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Andrea by M.A. Abraham/ Magnetic Allure by DM Earl – Reviews

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Andrea by M.A. Abraham/ Magnetic Allure by DM Earl (Ignite Your Soul Charity Anthology- Reviews

 

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Anthology :

The Ignite Your Soul Author Event is celebrating its 10TH ANNIVERSARY! The sale of this anthology is supporting the SickKids Foundation.

From the authors of Ignite Your Soul Author Event, a collection of short love stories from meet-cute to second chances, sweet to spicy, there’s something within these pages for every romance lover.

Anthology Author List

Crystal St.Clair   
Erin Cristofoli 
J.C. Hannigan 
Cassidy London 
JA Lafrance
AW Clarke 
C.A. King 
Kayleigh Malcolm 
Shana Gray 
M.A. Abraham
Allison M. Cosgrove
Amy Ruttan 
Anjelica Grace 
Devin Sloane 
D M Earl
Jennifer Luerssen
Kendra Mei Chailyn
Melinda Falgoust 
Rachel Hope
Tricia Daniels2 

 

Andrea Description:
Andrea knows her past life is over. Now, laying in a hospital bed with her mother’s last words resonating in her mind, she waits in silence for her aunt. Only to her will she tell her secret before taking her place amongst those her parents trusted to protect and guide her.

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Review:

Andrea by M.A. Abraham is a novella that is part of the Ignite Your Soul Anthology. Above is the list of authors participating in this Anthology. Since I read all of M.A. Abraham’s work, this review is only on her novella Andrea.

Andrea’s family were all killed in a car crash accident, with only Andrea surviving.  She remembered her mother’s final words before her death… “Remember what I am about to tell you; Andrea, your Zia Donna will be coming for you, or perhaps just her husband. When they arrive, they will address you as Dree, not Andrea. By doing this, you will know they are who they say they are, and are family. Trust no one who tries to take you out of the hospital but them”

Andrea is only 16, and until she sees her aunt or uncle, she pretends to still be in a semi-coma. She has been told to tell them this was no accident, that this was deliberate. Her uncle will know who order the hit, and he will keep her safe.  Her aunt and uncle, Donna and Benito, arrive from Italy, with the sons of Don Tammaso. Zia Donna whispers into her niece’s ear. “Mia Bella Dree. I have come for you. Andrea awakes, as she heard her aunt call her Mia Bella Dree. 

Andrea has a lot of pain, as well as suffering from the loss of her family; it will take time for the wounds to heal. All Andrea wants is to leave the hospital, and after disagreements with the doctor and family, she finally is released.  Andrea arrived in Italy, still very much in pain; they arrived at Don Tommaso’s home, who she meets, but she will be in the care of Zia Donna and Benito.  Luca, who is Don Tommaso’s son, is assigned to go to America, run the estate and investigate who was behind the attack.  As he leaves, he knows that one day in the far future, Andrea will be his.  The novella leaves things open, as Andrea will take a long time to recover, and until she reaches 18, she then could return to America.  I look forward to see when M.A. Abraham will complete this book, as it looks like a very good story.

Reviewed by Barb

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MAGNETIC ALLURE
Ignite Your Soul Anthology
by DM Earl
Release Date: June 19, 2024
Genre: adult, contemporary,

As a traveling nurse, Luna Zawacki, loves the freedom her job provides Seeing new places and meeting new people always makes the work more interesting and exciting. However, a transient lifestyle makes little time for personal or even romantic connections. But when two young girls are rushed into her emergency room after a tragic car accident leaves the daughters without parents, Luna can’t resist the pull the girls’ loss has on her heartstrings. Ensuring their safety and well-being while they recover become her top priority.

Being on the hospital board poses some challenges for Eli Stanford. He likes to keep his work at work, and his home life separate from his business. But everything changes when his two nieces are fighting for their lives after a fatal crush kills his sister (brother?). Now, more than ever, Eli must trust the hospital to care for the girls. Luckily, the determined and compassionate nurse assigned to his nieces shares his vision.

