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Pello Island #2
Darius
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Can we change our destiny? The answer, according to the gods of Rome, is no. Nona spins her wheel and our fates are sealed within the thread that runs through her fingers; Decima measures the thread, determining length of our lives, and when our time on Earth is over, Morta's shears cut the thread sending us to the Elysian Fields. It is as it should be. Until an arrogant, drunken god hurls his trident at a tiny, inhabited island instead of a lifeless rock, causing a cataclysmic crisis on Olympus.
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Part 2 of the Pello Island Quartet is the story of Darius, the selfish nobleman who, after he is found guilty of murder, leaves a heartbroken Cassia when he is sentenced to spend five years in a Roman prison colony for the crime. Darius' life is about to change forever and after a rocky voyage to Pello Island, he meets a woman who will change him, too.
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Life on the island is hard for the spoiled patrician, but Livia, a woman who has been on Pello Island for many years, sees something in Darius that causes her to take him into her home. Livia also has a secret, and as they get to know each other, Darius comes to care for her, and she brings out the best in him. Darius also proves himself to the other islanders by killing a man who has been terrorizing them. His new found fame brings him new friends, friends he will need when he is faced with a terrible emotional blow.
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Six months pass, and as promised, Cassia arrives on the island. She brings supplies and a friend, Amatus, who is in love with Cassia. As Cassia and Darius become reacquainted, Amatus tries to ignore his jealousy, but when it becomes evident that Darius is undergoing a sinister change, Amatus' need to protect Cassia surpasses his better judgment. Darius has abandoned Cassia and their daughter, Dulcia. One day, as Amatus watches her bathing in the river, he can't resist the urge to be with her. He enters the water and soon they are in each other's arms.
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Darius, too, has found another - a prostitute named Antonia. From the moment Darius sees her, he is drawn to her, and when they come together, their passions explode. But as Darius, who is suffering from a malady that is slowing taking his sanity, sinks into madness, an event is about to take place that will not only change his destiny, but everyone else's, too.
alternate cover image of B0092QFMH4
Can we change our destiny? The answer, according to the gods of Rome, is no. Nona spins her wheel and our fates are sealed within the thread that runs through her fingers; Decima measures the thread, determining length of our lives, and when our time on Earth is over, Morta's shears cut the thread sending us to the Elysian Fields. It is as it should be. Until an arrogant, drunken god hurls his trident at a tiny, inhabited island instead of a lifeless rock, causing a cataclysmic crisis on Olympus.
******
Part 2 of the Pello Island Quartet is the story of Darius, the selfish nobleman who, after he is found guilty of murder, leaves a heartbroken Cassia when he is sentenced to spend five years in a Roman prison colony for the crime. Darius' life is about to change forever and after a rocky voyage to Pello Island, he meets a woman who will change him, too.
*
Life on the island is hard for the spoiled patrician, but Livia, a woman who has been on Pello Island for many years, sees something in Darius that causes her to take him into her home. Livia also has a secret, and as they get to know each other, Darius comes to care for her, and she brings out the best in him. Darius also proves himself to the other islanders by killing a man who has been terrorizing them. His new found fame brings him new friends, friends he will need when he is faced with a terrible emotional blow.
*
Six months pass, and as promised, Cassia arrives on the island. She brings supplies and a friend, Amatus, who is in love with Cassia. As Cassia and Darius become reacquainted, Amatus tries to ignore his jealousy, but when it becomes evident that Darius is undergoing a sinister change, Amatus' need to protect Cassia surpasses his better judgment. Darius has abandoned Cassia and their daughter, Dulcia. One day, as Amatus watches her bathing in the river, he can't resist the urge to be with her. He enters the water and soon they are in each other's arms.
*
Darius, too, has found another - a prostitute named Antonia. From the moment Darius sees her, he is drawn to her, and when they come together, their passions explode. But as Darius, who is suffering from a malady that is slowing taking his sanity, sinks into madness, an event is about to take place that will not only change his destiny, but everyone else's, too.
