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The Heirs of Gorus #1
The Circle
Book 1 of The Heirs of Gorus
Life is hard in the country of Gorus. Once ravaged by an ancient war, Gorus’ future is dependent on its politics and the four families that rule them. Andrew is the firstborn of one such family. His future is already decided, as an heir of his country he has to follow the rules. He can never astray, and there are many rules an heir can break. Like falling in love with the son of your father’s rival.
Life is hard in the country of Gorus. Once ravaged by an ancient war, Gorus’ future is dependent on its politics and the four families that rule them. Andrew is the firstborn of one such family. His future is already decided, as an heir of his country he has to follow the rules. He can never astray, and there are many rules an heir can break. Like falling in love with the son of your father’s rival.
51 pages, ebook
First published August 5, 2013
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Myka Ramos
11 books63 followersMyka (Me-kah) has been creating stories from a young age. From turning purple and orange plush dragons into characters, to an endless collection of notebooks and word files. Myka's favorite type of story is the one that tears at your heart, even more if it includes things that go bump in the night. Her love of fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and LGBT characters fill her stories.
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January 5, 2020
The Story
The Circle is the story of the forbidden friendship, later the even more forbidden blooming love of Andrew and Maxwell, sons of two political rivals, told from Andrew’s viewpoint.
The Romance
Slow-built, forbidden, heartbreaking.
Characters
Teens with dreams and hopes.
Genre
Dystopian young adult MM romance.
World-building
Superficially depicted, but The Circle is the first one in The Heirs of Gorus series, but no following books yet. I hope there will be though; I’d love to read more about Andy and Maxwell.
Atmosphere
Bittersweet.
Writing Style
Catchy.
Ending
Recommended?
Yes.
The Circle is the story of the forbidden friendship, later the even more forbidden blooming love of Andrew and Maxwell, sons of two political rivals, told from Andrew’s viewpoint.
Hate.
It didn’t make sense when my father told me that was the feeling I was required to have about Maxwell. I had no reasons to hate him.
I was so tired of being my father’s son.
The Romance
Slow-built, forbidden, heartbreaking.
Maxwell’s fingers inched towards mine until his pinkie looped around my own.
I could no longer call what we had a friendship. We had been falling in love all this time. Every smile, every brush, every word was just another form for me to sink deeper in.
I was so in love with him. I was in love with the only person I could never be with.
Characters
Teens with dreams and hopes.
Sometimes it sucked being able to dream.
Genre
Dystopian young adult MM romance.
World-building
Superficially depicted, but The Circle is the first one in The Heirs of Gorus series, but no following books yet. I hope there will be though; I’d love to read more about Andy and Maxwell.
Atmosphere
Bittersweet.
Writing Style
Catchy.
Ending
Recommended?
Yes.
August 5, 2013
LHNB Story released 5.8.13
A gnats over 3.5 stars
Set in a dystopian/futuristic society where the area of Gorus is ruled by 4 ruling families. Andrew, the narrator, is the only child of one of these ruling families. At the age of six he first meets Maxwell, the second child of another family, the day after all four families are moved to an area known as The Circle where the live in isolated homes not speaking to each other. Their only other real contact is at the age of 11 when all four houses are attacked. At 15 they go to high school, but even then can't be together as the school has been designed specifically for this. Despite this, Andrew and Maxwell meet up in the library, and eventually their growing friendship becomes more. After a day where they escape to a different part of the land to spend time together Andrew fears they've been discovered and in his rush to warn Maxwell is injured. The story ends with Maxwell's sister stepping aside and Maxwell becoming his family's heir. Andrew can only watch from a distance and make plans for the future, which leaves the whole story very open ended and though it's stated to be HFN it really is just left hanging. An enjoyable story but feels very incomplete.
A gnats over 3.5 stars
Set in a dystopian/futuristic society where the area of Gorus is ruled by 4 ruling families. Andrew, the narrator, is the only child of one of these ruling families. At the age of six he first meets Maxwell, the second child of another family, the day after all four families are moved to an area known as The Circle where the live in isolated homes not speaking to each other. Their only other real contact is at the age of 11 when all four houses are attacked. At 15 they go to high school, but even then can't be together as the school has been designed specifically for this. Despite this, Andrew and Maxwell meet up in the library, and eventually their growing friendship becomes more. After a day where they escape to a different part of the land to spend time together Andrew fears they've been discovered and in his rush to warn Maxwell is injured. The story ends with Maxwell's sister stepping aside and Maxwell becoming his family's heir. Andrew can only watch from a distance and make plans for the future, which leaves the whole story very open ended and though it's stated to be HFN it really is just left hanging. An enjoyable story but feels very incomplete.
October 13, 2013
Absolutely beautiful.
March 27, 2017
3.5 Stars
September 3, 2013
"Today, I decided to do something very stupid."
That opening highlights what I love so much in Ashlyn Daube’s writing. Just one line and already I wanted to know more. It makes you curious to know who you’re reading about, what they are capable of doing, and what brought them to that stage. And what we find here is a sweet story about bridging gaps and following your heart - even if it goes against everything you’ve ever known. Andrew –the main character- grew up in a world that tried to teach him how to hate, but he managed to retain some of his childhood innocence. It’s a controlling place where people intervene with others' relationships, but that did not stop him (rebels with a cause make the best point of views). The taboo meetings gave an extra spark of life to the lure between the young lovers. I so badly wanted them to reunite and make it work. I’m still not entirely sure what to think about the ending because it was very sad... yet still hopeful? I refuse to believe this is the real end of their story!