As Luna and Eli drop everything to focus on the care of the innocent girls, the two grow closer. But is the magnetic allure that pulls them together a reaction to trauma or will Eli and Luna find a real connection after the devastation subsides?

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REVIEW:MAGNETIC ALLURE by DM Earl is a contemporary, adult short story, part of the IGNITE YOUR SOUL charity anthology. This is travelling nurse Luna Zawacki, and businessman Eli Stanford’s introductory story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Luna and Eli) MAGNETIC ALLURE follows in the wake of a deadly accident that took the lives of Eli’s brother and his wife but left their two children struggling to survive. Luna Zawacki is a travelling nurse, working the ICU when the children are brought in but Luna never expected to come face to face with her future in the guise of Eli Stanford, the children’s uncle. A quick introduction, and a mutual need for space, finds our couple spending the night together as they make plans for potentially something more.

MAGNETIC ALLURE is a fast paced, quick read, approximately five chapters in length that reveals the introduction to our story line couple. The premise is engaging and captivating; the romance is fast and passionate but mostly implied; the characters are single minded and strong-willed. MAGNETIC ALLURE ends on a bit of a cliff hanger-there is more to come.

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Rebuilding the Empire of Light by M.A. Abraham – a Review

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Rebuilding the Empire of Light by M.A. Abraham – a Review

 

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It is time for Endural to meet his Life Mate, this should be easy, right? Not even close.

In a state of total revolt, Eowen has decided she isn’t going to accept the status quo. It doesn’t go well for her. With their daughter out of control, Eol and Earwen send her to Gabriel and Eden for correction.

Eowen is not about to accept the dictates of her grandparents or her four aunts who are the same age as she is, but neither they, nor her grandparents are allowing her to get away with her attitude. What will it take to make her see the error of her ways?

The road to success for Eowen is rocky until she rises to face challenges she cannot resist.

 

 

Review:

Rebuilding the Empire of Light by M.A. Abraham is the 4th book in her One Empire series. The story starts when we meet Eowen (Earwen’s daughter and Eden’s granddaughter), who takes her brother with her to kill the desert snakes.  Eowen is very independent, not caring what anyone thinks, and even ignores what her mother and father tell her; she has no real friends.

Endural, knows who his lifemate is, but he cannot claim her for at least another 200 years.  He decides to travel to meet her, but along the way, he senses two people fighting off the dangerous snakes, and joins in to help them. To his surprise, Eowen is one of the two, and at the same time, Earwen and Eol arrive to help. Together, they all mange to survive. Earwen is angry that Eowen puts her self into danger, as well as her brother. When Eowen sees Endural, who also reprimands her, she realizes that he is her lifemate, and she is angry and nasty; but she also knows it will be a long time before he can claim her. When Endural leaves to go home, Eowen already feels the attraction.

Eowen continues to be out of control and her mother sends her to Eden and Gabriel to learn to change her ways. Gabriel tries to show her how to properly use a sword, but Eowen is stubborn and wants to do things her way.  Eden dictates Eowen to work with the aunts, and at the same time, become friends with her aunts, and learn how to be nice with others.  In her anger, Eowen curses the Fates, and thinks she has lost her powers, but it is Eden who proves to her that she still is able to use her talent.

The story changes about half way into the book, when Emperor Lothrariel sends Gabriel to go to the land of the Shadow Elves, which is closed off from anyone entering their portal.  Lorthrariel explains about the visions he has had, and the need to save those held in stasis. Gabriel brings his own army, as well as other Kings to find a way to enter the portal and fight for freedom for those who are buried alive.  The danger awaits them behind the portal, and Gabriel, as well as Lothrariel and the Kings must use their powers to break the portal and fight this war of evil.

I loved spending time with Gabriel and especially Eden. In the midst of the war, it was great to see all of our favorites from the past come help defeat the enemy, as well as help with the rescue; just about all of our wonderful elves made an appearance, which was awesome. The last half of the book was very exciting. Rebuilding the Empire of Light was a fast read, a bit emotional at times, and very well written by M.A. Abraham.

