On Lavender Tides (Jekua Book 1)
FantasyAdded on January 12, 2026
Description
Ever since he was a kid, all Balt Vana wanted was to be a world-renowned Jekua Summoner like his grandmother, battling other Summoners in front of audiences of thousands. But from where he stands now, living up to the Vana name feels impossible.When his best friend Alani, an initiate at the local Church, is sent on a pilgrimage to find her path in life and the god she will follow, Balt sees the perfect opportunity to launch his career by escorting her across the archipelago and its purple seas. The islands are filled with monsters to imprint and Summoners to battle, with every victory bringing him one step closer to his dream.It will take more than just his family name to reach the same heights as his grandmother, but Balt won't stop until he does.
Reader Reviews
Check out my new youtube channel where I show my instant reactions to reading fantasy books seconds after I finish the book. 4.5 stars. A wonderful Pokémon inspired fantasy book that is impossible to put downOn Lavender Tides truly surprised me with how addicting it is once you begin reading. And after finishing it, I am desperately hungry for more of the series and am questioning why it has taken 25+ years for someone to write a book with this as the central premise as it translates extremely w
This Review ✍️ Blog 📖 Twitter 🐦 Instagram 📷 Support me ☕I was provided an E-book in exchange of an honest review.Actual Rating: 3.75 StarsWhen I got into the reading world and started getting familiar with all the famous books. I was always baffled by the fact that there aren’t many books with companions that fight and grow as in Pokemon. The closest thing I could find was Codex Alera which I unfortunately DNFed. Fast forward to this year when I saw this cover on twitter and it was described
4.5/5 stars. This was such a fun and fast (like less that 24 hours fast) read. I can't wait for more in Balt and Alani's journey through the islands. I love the creativity of the Jekua's while still grounding us in the familiarity to Pokemon. There is also the hinting at a greater mystery brewing and if that becomes and bigger part of the plot, I'd be super intrigued in that.
