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Witch Song #2.5
Witch Rising
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A ship burns, sinking into the dark sea. There is only one survivor—a child hunted for the power of her song. Hidden away on an isolated island, Lilette buries her power deep, convinced it caused the deaths of those she loves.
But she can’t run from who she is. And when her secret is revealed, the only thing that can save her is her song. It’s time to rise up and become what she was always meant to the most powerful witch ever born.
A ship burns, sinking into the dark sea. There is only one survivor—a child hunted for the power of her song. Hidden away on an isolated island, Lilette buries her power deep, convinced it caused the deaths of those she loves.
But she can’t run from who she is. And when her secret is revealed, the only thing that can save her is her song. It’s time to rise up and become what she was always meant to the most powerful witch ever born.
28 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 6, 2013
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Amber Argyle
30 books1,095 followersAmber Argyle is the bestselling fantasy & romance author of the Forbidden Forest, Fairy Queens, Witch Song, & Wild Heart Ranch Romance series. Her award-winning books have been translated into several languages and praised by such authors as NYT bestsellers David Farland and Jennifer A. Nielsen.
Amber grew up on a cattle ranch and spent her formative years in the rodeo circuit and on the basketball court. She graduated cum laude from Utah State University. She’s delightfully sarcastic, loves all things outdoors, and believes spiders should be relegated to horror novels where they belong.
She has completed three series and is working on a fourth.
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Amber grew up on a cattle ranch and spent her formative years in the rodeo circuit and on the basketball court. She graduated cum laude from Utah State University. She’s delightfully sarcastic, loves all things outdoors, and believes spiders should be relegated to horror novels where they belong.
She has completed three series and is working on a fourth.
To receive her starter library of four free books, simply tell her where to send it: http://amberargyle.com/freebooks/
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July 4, 2022
Basically a teaser. I have to admit, it does do a very good job. It’s well written and shows a lot of potential for the series.
September 15, 2015
I love this series, so was excited to find out about Lilette. She is mentioned a bit in Witch Song and there's more about her and what she did in Witch Born, so this is a welcomed addition to the books. It's extremely short so there isn't much I can say about the plot for fear of spoiling something, but I will say that despite it's length, this book sure packs a punch. It's incredibly fast paced and intense, and a lot happens in such a short space of time.
It shows the talent that this author has, in that she can create a book that is only an hour and a half long, yet it feels like a full length book. She captures you from the start and doesn't let go. I loved this little book and am eagerly awaiting more in this series!
The narrator did a great job. She has a great voice and is easy to listen to.
It shows the talent that this author has, in that she can create a book that is only an hour and a half long, yet it feels like a full length book. She captures you from the start and doesn't let go. I loved this little book and am eagerly awaiting more in this series!
The narrator did a great job. She has a great voice and is easy to listen to.
February 21, 2017
Don't you just love my latest cover? The book is super fast-paced and a quick read. Here's the first page:
Perched on the edge of her bed, Lilette stared into the darkness beyond the porthole. Starlight pricked the night sky before falling across the water, where it was stretched and shattered into gleaming bits. Though she was only eight, she knew how impossibly broken that starlight must feel.
Her mother smacked her lips. “Found one.” Lellan waved the hairbrush through the air like a standard for troops to rally behind. Lilette’s father didn’t answer. He hadn’t said much since yesterday—the day when everything had changed.
Perched on the edge of her bed, Lilette stared into the darkness beyond the porthole. Starlight pricked the night sky before falling across the water, where it was stretched and shattered into gleaming bits. Though she was only eight, she knew how impossibly broken that starlight must feel.
Her mother smacked her lips. “Found one.” Lellan waved the hairbrush through the air like a standard for troops to rally behind. Lilette’s father didn’t answer. He hadn’t said much since yesterday—the day when everything had changed.
December 18, 2013
I recieved an ARC from the author.
I like the Witch Song series and I enjoy Argyle's books. I enjoyed the first two books tremendously but I was a little wary when I found that Amber Argyle was writing two more books in the same universe: a novella and a novel and a prequel at that.
