Children of the Earth

A Mothmar Novel (The Mothmar Trilogy, Book 2)

By: Amanda Auler

Narrated by: Layla Fatima, Ritchie Berrie

Receive from above or take from below, Light versus Dark, you reap what you sow.

With her newly acquired Gift burning inside her, Solyana Marusda leads her group through the Mothmar snow in search of the prophecy’s secrets. But when they stumble upon the city of Takanah, they find themselves surrounded by the Taka Reu and all it threatens to unleash. Desperate for answers, Solyana finds herself on a path paved with the sacrifices of others—sacrifices that make her wonder whether she is the savior or the destruction of her people.

In the wake of carnage, nearly everything Pallah Bogson holds dear has slipped through her fingers. With a rumor of hope, she sets out in search of the truth that promises a place of belonging. But as her connection to the Mother Below grows, so too does the influence of forces beyond her control—and when Pallah finds herself the instrument of chaos, there is no way of telling what is or isn’t her own will.

All the while, someone is watching, waiting—with more sinister schemes than either girl can know.

A story of friendship, family, and the choices that shape us. Dive into the world of Mothmar and experience magic, animal companionship, and adventure layered through time and dipped in mystery.

©2023 Amanda Auler (P)2024 Amanda Auler

A must read!

Continues the saga and keeps you at the edge of your seat! Can’t wait for book 3 to come out.

Amanda Auler has done it again!

Amanda Auler has done it again with a story that sinks its saber teeth into your attention and won’t let go.



Solyana and her companions continue their journey beyond the safety of their valley where they discover the Mothmar beyond is not what they thought.



Meanwhile, Pallah’s family continues to crumble, and the voice in her head is growing louder. All the while she practices the dark side of her Gift.



Narrative Voice: 3rd person (three)

Cussing/profanity: 0/5*

Drug/alcohol use: 1/5

Kissing: 1/5

Sex/nudity: 0/5

Violence/gore: 3/5



Amanda Auler’s scrumptious writing style transforms this book into a cinematic experience, with diverse character arcs, addictive plot, an insidious villain, and of course PLOT TWISTS. I enjoy intense fantasy, and there are definitely spouts of darker elements that delivered on that. Amazingly emotional reading experience. I hungrily await the third book!

Layla Fatima once again captures the characters well with the dual POV, while Ritchie Berrie takes on the role of the villain. Agk, his performance is amazing!



For fans who love prophecies, elemental abilities, chosen one (or ARE they??), animal companions, mystery, sibling bonds, and plot twists.



5/5 would recommend

*curse words are said in a fantasy language

Ahhh I want the next book

Wow I really enjoyed this story!! I really loved the dual time lines!

I’m on the edge of my seat waiting for book 3!!