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Wordless Chronicles #2
Word and Deed
Until three months ago, Riana lived a safe, quiet life as a Reader for the Union government, but her life is no longer quiet or safe.
She is now part of an underground rebellion, working closely with Connor, the covert leader of the movement and her best friend. Together, they’re trying to translate a mysterious book that might give them answers about the disaster that transformed their world.
Union officials want to arrest them, and radical Zealots want to destroy them. And Mikel, her Soul-Breather boyfriend, wants Riana to stop putting herself in danger for a cause he doesn’t support.
Then it gets even worse, when the Zealots start to frame them for violent acts of terrorism. Riana has to stay alive and juggle conflicting loyalties, deciding who to trust, where her heart lies, and what she really believes in.
She is now part of an underground rebellion, working closely with Connor, the covert leader of the movement and her best friend. Together, they’re trying to translate a mysterious book that might give them answers about the disaster that transformed their world.
Union officials want to arrest them, and radical Zealots want to destroy them. And Mikel, her Soul-Breather boyfriend, wants Riana to stop putting herself in danger for a cause he doesn’t support.
Then it gets even worse, when the Zealots start to frame them for violent acts of terrorism. Riana has to stay alive and juggle conflicting loyalties, deciding who to trust, where her heart lies, and what she really believes in.
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First published December 13, 2012
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Susannah Noel
2 books51 followersSusannah wrote her first paranormal novel when she was twelve years old--a time-travel romance written in a spiral-bound notebook that eventually starred all her friends. Since then, she has been writing romantic fiction of all varieties, including paranormal, contemporary, and historical. She can usually be found working on her laptop.
She has a PhD in British literature and teaches at a university in Virginia. She is currently working on the third Wordless Chronicle.
She has a PhD in British literature and teaches at a university in Virginia. She is currently working on the third Wordless Chronicle.
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January 11, 2013
My Review:
This book is settling into the series and as such seemed to move a bit slower for me than the first did. It picks up just a couple of months where the last book left off. Connor and Riana are still working behind the scenes with the rebellion Front. Mikel is back after establishing a new identity outside the Union. Things are going along pretty much as normal for this small group until it becomes apparent that the Zealots are ramping things up.
Suddenly there are attacks on the capital and the Union that make it look like the Front is getting violent. That's completely untrue. For some reason the Zealots have decided to get rid of the Front and this is their method for doing so.
Things are also ramping up between Mikel and Riana. In this society, sex is extremely blase. It's simply a physical act. For those within the Front, they still believe in meaningful sex and marriage. Mikel has asked Riana to marry him, which she refused and he wants to have sex with her, but she refuses to take that final step also. This completely confuses Mikel. He's given up everything for Riana, even though he truly doesn't believe in what the Front stands for. He doesn't really believe that their little rebellion can make a difference and he hates that her participation puts Riana in danger. But you have to love the guy...he is 100% supportive of her. He doesn't pressure her or try to convince her otherwise. This is NOT a guy trying to change her. He accepts her beliefs and even though he doesn't share them, he does help out because he knows it will help her in the end. I love his character for that.
Then there's Connor. He continues to hide his feelings for Riana knowing that she's in love with Mikel. He just wants her to be happy. Although he doesn't think that things can last with Mikel because they have a different belief system, he won't be the guy who messes that up for her. Again, this is a guy that you can't help but love because he is putting Riana's needs above his own.
Then there's the end. OMG, can we say cliffhanger?? Not in the way that you want to rip the book in half like some author's do, but Susannah Noel definitely made it so that you NEED the next book as soon as humanly possible. OMG...I love where this series is going and can't wait to see what happens next...
I love what these books stand for. Seriously, if you love books and what the written word means to society, you need to read this series. Here's a quote that I pulled out of this book. Susannah, you need to market this quote. I want it on a coffee cup and maybe a journal or two. Seriously, powerful...
"If you write it down, a word endures."
I received a complimentary copy of this book in return for an honest review.
This book is settling into the series and as such seemed to move a bit slower for me than the first did. It picks up just a couple of months where the last book left off. Connor and Riana are still working behind the scenes with the rebellion Front. Mikel is back after establishing a new identity outside the Union. Things are going along pretty much as normal for this small group until it becomes apparent that the Zealots are ramping things up.
Suddenly there are attacks on the capital and the Union that make it look like the Front is getting violent. That's completely untrue. For some reason the Zealots have decided to get rid of the Front and this is their method for doing so.