I finished reading the book and I liked it. It gave the readers an introduction to Lisette and the events that led to her reaching the island and her life on that island. My only problem with the novella was that the end was far too abrupt. Even for a novella that's intended as a lead-in for another, it could have ended better. But apart from that I found myself turning page after page to know what would happen next. It helped in a way because I picked up Witch Fall immediately after finishing this one (at 2 in the morning) So mission accomplished I guess.
If you liked the earlier books then this is a must read. But read it only if you have Witch Fall handy otherwise you will not be a happy camper..
I like the Witch Song series and I enjoy Argyle's books. I enjoyed the first two books tremendously but I was a little wary when I found that Amber Argyle was writing two more books in the same universe: a novella and a novel and a prequel at that.
I finished reading the book and I liked it. It gave the readers an introduction to Lisette and the events that led to her reaching the island and her life on that island. My only problem with the novella was that the end was far too abrupt. Even for a novella that's intended as a lead-in for another, it could have ended better. But apart from that I found myself turning page after page to know what would happen next. It helped in a way because I picked up Witch Fall immediately after finishing this one (at 2 in the morning) So mission accomplished I guess.
If you liked the earlier books then this is a must read. But read it only if you have Witch Fall handy otherwise you will not be a happy camper..
April 29, 2019
What an enjoyable short read book. Superbly written and even though its only short, it grabs you and doesnt let you go.
Fast paced and full of action in its short span of pages but fantastic.
I highly reccomend this book and look forward to reading the rest of the series.
Fast paced and full of action in its short span of pages but fantastic.
I highly reccomend this book and look forward to reading the rest of the series.
August 13, 2016
Witch Rising is a prequel novella that connects to the Witch Song books but can be read by itself without any worry about being out of the loop or lost. It should precede the book Witch Fall however as it goes over the main character, Lilette’s past.
Lilette is a character mentioned in Witch Song and further explored in Witch Born, and she plays an incredibly important in the history of the Witches. She’s destined to be incredibly powerful, but everyone starts somewhere and I really loved getting to see the events that occurred in her childhood that would shape the woman. The first chapter starts with immediate conflict and pulled me into the story with little to no trouble. It was heartbreaking to see so much inner conflict within Lilette as a child, and the fact that she harbored so much fear and guilt…and to have to deal with it growing up without her parents. But one thing I love the most about Argyle’s work is her strong female characters. Most are independent thinkers, most don’t feel the need to seek shelter under a care taker, and Lilette is no different.
I’m still not overly fond of the narrator, but I’ve grown used to her and I actually don’t mind her as much anymore. She definitely has a feel for the characters and does some pretty interesting accents to help distinguish the cultures.
I have Witch Fall on my wishlist so I’m hoping I get to further explore Lilette’s story.
Lilette is a character mentioned in Witch Song and further explored in Witch Born, and she plays an incredibly important in the history of the Witches. She’s destined to be incredibly powerful, but everyone starts somewhere and I really loved getting to see the events that occurred in her childhood that would shape the woman. The first chapter starts with immediate conflict and pulled me into the story with little to no trouble. It was heartbreaking to see so much inner conflict within Lilette as a child, and the fact that she harbored so much fear and guilt…and to have to deal with it growing up without her parents. But one thing I love the most about Argyle’s work is her strong female characters. Most are independent thinkers, most don’t feel the need to seek shelter under a care taker, and Lilette is no different.
I’m still not overly fond of the narrator, but I’ve grown used to her and I actually don’t mind her as much anymore. She definitely has a feel for the characters and does some pretty interesting accents to help distinguish the cultures.
I have Witch Fall on my wishlist so I’m hoping I get to further explore Lilette’s story.
December 14, 2013
Witch Rising is a prequel novella, and you can read it on its own. It's gonna be a fast read, full of action that starts on page one and doesn't really stop till the last page.
Lilette starts the story as a young girls running away with her parents and it seems that she can't really escape one threat or another, even less the one she feels within herself.
It's a short novella but it feels even shorter cause you just fly through it! I can't wait to read Witch Fall now, to see how Lilette's story continues!
3.5 stars
Lilette starts the story as a young girls running away with her parents and it seems that she can't really escape one threat or another, even less the one she feels within herself.
It's a short novella but it feels even shorter cause you just fly through it! I can't wait to read Witch Fall now, to see how Lilette's story continues!
