Hello friends!
I scheduled this post over a week in advance because today I’m too busy preparing and enjoying my book launch party.
Book launch! You read it right!
Today is Leanna Page’s birthday. As of today, The Legend of Leanna Page, Volume One: A Beginning is officially available to order in Paperback and Ebook at all major - and many smaller - retailers. (Also, if you read the book, you’ll see March 21st is literally Leanna’s birthday 🥳 )
We’re having a party! I’ll be sending pics later this week :)
This launch is more than an authorial debut for me. That’s actually the least of it, to the extent that I gave away author credit to the fictional narrator - Cedar Flyte. This book is the publishing debut of the nonprofit arts organziation For Elenvia: Publications and Productions which I helped to found and now serve as the Artistic Director of. Publishing this book is proof that we are able to publish a book, and we hope that will lead to people trusting us with their own work so that we can go on to publish as many books as we can that work towards our mission: using art to help people imagine a better world and consider how we might make it real.
Also, of course, it’s my book, and I’m really excited it’s getting out there.
Would you help us spread the word? Early reviews show that people other than us are finding The Legend of Leanna Page to be really something special, and I want to share that special story with as many people as possible.
Here’s what critics are saying:
“Flyte’s well-paced story is full of creative worldbuilding concepts and intriguing characters, and it features some thoughtfully timed twists and turns along the way. ... The narrative as a whole—in which Leanna and Kennedy grow and explore their world and work to encourage peace and understanding among their respective peoples and kingdoms—is exciting and skillfully delivered, and it’s sure to keep aficionados of the genre invested. An immersive and well-constructed adventure tale.”
– Kirkus Reviews - Read Full Review
“If you are looking for an epic fantasy flavored with mythical lore, adventure, a splash of drama and romance, plot twists, and suspense, The Legend of Leanna Page by Cedar Flyte is a perfect pick. ... The poetic prose unfolds at a deliberate pace, allowing readers to connect with the well-crafted cast. ... The cinematic depictions vividly captured the medieval setting and made me feel as if I were next to the cast, experiencing every moment. ... This page turner is an amazing debut in the Elenvian Adventures series, and I can’t wait to read the next installment.”
– Keith Mbuya for Readers’ Favorite (FIVE STARS) - Read Full Review
“The Legend of Leanna Page blends epic fantasy, political themes, and moral challenges in a single connected story. ... Flyte’s captivating writing sounds like a tale handed down through generations, giving it a lasting sense of history ... Family, loyalty, and bridging divides are central themes, and the story shows how understanding and cooperation matter in a divided world.”
– David Jaggart for Readers’ Favorite (FIVE STARS) - Read Full Review
“Reminiscent of classic fantasy, the rich, vivid prose and expertly crafted dialogue breathe into the book airs of intrigue, mysticism, and magic. I liked how the book shifted in the beginning from seemingly being focused on the royal families to landing on Esta, Byrdon, and then Leanna and Kennedy, as the focal points. It sets the book apart from the countless fantasy novels about warring Kings, Princes and Princesses by bringing the action down to the level of the common man and woman (and fairy!). [...] The Legend of Leanna Page is a must read for epic fantasy fans.”
– Megan Weiss for Reedsy Discovery (FIVE STARS) - Read Full Review
“Cedar Flyte builds a secondary world whose most arresting feature is not its marvels but its moral weight ... Flyte writes with patience for the process and consequences, showing how borders are strengthened by ink and ceremony before a stone is ever laid. ... A spectacular entry into the series.”
– Jamie Michele for Readers’ Favorite (FIVE STARS) - Read Full Review
And readers are loving it:
“Everyone who knows me dearly now knows about this book, and anyone who will get to know me will eventually get to know it too. I genuinely did not want this book to end once I started it. ... This book has everything for everyone; romance, betrayal, found family — and in my opinion the most important part, a courageous, compelling heroine in Leanna. As the author has said, she is the kind of character that stays with you even after you close the book, and I find that to be true. I loved both the poetry and the prose in this book, it was such a fun time throughout.”
– Terezija Meštrović, Reviewer on NetGalley, Five Stars - Read Full Review
“This book was a pleasant surprise. I wasn’t sure what to expect out of it, but I felt captivated by the story and always excited to pick it back up. I’m not a usual reader of books with fairies and things of that nature, but I couldn’t stop thinking about how much I enjoyed reading it.”
– Alyssa Woodley, Reviewer on NetGalley
“I really enjoyed this book a lot. I like that it was a general fiction with a sci-fi and fantasy aspect but also a literary fiction also. I like the setting, the writing style, the plot and plot twist…. I like how the story played out throughout the book. I like how the story evolved through out the book. I would definitely read more from this author in the future. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes general fiction with literary fiction and sci-fi and fantasy aspects.”
– Nicole Bannister, Reviewer on NetGalley
“This story feels like a quiet opening, right from the first page. Not loud or flashy - instead, it leans into mood, pulling you through questions of self and purpose. There is room here, space for growth, especially as Leanna steps further into who she might become. What stands now may shift later, quietly building toward something deeper.
Lastly, I really like the book cover; it is the art that sparks my interest to read this book. I would love to recommend this to fantasy readers.”
– anzel liyi, Reviewer on NetGalley
How to get your copy!
The coolest way to go about getting a copy of this book would be to walk into your favorite independent bookstore, ask if they have any in stock (they probably don’t), and then ask them to order it for you. You’ll support a cool indie store, and you’ll show the store there is interest in the book which may lead to them to stocking it on their shelves which would be super cool for me.
This may also work at libraries and wouldn’t cost you a thing!
Otherwise, you can visit the book’s page on the For Elenvia website to see all the places you can order your copy online: https://forelenvia.org/the-legend-of-leanna-page
What about Volume 2??
It’s here! I’m serially releasing an early version of Volume 2 on Cedar Flyte’s substack right now! So, go catch up on Volume 1 and then jump right into the sequel:
