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The Impaler Legacy #1.5
Sweet Surrender
At the end of The Impaler's Revenge, Liana confessed she was dating a doctor. This short story unveils how that came to be.
A bonus story in The Impaler Legacy series, a vampire saga like no other.
A bonus story in The Impaler Legacy series, a vampire saga like no other.
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First published April 1, 2013
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About the author
Ioana Visan
43 books325 followersAward-winning writer Ioana Visan has always dreamed about reaching the stars, but since she can’t, she writes about it.
After fighting the apocalypse aftermath in “Human Instincts”, she played with shapeshifters in “Blue Moon Café Series: Where Shifters Meet for Drinks”, she dealt with vampires in “The Impaler Legacy” series, and then she designed prosthetics in “Broken People” before tackling longer works like a fantasy trilogy and a science fiction series.
Aside from publishing short stories in various Romanian magazines and anthologies, she published a Romanian short story collection “Efectul de nautil” and the Romanian edition of “Human Instincts”.
She received the Encouragement Award from The European Science Fiction Society at Eurocon 2013.
Keep up with Ioana's writing news on
her website:
http://www.ioanavisan.tk
her blog:
http://weirdvision2001.blogspot.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorIoanaV...
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/weirdvision
After fighting the apocalypse aftermath in “Human Instincts”, she played with shapeshifters in “Blue Moon Café Series: Where Shifters Meet for Drinks”, she dealt with vampires in “The Impaler Legacy” series, and then she designed prosthetics in “Broken People” before tackling longer works like a fantasy trilogy and a science fiction series.
Aside from publishing short stories in various Romanian magazines and anthologies, she published a Romanian short story collection “Efectul de nautil” and the Romanian edition of “Human Instincts”.
She received the Encouragement Award from The European Science Fiction Society at Eurocon 2013.
Keep up with Ioana's writing news on
her website:
http://www.ioanavisan.tk
her blog:
http://weirdvision2001.blogspot.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorIoanaV...
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/weirdvision
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May 29, 2017
This short story fills the gaps between volumes 1 and 2.
October 27, 2013
Atunci cand am inceput sa citesc cele doua povestiri satelit din seria The Impaler Legacy nu planuiam sa scriu si o recenzie, intrucat povestile au un numar foarte redus de pagini. Insa tinand cont de impactul pe care acestea l-au avut, mi-e imposibil sa nu povestesc putin despre ele.
Sweet Surrender este povestirea a carei actiune are loc intre intamplarile desfasurate in volumul 1 si cele din volumul 2 din serie. Pentru ca am citit-o mai tarziu decat trebuia, adica dupa ce parcursesem deja nuvela a doua, trebuie sa spun ca fusesem atat de prinsa de evenimentele din A Victory that Counts incat nu sesizasem deloc un anumit gol in poveste. Insa citind Sweet Surrender, am realizat ca intr-adevar, scurta povestire era necesara. Aceasta aduce explicatia pentru ceva ce luasem de-a gata, fara sa ma fi gandit prea mult: relatia dintre Liana si doctorul Jesse Carver. Privind acum in urma, imi dau seama ca in volumul 1 al seriei, povestea lor de dragoste abia daca facea primii pasi, in timp ce in nuvela a doua aceasta este deja bine inchegata. Evident, o relatie intre ei era destul de usor de anticipat, asa ca probabil acesta este motivul pentru care sarisem cu atata usurinta peste lipsa detaliilor in ceea ce priveste acest aspect.
Un alt detaliu care trebuie mentionat este modul in care aceasta povestioara transforma imaginea lui Jesse in ochii cititorului. Personal, nu fusesem foarte impresionata de acest personaj. Da, era usor sa il placi, recunosteai portretul unui personaj pozitiv din partea caruia poti fi sigur ca nu vei avea parte de vreo surpriza neplacuta, dar cam atat. Insa in doar cateva pagini, autoarea reuseste sa ofere deodata un contur extrem de puternic personalitatii sale. A fost o transformare incredibila, de la un personaj simpatic, insa care nu impresiona in mod deosebit, la imaginea unui barbat puternic, hotarat, constient de fiecare consecinta a faptelor si alegerilor sale si dispus sa isi asume orice risc in lupta pentru ceea ce isi doreste. Daca pana acum mi se parea ca in comparatie cu Liana, Jesse paleste, acum ii vad in sfarsit pe picior de egalitate si inteleg de ce aceasta a fost atrasa de doctorul Carver.