3.5 stars
August 24, 2015
This is a splendid prequel. I love learning the back story of how/why things are the way they are. Fluid writing and spellbinding adventure. A heartwarming reminder of what family and friendship truly mean (even in the witch world). The author takes us through heavy lose, unrealized gain, and undaunted friendship. It's not always easy to tell who you are and even less to tell how others are or will be.
August 11, 2015
I loved how this short little story gives us some background on Lilette and gives you more understanding of the witch she is destined to become. We will see more of her in Witch Fall. I really like the narrator that was choosen for this story. It a great quick read. I rec’d a audible code from the author in exchange for my review
January 11, 2014
Awww. Fa. :(
July 25, 2019
What kind of an ending was that? Story stopped at 72 percent and the rest of the book is the first chapter of book three. This is my not happy face. I actually really liked this a lot, which is why it's getting a three and not a two, but I feel cheated. Like, this was just a lure into the third book. Which I didn't need, because I liked the first book already. I feel like this was backstory that either could have been woven into book three, or else been a prologue. Something. Just not it's own seperate "book".
July 7, 2020
This little novella is a prequel to the final book in the series. These two last volumes should actually be the first two books in the series, because they tell the story of Lilette who came long before Brusenna. They could also be combined into one book since this book is like an extended prologue. Anyway, I enjoyed it and I'm off to read the final book in the series.
September 21, 2018
Short and sorta sweet. The premise of men taking what they want seems to be a bit of a throwback to medieval times. I would have liked a little more background as to the reasons that Lilette and her family were at risk from the mysterious Emperor but hopefully that will be revealed at a later time.
June 8, 2017
My Kindle e-book
November 23, 2017
A taste of things to come. So much sorrow for one so young ...
October 1, 2017
This is a very good story, even though it is short. I will be reading the next one to see what happens to Lilette.
March 2, 2023
Nice interlude
October 15, 2025
I found this story good, but some smaller parts are a bit boring to me. I would not mind to read the next one.
January 7, 2017
Read on its own it is a teasing vignette with tantalizing details of two lands and peoples separated by language, custom, and a sea, as seen through the eyes of a child, with an ending which gives you a lot to think about. However, it is part of a larger story so your questions about her future will be answered. Well written, this tale flows smoothly and enjoyably.
March 8, 2014
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*I received this book as an eARC from the author in exchange for an honest review*
I've been anxious to read this story since I first heard about it. I wanted to know more about Lilette, and I wanted to know about the world before Brusenna. She's the most powerful witch ever born, but we know so little about her from reading Witch Song and Witch Born. And I was not at all disappointed when I was finally able to sit down and dive into her past.
This story is fast-paced and engrossing, and I found myself not wanting to put it down or have it end. In just a few years, Lilette experiences things that most people (even the ones in her world) wouldn't have to experience. She's the lone survivor of a shipwreck, she's forced to start a new life on a strange island, and she's warned to keep her secret or face dire consequences. Oh, and she has more power than anyone else in the history of the world. So I mean, her life is pretty ridiculous.
And she still manages to persevere, and there's definitely a message in there. I think she's inspiring and strong even when she's forced to make difficult choices, and she's caring and she does whatever she thinks is necessary for the people she loves. This story was just a brief glimpse into her life, but I definitely think it really helped set up the final book in this series.
If you haven't read any of Amber's books, you're really missing out. I would definitely recommend starting with Witch Song (which is free on Amazon!), and then progressing through the series. You could start with this story though, if you want to read the books chronologically. Either way, fans of the series and readers new to the series will enjoy this story and be aching to learn more about Lilette and her life. I'm glad I read this before Witch Fall. 4/5 for sure!
*I received this book as an eARC from the author in exchange for an honest review*
I've been anxious to read this story since I first heard about it. I wanted to know more about Lilette, and I wanted to know about the world before Brusenna. She's the most powerful witch ever born, but we know so little about her from reading Witch Song and Witch Born. And I was not at all disappointed when I was finally able to sit down and dive into her past.
This story is fast-paced and engrossing, and I found myself not wanting to put it down or have it end. In just a few years, Lilette experiences things that most people (even the ones in her world) wouldn't have to experience. She's the lone survivor of a shipwreck, she's forced to start a new life on a strange island, and she's warned to keep her secret or face dire consequences. Oh, and she has more power than anyone else in the history of the world. So I mean, her life is pretty ridiculous.