Reviewed by Barb

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To Tame a Warrior Princess by M.A. Abraham – a Review

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To Tame a Warrior Princess by M.A. Abraham – a Review

 

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Surrounded by a hostile environment, Shemaine has needed to fight for her very existence all of her life. Things are about to change.

Ranolf was only after revenge, not a potential bride. Nor was he about to accept one as a peace offering from a homicidal maniac. Things are not as they first seem, nor are the people who surround his prize who or what he thought.

As secrets unfurl, thoughts change, and so does the playing field. Can either side learn to live with the world that is changing around them? Or will they be forever enemies

 

 

Review:

To Tame the Warrior Princess by M.A. Abraham is a standalone novel. Shemaine, our heroine, has had a tough life, as her Father hated her, since he lost his wife during her birth.  The Father wanted to have her killed at birth, but the brother and sister, stopped their father, and from then on he treated her like garbage.   Over the years, her brother and sister brought her up, and trained her to become a powerful warrior.  With war on the horizon, her Father made plans to offer Shemaine to an enemy King, and despite help from her brother and sister, King Ranolf accepts the offer.  But to everyone’s surprise, Ranolf kills the father, as payback for the murder of his family. 

Ranolf finds himself very attracted to Shemaine, though he knows he needs to go slow with her; especially since she has always learned fight, as a warrior.  Helen, her sister, tries to convince her to open herself to Ranolf; and her brother, now King Allender is determined for Shemaine to marry Ranolf.  The relationship between Ranolf and Shemaine starts off bad, but slowly she realizes how caring Ranolf is, and a slow burn relationship will change everything for her. 

What follows is an army heading their way to start a war, and both Helen and Shemaine realizing that the visiting females have been plotting against them.   Ranolf will call his army, as well as Rogan’s to fight off the enemy.  The battle is violent, with many deaths,  but more help is on the way; and Shemaine was seriously injured.  I did like Shemaine, though I did think early she was annoying. I really liked both Helen and Allender, who protected Shemaine all her life, from their terrible father. I also loved Ranolf, who was the perfect man for Shemaine; as he was kind, caring, loving, and willing to allow her to slowly fall in love with him.  To say too much more would be spoilers.

To Tame the Warrior Princess was very well written by M.A. Abraham.  I read this story in one day, as I could not put the book down; as I really enjoyed To Tame the Warrior Princess. I wholly suggest you read this story, as it was an excellent story line.

Reviewed by Barb

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Hidden Treasures (Together We Stand) by M.A. Abraham – a Review

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Hidden Treasures (Together We Stand Anthology) by M.A. Abraham – a Review

 

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Description:
They are hunted from the moment of their birth, their parents, and all of the Drakes will fight to the death to protect them.

Sequestered on an island with the young girls, Nonnie teaches these Hidden Treasures.

They will grow powerful as they age, enough to challenge the world, and their mates, as they forge new paths into the future for their people.

For they are Drakaina, and they will survive

 

 

Review:

Together We Stand is a multi-authored anthology. Below is my review on M.A. Abraham’s Hidden Treasures story. 

The story revolves around the Drakaina girls, who from their birth are protected by the Drakes.  Every summer all Drakaina are sent to an island for private schooling, which in this world can go on for 50 years; when they reach maturity, they should be able to survive in the outside world of humans and Dragon Hunters.

Nonnie is the one who will teach the girls how to behave, act in front of people, and in time learn how to defend themselves.  We meet all the girls, three of whom, are Nonnie’s granddaughters; with all the girls being beautiful, wily, precocious and adventurous. Nonnie is always in control when she watches over them, challenging them to expand their knowledge, as well as well as being strict; especially as they age, they will become very powerful. They will in the latter years, start thinking about meeting their mates.

Nonnie was a wonderful character who worked hard to meld them to be ready to handle the future.  It was nice to get to see each summer, as the girls got older, the ones who would excel.  Of course, her granddaughters were very good, especially the youngest, who became the one who most of the girls followed.

