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Wormwood
Tiamat and his brothers, a legion of one hundred half-angels, have orders to send all humans on to their final judgment. Yet in a moment of weakness, Tiamat risks his life to rescue a hiker named Kali from the very destruction that he initiated.
Kali, thrust from the surety of her world into the boundless hell of Tiamat’s, must try to find a way to survive in the Earth’s vast, devastated landscape. Plagued by a legion of Nephilim bent on sending her on, she is forced to trust the one being that could prove to be her greatest enemy.
Kali, thrust from the surety of her world into the boundless hell of Tiamat’s, must try to find a way to survive in the Earth’s vast, devastated landscape. Plagued by a legion of Nephilim bent on sending her on, she is forced to trust the one being that could prove to be her greatest enemy.
341 pages, ebook
First published September 24, 2011
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D.H. Nevins
4 books165 followersD.H. Nevins was born in Toronto and currently lives in a quiet area of Ontario, surrounded by forests and lakes. By day, she is a personable, friendly school teacher. By night, she silently chuckles as she writes about destroying the world. When she isn't writing, she enjoys hiking, camping, flying around on her motorcycle or dabbling in live theatre.
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January 19, 2012
The author was kind enough to give me a copy of her book and too sweet to ask for a review. So here goes:
the book was the right length and I didn't mind the cliffhanger at the end because the main conflict of the book was resolved.
I really liked Kali-how she fought to stay alive and never gave up. Her optimism was her strength. However, she showed the typical YA heroine indecisiveness- I love Tiamat, I hate him.
Another thing I found to be odd was that Kali wasn't a religious person yet she seem to accept that she was damned.
The book was based on an intriguing concept-what WOULD we do when angels (okay, half angels) are responsible for the destruction of our world!
God's will being programmed into the Nephilim was another thing that I liked.
There was no "God spoke to me" stuff, well except for Merodach.
Overall, I had fun reading this book. I wanted to kick Taimat when Kali hated him and felt sorry for her when she softened.
I'll be waiting for the sequel.
the book was the right length and I didn't mind the cliffhanger at the end because the main conflict of the book was resolved.
I really liked Kali-how she fought to stay alive and never gave up. Her optimism was her strength. However, she showed the typical YA heroine indecisiveness- I love Tiamat, I hate him.
Another thing I found to be odd was that Kali wasn't a religious person yet she seem to accept that she was damned.
The book was based on an intriguing concept-what WOULD we do when angels (okay, half angels) are responsible for the destruction of our world!
God's will being programmed into the Nephilim was another thing that I liked.
There was no "God spoke to me" stuff, well except for Merodach.
Overall, I had fun reading this book. I wanted to kick Taimat when Kali hated him and felt sorry for her when she softened.
I'll be waiting for the sequel.
November 21, 2011
Wormwood is D.H.Nevins' first novel, and quite simply it's a hell of a debut. It tells the story of a tormented angel, the titular Wormwood, and the fulfilment of his destiny to destroy the earth. Wormwood is one of the Nephilim, a group of angels sent to bring humanity to judgement. Nevins' humanisation of these creatures captivated me. They are at once mythical, larger than life, and yet also understandable as people.
Kali, the main character of the piece, is extremely believable. Her relationship with Wormwood is complex and moving. Against the dark backdrop of the end days, Kali's story shows contrasting glimpses of hope. She is so human that I actually felt for her suffering. She is the archetypal normal person in an abnormal situation.
Wormwood is dark, original, concisely- and skilfully-written. D.H.Nevins manages to tell an ambitiously epic tale, but one that is shot through with believable human touches. I hope it is a precursor of more to come.
Kali, the main character of the piece, is extremely believable. Her relationship with Wormwood is complex and moving. Against the dark backdrop of the end days, Kali's story shows contrasting glimpses of hope. She is so human that I actually felt for her suffering. She is the archetypal normal person in an abnormal situation.
Wormwood is dark, original, concisely- and skilfully-written. D.H.Nevins manages to tell an ambitiously epic tale, but one that is shot through with believable human touches. I hope it is a precursor of more to come.
January 26, 2012
I have a confession. Before reading Wormwood, I was not a huge fan of either post-apocalypse and/or angel storylines. But I heard so many wonderful things about this book that I had to put aside my previous likes and dislikes and give this one a go. And boy am I glad that I did! I cannot say enough about Wormwood. D.H. Nevins did a beautiful job setting up this story to feel like you are right there with Kali as the apocalypse is happening. She is a really strong, independent chick who was put in the middle of a horrible disaster. When she meets Tiamat, all Hell breaks loose. You really feel the fact that he is not completely human, in that he has been compelled to end the world as we know it. He is relentless in reaching this goal, even knowing how much it will devastate Kali. His motivations are not clear throughout, which I though just added to the mystery of the story. This is a sad book, but chock full of wonderful imagery, complex characters and a thrilling love story, to boot. What's not to like? I cannot wait to read the next book in this series (which D.H. Nevins tells me will be a trilogy).
January 28, 2013
Danielle Harding writes so beautifully. Delivers the story with exceptional grace and style. This is one of those books I will read again, and let me tell you I have not reread any of my books yet. But Wormwood needs to be reread, it is way too intense to grasp the first time round. Its vividness captures you from the first page . A new kind of tormented romance that is absolutely captivating, its deep and powerful. Kali is girl I wish I could be, she is way to strong and highly modest, her compassion and passion guides her through so much devastation how could she possibly survive it all? - Her morality is way more exceptional when you find out something about Kali you never expected. There are few stories that are unpredictable, Wormwood is a total surprise. Its smart, enthralling, a tear jerker, a love story and so much more.
January 13, 2014
Wormwood is a post-apocalyptic tale told through the eyes of one who survived it, as she interacts with the one who was the implement of all the destruction. It is a gripping tale with so many plot twists and turns. It is grim and bleak, but imparted with gorgeous prose.
Kali Michaels, our heroine, is enjoying a hike in the woods around her home when the world begins to disintegrate around her. Making her way to a ridge, while dodging falling trees and boulders, she comes across a man she met 10 years earlier. She could never have guessed the reasons behind his sadness all those years ago, nor his role in the present circumstances.
Tiamat is a Nephilim. As such, he's been tasked with bringing about the destruction of Earth - a task that brings him great despair. He, along with his 99 brothers, carry out their divine orders. He is shocked and awed at Kali's appearance on the ridge where they first met. And I had to wonder if he realized then what her presence would entail.
Together, or apart, they both must face the consequences of Kali's survival and learn to navigate this new life and world. Tiamat alternates between hot and cold in his treatment of Kali. And Kali struggles with her feelings towards him. The other Nephilim also pose problems as they are torn between following their commander, Tiamat, and fighting their compulsion to kill Kali. And, of course, as is the nature of all things, where there is good, evil must follow. The demon, Richard, walks among the survivors, and Nephilim, to wreak as much havoc as possible.
Ms. Nevins' take on the end of days is riveting, and suspenseful. I joined Kali in her confusion over Tiamat's behavior and her horror in the events occurring around her, as well as their aftermath. I accompanied Tiamat in his despair over the devastation he must cause and the hurt he inflicts on Kali. And when many revelations are brought to light, I was gasping in surprise.
I adore Ms. Nevins' voice. Her writing drew me into this story and kept me enthralled to the end. As I said, this story is a grim one. Ms. Nevins' beautiful prose is a sharp contrast to the desolation it conveyed. Ms. Nevins took a age-old story and made it her own. I'm anxious to continue Kali and Tiamat's story.
