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Arcana: The Maiden
The High Priestess and her consort, the Magician, have stripped away all vestiges of technology and cast the world of Wade into a magical dark age. In order to further their aims of domination, the evil pair murders sixteen-year-old Bianca’s family and captures her, intending to use her ethereal blood to wake a powerful spirit and rule the universe.
Three years later, Bianca breaks the sacred circle and allows an outside force to free her from her imprisonment in an evil place that the people of Wade call The Tower. When she wakes in the rebel encampment, Bianca finds herself faced with the boy she had thought dead and the Hierophant, who offers her something no one else has—a choice about her own destiny.
Driven by a want to help the rebel forces and the need to be close to Jonathan, Bianca makes a courageous decision, with a little guidance from the true Goddess, and vows to end the High Priestess’ rule over Wade. Developing from a helpless captive to a strong leader, her only distraction is forcing Jonathan to choose between her and Angel, the sex-kitten daughter of a visiting coven leader. Unfortunately, it is a hard lesson learned when the devil plays her for a fool, and her distrust in her own magic allows a traitor to make the Hanged Man Coven vulnerable.
Jonathan’s betrayal and the death of one of their own, sends Bianca fleeing from the hardships of her new life. Following the path of the Goddess, she learns the secret of the Wheel of Life and gains a valuable tool from the Hermit that reveals more than she had feared. With no choice left but to fight, Bianca and her people march into battle against the High Priestess’ forces. The journey is far from easy and proves that even the descendant of a Goddess can falter. On the verge of greatness or failure, Bianca must face down her darkest fears or die.
Three years later, Bianca breaks the sacred circle and allows an outside force to free her from her imprisonment in an evil place that the people of Wade call The Tower. When she wakes in the rebel encampment, Bianca finds herself faced with the boy she had thought dead and the Hierophant, who offers her something no one else has—a choice about her own destiny.
Driven by a want to help the rebel forces and the need to be close to Jonathan, Bianca makes a courageous decision, with a little guidance from the true Goddess, and vows to end the High Priestess’ rule over Wade. Developing from a helpless captive to a strong leader, her only distraction is forcing Jonathan to choose between her and Angel, the sex-kitten daughter of a visiting coven leader. Unfortunately, it is a hard lesson learned when the devil plays her for a fool, and her distrust in her own magic allows a traitor to make the Hanged Man Coven vulnerable.
Jonathan’s betrayal and the death of one of their own, sends Bianca fleeing from the hardships of her new life. Following the path of the Goddess, she learns the secret of the Wheel of Life and gains a valuable tool from the Hermit that reveals more than she had feared. With no choice left but to fight, Bianca and her people march into battle against the High Priestess’ forces. The journey is far from easy and proves that even the descendant of a Goddess can falter. On the verge of greatness or failure, Bianca must face down her darkest fears or die.
159 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 8, 2013
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About the author
Catherine Stovall
43 books113 followersCatherine Stovall is the author of many fiction works in the horror, steampunk, paranormal, fantasy, dark fantasy, and YA genres.
Catherine is a fearless creature who surrounds herself with the joys of life both in and out of her fictional worlds. She lives in Southeast Missouri with her husband, three children, and pets. When not writing, she spends her time riding motorcycles, wearing elaborate hats, and genuinely enjoying the oddities in life.
A lover of social media, she encourages her fans to reach out to her through facebook, her website, and twitter, so they can share in the experience of publishing and creating.
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Catherine is a fearless creature who surrounds herself with the joys of life both in and out of her fictional worlds. She lives in Southeast Missouri with her husband, three children, and pets. When not writing, she spends her time riding motorcycles, wearing elaborate hats, and genuinely enjoying the oddities in life.
A lover of social media, she encourages her fans to reach out to her through facebook, her website, and twitter, so they can share in the experience of publishing and creating.
Visit Catherine on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AuthorCather...
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October 6, 2013
Given a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review
***Review From Amy Conley For The Nerd Girl Page***
The High Priestess and her consort, the Magician, have stripped away all vestiges of technology and cast the world of Wade into a magical dark age. In order to further their aims of domination, the evil pair murders sixteen-year-old Bianca’s family and captures her, intending to use her ethereal blood to wake a powerful spirit and rule the universe.