And she still manages to persevere, and there's definitely a message in there. I think she's inspiring and strong even when she's forced to make difficult choices, and she's caring and she does whatever she thinks is necessary for the people she loves. This story was just a brief glimpse into her life, but I definitely think it really helped set up the final book in this series.
If you haven't read any of Amber's books, you're really missing out. I would definitely recommend starting with Witch Song (which is free on Amazon!), and then progressing through the series. You could start with this story though, if you want to read the books chronologically. Either way, fans of the series and readers new to the series will enjoy this story and be aching to learn more about Lilette and her life. I'm glad I read this before Witch Fall. 4/5 for sure!
May 1, 2015
This is the second time I've read this book. For such a short story it's filled with a lot of emotion. This is the story of the young Lilette when she's torn from her mother as a child, then has to make a living with Fa (a kind stranger) on an island.
There's so much emotion packed into this small book, you really feel sorry for her. In this book we find out how Lilette lost her parents and how she started fresh. She's only a child! This book really makes you want to scream at the injustices of the world and man. It feels like every turn she makes, someone has to block her off and tell her no. Both at the beginning and the end of the book other people think they know what's best for her; first the emperor, then Bian. I'm sorry but you don't! Proof of this is the loss of a childs parents. I want to scream at them in fury, I really do. If they never attacked her ship, the family would still be together (maybe).
It's nice to see more of the young Lilette, she's very wilful and doesn't show signs of changing. I don't mean this in a bad way, just that she has a strong sense of justice for such a small child. I found it quite sweet that when she remembers a long word and uses it correctly, she thinks her mother would be proud of her. So sweet!
There's not much more I can say about this book except Argyle really did an excellent job with the emotive writing. You really feel for the characters and the description is good too. I'd recommend reading it if you're going to read book 3 of the series, Witch Fall.
Happy reading!
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There's so much emotion packed into this small book, you really feel sorry for her. In this book we find out how Lilette lost her parents and how she started fresh. She's only a child! This book really makes you want to scream at the injustices of the world and man. It feels like every turn she makes, someone has to block her off and tell her no. Both at the beginning and the end of the book other people think they know what's best for her; first the emperor, then Bian. I'm sorry but you don't! Proof of this is the loss of a childs parents. I want to scream at them in fury, I really do. If they never attacked her ship, the family would still be together (maybe).
It's nice to see more of the young Lilette, she's very wilful and doesn't show signs of changing. I don't mean this in a bad way, just that she has a strong sense of justice for such a small child. I found it quite sweet that when she remembers a long word and uses it correctly, she thinks her mother would be proud of her. So sweet!
There's not much more I can say about this book except Argyle really did an excellent job with the emotive writing. You really feel for the characters and the description is good too. I'd recommend reading it if you're going to read book 3 of the series, Witch Fall.
Happy reading!
If you like my review, please visit my book blog: www.anovelstart.com
December 26, 2013
I am awed by the sheer intensity of emotion that can be found in this very short story. Forty pages full of drama and pain. This tale tells about the making of tragedy and revenge, the making of a reluctant witch who cannot hide from her power. Lilette has barely escaped from death along with her parents. Betrayal plunges her into an even worse nightmare and not even her voice can save those who fight for her. It is the mingling of words and music that become a powerful, deadly weapon sought after by many. Despite all she's lost, despite the kindness of one wise stranger, she grows into a woman who yearns for freedom and family. No fate stays dormant forever, thus tragedy strikes again but she vows to prevail.
I loved it! From the very first page, this story is powerfully written and emotional. It promises such a great world that I will definitely explore in the author's longer novels. I feel very drawn to a power harnessed to a singing voice that runs on the female side. Lilette suffers deeply and becomes riddled with strong convictions and hurts. I was genuinely moved when so many bad things happened to her family, and how heart-wrenching it was for her. Also later on when Lilette connects with someone else who has suffered greatly and offers his help knowing all the time how it will all end. So beautiful and sad at the same time. I'm sure there is a lot of adventure, hardship and passion lying in Lilette's future. The best ingredients for a great story, no doubt.
