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Triloka #3
Imminent: Triloka Part III
“As she has planted, so does she harvest; such is the field of karma.” –Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
An inevitable reckoning shadows the heels of those who must now reap what they’ve sowed.
An influential kingdom built on wealth and deceit will fracture and fall from grace.
Haughty gods, drunk off greed and supremacy, will topple from pedestals built by mortal veneration.
And a remorseful puppeteer, who has grown to worship his marionette, must readapt to the weight of severed strings.
Already tormented by his predetermined role in the god realm, Ezra faces external pressures from meddling gods who want more from him than he’s willing to give. He struggles to maintain control of his own destiny and the goals he vows to achieve before it’s too late. But time is not a luxury afforded to him. With new temptations keeping him tethered to the one place he calls home, Ezra finds himself racing against the clock to delay the inevitable.
However, very few succeed in outracing Fate, and those who do succeed spin a cautionary tale: Fate is a spiteful loser.
An inevitable reckoning shadows the heels of those who must now reap what they’ve sowed.
An influential kingdom built on wealth and deceit will fracture and fall from grace.
Haughty gods, drunk off greed and supremacy, will topple from pedestals built by mortal veneration.
And a remorseful puppeteer, who has grown to worship his marionette, must readapt to the weight of severed strings.
Already tormented by his predetermined role in the god realm, Ezra faces external pressures from meddling gods who want more from him than he’s willing to give. He struggles to maintain control of his own destiny and the goals he vows to achieve before it’s too late. But time is not a luxury afforded to him. With new temptations keeping him tethered to the one place he calls home, Ezra finds himself racing against the clock to delay the inevitable.
However, very few succeed in outracing Fate, and those who do succeed spin a cautionary tale: Fate is a spiteful loser.
986 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 10, 2024
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About the author
Avery Hendrex
3 books92 followersI am Avery Hendrex, author of the Triloka Series, an M/M Fantasy Romance.
I’ve always enjoyed reading fantasy, but I found myself constantly looking for that perfect novel. When my searches proved futile, I began writing the stories I’d always wanted to read. I tend to focus on character development and the not-so-typical romance with just the right amount of antagonistic attraction. I love twists, turns, and epic plots. Action and politics are a must. Mostly, I love putting my main character through as many trials as he can reasonably endure and exploring how those trials impact him.
Triloka is not a traditional series. I consider it one (incredibly long) epic fantasy separated and divided into different 'Parts' of Ezra's journey. Currently, there are five parts planned for the Triloka Series. Please check out my website for updates/teasers on the series!:
Part I: Immune
Part II: Inferior
Part III: Imminent
Part IV: Immortal (Early 2026 release--TBA)
Part V: Infinite (TBA)
I’ve always enjoyed reading fantasy, but I found myself constantly looking for that perfect novel. When my searches proved futile, I began writing the stories I’d always wanted to read. I tend to focus on character development and the not-so-typical romance with just the right amount of antagonistic attraction. I love twists, turns, and epic plots. Action and politics are a must. Mostly, I love putting my main character through as many trials as he can reasonably endure and exploring how those trials impact him.
Triloka is not a traditional series. I consider it one (incredibly long) epic fantasy separated and divided into different 'Parts' of Ezra's journey. Currently, there are five parts planned for the Triloka Series. Please check out my website for updates/teasers on the series!:
Part I: Immune
Part II: Inferior
Part III: Imminent
Part IV: Immortal (Early 2026 release--TBA)
Part V: Infinite (TBA)
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October 31, 2024
edit: Nov 1’24 — Okay I’ve taken the time to collect my thoughts enough to give a review (read: rant).
This entire book series is on such a high pedestal for me; books 1 & 2 were my absolute favourite reads of last year— so I really wasn’t expecting book 3 to live up to the extremely high expectations the first two set up. BOY, WAS I WRONG.
I fell in love EVEN MORE with Agni and Micah, which I really thought was not possible. Again, my mistake was to underestimate the author. And the side characters were perfect!!! (Kai Edlen, the man you are & Talia, the absolute goddess/queen/mother)
Not only did I devour every single page of this super long book (which also felt not long enough??? But maybe I’m biased 🫠) in under 24 hours, I went through the five stages of grief reading it. I CRIED SO MUCH.
There were more plot twists that kept thickening the story line— leaving no chance for me to unglue my eyes from the screen— except that super long birthday scene (iykyk) where I had to PAUSE to squeal so many times. Gosh, this was everything.
