Join Fond du Lac fantasy author Larissa Antonioni for a celebration of the publication of her debut novel, A Realm of Lies and Power, which was released December 22, 2024! There will be free refreshments. FREE to attend; Antonioni will have books for sale at the end of the reading.

Larissa Antonioni is a debut author with a passion for crafting stories that blend everyday romance with fantastical adventures. When she is not lost in the worlds of her imagination, she can be found savoring a cup of coffee, cherishing the joys of motherhood, and enjoying precious moments with her husband and their beloved Belgian Tervuren Shepherd, Yennefer.​ Antonioni also offers developmental editing and proofreading services for writers and will be teaching a fantasy fiction workshop at Lake Literary Center in downtown Fond du Lac on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

She is thrilled to announce the publication of her debut novel, A Realm of Lies and Power, the first installment of The Arcane Chronicles series. This new adult fantasy romance follows Davina, a young woman navigating a world of hidden magic, betrayal, and unexpected love.

Sixteen years ago, Davina's parents died under mysterious circumstances, leaving her with a legacy of dark secrets and forbidden magic. Now, as similar deaths haunt the Onyx City, Davina's hidden abilities threaten to surface. All she wants is to bury her magic and live a quiet life, but fate has other plans.

 Renwick, the High Lord's Assassin, has been infatuated by Davina for years. Bound by duty yet consumed by desire, he is torn between his loyalty to High Lord Arwen and his need to protect Davina. She is the key to secrets that could unravel the realm, and Renwick wants her—magic, darkness, and all. 

As Davina faces powerful enemies and uncovers the truth behind her parents' deaths, Renwick's loyalty is tested like never before. In a realm where love and betrayal are two sides of the same coin, they must navigate a web of lies and power struggles to survive. A Realm of Lies and Power is part one of the Arcane Chronicles.

It's the ideal book for fantasy romance readers who desire a perfect blend of steam and magic.

Lovers of Sarah J Maas and Elise Kova will find this book fitting perfectly amongst their collection of must-reads.

The Lake Reading Series features published authors whose books have been released within the last year. Quarterly author readings, signings, book sales, and conversation at Lake Lit, every quarter on the fourth Thursday of the month. For 2025, the Lake Reading Series will present authors on January 23, April 24, July 24, and October 23.