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Winged Descent
Winged Descent is centered around three very different people whose lives intertwine without warning when mythology and reality collide in a small town in South Carolina.
Kendrick is a direct descendant of the god Apollo, and the future ruler of his planet, Centaura. He is one of a mixed breed comprised of centaur and human, and has just arrived to Earth with others of his kind. His race is intent on finding human mates after discovering they cannot reproduce with one another.
Savannah is the owner of a beachside shop that caters to tourists in Folly Beach. Her life is forever changed when she takes a walk on the beach one morning and meets Kendrick, a person she never dreamed could have existed.
Conner is a high school English teacher in Atlanta who has been Savannah's best friend for the past six years. He looks forward to spending every summer vacation with her, but discovers that this will be no ordinary summer when he sees that Savannah already has a houseguest- one who Conner immediately dislikes and distrusts.
Relationships are threatened, lives are thrown into upheaval, and the battle for the right to be on Earth ensues as the centaurs find that the decision to come to Earth is not without its consequences.
Told from all three characters' viewpoints, Winged Descent brings the ancient mythical battle between the Centaurs and the Lapiths to the modern world.
Kendrick is a direct descendant of the god Apollo, and the future ruler of his planet, Centaura. He is one of a mixed breed comprised of centaur and human, and has just arrived to Earth with others of his kind. His race is intent on finding human mates after discovering they cannot reproduce with one another.
Savannah is the owner of a beachside shop that caters to tourists in Folly Beach. Her life is forever changed when she takes a walk on the beach one morning and meets Kendrick, a person she never dreamed could have existed.
Conner is a high school English teacher in Atlanta who has been Savannah's best friend for the past six years. He looks forward to spending every summer vacation with her, but discovers that this will be no ordinary summer when he sees that Savannah already has a houseguest- one who Conner immediately dislikes and distrusts.
Relationships are threatened, lives are thrown into upheaval, and the battle for the right to be on Earth ensues as the centaurs find that the decision to come to Earth is not without its consequences.
Told from all three characters' viewpoints, Winged Descent brings the ancient mythical battle between the Centaurs and the Lapiths to the modern world.
346 pages, Paperback
First published June 27, 2012
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January 2, 2013
This book was very disappointing. The best thing I can say about it is that it didn't cost me anything (borrowed from Kindle library). But again, as with other free books, I should have researched it a bit more before choosing it. I was expecting some sort of fantasy/sci-fi and instead got young adult romance. Bleck. The worst thing about that combination, at least for me, is that you get very G to PG romance, not even all that racy.
Let's talk about what else was wrong with this book. The characters were cardboard, as if the author envisioned mannequins/models with no real depth of feeling or complexity of their thoughts. But hey, they were all beautiful, and that's what matters, right?
Also, while the author did a pretty good job of building suspense, the actual climax was rather dull and predictable, and even worse, the ending wasn't much of an ending but was instead engineered towards a sequel. This is one of my biggest peeves, the ending that just keeps the reader on the edge of her seat until the sequel is finally available. And I'll pass on wasting any more of my life on this author's writing.
I don't think I'd even recommend this book to a 13-year-old girl. There are far superior YA novels out there, ones whose authors give their protagonists a bit more complexity and intelligence.
Let's talk about what else was wrong with this book. The characters were cardboard, as if the author envisioned mannequins/models with no real depth of feeling or complexity of their thoughts. But hey, they were all beautiful, and that's what matters, right?
Also, while the author did a pretty good job of building suspense, the actual climax was rather dull and predictable, and even worse, the ending wasn't much of an ending but was instead engineered towards a sequel. This is one of my biggest peeves, the ending that just keeps the reader on the edge of her seat until the sequel is finally available. And I'll pass on wasting any more of my life on this author's writing.
I don't think I'd even recommend this book to a 13-year-old girl. There are far superior YA novels out there, ones whose authors give their protagonists a bit more complexity and intelligence.
June 29, 2016
The author weaves a captivating tale from three points of view. There's love, conflict, and creatures not of this earth. Full review here - http://www.angstandalliteration.com/2...
November 3, 2019
Well written novel of a split in beings of the gods--the decedents of Apollo . Love, romance and a bit too much melodrama but an engaging tale of opposing beliefs. The decedents of Apollo forming 2 different races and being evicted from Earth due to misbehavior and coming back to Earth as bitter enemies. Interesting tale.
October 15, 2012
I loved this book! I'm not really that much into fantasy and myths, I tend to prefer romance and happy-endings, but this story is absolutely amazing and it has it all! Love, myths, action...
By the end of the book I wished Kendrick really existed and that he would ask me to go to Centaura with him: I wouldn't waste a minute thinking about it!
If you want to be swept away and get lost in dreams for a day, make sure to read Winged Descent!
By the end of the book I wished Kendrick really existed and that he would ask me to go to Centaura with him: I wouldn't waste a minute thinking about it!
If you want to be swept away and get lost in dreams for a day, make sure to read Winged Descent!
September 20, 2013
Okay, I give up. The inner monologues are a bit much for me right now. I like reading a story, not having the story told to me...yes, there is a very big difference.
In the future, if I read this and change my mind, I will update and change the review.
In the future, if I read this and change my mind, I will update and change the review.
October 17, 2012
Great book! I can't wait until the next one! I want to know what happens!
November 29, 2012
I really enjoyed this book. It had just the right blend of fantasy/reality/romance. It is now available for Nook so check it out! =)
April 11, 2014
This was a great read. I can't wait to pick up book 2 and read the back story of Kendrick and Norana.
June 19, 2014
Love love love love! I could not put this down. Can't wait to read the next 2 books in this series. If you like fantasy romance this is for you!
September 29, 2013
I liked the story but I won't be reading anymore in the series.
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