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Courts and Cabals #6
Courts and Cabals 6
Io is off to fight the Allfather and that means Cam is in charge. He’ll be the first to admit that isn’t the old titan’s best idea, but there isn’t any time for second-guessing. Io might be the Father of Dragons and Creator of the Mortal Realm, but he made it clear when he left Caesars Palace that he would lose that fight. That means Cam is the last line of defense between the Aesir and everything he cares about.
There is no time to waste. As the new Titan of the Mortal Realm, Cam must get everyone on the same page. That means uniting ancient enemies, putting aside past grudges, and focusing everyone and everything in Earth’s arsenal on surviving what is coming. That’s not exactly easy when everyone from the UN to the Dragon Lords has their own agendas. Add in consolidating his hold on Winter and his first meeting with the High Court of the Fae, and his dance card is full. Then, there is parlaying with Maeve to gain another titan-level heavy hitter to consider. If everything doesn’t come together perfectly . . . Earth is toast.
But first, there are traitors within the Cabal that must be dealt with. If there is one thing Cam has learned about the supernatural world, it’s that there is no room for the weak. He’s the boss now. The buck stops with him.
There is no time to waste. As the new Titan of the Mortal Realm, Cam must get everyone on the same page. That means uniting ancient enemies, putting aside past grudges, and focusing everyone and everything in Earth’s arsenal on surviving what is coming. That’s not exactly easy when everyone from the UN to the Dragon Lords has their own agendas. Add in consolidating his hold on Winter and his first meeting with the High Court of the Fae, and his dance card is full. Then, there is parlaying with Maeve to gain another titan-level heavy hitter to consider. If everything doesn’t come together perfectly . . . Earth is toast.
But first, there are traitors within the Cabal that must be dealt with. If there is one thing Cam has learned about the supernatural world, it’s that there is no room for the weak. He’s the boss now. The buck stops with him.
446 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 15, 2024
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November 2, 2024
Preparing for invasion
Alternate universe, magic, portals, faerie, OP MC, quest to save the world, harem adult situations
Cam does what he can to prepare the world to fight against their world's annihilation. Dragons are an interesting sideline. Happy about Fern, Aveena, and Poppy. Will Lilith go again? Dani is feeling maternal. His new bodyguard is also on board with the possibilities. And Maeve. If he and Maeve do it, they use the Cam-verse in case there are unexpected repercussions?
Maeve frequently tweaks time. Cam hasn't even inquired as to how it's done, even locally, like with making time bubbles. He's also shown no interest in healing others, but not even acquiring a medic. With his new powers, he could bestow regeneration. Why let those injured in his cause suffer when they don't have to? Cam has a tendency to react, not act. Granted, he's often fighting for his life, but when he's not in danger, he's busy sexing up his women, until he has focus on the immanent invasion. Ah, the challenges of the young!
And then we get to Damien and Aoife. After two thousand plus years, no one thought Venus would plant deep cover operative in counter insurgency roles? Aoife being punished with mutilation works in a vindictive way. Until he makes her guardian and main caregiver for his son. No one around Cam understands cognitive development? Research shows most moral guidelines are firmly in place by age five. Damien misses his mom who doted on him. His dad killed his mom and everyone says he had no choice. Yet as he grows, Damien may become curious about why Aoife, who's in his life everyday, is so badly injured. He may like or love Aoife, but what message does it tell his son? I don't trust this woman, but I want her to be your protector? That the protector for his son is impaired? Cam wants his son to love and trust him. Yet he's sending the boy mixed messages, on top of not spending actual time with him. Most of that isn't Cam's fault. But little boys pay attention to who is there and who's not. The betrayal by Aoife will mean less than what Cam did to his mom and then to Aoife. Damien sees everyday how Aoife has to cope with her mutilations. It's in the boy's face daily. Once he learns his father was responsible, it's not a stretch for the boy's grief to become anger. No Mom, because of Dad, and Dad is too busy, and his half-sister, is likewise busy being a mom and running the cabal, and too busy to be big sister. As a history major, Santayana's quote about failing to learn from the past resonates. As a parent, I seriously feel for the boy, that he is a tragedy left to stew alone, feeling neglected while those adults around him are too busy. The best result might be a spoiled self-entitled teen, who doesn't care about others. Worse, Damien might resolve to avenge his mother and Aoife.
Could benefit from more traditional editing, especially with overuse of commas to link dialogue with speakers. Still, an engaging tale in drama of Cameron Dupree. Next book is on my wish list.
