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Obelisk: The Long Dream
Somewhere in Faeron's extraordinary dreams lies the answer to his mother's disappearance.
Every night, Faeron Lovel dreams through the eyes of another man, living days, weeks, even years before waking up. If the stress of two full lives weren't enough, Faeron knows that somewhere in his dreams lies the answer to his mother's disappearance nearly a decade ago.
Now, Faeron studies the physics-bending arts of the Kytra, stopping at nothing to master his dreams and uncover his mother's fate.
He only hopes he finds the truth in time.
Every night, Faeron Lovel dreams through the eyes of another man, living days, weeks, even years before waking up. If the stress of two full lives weren't enough, Faeron knows that somewhere in his dreams lies the answer to his mother's disappearance nearly a decade ago.
Now, Faeron studies the physics-bending arts of the Kytra, stopping at nothing to master his dreams and uncover his mother's fate.
He only hopes he finds the truth in time.
- GenresFantasy
333 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 27, 2023
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August 17, 2023
This book is epic!
Obelisk: The Long Dream has immediately grabbed my attention; it has dragons, adventure, action, intrigue, found family trope, and did I already say MAGICAL ABILITIES?
Faeron Lovel has been living another man's dream which is insanely filled with swirling colors and kaleidoscopic landscapes again. As he walked through the dream realm, he stumbled upon a memory of his mother, her laughter echoing through the dream-scape. Could this be a clue to her disappearance?
And what secrets lie hidden within this perplexing dream-scape?
One interesting thing in this book is the journey. We see a lot of journey in both a literal sense and also in a metaphorical sense. The characters do a lot of travelling to uncover truths and learn new knowledge and pass on news. They traverse across various cultures and terrains and I found their conversation as they went to be a good part of the plot. Faeron in particular goes on a more personality/physical journey with his morals and goals. I think his is a stereotypical growth story, but I love this troupe and I enjoyed his development over the book.
This is a slow-burn book and it perfectly suited the plot. It made me enjoy the immersive world-building more as there was no info dump happening. It's detailed and vivid that I can imagine each scene clearly. The magic system and its lore are interesting and the same as the world-building, it's gradually introduced. I can't wait to learn more about the magic system in book 2 'coz I just know, there's more to be explored.
If you are looking for a slow-burning, epic fantasy novel, look no more, Obelisk: The Long Dream is the perfect introduction to a new engaging fantastic world. A solid debut by Solus, and a world to which I'm itching for a return.
Obelisk: The Long Dream has immediately grabbed my attention; it has dragons, adventure, action, intrigue, found family trope, and did I already say MAGICAL ABILITIES?
Faeron Lovel has been living another man's dream which is insanely filled with swirling colors and kaleidoscopic landscapes again. As he walked through the dream realm, he stumbled upon a memory of his mother, her laughter echoing through the dream-scape. Could this be a clue to her disappearance?
And what secrets lie hidden within this perplexing dream-scape?
One interesting thing in this book is the journey. We see a lot of journey in both a literal sense and also in a metaphorical sense. The characters do a lot of travelling to uncover truths and learn new knowledge and pass on news. They traverse across various cultures and terrains and I found their conversation as they went to be a good part of the plot. Faeron in particular goes on a more personality/physical journey with his morals and goals. I think his is a stereotypical growth story, but I love this troupe and I enjoyed his development over the book.
This is a slow-burn book and it perfectly suited the plot. It made me enjoy the immersive world-building more as there was no info dump happening. It's detailed and vivid that I can imagine each scene clearly. The magic system and its lore are interesting and the same as the world-building, it's gradually introduced. I can't wait to learn more about the magic system in book 2 'coz I just know, there's more to be explored.
If you are looking for a slow-burning, epic fantasy novel, look no more, Obelisk: The Long Dream is the perfect introduction to a new engaging fantastic world. A solid debut by Solus, and a world to which I'm itching for a return.
June 22, 2023
This book was such a pleasant surprise for me. I like going into books by knowing as little as possible about them. I try not to have any expectations so I can be surprised. And this book was so good!
We follow our MC Faeron, who dreams through the eyes of another man. He’s hoping to find answers to his mother’s disappearance. The premise is already enticing, but what really sold me is the authors world building. It was vast without it being an info dump.
Excited to see what’s next.
