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Zerelon World #1
Aiding Azlyn
Someone wants his son dead. The evidence points to the lands in the north, but the greedy king ruling those lands wouldn’t be frivolous enough with his coin to begin a war. Nay, the culprit must come from inside Theron’s land, his keep. But who would want him or his child dead?
The child in her care comes from the lands in the south. Her former husband desired the coin in his ransom, but after seeing how the coin wasn’t forthcoming, he cast her and the child from his lands. Azlyn vows to protect the boy at any costs, but how can she protect him from evils she doesn’t know?
Come on an adventure to the land of Zerelon, where everything is more than it seems.
The child in her care comes from the lands in the south. Her former husband desired the coin in his ransom, but after seeing how the coin wasn’t forthcoming, he cast her and the child from his lands. Azlyn vows to protect the boy at any costs, but how can she protect him from evils she doesn’t know?
Come on an adventure to the land of Zerelon, where everything is more than it seems.
145 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 16, 2023
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May 21, 2023
Aiding Azlyn is a 4.5 from me. The story started off with a cozy high fantasy feel and seemed to have a simple plot, but then the pace picked up and the plot became complex. There was love, pending war, hate, betrayal, and meddling gods. To be completely honest, the spin Shanniak put on the gods threw me off at first. It was different being in a fantasy world where the gods were practically active members of society. It was a fun take on things. Being a standalone novel, you don't need any prior world knowledge to fall into Zerelon. I'm looking forward to reading the next two books.
May 2, 2023
A tender novella of hope and second chance romance with meddling gods that's absolutely entertaining! The world building is unique with a rich historical theme.
Azlyn has been mistreated, but she's still sweet with a bold protective side. When she rescues a child, her entire world changes.
If you love adventure tales and good verses bad, pick this beautiful book up. Nothing is quite what it seems!
Azlyn has been mistreated, but she's still sweet with a bold protective side. When she rescues a child, her entire world changes.
If you love adventure tales and good verses bad, pick this beautiful book up. Nothing is quite what it seems!
May 17, 2023
Clean fantasy
E.A. Shanniak does a good job of bringing fully formed women to life. At first scared and lonely Azlyn finds herself protecting a young boy who unlocks a new life for her. Azlyn is a badass and it is wonderful to see a character who doesn't need a man pull herself up and start a new life.
E.A. Shanniak does a good job of bringing fully formed women to life. At first scared and lonely Azlyn finds herself protecting a young boy who unlocks a new life for her. Azlyn is a badass and it is wonderful to see a character who doesn't need a man pull herself up and start a new life.
April 29, 2025
An abused wife put out of her home, a man still grieving years after the loss of his wife , and a boy hoping for a new mother. These are the loveable characters, among others, who take us on an adventure of hope and new love, in this delightful novel.
Azlyn, is unlike many FMCs we encounter in adventure romance novels. Her abusive husband couldn't break her will, nor could he steal her ability to love, her compassion, and her hope for a better future. She is hesitant to start a new relationship, but the lessons of her past have made her wise, and she is not afraid to communicate her fears and beliefs.
Theron, the MMC, sees the grace and compassion in Azlyn and is tempted to have a woman in his life again after being alone for so long. He recognizes the injuries her spirit has endured and with care and patience helps her heal and to believe they could have a future together.
What I particularly enjoyed in this book is the lack of angst in the main characters. Both of them are not afraid to communicate although they are fearful of surrendering their hearts. Many romance novels show us how lack of communication, holding on to the past, and projecting misplaced perceptions onto their proposed mates, ruins a chance at a healthy relationship. This book is filled with inspiring moments showing us how to achieve a healthy bond with another person despite the past, which made me admire them all the more.
The author introduces a bit of fantasy in to the novel by having gods who are able to interact with and influence the characters and action. I was enjoying the human characters so much, this was somewhat of a distraction to me, but they prove necessary for the story. I felt their appearance was a little abrupt, and we get a little backstory when they do make their presence known. But since they play an important part of the story I would have liked to have known them a little better.
Some novels begin with a theology of gods, such as in "When the Moon Hatched" by Sara A. Parker, or begin by the defining of a magic system as in Sylvia Mercedes' "Venatrix Chronicles". Sometimes a reader is introduced to the fantasy world by a character's close relationship to their spirit guide, and the reader becomes somewhat intimate with their personality as the story unfolds. Any of these mechanisms would have made the story more complete for me. But really, the characters Shanniak has created are the heart of this novel, and I am quite happy with them. I will definitely venture to the world of Zerelon again and read more by this author.
Azlyn, is unlike many FMCs we encounter in adventure romance novels. Her abusive husband couldn't break her will, nor could he steal her ability to love, her compassion, and her hope for a better future. She is hesitant to start a new relationship, but the lessons of her past have made her wise, and she is not afraid to communicate her fears and beliefs.
Theron, the MMC, sees the grace and compassion in Azlyn and is tempted to have a woman in his life again after being alone for so long. He recognizes the injuries her spirit has endured and with care and patience helps her heal and to believe they could have a future together.
What I particularly enjoyed in this book is the lack of angst in the main characters. Both of them are not afraid to communicate although they are fearful of surrendering their hearts. Many romance novels show us how lack of communication, holding on to the past, and projecting misplaced perceptions onto their proposed mates, ruins a chance at a healthy relationship. This book is filled with inspiring moments showing us how to achieve a healthy bond with another person despite the past, which made me admire them all the more.
The author introduces a bit of fantasy in to the novel by having gods who are able to interact with and influence the characters and action. I was enjoying the human characters so much, this was somewhat of a distraction to me, but they prove necessary for the story. I felt their appearance was a little abrupt, and we get a little backstory when they do make their presence known. But since they play an important part of the story I would have liked to have known them a little better.
Some novels begin with a theology of gods, such as in "When the Moon Hatched" by Sara A. Parker, or begin by the defining of a magic system as in Sylvia Mercedes' "Venatrix Chronicles". Sometimes a reader is introduced to the fantasy world by a character's close relationship to their spirit guide, and the reader becomes somewhat intimate with their personality as the story unfolds. Any of these mechanisms would have made the story more complete for me. But really, the characters Shanniak has created are the heart of this novel, and I am quite happy with them. I will definitely venture to the world of Zerelon again and read more by this author.
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