I loved it! From the very first page, this story is powerfully written and emotional. It promises such a great world that I will definitely explore in the author's longer novels. I feel very drawn to a power harnessed to a singing voice that runs on the female side. Lilette suffers deeply and becomes riddled with strong convictions and hurts. I was genuinely moved when so many bad things happened to her family, and how heart-wrenching it was for her. Also later on when Lilette connects with someone else who has suffered greatly and offers his help knowing all the time how it will all end. So beautiful and sad at the same time. I'm sure there is a lot of adventure, hardship and passion lying in Lilette's future. The best ingredients for a great story, no doubt.
January 15, 2014
Witch Rising
Poor Lilette!
Witch Rising by Amber Argyle in a prequel to the prequel. I know that sounds weird, but this little nugget of awesomesauce was so good. I find myself liking Lilette more than I liked Brusenna as a main character. The scene on the boat where they were attacked and she lost her parents hurt my heart.
Argyle did an exquisite job of painting both the scene and the pain. Witch Rising is just as well written as Witch Song and Witch Born. The part I like most is it takes us back to before the wars started and lets us see how it all began. I wish we knew more about Fa and what his story was and how he knew the things he knew.
Was he a guardian? A Seer? I don’t know, but I do know he was a good person. Fa was the one who found Lilette in the ocean and took her in to raise her as his own for as long as he could. I also loved Salfe and how he stood up to Bian, his Father, for Lilette.
This was a quick story, but we got a lot of information about Lilette’s background in it and now I’m totally prepared to move right on to Witch Fall the next book in the series. Out all three books I’ve read so far Witch Rising has been my favorite.
Poor Lilette!
Witch Rising by Amber Argyle in a prequel to the prequel. I know that sounds weird, but this little nugget of awesomesauce was so good. I find myself liking Lilette more than I liked Brusenna as a main character. The scene on the boat where they were attacked and she lost her parents hurt my heart.
Argyle did an exquisite job of painting both the scene and the pain. Witch Rising is just as well written as Witch Song and Witch Born. The part I like most is it takes us back to before the wars started and lets us see how it all began. I wish we knew more about Fa and what his story was and how he knew the things he knew.
Was he a guardian? A Seer? I don’t know, but I do know he was a good person. Fa was the one who found Lilette in the ocean and took her in to raise her as his own for as long as he could. I also loved Salfe and how he stood up to Bian, his Father, for Lilette.
This was a quick story, but we got a lot of information about Lilette’s background in it and now I’m totally prepared to move right on to Witch Fall the next book in the series. Out all three books I’ve read so far Witch Rising has been my favorite.
April 20, 2017
*I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
This was the origins story of Lilette, who featured in the historical sections of Witch Born. It follows her and her parents fleeing for their life from those who wish to use witch powers for their own ends.
I'm not going to give any of the story away here as it is just a short story novella to compliment the history element of books one and two. When I originally wrote this review, I thought that perhaps the novellas would gradually tell her story between further books about Senna and her witch clans. However it seems that the next book in the series is to be all about Lilette, picking up where the novella leaves off and I'm not too sure that it will be my kind of book though I will give it a try.
Lilette herself is very like Senna, a young witch who is a bit scared of her powers and who had a difficult early life. It was easy to like her and feel sympathy for the situation that she finds herself in. The setting was purely historical for the later half of the book and it was quite slow compared to what we have been used to with Senna's story but that is probably because it is setting the scene for the continuation of the story to come.
A decent enough read if you want to learn more about Lilette.
This was the origins story of Lilette, who featured in the historical sections of Witch Born. It follows her and her parents fleeing for their life from those who wish to use witch powers for their own ends.
I'm not going to give any of the story away here as it is just a short story novella to compliment the history element of books one and two. When I originally wrote this review, I thought that perhaps the novellas would gradually tell her story between further books about Senna and her witch clans. However it seems that the next book in the series is to be all about Lilette, picking up where the novella leaves off and I'm not too sure that it will be my kind of book though I will give it a try.
Lilette herself is very like Senna, a young witch who is a bit scared of her powers and who had a difficult early life. It was easy to like her and feel sympathy for the situation that she finds herself in. The setting was purely historical for the later half of the book and it was quite slow compared to what we have been used to with Senna's story but that is probably because it is setting the scene for the continuation of the story to come.
