The Book of Flying

Keith Miller's debut novel follows a young librarian who, despite being flightless, embarks on a quest to find the mythical place where humans can gain wings. The narrative blends high fantasy tropes with a distinctively whimsical and lyrical voice, treating the journey as both a physical adventure and a metaphorical search for identity and freedom. Miller’s prose is playful and imaginative, often subverting standard fantasy conventions with a lightness that prioritizes character and atmosphere over rigid world-building mechanics.

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