Rise of the Hunter is book four in the Blood Prophecy series. It is a supernatural thriller full of magic, action, suspense, mystery, danger, and a twist on the age-old battle of good versus evil. This story continues from the first three books and The Tall Dark Man becomes the center of the storyline. If you have not read the first few books, I highly recommend reading them first or you may feel a bit lost. The story is told from multiple POV’s and through different time periods which I found to be a bit hard to follow. In all honesty, it became confusing to have so many different time jumps back and forth which is why I have taken away one star in my rating. With that being said, the author does a great job of explaining the history of the prophecy and the Tall Dark Man’s desire for vengeance. The characters were interesting and well written. The overall story of The Tall Dark Man is fast paced, dark, and full of dark magic, vampires, witches, wolves, demons and the paranormal. Overall, this was a fantastic read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-06-16 13:49:212023-06-17 19:58:52Rise of the Hunter (Blood Prophecy Series) by Barb Jones – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
3.5 stars Oh, I like this tag line – EVIL DOES NOT DIE. IT SEEKS VENGEANCE, it was what intrigued me to pick it up and have a read. It is a dark and gritty read and is the fourth book in the Blood Prophecy paranormal series with vampires, werewolves, witches, demons, and other supernatural’s. It has all the exciting elements with revenge, dark magic, good vs evil and prophecies just to name a few. Rise of the Hunter has a good premise but there is a lot going on in different time zones and with lots of different POV’s it makes it hard at times to keep track of everything and fully lose yourself within the story. Like the other books in the Rise of the Hunter it is an action-packed original story and an interesting read. As I said before It is fast paced with a lot going on and a lot to keep up with. There are characters that you will like but there are those that you won’t and too many voices to be heard. His world turned upside down in the worst way. He is now on a path for vengeance and those that stand in his way will cease to exist. Revenge is sweet! There is so much potential that I’m hoping the series will be streamlined as we go. If you like darkness and the supernatural dive in and see what you think. You never know you may love it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2023-06-16 02:58:152023-06-19 14:29:31Rise of the Hunter (Blood Prophecy Series) by Barb Jones – Review byJenni Bishop
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/152132419-rise-of-the-hunter” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Rise of the Hunter” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1684758622l/152132419._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/152132419-rise-of-the-hunter”>Rise of the Hunter</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4998896.Barb_Jones”>Barb Jones</a><br/> My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5622489676″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> There are a handful of fantasy books I have read and and even smaller portion that have kept me glued to the pages. The fight between good and evil is always such an entertaining topic to read about because everyone has a different perspective. If you haven’t read the first few books in this series I suggest you do so. I myself will be doing so as I started this series with this book and felt a bit lost at times. Even with that it wasn’t too difficult to keep up with what was happening in this part of the story. Overall it was a good read and I will be looking forward to seeing what happens next. <br/><br/> <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/106111308-charlisa-wahtomy-alba”>View all my reviews</a>
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Charlisa Wahtomy-Albahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCharlisa Wahtomy-Alba2023-06-15 23:58:352023-06-19 14:28:36Rise of the Hunter (Blood Prophecy Series) by Barb Jones – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba
This isn’t the normal genre that I read. It sounded like an interesting story. There’s plenty of action, vampire, wolves, witches, and crazy strong demons. The plot of a prophecy to be fulfilled in itself could be told in any story. What makes Rise of the Hunter interesting is the way this prophecy starts to be fulfilled. There are several plot points I wish the author unpacked more in scene than summary but there was still plenty of information to keep the novel moving. If you like the supernatural world of witches, demons, and vampires, the this is the story for you!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Brandy Vaughnhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBrandy Vaughn2023-06-15 22:59:432023-06-19 14:28:07Rise of the Hunter (Blood Prophecy Series) by Barb Jones – Review by Brandy Vaughn
Ghosts of Alda is a fantasy book, the second in the Obscured Throne Trilogy. It’s worth reading the series in order, so start with Ashes of Aldyr then come to this book.
This is a post-apocalyptic story set in a fantasy world, where the connection between beings, magic and nature exacerbates the impact of ecological disaster. The book moves between different characters’ stories, showing how different individuals have been affected and are trying to move forwards after the Rupture. It’s dark at times, but there is plenty of optimism running through.
I particularly enjoyed the mysteries surrounding the Fifth Sect of magic. This had me intrigued early on and it was great fun piecing together more information as I encountered different characters’ perspectives!
