"The multilayered mythology, ambitious quest narrative, and urgency of Lys’s sarcastic narrative voice keep the pages flying. With twists, betrayals, and revelations aplenty, this will have readers hooked.”

– Publishers Weekly on The Lost Reliquary

"Ely’s original world and fast-paced action creates a compulsive and memorable read."

– BookPage on The Lost Reliquary

“Fun, irreverent, and propulsive. Ely creates an oppressive theocratic world populated by dodgy gods and fascinating mortals. This is the start of an explosive series!” 

– T. L. Huchu, author of The Library of the Dead on The Lost Reliquary

“Steeped in ancient secrets and heart-pounding adventure, The Lost Reliquary will sweep you into a brutal world of corrupted power and uneasy alliances. A ruthless, epic, and darkly hilarious read.” 

– Sara Hashem, author of The Jasad Heir on The Lost Reliquary

"[A]n excellent mixture of dark action fantasy, reluctant buddy cop detective story, and long simmering revenge that is perfect for wiling away a weekend with."

– Lightspeed Magazine on The Lost Reliquary

“Action-packed and original, The Lost Reliquary is a riveting adventure set in a brutal world of religious oppression. Lys’s struggles to manage past trauma and a long-buried hatred of the very power she’s sworn to serve gripped me from the very first page.” 

– M. H. Ayinde, author of A Song of Legends Lost on The Lost Reliquary

"The Lost Reliquary is poised to be a gritty fantasy filled with betrayal, action, and a mission that could either save the last remaining god or cause the world to slip into something else entirely. It's high stakes with huge rewards, and that’s what makes not only for the best epic fantasy, but for the best franchises."

– Winter is Coming on The Lost Reliquary