Three years later, Bianca breaks the sacred circle and allows an outside force to free her from her imprisonment in an evil place that the people of Wade call The Tower. When she wakes in the rebel encampment, Bianca finds herself faced with the boy she had thought dead and the Hierophant, who offers her something no one else has—a choice about her own destiny.
Driven by a want to help the rebel forces and the need to be close to Jonathan, Bianca makes a courageous decision, with a little guidance from the true Goddess, and vows to end the High Priestess’ rule over Wade. Developing from a helpless captive to a strong leader, her only distraction is forcing Jonathan to choose between her and Angel, the sex-kitten daughter of a visiting coven leader. Unfortunately, it is a hard lesson learned when the devil plays her for a fool, and her distrust in her own magic allows a traitor to make the Hanged Man Coven vulnerable.
Jonathan’s betrayal and the death of one of their own, sends Bianca fleeing from the hardships of her new life. Following the path of the Goddess, she learns the secret of the Wheel of Life and gains a valuable tool from the Hermit that reveals more than she had feared. With no choice left but to fight, Bianca and her people march into battle against the High Priestess’ forces. The journey is far from easy and proves that even the descendant of a Goddess can falter. On the verge of greatness or failure, Bianca must face down her darkest fears or die.
My Review:
Have you ever read a book that keeps you up day and night because the story is just too good to put down and once you've finished your on this HUGE book high that's hard to come down from? This book did that for me! It took me on this amazing journey with vivid and detailed descriptions that leaves you longing to be inside of the author's head the creativity and imagination it took to write this book is so surreal it's unlike anything I've ever read before.
From the beginning it teases you with a hint of mystery and physically just reels you in all the while taking you on this massive and thrilling ride as we see what the character's have to go through and what their left to face. There were quite a few times I was holding my breath or gasping for air. To say I felt many different emotions while reading this book would be putting it mildly (One character really had me wishing I could jump in and strangle her myself. Mean little twit. lol)
I loved that I felt such a strong connection with the character's and the story it makes it that more real like I'm feeling it and seeing it as the author intended! I loved that the book kept it's timing it never strayed off subject or dragged on for any length of time. The scenes melded perfectly together and created a nice blending of ease and flow. I would definitely recommend this to other readers and hope they enjoy it as much as I have!
***Review has been written in conjunction with Nerd Girl Official***
***Review From Amy Conley For The Nerd Girl Page***
The High Priestess and her consort, the Magician, have stripped away all vestiges of technology and cast the world of Wade into a magical dark age. In order to further their aims of domination, the evil pair murders sixteen-year-old Bianca’s family and captures her, intending to use her ethereal blood to wake a powerful spirit and rule the universe.
Three years later, Bianca breaks the sacred circle and allows an outside force to free her from her imprisonment in an evil place that the people of Wade call The Tower. When she wakes in the rebel encampment, Bianca finds herself faced with the boy she had thought dead and the Hierophant, who offers her something no one else has—a choice about her own destiny.
Driven by a want to help the rebel forces and the need to be close to Jonathan, Bianca makes a courageous decision, with a little guidance from the true Goddess, and vows to end the High Priestess’ rule over Wade. Developing from a helpless captive to a strong leader, her only distraction is forcing Jonathan to choose between her and Angel, the sex-kitten daughter of a visiting coven leader. Unfortunately, it is a hard lesson learned when the devil plays her for a fool, and her distrust in her own magic allows a traitor to make the Hanged Man Coven vulnerable.
Jonathan’s betrayal and the death of one of their own, sends Bianca fleeing from the hardships of her new life. Following the path of the Goddess, she learns the secret of the Wheel of Life and gains a valuable tool from the Hermit that reveals more than she had feared. With no choice left but to fight, Bianca and her people march into battle against the High Priestess’ forces. The journey is far from easy and proves that even the descendant of a Goddess can falter. On the verge of greatness or failure, Bianca must face down her darkest fears or die.
