Candace J Thomas

Vivatera Series

Genre: Fantasy

Audience: Young Adult

Tags: Epic Fantasy

The Vivatera Series by Candace J Thomas is an award-winning YA fantasy saga that follows Naomi, a young woman marked by a mysterious star-shaped scar that ties her to a forgotten magic and a destiny greater than she ever imagined. In Vivatera, Naomi discovers her scar links her to ancient powers and a dangerous heritage that others would kill to control. Conjectrix raises the stakes as the souls of the dead hunger for the magic within her, forcing her companions to risk everything to keep her safe from the River of Souls. In Everstar, Naomi must embrace her role fully as war looms, elemental forces collide, and the fate of all life hangs in the balance. With rich world-building, haunting secrets, and themes of identity, sacrifice, and courage, this series is perfect for fans of sweeping epic fantasies with a strong heroine at their center.

Wandering Beautiful

Genre: Poetry

Audience: Adult

Wandering Beautiful by Candace J. Thomas is a lyrical collection of heartfelt poetry that invites readers to wander through moments of joy, longing, resilience, and quiet reflection. With verses that feel like companions on both sunlit paths and stormy nights, Thomas blends simplicity with depth, creating poems that speak to the dreamers, seekers, and wanderers at heart. This collection offers comfort, inspiration, and a reminder of the beauty found in both stillness and movement through life’s seasons.

To Dream In Daylight

Genre: Romance

Audience: Adult

To Dream in Daylight is a witty, heartwarming, and slightly surreal romance that blurs the lines between dreams and reality. Adri in Chicago and Simon in Portland have shared a magical dream connection since childhood, building a secret world where they are perfect for each other—even though they’ve never met in real life. But when Adri’s humiliating viral video catches Simon’s attention, he sets out to find the woman he’s adored in his sleep. Equal parts Serendipity and The Lake House, this fate-driven romcom explores what happens when soulmates in dreams dare to meet in the waking world.

Vampire-ish: A Hypochondriac's Tale

Genre: Romance

Audience: Adult

Tags: Romantic Comedy

Vampire-ish: A Hypochondriac’s Tale by Candi Teasdale is a witty, offbeat twist on the classic vampire story. When philosophy-loving, socially awkward Oliver Brixby starts experiencing strange symptoms, he chalks them up to side effects of new medication—until he learns he’s actually become a vampire. Thrust into New York City’s eccentric vampire society, Oliver must reconcile his squeamishness, bookish habits, and philosophical musings with a bloodthirsty new reality. Quirky, humorous, and full of charm, this story reimagines what it means to be undead when you’d rather just read a good book.

The Hawkweed

Genre: Science Fiction

Audience: Adult

Tags: Dystopian Sci-Fi

The Hawkweed by Candace J. Thomas is a gripping tale of grief, loyalty, and survival set against the backdrop of a dangerous military conspiracy. After the death of his twin brother, Jaren Iniav refuses to believe the official story and enlists in the Tundran army to uncover the truth. What he finds is darker than he imagined—a covert operation training programmed assassins, with their sights set on the woman he once loved. Torn between duty, vengeance, and protection, Jaren must confront not only a ruthless regime but also the shadows of his own loss.