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Seasons Cycle #3
Fall Lanterns
Fall Lanterns - Book 3 in the romantic fantasy series: The Seasons Cycle
Can love transcend time, space and worlds?
After an absence of two years, Heinregard and the wildlings return to the House of Silveria. When the Karenys arrive, Clay catches the eye of the notorious Karenyan ambassador. Can Heinregard keep Clay safe without revealing his true intentions?
Viraya must open the ball with the first dance. When the Reclining Dragon and his liegeman appear uninvited, that becomes the least of her worries, especially when the wildlings turn Lighting of the Fall Lanterns, a most solemn ceremony, into a dangerous one. Will they be forever banned from the House?
Can love transcend time, space and worlds?
After an absence of two years, Heinregard and the wildlings return to the House of Silveria. When the Karenys arrive, Clay catches the eye of the notorious Karenyan ambassador. Can Heinregard keep Clay safe without revealing his true intentions?
Viraya must open the ball with the first dance. When the Reclining Dragon and his liegeman appear uninvited, that becomes the least of her worries, especially when the wildlings turn Lighting of the Fall Lanterns, a most solemn ceremony, into a dangerous one. Will they be forever banned from the House?
- GenresFantasy
384 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 30, 2023
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About the author
Cassia Hall
10 books485 followersCassia Hall is the author of the Seasons Cycle, a romantic fantasy series. Her short fiction can be found in anthologies and the collection, "Buttons & Other Stories", "Poems of Myth & Magick", and "Songs of Love & Longing". Her original music and songs can be found on her Lake Traveler Fantasy Music channel.
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Her work is diverse and inclusive. Her writing has been described as ‘lush and lyrical’, her music as ‘LoTR meets GoT and Witcher, with a musical theatre vibe’.
She lives in Toronto, Canada where winters are long and the other seasons very precious.
Visit her websites to read more about the books and listen to the original songs and music:
https://cassiahall.com/
https://laketraveler.com/video
https://www.youtube.com/c/LakeTravele...
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.
Her work is diverse and inclusive. Her writing has been described as ‘lush and lyrical’, her music as ‘LoTR meets GoT and Witcher, with a musical theatre vibe’.
She lives in Toronto, Canada where winters are long and the other seasons very precious.
Visit her websites to read more about the books and listen to the original songs and music:
https://cassiahall.com/
https://laketraveler.com/video
https://www.youtube.com/c/LakeTravele...
Subscribe to the youtube channel to get notified of new releases for singles and upcoming albums!
Follow Cassia on BookBub to receive notices about her new releases : https://www.bookbub.com/profile/cassi...
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October 22, 2023
Wow, where to start? Heinregard and Clayten are back in full force, but there is more about Viraya as her captain is back with the little prince. Everyone converge on House of Silveria for the ball (delightful) and a serious ceremony that the wildlings (of course) put in jeopardy. The Reclining Dragon is back and we see more of him and his liegeman, something I hoped for. Also some new characters. I won’t spoil it for others to enjoy, but this is an exciting ride that satisfies me and still I want more. How will it all end? Now to wait. Hope it won’t be long till we find out.
December 2, 2023
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I was given this book as a gift from the author. My opinions and thoughts of the book are mine alone.
My Rating: I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I really enjoyed reading this book. As always, I love the way the author writes. It feels almost lyrically. I turned crazy while reading and became obsessed with what was going to happen next that I sat in silence and turned every page. This is the perfect example of a solid slow burn romance with no disappointing rushed feel at the end. The author was able to tie everything together in little bows, yet keep me bouncing in my seat while I try to be patient for the next book.
I was given this book as a gift from the author. My opinions and thoughts of the book are mine alone.
My Rating: I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I really enjoyed reading this book. As always, I love the way the author writes. It feels almost lyrically. I turned crazy while reading and became obsessed with what was going to happen next that I sat in silence and turned every page. This is the perfect example of a solid slow burn romance with no disappointing rushed feel at the end. The author was able to tie everything together in little bows, yet keep me bouncing in my seat while I try to be patient for the next book.
