V.L. Bovalino, "The Second Death of Locke" (w/ Carolyn Pallof)

We are thrilled to welcome Pittsburgh native, V.L. Bovaline, back to White Whale to celebrate the publication of her new fantasy romance, The Second Death of Locke. She will be joined in conversation with White Whale's very own, Carolyn Palloff.

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Love. Loyalty. Sacrifice.

Grey Flynn has dedicated her life to her mage, Kier. She will be his blade on the battlefield, his healer and protector. The deep well of raw power inside her is Kier’s to wield. They are bound together by blood and magic, but there is one truth Grey dare not reveal . . . not even to Kier.

When a quest to protect the child of an enemy kingdom pulls them into a dangerous mission, Grey will need to decide what she’s willing to sacrifice to protect her secret.

For Grey is no ordinary magical well, and if she dies, all magic dies with her. The Second Death of Locke is a devastatingly romantic epic fantasy about the undying bond between a knight and their mage, perfect for fans of Rachel Gillig and Alix E. Harrow.

V.L. BOVALINO is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and now lives in the UK. She loves obscure academic facts, folklore, and oversized sweaters. Find her on X as @toribov and Instagram as @toribovalino.

CAROLYN is a Pittsburgh native and University of Pittsburgh graduate, where she studied English literature, communications, and religion, while also persuing a minor in creative writing. She is White Whale's Inventory Manager as well as the section manager for Kids, Young Adult, and Fantasy. When she's not reading about dark-haired morally grey princes or strong heroines weilding swords, she's most likely napping with her two cats, Kit and Koda.

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