Kali Michaels, our heroine, is enjoying a hike in the woods around her home when the world begins to disintegrate around her. Making her way to a ridge, while dodging falling trees and boulders, she comes across a man she met 10 years earlier. She could never have guessed the reasons behind his sadness all those years ago, nor his role in the present circumstances.
Tiamat is a Nephilim. As such, he's been tasked with bringing about the destruction of Earth - a task that brings him great despair. He, along with his 99 brothers, carry out their divine orders. He is shocked and awed at Kali's appearance on the ridge where they first met. And I had to wonder if he realized then what her presence would entail.
Together, or apart, they both must face the consequences of Kali's survival and learn to navigate this new life and world. Tiamat alternates between hot and cold in his treatment of Kali. And Kali struggles with her feelings towards him. The other Nephilim also pose problems as they are torn between following their commander, Tiamat, and fighting their compulsion to kill Kali. And, of course, as is the nature of all things, where there is good, evil must follow. The demon, Richard, walks among the survivors, and Nephilim, to wreak as much havoc as possible.
Ms. Nevins' take on the end of days is riveting, and suspenseful. I joined Kali in her confusion over Tiamat's behavior and her horror in the events occurring around her, as well as their aftermath. I accompanied Tiamat in his despair over the devastation he must cause and the hurt he inflicts on Kali. And when many revelations are brought to light, I was gasping in surprise.
I adore Ms. Nevins' voice. Her writing drew me into this story and kept me enthralled to the end. As I said, this story is a grim one. Ms. Nevins' beautiful prose is a sharp contrast to the desolation it conveyed. Ms. Nevins took a age-old story and made it her own. I'm anxious to continue Kali and Tiamat's story.
June 29, 2012
The mythical creatures in this novel are larger than life. The author shows the readers glimpses that the main character, Kali Michaels, is a strong and fascinating woman. Early in her life, she meets a man with whom she feels a strong attachment. Her world turns upside down when years later she finds the same man standing in the same place on the mountain peak. She learns he is a half-human, half-angel that helped destroy Earth to send God's children home for judgment. Kali learns many things from Tiamat. She gains extra traits from an accidental contact with the half-angels blood. These traits and her own ability help her survive as she battles to find and save survivors in the post-apocalyptic world. My only complaint is that I wish the author had used a little more dialogue. Other than that I found it to be an intriguing and enjoyable read.
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“Oh, the perils of love… someone always gets screwed over on an exponential scale.”
It took me a while to digest this book completely. I was not expecting to love this book that much. The author and I communicated a bit before I was offered the book in exchange for an honest review, and I wasn’t sure what to think. I’ll try to sum it up quickly for you. I also want to say that the author is the sweetest person who genuinely wants feedback about her book. She takes time out of her day to respond to messages and seems excited to talk to her fans. She is a good-hearted person, and I encourage you to reach out to her with any feedback, constructive criticism, or other, because I’m sure she’d appreciate it. Onto the review!!
Starting off, I had a really difficult time trying to get into the book. Mostly because it was a lot of imagery and I had no idea what was going on. It seemed like we were following around someone at the end of the world, but I really didn’t know, and I didn’t like that I was so clueless. However, when the book started and more dialogue was introduced, I immediately fell in love. I was cautious of this book because I wasn’t completely sure what it was about because the synopsis is pretty vague, but I actually kind of liked that I was surprised. I have read books with vague descriptions that absolutely tanked, but I thought this was wonderful.
I loved how it was written, I loved the characters, and I loved the dialogue. Tiamat and Kali are honestly my favorite book couple. Kali was strong willed and badass throughout the entire book and didn’t let her beliefs get thrown out the window because of a guy. She fought for what she believed in, even if there was a chance it would kill her. I fell in love with Tiamat just about the same way Kali did: very slowly. He proved to be ridiculously difficult the entire book, even going crazy lengths to make her hate him, but he also made it up to her every time. I thought their relationship was amazing, and I loved them throughout the entire book, even when I was ridiculously pissed off.
This book actually made me throw my Kindle across the room three separate times. I will not disclose which times, due to spoilers, but that just shows how AMAZING the author is at catching you off guard (in both good and bad ways!) I could see how some could get upset with the actions of certain characters in the book, but speaking from an unbiased point of view, I felt that everything that transpired throughout the book was spot on, even the parts I hated. Honestly, words cannot describe how much I absolutely loved this book and how unbelievably excited I am for the sequel. The book was wrapped up nicely, but still left us with a cliffhanger! I was wary about reading it because the second book has not yet been released, but I was pleasantly surprised with the ending.
This will be one of those books I will read over and over again because of the protagonists, antagonists, the setting, the story, basically all the characters, and the world they live in. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good book with a struggle of good and evil. This post apocalyptic fantasy novel is sure to make your head spin with all of its crazy twists and turns.
“If you’re looking to validate your existence by belittling ours, you’re not better than the worst of us.”
“Oh, the perils of love… someone always gets screwed over on an exponential scale.”
It took me a while to digest this book completely. I was not expecting to love this book that much. The author and I communicated a bit before I was offered the book in exchange for an honest review, and I wasn’t sure what to think. I’ll try to sum it up quickly for you. I also want to say that the author is the sweetest person who genuinely wants feedback about her book. She takes time out of her day to respond to messages and seems excited to talk to her fans. She is a good-hearted person, and I encourage you to reach out to her with any feedback, constructive criticism, or other, because I’m sure she’d appreciate it. Onto the review!!
Starting off, I had a really difficult time trying to get into the book. Mostly because it was a lot of imagery and I had no idea what was going on. It seemed like we were following around someone at the end of the world, but I really didn’t know, and I didn’t like that I was so clueless. However, when the book started and more dialogue was introduced, I immediately fell in love. I was cautious of this book because I wasn’t completely sure what it was about because the synopsis is pretty vague, but I actually kind of liked that I was surprised. I have read books with vague descriptions that absolutely tanked, but I thought this was wonderful.
I loved how it was written, I loved the characters, and I loved the dialogue. Tiamat and Kali are honestly my favorite book couple. Kali was strong willed and badass throughout the entire book and didn’t let her beliefs get thrown out the window because of a guy. She fought for what she believed in, even if there was a chance it would kill her. I fell in love with Tiamat just about the same way Kali did: very slowly. He proved to be ridiculously difficult the entire book, even going crazy lengths to make her hate him, but he also made it up to her every time. I thought their relationship was amazing, and I loved them throughout the entire book, even when I was ridiculously pissed off.
This book actually made me throw my Kindle across the room three separate times. I will not disclose which times, due to spoilers, but that just shows how AMAZING the author is at catching you off guard (in both good and bad ways!) I could see how some could get upset with the actions of certain characters in the book, but speaking from an unbiased point of view, I felt that everything that transpired throughout the book was spot on, even the parts I hated. Honestly, words cannot describe how much I absolutely loved this book and how unbelievably excited I am for the sequel. The book was wrapped up nicely, but still left us with a cliffhanger! I was wary about reading it because the second book has not yet been released, but I was pleasantly surprised with the ending.
This will be one of those books I will read over and over again because of the protagonists, antagonists, the setting, the story, basically all the characters, and the world they live in. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good book with a struggle of good and evil. This post apocalyptic fantasy novel is sure to make your head spin with all of its crazy twists and turns.
