The Dollmakers

In Lynn Buchanan's debut fantasy novel, The Dollmakers, the story unfolds in a world where talented dollmakers craft magical dolls to combat destructive monsters known as the Shod. Apprentice Shean, a brilliant dollmaker, believes her delicate creations can help defeat these monstrosities, but faces skepticism about their fighting capabilities. Sent on a journey to prove her skills and earn a guard’s license, Shean aims to demonstrate her dolls’ worth and confront the deadly Shod threatening her community, all while navigating her own ambitions and the mysterious village of Web.