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209 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 26, 2012
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A.L. Jambor
46 books53 followersA.L. Jambor lives in Florida with her husband, Hans. Amy began writing at the tender age of fifty-eight when she was inspired by a photo of her granddaughter. The result was But the Children Survived, an apocalyptic story about how a pharmaceutical company’s greed led to the destruction of North America. From there, Amy began writing fantasy mysteries that incorporated both her love of puzzles and her humor. Nick Dandino and Lord Percival Plep are two of her protagonists – the first a PI in heaven, the second an English lord reincarnated as a pudgy terrier named Libby. She has also written an historical time travel series and a dark crime thriller. You can find all her books on Amazon.com's KDP program and available with Kindle Unlimited.
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May 26, 2013
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Plot:
Darius has just been accused of murder and is now headed to Pello Island to live out his sentence. Upon arriving he meets a woman who takes him under her wing and teaches him everything he needs to know to survive. Soon they grow close but trouble isn’t far behind because Livia is dying and a man has come to take over the town and Livia’s house.
Livia and Darius form a plan to stop him everything goes according to plan except Livia is now gone and with her any good that was left in Darius. Now he drinks frequently and sleeps with the town hutchie.
When Cassia arrives on the island she’s expecting Darius to welcome her with open arms. Instead she’s left in a home with no one in it. Finding her way around and making friends. After Darius finally shows up he’s not exactly happy to see Cassia but that doesn’t stop them him from having the sexy time with her multiple times.
Soon realizes she has become pregnant and Darius has soon lost all interest in Cassia. After months and months of living on her own and taking care of her daughter Cassia knows she chose the wrong man and quickly has Amatus move in with her and her daughter.
Just when things seem to be going better Cassia gets news that the Darius is dying, the ships that bring all food and goods, and all the fish missing everything is becoming worse. When Darius shows up and holds his daughter for the first time since her birth he makes a terrible mistake and drops her to her death. Then Pello Island takes a terrible crash due to a drunken God and everyone on the island is given a second chance again and again.
Characters:
Draius: I still hate his guts. I did feel a tad bad for him after Livia died but then he started on a bad path again. Plus when he starts getting sick I think the point was supposed to help readers connect or sympathize with his character, the only thing I could think of was Karma is a b-i-t-c-h. Seriously, he left two pregnant women, only used both of them for sex. He is a weak pathetic character.
Cassia: she grows a lot as a character throughout this book and while she thought Darius was right for her she realizes she chose wrong. She takes care of her daughter and she takes great care of herself. When she first gets to the island I think she makes huge mistakes but she is young and blinded by love and that’s okay I think since I don’t know many people who haven’t made a mistake with at least one person they’ve liked.
Amatus: I think he’s a loyal character but such a doormat. While in the end he did end up getting the girl I think before that his life kind of sucked. I think the history between him and Cassia really proves though that he made the right decision to stay with her.
Overall:
I was really skeptical about reading this book since I wasn’t really fond of the first book but Darius I felt was a lot better read. It was quicker and way more interesting than the first one. The Gods play a way bigger role in this story than before. I think the character growth was a lot more prominent and the story line was a lot more interesting. The ending story I feel the solution was a lot better in this story and totally made sense. All in all a lot better than the first book but only something I would read once.
Recommendation:
I would definitely recommend this story to those who love mythology.
I received a copy of this book for an honest review.
Plot:
Darius has just been accused of murder and is now headed to Pello Island to live out his sentence. Upon arriving he meets a woman who takes him under her wing and teaches him everything he needs to know to survive. Soon they grow close but trouble isn’t far behind because Livia is dying and a man has come to take over the town and Livia’s house.
Livia and Darius form a plan to stop him everything goes according to plan except Livia is now gone and with her any good that was left in Darius. Now he drinks frequently and sleeps with the town hutchie.
When Cassia arrives on the island she’s expecting Darius to welcome her with open arms. Instead she’s left in a home with no one in it. Finding her way around and making friends. After Darius finally shows up he’s not exactly happy to see Cassia but that doesn’t stop them him from having the sexy time with her multiple times.
Soon realizes she has become pregnant and Darius has soon lost all interest in Cassia. After months and months of living on her own and taking care of her daughter Cassia knows she chose the wrong man and quickly has Amatus move in with her and her daughter.
Just when things seem to be going better Cassia gets news that the Darius is dying, the ships that bring all food and goods, and all the fish missing everything is becoming worse. When Darius shows up and holds his daughter for the first time since her birth he makes a terrible mistake and drops her to her death. Then Pello Island takes a terrible crash due to a drunken God and everyone on the island is given a second chance again and again.
