Book Details:
Book Title: The Illumination: Izol by Mescal
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 368 pages
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Tanager Ink Publishing
Release date: November, 2025
Content Rating: PG: There is no swearing, and nothing explicit in my book. As far as fantasy series goes, it is more on the conservative side with less romantic material than most.
Book Title: The Illumination: Izol by Mescal
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 368 pages
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Tanager Ink Publishing
Release date: November, 2025
Content Rating: PG: There is no swearing, and nothing explicit in my book. As far as fantasy series goes, it is more on the conservative side with less romantic material than most.
Book Description:
She went into the woods an ordinary young woman. She returned marked by destiny.
When Izol crosses the boundary of the forbidden forest, she encounters a terror that should have ended her life. Instead, she is not only spared, but chosen. A mysterious messenger reveals a truth that will shatter everything she thought she knew about her family, her people, and her purpose.
Found bloodied and half-conscious, Izol returns home changed. But not everyone is ready for a young woman touched by the divine.
As tensions rise within the keep and dangerous eyes turn toward her, Izol must choose between who she was raised to be—and the powerful, terrifying truth of who she is. As the verity of her awakening begins to spread, those with something to lose will do anything to silence her.
Izol: The Illumination is a sweeping story of awakening, devotion, and betrayal. For readers who love epic storytelling grounded in emotional intimacy, myth, and wonder.
She went into the woods an ordinary young woman. She returned marked by destiny.
When Izol crosses the boundary of the forbidden forest, she encounters a terror that should have ended her life. Instead, she is not only spared, but chosen. A mysterious messenger reveals a truth that will shatter everything she thought she knew about her family, her people, and her purpose.
Found bloodied and half-conscious, Izol returns home changed. But not everyone is ready for a young woman touched by the divine.
As tensions rise within the keep and dangerous eyes turn toward her, Izol must choose between who she was raised to be—and the powerful, terrifying truth of who she is. As the verity of her awakening begins to spread, those with something to lose will do anything to silence her.
Izol: The Illumination is a sweeping story of awakening, devotion, and betrayal. For readers who love epic storytelling grounded in emotional intimacy, myth, and wonder.
Meet the Author:
In my adolescent years, I was an extreme introvert, though I had a few friends I was close with; if you weren’t acquainted with me, you would probably perceive me as asocial. I believe it was in my mid-20’s that my persona changed. I graduated from college at twenty-three and began working part-time with a major US airline. I thought the job exciting and the ability to travel the world made the position hugely attractive.
My sojourn in the airline industry was only until I had decided on a permanent career path, or so I thought. Many years later, after traveling to a multitude of countries on five continents, having two boys who also traveled the globe with me, I find myself here, at this monumental moment where I’ve embarked on a new adventure, this all unfolding by happenstance, a bedtime story I told my nieces had etched its way in my mind.
The story slowly revealed itself as I sat having lunch in my office, on my commute home late at night, and while meandering the farmers market on weekends, I would see my story in my mind’s eye.
Finally, on a trip to Copenhagen in December five years ago, it beckoned me, the inner child, when I visited the statue of the Little Mermaid with my niece. Watching her entranced by the serin, I felt her wonderment as if reliving the experience of my first reading of the fairytale at the age of ten. A whispered voice caught my ear, and a single word summoned my heart. WRITE!
Invigorated by this calling, I set to paper what had been dancing in my head. Now here we are: the Izol series has been birthed. My grandmother’s words stood the test of time: “Wherever you are, there you’ll find yourself.”
connect with the author: website ~ instagram~ goodreads
In my adolescent years, I was an extreme introvert, though I had a few friends I was close with; if you weren’t acquainted with me, you would probably perceive me as asocial. I believe it was in my mid-20’s that my persona changed. I graduated from college at twenty-three and began working part-time with a major US airline. I thought the job exciting and the ability to travel the world made the position hugely attractive.
My sojourn in the airline industry was only until I had decided on a permanent career path, or so I thought. Many years later, after traveling to a multitude of countries on five continents, having two boys who also traveled the globe with me, I find myself here, at this monumental moment where I’ve embarked on a new adventure, this all unfolding by happenstance, a bedtime story I told my nieces had etched its way in my mind.
The story slowly revealed itself as I sat having lunch in my office, on my commute home late at night, and while meandering the farmers market on weekends, I would see my story in my mind’s eye.
Finally, on a trip to Copenhagen in December five years ago, it beckoned me, the inner child, when I visited the statue of the Little Mermaid with my niece. Watching her entranced by the serin, I felt her wonderment as if reliving the experience of my first reading of the fairytale at the age of ten. A whispered voice caught my ear, and a single word summoned my heart. WRITE!
Invigorated by this calling, I set to paper what had been dancing in my head. Now here we are: the Izol series has been birthed. My grandmother’s words stood the test of time: “Wherever you are, there you’ll find yourself.”
connect with the author: website ~ instagram~ goodreads
Enter the Giveaway:
My Review:
I have to admit that I am one of those readers that usually judge a book by its cover. When I first saw the cover to The Illumination: Izol by Mescal (M S Tanager), I was intrigued and immediately wanted to read it. I was honored to have the opportunity to have that chance. I was not disappointed. This book was full of fantasy, adventure, mystery, suspense, action, and danger. I found that the main character of Izol was admirable and courageous. I loved getting to know and I admired her so much. I wanted to keep reading to find out more and more about it. There was a lot that unfolds throughout the story that held my attention from start to finish. Overall, I thought it was a great book to read. I am not normally a fantasy fan, however, that was not the case with this one. I loved it.
I am going to give The Illumination: Izol five stars. I highly recommend it for readers who love to read fantasy fiction. I hope to get y hands and eyes on the next installation from the Izol series to see what Mescal (M S Tanager) has in store for their readers and fans. I thought this one should not be missed and definitely worth reading.
I received a paperback copy of Mescal (M S Tanager)'s The Illumination: Izol from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
