"From the opening pages where we meet titular protagonist, Emily along with the two worlds she inhabits, Barré sets up readers for a fun and often times erotic adventure through scenery both intimately familiar and wildly bizarre." ~ C. Ryan, Editor, The Citadel Magazine

"This was a fun little romp with some of my favorite tropes. Fantasy intertwined with earth elements and romance. I highly recommend this quick break from the day to day." ~ J. W.

"Game of Thrones taught us the pleasure of immersing ourselves in a complex, magical world of conflict, ambition, and dueling strong-willed characters. Want dragons? Awen Rising has them—and reptilian adversaries on par with the danger of the White Walkers...Set in a time only a decade or two from now, O. J. Barré's tale is one that will catch you up and not let you go." ~ R. Yeomans, Author

"The novel is cinematic in scope, and immerses the reader in a fully realized, dynamic world just begging for spin-off stories. And although rooted in the fantastic, the characters are alive, believable, and complex.There's a lot here, and through a wonderful flare for writing, she makes it work--as if by magic." ~ W. Willey, Ingram Library, UWGA

"A fun and fantastical read." ~ V. Carr

"Beautifully written." K.Z.