In The Press
Dorimalia Waiau’s Be Manaful series is stirring hearts and minds around the world. Here is a selection of media coverage about the author and her critically acclaimed young adult novels.
Praise for The Be Manaful Series
Media Endorsements
“A must-read Hawaiian Fantasy book with a modern twist in 2023 is The Secret Club and the Manafuls”
“A thrilling and uplifting fictional universe inspired by Hawaiian myth that you’ll want to step into time after time.”
“The story is so rich in culture and heritage you can not help be dragged into the book as you read more about the friends”
“It is aimed at teenagers but as it is a fantasy book anyone from age thirteen upwards can read it. I think it will be an amazing series.”
“The book is lush with descriptions of its Hawaiian setting. All of the earth-characters are Hawaiian, and they are informed by and immersed in the island culture.”
“I found it a fun adventure, one that built up the story and setting well, while keeping my attention and interest.”
“It has magic which I love. It’s something different for me to read as I’m always reading mystery and thriller. I loved the characters. Each one different.”
“With a fantastic combination of magic and realism this series offers adventure and fun and best of all my favourite trope “found family” it is a gem of a series and I am obsessed!”
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