December 11, 2023
the Saga Continues
I enjoyed reading more of Viraya’s story and how this book continued the threads of the earlier stories. Immersive and interesting, as usual the author made it possible to smell and taste and feel the environment as the events take place. It functions okay as a standalone book, but it really made we want the final resolution that will hopefully arise in Book 4.
I enjoyed reading more of Viraya’s story and how this book continued the threads of the earlier stories. Immersive and interesting, as usual the author made it possible to smell and taste and feel the environment as the events take place. It functions okay as a standalone book, but it really made we want the final resolution that will hopefully arise in Book 4.
September 22, 2023
As magical as ever, Fall Lanterns brings us even deeper into life at the House of Silveria. More traditions with events that bring our beloved characters together just as much as they create drama that pushes them apart.
The Capitan and Viraya are back as one of the feature couples (along with Heinregard and Clay of course) and their slow dance around one another is lovely to watch progress.
There is a lot going on at the House in this book and no sub-plot left me bored or skimming. I needed to know all the tiny ministrations going on behind the scenes and was not disappointed.
It’s easy to get swept up in the moment and feel for each of the characters—even those who I maybe didn’t like so much in other books, as they become more and more rounded with each installment. I can’t help but love them now.
I also loved the addition of a new character Starling to the group as she definitely shook things up a bit for poor, wise-beyond-his-years Lowell and it was nice to see a different side of him.
And as ever, I enjoyed watching the wildlings run around and cause ruckus at every turn. As always, this slow-burn romance leaves me angsting for more with the perfect amount of payoff to keep me turning pages and wishing the best for the couples even when all seems hopeless. I both cannot wait for the final installment in this series and never want it to end
The Capitan and Viraya are back as one of the feature couples (along with Heinregard and Clay of course) and their slow dance around one another is lovely to watch progress.
There is a lot going on at the House in this book and no sub-plot left me bored or skimming. I needed to know all the tiny ministrations going on behind the scenes and was not disappointed.
It’s easy to get swept up in the moment and feel for each of the characters—even those who I maybe didn’t like so much in other books, as they become more and more rounded with each installment. I can’t help but love them now.
I also loved the addition of a new character Starling to the group as she definitely shook things up a bit for poor, wise-beyond-his-years Lowell and it was nice to see a different side of him.
And as ever, I enjoyed watching the wildlings run around and cause ruckus at every turn. As always, this slow-burn romance leaves me angsting for more with the perfect amount of payoff to keep me turning pages and wishing the best for the couples even when all seems hopeless. I both cannot wait for the final installment in this series and never want it to end
September 30, 2023
Fall Lanterns! Such an engaging read! As always, the story was not only beautifully but elegantly written, a special strength and trait in the author’s writing style and her mastery of the language.
This is not simply a fantasy romance. There’s always food for thought in the author’s subtle messages conveyed through her characters. Longing, sorrow and pain are portrayed so realistically in this fantasy world. At the same time, the author uses her protagonists to lead the readers to anticipate a sense of hope and wonder, that it may be possible for someone or something to make a difference in this fantasy world.
The forbidden love between Clayten and Heiregard is one example of how the world will fare better for all those star-crossed lovers if there’s just this possibility for inclusiveness. Only if there can be a shift in thinking and efforts to build a more harmonious world, with peace instead of war, it would surely bring forth harmony and not strife. This was brought out in Mara’s simple letters on daily life compared to Fang’s which focused on war and sacrifice.
Another message that many may resonate with and touch the reader’s heart is the reminder through Viraya that in order to lead a life of hope and love, one should live “……not in fear, not evading the possibility of hurt and pain,……be brave……loving and hoping in spite of everything.”
A highly recommended read! Now anxiously looking forward to the release of Winter Wain!
This is not simply a fantasy romance. There’s always food for thought in the author’s subtle messages conveyed through her characters. Longing, sorrow and pain are portrayed so realistically in this fantasy world. At the same time, the author uses her protagonists to lead the readers to anticipate a sense of hope and wonder, that it may be possible for someone or something to make a difference in this fantasy world.
