A universe where magic is real, choices shape destiny, and even a snarky talking cat might be the wisest voice in the room—D. B. Thomas’s debut middle grade fantasy, Wishes and Choices: Mythral’s Wish, delivers a vibrant and mind-bending adventure destined to captivate fans of His Dark Materials, A Wrinkle in Time, and early Harry Potter.
In the Three Realms, dark magic threatens to unravel reality itself. Mythral, the greatest living wizard, has glimpsed his own death through forbidden magic. Bound by the mysterious Law of Equilibrium, which twists free will to preserve fate, Mythral must break that universal law or face an agonizing death.
When fate and friends demand he take an apprentice—a fourteen-year-old girl named Kit from the nonmagical Realm One—Mythral’s pride and biases are challenged. Kit, clever, fiercely independent, and aching for adventure, is anything but the apprentice Mythral imagined. Together, they embark on a perilous journey through gryphon and dragon battles, magical duels, and betrayals, all while navigating the heavy weight of impossible choices.
With the Realms in jeopardy, the prophecy’s question looms: which of Mythral’s choices will ultimately save or doom them all—the creation of the Three Realms, his choice of apprentice, or the casting of a desperate and dangerous spell?
Literary Titan praises the novel as “a wild, layered ride through parallel realms, ancient magic, and the heavy weight of choice,” applauding its clever nonlinear timeline and emotional depth. BookLife calls it a “tense and fun” fantasy featuring "cozy relationships,” surprising lessons, and a heartwarming thaw of trust and friendship.
Packed with mind-bending twists, emotional journeys, and puzzles that challenge readers to question their own wishes and choices, this story is a fresh, introspective take on fantasy adventure for middle grade and young adult readers alike.
Wishes and Choices: Mythral’s Wish is now available on Kindle and in paperback on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Let the journey, and the choice, begin.
About the Author
D. B. Thomas grew up devouring the classic works of science fiction before venturing into the realms of fantasy and magical realism. Inspired by a lifelong fascination with the mysteries of time, space, and human nature—along with a few physics classes—Thomas infuses his storytelling with intricate puzzles, cosmic wonders, and sharp humor. A lover of games that stretch both body and mind, he delights in tweaking assumptions and challenging perspectives. In Wishes and Choices: Mythral’s Wish, Thomas invites readers not just to enjoy an adventure, but to question fate, free will, and the true meaning of their own choices.
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“Great Read. Didn't want to put it down.” - Barnes & Noble reader
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“Fantastic book. A great pick for young fantasy fans.” - Goodreads reader
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