A decent enough read if you want to learn more about Lilette.
March 29, 2016
Une nouvelle fort plaisante qui présente le personnage de Lilette et qui est un prequel aux deux premiers tomes. Contrairement à Senna, je trouve le personnage de Lilette terriblement attachant et très humain. Elle n'est pas hyper puissante ni sans cesse dans le doute mais se pose des questions terribles par rapport à l'utilisation de ses pouvoirs. A la lecture de son enfance, on comprend pourquoi elle craint d'user de son chant et j'aime beaucoup la manière dont le destin prend forme et l'emporte. Le personnage de Fa est un modèle du genre et le tout reste cohérent même si on peut se poser la question de l'efficacité des chants quand on voit la façon dont Lilette est rattrapée... Néanmoins, j'ai aimé ce court tome qui décrit une belle héroïne attachante et puissante. Mis à part quelques petites incohérences à mes yeux, le tout est sans complaisance, sans bisounours et se suit facilement
Ce que j'aime : la scène d'ouverture, qui pose tout de suite le décor, pas de guimauve, une héroïne attachante et intéressante qui est confrontée à des événements plus que déstabilisant et réagit humainement
Ce que j'aime moins : des fois, on se demande pourquoi elle n'use pas son chant pour se sortir de là
En bref : Un excellent prologue au préquel de la saga qui met en scène une héroïne plus attachante et intéressante que celle des deux précédents tomes
Ma note
7/10
Ce que j'aime : la scène d'ouverture, qui pose tout de suite le décor, pas de guimauve, une héroïne attachante et intéressante qui est confrontée à des événements plus que déstabilisant et réagit humainement
Ce que j'aime moins : des fois, on se demande pourquoi elle n'use pas son chant pour se sortir de là
En bref : Un excellent prologue au préquel de la saga qui met en scène une héroïne plus attachante et intéressante que celle des deux précédents tomes
Ma note
7/10
January 6, 2014
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Being completely honest I was confused that book two, Witch Song, gives all the information about Lilette but then book three is about Lilette’s story. I was feeling like I didn’t want to both picking up the third since I pretty much knew what happened with her. Why waste my time when I know the outcome? It’s like reading a spoiler, I felt almost betrayed!
Then this book, # 2.5 Witch Rising, starts from her beginning. I went from not being curious about Lilette and figuring that I pretty much knew what happened to her to being very curious about HOW those things actually came about.
If you’ve read the first two books you may find yourself in the same predicament but this book truly does start from her beginning. She’s eight when this starts and by the end I was left wondering what in the world was she going to do! She has gotten into a very serious situation and I don’t see a way out for her.
In short, this short story has inspired me to continue on my journey with this series. I am dreading what’s going to happen but at the same time I know that Lilette wants her story told!
If you’ve read books one and two, read this and you are going to promptly want book three!
Being completely honest I was confused that book two, Witch Song, gives all the information about Lilette but then book three is about Lilette’s story. I was feeling like I didn’t want to both picking up the third since I pretty much knew what happened with her. Why waste my time when I know the outcome? It’s like reading a spoiler, I felt almost betrayed!
Then this book, # 2.5 Witch Rising, starts from her beginning. I went from not being curious about Lilette and figuring that I pretty much knew what happened to her to being very curious about HOW those things actually came about.
If you’ve read the first two books you may find yourself in the same predicament but this book truly does start from her beginning. She’s eight when this starts and by the end I was left wondering what in the world was she going to do! She has gotten into a very serious situation and I don’t see a way out for her.
In short, this short story has inspired me to continue on my journey with this series. I am dreading what’s going to happen but at the same time I know that Lilette wants her story told!
If you’ve read books one and two, read this and you are going to promptly want book three!
January 15, 2014
I have read the other 2 books in this series, Witch Song and Witch Born. I was surprised that this series went on as the other 2 books were complete. This novella is really a prequel to the upcoming Witch Fall and this really stars a whole new main character. Therefore you can start with this book if you wish and not be lost. Those that have read the other 2 books will find themselves in the same world.