“If you’re looking to validate your existence by belittling ours, you’re not better than the worst of us.”
May 12, 2013
Before I begin this review, and in the spirit of full disclosure, I would mention that while I have never met the author face to face (we live on opposite sides of the planet), I have nonetheless had occasion to exchange emails with Ms Nevins, via Goodreads, and have found her to be a charming and thoughtful correspondent. This review is based on the Kindle edition of her novel, Wormwood. I bought that copy through Amazon.com (for an unreasonably low 99c) and read it on my Kindle. Ms Nevins has not in any way tried to influence the content of this review (in spite of repeated unsubtle hints that I am open to bribery).
I've tried not to give too much away, but if you don’t even like to read the blurb on the back cover before launching into a book, I recommend you go read Wormwood, then come back and see it you agree with me.
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The burgeoning popularity of the apocalyptic fantasy is a fairly recent phenomenon. The end of the world might come in the form of a disease, a meteor, a disease brought to earth by a meteor, a global nuclear exchange, economic collapse, social collapse, economic and social collapse brought on by the majority of the population being turned into zombies (possibly the introduction of a meteor-borne disease), alien invasion, super-volcano, ancient Mayan prophesy, sentient technology, or vampires.
Wormwood takes a different path. A young hiking-guide leading a group of corporate-types on a team-building weekend, breaks away from the group for a hour’s respite, and stumbles upon a rather sullen, brooding, terribly good-looking you man at her favourite sunset-facing lookout, seemingly bearing the weight of the world on his shoulders. After a brief conversation, the young man thanks her for helping him come to terms with something that that he has no control or authority over but that he must do regardless.
Fast track to ten years later; Kali – our heroine – is hiking through the same national park when the world begins to erupt around her. As she makes for the higher ground of the lookout everything around her undulates, courses and plummets, the landscape convulsing. And as she reaches the summit, a familiar figure presides over the destruction; Tiamat, the young man with she met a decade before. The one contemplating the unpleasant task he must undertake.
While Ms Nevins story is at once an epic apocalyptic fantasy – one of biblical proportions – it is, at its heart, a small story about one woman trying to survive in a world literally turned upside down, while she tries to make sense of everything that has happened around her. Kali is intelligent and resourceful, but the task of merely staying alive would be insurmountable without the assistance of Tiamat. As Kali learns about what has happened to her world, she is torn between her being drawn to Tiamat and being repelled by the part he played – and continues to play – in the ongoing devastation.
There’s an almost Robinson Crusoe quality to Wormwood. The dramatis personae is relatively small, and much of the time Kali is alone, but in spite of her own self-doubts, it is in solitude that she repeatedly finds the strength of will and depth of character to push forward. The few others she meets are as often as not a danger to her, either directly or unintentionally. When other (usually much more powerful or capable) characters do help Kali, it’s because she allows them to.
Wormwood is also a romantic tale, a story of girl meets boy, boy turns out to be a supernatural being possessing extraordinary powers; difficulties ensue. I don’t mean to make light of this part of the story – on the contrary, in a story that requires a suspension of disbelief from the reader, the evolution of the relationship between Kali and Tiamat is perhaps the most natural and credible aspect of the story. Wormwood isn't a romance with apocalyptic window-dressing, nor is it an end of the world tale with a love-interest to break the monotony. Every aspect of the story works because it belongs there; the whole is greater than the sum of its narrative parts.
Ms Nevins has a wonderfully attuned sense of the authentic, both in dialogue and action. Standing back from Wormwood, it's a tall tale, drawing equally from religion, mythos and modern anxieties of imminent disaster. The view from inside, however reveals a seamless world imbued with prevailing sense of the real.
I've tried not to give too much away, but if you don’t even like to read the blurb on the back cover before launching into a book, I recommend you go read Wormwood, then come back and see it you agree with me.
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The burgeoning popularity of the apocalyptic fantasy is a fairly recent phenomenon. The end of the world might come in the form of a disease, a meteor, a disease brought to earth by a meteor, a global nuclear exchange, economic collapse, social collapse, economic and social collapse brought on by the majority of the population being turned into zombies (possibly the introduction of a meteor-borne disease), alien invasion, super-volcano, ancient Mayan prophesy, sentient technology, or vampires.
Wormwood takes a different path. A young hiking-guide leading a group of corporate-types on a team-building weekend, breaks away from the group for a hour’s respite, and stumbles upon a rather sullen, brooding, terribly good-looking you man at her favourite sunset-facing lookout, seemingly bearing the weight of the world on his shoulders. After a brief conversation, the young man thanks her for helping him come to terms with something that that he has no control or authority over but that he must do regardless.
Fast track to ten years later; Kali – our heroine – is hiking through the same national park when the world begins to erupt around her. As she makes for the higher ground of the lookout everything around her undulates, courses and plummets, the landscape convulsing. And as she reaches the summit, a familiar figure presides over the destruction; Tiamat, the young man with she met a decade before. The one contemplating the unpleasant task he must undertake.
While Ms Nevins story is at once an epic apocalyptic fantasy – one of biblical proportions – it is, at its heart, a small story about one woman trying to survive in a world literally turned upside down, while she tries to make sense of everything that has happened around her. Kali is intelligent and resourceful, but the task of merely staying alive would be insurmountable without the assistance of Tiamat. As Kali learns about what has happened to her world, she is torn between her being drawn to Tiamat and being repelled by the part he played – and continues to play – in the ongoing devastation.
There’s an almost Robinson Crusoe quality to Wormwood. The dramatis personae is relatively small, and much of the time Kali is alone, but in spite of her own self-doubts, it is in solitude that she repeatedly finds the strength of will and depth of character to push forward. The few others she meets are as often as not a danger to her, either directly or unintentionally. When other (usually much more powerful or capable) characters do help Kali, it’s because she allows them to.
Wormwood is also a romantic tale, a story of girl meets boy, boy turns out to be a supernatural being possessing extraordinary powers; difficulties ensue. I don’t mean to make light of this part of the story – on the contrary, in a story that requires a suspension of disbelief from the reader, the evolution of the relationship between Kali and Tiamat is perhaps the most natural and credible aspect of the story. Wormwood isn't a romance with apocalyptic window-dressing, nor is it an end of the world tale with a love-interest to break the monotony. Every aspect of the story works because it belongs there; the whole is greater than the sum of its narrative parts.
Ms Nevins has a wonderfully attuned sense of the authentic, both in dialogue and action. Standing back from Wormwood, it's a tall tale, drawing equally from religion, mythos and modern anxieties of imminent disaster. The view from inside, however reveals a seamless world imbued with prevailing sense of the real.
August 7, 2012
In the beginning you are introduced to Kali. She is a trail guide at Pinecrest National Park. A quiet hike up to her favorite spot, Lookout Peak, starts out normally enough, but a light breeze quickly becomes a tree snapping gale. The once clear skies have turned a heavy gray-black, the clouds tumbling over each other as they race towards her.
This would not be so bad if the woods hadn't suddenly gone silent. Not a sound could be heard. The winds had stopped and all was still. Not even a bird song was heard. Into this silence came a rumbling that turned into a roar. The ground began to vibrate under her feet and she could see something was coming. The trees started to shake and then to fall, the ground began to roll. Kali ran.