This book gets five stars from me! I’d recommend it to fans of high fantasy looking for something big to get your teeth into.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Francis O'Sullivanhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFrancis O'Sullivan2023-06-15 22:03:022023-06-19 11:24:20Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 2) by Russell Archey – Review by Francis O’Sullivan
This is not only the 4th book in the Blood Prophecy series but also the 1st in a trilogy. I would recommend reading the first 3 books of the Blood Prophecy Trilogy before reading this one so you can know the character’s portrayed and voicing the stories as well as understand the events which have led to this point.
As with the previous books, this is written from multiple perspectives and from multiple different periods of time. This may be confusing at first but the author does a good job at making it lear what is happening.
I enjoyed the characters and what each brought to the story, their backgrounds and experiences have shaped them well into even more interesting individuals. Another element I enjoyed was the historical side of Hawaii, I wasn’t expecting it, but I found it fascinating and thought it made the series more unique.
I’m looking forward to reading more in the series as I’m now invested in their lives.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rebecahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRebeca2023-06-15 16:07:552023-06-19 14:08:26Rise of the Hunter (Blood Prophecy Series) by Barb Jones – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras
This book is a great story and a brilliant addition to the series. I also enjoyed the fact that it is the start of a new series too. The book is a well written fantasy story that was so easy to engage with. I was pulled in to the story straight away and loved how the author built the story up. I enjoyed the combination of old and new characters. They all added some thing to the overall story and made the book much better to read. Although I have only read a few books by this author I have enjoyed them all and I am looking forward to more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2023-06-15 15:38:522023-06-19 11:25:49Rise of the Hunter (Blood Prophecy Series) by Barb Jones – Review by Kerry Baker
Rise of the Hunter is the fourth book in the Blood Prophecy series by Barb Jones. This is an original paranormal story with witches, vampires, demons, angels, Hawaiian shamans/culture/history/gods, the supernatural, good vs evil, plots, agendas, vengeance, magic, mythology, drama, action, adventure, suspense, mystery, intrigue, tension, mysteriousness, prophecy, twists, and danger. This book focuses on the Tall Dark Man (from the series), as well as the return of the main characters from the previous books- as Ms. Jones weaves an intriguing tale that was made even more interesting by injecting some of her personal history/culture into her story. Even though this is the fourth book in the Blood Prophecy series, it is also the first book in a trilogy focusing on the Tall Dark Man, so I am interested in seeing where we go from here. Having said that, I Highly recommend reading the previous books before starting on this one as there is a lot of information and backstory that you will probably need in order to save any confusion here as the character introductions and other relevant details are contained in those previous books. Again, as with Ms. Jones other books, there is a LOT going on in the story, making for a interesting read- BUT with the story being told from so many perspectives (at least 18 individuals POV’s) plus all the time jumps, made for a bit of a jumbled, and at times, confusing read. The transitions were a bit choppy which added to the unsteady feel. I think the story would have been better if the ‘information’ was provided from much fewer perspectives, and the ‘historical’ details/stories were provided through the ‘current’ dialogue instead of all the time jumps, I mean we jump through so many centuries, even as far back as the birth of Pele- Hawaiian Goddess-Hawaiian Creation, then visiting Nostradamus, ancient Hawaii, various cities/places in the present day, as well as jumping back to B.C. a few times, then back to ‘present day’, then back in time again, then forward again, and so on and so forth- which honestly just made me a little dizzy and added to the confusion- and just seemed to me to be more like haphazard info dumps. But the mysteriousness that Ms. Jones infused into her story definitely added to the overall intrigue and feel of the story- amping up some tension while adding interest. The story is set to continue, so I will have to wait to see what Ms. Jones has in store for us, in the future instalments. Happy Reading…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2023-06-15 09:13:382023-06-19 11:16:00Rise of the Hunter (Blood Prophecy Series Book #4) by Barb Jones – Review by Angela Hayes
