| Magica is Burning is a climate fiction novel that addresses the blurred lines of fantasy versus reality in the era of climate change and mental health risks. |
| It provides a sense of resilient solidarity and rejuvenation for all of us who require a sense of escape and magic. A perfect recipe for those who experience eco-anxiety. The story unfolds in a war-torn elemental world and follows an anxious survivor, a tormented prince, and a boy with dangerous magic who must face their fears—or watch their planet burn.Cassandra Pillay is a climate change expert with over a decade of experience at international organizations such as the United Nations and the World Bank. Passionate about the connection between our inner worlds and the environment, she studied psychology and climate change to make sense of both.Her debut novel blends her expertise with her love for fantasy, inviting readers to reflect on their role in saving our planet and ourselves. Her love for storytelling blossomed during the COVID-19 lockdown, where she created the vibrant world of Magica — a mirror to the environmental and mental health challenges of our time. Cassandralives in Vienna but escapes to the tropical paradise of Malaysia whenever she needs inspiration — or a decent laksa. |
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