We follow our MC Faeron, who dreams through the eyes of another man. He’s hoping to find answers to his mother’s disappearance. The premise is already enticing, but what really sold me is the authors world building. It was vast without it being an info dump.
Excited to see what’s next.
July 1, 2023
Obelisk: The Long Dream was a really enjoyable read! The world building was absolutely wonderful and probably my favorite part of the book. I also really enjoyed our MC Faeron and his dedication to discovering what caused his mother’s disappearance nearly ten years ago. I thought the book combined fantasy (with the ability to experience another person’s life through dreaming) and science fiction in a really fresh, unique way. For sure recommend if you’re looking for a quick read!
Things I loved: the ending! I felt that it was satisfying but also makes you super anxious for book two. I also thought the expansive world-building was fantastic.
Thanks to the author for gifting me a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Things I loved: the ending! I felt that it was satisfying but also makes you super anxious for book two. I also thought the expansive world-building was fantastic.
Thanks to the author for gifting me a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
July 17, 2023
I am so excited to share my review for Obelisk: The Long Dream, a new adult futuristic fantasy first installment in the Obelisk saga by @soluswriting!!
I felt immediately grabbed by the rich backstory and compelling premise of this one that made me think of the Guardians of Time series I read as a teen. I felt deeply immersed in the wondrous world the author crafted. The merging of high fantasy magical elements with science fiction vibes proved to be the most fascinating element of the book for me!
This is perfect for fans of epic fantasy and sci-fi, such as the Star Wars movies. Readers can expect intricate world-building without info-dumping, nonstop mystery and adventure, a unique take on technology blended with magic, and a journey of self-discovery. This is the kind of book I walked away from knowing the author built the story from the soul with painstaking passion and that’s what made it so unique and memorable for me!
I felt immediately grabbed by the rich backstory and compelling premise of this one that made me think of the Guardians of Time series I read as a teen. I felt deeply immersed in the wondrous world the author crafted. The merging of high fantasy magical elements with science fiction vibes proved to be the most fascinating element of the book for me!
This is perfect for fans of epic fantasy and sci-fi, such as the Star Wars movies. Readers can expect intricate world-building without info-dumping, nonstop mystery and adventure, a unique take on technology blended with magic, and a journey of self-discovery. This is the kind of book I walked away from knowing the author built the story from the soul with painstaking passion and that’s what made it so unique and memorable for me!
March 25, 2023
“Somewhere in Faeron’s extraordinary dreams lies the answer to his mothered disappearance. Every night, Faeron Lovel dreams through the eyes of a man named Jakob, living days, weeks, even years before waking up. If the stress of living two full loved wasn’t enough, Faeron knows that somewhere in his dreams lies the the answer to his mother’s disappearance nearly a decade ago. Now, Faeron studies the physics-bending arts of the Kytra, stopping at nothing to master his dreams and uncover his mother’s fate.”
This book hooked me and I couldn’t put it down. Excellent world and character building with a unique storyline. The only downside will be waiting for the series to continue!
This book hooked me and I couldn’t put it down. Excellent world and character building with a unique storyline. The only downside will be waiting for the series to continue!
March 11, 2023
A brilliant story that draws you in and leaves you begging for more
This story is an incredible journey throwing us forward and backward through time on a journey of magic and mystery. Solus does a terrific job creating a world of technology and magic. Rife with curiosities, new creatures and races, Solus has managed to build a land that is both recognizable and yet entirely new with characters that remind us of ourselves while maintaining their own emotions and choices. I absolutely love this novel and I cannot wait to see what else is to come.
This story is an incredible journey throwing us forward and backward through time on a journey of magic and mystery. Solus does a terrific job creating a world of technology and magic. Rife with curiosities, new creatures and races, Solus has managed to build a land that is both recognizable and yet entirely new with characters that remind us of ourselves while maintaining their own emotions and choices. I absolutely love this novel and I cannot wait to see what else is to come.
April 1, 2024
As an avid fan of both Sci-Fi and Fantasy, I was pleasantly surprised at how well the genres are blended in this novel. From the very beginning, the reader is presented with a familiar, yet completely fresh world of science and near-magical technologies. Behind the scenes of this futuristic city is a mysterious system of ancient magic abilities, who's secrets unfurl slowly as the main characters learn more about the past and their own potential. The excellent worldbuilding throughout the entire story makes it a difficult book to put down, especially towards the end. I can't wait for Part 2!