Although this is very short, it really does introduce the new character, Lilette well. We understand what happened to her and how she was in the situation we find her in the upcoming Witch Fall. You don't need to read this one to fall into the new book, but I really recommend it as it does seem to really set the stage for the new book. These are the kind of novellas I do enjoy. The kind that give us insight to the story we are engaged.
I give this book 4 stars. I recommend the novella for those that are fans of this series and I recommend the series to those that enjoy a good witchy tale. :)
Although this is very short, it really does introduce the new character, Lilette well. We understand what happened to her and how she was in the situation we find her in the upcoming Witch Fall. You don't need to read this one to fall into the new book, but I really recommend it as it does seem to really set the stage for the new book. These are the kind of novellas I do enjoy. The kind that give us insight to the story we are engaged.
I give this book 4 stars. I recommend the novella for those that are fans of this series and I recommend the series to those that enjoy a good witchy tale. :)
December 18, 2013
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Thanks to Amber Argyle for giving me this book to review.
When her parents are killed and she is shipwrecked, Lilette, an 8 year old witch, is the only survivor. She is rescued by Fa, who adopts her as long as she promises never to sing. After years on the island, an accident causes her to reveal her long kept secret, it starts Lilette on the path to her becoming one of the most powerful and important witches ever born.
Witch Rising is the short story prequel to Witch Fall, it is a good, very quick fantasy read. Lilette is a nice character and I felt very sorry for her but I could not connect much with her, I hope I get to know and like her better in Witch Fall.
This novella did not come to a nice conclusion, which left many unanswered questions for the next book. I would recommend Witch Rising to anyone who is interested in reading Witch Fall.
Thanks to Amber Argyle for giving me this book to review.
When her parents are killed and she is shipwrecked, Lilette, an 8 year old witch, is the only survivor. She is rescued by Fa, who adopts her as long as she promises never to sing. After years on the island, an accident causes her to reveal her long kept secret, it starts Lilette on the path to her becoming one of the most powerful and important witches ever born.
Witch Rising is the short story prequel to Witch Fall, it is a good, very quick fantasy read. Lilette is a nice character and I felt very sorry for her but I could not connect much with her, I hope I get to know and like her better in Witch Fall.
This novella did not come to a nice conclusion, which left many unanswered questions for the next book. I would recommend Witch Rising to anyone who is interested in reading Witch Fall.
August 26, 2014
This is the first Amber Argyle book/novella I have read. This book is #2.5 in her Witch Song series, but it is a prequel to the other 2 books in the series, so I wasn't lost. What I loved most about the story is the author's use of imagery, which made, at least for me, the story practically jumped out of the pages. In roughly 48 pages, we are introduced to Lillette and her changing world. In this world, Keepers are witches who practice magic through song and are highly sought after by the Emperor. Lillette and her mother are Keepers hunted by the Empereor's soldiers. From the beginning to the end of this novel, there is constant action and adventure, as well as tragedy. The novella ends on a cliffhanger and in my opinion, does its job well. I am now invested in Lillette's story. I want to know what happens next to Lillette and how she gets out of the jam she is in.
July 12, 2016
1.5 stars.
I decided to read this one because it was short, I need to catch up on my Goodreads challenge, and 'cause I need to clean up my TBR. I read the first book in this series several years ago when I got it at a signing and I think I enjoyed that one. Years later however, I don't remember much of it of how I felt and the world just feels so foreign to me. This book had such a slow beginning that didn't really let up until the end when . Other than that, I didn't really care for the characters or the story. After the end, I felt somewhat compelled to start the next book but 1) I don't own it and 2) if it's like this but longer, I don't want to start it and possibly get into another slump.
It was okay but super slow. It's probably a good idea to familiarize yourself with the world before getting into this one.
I decided to read this one because it was short, I need to catch up on my Goodreads challenge, and 'cause I need to clean up my TBR. I read the first book in this series several years ago when I got it at a signing and I think I enjoyed that one. Years later however, I don't remember much of it of how I felt and the world just feels so foreign to me. This book had such a slow beginning that didn't really let up until the end when . Other than that, I didn't really care for the characters or the story. After the end, I felt somewhat compelled to start the next book but 1) I don't own it and 2) if it's like this but longer, I don't want to start it and possibly get into another slump.
It was okay but super slow. It's probably a good idea to familiarize yourself with the world before getting into this one.
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