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A WORLD DIVIDEDPHOENIX & CALISTA SAGA
Emily Stone
Diana Bloom
FriesenPress
(266pp)
978-1-03-914964-9
Clarion Rating: 4 out of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A romance novel set in a fantastical land, A World Divided is an idyllic excursion into the ideals of equality and love.
In Emily Stone and Diana Bloom’s romantic fantasy novel A World Divided, two royals discover a magical connection between their kingdoms.
On the eve of a ceremony at which they’ll induct new warriors into their kingdoms’ shared army, Calista and Phoenix bicker. Though they’ve been family friends since childhood, they’ve grown apart because of their differing leadership styles. Calista’s castle is a community center; she works with her advisor and best friend, Lux, to serve her people in a way that honors how they serve their land. Phoenix, meanwhile, is a loner who mistrusts his subjects and his advisor, Knoxx, who doesn’t share all of the news with him.
Calista wants Phoenix to take responsibility for an explosion that killed some of her fishermen. As Phoenix investigates, he becomes suspicious, believing that Knoxx and other renegades are plotting against him. He also becomes enamored of Calista. When the renegades attack, Calista and Phoenix retreat to the forest, where they grow closer—and draw near to a waterfall that could unite their divided world.
Marked by rituals and ceremonies, including inductions, the solstice, and mating bonds, the novel peers beneath regal facades to consider what lurks beneath the surfaces of kingdoms. While the monarchs live up to their responsibilities in formal settings, their bickering hides their secret attraction to each other. And those close to them also conceal truths: Knoxx hides his intentions from Phoenix; Lux keeps her past secret from Calista.
The cast’s often combative conversations pair with racy sex scenes, offsetting the stylized tone that’s devoted to detailing ceremonies. The earthy prose captures landscapes in beautiful, ethereal terms. It also focuses on people’s feelings, resulting in rich, propulsive tension, which can only be resolved if people learn to work together. Phoenix chips away at his distrustful posture by observing Calista’s compassion toward others; a potential mutiny is confronted as a result. Ultimately, the couple’s individual and differing qualities mean that they complement one another, and their romance is further enhanced by touches of magic and a level of escapism. The book’s cliffhanger ending is abrupt, laying the groundwork for a sequel. One character’s sudden ruthlessness is shocking, leading to an additional conflict.
A romance novel set in a fantastical land, A World Divided is an idyllic excursion into the ideals of equality and love.
Reviewed by Mari Carlson
October 7, 2022
Emily Stone
Diana Bloom
FriesenPress
(266pp)
978-1-03-914964-9
Clarion Rating: 4 out of 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A romance novel set in a fantastical land, A World Divided is an idyllic excursion into the ideals of equality and love.
In Emily Stone and Diana Bloom’s romantic fantasy novel A World Divided, two royals discover a magical connection between their kingdoms.
On the eve of a ceremony at which they’ll induct new warriors into their kingdoms’ shared army, Calista and Phoenix bicker. Though they’ve been family friends since childhood, they’ve grown apart because of their differing leadership styles. Calista’s castle is a community center; she works with her advisor and best friend, Lux, to serve her people in a way that honors how they serve their land. Phoenix, meanwhile, is a loner who mistrusts his subjects and his advisor, Knoxx, who doesn’t share all of the news with him.
Calista wants Phoenix to take responsibility for an explosion that killed some of her fishermen. As Phoenix investigates, he becomes suspicious, believing that Knoxx and other renegades are plotting against him. He also becomes enamored of Calista. When the renegades attack, Calista and Phoenix retreat to the forest, where they grow closer—and draw near to a waterfall that could unite their divided world.
Marked by rituals and ceremonies, including inductions, the solstice, and mating bonds, the novel peers beneath regal facades to consider what lurks beneath the surfaces of kingdoms. While the monarchs live up to their responsibilities in formal settings, their bickering hides their secret attraction to each other. And those close to them also conceal truths: Knoxx hides his intentions from Phoenix; Lux keeps her past secret from Calista.
The cast’s often combative conversations pair with racy sex scenes, offsetting the stylized tone that’s devoted to detailing ceremonies. The earthy prose captures landscapes in beautiful, ethereal terms. It also focuses on people’s feelings, resulting in rich, propulsive tension, which can only be resolved if people learn to work together. Phoenix chips away at his distrustful posture by observing Calista’s compassion toward others; a potential mutiny is confronted as a result. Ultimately, the couple’s individual and differing qualities mean that they complement one another, and their romance is further enhanced by touches of magic and a level of escapism. The book’s cliffhanger ending is abrupt, laying the groundwork for a sequel. One character’s sudden ruthlessness is shocking, leading to an additional conflict.