Things are also ramping up between Mikel and Riana. In this society, sex is extremely blase. It's simply a physical act. For those within the Front, they still believe in meaningful sex and marriage. Mikel has asked Riana to marry him, which she refused and he wants to have sex with her, but she refuses to take that final step also. This completely confuses Mikel. He's given up everything for Riana, even though he truly doesn't believe in what the Front stands for. He doesn't really believe that their little rebellion can make a difference and he hates that her participation puts Riana in danger. But you have to love the guy...he is 100% supportive of her. He doesn't pressure her or try to convince her otherwise. This is NOT a guy trying to change her. He accepts her beliefs and even though he doesn't share them, he does help out because he knows it will help her in the end. I love his character for that.
Then there's Connor. He continues to hide his feelings for Riana knowing that she's in love with Mikel. He just wants her to be happy. Although he doesn't think that things can last with Mikel because they have a different belief system, he won't be the guy who messes that up for her. Again, this is a guy that you can't help but love because he is putting Riana's needs above his own.
Then there's the end. OMG, can we say cliffhanger?? Not in the way that you want to rip the book in half like some author's do, but Susannah Noel definitely made it so that you NEED the next book as soon as humanly possible. OMG...I love where this series is going and can't wait to see what happens next...
I love what these books stand for. Seriously, if you love books and what the written word means to society, you need to read this series. Here's a quote that I pulled out of this book. Susannah, you need to market this quote. I want it on a coffee cup and maybe a journal or two. Seriously, powerful...
"If you write it down, a word endures."
I received a complimentary copy of this book in return for an honest review.
January 12, 2013
As most of you know I got the privilege of reviewing Word and Breath for Susannah Noel back when I was still an admin on Paranormal Reads. Once again Susannah has contacted me and asked if I would review Word and Deed for her….How could I refuse the chance to review it! I have been dying to get my hands on it since finishing Word and Breath, I needed to get more of the action and the romance.
This book picks up shortly after the events from the first book and because I was so pumped from the first book, I drove right into this one, however, I found myself reading Word and Deed a bit slower than I did with the first book, now this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, I just thought I would be flying through the pages like I did the first. Towards the middle and end the story picks up again and I was flying through the pages with ease. I really loved the interaction between the characters, I have to say though, and I know some people might hit me over the head for this…. But I am still on team Connor, I would love me a piece of Mikel *wink* don’t get me wrong, I just personally think that Connor is just for some reason a perfect fit for Riana and that she is meant to be with him.
Wow! Can I talk about the ending? O_O Well I can’t really talk about it, it would ruin everything, but once again Susannah has captured my attention and has left me with questions that need to be answered! The next book cannot come soon enough!
Intriguing and a great read to add to your “to-read” lists this year. I look forward to the next book in the series and want to extend my gratitude to Susannah as I was given a complimentary copy for my honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review you book.
I give Word and Deed 4/5 Crescents.
~Marie
This book picks up shortly after the events from the first book and because I was so pumped from the first book, I drove right into this one, however, I found myself reading Word and Deed a bit slower than I did with the first book, now this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, I just thought I would be flying through the pages like I did the first. Towards the middle and end the story picks up again and I was flying through the pages with ease. I really loved the interaction between the characters, I have to say though, and I know some people might hit me over the head for this…. But I am still on team Connor, I would love me a piece of Mikel *wink* don’t get me wrong, I just personally think that Connor is just for some reason a perfect fit for Riana and that she is meant to be with him.
Wow! Can I talk about the ending? O_O Well I can’t really talk about it, it would ruin everything, but once again Susannah has captured my attention and has left me with questions that need to be answered! The next book cannot come soon enough!
Intriguing and a great read to add to your “to-read” lists this year. I look forward to the next book in the series and want to extend my gratitude to Susannah as I was given a complimentary copy for my honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review you book.
I give Word and Deed 4/5 Crescents.
~Marie
February 27, 2013
‘Word and Deed’ picks up a few months after the events in ‘Word and Breath’. Riana is now part of the Front and works with the Librarian (her best friend Connor) to decode the codex which may explain what happened to their world. Now there are vicious attacks being attributed to the Front, but which Riana and the rebellion think are the work of Zealots. In the meantime, Mikel has returned and wants to keep Riana safe – which means taking her away from the Front (and Connor). Mikel doesn’t believe in the ideals and goals of the Front. He follows his own moral compass, regardless of how skewed it is and how his actions may hurt others. For once, though, he is putting someone else first – Riana. Yet who is really after the Front by using their name to create fear and chaos? And what is the mysterious symbol being painted all over town?
