'Yvohshihlan: the Guardian' by author JuleAnn brings a fresh, new voice to the science-fiction-fantasy genre, and tells the poignant, action-packed, and epic tale of Ayrien and Daerona, two young female bodyguards to Walaeic Ulordigwan, High King of Vaeilor, a small and out-of-the-way world noted for its closed, warrior society. Sharing the same tragic and violent past, the two women make a new home and find a new people amongst whom they can live, love, even thrive. But this safe haven, and newly adopted home, becomes threatened when the Empire, in the form of the predatory Tichaticans, targets Vaeilor. Once again, Ayrien and Daerona must face the destroyers of their old home worlds, and find themselves treading the delicate edge of a fate that offers only subjugation, invasion, or outright annihilation. Refusing to accept a repeat of their past fates, Ayrien, Daerona, alongside High King Walaeic and others, move to defend the way of life they hold above all things. In the process Ayrien discovers that the same delicate-edged fate that promised destruction could also bring forth an unexpected and unimagined future for herself and her adopted people. Author JuleAnn has delivered a tour de force, epic fantasy that will not disappoint. Written in lyrical and masterful prose, 'Yvohshihlan: the Guardian' is filled with nonstop action, otherworldly and exotic settings, fascinating and original creatures, and real characters that readers can root for and identify with. This is one sci-fi fantasy that does not just break new ground; it also entertains every step of the way. Mixing a fine balance of palace intrigue, combat action, and space-opera drama, JuleAnn offers up this, the first book in her wholly original 'Yvohshihlan' series. This is a must read for anyone who loves science fiction, but will also please all those epic fantasy and saga readers who revel in complex plotting, rich characterizations, and plot twists galore.