Fate, Frankincense & Funerals by Naomi Valkyrie is an amazing short story that kept me through it all. Acheron has lived in Kharon his whole life. He finds that something is pulling him to a city he’s not allowed to go to as a vulture shifter. When given his assignment to go, he takes the chance and finds Errapel, a hare shifter, the nurse to his assignment as well as his mate. During his whole stay, he learns about the life of his assignment, and how he will choose his future. You will have to read how it all plays out. With only 57 pages, this is a masterpiece! Thank you, Naomi! 🙂
This was a very interesting story. The characters were fascinating. Two different species brought together to bring change. A mother always watching her son from the outside. I found a them of “being on the outside” throughout the book. This made it very intriguing to read. I think the author could make a series from this short story. The characters were fascinating. It left me wanting to know more about their society and the people in it. Unanswered questions make even a short story soo very good because you are left wanting more; you try to figure out what happens next. It is a very good story that keeps your interest and is thought-provoking, two key features I love. It is worth the read. Take a chance. You’ll want to read to more by this author.
This is an author I never hesitate to pick up. I have loved her books from the first one I picked up. They are well written and her attention to details make her stories realistic. This book is no different. The characters pulled me into the story with ease and kept me engaged to the end. This is a paranormal romance story that is one of my favorites. Kharon feels this strong pull to the city, imagining his surprise when he discovers that it is Errapal. He is not allowed to take a mate but the attraction is hard to resist. On top of it he is there to help him. What will happen with these two? Can two opposites find happiness together and beat the odds? I loved their chemistry and growth throughout the story. The plot also had great growth and kept me wanting to know what was going to happen next. This is a must read book that I highly recommend.
Fate, Frankincense & Funerals is an M/M paranormal romance by Naomi Valkyrie. Having not read this author’s work, I was a little excited to see what I would discover. It was a really good read. Although very short and a little rushed, I got the plot and readied myself for an entertaining story. As the M/M trope is my second favourite, this story was a delight in its uniqueness, creativity and originality. A lot of thought went into this short story and it was well set out. I liked the characters and found it was a fantastic way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Short, to the point and thought provoking. 4 stars.
Acheron – Vulture shifter – Shunned from society because he touches the dead…
Kharon, the only place I’m safe, is in my rearview mirror as I take the treacherous journey to Mandara.
I know it’s dangerous, but I have to go. Something is pulling me to the city. When I get there, I’m surprised to discover it’s a person – Errapel, nurse to the dying soul I’ve been sent to assist. He’s a breath of fresh air to my stagnant life, but the law says vulture shifters are forbidden from taking a mate.
Is there anything that can keep us together? Maybe, but I have no idea what it could be. Society is a difficult thing to fight. Can a vulture shifter outcast, and a sweet hare shifter nurse, beat the odds, or will the archaic laws tear them apart?
Naomi Valkyrie, often called a Firebrand Provocateur, brings her unique Autistic perspectives and curiosities to life by weaving tales of deep connection, mystery, and romance. She is inspired by being able to spontaneously create a thought that takes on a life of its own, opening up new adventures for her readers.
The Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy realms are particular areas of interest for Naomi as they allow for the vast exploration of magic, adventure, and the impossible while creating diverse characters that her readers connect with on an emotional level.
When she isn’t attending to familial connections, Naomi loves a dark, comfy reading space surrounded by the symbolism of her spiritual archetypes and her daemon/familiars, while she sips her Starbucks tea and immerses herself in imagination.
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