Stories by @kibalymo

How to be a Normal Person

A contemporary gay romance novel about Gus, a quirky loner who runs a video store in a small town, who tries to become "normal" to win over Casey, an asexual hipster barista who finds Gus fascinating. The book follows Gus's humorous and heartwarming attempts to change his life, navigating his own eccentricities and his budding relationship with Casey, who is open about his asexuality. It's known for its humor, low angst, and focus on character-driven romance, exploring themes of self-acceptance and finding love as you are.

Raybearer

Tarisai has always longed for the warmth of a family. She was raised in isolation by a mysterious, often absent mother known only as The Lady. The Lady sends her to the capital of the global empire of Aritsar to compete with other children to be chosen as one of the Crown Prince’s Council of 11. If she’s picked, she’ll be joined with the other Council members through the Ray, a bond deeper than blood. That closeness is irresistible to Tarisai, who has always wanted to belong somewhere. But The Lady has other ideas, including a magical wish that Tarisai is compelled to obey: Kill the Crown Prince once she gains his trust. Tarisai won’t stand by and become someone’s pawn—but is she strong enough to choose a different path for herself?

The Cradle series

Wei Shi Lindon is born a weak Unsouled, forbidden to seek power as sacred artists do. However, he is faced with a looming fate that he must defy his family's rules to avoid. The Cradle series follows Lindon's journey as he forges a Path for himself.

Warbreaker

Warbreaker tells the story of two sister princesses, Vivenna and Siri, of the country Idris. Vivenna has been raised her entire life to marry the God King of the rival nation of Hallandren, in the hopes that this marriage will forestall Hallandren's invasion of Idris, which they have been threatening for years.