Probabil majoritatea cititorilor impatimiti de fantasy au ajuns aproape sa isi dea peste cap ochii atunci cand aud de cartii cu vampiri din moment ce subiectul a fost atat de folosit in ultimii ani. Insa Ioana Visan demonstreaza ca inca se pot crea povesti extrem de originale, chiar si utilizand un subiect ce parea aproape uzat. Autoarea creaza un univers nou, o societate extrem de bine construita si o intriga imposibil de banuit. Dati o sansa seriei, pentru ca in mod sigur nu va va dezamagi, mai ales daca v-ati saturat de adolescente indragostite de vampiri seculari ce aleg sa isi petreaca vesnicia printre liceeni. Este un suflu nou oferit literaturii fantasy, iar cele doua povestiri satelit ma „obliga” parca sa va bat la cap in privinta ei. Chiar nu trebuie sa ratati seria. :)
Sweet Surrender este povestirea a carei actiune are loc intre intamplarile desfasurate in volumul 1 si cele din volumul 2 din serie. Pentru ca am citit-o mai tarziu decat trebuia, adica dupa ce parcursesem deja nuvela a doua, trebuie sa spun ca fusesem atat de prinsa de evenimentele din A Victory that Counts incat nu sesizasem deloc un anumit gol in poveste. Insa citind Sweet Surrender, am realizat ca intr-adevar, scurta povestire era necesara. Aceasta aduce explicatia pentru ceva ce luasem de-a gata, fara sa ma fi gandit prea mult: relatia dintre Liana si doctorul Jesse Carver. Privind acum in urma, imi dau seama ca in volumul 1 al seriei, povestea lor de dragoste abia daca facea primii pasi, in timp ce in nuvela a doua aceasta este deja bine inchegata. Evident, o relatie intre ei era destul de usor de anticipat, asa ca probabil acesta este motivul pentru care sarisem cu atata usurinta peste lipsa detaliilor in ceea ce priveste acest aspect.
Un alt detaliu care trebuie mentionat este modul in care aceasta povestioara transforma imaginea lui Jesse in ochii cititorului. Personal, nu fusesem foarte impresionata de acest personaj. Da, era usor sa il placi, recunosteai portretul unui personaj pozitiv din partea caruia poti fi sigur ca nu vei avea parte de vreo surpriza neplacuta, dar cam atat. Insa in doar cateva pagini, autoarea reuseste sa ofere deodata un contur extrem de puternic personalitatii sale. A fost o transformare incredibila, de la un personaj simpatic, insa care nu impresiona in mod deosebit, la imaginea unui barbat puternic, hotarat, constient de fiecare consecinta a faptelor si alegerilor sale si dispus sa isi asume orice risc in lupta pentru ceea ce isi doreste. Daca pana acum mi se parea ca in comparatie cu Liana, Jesse paleste, acum ii vad in sfarsit pe picior de egalitate si inteleg de ce aceasta a fost atrasa de doctorul Carver.
Probabil majoritatea cititorilor impatimiti de fantasy au ajuns aproape sa isi dea peste cap ochii atunci cand aud de cartii cu vampiri din moment ce subiectul a fost atat de folosit in ultimii ani. Insa Ioana Visan demonstreaza ca inca se pot crea povesti extrem de originale, chiar si utilizand un subiect ce parea aproape uzat. Autoarea creaza un univers nou, o societate extrem de bine construita si o intriga imposibil de banuit. Dati o sansa seriei, pentru ca in mod sigur nu va va dezamagi, mai ales daca v-ati saturat de adolescente indragostite de vampiri seculari ce aleg sa isi petreaca vesnicia printre liceeni. Este un suflu nou oferit literaturii fantasy, iar cele doua povestiri satelit ma „obliga” parca sa va bat la cap in privinta ei. Chiar nu trebuie sa ratati seria. :)
December 4, 2013
This story continues the first novella of The Impaler Legacy Series.
