was great. I'm excited about the next book.

I can't wait for the second book! 🤍

I *loved* reading my physical copy of DotS, but listening to it adds a whole other layer!
Layla Fatima did an excellent job. It was like she crawled in my head and portrayed the characters just as I had imagined they would sound! It was always easy to tell who was speaking. I have listened to some books where it was like mental gymnastics trying to figure out who was speaking, not with this one! It was easy to listen to, so it gave room to truly dive into the world.
Amanda Aulers' writing is superb and sucks you in. I love that one of the biggest overarching themes is about family. She does an excellent job portraying the complexities of family relationships.

I can't wait to return to Mothmar for the second book!