Escape from Media: Where Magic is Forbidden and Love is Dangerous: 1 (Echoes of Aloria) - Softcover

Stoker, Brandy

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798992815214

Publisher: Brandy Over 40, 2025

Synopsis

In a city where magic is a death sentence, unlocking her true power is the only way to save her daughter.
Brandy Stoker’s dystopian romantasy novel, Escape from Media, is a pulse-pounding tale for fans of An Ember in the Ashes and Throne of Glass.

A devoted single mother on the brink of losing everything...
Dr. Malin Neldoreth had a quiet life working in a clinic until a rogue smuggler named Will Hawkson caught her eleven-year-old daughter wielding forbidden magic. In the city of Media, those with powers are executed or wiped out by suppression microchips. Now, with her daughter's life on the line and the shocking discovery that her own powerful magic has been hidden by a chip since birth, Malin must trust Will to help them escape the city before Media's ruthless enforcers capture them.

• Hidden Powers & High-Stakes Rebellion: Dive into a rich science-fantasy world where oppressive, advanced technology clashes with ancient elven alliances, and latent magic violently awakens.
• Fierce Found Family: Follow a deeply protective rogue, a resilient doctor, and two magically gifted children as they forge an unbreakable bond to survive the deadly journey to a sanctuary called Aloria.
• Fated Mates & Slow-Burn Emotional Depth: Experience a fast-paced, magnetic physical connection that deepens into a tender, slow-burn romance as Will and Malin lower their walls and learn to truly trust each other.

With breathtaking suspense and emotional twists, Escape from Media is a must-read sci-fi fantasy romance story.
'Buy Now' to join the rebellion and start the adventure today

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Dual POV Audiobook narrated by Laura Holowitz and Walker Williams,
and Special Edition foil and sprayed edges versions all available on Amazon

This series is perfect for readers who enjoy:
• Dystopian fantasy with romance and rebellion
• Complex characters, moral ambiguity, and emotional stakes
• Found family and protector dynamics
• Magical systems suppressed by authoritarian rule
• Con Artist relationships and slow-burn tension
• Series like Legend, Divergent, and Throne of Glass
• Spicy Romance

Content Warning:
This story contains themes of violence, war, emotional trauma, child endangerment, authoritarian control, and romantic intimacy. Scenes may include battle sequences, injuries, references to loss and grief, and sensual content between consenting adults.
Reader discretion is advised. Recommended for readers 17 and over.

Includes themes of:
• Hidden magic
• Oppressive regimes
• Found family
• Strong female characters
• He does a Love Con on her (slow burn)
• Survival against impossible odds
• Rebellion, sacrifice, and hope

About this title

About the Author

Brandy Stoker is a storyteller whose tales of love, resilience, and self-discovery captivate readers long after the final page. Growing up in Maryland, she draws inspiration from the charming landscapes and communities of her hometown to create relatable characters and vivid settings.Brandy has been writing since middle school and is a proud mother of three adult children. Life challenges, including health scares and a difficult divorce, led her to embrace independence and inspire others to do the same. Her books reflect her passion for personal growth and the beauty of real-life connections, offering readers examples of resilience and self-discovery.When she's not writing, Brandy enjoys coffee, watching koi, and playing games with friends. By day, she works in statistics and finance, balancing her analytical work with her creative side. Recently, she's embraced new hobbies like painting and caring for her koi pond.Brandy invites you to explore her heartfelt stories and encourages you to leave a review. She loves hearing from readers and values their feedback.

Edition details

• Publisher: Brandy Over 40
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798992815214
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Van Allman Angelee
• Number of pages: 431
• Editor: Windrow Jennifer