After President Stănescu's resignation, the Little Council got involved in Romania's political affairs to prevent things getting out of control. They have become more vigilant to keep the vampires outside our borders and everyone safe at all costs. Also, Maximilien's news is making them nervous and distrustful towards what's going to happen in New Zealand.
My sweet Liana is better now and her wounds are almost healed, but Dr. Jesse Carver still pays attention to her condition and convinces her to let him check her vitals at home. This is the point when their relationship begins and the readers learn more about the man behind the title of "doctor".
I really liked the story, because it captures the first moments between Liana and Jesse and his love confession. At first, I was skeptical about this character and I did not appreciate him as much as I do now, but he turned out to be a great and mature guy who would not hesitate to risk his life to take care of the persons he loves, even skipping the fact that he hates vampires. The bond that encloses both makes them more human, more sensitive, in a world where the thirst for blood and power is ready to conquer all. Also, together are stronger, but are they strong enough?
After President Stănescu's resignation, the Little Council got involved in Romania's political affairs to prevent things getting out of control. They have become more vigilant to keep the vampires outside our borders and everyone safe at all costs. Also, Maximilien's news is making them nervous and distrustful towards what's going to happen in New Zealand.
My sweet Liana is better now and her wounds are almost healed, but Dr. Jesse Carver still pays attention to her condition and convinces her to let him check her vitals at home. This is the point when their relationship begins and the readers learn more about the man behind the title of "doctor".
I really liked the story, because it captures the first moments between Liana and Jesse and his love confession. At first, I was skeptical about this character and I did not appreciate him as much as I do now, but he turned out to be a great and mature guy who would not hesitate to risk his life to take care of the persons he loves, even skipping the fact that he hates vampires. The bond that encloses both makes them more human, more sensitive, in a world where the thirst for blood and power is ready to conquer all. Also, together are stronger, but are they strong enough?
February 8, 2014
Back in December 2013, I was given the book "Impaler's Revenge" by Ioana Visan. Which I read, and reviewed via RI & R on Goodreads.
Problem was...it ended with such a cliffhanger I was left with my mouth hanging open and saying "WTH?!? It can't end like that..."
Needless to say, Christmas came early for me thanks to Ioana, she allowed me to continue Liana and Jesse's story with "Sweet Surrender". Turns out, this short story to go between books 1 & 2, was PERFECT to give just enough information about the background political story for replacing the president, and enough to satisfy the lingering questions about Liana and Jesse.
"A Victory That Counts" book 2, has been opened, coffee has been made and kids are busy...off I go!
Problem was...it ended with such a cliffhanger I was left with my mouth hanging open and saying "WTH?!? It can't end like that..."
Needless to say, Christmas came early for me thanks to Ioana, she allowed me to continue Liana and Jesse's story with "Sweet Surrender". Turns out, this short story to go between books 1 & 2, was PERFECT to give just enough information about the background political story for replacing the president, and enough to satisfy the lingering questions about Liana and Jesse.
"A Victory That Counts" book 2, has been opened, coffee has been made and kids are busy...off I go!
December 4, 2013
Quick easy read that filled in some of the blanks that inquiring minds wanted filled from the first book in the series. Left me wanting to read more of the series!
November 5, 2017
Short and sweet - a little interlude featuring Liana and Jesse giving in to the inevitable post-The Impaler's Revenge. I'm admittedly not all that thrilled about Liana ending up with Jesse out of all the options more or less on the table, but I enjoyed this short story nevertheless.
December 27, 2013
This short story is an in-between read of books 1 & 2. I thought it was a nice add to the story that left off from book 1. Short and to the point. This is a good add to this series to understand why some things happened later on and how they proceeded.
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