Title: Menilmonea (The Cycle of the Titans #1)
Author: David Catuhe
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Self-published
Source: Bookinfluencers.com
Format: Hardcover
Release Date: September 10, 2025
Rating: ★★★★★
Goodreads Synopsis:
Menilmonea’s life is guided by traditions, rituals, and legends, all centered around worship of the Mother. A mycomanceress, the young girl once received a gift connecting her to nature and mushrooms, though she views it more as a curse.
When the turtle Titan Tunka, protector of their village, fails to awaken from his slumber, Menilmonea and her friend Aureal set out in search of help from the neighboring frog Titan. But never did they expect to feel so shaken by the upheavals unraveling their world, which may well be on the verge of collapse… This marks the beginning of a journey of transformation in which the two friends must face revelations that could shatter everything they thought they knew about their world… and the very history of their people.
A coming-of-age fantasy novel that defies genre conventions and readerly expectations, Menilmonea skillfully weaves together belief, heritage, and the search for identity. Here, the adventure begins when you stop following the rules.
Review:
This is a great fantasy story! The main character, Menilmonea, had the ability to communicate with mushrooms, which I’ve never read about before. It was an interesting exciting adventure story about two girls who go on a journey to save their village. There were beautiful illustrations throughout the book which showed the gorgeous fantasy setting!
Menilmonea is a beautiful fantasy book!
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Content warning: death of parents (off page)
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