Mimic Arcanist

Mimic Arcanist by Shami Stovall, published by Capital Station Books on April 18, 2023, is a fantasy novel that immerses readers in the life of Gray and Sorin Lexly at Astra Academy. Following a tumultuous start marked by a professor’s attempt on their lives and a portal to the abyssal hells, the story shifts focus to their academic pursuits. However, Gray’s discovery of a fragment of the portal during a camping trip reveals that the dangers are far from over, as abyssal monsters threaten to invade the world of the living.

In this edition, readers will encounter a blend of school life and epic fantasy elements as Gray navigates the challenges of his studies while grappling with the implications of his find. The narrative unfolds with a sense of urgency as Gray seeks to inform Professor Helmith about the potential dangers posed by the fragments of the portal. With 380 pages, this book explores themes of friendship, responsibility, and the looming threat of a Death Lord, all set against the backdrop of a mysterious graveyard beneath the sea.