Characters:
Draius: I still hate his guts. I did feel a tad bad for him after Livia died but then he started on a bad path again. Plus when he starts getting sick I think the point was supposed to help readers connect or sympathize with his character, the only thing I could think of was Karma is a b-i-t-c-h. Seriously, he left two pregnant women, only used both of them for sex. He is a weak pathetic character.
Cassia: she grows a lot as a character throughout this book and while she thought Darius was right for her she realizes she chose wrong. She takes care of her daughter and she takes great care of herself. When she first gets to the island I think she makes huge mistakes but she is young and blinded by love and that’s okay I think since I don’t know many people who haven’t made a mistake with at least one person they’ve liked.
Amatus: I think he’s a loyal character but such a doormat. While in the end he did end up getting the girl I think before that his life kind of sucked. I think the history between him and Cassia really proves though that he made the right decision to stay with her.
Overall:
I was really skeptical about reading this book since I wasn’t really fond of the first book but Darius I felt was a lot better read. It was quicker and way more interesting than the first one. The Gods play a way bigger role in this story than before. I think the character growth was a lot more prominent and the story line was a lot more interesting. The ending story I feel the solution was a lot better in this story and totally made sense. All in all a lot better than the first book but only something I would read once.
Recommendation:
I would definitely recommend this story to those who love mythology.
February 28, 2013
I like that A.L. took a little bit of a different direction with Darius than she did with Cassia in terms of narration. While Cassia gave us a back-and-forth point of view to set up the story, Darius mainly took place in Ancient Rome. Initially, I wasn’t fond of this, but A.L. spent just enough time in Ancient Rome and present day for me to be satisfied with the outcome.
Character wise, this book made me dislike Darius all the more. I didn’t like him in Cassia, so this really came as no surprise. He was selfish and full of self-pity – in both times. He completely abandons Cassia and their daughter once they arrive on Pello Island and concerns himself with only what he wants. He doesn’t even recognize her daughter when he sees her. A.L. throw in a plot aspect to make us pity him a bit, but it didn’t make me feel for him at all. He’s an unlikable character, yes, but he is a well written one.
I feel like Cassia grew up a little bit on the island – which was a relief – but there were times I still had to remind myself that she was a very young character. Despite the fact she was married and with a child. Different times, folks. I would have liked to see more of the relationship between her and Amatus, but I understand that A.L. had to fit in a bunch of things into one book without dragging it out.
I really liked that A.L. included the side story with the Roman gods. While Cassia didn’t give us all the information necessary to fully understand why these people were doomed to repeat their lives until Darius got his act together (which I liked), this novel filled in the holes.
I thought A.L.’s conclusion was very well done. It was an obvious solution, but not until I read the last few chapters did it click. Once of those “Oh, yeah! Duh, it’s so simple why didn’t I see that before?” moments.
Bottom Line
Darius was an enjoyable and quick read that I would recommend other pick up.
Character wise, this book made me dislike Darius all the more. I didn’t like him in Cassia, so this really came as no surprise. He was selfish and full of self-pity – in both times. He completely abandons Cassia and their daughter once they arrive on Pello Island and concerns himself with only what he wants. He doesn’t even recognize her daughter when he sees her. A.L. throw in a plot aspect to make us pity him a bit, but it didn’t make me feel for him at all. He’s an unlikable character, yes, but he is a well written one.
I feel like Cassia grew up a little bit on the island – which was a relief – but there were times I still had to remind myself that she was a very young character. Despite the fact she was married and with a child. Different times, folks. I would have liked to see more of the relationship between her and Amatus, but I understand that A.L. had to fit in a bunch of things into one book without dragging it out.
I really liked that A.L. included the side story with the Roman gods. While Cassia didn’t give us all the information necessary to fully understand why these people were doomed to repeat their lives until Darius got his act together (which I liked), this novel filled in the holes.
I thought A.L.’s conclusion was very well done. It was an obvious solution, but not until I read the last few chapters did it click. Once of those “Oh, yeah! Duh, it’s so simple why didn’t I see that before?” moments.
Bottom Line
Darius was an enjoyable and quick read that I would recommend other pick up.
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