Hidden Treasures was a fun and interesting short story, that gave us a glimpse at how the Drakes trained and looked after their young Drakaina girls.  I really enjoyed this lighthearted story, that was a different kind of read.   Hidden Treasures was very well written by M.A. Abraham.

Reviewed by Barb

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The Fortress/The Temple by M.A. Abraham – Reviews

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 The Fortress/The Temple  by M.A. Abraham – Reviews

 

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The Temple Description:
Ele is a powerful goddess in her own right, so she doesn’t worry about her safety as her sisters think she should. She is beautiful in ways that catches the wrong type attention. In order to keep her safe, her sisters blackmail a god from another world to take Ele into his care.
Sagan is a warrior god on his planet and every bit as powerful as Ele. He is also the epitome of what every woman thinks a god should look like. Without seeing Ele, he promises to keep her safe and keep his distance. After seeing Ele, he doubts if he can keep his word.

 

The Temple Review:

The Temple by M.A. Abraham is a novella that is part of the Sinners and Saints Anthology. Above is the list of authors participating in this Anthology and a brief description.  Since I read all of M.A. Abraham’s work, this review is only on her novella The Temple.   Brief description: Ele is a powerful goddess in her own right, so she doesn’t worry about her safety as her sisters think she should. She is beautiful in ways that catches the wrong type attention. In order to keep her safe, her sisters blackmail a god from another world to take Ele into his care.  Sagan is a warrior god on his planet and every bit as powerful as Ele. He is also the epitome of what every woman thinks a god should look like. Without seeing Ele, he promises to keep her safe and keep his distance. After seeing Ele, he doubts if he can keep his word.

At the start we meet Ele, our heroine, and her sisters, who fear their sister in law is planning on doing something bad to Ele.  Normally, Ele could handle herself, as she is one of the most powerful goddesses, but the sisters decide to make sure she is safe.   They call upon a warrior god, Sagan, to protect her and after being convinced, he takes Ele to his planet. Even though she is surprised, Ele knows why she is on this planet, and takes it upon herself to womanize the planet which is bare everywhere.  Slowly, Sagan finds himself attracted to her, and tries to win her over.

When Sagan goes away for awhile to handle his bad brother, he returns to find that his home, and his warriors have totally changed, due to Ele’s influence.  When his brother returns, he decides to make Ele his own, and the two battle it out.

What follows is a battle that will involve Sagan, his brother Chase, and their father, whom Ele saved.  Sagan manages to be a step ahead of Chase, but learns that the danger sits with the father. Will Sagan survive? What happens to Ele when she manages to escape and return home?  You will need to read this short story to find out. 

I really enjoyed this quick read, and was happy with how the story concluded. M.A. Abraham once again gives us a fun story line, with great characters.

 

 

Fortress Description:
A slip of the tongue by Riel’s older brother, Tash, has sent him reeling. Riel is the god of the sun, and until now he didn’t know that he was related to Sagan, who is known as the god of the sky. It doesn’t take much prodding to get him to travel across the great distance so he can get to know his brother, a man who is his identical twin.
Tash is a god of chaos, and although he is content to let things develop as they will, up to a point, this soon comes to an end when they arrive in Sagan’s home to find Ele’s sisters also visiting. As Riel quickly falls for the one sister, Tash plots to destroy everything and everyone around him.

Satirea and Aslea, Ele’s sisters are also in residence. One is a goddess of battles, the other a goddess of justice. It is Aslea who finds out about Tash’s plans and moves to stop him. The question is, can she before it is too late?

 

 

Fortress Review:

The Fortress by M.A. Abraham is part of the multi authored Twist of Fate (Gods of War) anthology.  This review is solely on The Fortress, which is a novella.  We meet Riel, one of our heroes, who is the God of Sun, and his half-brother, Tash, who is the God of Chaos.  Reil learns that the God of the Sky is his twin brother, Sagan, whom he has never met.  He decides he wants to meet him and plans to travel to his land and The Fortress.