I really don’t want to spoil anything,
but I haven’t stopped thinking about these characters since last year. The end of book 3 made me throw my kindle across the bed. You have no idea what I’d give to be a fly in the author’s room to read any freaking paragraphs of the upcoming books in advance. (hihi there, if you’re listening, and it you ever need a beta/alpha/arc reader or even a sensitivity reader, i will honestly cry)
Okay, back to my favourite quotes + the 50 more that are visible
(May contain spoilers? May not? I tried to not include any major plot points here that could give everything away, but read ahead at your own conscience)
“I find you especially breathtaking, not only your physical attributes but your character. You could wear any mask, and no matter how elaborate, I would instantly know it to be you. Such beauty—such righteousness—is a rarity, and despite your steadfast insistence not to reveal it to the world, it radiates brightly through the minuscule cracks of your defenses.”
“I want to be the one who shields you. I want to be the one who puts you back on your feet and reinforces your armor so you can continue doing what I am too old and jaded to do myself.”
Darn it, Agni. I cried.
**
Also!!! The Sanskrit!!! Nicknames!!!
“Sapta,” he repeated with a fondness Micah did not understand. He plucked Sapta from Micah’s hands. “The things I do for you, charu.
It was a good day to know Hindi. Sanskrit. I mean I don’t know Sanskrit but knowing Hindi I could figure the translations and I SQUEALED EVERY SINGLE TIME.
**
An enigmatic smile curled the god’s mouth. “Of all the thousands of well-wishes tonight, that is the one I anxiously awaited.
<333 + the househusband scene🥹🥹🥹
**
Agni lowered himself to one knee before the bench, eliciting a panicked, hysterical reaction in Micah.
Seeing the dynamic where mc1 is the one scared of committing was too good. And Agni’s reaction everytime he’s sneakily trying to convince Micah to get engaged to him— DID I MENTION THAY I LOVE THEM, YOUR HONOUR?
**
“By the way, I judge fairly in death,” Micah interrupted icily. “Not life.”
YOU TELL THEM, MICAH. (I’m not apologising for the barely human shrieks that left me during all the action scenes)
I’m going to stop here before I give everything away.
Final Ratings till now:
Immune: 5⭐️ (even after rereading it thrice)
Inferior: 5⭐️ (even after rereading it twice)
Imminent: ♾️⭐️ This book DELIVERED.
original review (oct 11’24)
I am so hyped for the next instalments!
i’ve literally been refreshing my goodreads and kindle app everyday for this omgg. 13th october!! tomorrow!! EEEEK
This entire book series is on such a high pedestal for me; books 1 & 2 were my absolute favourite reads of last year— so I really wasn’t expecting book 3 to live up to the extremely high expectations the first two set up. BOY, WAS I WRONG.
I fell in love EVEN MORE with Agni and Micah, which I really thought was not possible. Again, my mistake was to underestimate the author. And the side characters were perfect!!! (Kai Edlen, the man you are & Talia, the absolute goddess/queen/mother)
Not only did I devour every single page of this super long book (which also felt not long enough??? But maybe I’m biased 🫠) in under 24 hours, I went through the five stages of grief reading it. I CRIED SO MUCH.
There were more plot twists that kept thickening the story line— leaving no chance for me to unglue my eyes from the screen— except that super long birthday scene (iykyk) where I had to PAUSE to squeal so many times. Gosh, this was everything.
I really don’t want to spoil anything,
but I haven’t stopped thinking about these characters since last year. The end of book 3 made me throw my kindle across the bed. You have no idea what I’d give to be a fly in the author’s room to read any freaking paragraphs of the upcoming books in advance. (hihi there, if you’re listening, and it you ever need a beta/alpha/arc reader or even a sensitivity reader, i will honestly cry)
Okay, back to my favourite quotes + the 50 more that are visible
(May contain spoilers? May not? I tried to not include any major plot points here that could give everything away, but read ahead at your own conscience)
“I find you especially breathtaking, not only your physical attributes but your character. You could wear any mask, and no matter how elaborate, I would instantly know it to be you. Such beauty—such righteousness—is a rarity, and despite your steadfast insistence not to reveal it to the world, it radiates brightly through the minuscule cracks of your defenses.”
“I want to be the one who shields you. I want to be the one who puts you back on your feet and reinforces your armor so you can continue doing what I am too old and jaded to do myself.”
Darn it, Agni. I cried.