A romance novel set in a fantastical land, A World Divided is an idyllic excursion into the ideals of equality and love.
Reviewed by Mari Carlson
October 7, 2022
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Book- A World Divided (Phoenix & Calista Saga)
Author- Diana Bloom & Emily Stone
Ratings-4.7🌟
Format- Kindle
Language-English
Publication date-13 Oct 2022
Publisher-Friesen Press Publications
Book description-264📖
🥀The book "A World Divided (Phoenix & Calista Saga)" by author Diana Bloom is a captivating story of power, magic, and unity set against the backdrop of a fractured land. With an intricately composed world and dynamic characters, this book gives a spellbinding description that leaves readers craving for more. The story rotates around Queen Calista of East Marra and King Phoenix of West Marra, two regents reluctantly thrust into leadership roles as their land, once united by the charm of the Goddess of the River Marra, wrestles with conflicting desires: technological control and mystical dependency.
🥀Proficient storytelling of the author takes readers on a voyage that is not only a political and diplomatic struggle but a deeply subjective exploration of individuality and sacrifice. The conflict between Calista and Phoenix, as they must guide their differences and scrutinize their land's muddied history, puts layers of complexity to the narrative. Their connection teeters on the edge of vendetta and passion, building an uncertainty that is as enthralling as the unraveling mystery.
🥀The vividly described world of LaMarra is as much a character as the protagonists themselves. The conflict between technology and magic, as well as the delicate equilibrium between East and West Marra, serves as an analogy for the nuanced interplay of tradition and advancement in our own lives. As Calista and Phoenix delve into their pursuit, helped by mysterious keys and maps, readers are tempted into a quagmire of intrigue that amplifies with every divulgence. Her skillful narrative technique keeps readers engaged, and enthusiastic to find out the truth about LaMarra's past and the potential menaces that lie ahead.
🥀The author's mastery of seamlessly combining fantasy, political intrigue, and interpersonal dynamics makes this book an enchanting read. In this enthralling voyage of self-discovery, prudence, and unpredictable alliances, this book is a masterful debut that will intrigue fantasy lovers and aficionados of complex characters alike. With its wealthy world-building, intricate story, and the tantalizing promise of unification amid chaos, this book is bound to leave readers eagerly awaiting the next installment of the saga.
Author- Diana Bloom & Emily Stone
Ratings-4.7🌟
Format- Kindle
Language-English
Publication date-13 Oct 2022
Publisher-Friesen Press Publications
Book description-264📖
🥀The book "A World Divided (Phoenix & Calista Saga)" by author Diana Bloom is a captivating story of power, magic, and unity set against the backdrop of a fractured land. With an intricately composed world and dynamic characters, this book gives a spellbinding description that leaves readers craving for more. The story rotates around Queen Calista of East Marra and King Phoenix of West Marra, two regents reluctantly thrust into leadership roles as their land, once united by the charm of the Goddess of the River Marra, wrestles with conflicting desires: technological control and mystical dependency.
🥀Proficient storytelling of the author takes readers on a voyage that is not only a political and diplomatic struggle but a deeply subjective exploration of individuality and sacrifice. The conflict between Calista and Phoenix, as they must guide their differences and scrutinize their land's muddied history, puts layers of complexity to the narrative. Their connection teeters on the edge of vendetta and passion, building an uncertainty that is as enthralling as the unraveling mystery.
🥀The vividly described world of LaMarra is as much a character as the protagonists themselves. The conflict between technology and magic, as well as the delicate equilibrium between East and West Marra, serves as an analogy for the nuanced interplay of tradition and advancement in our own lives. As Calista and Phoenix delve into their pursuit, helped by mysterious keys and maps, readers are tempted into a quagmire of intrigue that amplifies with every divulgence. Her skillful narrative technique keeps readers engaged, and enthusiastic to find out the truth about LaMarra's past and the potential menaces that lie ahead.
🥀The author's mastery of seamlessly combining fantasy, political intrigue, and interpersonal dynamics makes this book an enchanting read. In this enthralling voyage of self-discovery, prudence, and unpredictable alliances, this book is a masterful debut that will intrigue fantasy lovers and aficionados of complex characters alike. With its wealthy world-building, intricate story, and the tantalizing promise of unification amid chaos, this book is bound to leave readers eagerly awaiting the next installment of the saga.