Alternate universe, magic, portals, faerie, OP MC, quest to save the world, harem adult situations
Cam does what he can to prepare the world to fight against their world's annihilation. Dragons are an interesting sideline. Happy about Fern, Aveena, and Poppy. Will Lilith go again? Dani is feeling maternal. His new bodyguard is also on board with the possibilities. And Maeve. If he and Maeve do it, they use the Cam-verse in case there are unexpected repercussions?
Maeve frequently tweaks time. Cam hasn't even inquired as to how it's done, even locally, like with making time bubbles. He's also shown no interest in healing others, but not even acquiring a medic. With his new powers, he could bestow regeneration. Why let those injured in his cause suffer when they don't have to? Cam has a tendency to react, not act. Granted, he's often fighting for his life, but when he's not in danger, he's busy sexing up his women, until he has focus on the immanent invasion. Ah, the challenges of the young!
And then we get to Damien and Aoife. After two thousand plus years, no one thought Venus would plant deep cover operative in counter insurgency roles? Aoife being punished with mutilation works in a vindictive way. Until he makes her guardian and main caregiver for his son. No one around Cam understands cognitive development? Research shows most moral guidelines are firmly in place by age five. Damien misses his mom who doted on him. His dad killed his mom and everyone says he had no choice. Yet as he grows, Damien may become curious about why Aoife, who's in his life everyday, is so badly injured. He may like or love Aoife, but what message does it tell his son? I don't trust this woman, but I want her to be your protector? That the protector for his son is impaired? Cam wants his son to love and trust him. Yet he's sending the boy mixed messages, on top of not spending actual time with him. Most of that isn't Cam's fault. But little boys pay attention to who is there and who's not. The betrayal by Aoife will mean less than what Cam did to his mom and then to Aoife. Damien sees everyday how Aoife has to cope with her mutilations. It's in the boy's face daily. Once he learns his father was responsible, it's not a stretch for the boy's grief to become anger. No Mom, because of Dad, and Dad is too busy, and his half-sister, is likewise busy being a mom and running the cabal, and too busy to be big sister. As a history major, Santayana's quote about failing to learn from the past resonates. As a parent, I seriously feel for the boy, that he is a tragedy left to stew alone, feeling neglected while those adults around him are too busy. The best result might be a spoiled self-entitled teen, who doesn't care about others. Worse, Damien might resolve to avenge his mother and Aoife.
Could benefit from more traditional editing, especially with overuse of commas to link dialogue with speakers. Still, an engaging tale in drama of Cameron Dupree. Next book is on my wish list.
October 25, 2024
This book is another strong update to this series.
The MC, while now getting close to as powerful as any being can get, is still fairly down to earth. He gets annoyed at stupid. He can lash out to stop stupid. He's in way over his pay grade, but keeps trying his best to not mess things up.
I don't enjoy the OP MC trope, but since the MC didn't start out that way, this has been a fun progress to the pinnacle of OP.
The MC, while now getting close to as powerful as any being can get, is still fairly down to earth. He gets annoyed at stupid. He can lash out to stop stupid. He's in way over his pay grade, but keeps trying his best to not mess things up.
I don't enjoy the OP MC trope, but since the MC didn't start out that way, this has been a fun progress to the pinnacle of OP.
November 19, 2025
A good read
I know that the thought that goes into books can be very convoluted, but I enjoy the author for the references to nerd culture of past 20 plus years of the last century brings back some of the best memories to a man of my years. Time is fleeting but knowing you got some odd reference is priceless. To everyone else lucky enough to see the end .its worth the effort. Thanks for your hard work
I know that the thought that goes into books can be very convoluted, but I enjoy the author for the references to nerd culture of past 20 plus years of the last century brings back some of the best memories to a man of my years. Time is fleeting but knowing you got some odd reference is priceless. To everyone else lucky enough to see the end .its worth the effort. Thanks for your hard work
November 13, 2024
The table is set
If you enjoyed the rest of the series you will be on familiar ground, Cam keeps trying to do his best with the situation which can be funny or epic, everything is now ready for the big figth
If you enjoyed the rest of the series you will be on familiar ground, Cam keeps trying to do his best with the situation which can be funny or epic, everything is now ready for the big figth
October 16, 2024
Great book
This was a really good book. The only thing I can say is, I wish it was a bit longer.
This was a really good book. The only thing I can say is, I wish it was a bit longer.
October 19, 2024
The End is nigh!
One more book to go, and I won't have to wait 90+ days for it to come out. Cannot wait
One more book to go, and I won't have to wait 90+ days for it to come out. Cannot wait
October 20, 2024
More family issues and with kids other way to add drama to the situation
November 8, 2024
Need to make a prime show!!
This show would definitely be a hit on Amazon prime if it was made into one preferably with the creator of Vox Machina
This show would definitely be a hit on Amazon prime if it was made into one preferably with the creator of Vox Machina
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