This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites. This is the first book in a new series for this author. It is also the fourth book in the current series which I highly suggest reading as well. This will help with your enjoyment of this author’s writing skills. I enjoy how she uses details to make her books realistic and as if you are part of the story. This book is no different. I found this book to be well written and a great start to this new series. The characters pull you into their dark world of the supernatural. A fight be good and evil but who will win, only fate knows. There is great growth with the characters and the plot throughout. They are strong, connectable, creative characters that add so much to the entertainment value of the story. I also enjoyed how fast paced and engaging this story is. It is easy to read which I highly recommend reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2023-06-15 06:32:292023-06-19 11:15:53Rise of the Hunter (Blood Prophecy Series) by Barb Jones – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Wow! I found this story to be quite exciting. The Queen and her friends are in for the battle of their life. Good and Evil. The Tall Dark Man makes his return. Having read the first book and then jumping here to book 4 made it a touch confusing but I did finally get my bearings. The story went back and forth giving history of the prophecy leading to the third battle. As a paranormal fan, I love that there’s a bit of everything in there: vamps, stone demons, witches, you name it. Fantasyland. You are pulled right in from the beginning as the story delves right into how the tale began. I found it to be well-written. The time jumps were done smooth so that you could follow the story without getting lost. The Hawaii history was quite fascinating and a wonderful touch to the story. I believe it’s a story worth reading. I do think this is better read in order but you can do stand-alone.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2023-06-15 06:20:582023-06-15 07:40:08Rise of the Hunter (Blood Prophecy Series) by Barb Jones – Review by Shelly Kittell
EVIL DOES NOT DIE. IT SEEKS REVENGE. Everyone thought he was dead. He was not. The Tall Dark Man is back with a vengeance that cannot be stopped. Amber, Chloe, Marcus, Malakai, and Zaraquel are no match for him this time. He discovers an ancient prophecy that will extinguish light magic from the world while asserting his control over all the vampires, angels, demons, witches, werewolves, and other supernatural creatures. They will come to do his bidding and bring his vengeance against the queen to reality. An ancient prophecy foretold three battles. This is the beginning of the third battle that will shake the world. The Tall Dark Man will not be stopped, no matter the cost. A hunter will rise, the angel will fall, and the queen will stand alone. This is his vengeance against those who serve the light.
Barb Jones is the best-selling, award-winning author of the Blood Prophecy series, but she has written several other books, including Son of Asmodeus, the first in the Heaven & Hell series. In addition to these series, she has other supernatural and horror stories at various stages of development, including a new writing venture with four other best-selling authors who joined together to create a shared universe in the American Southwest. As a native Hawaiian, she deeply connects to legends, the supernatural, and all things that go bump into the night. Her Hawaiian heritage plays a meaningful role in her writing. Her family roots return to Ancient Hawaii as she is a descendant of a long line of Kahunas and the royal Hawaiian bloodline.
Today, Barb lives in Florida with her muse (a cat named Yuffie) and her family.
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4 Stars Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 2) by Russell Archey
Ghosts of Alda is the second book in The Obscured Throne Trilogy and is a wonderfully written Fantasy that is hard to put down. If you haven’t already started the first book id recommend reading it as well it will help you the characters and what has been going on. This author has written an epic fantasy his skills, attention to detail pulls you in and takes you on a adventure that fells so real. His characters are fully developed and supportive they had me turning the pages because I had to know what was going to happen next. Get ready to be taken on quite the adventure where the true purpose of hope for the world is revealed. I highly recommend reading this book and I can’t wait for the next book in this Trilogy.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2023-06-11 05:14:192023-06-19 10:44:57Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 2) by Russell Archey – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
This is a fantastic follow up to the first book in the series and I couldn’t wait to start reading it. I loved delving into this continuation of the story and refamiliarizing myself with the characters. I would definitely suggest reading these books in order. As with the first, this book is well written, creative and utterly engaging. It took no effort for me to connect with this world again. I thought the story followed on so well, it really didn’t feel like anytime between reading the first book and the second. The characters in this book feel like they have been carefully selected to create an imaginative story. They weave so well together and are all interesting to read about. I enjoyed every part of reading about them. This book is fantastic and well written. I cannot wait for more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2023-06-07 15:31:582023-06-17 15:01:44Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 2) by Russell Archey – Review by Kerry Baker
Ghosts of Alda is Book Two in The Obscured Throne Trilogy. It picks up where the first book left off so you will want to make certain that you have read book one or you might feel a bit lost. It is a dark horror fantasy that takes place in the Land of Alda. Telling the story from multiple points of view we learn of each character’s struggle to survive in a post-apocalyptic style world after The Rupture destroyed their world and the sacred, magical aldyr trees. Evil forces have taken control of Alda and held it in its grip with the Black Gnarl being at the center of it all. Their may be hope for the Land of Alda and its inhabitants because good forces are being sustained by the Fifth magic. Will the good forces be able to save them or will evil continue to destroy everything they know? This is a gripping tale full of danger, suspense, drama, mystery, intrigue, magic, and dark secrets. The author has done a masterful job of crafting vivid imagery that fully immerses you into the story and characters that you quickly become invested in. Anxiously looking forward to book three in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-06-07 13:12:212023-06-17 20:01:04Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 2) by Russell Archey – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