May 21, 2024
I'll admit, I was a little unsure of this book at first given that the genre is out of my general wheelhouse, but I can say that by the end, I was pleasantly surprised. While it does start out pretty slow at first, I found myself becoming more invested in it with each passing chapter. The world and setting is fun and unique, and I'm looking forward to the journeys that the characters will take in the series.
March 2, 2023
I only dipped my toe into Obelisk: The Long Dream while it was on Wattpad, but I was instantly hooked. The characters are fun and relatable, the relationships are incredibly believable, and the world feels so real I felt like I was standing right there next to the characters. I'm looking forward to picking it up to see how the story ends!
March 5, 2023
An excellent, compelling story that serves as an excellent entrance of the author into the fantasy literature scene. Very happy that I took a chance on a lesser known(for now), new writer. Fantasy fans that are searching for new blood and a damn good story to boot, look no further than Solus.
March 28, 2024
Loved this read! It’s so easy to fall in love with the characters and put yourself in their world because of the detail and thought put into this story. It’s refreshingly new, immediately addictive, and an ending that is going to drive me crazy until I can read book 2! Would recommend!!
May 26, 2024
Obelisk: The Long Dream is a fantastic first entry from Solus. Fans of fantasy and science fiction will find the two genres blended sensibly - the fantasy elements play off of the science fiction elements and vice versa. This translates into a lived-in world, where exposition comes in the form of showing rather than telling. This can sometimes be heavy on the reader, but I've always appreciated an author respecting the reader's intellect and allowing them to know as much or as little as they're able to infer based on what's shown to them.
The main character, Faeron, is in my opinion, the "dullest" character in the first book. This is not a denigration of his character or his story arc, rather, a testament to how strong many of the side characters are. Generally main characters are the boring ones early on since this is the beginning of the "hero's journey". Notably, Faeron's dream counterpart Jakob has what I think are the strongest chapters in the book. Faeron's supporting cast, his best friend's Auri & Quin, are also two characters who have unique voices and I always wanted more of them when they were around (Quin in particular).
Arguably the strongest "character" in this book is the city itself: Eredith. Without spoilers, the book isn't completely contained to the city of Eredith, but a lot of it takes place there. The setting is so distinct and unique, and when you factor in the city AI Serris, it does have a sense of character that makes it feel like an active "participant" in the story, rather than just a place where it happens. I can't speak highly enough of this and it's something that is difficult to elaborate on in the review, without spoilers.
There are some "rusty" moments in this book and any regular reader may be able to infer this is the author's first major work, but the final chapter wrapped so many things up in such a satisfying way that you'll be begging for more. I'm personally anticipating PT II and will be reading it day one.
The main character, Faeron, is in my opinion, the "dullest" character in the first book. This is not a denigration of his character or his story arc, rather, a testament to how strong many of the side characters are. Generally main characters are the boring ones early on since this is the beginning of the "hero's journey". Notably, Faeron's dream counterpart Jakob has what I think are the strongest chapters in the book. Faeron's supporting cast, his best friend's Auri & Quin, are also two characters who have unique voices and I always wanted more of them when they were around (Quin in particular).
Arguably the strongest "character" in this book is the city itself: Eredith. Without spoilers, the book isn't completely contained to the city of Eredith, but a lot of it takes place there. The setting is so distinct and unique, and when you factor in the city AI Serris, it does have a sense of character that makes it feel like an active "participant" in the story, rather than just a place where it happens. I can't speak highly enough of this and it's something that is difficult to elaborate on in the review, without spoilers.
There are some "rusty" moments in this book and any regular reader may be able to infer this is the author's first major work, but the final chapter wrapped so many things up in such a satisfying way that you'll be begging for more. I'm personally anticipating PT II and will be reading it day one.
July 22, 2024
I have read this book three times now, and really truly would recommend it to anyone with interest in sci-fi, series focused around worldbuilding, or fantasy properties such as Dune, Harry Potter, or Game of Thrones. The book is told through the main character's perspective, as well as through a parallel life which he experiences in his dreams. The unraveling of mysteries that this two thread story telling allowed for really makes the climax of this first novel a page turner. The book raises a lot of questions, and is constantly leading to satisfying answers which raise even more questions and narrative threads. The evocative imagery and well crafted story universe really make it immersive
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