Tash, has always been a bad boy, but is close to Reil, which convinces him to go with him to meet Sagan.  When they arrive at The Fortress, Sagan welcomes his brother and Tash, and introduces his wife, Ele to them.  Tash acts brashly to Ele, who has her own powers, which she turns on him, with fire ants, much to Tash’s dislike.   Both Sagan and Ele recognize that Tash is dangerous and needs watching.  Ele’s two sisters also arrived for a visit, and Riel finds himself in competing with Satirea (who is the Goddess of Battles) and by the time they are finished, they both end up falling hard for each other. 

Tash is jealous, and plots to destroy his brother’s relationship with an evil plan, that will also possibly hurt Ele and the other sister, Aslea (Goddess of Justice).  As Tash puts together his plan, Aslea overhears his plan and works with another friend of Sagan, to stop Tash at any cost.

What follows is Aslea and Cort getting help to turn the tables on Tash, which will eventually bring him in front of Sagan, Ele, Reil, who realize what he was planning in destroying them.  Before Sagan can do anything, someone from the past will return to bring justice. I did like most of the characters, with the exception of Tash. The Fortress was a quick read, and a good story that was well written by M.A. Abraham. 

Reviewed by Barb

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Tyndal by M.A. Abraham – a Review

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Tyndal by M.A. Abraham – a Review

 

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As Angelika’s godmother and a member of an organization called “The Angels”, Tyndal has followed in her family’s footsteps in the outside world. Their place is to make the world a better place to live. Her time to continue her work has come to an end. In helping Angelika Leanne return to her home world, she has made a deadly enemy, one that will do whatever it takes to learn her secrets.

When Tyrus receives news that Tyndal has been injured, he goes to her rescue, his friend, Rhys, follows him. To Rhys’ surprise, he falls in love with the woman he is about to meet. They, however, come from different worlds. Or do they?

 

 

Review:

Tyndal by M.A. Abraham is a novella from her Daughters of the Valley series.  In the last book, Angelika, Ravel and Rafe managed to return home to their world.  Tyndal, who is Angelika’s godmother, stayed back in her outside world.  When Tyrus welcomes the three back, he notices a slight image of someone from the past; a dangerous enemy.  Concerned for Tyndal, Tyrus and Rhys enter the outside world to help Tyndal, but they are too late, as she has been injured and kidnapped.  

Tyndal is a member of an organization called “The Angels”, and before she is hurt, she signals her friends to rescue her.  Tyrus and Rhys, meet some of the Angels, and together, with Rhys ability to sense where Tyndal is, they work on a plan to find her, and her captor.

We learn more about “the Angels”, whom Tyndal actually named each one based on the true Archangels, (Michael, Gabriel, Lucifier, etc to name a few).  The last half of this novella was very exciting, nonstop action to save Tyndal, and the enemy was a bad villain.  I loved how Rhys sensed Tyndal, as well as helping to heal her; which changed her body to be young again.

What follows is a wonderful fun and exciting story, with a slow burn romance of two people (Tyndal and Rhys) destined to become mates. I really enjoyed seeing all the wonderful characters Abraham has given us, especially the new Angels.  This is a story that you need to read and enjoy, so giving too much information would ruin it.  M.A. Abraham once again gives us a sweet lighthearted story line, and dangerous excitement.  I suggest you read Tyndal.  It was a fun read.

Reviewed by Barb

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Fire Bonded by M.A. Abraham – a Review

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Fire Bonded by M.A. Abraham – a Review

 

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Description:
Lyra and Raine live on a mountain, next to a ski resort where they teach snow sports on a daily basis. It’s a perfect foil for two Ice Elves who are Guardians of the last portal. Things get interesting when Telion and Riven arrive to escort the two women who are their Life Mates to the Elven Empire. There they find that not only is the portal weak, but inaccessible. As things turn from bad to worse, they are left with no choice but to travel to the deep north to find Pianth. They are about to find out this is the least of their concerns, for even when they finish with their task, they learn the Elven Empire is preparing to go on a move that is bonded by fire.