Ashes of Aldyr is Book One in The Obscured Throne Trilogy. It is a brilliantly written collection of short horror fantasy stories that had me hooked from the first few pages. Each story is linked together because they all occur in the Land of Alda. Each has different characters that are attempting to deal with the destruction caused by The Rupture in his or her own way after it viciously tore apart their land. Once sacred and magical aldyr trees were destroyed and have become scarce and now Elves are dying because they rely on the sacred power of the aldyr branches. The characters are all struggling to survive in a world that is slowly dying all around them. Something sinister is coming and danger lurks around every corner as the characters try to survive in a post-apocalyptic world that has been destroyed by evil forces. The individual stories weave together beautifully, and the overall story had dark and sinister undertones. The scenes were vividly described and really suck you into the story as though you are there with the characters. The author has done an amazing job of blending horror, fantasy, and magic in a post-apocalyptic type of world where dwarves, elves, and humans fight for survival. I look forward to reading the second book in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-06-07 12:46:292023-06-17 20:01:19Ashes of Aldyr (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 1) by Russell Archey – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
I have been looking forward to the second book in this series for awhile…and I am so stoked to have gotten the chance to read it! As with the first book in the Obscured Throne series, I don’t typically read dark fantasy. However this series seemed to whisper to me in a way I simply couldn’t resist. Ghosts of Alda by Russell Archey lived up to my expected hype, which was incredibly gripping from the beginning through to the end, I seriously couldn’t put it down!!!
The reader gets transported through several different character perspectives, each one not only haunting but also very well developed. I found myself lost in their tales. You learn more about the evil that is gripping the world of Alda, and the Black Gnarl at it’s center. We find out that the good forces, are being sustained by the Fifth magic, could there be hope after all? The Obscured Throne’s Eldritch Inheritors stand in the way though, they are elusive horrors worthy of any fright night tales.
Russell once again did an amazing job putting you right there in the world of Alda…hang on, because as you read you may find your spine tingling with fear right alongside the humans, dwarves, and elves in the realm of Alda.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00TAYLOR KATHALENE STEPHENSONhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTAYLOR KATHALENE STEPHENSON2023-06-07 05:17:412023-06-17 14:58:23Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 2) by Russell Archey – Review by Taylor K Stephenson
Great imagery and adventure This is the second book in the Obscured Throne Trilogy and is so well crafted that I couldn’t put it down. The characters and world building held me captive right until then end. This starts off straight after book one and the reader is thrown into an adventure filled with action, uncovered secrets, drama, magic, suspense and loads of mystery. It is hard not to get swept up in this author’s writing. Definitely start with book one. I can’t wait for book 3. Recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rayne Easthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRayne East2023-06-07 04:36:222023-06-17 14:53:11Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 2) by Russell Archey – Review by Rayne East
Ghosts of Alda is the second book in The Obscured Thorne fantasy Trilogy. I said it before, but I will say it again Russell’s work reminds me of Tolkien works. I found myself immersed in this post-apocalyptic world. This riveting tale is fast paced and intriguing. The world building, Russell’s imagination and the character development are all well-crafted. Multilayered threads have been woven together to create a multi-faceted world that is steeped in evil. The Ghosts of Alda shows world in ruin and people who are trying to save themselves from an evil entity. Ghosts of Alda is an original and unique action-packed adventure story that kept me engaged and the pages turning. The book is a nice blending of dystopian fantasy with the right amount of darkness, and intensity that had me on the edge of my seat. I am definitely hooked on this Trilogy now and looking forward to the third and final book. The story has you wondering where Russell will take us next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2023-06-07 03:10:022023-06-12 07:40:09Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 2) by Russell Archey – Review by Jenni Bishop