The earth twists and buckles as she tries to reach the safety of Lookout Peak. Tress and shrubs reach out as if to grab her. She sees her goal and rushes forward. Stillness. All around her the earth is raging. Great rents appear, lava spews up from below, the skies open up and rain and hail lash down, but from her vantage point, all she feels is a mild tremor under her feet. How can this be?
Kali wants to move out from under the overhanging rocks and edges around them to a clear space. There is a campfire burning. She is not alone up here. A quick look around reveals a figure standing on the cliff's edge, his arms stretched out towards the devastation that is still raging below.
TIAMAT.
I tell ya, I was not prepared for this. I was exhausted from the tension I experienced following Kali's mad dash to safety. My description is just a wee bit of what she goes through. Watch out for the vertigo!
I am so excited just thinking about what else I want to tell you. This happened and that happened! And what? I have never read a story quite like this one. There is so much happening. The story races to its conclusion, leaving me stunned.
At times I was scared. Other times I was shocked and mad. And at one part, I realized I was crying, and it hurt.
D.H. Nevins has written a fantastic story of the end of the world and the last survivors. Perhaps this description is too simple, but I hesitate to tell you more. I want you to read it like I did. Unprepared and wide-eyed. I want you to get to know each character and discover just what is really causing all of the destruction.
I hope when you read Wormwood, you'll tell me how it made you feel. Did you experience it like I did?
A huge Thank You to the author for an extremely well written story in which to immerse myself.
Beyond 5 Stars!
This would not be so bad if the woods hadn't suddenly gone silent. Not a sound could be heard. The winds had stopped and all was still. Not even a bird song was heard. Into this silence came a rumbling that turned into a roar. The ground began to vibrate under her feet and she could see something was coming. The trees started to shake and then to fall, the ground began to roll. Kali ran.
The earth twists and buckles as she tries to reach the safety of Lookout Peak. Tress and shrubs reach out as if to grab her. She sees her goal and rushes forward. Stillness. All around her the earth is raging. Great rents appear, lava spews up from below, the skies open up and rain and hail lash down, but from her vantage point, all she feels is a mild tremor under her feet. How can this be?
Kali wants to move out from under the overhanging rocks and edges around them to a clear space. There is a campfire burning. She is not alone up here. A quick look around reveals a figure standing on the cliff's edge, his arms stretched out towards the devastation that is still raging below.
TIAMAT.
I tell ya, I was not prepared for this. I was exhausted from the tension I experienced following Kali's mad dash to safety. My description is just a wee bit of what she goes through. Watch out for the vertigo!
I am so excited just thinking about what else I want to tell you. This happened and that happened! And what? I have never read a story quite like this one. There is so much happening. The story races to its conclusion, leaving me stunned.
At times I was scared. Other times I was shocked and mad. And at one part, I realized I was crying, and it hurt.
D.H. Nevins has written a fantastic story of the end of the world and the last survivors. Perhaps this description is too simple, but I hesitate to tell you more. I want you to read it like I did. Unprepared and wide-eyed. I want you to get to know each character and discover just what is really causing all of the destruction.
I hope when you read Wormwood, you'll tell me how it made you feel. Did you experience it like I did?
A huge Thank You to the author for an extremely well written story in which to immerse myself.
Beyond 5 Stars!
October 8, 2012
100 Nephilim, super powerful half human half angels beings, are given the task to clean the earth of all human life. It is judgment day, and the Nephilim are tasked with returning all humans to their spiritual forms. Kali, in an attempt to escape the devastation, runs a trail to the top of a cliff where she finds Tiamat, someone she met 10 years prior. Tiamat, is actually one of the Nephilim who has destroyed her world and even killed her father. Tiamat struggles with his mission because he has a strong connection to the young woman named Kali. Kali’s survival is dependant on the one responsible for the totally oblieration of her world, she must learn to trust him even though he might have her own destruction in his plans.
Favorite Quote Tiamat - “Compared to tonight, I feel like I have been half-alive the entire time I’ve exsisted.”
Wormwood is a dark and fantastic tale. Wormwood has dazzling plot twist and turns that will captivate any reader, making it impossible to put this book down. The lines will be blurred between good and evil, truth and lies, and hero and antagonist. When I finished Wormwood, I closed the book with a WOW on my lips. Extraordinary story telling D. H. Nevins, you blew me away. There is so much to say about this book but I don’t want to give anything away. Absolutely 5 stars.
I won this copy of Wormwood from Sherry at Fundamental Book Blog and D. H. Nevins, I am giving my honest review.
Favorite Quote Tiamat - “Compared to tonight, I feel like I have been half-alive the entire time I’ve exsisted.”
Wormwood is a dark and fantastic tale. Wormwood has dazzling plot twist and turns that will captivate any reader, making it impossible to put this book down. The lines will be blurred between good and evil, truth and lies, and hero and antagonist. When I finished Wormwood, I closed the book with a WOW on my lips. Extraordinary story telling D. H. Nevins, you blew me away. There is so much to say about this book but I don’t want to give anything away. Absolutely 5 stars.
I won this copy of Wormwood from Sherry at Fundamental Book Blog and D. H. Nevins, I am giving my honest review.
February 13, 2020
The beginning of the book was interesting and really drew me in but it got boring by the middle. The protaginst Kali wasn't well-written - her actions and emotions felt more like they were used to move the plot rather than realistic. The love story also didn't feel believable at all, especially from her side. As soon as she gets a little bit of rejection she has a self-pity and self-loathing party rather than applying any bit of brain power to the situation., but immediately goes running back to him even if he does something that should give her doubts
The story was well-written and if you're interested in post-apocalypse living and religion then you'll probably like it.
I received a complimentary copy of this work through Voracious Readers Only in exchange for my honest opinion.
The story was well-written and if you're interested in post-apocalypse living and religion then you'll probably like it.
I received a complimentary copy of this work through Voracious Readers Only in exchange for my honest opinion.
December 23, 2012
Just really really bad. So very very bad. Despite the core idea, there is really nothing to redeem this novel in my opinion. I finished it since I hate to leave books unread and thankfully this was made easier by the fact that I could easily skip large sections of tedious and florid descriptions of the same things over and over again. Yeah, nature's cool. Yeah, apocalypse turns things ugly. Or the back and forth bits about "does he love me?", "does he not love me?"...even for 99 cents, I want my money back. One good thing, it taught me that I shouldn't be afraid to write a novel since it looks like almost anything can be published.
January 8, 2012
The author was kind enough to provide me a coupon for this book. I will say that I would have purchased it anyway! The story was extremely well written and the story was gripping. It kept me turning page after page after page although in the back of my mind I was dreading the fact that it had to end! I really hope there is a sequel in the works! I would hate to think that was the end of Kali and Tiamet - I hope to meet them again in another book....
February 6, 2012
The apocalypse story takes place as the world is being swallowed and torn up by an angel or demon, Tiamat, but Kali does not know that yet. Kali is spared, but why? What is her purpose in all this? and who is this Tiamat? Follow her in her adventure as she tries to understand her beginnings and her purpose in this new Earth of and the what her future may hold with the Nephilims. Recommend.
May 29, 2013
Wormwood is the story of a young woman trying to survive the destruction of the world by a legion of God's angels. The twists and turns that the author introduces in her rich literary style will keep you glued to this enchanting tale. I highly recommend this book and this author.