You know... I think the scariest thing about this dystopic setting is that it’s not all that distant from the world we live in today where discrimination and such “scandals” still exist.
That opening highlights what I love so much in Ashlyn Daube’s writing. Just one line and already I wanted to know more. It makes you curious to know who you’re reading about, what they are capable of doing, and what brought them to that stage. And what we find here is a sweet story about bridging gaps and following your heart - even if it goes against everything you’ve ever known. Andrew –the main character- grew up in a world that tried to teach him how to hate, but he managed to retain some of his childhood innocence. It’s a controlling place where people intervene with others' relationships, but that did not stop him (rebels with a cause make the best point of views). The taboo meetings gave an extra spark of life to the lure between the young lovers. I so badly wanted them to reunite and make it work. I’m still not entirely sure what to think about the ending because it was very sad... yet still hopeful? I refuse to believe this is the real end of their story!
You know... I think the scariest thing about this dystopic setting is that it’s not all that distant from the world we live in today where discrimination and such “scandals” still exist.
November 2, 2013
Kind of shallow and rushed story about thwo young men (boys) set in a dystopian world where their fathers are political enemies. The boys wants to be friends at first, and then they want more. They don't get it in this story. I didn't feel that the story was finished when it ended and I'm quite sure that the author intends to make this into a longer book, or even a series.
Note: I automatically add an extra star to M/M Romance Group Free Read stories, since I'm greatful to the authors who share their work with us this way.
Note: I automatically add an extra star to M/M Romance Group Free Read stories, since I'm greatful to the authors who share their work with us this way.
October 11, 2013
Ooooh, this was just getting to the good stuff and it was over. Very touching little story about two boys who want to be together, just as friends at first, but can't because their fathers are the head of opposing political parties. I want to know what the rest of their story is, dammit!
September 27, 2013
I can't say that I was overly connected to these characters though the premise was promising. I'm afraid that this cliff-hanger-esque ending didn't sit well with me.
[NOTE: I rate most writing event stories (free reads) 4 or 5 stars because of my appreciation of the author's participation.]
[NOTE: I rate most writing event stories (free reads) 4 or 5 stars because of my appreciation of the author's participation.]
August 5, 2013
Dying to know if they ever get to be together. It just about broke my heart with the final kiss goodbye in the closet.
August 6, 2013
I think the world building in this was very neat and unique, I really enjoyed it! Bittersweet, sad ending for Andrew and Maxwell, but I'm hopeful they'll get a hea still! Thanks for a great story!
June 21, 2017
3.8 Stars
OMG this broke my heart and yet that ending left things open for a very tenuous possible chance for them in a sequel. Gonna check that out and shelve if so.
OMG this broke my heart and yet that ending left things open for a very tenuous possible chance for them in a sequel. Gonna check that out and shelve if so.
August 28, 2016
The first in a series, The Circle introduces it's readers to two young men who are about to graduate from high school and embark upon their lives. They are both born into elite families, with heavy political ties, that live in a futuristic world that has been drastically changed due to war.
With flashbacks to early childhood, this book depicts the beginning is an ongoing love between the two main characters and does a wonderful job building their backstory. It gives the reader a really good sense of where these boys have come from, the family environments that they experienced while growing up, as well as the events that shaped the men that they are sure to become in future books.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, there are no sexual encounters between the two, but I hope that changes in future stories. I'm anxiously awaiting future books in this series, as I'd love to see these two find a happy ending!
With flashbacks to early childhood, this book depicts the beginning is an ongoing love between the two main characters and does a wonderful job building their backstory. It gives the reader a really good sense of where these boys have come from, the family environments that they experienced while growing up, as well as the events that shaped the men that they are sure to become in future books.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, there are no sexual encounters between the two, but I hope that changes in future stories. I'm anxiously awaiting future books in this series, as I'd love to see these two find a happy ending!
January 4, 2016
3.5 Stars.
This has me entertained and interested the entire time. It had amazing opening sentences and I loved this mystery about the wall and I also loved the political mess and the character connections and homosexual relationships are also a major plus and positive for me <3 I really want more! I hope there is more!
The ending too left A LOT unanswered but in a good way that I wanted to continue!
This has me entertained and interested the entire time. It had amazing opening sentences and I loved this mystery about the wall and I also loved the political mess and the character connections and homosexual relationships are also a major plus and positive for me <3 I really want more! I hope there is more!
The ending too left A LOT unanswered but in a good way that I wanted to continue!
February 16, 2016
The world of this book is brilliant. I never really knew how the two characters were going to be able to deal with the circumstances they've been forced into. I loved the development of the main character throughout the short book.The book ended at a point where I was so excited for what would come next. I keep thinking about the different obstacles the main character will have to face now. There needs to be another book because I would love to read it.
April 18, 2015
Nice interpretation of the photo and the story letter. Thank you Ashlyn Daube for donating your story, your time and your talent.
August 17, 2013
Sad little story, but beautifully written.
October 2, 2013
3.5 stars.
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April 27, 2015The story was some how interesting, but it felt as fan fiction for The Hunger Games. Plus, the love story felt rush. Maybe future installments will give the story a better direction.
June 16, 2015
Short introduction to the world. Interesting and I look forward to reading the series.
December 3, 2013
romeo e giulietta versione omo in una società post-apocalittica?
hobisognodelseguito!!!
hobisognodelseguito!!!
January 5, 2014
This was a rather cute little story. I'd love to read more if this world.
April 3, 2017
A lovely beginning to what could become a very interesting dystopian political thriller with a m/m romance twist.
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