Ghosts of Alda is the second spell-binding book in The Obscured Throne Trilogy by Russell Archey. I am loving this fantastic series so much- after reading book one and developing a bit of an addiction for Mr. Archey’s work I couldn’t wait to continue what we started in the first instalment, so when this second instalment released, I put aside everything else I was doing/reading and plunged right in. This continues the intriguing adventure we began in the previous book- fully immersing us in a vividly detailed dark fantasy with a bit of a dystopian feel, plenty of action, drama, secrets, revelations, magic, agendas, mystery, suspense, emotion, and interesting characters- all woven into a rich, captivating, complex, and multi-layered plot. As with the first book, I love Mr. Archey’s epic storytelling talent, writing style, and his ability to completely capture my attention- immersing me so completely in his story that the ‘real world’ ceased to exist- and for me that is the mark of a truly skilled writer. He packs so much into his story, crafting an epic tale that came to life before my eyes as his world building skills are excellent- everything seemed so real and believable, it was easy to imagine everything he was describing, like it was playing out on a screen, not words written on a page. And as with the previous book, I can see this making a great movie or television series. The storyline is entirely unique, with lots of dramatic developments and other clever and unique touches that made the story quite gripping- a real page turner. It is told from multiple perspectives, which gives the story extra depth as well as added intrigue. I love the cast of character, each one is cleverly crafted into a fully developed individual with their own unique personalities, quirks, and flaws. They definitely were the ‘stars’ of the show here. I was fully invested in them and the outcome of their story. As I mentioned previously, I am hooked on this trilogy now and can’t wait to see where we go from here. If you love fantasy with a darker, edgier feel- then this is definitely the series for you- but I highly recommend reading the first book before starting on this one as there is a lot of important information, storyline, and character details that you should know before you embark on this second instalment to fully appreciate the adventure. Bring on Book #3! Happy Reading…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2023-06-06 23:51:332023-06-15 07:41:25Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book #2) by Russell Archey – Review by Angela Hayes
This is actually the first book I’m reading by this author. I have to go back and read book 1. However I must say this is by far one of the most creatively written books I’ve read this year. I could visualize everything the author described it. I could feel the fear the characters felt. I was dang near on the edge of my seat the entire time. At first I was a tad frustrated because every chapter focused on a different character and time. However it all came together nicely at the end. Im a little heartbroken that one of the characters I fell in love with had such a fate bestowed on her. But it made the story that much more impactful. I hope the good guys win in the last book. Definitely a 9/10.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amber Howardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmber Howard2023-06-06 21:50:552023-06-17 14:52:21Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 2) by Russell Archey – Review by Amber Howard
This is the second book in this series which I highly suggest reading the previous book as well. It will help with your enhancement of the characters but of the author’s writing skills as well. This is a well written story where the characters will take you on an adventure. They pull you into their world and keep you engaged throughout. A story that is meant to give the world hope and having a true purpose revealed. I enjoyed how creative these characters are. They are strong, supportive characters that have great growth throughout which added to the story’s entertainment value. They pull you in their adventure with ease and had me wanting to know more about what would happen. I enjoyed how the author used details to make the story realistic which made it easy to read. This is a great story that I enjoyed reading. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2023-06-06 08:40:572023-06-06 18:01:47Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 2) by Russell Archey – Review by Bobbi Wagner
This was a fascinating book. I found myself getting lost in the book as I followed on the magical journey. I found the characters and details quite fascinating. Honestly, I enjoyed this book much more than the ones like the Lord of the Rings. The author gives details that make it so much easier to picture in your mind. The beginning is my favorite. Picturing the wilting forest. I loved the storyline because it engaged me. My mind was engaged through the whole story. This author writes in a way has you picturing the story in your mind. From everything I’ve read recently, that just doesn’t happen much anymore. I’m thrilled to have had the next book in this series to read. I can’t wait for the next. Really, you should read this series, I can’t tell you more. You must experience this for yourself. It’s really that good.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2023-06-06 06:53:492023-08-04 22:35:31Ghosts of Alda (The Obscured Throne Trilogy Book 2) by Russell Archey – Review by Shelly Kittell
Secrets have been unveiled and their revelations don’t bode well for the scattered peoples of Alda’s post apocalyptic fantasy world. The Black Gnarl grows in strength. A scant few individuals, protected by the remaining life energies of the world known as the Fifth magic, seek answers to give the world hope. Among their pivotal journeys lie the stories of others caught in the grasp of the Obscured Throne’s eldritch Inheritors, whose true purpose is not yet fully known.