January 2, 2012
REVIEW: To be fair to the author (this is her debut book), I will try to be as extensive as I can be in justifying why did this book was rated two stars.
The title: Worm + wood? While I do know that the entire word 'Wormwood' carries different meanings literally and also textually in this book, I personally still don't find it any more appealing.
The cover: Again, I do understand that this meant to be a self-published book, but my love for photography betrays every of my attempt to like the cover.
The plot: Honestly, I meant to read this book after I finished with Angelfall, but the synopsis for this book has an eerie resemblance with that of Angelfall. Worried I might become too caught up in comparing these two books head-to-head instead of enjoying Wormwood the way it is, I tried to read The Vespertine in the meantime (which was really a waste of time).
Beware of those who have read Angelfall, there are indeed some scenes that would struck as deja vu for you e.g. But please move on because I genuinely believe that these similarities are just coincidence as the books were first published with just a few months gap.
Where was I?
Ah, the plot!
THE plot.
This book was like a strange food from a foreign country. Maybe it felt bad on my tongue just because I was not used to it. Seriously, I tried to make sense of everything that happened, but I continued to be baffled as the story went on. Like, there were things that did not add up. I mean, I'm always a slow reader but I never had the luxury of time, so I would really appreciate if I don't have to reread everything just to make sure I don't miss anything. I'm not sure if this uneasy feeling resulted from plot holes but I'm certainly lost.
The story started off with Kali, the female lead went hiking when the apocalypse stuck. Hiking was her favourite pastime, but I have no idea where she came from. Did she live in the National Park? Because it was implied later that she did not live with her father at that time.
The flashback reeled in. The first time she met Tiamat. As gorgeous as he was (he was a half angel after all), she should be alarmed because he was a stranger and he was pouring his heart out (okay, maybe not all but still!) the first time they met. And then, Kali started to reveal almost everything about herself, her occupation, her dad, her age, about this Brian guy who she loathed. Tiamat even asked does she know how to fight! If a stranger asked me a peculiar question like that, I can only assume he is about to kidnap me. He is just trying to test to water on how would I react if he's about to put a sack over me.
Kali even let Tiamat walked her to her camp! And remain unguarded even after Tiamat said "Compared to tonight, I feel like I have been half-alive the entire time I've existed", and kissed her forehead. OMG, Kali! You were only 18, do you need a cue card that tell you this guy is weird! Weirder, even after that one encounter, Tiamat developed a feeling for Kali until all his brothers knew about it?
Real love NEEDS time to develop, people.
And this guy, Tiamat kept getting on my nerve. He was like this confused, pessimistic dictator.
Confused how?
"No, that isn't exactly true. I didn't want for that to happen between us...no wait...what I mean to say is that I had to"
"You are now unique in that you have knowledge you should not posses, thanks to me"
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Pessimistic how?
"One of my brothers is now dead, and it is my fault."
"What I have done tonight has damned us both. We're finished."
Dictator how?
And then, there were these dry and cheesy dialogues like,
"Apology accepted, Tiamat"
"You are most welcomed"
"I don't know how you can think that I'm worth it"
And these dreams about Tiamat, for me, they were not necessary. I'm kind of tired of the usage of dreams, just to point out how important a character is for another character. Prove it in real time.
So, by Chapter 9, there was hardly any development in the story. Most of the time Tiamat and Kali were having this conversation back and forth and I almost gave up reading. I had absolutely no motivation to continue on. There was no clear mission, they should be headed south for what? But there they were, still lingered on the lookout, searching for horses?
Here entered Abel. I thought finally! Abel was supposed to kill Kali and yet he preferred to rant about his and his kind unfortunate childhood. Okay...I tried to bear a little bit. Oh, finally a fight!
*Sigh* Afterwards, the graph was heading down again as they sat down and talk again. I don't know...there was so much unnecessary talks but I still feel much more events need explanation.
The title: Worm + wood? While I do know that the entire word 'Wormwood' carries different meanings literally and also textually in this book, I personally still don't find it any more appealing.
The cover: Again, I do understand that this meant to be a self-published book, but my love for photography betrays every of my attempt to like the cover.
The plot: Honestly, I meant to read this book after I finished with Angelfall, but the synopsis for this book has an eerie resemblance with that of Angelfall. Worried I might become too caught up in comparing these two books head-to-head instead of enjoying Wormwood the way it is, I tried to read The Vespertine in the meantime (
Beware of those who have read Angelfall, there are indeed some scenes that would struck as deja vu for you e.g. But please move on because I genuinely believe that these similarities are just coincidence as the books were first published with just a few months gap.
Where was I?
Ah, the plot!
THE plot.
This book was like a strange food from a foreign country. Maybe it felt bad on my tongue just because I was not used to it. Seriously, I tried to make sense of everything that happened, but I continued to be baffled as the story went on. Like, there were things that did not add up. I mean, I'm always a slow reader but I never had the luxury of time, so I would really appreciate if I don't have to reread everything just to make sure I don't miss anything. I'm not sure if this uneasy feeling resulted from plot holes but I'm certainly lost.
The story started off with Kali, the female lead went hiking when the apocalypse stuck. Hiking was her favourite pastime, but I have no idea where she came from. Did she live in the National Park? Because it was implied later that she did not live with her father at that time.
The flashback reeled in. The first time she met Tiamat. As gorgeous as he was (he was a half angel after all), she should be alarmed because he was a stranger and he was pouring his heart out (okay, maybe not all but still!) the first time they met. And then, Kali started to reveal almost everything about herself, her occupation, her dad, her age, about this Brian guy who she loathed. Tiamat even asked does she know how to fight! If a stranger asked me a peculiar question like that, I can only assume he is about to kidnap me. He is just trying to test to water on how would I react if he's about to put a sack over me.
Kali even let Tiamat walked her to her camp! And remain unguarded even after Tiamat said "Compared to tonight, I feel like I have been half-alive the entire time I've existed", and kissed her forehead. OMG, Kali! You were only 18, do you need a cue card that tell you this guy is weird! Weirder, even after that one encounter, Tiamat developed a feeling for Kali until all his brothers knew about it?
Real love NEEDS time to develop, people.
And this guy, Tiamat kept getting on my nerve. He was like this confused, pessimistic dictator.
Confused how?
"No, that isn't exactly true. I didn't want for that to happen between us...no wait...what I mean to say is that I had to"
"You are now unique in that you have knowledge you should not posses, thanks to me"
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Pessimistic how?
"One of my brothers is now dead, and it is my fault."
"What I have done tonight has damned us both. We're finished."
Dictator how?
And then, there were these dry and cheesy dialogues like,
"Apology accepted, Tiamat"
"You are most welcomed"
"I don't know how you can think that I'm worth it"
And these dreams about Tiamat, for me, they were not necessary. I'm kind of tired of the usage of dreams, just to point out how important a character is for another character. Prove it in real time.
So, by Chapter 9, there was hardly any development in the story. Most of the time Tiamat and Kali were having this conversation back and forth and I almost gave up reading. I had absolutely no motivation to continue on. There was no clear mission, they should be headed south for what? But there they were, still lingered on the lookout, searching for horses?
Here entered Abel. I thought finally! Abel was supposed to kill Kali and yet he preferred to rant about his and his kind unfortunate childhood. Okay...I tried to bear a little bit. Oh, finally a fight!
*Sigh* Afterwards, the graph was heading down again as they sat down and talk again. I don't know...there was so much unnecessary talks but I still feel much more events need explanation.
