The Rise of Fortune and Fury (Chronicles of the Stone Veil 5) by Sawyer Bennett-Review & Giveaway tour

 

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 4, 2021

It’s time to meet my destiny.

Kymaris has everything she needs to bring down the veil between Earth and the Underworld. If she’s successful in completing the ritual, Earth will be darkened by evil. Demons will swarm our lands and the human race will be decimated.

It’s up to me to stop her.

My fate is to thwart the prophecy, but I’m not sure what to do. While I may have some gifts, I am still merely a human facing the queen of the Dark Fae who holds unimaginable power.

But I have something she doesn’t. Something she could never comprehend.

I have love.

Deep, abiding love which gives me the strength and courage to face down evil. Family, friends, and unexpected allies, who will stand shoulder to shoulder with me against this enemy. Should I fail, they are prepared to go down with me, but only after we have given our all.

My sacrifice may destroy everything I am. Fate may require my demise. But if that happens, I will leave this realm without regret, knowing that I have loved and been loved in return.

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REVIEW:THE RISE OF FORTUNE AND FURY is the fifth and final instalment in Sawyer Bennett’s contemporary, adult CHRONICLES OF THE STONE VEIL paranormal/fantasy romance series focusing on twenty-eight year old Finley Porter, and Carrick Byrne. THE RISE OF FORTUNE AND FURY should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up after the events and cliff hanger of book four A BATTLE OF BLOOD AND STONE.

NOTE: If you have not read the previous instalments, there may be spoilers in my review.

SOME BACKGROUND: All of her life Finley Porter has been treated for hallucinations but days before her twenty-eighth birthday Finley is pulled into a world of the Light and Dark Fae by a man who stirs something deep within our story line heroine. An end of the world prophecy declares our heroine the savior, and in this Finley struggles with her fated destiny. As the gods watch the prophecy play out, some take it upon themselves to interfere where they do not belong.

Told from first person perspective (Finley) and third person (Carrick) THE RISE OF FORTUNE AND FURY sees the prophecy come to fruition as Finley must accept her fate as the savior of the world. Kymaris, Dark Fae and self-proclaimed Queen of the Underworld, wants to take control of everything and everyone, and to do so, must tear a hole in the Veil between worlds. With everything at her disposal to win the war, a sacrifice of another sort will be what takes Kymaris down but our hero Carrick Byrne, a demi-god who has loved Finley Porter for most of his life, knows that our heroine’s death is imminent, and only then, will the Game of the Gods come to an end. The ‘Scooby gang’ has come prepared but they will quickly discover that Kymaris’ power is stronger than they could have ever imagined, and it is only with the sacrifice of a human life that Finley is able to protect the people she loves.

THE RISE OF FORTUNE AND FURY is a story of power and obsession, family and friendships, sacrifice and loss, betrayal and vengeance, forgiveness and love. Sawyer Bennett pulls the reader into an intriguing, detailed, character driven and stunning story of good vs evil, and love vs hate. The gods are bored, and need a war to entertain them, a war where the loss of life is high for Finley and her friends. The premise is imaginary and original; the romance is intimate and passionate; the characters are energetic, colorful, spirited and inspiring. Here’s hoping the author has plans for a continuing story for some of the secondary characters we have met along the way.

My only complaint, the final fight scene was eerily familiar, I was wondering when the vampires and werewolves were going to take the field. 😉

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
The Clash of Yesterday (prequel)
The Revelation of Light and Dark
A Discovery of Secrets and Fates
The Evolution of Fae and Gods
A Battle of Blood and Stone

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Since the release of her debut contemporary romance novel, Off Sides, in January 2013, Sawyer Bennett has released more than 30 books and has been featured on both the USA Today and New York Times bestseller lists on multiple occasions.

A reformed trial lawyer from North Carolina, Sawyer uses real life experience to create relatable, sexy stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From new adult to erotic contemporary romance, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.

Sawyer likes her Bloody Marys strong, her martinis dirty, and her heroes a combination of the two. When not bringing fictional romance to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to a very active toddler, as well as full-time servant to two adorably naughty dogs. She believes in the good of others, and that a bad day can be cured with a great work-out, cake, or a combination of the two.

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