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Identical twins Anj and Zes Willam have always been considered odd, even in a world where myth is real. Their magic is powerful and intense, as well as their secrets. None more so than Anj, who has the biggest secret of them all.
He's a Fate, and he's not allowed to tell anyone about what he sees or else the consequences will be great. Which is unfortunate, because it's been causing a rift between him, his girlfriend Jewl, and his brother. Even more unfortunate because the demons somehow have learned about his gift and have made him their next target.
He's a Fate, and he's not allowed to tell anyone about what he sees or else the consequences will be great. Which is unfortunate, because it's been causing a rift between him, his girlfriend Jewl, and his brother. Even more unfortunate because the demons somehow have learned about his gift and have made him their next target.
220 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 13, 2012
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Cloud S. Riser
49 books313 followersThe Artist Formerly Known as J.F. Jenkins.
Yes, I've changed my pen name. If you're redirected here after looking up one of my old books, that's why. Rather than rebuild my profile here on Goodreads, I've simply decided to combine my books into one place.
Who am I?
I am Cloud S. Riser and I'm a storyteller. Step into my worlds. There is a little bit of everything. Romance, mystical creatures, bizarre new worlds, and great adventures.
Yes, I've changed my pen name. If you're redirected here after looking up one of my old books, that's why. Rather than rebuild my profile here on Goodreads, I've simply decided to combine my books into one place.
Who am I?
I am Cloud S. Riser and I'm a storyteller. Step into my worlds. There is a little bit of everything. Romance, mystical creatures, bizarre new worlds, and great adventures.
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September 25, 2012
This book was written in alternating point of views, enabling the reader the chance not to learn what makes one character tick but two as we get glimpses into the lives of Anj and Zes twins who although share a multitude of mannerism's are each their own.
Zes, if you read the first book, then you know.. and for those of you who haven't be forewarned of the SPOILER that I am about to tell, was taken to the underworld with Cheyenne and tortured, his life only saved because of her love for him and the bargain she made. What I thought was amusing about him in this book was the way the brand on his arm would act up with certain emotions. Allot like Harry Potter's scar when dealing with Voldermort.
Zes is starting to give into some darker tendencies like anger for instance. At first I would never have pictured him as a guy who resorted to violence.
I also love the twist his and Cheyenne's relationship take. There is something about a relationship and two people being in love while having it so easy that makes it seem fake. Love, real love at least, is never easy. It is something you fight for and have to persevere through,so I loved that the author incorporates troubles in the love life.
Anj as we learn has this huge secret about being a fate. And I must confess that I knew only the basics when it came to the fate's. As a myth buff I knew that there were three main fate's that controlled our lives/destiny's. One to weave the thread of life, one to measure it and one to cut it. I found myself thinking about the Disney Movie Hercules and thinking about the three fate women in that cartoon's.
Anyways, Anj has a whole new problem himself. It is revealed that his decision will cost him either the love of his life or his brother. I know I couldn't imagine having to make such a decision such as his given how close the twin's are.
Another huge thing was the revelation of more then one character's true identities. And as the plot thickens and the pieces are all coming together, I could only hope for more as I finished the last page of a another great book.
Zes, if you read the first book, then you know.. and for those of you who haven't be forewarned of the SPOILER that I am about to tell, was taken to the underworld with Cheyenne and tortured, his life only saved because of her love for him and the bargain she made. What I thought was amusing about him in this book was the way the brand on his arm would act up with certain emotions. Allot like Harry Potter's scar when dealing with Voldermort.
Zes is starting to give into some darker tendencies like anger for instance. At first I would never have pictured him as a guy who resorted to violence.
I also love the twist his and Cheyenne's relationship take. There is something about a relationship and two people being in love while having it so easy that makes it seem fake. Love, real love at least, is never easy. It is something you fight for and have to persevere through,so I loved that the author incorporates troubles in the love life.
Anj as we learn has this huge secret about being a fate. And I must confess that I knew only the basics when it came to the fate's. As a myth buff I knew that there were three main fate's that controlled our lives/destiny's. One to weave the thread of life, one to measure it and one to cut it. I found myself thinking about the Disney Movie Hercules and thinking about the three fate women in that cartoon's.
Anyways, Anj has a whole new problem himself. It is revealed that his decision will cost him either the love of his life or his brother. I know I couldn't imagine having to make such a decision such as his given how close the twin's are.
Another huge thing was the revelation of more then one character's true identities. And as the plot thickens and the pieces are all coming together, I could only hope for more as I finished the last page of a another great book.
August 16, 2014
3.5/5.0
“Vala” is an interesting sci fi story about young men developing their magical abilities while discovering their destinies. Romance is center stage, as the couples date, break up and reconcile.
Read full review in the 2012 Holiday issue of InD’tale Magazine.
“Vala” is an interesting sci fi story about young men developing their magical abilities while discovering their destinies. Romance is center stage, as the couples date, break up and reconcile.
Read full review in the 2012 Holiday issue of InD’tale Magazine.
March 29, 2013
I've been a fan of this series from the beginning, but this one is definitely my favorite! Anj and Zes have always been my favorite characters, so I was thrilled when I realized that this book was their story. Read the rest of this review here: Paperbacks and Frosting
October 1, 2012
This book is my favorite of the Vala series, and that is saying a lot because I love this series. What I loved about this series is the alternating points of view from the twins. The depth of the story is increased with the dual perspectives.
January 9, 2013
I liked reading about Anj and Zes but I don't like how the books end seemingly abrupt and kind of blah. It was really interesting all the stuff Anj learned and learning the truth about Denver and Cheyenne. I wish more had been told about Zes though. Hopefully in the next book.
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