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Bloodletting
Long ago, the seven races fought to control the Heart Gem, which could grant them enormous power—and those terrible wars shattered the gem into thousands of shards, thus bringing about an age of defeated peace. To reassemble the Heart, one race would have to collect all the scattered shards … which even the gods deemed impossible.
But ambitions do not consider the impossible, and after a long and uneasy truce, the seven races once again build toward a titanic, all-consuming war to reunite the Heart.
A young man, Tetra, is a victim of the encroaching conflict. With his twin sister missing, his spine shattered, and trapped in a castle under siege, there is little he can do to change the world … except let go of everything he knows. And maybe then Tetra can achieve the impossible—and become more than anyone around him thought possible.
Bloodletting is the beginning of a breathtaking new fantasy epic, the Affinities Cycle, in the vein of Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson, and Neil Gaiman.
But ambitions do not consider the impossible, and after a long and uneasy truce, the seven races once again build toward a titanic, all-consuming war to reunite the Heart.
A young man, Tetra, is a victim of the encroaching conflict. With his twin sister missing, his spine shattered, and trapped in a castle under siege, there is little he can do to change the world … except let go of everything he knows. And maybe then Tetra can achieve the impossible—and become more than anyone around him thought possible.
Bloodletting is the beginning of a breathtaking new fantasy epic, the Affinities Cycle, in the vein of Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson, and Neil Gaiman.
285 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 7, 2014
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May 8, 2014
Not a bad book... I really dug the use of the magic/abilities system.. It seems most folk, in the book, have some ability of the main twelve.. manipulate: force, density, fire, water, time, emotion, will, earth, air, etc. Then there are a handful of major races that are direct descendents from the original combination of the twelve.. this focuses on the humans (the general can be one of any abilities) and a treant-esque folk who are mostly earth abilities. A series misunderstanding (that smells like a setup) push the two groups into war while explaining it from both sides.
The majority of the story follows a young man, injured in one of first attacks, and trying to heal himself from the incident with the goal to find his sister taken hostage. That line was a little forced as was some of characters, but over all a good book.
The majority of the story follows a young man, injured in one of first attacks, and trying to heal himself from the incident with the goal to find his sister taken hostage. That line was a little forced as was some of characters, but over all a good book.
June 7, 2014
Bloodletting takes you to the world of young twins Tetra and Halli Bicks as they prepare to leave for the Academy to train in the use of their Aspect magics. However, one of the other races has other plans.
This is the first book in the Affinities Cycle and an excellent introduction into the world created by Peter J. Wacks and Mark Ryan.
I this is a great book for teens and people who are just getting into the fantasy genre.
This is the first book in the Affinities Cycle and an excellent introduction into the world created by Peter J. Wacks and Mark Ryan.
I this is a great book for teens and people who are just getting into the fantasy genre.
March 27, 2014
This is the first book in a new Epic Fantasy series, the Affinities Cycle, by Peter J. Wacks and Mark Ryan. It can be purchased through storybundle.com this month alongside books by Neil Gaiman, Brandon Sanderson, Kevin J. Anderson and more. (It’s a steal at this price).
I had the opportunity to read Bloodletting Part 1 this weekend during a plane ride to and from Denver, not ideal circumstances I admit. Chapter 0, necessary for giving an overview of the world, was denser than I generally care for. The story starts at Chapter 1, in an idyllic fantasy novel setting – the small village.
Shortly thereafter the screams of small children accompanied me as I dove into the first battle scene in the book. They provided an appropriate soundtrack to feel like I had been transported as the kidnapping, death and destruction began.
After the initial shock of battle and the ensuing chase the book calms down, allowing us to get to know the main characters, Tetra and his sister Halli, as well as some of the new races that Mr. Wacks and Mr. Ryan introduce us to. We get a great look at Tetra’s motivations and determination, as well as the bond that sustains both he and his sister through their trials and tribulations. (And they are many and varied.)
This book feels like what it is – the first book in what will hopefully be a much longer series. Well written and engaging, in the vein of George R.R. Martin, but not as intimidatingly long, it’s worth picking up.
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Merged review:
This is the first book in a new Epic Fantasy series, the Affinities Cycle, by Peter J. Wacks and Mark Ryan. It can be purchased through storybundle.com this month alongside books by Neil Gaiman, Brandon Sanderson, Kevin J. Anderson and more. (It’s a steal at this price).