**
Also!!! The Sanskrit!!! Nicknames!!!
“Sapta,” he repeated with a fondness Micah did not understand. He plucked Sapta from Micah’s hands. “The things I do for you, charu.
It was a good day to know Hindi. Sanskrit. I mean I don’t know Sanskrit but knowing Hindi I could figure the translations and I SQUEALED EVERY SINGLE TIME.
**
An enigmatic smile curled the god’s mouth. “Of all the thousands of well-wishes tonight, that is the one I anxiously awaited.
<333 + the househusband scene🥹🥹🥹
**
Agni lowered himself to one knee before the bench, eliciting a panicked, hysterical reaction in Micah.
Seeing the dynamic where mc1 is the one scared of committing was too good. And Agni’s reaction everytime he’s sneakily trying to convince Micah to get engaged to him— DID I MENTION THAY I LOVE THEM, YOUR HONOUR?
**
“By the way, I judge fairly in death,” Micah interrupted icily. “Not life.”
YOU TELL THEM, MICAH. (I’m not apologising for the barely human shrieks that left me during all the action scenes)
I’m going to stop here before I give everything away.
Final Ratings till now:
Immune: 5⭐️ (even after rereading it thrice)
Inferior: 5⭐️ (even after rereading it twice)
Imminent: ♾️⭐️ This book DELIVERED.
original review (oct 11’24)
I am so hyped for the next instalments!
i’ve literally been refreshing my goodreads and kindle app everyday for this omgg. 13th october!! tomorrow!! EEEEK
March 15, 2025
6 🌟
“I hereby present, His Royal Highness, Crowned Heir and Successor to the Concordia Throne, Prince Ezra Zale Talise.”
My heart hurts omg.
Despite all that depressing matters this book was beautifully written all the characters interactions. Micah finally acknowledging his love. That his equal with Agni🫶🏻.
And Leyla😭💔 oh Avery you're paying my therapy bills for this one. I can’t even talk about it.
“I hereby present, His Royal Highness, Crowned Heir and Successor to the Concordia Throne, Prince Ezra Zale Talise.”
My heart hurts omg.
Despite all that depressing matters this book was beautifully written all the characters interactions. Micah finally acknowledging his love. That his equal with Agni🫶🏻.
And Leyla😭💔 oh Avery you're paying my therapy bills for this one. I can’t even talk about it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 13, 2024
Everything I'd hoped for and more.
April 26, 2025
I don’t even have words in my vocabulary to describe the amount of feelings this book made me feel. It’s 3am and my head hurts but the book just finished me and now I shall wait for the next in bittersweet certainty that no other book I use as filler until then will ever be enough to quench my hunger.
November 18, 2024
Its one of the best MM books i have ever read. The plot, romanceee. But that ending though ughhhh. Cant wait for the next one. Is there a date?🥹
July 29, 2025
Avery, I’m absolutely in awe of you and the incredible world you've created in the Triloka series. Your storytelling is breathtaking, the characters unforgettable, and the journey utterly captivating. I’ve devoured every page and am counting down the days until book four—this series has completely claimed my heart.
November 23, 2024
This is my favourite series, and I love the rewrite this book got for its official publication.
Ezra and Agni's relationship is really nice, and I love seeing it slowly evolve and both of them being vulnerable to each other, despite Ezra's still having misgivings about Agni being so much more powerful and his past manipulations. Them slowly getting closer felt very believable and they had a ton of cute moment (like with Sapta, the archery or the temple scene <3)
All characters were fascinating, and I love seeing their relationship with Ezra and each other's (especially with Calder). I really felt Ezra's sense of urgency, with wanting to see more of all those characters and plot threads no matter how impossible it was for the plot =(
However the best thing in the book was undoubtedly Sapta and how he got his name XD Love him and Agni's reactions to him <3
I'm really looking forwards to the next book and what's going to happen with the gods and the god realm and how even more characters are going to die tragically XD
Ezra and Agni's relationship is really nice, and I love seeing it slowly evolve and both of them being vulnerable to each other, despite Ezra's still having misgivings about Agni being so much more powerful and his past manipulations. Them slowly getting closer felt very believable and they had a ton of cute moment (like with Sapta, the archery or the temple scene <3)
All characters were fascinating, and I love seeing their relationship with Ezra and each other's (especially with Calder). I really felt Ezra's sense of urgency, with wanting to see more of all those characters and plot threads no matter how impossible it was for the plot =(
However the best thing in the book was undoubtedly Sapta and how he got his name XD Love him and Agni's reactions to him <3
I'm really looking forwards to the next book and what's going to happen with the gods and the god realm and how even more characters are going to die tragically XD
November 1, 2024
What an amazing book! Seeing the changes to the story from the original was so exciting and fun. I feel the structure has improved. Gosh, I loved everything.