My Review:
Have you ever read a book that keeps you up day and night because the story is just too good to put down and once you've finished your on this HUGE book high that's hard to come down from? This book did that for me! It took me on this amazing journey with vivid and detailed descriptions that leaves you longing to be inside of the author's head the creativity and imagination it took to write this book is so surreal it's unlike anything I've ever read before.
From the beginning it teases you with a hint of mystery and physically just reels you in all the while taking you on this massive and thrilling ride as we see what the character's have to go through and what their left to face. There were quite a few times I was holding my breath or gasping for air. To say I felt many different emotions while reading this book would be putting it mildly (One character really had me wishing I could jump in and strangle her myself. Mean little twit. lol)
I loved that I felt such a strong connection with the character's and the story it makes it that more real like I'm feeling it and seeing it as the author intended! I loved that the book kept it's timing it never strayed off subject or dragged on for any length of time. The scenes melded perfectly together and created a nice blending of ease and flow. I would definitely recommend this to other readers and hope they enjoy it as much as I have!
***Review has been written in conjunction with Nerd Girl Official***
October 25, 2013
I was gifted a copy from the author for an honest review.
There are never enough words to tell you how well Ms. Stovall writes and pulls you into her stories. This is another one of those that you will find yourself lost in her words and unable to escape the pull that draws you in. Her characters are believable and one’s you will find yourself adoring.
At a young age, Bianca is pulled from her family and friends only to believe no one has survived the wrath of the High Priestess and the Magician who have taken over Wade allowing many to follow them or suffer the wrath by their own hands. Training Bianca for the unknown, the High Priestess has come to the point of taking what she believes is due to her but finding that Bianca has done only what she needed to survive.
Saved by Jonathan and seeing he managed to survive all these years, old feelings about him have resurfaced. He’s taken her to the Coven of the Hanged Man and will now learn that the years of suffering by the hands of the High Priestess will now work to her advantage. What she didn’t expect is the powers she owns will make her the one to save all. At least that is what she has been told. With the Hierophant and the coven coming to her aid, will she be able to save everyone and become the one to bring the world back to the order it is meant to be? Or will the High Priestess succeed in bringing the world of Wade to its knees and keep them all at her mercy? This was truly another great read from Ms. Stovall and one you won’t be able to put down till the last page.
There are never enough words to tell you how well Ms. Stovall writes and pulls you into her stories. This is another one of those that you will find yourself lost in her words and unable to escape the pull that draws you in. Her characters are believable and one’s you will find yourself adoring.
At a young age, Bianca is pulled from her family and friends only to believe no one has survived the wrath of the High Priestess and the Magician who have taken over Wade allowing many to follow them or suffer the wrath by their own hands. Training Bianca for the unknown, the High Priestess has come to the point of taking what she believes is due to her but finding that Bianca has done only what she needed to survive.
Saved by Jonathan and seeing he managed to survive all these years, old feelings about him have resurfaced. He’s taken her to the Coven of the Hanged Man and will now learn that the years of suffering by the hands of the High Priestess will now work to her advantage. What she didn’t expect is the powers she owns will make her the one to save all. At least that is what she has been told. With the Hierophant and the coven coming to her aid, will she be able to save everyone and become the one to bring the world back to the order it is meant to be? Or will the High Priestess succeed in bringing the world of Wade to its knees and keep them all at her mercy? This was truly another great read from Ms. Stovall and one you won’t be able to put down till the last page.
March 14, 2014
Catherine Stovall has done it again with her originality and creativity. She has a wonderful imagination. But while I enjoyed the concept of the storyline, I at times found myself lost throughout the book. Bianca would at times go off on tangents and I would lose where I was within the story.
I also got a little frustrated with Bianca. It was a constant battle with how she feels then feeling bad for those feelings. I am a big believer in how you feel is how you feel and you shouldn't be made feel bad for that.
Apart from that, Arcana: The Maiden was an enjoyable read about good vs evil in a world where magic reins and staying true to yourself especially during dark times.
I also got a little frustrated with Bianca. It was a constant battle with how she feels then feeling bad for those feelings. I am a big believer in how you feel is how you feel and you shouldn't be made feel bad for that.
Apart from that, Arcana: The Maiden was an enjoyable read about good vs evil in a world where magic reins and staying true to yourself especially during dark times.
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