In the kingdom of Galusha, beauty hides corruption, and power balances on the edge of fear. Four kings bow to one queen-Genevive, dazzling and ruthless, her reign as intoxicating as it is destructive. Yet beneath her jeweled crown lies a secret that has long poisoned her heart: a bitter jealousy born decades ago when a woman named Stella captured the love Genevive could never claim.Now, Stella's daughter, Lola, bears the weight of that ancient resentment. Bold, fiery, and unafraid to challenge injustice, Lola lives in the eastern division of Cavaska, tending the kingdom's sacred uni-lions-majestic creatures bound to humans by faith and spirit. Her life is humble, her dreams simple, until her love for Joel, a noble hunter known for his courage and compassion, draws the Queen's wrath. In a cruel act of vengeance meant to wound Lola, Genevive banishes Joel to the mysterious realm of KaKorrah-a land untouched by mortal hands, shrouded in legend, faith, and the forgotten light of Eschol, god of the universe.But Lola refuses to let hatred have the final word.With the quiet support of King Brandan, she embarks on a perilous quest across the Day and Night Forests, two vast and enchanted realms that divide Galusha from KaKorrah. The forests pulse with ancient magic-each sector ruled by its own guardian and shaped by lessons of courage, compassion, and truth. Along her journey, Lola is joined by a diverse fellowship of allies: Kamerhon, a brave yet restless warrior haunted by failure; Kyliah, a steadfast healer whose strength runs deep; Xavier, an impulsive optimist with a fierce heart; and Garrhett, the headstrong commander of Cavaska's royal army.Together, they battle illusions, serpents, and spirits-trials that test not only their bodies but their souls. Yet the greatest dangers lurk not in the shadows of the forest, but within the hearts of those who travel beside her. Betrayal, temptation, and loss will transform Lola into more than she ever imagined: a leader, a believer, and the spark of a rebellion that could reshape the kingdom.As Queen Genevive's assassin draws near and forbidden magic stirs once more, Lola learns that true strength is not born of vengeance or power, but of faith-faith in the unseen hand of Eschol, in a love that endures through suffering, and in the truth that light born of pain burns brightest of all.Each step brings her closer to Joel-and closer to uncovering a prophecy set in motion long before her birth.Lola - Journey to KaKorrah is an epic fantasy of faith, courage, and redemption. Blending the wonder of The Chronicles of Narnia, the intensity of Throne of Glass, and the heartfelt spirit of Shadow and Bone, R.K. Gunnell's sweeping debut explores what happens when one young woman dares to challenge darkness itself. For readers who crave richly layered worlds, strong female leads, and stories that entwine romance, danger, and destiny, this is the journey you've been waiting for.