August 21, 2017
As I was reading this story, my mind was already creating an outline for the review. Love, hate, hate, love. However, after the last word was read, I froze. That final sentence felt like a knife being plunged into my heart. My spirit was faltering. The ending eluded to grim determination. I am still pondering the final conversation, which takes me back to a previous conversation. I don’t want him to be telling the truth, but it all makes twisted sense. He has to know exactly who she is. Why didn’t she say anything? But wait, there are just as many signs pointing to another truth.
I’m sure you can tell how much I love this book. The story was literally a roller coaster ride. The happy moments were quickly overshadowed by horrible events, and vice versa. It’s like a reflection of human nature. We are most affected by current circumstances. We love when being loved. We hate when being hated.
We began with a hike in a beautiful forest. Kali knew the area well; her dad started taking her there when she was a young girl. Then came the destruction. Ten years prior, Kali had met and befriended Tiaman in that same area. For both, it was a blessing as well as a curse. Kali was forced to come to terms with her new situation. Tiaman was forced to battle with his inner turmoil. Will either of them win? I’ve finished reading the book and I am still uncertain.
I’m sure you can tell how much I love this book. The story was literally a roller coaster ride. The happy moments were quickly overshadowed by horrible events, and vice versa. It’s like a reflection of human nature. We are most affected by current circumstances. We love when being loved. We hate when being hated.
We began with a hike in a beautiful forest. Kali knew the area well; her dad started taking her there when she was a young girl. Then came the destruction. Ten years prior, Kali had met and befriended Tiaman in that same area. For both, it was a blessing as well as a curse. Kali was forced to come to terms with her new situation. Tiaman was forced to battle with his inner turmoil. Will either of them win? I’ve finished reading the book and I am still uncertain.
August 7, 2017
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Author D. H. Nevins has done a tremendous job in creating a dystopic world that scares you. Her descriptions of the catastrophe in the book and it's deadly inhabitants are intimidating. She paints the new world's landscape for us and also its multi-dimensional inhabitants. The sexual tension between Kali and Tiamat adds spice to the book and also gives a perception about their complicated relationship.
After a long time, I read a book with a dystopic world and it did not disappoint me. Right from the very beginning, it held its suspense. Throughout I kept latching on to the book because I wanted to know about Tiamat's and Kali's identity; how Kali would save others; whether she would be able to save them or not; or how would Tiamat confess his feelings to Kali. This book is a must try for all those to love dystopia and fantasy.
Author D. H. Nevins has done a tremendous job in creating a dystopic world that scares you. Her descriptions of the catastrophe in the book and it's deadly inhabitants are intimidating. She paints the new world's landscape for us and also its multi-dimensional inhabitants. The sexual tension between Kali and Tiamat adds spice to the book and also gives a perception about their complicated relationship.
After a long time, I read a book with a dystopic world and it did not disappoint me. Right from the very beginning, it held its suspense. Throughout I kept latching on to the book because I wanted to know about Tiamat's and Kali's identity; how Kali would save others; whether she would be able to save them or not; or how would Tiamat confess his feelings to Kali. This book is a must try for all those to love dystopia and fantasy.
May 9, 2020
I was kindly given a copy of Wormwood for review by the author.
I struggled with this book. I really wanted to get sucked in to this world, given the fairly unique plot and characters. A few other reviews noted that the start was a bit slow, so I persisted until I found myself at the end and realised I never really got absorbed.
Pros - I really like the premise of this book and the fact that it avoids a number of tropes popular in the angels/demons genre that has become so huge recently. Something that took me by surprise was the violence and overall darkness of the storyline. There are a number of fight scenes throughout the book and they were all done well. Nevins definitely doesn't hold back and I found myself cringing a number of times, just imagining the gore. Things do get quite grim throughout and I found that refreshing - maybe humans can't win, for once.
Cons - The love story was just not for me. I don't mind a bit of a tortured romance, but this was so hot and cold the entire time (for a purpose explained at the end) that it was just ruined for me. I didn't find myself caring too much if Tiamat and Kali got together. I think this was exacerbated because the entire story revolves around a 'greater purpose' for Kali that is never revealed and a number of secrets that just can't be shared. The idea is to keep readers in the dark, but I found it super frustrating to have so many of the events in the story unexplained and brushed off with a simple 'I can't explain any further' because of a divine purpose.
I think this book is a good read if you want something a little different. It is darker than is typical of the genre and has quite a few unexpected moments. There is a romance and believe me it is tortured. Whilst it was not necessarily my cup of tea, I can understand why many readers would love this novel. Thank you to Nevins for the ARC.
I struggled with this book. I really wanted to get sucked in to this world, given the fairly unique plot and characters. A few other reviews noted that the start was a bit slow, so I persisted until I found myself at the end and realised I never really got absorbed.
Pros - I really like the premise of this book and the fact that it avoids a number of tropes popular in the angels/demons genre that has become so huge recently. Something that took me by surprise was the violence and overall darkness of the storyline. There are a number of fight scenes throughout the book and they were all done well. Nevins definitely doesn't hold back and I found myself cringing a number of times, just imagining the gore. Things do get quite grim throughout and I found that refreshing - maybe humans can't win, for once.
Cons - The love story was just not for me. I don't mind a bit of a tortured romance, but this was so hot and cold the entire time (for a purpose explained at the end) that it was just ruined for me. I didn't find myself caring too much if Tiamat and Kali got together. I think this was exacerbated because the entire story revolves around a 'greater purpose' for Kali that is never revealed and a number of secrets that just can't be shared. The idea is to keep readers in the dark, but I found it super frustrating to have so many of the events in the story unexplained and brushed off with a simple 'I can't explain any further' because of a divine purpose.
I think this book is a good read if you want something a little different. It is darker than is typical of the genre and has quite a few unexpected moments. There is a romance and believe me it is tortured. Whilst it was not necessarily my cup of tea, I can understand why many readers would love this novel. Thank you to Nevins for the ARC.
February 11, 2020
*I received a free copy of this book from the author via voracious readers only in exchange for an honest review*
This is one of those books that draws you in fills your heart with love and then punches you in the face and then does it all over again. I found myself crying at several different occasions and so upset I had to stop reading for a while but that’s one of the things that made this book so good. I was so emotionally invested in the characters I could feel every heartbreak as if it were my own.
I loved the main character Kali she’s strong and independent with her own skills and Tiamat well he’s my favourite sort of love interest; mysterious and cold to start with until we see his soft side.
If you’re looking for a book filled with romance heartbreak and asshole half-angels then you should probably read this one.
This is one of those books that draws you in fills your heart with love and then punches you in the face and then does it all over again. I found myself crying at several different occasions and so upset I had to stop reading for a while but that’s one of the things that made this book so good. I was so emotionally invested in the characters I could feel every heartbreak as if it were my own.
I loved the main character Kali she’s strong and independent with her own skills and Tiamat well he’s my favourite sort of love interest; mysterious and cold to start with until we see his soft side.
If you’re looking for a book filled with romance heartbreak and asshole half-angels then you should probably read this one.
December 2, 2020
This is not my usual genre but I received a copy of the book from the author via Voracious Readers Only. I enjoyed this book, it has given me more of an interest in the genre, I will read more. I will also be reading more from D H Nevins.