I had the opportunity to read Bloodletting Part 1 this weekend during a plane ride to and from Denver, not ideal circumstances I admit. Chapter 0, necessary for giving an overview of the world, was denser than I generally care for. The story starts at Chapter 1, in an idyllic fantasy novel setting – the small village.
Shortly thereafter the screams of small children accompanied me as I dove into the first battle scene in the book. They provided an appropriate soundtrack to feel like I had been transported as the kidnapping, death and destruction began.
After the initial shock of battle and the ensuing chase the book calms down, allowing us to get to know the main characters, Tetra and his sister Halli, as well as some of the new races that Mr. Wacks and Mr. Ryan introduce us to. We get a great look at Tetra’s motivations and determination, as well as the bond that sustains both he and his sister through their trials and tribulations. (And they are many and varied.)
This book feels like what it is – the first book in what will hopefully be a much longer series. Well written and engaging, in the vein of George R.R. Martin, but not as intimidatingly long, it’s worth picking up.
Original post here: http://www.adventuresinbeingsingle.co...
I had the opportunity to read Bloodletting Part 1 this weekend during a plane ride to and from Denver, not ideal circumstances I admit. Chapter 0, necessary for giving an overview of the world, was denser than I generally care for. The story starts at Chapter 1, in an idyllic fantasy novel setting – the small village.
Shortly thereafter the screams of small children accompanied me as I dove into the first battle scene in the book. They provided an appropriate soundtrack to feel like I had been transported as the kidnapping, death and destruction began.
After the initial shock of battle and the ensuing chase the book calms down, allowing us to get to know the main characters, Tetra and his sister Halli, as well as some of the new races that Mr. Wacks and Mr. Ryan introduce us to. We get a great look at Tetra’s motivations and determination, as well as the bond that sustains both he and his sister through their trials and tribulations. (And they are many and varied.)
This book feels like what it is – the first book in what will hopefully be a much longer series. Well written and engaging, in the vein of George R.R. Martin, but not as intimidatingly long, it’s worth picking up.
Original Blog Posted at: http://www.adventuresinbeingsingle.co...
Merged review:
This is the first book in a new Epic Fantasy series, the Affinities Cycle, by Peter J. Wacks and Mark Ryan. It can be purchased through storybundle.com this month alongside books by Neil Gaiman, Brandon Sanderson, Kevin J. Anderson and more. (It’s a steal at this price).
I had the opportunity to read Bloodletting Part 1 this weekend during a plane ride to and from Denver, not ideal circumstances I admit. Chapter 0, necessary for giving an overview of the world, was denser than I generally care for. The story starts at Chapter 1, in an idyllic fantasy novel setting – the small village.
Shortly thereafter the screams of small children accompanied me as I dove into the first battle scene in the book. They provided an appropriate soundtrack to feel like I had been transported as the kidnapping, death and destruction began.
After the initial shock of battle and the ensuing chase the book calms down, allowing us to get to know the main characters, Tetra and his sister Halli, as well as some of the new races that Mr. Wacks and Mr. Ryan introduce us to. We get a great look at Tetra’s motivations and determination, as well as the bond that sustains both he and his sister through their trials and tribulations. (And they are many and varied.)
This book feels like what it is – the first book in what will hopefully be a much longer series. Well written and engaging, in the vein of George R.R. Martin, but not as intimidatingly long, it’s worth picking up.
Original post here: http://www.adventuresinbeingsingle.co...
August 14, 2014
Good book for teens. The beginning felt like a tilt-o-whirl where they jerk you from one direction to the next without anchor.. introducing too many characters all at once, leading you towards one plot and then throwing you violently towards a different one. Once all the characters settled in one place, it became a fairly good book. I would recommend it for teenagers though, as the character plots and emotional responses don't really come together like you would expect in adult fiction.
September 28, 2014
The characters are likable, and the premise is intriguing, but I'm finding it hard to get lost in. Deeper world-building and revisions to show rather than explain would have made this a really good book.
November 27, 2015
Well done fantasy novel! It kept me wanting to read and wanting to find out what would happen next. Kind of leaves you hanging at the end, but hey, it clearly says Part 1. ;) Looking forward to more!
July 15, 2015
I really liked this book. It's a very nice, concise, well-written novel that I could see myself going back and reading a few times over the years.
August 19, 2015
Surprisingly good read. Characters were decent, but the action sequences were very well written. The world introduced in this book is intriguing and I'm looking forward yo the next book.
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