POE Prophecies: Tamerlane

by P. Anastasia

Do we get to choose?

The school year is almost over, and I’ve got a few projects to wrap up before I can relax and enjoy the break. Thanks to a clumsy mishap, I’m all out of holiday cheer.

We’ve also gotten more bad news about Theo, but I’m determined to help. I’m not sure if it will change things. It’s hard to tell if our destiny is really our own, or if we’re being pushed down a path by an outside force.
After discovering Bertrand’s newest secret, I don’t know if I trust the system anymore. I want to believe that prophets truly can make a difference, but can I?

Genres: Young Adult

152 pages, Paperback

Published November 19, 2024

About the author

P. ANASTASIA'S fresh take on storytelling resonates with darkness, charm, and passion--the embodiment of her unique writing style. Ensnared by the craft in childhood, she attempted her first book at age eleven. While working toward her college degree, she wrote news and editorial columns for two campus newspapers. After graduating with a degree in communications and spending a year studying abroad in Kofu, Japan, she followed her heart to her publishing aspirations. On the side, she serves as a professional voice talent for radio, television, and audio books. P. Anastasia is the author of nine novels: Exile of the Sky God, the Fluorescence series, Fates Aflame, Fates Awoken, and the historical-paranormal romances, Dark Diary & Grave Burden.

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She firmly believes being a writer is not about writing what you want, but writing what needs to be written and faithfully retelling the stories of your characters no matter how uncomfortable they may make you.

"Write the truth!"

Reviews

[Colleen Villasenor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Each book in this series builds on the one before. This one had a long description of stained glass work that did not seem particularly relevant to the overall plot, but I enjoyed it because my father also did some stained glass work. The description was quite accurate

[Danni · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kindle. Book 5 in Series.

[Valerie Moody · Rating 4 out of 5]

P. Anastasia continues her inventive expansion of Edgar Allan Poe’s works in Poe Prophecies: Tamerlane, blending historical allusion with dark fantasy. Inspired by Poe’s early poem, the novel builds a sweeping narrative of power, ambition, and the supernatural, bringing new life to a lesser-known piece of Poe’s literary legacy.

One of the novel’s strongest qualities is its atmosphere. Anastasia captures the brooding intensity of Poe’s poetic vision, weaving it into a larger tale filled with intrigue, betrayal, and the cost of unchecked desire. The writing is vivid and cinematic, carrying readers into richly detailed settings that echo with both history and myth.

The pacing is brisk, often leaning toward adventure and action rather than lingering in gothic introspection. For many readers, this keeps the book highly engaging, though purists may wish for a deeper dive into Poe’s psychological and philosophical darkness. The characters are bold and dynamic, if at times a bit archetypal, but they serve the story’s momentum well.

What makes Tamerlane especially enjoyable is the way it introduces Poe’s themes—love, ambition, regret—to a new generation. It acts as both a reinterpretation and an accessible entry point, offering readers the thrill of discovery while honoring the original source.

Overall, Poe Prophecies: Tamerlane is a strong installment in the series: dramatic, imaginative, and brimming with Poe-inspired energy. While it occasionally favors action over depth, it succeeds in delivering a compelling reimagining that both entertains and intrigues.

[Mira · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't believe I only have one book left to catch up with the series so far! The Gold Bug is next then I have to wait a long time for number seven!

My reviews are just how much I enjoyed a book good or bad and if I recommend it or not...

I highly recommend this entire series to everyone!

I'm 60 and I love it just as much as a young person will love it!

Thank you P. Anastasia for another great read!

[Sandra Hernandez · Rating 5 out of 5]

So I got the first five books for my birthday signed by the author, so it’s really excited to read them all. Come to learn there are still more books so I definitely have to continue buying the series but I did like this fifth book. It’s the end of the year because if you remember, they end their school year around the holidays so there is final exams, Christmas, etc.. I have to say not as much mystery or adventure in this book but you do get some closure or updates in certain areas.

[Meredith · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gripping tale that is in league with the Percy Jackson series, that focuses on those who seek to dive deeper into Edgar Allen Poe's works, or as the characters call him "the Prophet". I can't wait to see where this series takes us in Aiden Grey's story of self discovery and reflection through his first year in the academy and beyond. I cannot wait for book 6.

[Liam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall, a good fifth book, and it opens a couple of more plot points, while not really working to close out any of the big ones. There's little plot progression in this book, and I am a little nervous that we will reach the end of the series with no real resolution to the main plot points revealed in the first two.

[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an interesting series with a good premise. I only wish each book went into more detail. This would be well done as a more adult story vs the middle school level it currently is.