Russell Archey has been writing since he was old enough to hold a pencil. His love for narratives, world-building, and story-telling has fed into nearly every aspect of his life: from his video and board game hobbies to pressing his most cherished books onto his unfortunate children (who will, one day, read the Lord of the Rings trilogy whether they like it or not). When he’s not creating new worlds and horrifying things to threaten them with destruction, he’s bringing other author’s fantastic works to life as an audio book narrator, spending time with his two children, and pressing his dear wife’s eternal patience with his quirky habits.
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Secrets have been unveiled and their revelations don’t bode well for the scattered peoples of Alda’s post apocalyptic fantasy world. The Black Gnarl grows in strength. A scant few individuals, protected by the remaining life energies of the world known as the Fifth magic, seek answers to give the world hope. Among their pivotal journeys lie the stories of others caught in the grasp of the Obscured Throne’s eldritch Inheritors, whose true purpose is not yet fully known.
EVIL DOES NOT DIE. IT SEEKS REVENGE. Everyone thought he was dead. He was not. The Tall Dark Man is back with a vengeance that cannot be stopped. Amber, Chloe, Marcus, Malakai, and Zaraquel are no match for him this time. He discovers an ancient prophecy that will extinguish light magic from the world while asserting his control over all the vampires, angels, demons, witches, werewolves, and other supernatural creatures. They will come to do his bidding and bring his vengeance against the queen to reality. An ancient prophecy foretold three battles. This is the beginning of the third battle that will shake the world. The Tall Dark Man will not be stopped, no matter the cost. A hunter will rise, the angel will fall, and the queen will stand alone. This is his vengeance against those who serve the light.
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5 Stars Insomnia: (A Short Stories Collection) by Kelly Covic
Holy Cow I wasn’t mentally prepared to have the bejesus scared out of me nor was I expecting the wild scary dreams I had of me being chased. This is a collection of short stories that will have you looking over your shoulder to see if someone is there or not. I found myself on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what was going to happen next . This is a fairly new author to me and will definitely be looking forward to reading more from them in the future. I highly recommend reading this Anthology as each story is creepy and twisted. If you’re a fan of horror stories then you will love this collection of short stories.
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First off: BEAUTIFUL cover. It really caught my eye and made me excited to read this collection! I feel like short stories can so often be hit or miss but these were fantastic. They were wonderfully written in a way that kept me compelled to keep reading. I enjoyed them all so much- it’s too hard to pick a favorite (it was definitely The Attic! My heart was literally racing)! This is the first I’ve read by this author- and I’m really excited to read more!
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First off, wow. Before this book I had never heard of the insanely talented Kelly Covic. While I enjoy creepy stories, I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect with a collection of short stories, but from the first story I was hooked and wanted more. While some of the stories left me flabbergasted others left me thinking “what just happened?”. The very first story has a twist that leaves on you your toes thinking wait what no, no, no that can’t be the end. So many of these stories made me crave more information, a full-length book to explore the intensity she began in just a few pages each. One of the short stories has already led to a full-length book called The Drake House by Kelly Moran, that I will be looking into soon. The author has an unattainable level of skill with her words, and the way she creates such in depth fantastic spine-chilling stories that leave you with a range of emotions once finished. One story leaving me speechless, another leaving me with my skin crawling or in shock. I cannot wait to read more of her amazing work and will be keeping my eyes open for what she has coming next.
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I thoroughly enjoy scary stories, but I feel like it’s more and more difficult to scare me these days. Kelly Covic definitely proved that I can still lose sleep after reading these stories! I was creeped out while I was reading them, flinching at my cats jumping on me, and then deciding I didn’t need as much sleep as I thought I did! Each story brings a new sense of terror to the table and the author has such a way of weaving each one that puts you on the edge of your seat. I can’t wait to see what this author has in store next. I highly recommend picking this up if you enjoy creepy horror stories because you surely won’t be disappointed!
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Insomnia was my first experience with author Kelly Covic and I really enjoyed this more than I thought I would. Insomnia includes quite a few short, spooky stories – some that leave you questioning and some that are abundant with twists and turns, leading you down a path you did not expect to wander down. If you love a chilling, quick read then I highly recommend giving this new author’s book a chance. You may be as surprised as I was with how enjoyable it is and creeped out you may feel with only a handful of pages per story.
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