Welcome, Friend!
My name is Ellen ES Ceely.
I’m a fantasy author for young adults. Below, you’ll find information about my books. If you’re looking for maps and character lists, you’ll find those in the navigation bar. For more information on where to purchase, please click the “books” tab. To watch funny videos about my life and stay up to date on day-to-day events, you can find me on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok.
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Child of Shadows, The Legends of Zale
“I followed my gut and tightened my grip, plunging ever deeper into the cold, dark, raging water.”
Son of Kings, The Legends of Zale
“I didn’t come here to live.
I came here to save the Shadows.”
Tropes & Themes
Child of Shadows
Found Family
Platonic Love
The Chosen One
Reluctant Hero
Portal Fantasy
Romance Level: Zero
Violence Rating: PG-13
Language: Mild
Son of Kings
Revenge
Morally Gray Main Character
Destined to Rule
Found Family
The Evil Overlord
Romance Level: Low/Love Triangle
Violence Rating: PG-13
Language: Mild
Daughter of Sorrow
Grief
Disappointing Heroes
Unreliable Narrator
Generational Trauma
Owning Your Story
Romance Level: Low
Violence Rating: PG-13
Language: Mild
A Curse of Feathers & Fools
The Princess Saves Herself
The Princess Saves her Kingdom
Arranged Marriage
Curse/Be Careful What You Wish For
Sacrifice
Romance Level: Zero
Violence Rating: PG-13
Language: Mild
Then There Was Red
Mystery “who dunnit”
Quest
Not Everything Is As It Seems
Found Family
Shape-Shifter
Misunderstood Villain
Romance Level: Zero
Violence Rating: PG-13
Language: Mild
A Curse of Feathers & Fools, a fairytale retelling of “The 7 Ravens”
“I will not go quietly to my doom.”
Notable Book Quotes
“I can’t promise we’ll win,” Hadithi said again, reaching out for my hand, palm upturned. “I can’t promise you’ll succeed, or you won’t experience horrible things. But I can promise we’ll be with you until the very end.”
“Heartbreak is a terrible thing, even when you know it’s inevitable. But it’s up to you to decide what to do with it because your heart has only begun to crack.”
“Not all of us are strong enough to break the spells that bind us, Eliora.”
“My question for you, Princess Sarilda, is how much are you willing to sacrifice for brothers you’ve never met?”
“No matter where you go, no matter how you try to hide, I will find you.
Consider this my solemn vow. Until the day I die, I will hunt you down.
With my last breath, I will seek your demise.”
Ellen ES Ceely 