 

 

Review:

Fire Bonded by M.A. Abraham is the 4th novella in her Elven Sentinel series.  The previous novellas do read very well as a stand-alone, as enough information is given early on.   Refresher:  The Sentinels are elves who were sent to live secretly in the human world, and as the parents pass, the children step forward. These elves (pretending to be human) are scattered all over the world to watch over and protect the portals across the land to prevent anyone entering the Elven Empire.   In Fire Bonded, we get to see the last of the elves who were responsible to keep an eye on the portal.

Lyra and Raine are the two final elves (fire elves), and they live near a ski resort to teach skiing.  The first of the Sentinels who arrives to greet them, is Telion and he is Raine’s Lifemate.  Shortly thereafter, Corolon arrives and meets his Lifemate, Lyra.   The men have been sent by Lothrail to rescue the remaining girls, get the books needed, and return to Elven Empire.   But things are not going to be easy, since the portal has weakened, and a major threat has their eye on them.

Arya, a powerful demon, survived the attack of her leader in the last book; and now with information that he left her, and learning how powerful she really is; she is determined to find those who have the ability to enter the portal to a magical world.

Corolon, senses the demon following them, and tries to get the four of them to find the books and leave.  However, Arya was not to be denied, and holds them hostage, with a gun pointed at one of the ladies, and the men are protective of their Lifemates.    What follows is an intense battle to protect themselves from the evil threatening their lives, and find a way to return home.  Arya was an evil villain, not to mention very powerful.  Will Lothrail be able to help them escape, and what happens if Arya manages to enter the portal to the Elven World?

Fire Bonded was an exciting and excellent ending to this series.  I did enjoy the four main characters, as they were fun, and accepting their Lifemates.  As always, I love seeing Gabriella, even if it’s for a very short period.  If you have not read the earlier books, I suggest you start with the first book (Earth Bonded), in order to fully understand.  Fire Bonded was very well written by M.A. Abraham.

Reviewed by Barb

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People of the Phoenix by M. A. Abraham – a Review

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People of the Phoenix by M. A. Abraham – a Review

 

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Description:
As Tantalus begins to come back to life from the ice age it went through, the population of Tantalus labour to create their idea of Utopia. They don’t realize there is more to this land than what they know.

Trysuil is haunted by a feeling of being excluded by the Phoenixes, something that should not be happening. He is the Adjudicator, he should be a part of what is going on in this developing world.

Under the command of The Great Phoenix, the favoured people of the Phoenix travel the girth of the planet to return to their homelands. It is time they were introduced to their new neighbours and returned to the outside world. They have lived in Sanctuary for long enough.

The ways are challenging and the tests they face, as they search for their identity to retake their place on the planet are many. Will they be able to reach their goal when so many obstacles stand in their way?

 

 

Review:

People of the Phoenix by M.A. Abraham is a novella in her new Tantalus United Series. The Tantalus series ended awhile ago, and now in this new series we learn how The Phoenixes are bringing together the people on Tantalus, Sirens, the Guardians, with the return of and thousands who have been ordered to leave their Sanctuary and return to their homelands. Tantalus continues to build, as the land becomes more prosperous.

Kyllan (Tribunal), Vasalon (Tribune) and Trysuil (leader & go between with Phoenixes) have been told very little of what to expect, but soon they learn that the people of the phoenix will be returning and living among them.  When those traveling home are unable to travel further, the people in Tantalus work together to find a way to help them.  Many of the Tantalus leaders having  various transportations, come up with plans to rescue them all.  It was nice to see some of the people we loved in the Tantalus series, as well as meet all the new people who will join them in Tantalus.

What follows is an excellent, interesting, exciting story line that will lead us more in this new version of Tantalus.  I really liked the new people of phoenix that me met (Raven, Danae, Solei, Lystra, Acacia, etc); and enjoyed how they sang songs to fix and move things faster.  To say too much more would make this confusing, especially if you have not read the Tantalus series.  People of the Phoenix was a novella, but leads the way to promising new story lines.

M.A. Abraham did a fabulous job with the start of this new series, which was enjoyable.   Again, if you have not read this series, I do suggest you start with the first book to be able to understand this world.  I look forward to what Abraham has in store for us.

Reviewed by Barb

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