In a world where alves and humans coexist in a fragile peace, tensions simmer beneath the surface. Humans envy the alves' longevity, grace, and beauty, while the alves see humans as reckless destroyers of nature. Amidst this backdrop, Xak Stellar, born of an alven mother and a human father, stands as a unique bridge between the two races. Or he would, if he didn’t hide his heritage from his human friends. The truth? Xak is the only known human-alvish child to survive full term and be birthed alive, and by all rights, half of him should hate the other half.

Xak’s life takes a thrilling turn when he escapes from slavers and embarks on a perilous journey. From battling entranced ogres and carnivorous fauna to confronting evil dukes with dark allies, Xak’s adventures are nothing short of epic. His quest leads him to dragon-infested Fire Island, where he must save the only witness who can clear his name with the king. And that’s all before the hundred-page climax of this huge novel.

Come join Xak on adventures said to be reminiscent of Prydain, Narnia, Earthsea, and Pern, a must-read for fans of dark fantasy books for young adults, epic fantasy books for adults, and science fiction series that blend magic, mystery, and destiny.

The Adventures of Xak Stellar, Book One, Fire Island is a masterful blend of action, intrigue, and young adult fantasy fiction. With high-stakes journeys, character-driven growth, and a backdrop of racial tension and ancient secrets, it fits perfectly alongside fiction teen young adult books that explore identity, power, and courage. Readers looking for dark fantasy books for young adults romance, or those who love richly built worlds in epic fantasy books, will find this series unforgettable.

M. R. Mathias wrote a half-million-word fantasy series (actually several), but one series in particular was filled with sexual connotations, graphic scenes, and mature motivations, making it unsuitable for anyone under 17. Though it performed well, the NC-17 rating limited its reach. The story itself, however, was too compelling to stay hidden.

That’s where Suzza Sarra, Mathias’s trusted proofreader and an accomplished author in her own right, stepped in. She took the adult series and reimagined it for a younger audience, stripping away the explicit material and recreating the world with all-new names, maps, and themes more suitable for young adult books fantasy readers. Her effort resulted in a “sanitized,” but no less thrilling version of the original. a perfect fit for readers of time-tested fantasy series and newer fans of science fiction and fantasy for teens.

Now with Book Three nearly complete, and material mapped out for Book Four and beyond, The Adventures of Xak Stellar is set to become a fantasy romance series for all ages, powerful enough to captivate adults and clean enough to welcome younger readers. If you’ve read The Legend of Vanx Malic, you may notice subtle echoes of that world, but this is a new story with its own soul.

And since The Legend of Vanx Malic has become buried beneath searches for “The Legend of Vox Machina,” it’s only fitting that Xak Stellar rises from the shadows to claim his rightful place among today’s fantasy and YA heroes.