I absolutely adored ‘Word and Breath’ and ‘Word and Deed’ is excellent! While it may feel a little slow in the beginning, I felt it was necessary because it built up to an explosive ending. It is nice to see Riana grow into her ideals and into someone who stands up for what she believes in. I’m still fascinated by the Soul-Breathers and their abilities – especially as Mikel‘s seem to be expanding and evolving. I hope we learn more about them and the cataclysm which created the current society in the next book. I also can’t wait to find out more about the group behind the attacks. Ms. Noel has created and maintained solid characters and a interesting post-apocalyptic world. I am addicted to her stories!!
Wordless Chronicles: Word and Breath (1), Word and Deed (2)
I absolutely adored ‘Word and Breath’ and ‘Word and Deed’ is excellent! While it may feel a little slow in the beginning, I felt it was necessary because it built up to an explosive ending. It is nice to see Riana grow into her ideals and into someone who stands up for what she believes in. I’m still fascinated by the Soul-Breathers and their abilities – especially as Mikel‘s seem to be expanding and evolving. I hope we learn more about them and the cataclysm which created the current society in the next book. I also can’t wait to find out more about the group behind the attacks. Ms. Noel has created and maintained solid characters and a interesting post-apocalyptic world. I am addicted to her stories!!
Wordless Chronicles: Word and Breath (1), Word and Deed (2)
February 2, 2013
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Although this book seemed a bit short, it definitely kept my attention. It gets right into the action and I found it was easy to catch up too, since I read the first book a few months ago. If you’ve read the first book and liked the perspectives of the different people on different sides, this book continues that, showing Riana, Mikel, Connor and Largan (even though he’s kinds one of the bad guys I still kind of liked him).
Mikel comes back in this book with a new identity and a new look, for reasons of safety from the first book. Him and Riana took a bit of a break, and are back together when they meet in this. Of course Connor still likes her, and Riana is still trying to figure out if she’s going to be with Mikel for sure because of their belief in different ideals. Once in a while she has thoughts of Connor, but keeps dismissing it since they are such good friends. After reading this book, I still hope she finally chooses Mikel. He’s never really had anyone there for him and I think she brings out the best in him, and he deserves it. After the way the book ends though, it’s hard to predict how it will actually go (which is a good thing, not to be predictable).
I liked the first book, and I liked this one, and I think you should give this author a chance and see what you think of both! I can’t wait to see what happens in the next one!
Although this book seemed a bit short, it definitely kept my attention. It gets right into the action and I found it was easy to catch up too, since I read the first book a few months ago. If you’ve read the first book and liked the perspectives of the different people on different sides, this book continues that, showing Riana, Mikel, Connor and Largan (even though he’s kinds one of the bad guys I still kind of liked him).
Mikel comes back in this book with a new identity and a new look, for reasons of safety from the first book. Him and Riana took a bit of a break, and are back together when they meet in this. Of course Connor still likes her, and Riana is still trying to figure out if she’s going to be with Mikel for sure because of their belief in different ideals. Once in a while she has thoughts of Connor, but keeps dismissing it since they are such good friends. After reading this book, I still hope she finally chooses Mikel. He’s never really had anyone there for him and I think she brings out the best in him, and he deserves it. After the way the book ends though, it’s hard to predict how it will actually go (which is a good thing, not to be predictable).
I liked the first book, and I liked this one, and I think you should give this author a chance and see what you think of both! I can’t wait to see what happens in the next one!
December 27, 2012
Earlier this year, I picked up Word and Breath. I absolutely loved it. I guess it came as a breath (haha) of fresh air in the genre of books I had been reading. A lot of YA that fell into the same old story lines. Word and Breath reminded me how much I loved reading thriller/crime books, while throwing in some paranormal, dystopian, and romance. It was like a quinella!
While I loved Word and Breath, I felt that Word and Deed fell a little short. Probably just the dreaded middle book drag, where story lines have to be moved forward and setup for that final book. All the same characters are back, more Connor! Definitely a fan of the Librarian!!!
Look forward to future Wordless books and anything by Susannah Noel!
While I loved Word and Breath, I felt that Word and Deed fell a little short. Probably just the dreaded middle book drag, where story lines have to be moved forward and setup for that final book. All the same characters are back, more Connor! Definitely a fan of the Librarian!!!
Look forward to future Wordless books and anything by Susannah Noel!
January 14, 2013
Susannah Noel's Wordless Chronicles books really hit a sweet spot for me. The books are fast paced and a perfect balance of romance and action and I became smitten with her characters. This second volume held no disappointments for me. Her characters became more complex and she managed to surprise me more than once with plot and character developments. Although I think they could benefit from some editing tweaks, I found it easy to immerse myself in these books.
May 6, 2014
Ugh!! holy cliffhanger! is #3 out yet???
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