I liked the pace of the book, it didn't really slow, the action started straight away and the hits kept coming. I found this book hard to put down, if I had started it earlier in the day I think it would have been read in one sitting rather than the two that it took me.
The rollercoaster emotions that Kali experienced were well written and drew me right in so that I almost felt what she was feeling. My favourite books are the ones you can see playing out in your imagination, almost like a movie, even more so when the characters emotions draw you in to make you feel like you are part of that story. This book did that for me. Well worth the read.
I liked the pace of the book, it didn't really slow, the action started straight away and the hits kept coming. I found this book hard to put down, if I had started it earlier in the day I think it would have been read in one sitting rather than the two that it took me.
The rollercoaster emotions that Kali experienced were well written and drew me right in so that I almost felt what she was feeling. My favourite books are the ones you can see playing out in your imagination, almost like a movie, even more so when the characters emotions draw you in to make you feel like you are part of that story. This book did that for me. Well worth the read.
September 27, 2018
Wormwood by D.H. Nevins
Good/ Bad Hell/ Heaven Demons and Angels..
The Good
The author's ability to write well shines through this book. When there isn't dialogue the opening scene was well written and captivating.
The Bad
I think there is a lot of dialogue and the initial dialogue with Tiamat got a bit boring for me. I realize it was setting the scene of the past and the present but there was a repetition. The constant love-hate between the destruction of the world and saving Kali also got wordy. It was OK to read but I felt that I was being drilled into what I should be thinking and feeling.
The Ugly
A well-written book, but the story was a bit strange for me as I love to love the hero - but I didn't feel that for Tiamat.
3 Stars
July 17, 2018
“Wormwood” was a fascinating read. It starts with an ordinary girl, Kali, having yet another ordinary day doing what she loves doing the most - hiking in the woods which she knows like the back of her hand. However, after a second fateful encounter with a mysterious man from her past, Kali’s whole life will change, together with the world around her.
The perfect blend of supernatural and a post-apocalyptic world was wonderfully delivered. The atmosphere, dark and brooding, offered no hope at first - neither for the last survivors nor for the two main heroes. But the powerful message of true love overcoming all obstacles in its way and even defying death itself, made “Wormwood” a truly unforgettable read. Highly recommended to all fans of the genre.
The perfect blend of supernatural and a post-apocalyptic world was wonderfully delivered. The atmosphere, dark and brooding, offered no hope at first - neither for the last survivors nor for the two main heroes. But the powerful message of true love overcoming all obstacles in its way and even defying death itself, made “Wormwood” a truly unforgettable read. Highly recommended to all fans of the genre.
July 2, 2019
As a obsessor of all things 'Angel' and 'Nephilim', I literally could not put this book down.
It took me ONE day to read it, and I devoured it like my life depended on finishing the story.
As an Independent author, I can only praise Ms. Nevins for her attention to detail, and explanation when it came to the Nephilim, and the working biology of their bodies and wings.
Originally it was the blurb that caught my attention, specifically the word "nephilim." But once I started reading it I couldn't put it down. The action is nonstop from beginning to end. And Kali's character is absolutely adorable. She's spunky, capable, determined, and willing to do the right thing no matter the personal cost.
**I received a digital copy in exchange for a review**
It took me ONE day to read it, and I devoured it like my life depended on finishing the story.
As an Independent author, I can only praise Ms. Nevins for her attention to detail, and explanation when it came to the Nephilim, and the working biology of their bodies and wings.
Originally it was the blurb that caught my attention, specifically the word "nephilim." But once I started reading it I couldn't put it down. The action is nonstop from beginning to end. And Kali's character is absolutely adorable. She's spunky, capable, determined, and willing to do the right thing no matter the personal cost.
**I received a digital copy in exchange for a review**
January 23, 2019
Talk about nightmares - one particular dream the author describes had enough gore to give me one! Yikes! Blood on new snow is quite a visual!
Anytime you read in the description that a book is about angels expect there to be some religion in the book - of some sort. Wormwood is no different having a christian base. My personal preference lies in fictional religions and gods. I am glad this book wasn't over-the-top in preaching. Although, I do think characters need to believe in God to be damned.
Overall I enjoyed the characters and the story. Book 2 looks to hold promise as well.
Anytime you read in the description that a book is about angels expect there to be some religion in the book - of some sort. Wormwood is no different having a christian base. My personal preference lies in fictional religions and gods. I am glad this book wasn't over-the-top in preaching. Although, I do think characters need to believe in God to be damned.
Overall I enjoyed the characters and the story. Book 2 looks to hold promise as well.
October 14, 2019
I received this book for review from Voracious Readers.
Nevins plummets the reader into the apocalypse through the eyes of Kali Michaels. Niphelim are walking the Earth and destroying everything upon it for the end of the world. Kali gets tangled up in the politics, death, and destruction but survives. Follow Kali through the vast destruction as she tries to do what is right all the while fights her love of one of these half human/half angel beings.
Fantastic imagery, good character development, and imperfectly perfect characters made this story very interesting and kept me hanging on until the end. If you like angels, demons, and post-apocalyptic destruction, this book is for you!
Nevins plummets the reader into the apocalypse through the eyes of Kali Michaels. Niphelim are walking the Earth and destroying everything upon it for the end of the world. Kali gets tangled up in the politics, death, and destruction but survives. Follow Kali through the vast destruction as she tries to do what is right all the while fights her love of one of these half human/half angel beings.
Fantastic imagery, good character development, and imperfectly perfect characters made this story very interesting and kept me hanging on until the end. If you like angels, demons, and post-apocalyptic destruction, this book is for you!
August 17, 2020
Love love loved this book! It's one of my favorite genres and it did not disappoint! One of my favorite series is "Penryn & the End of Days" and I finally found another series that is similar to enjoy. Kali is such a strong heroine and who doesn't love a little angel romance in a post-apocalyptic world! Such a well written book. The story flowed smoothly and there was never a dull moment. I cannot wait to dive into the next book in the series!
I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author via Voracious Readers Only.
I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author via Voracious Readers Only.
April 16, 2023
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It’s hard to review without giving too much away, but… I very quickly came to like Kali and wanted what was best for her. I was drawn into the story immediately by the destruction and learned, alongside Kali of its source. I found Tiamat a fascinating character and the strange relationship between him and Kali. The reasons for his complex behaviour were revealed in the denouement. Kali’s ‘purpose’ was a shock, as was her parentage but the return of the sunshine gave me moments in which to relax! And then came, Richard, the moonlight and the ending! I HAVE to read the next one! I received a complimentary book from the author via Voracious Readers Only.
January 29, 2020
The Earth as you know it disappears, now it's the best time to learn all sorts of things about yourself. Betrayal is a huge motivator, but is it the angels or demons that cause the biggest problems? Bit of an emotional rollercoaster that leans toward down. Definitely not a light, happy read, but good and can be hard to put down.
September 18, 2012
I was walking along Cedar Creek Trail, my usual route. All of a sudden, the wind blew like an omen of doom, the ground felt like a roller coaster under my feet and as rocks fell around me, I ran, trying to find a safe place to hide. As I reached the cliff, the ground there was stable, but I looked down and saw lava, smoke, and ash.Total destruction.
As I reached the fire pit I would sit around with the campers I brought as a guide, I saw it was still alive, telling me someone was there. As I looked around, I saw him – Tiamat.
