The Everling Series

“This entire place, this world we keep down here, it wasn’t just founded by others like you. Yeah, they brought others down. Clades and the like. And they grew this world. Here, where we didn’t have to hide what we are. And science could take focus. But they also oversaw this world. They were in charge of everything. So, one day, you’ll be in charge of it, too.”

Chezzy couldn’t help but laugh, everything spinning around him. “What? Why would I be in charge?”

“Because, you… outlive us all.”

The Everling series book 2

The Everling and the Child of Sacrifice

The attack of the Acid King has shaken Balefire. With the school beset by public outcry, increased evestry involvement, and holiday festivities, the students must also contend with a wildly indifferent director. Amidst turmoil and troubling rumors, Chezzy finds himself forming an unlikely relationship. Together, the new couple and their friends seek the normalcy of Minerocket tryouts and Sidelight dates, while leaving the ordeal of the Acid King behind. But when a school dance is cut short by the monstrous abduction of a classmate, it becomes clear that everyone is still far from safe. Faced with finding the missing student, Chezzy defies Aris Kepler and the evestry, proving just how dangerous an everling can be. But immortality means little for… the child of sacrifice.

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BookViral Reviews

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“The Everling and the Child of Sacrifice succeeds as both a continuation and an escalation of the series. It broadens the stakes while sharpening the emotional conflicts at its heart. […] For readers who enjoyed the first book’s blend of dark fantasy, speculative science, and character-driven storytelling, this sequel offers a richer, more ambitious chapter in what is shaping up to be a strikingly original series.
It is an unreservedly recommended Golden Quill read! ”
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“The Everling and the Child of Sacrifice by J. Christie is a YA fantasy that mixes school life with darker ideas about power, survival, and growing up in a place where students aren’t always safe. The book shifts between daily school scenes and risky situations, keeping things lively while still staying close to the characters. […] The story looks at themes like identity and trust, especially when friendships clash, and secrets come to the surface. If you like YA school stories with some mystery, a touch of sci-fi, and friendships, you’ll enjoy this book.“
K.C. Finn

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“The Everling and the Child of Sacrifice by J. Christie is a transportive novel combining elements of science fiction, fantasy, and political intrigue into an imaginative coming-of-age story, and the much-anticipated sequel to The Everling and the Acid King. […] The novel also maintains its beautifully gritty, emotive quality despite the even more enhanced speculative and fantastical elements of this new storyline, which makes the stakes even higher, and the danger all the more realistic. Overall, I cannot recommend The Everling and the Child of Sacrifice enough for fans of the series so far, and I am eagerly awaiting more in the world of Boletare to set my imagination aflame once again.”
Midwest Book Review

“Librarians seeking an action-packed fantasy adventure that will especially appeal to teens both familiar with the first book or new to the series will find The Everling and the Child of Sacrifice a rush of heady adventure that proves easy to highly recommend because it’s hard to put down. Newcomers will quickly absorb the story’s intersection of tech and nightmare, and will join Veronica and Chezzy in examining this world’s darkest secrets. Replete with thoroughly absorbing characters and twists even prior fans won’t see coming, The Everling and the Child of Sacrifice both neatly concludes this segment and leaves the door more than ajar for more series adventures […]”
D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer

The Everling series book 1

The Everling and the Acid King

14-year-old Chezzy might have just ruined his last chance at getting adopted. And after dozens of rejections, aging out of his children’s home is about to become a reality. So, when he’s half kidnapped by the madcap professor, Aris Kepler, he goes along with it. Brought far underground, he discovers a vast society bursting with mutants, the world’s greatest scientists, and the results of centuries of technological advancement. Here, Chezzy learns that he is the last of the immortal everlings, who founded this tech paradise. But once enrolled at Kepler’s school, Chezzy is quickly charged with finding an elusive figure hiding in the campus. As he juggles studies, making friends, and uncovering his own disturbing history, the everling learns how far he’ll go to keep everyone safe from… the Acid King.

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“The Everling and The Acid King by J. Christie is a wildly inventive and emotionally charged science fantasy adventure that takes the beloved ‘magical school’ trope and electrifies it with sharp edges and adult stakes. […] The Everling and The Acid King is an unforgettable, genre-defying debut that fuses fantasy and science into something truly unique and emotionally resonant […]”
K.C. Finn
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“Christie stirs up enjoyable comparisons to Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters from Marvel’s X-Men comics. […] Christie is wise enough to leave plenty of room for exploring the setting and characters in future novels. The author also smartly does what few writers remember to do in series openers—resolving the main storyline while also hinting at the future, rather than leaving everything major plot points hanging. Overall, it’s an engaging introduction to a fantastical world.
An inventive first novel that’s enlivened by an appealing hero.”
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“Some novels borrow familiar tropes. Others tear them apart and rebuild them into something new. The Everling and the Acid King does the latter. [...] What makes The Everling and the Acid King stand out is its refusal to dilute its ambition. It blends science fiction and fantasy without apology. [...] Most importantly, it treats its characters seriously. Actions have consequences. Beliefs shape outcomes. [...] For readers who want fantasy with teeth — and a story that chooses conviction over comfort — The Everling and the Acid King delivers. [...] It is highly recommended!”
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City Book Review - Los Angeles

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" [...] The Everling and the Acid King is a fever dream of found family, hidden trauma, and secret power. There’s sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and humor, and it all blends in a way that works better than it has any right to. I closed the book, still buzzing from it. [...] this story zaps you out of your comfort zone [...]. I don’t know what’s coming next in this series, but I’m in."
Kyle Eaton
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Midwest Book Review

“ […] this compelling saga will appeal to YA and adult sci-fi AND fantasy audiences who like their stories packed with science and emotional connection. […] Because of all the action, well-developed tension, and compelling characters and atmosphere that swirl around Chezzy’s life and world, The Everling and the Acid King stands out from the crowd. […] Libraries seeking a blend of hard science, fantasy, sci-fi, and quest saga will find The Everling and the Acid King easy to recommend.”
D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer
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Readers' Favorite - Audiobook

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“J. Christie has created a fantasy world of powers, abilities, danger, and destiny. […] I was hooked from the beginning of this audiobook, and narrator Solomon Swerling's storytelling held my attention throughout. His vocal performance skillfully transitions between various characters, making each one stand out. The atmosphere was created through pacing, emphasis, and pauses. […] This story came alive wonderfully through the different voices and emotions.”
Alma Boucher
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“The narrated edition, performed by Solomon Swerling, adds an additional layer of immersion to an already cinematic story. Swerling’s measured pacing and tonal control bring clarity to the novel’s darker philosophical exchanges while giving distinct energy to its more explosive sequences. His performance captures both the vulnerability of Chezzy and the unsettling gravitas of the Acid King, making the audiobook a compelling companion to the printed text.”
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