The forbidden love between Clayten and Heiregard is one example of how the world will fare better for all those star-crossed lovers if there’s just this possibility for inclusiveness. Only if there can be a shift in thinking and efforts to build a more harmonious world, with peace instead of war, it would surely bring forth harmony and not strife. This was brought out in Mara’s simple letters on daily life compared to Fang’s which focused on war and sacrifice.
Another message that many may resonate with and touch the reader’s heart is the reminder through Viraya that in order to lead a life of hope and love, one should live “……not in fear, not evading the possibility of hurt and pain,……be brave……loving and hoping in spite of everything.”
A highly recommended read! Now anxiously looking forward to the release of Winter Wain!
October 7, 2023
Fall Lanterns by Cassia Hall is the third book in her Seasons Cycle and I was delighted to be the first person to read it.
This time the author excites us from the first pages. Being used to the House of Silveria setting I was stunned to be sent to Heinregard’s homeland, the Argentene.
I loved the tension between Clay and Heinregard (MM couple). The stakes for them this time are very high and the pacing of the story just right.
Viraya’s Captain is back! YAY. We see a lot more of him, adding new flavor to the setting and beautiful romance with an older woman (I highlight this because it’s so hard to find a book that features older women finding true love).
The ball’s superb but what I liked most was the Reclining Dragon. I was captivated by his sorrow and entertained by his liegeman’s troubles.
And let’s not forget the lovable wildlings who bring trouble wherever they go and make the books in the Seasons Cycle hilarious. But this time, Jess and Ty (also Lowell and Starling, a new character) add a bittersweet taste to the plot. You’ll have to read it to find out more
The diversity (different cultures and orientations) is one reason I enjoy this series so much. Then there are the songs you can listen to by following QR codes linking to the author's YouTube channel). They give an immersive experience to the read.
I highly recommend this book. Be sure to read the others as well!
This time the author excites us from the first pages. Being used to the House of Silveria setting I was stunned to be sent to Heinregard’s homeland, the Argentene.
I loved the tension between Clay and Heinregard (MM couple). The stakes for them this time are very high and the pacing of the story just right.
Viraya’s Captain is back! YAY. We see a lot more of him, adding new flavor to the setting and beautiful romance with an older woman (I highlight this because it’s so hard to find a book that features older women finding true love).
The ball’s superb but what I liked most was the Reclining Dragon. I was captivated by his sorrow and entertained by his liegeman’s troubles.
And let’s not forget the lovable wildlings who bring trouble wherever they go and make the books in the Seasons Cycle hilarious. But this time, Jess and Ty (also Lowell and Starling, a new character) add a bittersweet taste to the plot. You’ll have to read it to find out more
The diversity (different cultures and orientations) is one reason I enjoy this series so much. Then there are the songs you can listen to by following QR codes linking to the author's YouTube channel). They give an immersive experience to the read.
I highly recommend this book. Be sure to read the others as well!
October 11, 2023
In her third book in The Seasons Cycle, Cassia Hall continues to weave together the threads of her characters’ fates. She’s upped the stakes, giving the readers a villain that will make their blood boil and a deadline for the happiness of more than one main character. The subplots with the children are both delightful and heartrending (as always).
Writing children as their own, fully developed characters with needs, backstories, desires, and character arcs is one of Hall’s greatest strengths, and she doesn’t disappoint. The children’s drive to know the truth about themselves and the secrets that affect their lives is intrinsically entwined with the political intrigue of the adults.
As always, the soulmate romances will fill your heart and leave you cheering for them to beat all the odds. I cannot wait for the final book!
Writing children as their own, fully developed characters with needs, backstories, desires, and character arcs is one of Hall’s greatest strengths, and she doesn’t disappoint. The children’s drive to know the truth about themselves and the secrets that affect their lives is intrinsically entwined with the political intrigue of the adults.
As always, the soulmate romances will fill your heart and leave you cheering for them to beat all the odds. I cannot wait for the final book!
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