I remembered the first time we met. I had taken a corporate group out hiking the trails in Pinecrest National Park. Of course, there had to be one moron in the group, that would be Brian, constantly hitting on me. So when we came to the stream for the last team challenge, I removed one of the rocks. Petty? Perhaps. Gotta get your revenge where you can find it. After we crossed the stream, wet but no worse for wear, I told them about water and fire safety and that they would have to fend for themselves for food. Everyone was to be ready to go in the morning. I would be just across the stream from them, but only call me if it’s an emergency. I cleaned myself up and headed to Lookout Peak to watch the sunset. Someone was already there. It was Tiamat.
Before she could stop herself, she asked, “What have you done?” “It’s not what I have done. It’s what I must do.” There was something about him, an aura of sadness and danger.
I hit my head and blacked out. I didn’t remember what happened. How did I get up here to Lookout Peak? I looked around at the total devastation and I remembered Tiamat, standing as if he was God, as if he was the one making it happen.
I found him, buried in sand and unconscious. He had pushed me out of the way and taken the hit, but where were the boulders? Why was there all this sand?
It had been ten years since I had seen. He looked the same. I tried to reach out to touch him, and he quickly jerked away. Why wouldn’t he let me touch him? At times I swear he wanted to reach out and touch me, then he would run away.
I asked him about the boulders. He told me he’d show me how he did it, but he couldn’t tell me how. It wasn’t his story to tell. Why was he so cryptic about everything? Acting like there is this big, huge secret he has to keep.
He told me to remember ten years back and what he had told me, it hadn’t changed. When I asked if he was good or evil, he told me he thought he was good, but people would probably consider his actions evil. I asked what good would come from destroying the forest, he told me it wasn’t just the forest. It was everywhere, the whole world.
Why had he saved her, why not just let her die? Was there a reason he had to save her, even though he was torn about it? He was asking himself these questions. Maybe God has his own plan and Tiamat wasn’t clued in on it.
Judgment Day? Every moment I thought, why is he keeping me alive? When will he kill me?
What was left of the world? What about survivors? Was he human, alien, demon or angel?
Has God forsaken us? Is he punishing us? What would you think? Do angels have feelings? Can angels be evil?
5 STARS – WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND
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I won this book through fuonlyknew’s blog. I would like to thank Laura and D. H.Nevins for the giveaway. Laura still talks about the book, though she read it a while ago, so I had to move it up on my list to see what she was raving about.Look below for the link to her review.
Right off, the cover grabbed me. I didn’t know what to think of the title, but as you read the book, you will find out what it means.
The writing was very good. Starts out fast and holds your attention throughout. The description of the devastation made me able to visualize the world around them. I can’t find the words to describe it myself, but D. H. did a great job of it.
The actions of Tiamat will make you question things yourself. Is God a kind, gentle person, or is he vengeful and vindictive? And what about angels?
I was torn between a 4 or 5 rating, then I remembered, as I was reading I kept thinking of Supernatural. I watch the reruns on TV most mornings. This book reminded a lot of how God and the Angels treated humans on the show. If you’ve watched it, you’ll know exactly what I mean. God has his own agenda and the angels will follow it, us humans are along for the ride. Because I kept thinking about the book long after I read it, I believe it earned a five-star rating.
The relationship between Kali and Tiamat, and Tiamat and God, was creative and complex. Raises more questions than answers. I am sure most everyone has asked “Why Me?” more than once.
The biodegradable soap made me chuckle along with Kali. He was thoughtful, like when he supplied her with toiletries and clothes, but stood away from her emotionally and physically.
The things that happened to her, could make the strongest person give in to the misery, horror, devastation, desolation, abuse………..
Wormwood D.H. Nevins
As I reached the fire pit I would sit around with the campers I brought as a guide, I saw it was still alive, telling me someone was there. As I looked around, I saw him – Tiamat.
I remembered the first time we met. I had taken a corporate group out hiking the trails in Pinecrest National Park. Of course, there had to be one moron in the group, that would be Brian, constantly hitting on me. So when we came to the stream for the last team challenge, I removed one of the rocks. Petty? Perhaps. Gotta get your revenge where you can find it. After we crossed the stream, wet but no worse for wear, I told them about water and fire safety and that they would have to fend for themselves for food. Everyone was to be ready to go in the morning. I would be just across the stream from them, but only call me if it’s an emergency. I cleaned myself up and headed to Lookout Peak to watch the sunset. Someone was already there. It was Tiamat.
Before she could stop herself, she asked, “What have you done?” “It’s not what I have done. It’s what I must do.” There was something about him, an aura of sadness and danger.
I hit my head and blacked out. I didn’t remember what happened. How did I get up here to Lookout Peak? I looked around at the total devastation and I remembered Tiamat, standing as if he was God, as if he was the one making it happen.
I found him, buried in sand and unconscious. He had pushed me out of the way and taken the hit, but where were the boulders? Why was there all this sand?
It had been ten years since I had seen. He looked the same. I tried to reach out to touch him, and he quickly jerked away. Why wouldn’t he let me touch him? At times I swear he wanted to reach out and touch me, then he would run away.
I asked him about the boulders. He told me he’d show me how he did it, but he couldn’t tell me how. It wasn’t his story to tell. Why was he so cryptic about everything? Acting like there is this big, huge secret he has to keep.
He told me to remember ten years back and what he had told me, it hadn’t changed. When I asked if he was good or evil, he told me he thought he was good, but people would probably consider his actions evil. I asked what good would come from destroying the forest, he told me it wasn’t just the forest. It was everywhere, the whole world.
Why had he saved her, why not just let her die? Was there a reason he had to save her, even though he was torn about it? He was asking himself these questions. Maybe God has his own plan and Tiamat wasn’t clued in on it.
Judgment Day? Every moment I thought, why is he keeping me alive? When will he kill me?
What was left of the world? What about survivors? Was he human, alien, demon or angel?
Has God forsaken us? Is he punishing us? What would you think? Do angels have feelings? Can angels be evil?
5 STARS – WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND
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I won this book through fuonlyknew’s blog. I would like to thank Laura and D. H.Nevins for the giveaway. Laura still talks about the book, though she read it a while ago, so I had to move it up on my list to see what she was raving about.Look below for the link to her review.
Right off, the cover grabbed me. I didn’t know what to think of the title, but as you read the book, you will find out what it means.
The writing was very good. Starts out fast and holds your attention throughout. The description of the devastation made me able to visualize the world around them. I can’t find the words to describe it myself, but D. H. did a great job of it.
The actions of Tiamat will make you question things yourself. Is God a kind, gentle person, or is he vengeful and vindictive? And what about angels?
I was torn between a 4 or 5 rating, then I remembered, as I was reading I kept thinking of Supernatural. I watch the reruns on TV most mornings. This book reminded a lot of how God and the Angels treated humans on the show. If you’ve watched it, you’ll know exactly what I mean. God has his own agenda and the angels will follow it, us humans are along for the ride. Because I kept thinking about the book long after I read it, I believe it earned a five-star rating.
The relationship between Kali and Tiamat, and Tiamat and God, was creative and complex. Raises more questions than answers. I am sure most everyone has asked “Why Me?” more than once.
The biodegradable soap made me chuckle along with Kali. He was thoughtful, like when he supplied her with toiletries and clothes, but stood away from her emotionally and physically.
The things that happened to her, could make the strongest person give in to the misery, horror, devastation, desolation, abuse………..
Wormwood D.H. Nevins
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