I had to take a moment to myself after finishing the book because I had so many feelings happening, and I was contemplating what made Micah's characterisation so incredible and felt different from the other two books. And I think it was the fact that his grief was so well portrayed. Not to spoil anything, but it was grief of many different facets and it touched me. And for most of the novel, the sense of urgency and lack of time Micah was experiencing felt almost tangible through the pages. Author, you're such a talented writer.
Knowing that there are five novels planned in this series, it seems fitting that Agni allows himself to be vulnerable to Micah at this stage. It really was a nice change in perspective. Micah still has so much to learn and ways to grow, and it's never predictable, nor does it feel repetitive. This has been planned so well that the stakes always get higher with new players in the game and always so many challenges. With the new changes that have been made to the story, I really enjoy not being about to guess what will happen next. Absolutely cannot wait to hear about the next book! Also a quick mention that I've loved the book covers, but book 3 in particular is absolute perfection.
I had to take a moment to myself after finishing the book because I had so many feelings happening, and I was contemplating what made Micah's characterisation so incredible and felt different from the other two books. And I think it was the fact that his grief was so well portrayed. Not to spoil anything, but it was grief of many different facets and it touched me. And for most of the novel, the sense of urgency and lack of time Micah was experiencing felt almost tangible through the pages. Author, you're such a talented writer.
Knowing that there are five novels planned in this series, it seems fitting that Agni allows himself to be vulnerable to Micah at this stage. It really was a nice change in perspective. Micah still has so much to learn and ways to grow, and it's never predictable, nor does it feel repetitive. This has been planned so well that the stakes always get higher with new players in the game and always so many challenges. With the new changes that have been made to the story, I really enjoy not being about to guess what will happen next. Absolutely cannot wait to hear about the next book! Also a quick mention that I've loved the book covers, but book 3 in particular is absolute perfection.
April 7, 2025
This is the best book of the series so far. Although I still think it was too long. Micah got on my nerves again, and I find his character to be incredibly wishy-washy and inconsistent. I'm honestly still reading because I think he has good intentions but he's so stubborn and quick to judgment. It makes it hard to root for him because it feels like he never learns. On another note, I would love to see more of Aiden.
I also have to say that the sexual trauma that was brought up felt new to me. It's possible that that was missed on my part but I'm usually pretty sensitive to things like that so it seemed like it kinda came out of nowhere.
I also have to say that the sexual trauma that was brought up felt new to me. It's possible that that was missed on my part but I'm usually pretty sensitive to things like that so it seemed like it kinda came out of nowhere.
November 27, 2025
4.5 ⭐
le saco media estrella sólo porque la primera parte del libro me aburrió y me costaba avanzar en la lectura, pero la última parte ??? dios sentí que no tuve un descanso mental ni emocional, directamente no me queda más corazón (sólo curiosidad para saber qué dirección va a tomar la saga ahora que ezra es un dios)
ps: quién mierda es rudra
ps2: lo busqué pero igual no entiendo qué pingo pincha en esta historia
le saco media estrella sólo porque la primera parte del libro me aburrió y me costaba avanzar en la lectura, pero la última parte ??? dios sentí que no tuve un descanso mental ni emocional, directamente no me queda más corazón (sólo curiosidad para saber qué dirección va a tomar la saga ahora que ezra es un dios)
ps: quién mierda es rudra
ps2: lo busqué pero igual no entiendo qué pingo pincha en esta historia
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 23, 2024
Definitely my favorite so far and i can’t wait for the next book. I’ve been obsessively rereading my favorite parts between Ezra and Agni. That ending was brutal when I have to wait for the sequel. Thank you to everyone who put in time and effort in this book so that I could enjoy it as much as I have.
October 15, 2024
God, I need the next book like tomorrow, and I'm not even joking. This was absolutely wonderful to read, it was everything I wanted and more. You're a beautiful writer and I hope to read more of your work in the coming years.
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January 14, 2025The fact that I can't find this book anywhere is honestly getting on my last nerve.
August 29, 2025
Honestly so epic. Leaves me craving more. I get goosebumps from it all and can’t wait to finish the series
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