• Neil Cochrane's third novel will build on his existing fan base of queer readers; he published two previous books under different names
• Trans protagonists are underrepresented in fiction; trans authors are underrepresented as well
• Two sensitivity reads were completed for race and aromanticism
• The Story of the Hundred Promises engages many aspects of queerness (including gender identity and aromanticism) and represents different types of family units, allowing for many readers to find depictions of themselves in the book
• Those who struggle with depression and those who seek realistic depictions of mental health in fiction will appreciate The Story of the Hundred Promises, particularly the character Merrigan
• As our society continues to do better with asking/sharing pronouns, a book set in a world where pronoun announcements are part of every formal greeting will be appreciated and celebrated, especially by the LGBTQIA+ community and those who are often, frustratingly misgendered
• The novel includes a book club section featuring readers' guide questions and more information about the worldbuilding
• This hopeful epic will appeal to fantasy readers seeking an escape from the ongoing harsh reality of the pandemic
• The Story of the Hundred Promises taps into the age-old story of a child grappling with a father's disapproval
• The cover features the colors of the nonbinary flag
• Neil is represented by Michaela Whatnall of Dystel, Goderich & Bourret