Title - Empyreal Fate
Author - Rachel Hunter
Genre - Young Adult Fantasy
Series - Book 1 in the Series
Published - May 8th 2012
Publisher - Hydra Publications
Synopsis
Filled to the brim with forbidden love, an ancient evil, and a nation in disrepair, Empyreal Fate is a tale of riveting bravery and mortal corruption.
Filled to the brim with forbidden love, an ancient evil, and a nation in disrepair, Empyreal Fate is a tale of riveting bravery and mortal corruption.
The land of Llathala lingers on the brink of war between men and elves, a dark
history surrounding each race. Stirred by tensions of the land, a shadow of the
past reemerges, taking precedence in reality and consuming the very soul of
mans’ mortal weakness. Darrion, the son of a poor laborer, is ensnared in a
hostile world, forced to choose between loyalty to his king or the counsel of
the elves. Yet Fate has other plans in store, tying his course to Amarya, an
elven royalblood of mysterious quality and unsurpassable beauty. But this
forbidden connection incites betrayal from members of their own kin, marking
them as traitors to the crown. In a land torn asunder, only Fate’s decree can
allow such love to coexist with an ancient enmity.
Behold: A Llathalan Annal: Empyreal Fate – Part One.
Review
I received a
copy of this book in exchange for an honest review and I understand my opinion
will be respected by the tour organiser/hosts and the author. The book is the story of Llathala a land where humans and elves stand divided. The humans kingdom is Erandor, ruled by King Rhothdyn and the Lady Saydra. King Rhothdyn rules with cruelty and causes fear of the unknown in his people. He fears that the people will rise against him because he has not created a heir, but their fear of the elves keeps them at bay.
The elf kingdom of Androth is ruled by Sethran who's wife passed with the birth of his daughter and heir Amarya. He's unlike King Rhothdyn, he rules with compassion and hopes for peace between the two kingdoms.
The book focus's around the lives of Amarya and Darrion two people from different worlds who's fate is crossed. They instantly form a connection on a chance meeting each attracted to the other. Amarya has a suitor Laervyen who follows her everywhere and catches her conversations with Darrion. He also catches another mortal human in the forest and shoots him with a arrow at the time unknown that it was Darrion's older brother he had shot. Darrion returns to Erandor to learn that his brother is missing, he later finds him in the forest dying.
Darrion begs Amarya to save his brother but she' can't leave Adroth, but instead asks the fairy Nisse if she would journey into the kingdom of man and heal him. Which she agree's to do, and the pair set off for Darrions home. Only when Nisse has a chance to touch Darrion's brothers head does she see the true darkness that hovers inside. Against better judgement Nisse heals Drevan from the poison of the arrow.
I found the story entertaining, it keep me drawn in, and I couldn't put it down I had to know more about Amarya and Darrion. I find the characters are well developed you have enough to love them or hate them. It's a unique story to me because you start to connect with all the character, The creation of the world of Llathala is unlike anything I've read before, it's unique and fascinating. I'm curious to see how the next book will play out.
Author bio & links
Born in 1993, Rachel Hunter has always been fascinated with words and
the intricate way in which they combine. Since a child, she has been an avid
writer, winding vibrant tales and elaborate stanzas on folded bits of paper.
As the years passed, her love of words never died; her adoration for reading
fared no equal. Always with her nose in a book, Rachel took fondly to works
spanning all genres. Yet it was the compelling grasp of fantasy and science
fiction that wrenched her fascination above all.
In March of 2012, Rachel published her first short story with Trestle Press,
titled, "Perfect Nothing", which recounted her harrowing relationship
with an eating disorder and was also fueled by her passion for psychology. But
her writing does not end there. While currently pursuing a degree in psychology
and in the medical field at the University of Oklahoma, she aspires also to
illuminate the creative spark of eager readers. In her desire to incite
intrigue, she is simultaneously exploring new worlds and creating vast empires
of her own. "Empyreal Fate" is only the first in her Llathalan Annal
series. Indeed, it is only the beginning.
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