A mythical relic believed to have the ability to grant any wish.

A map, leading the way through ancient and sealed catacombs.

Gam Gam’s return to Capital City is not what she expected when she stumbles upon her first clue to the Wishing Stone’s whereabouts. Joined by Mina and her new friend Emil, along with the undead retinue of Nugget, Sloughy, and Gerald, they set out to uncover secrets that could unravel more than just their lives.

The Wishing Stone by Adam Holcombe is the second book about the necromancer grandma Gam Gam and her new ward Mina.

The relationship between these two has grown even stronger, and I just adore the found family vibes. The humour and love makes this a warm and cosy book, but then there’s the necromancy, and the big bad villain, so it’s quite dark in places as well.

Cosy-Dark is definitely my latest obsession, and after I found Kingfisher I can’t get enough of it. Holcombe absolutely delivers on this craving!

This second book is faster paced and has more stakes and adventure. We meet friends and enemies, old and new, and get into a whole lot of trouble.

The story also delves a little deeper into the characters emotions. So it gives us both more action, but also more introspection and a look on loss and how they deal with it. There’s hope, friendship and family to counter balance the hard bits, which works out perfectly for my taste. I have no idea how the author manages to put so much story and character in such a short book, it must be magic.

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By Julia Kitvaria Sarene

Julia Kitvaria Sarene, a Munich native, spent a solid 21 years working as a bookseller. Her heart beats for fantasy novels — but don’t try to talk her into reading romance. She’s far too busy exploring epic worlds where dragons are more common than love triangles. As a reviewer for https://fantasy-faction.com, Julia brings her sharp eye and irreverent humor to the latest fantasy releases, offering critiques and praise that help readers navigate the realm of swords, sorcery, and supernatural wonders. When she’s not nose-deep in a book or battling the occasional villainous creature on paper, Julia can be found out in the wilds, either running, hiking, or practicing traditional archery. Yes, she’s one of those rare individuals who can probably lose an arrow while discussing the latest fantasy tome. (Loose as in go looking for it, rather than shoot, as she has much more love than talent for archery.) Her adventure doesn’t stop there—she’s also a proud owner of a cute black rescue dog who’s probably the only one who truly understands the complexities of her ever-growing book collection. And if you think her book obsession is a problem, think again. Julia’s collection has reached legendary proportions. She buys more books than any one person can read in a lifetime. No such thing as “too many” books in her world. Since her eyesight is on the decline (a tragic side effect of loving books a little too much), she’s a devoted fan of audiobooks, embracing the power of storytelling in every possible format.

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