The Phoenix Keeper

The Phoenix Keeper

by S. A. MacLean

4.2 (512)

4.2 stars from 512 reviews. Top 95% of Romance books we track.


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Perfect for you if...

  • You love cosy fantasy with genuine warmth and found family vibes, especially if you've read The House in the Cerulean Sea.
  • You're drawn to slow-burn sapphic romance where two people have to work through past friction to find something real.
  • You enjoy stories about conservation and animal care with magical stakes, set in immersive worlds that feel lived-in and real.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You want high-stakes action or danger. This is cosy and character-focused, not plot-driven.
  • You prefer romance with little to no tension. Aila and Luciana's dynamic involves genuine conflict that takes time to resolve.
  • You're looking for standalone romance. This is fantasy-first with romance woven through, so the magical world matters as much as the relationship.

About this book

The Phoenix Keeper is set in a magical zoo housing mythical creatures including dragons, unicorns, kelpies, and krakens. It is a cozy fantasy novel with a queer romance. Aila has spent her life dreaming of saving phoenixes. She worked through university to enter the competitive field of conservation, navigating social anxiety, failed relationships, and class presentations while managing a fierce rivalry with Luciana, a fellow student. She has now achieved her dream job as head phoenix keeper at the world-renowned zoo that inspired her childhood, responsible for rescuing the critically endangered Silimalo phoenix from extinction. However, she faces significant obstacles. She struggles to act sensibly around Connor, the charming dragon keeper. Her plans to revive the phoenix programme have become more precarious following a poacher attack at a neighbouring zoo. Most challenging, her best path to success requires partnering with Luciana, now the universally adored griffin keeper and star of the zoo's most popular exhibit.

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#1,209#369,589#737,968Feb '24Feb '25Oct '25Jun '26

Currently around #127K in the Kindle store — a niche title. Sales have softened 89% recently.

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3.5★4.3★5.0★Sep '24Jan '25Jul '25May '26RatingReviews

Currently 4.2★ from 512 reviews

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