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Sumayah
Would you forsake your life and your love to save those you have never met? Book 2 takes us back to how it all began; back to Shion's lifetime as Sumayah. She is caught in a web of two loves; the mysterious one promised to her and the Fae Prince trying to save his realm. This tale of love begins in the ancient realm of Lemuria, a realm of unspeakable beauty and magic thought to be only a myth by the human race. But, there is blood on the moon as impending invasion threatens the lives of those who live there. Sumayah soon learns her life is not her own and is thrust into a world of uncertianties and sacrifices.
- GenresFantasy
302 pages, Paperback
First published June 9, 2014
36 people want to read
About the author
Denice Garrou
10 books105 followersDenice Garrou is a visionary fiction writer who has spent most of her life following her bliss, by working with the spirit of the horse. She has shared a special bond with the horse and has realized the inner magic for healing and joy they possess.
She has spent 15 years studying energy healing, earth based religions, crystal healing, herbology and shamanism. Spent many hours in a sweat lodge, and had a healing with a Peruvian Shaman, who actually blew flames at her naked body! She has incorporated this knowledge with her knowledge of the horse, finding and experiencing what true magic is revealed.
Denice lives in the Rocky Mountains of west central Colorado. When she is not performing magic, you will find her and her husband hiking or riding the mountain tops, rafting the white waters of the Arkansas River, or just enjoying the magical landscapes of Colorado.
She shares her home with her husband John, her three dogs, Nicco, Guido and Frodo and her one horse at this time, Ciara. But she plans on seeking out another horse needing to be rescued.
Denice did not realize that after writing this first book that it was to be a "saga" and has written book 2 "Sumayah" and book 3 "Talion" (title pending) is in the works. She believes her words are being channelled and has learned to trust this process. Writing these books and getting to know the characters and their stories has been just as exciting for her as it will be for the reader. If you would like to know more about her journey of blood, sweat, and tears with the horse and magic, and how she was inspired to write this story, you can go to the Dragonhorse website www.denicegarrou-dragonhorse.com to learn more about it.
She has spent 15 years studying energy healing, earth based religions, crystal healing, herbology and shamanism. Spent many hours in a sweat lodge, and had a healing with a Peruvian Shaman, who actually blew flames at her naked body! She has incorporated this knowledge with her knowledge of the horse, finding and experiencing what true magic is revealed.
Denice lives in the Rocky Mountains of west central Colorado. When she is not performing magic, you will find her and her husband hiking or riding the mountain tops, rafting the white waters of the Arkansas River, or just enjoying the magical landscapes of Colorado.
She shares her home with her husband John, her three dogs, Nicco, Guido and Frodo and her one horse at this time, Ciara. But she plans on seeking out another horse needing to be rescued.
Denice did not realize that after writing this first book that it was to be a "saga" and has written book 2 "Sumayah" and book 3 "Talion" (title pending) is in the works. She believes her words are being channelled and has learned to trust this process. Writing these books and getting to know the characters and their stories has been just as exciting for her as it will be for the reader. If you would like to know more about her journey of blood, sweat, and tears with the horse and magic, and how she was inspired to write this story, you can go to the Dragonhorse website www.denicegarrou-dragonhorse.com to learn more about it.
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April 28, 2016
*Received a copy for an honest review.*
See my review of book one, Dragonhorse and Seeker of Forbidden Knowledge, here.
If you haven't read book one, then book two contains spoilers. Sumayah follows the story of Sumayah, the past life of book one's heroine Shion. When we first meet Sumayah, all she wants to do is bond with a horse so she can official become a priestess. However, fate has other plans. When evil rises and threatens everything she values and loves, she has to find the strength needed to help her people and save our world.
If you read a book that has glimpses of a past life, then one reads a book about said past life, one might thing that you already know the story. In this case, you'd be so wrong. Take everything you've learned in book one and toss it out the window because this world is far more complex than you could ever imagine.
And I devoured every bit of it.
"Never let anyone change what you believe in your heart. And never become something someone else wants you to become." (Mergus)
Sumayah was Shion and yet she was a different character completely. As you read and got to know her, you could see glimpses of the person she would become in another life. At the same time, the author did such a wonderful job making you feel for her and love her as her own unique character.
But what I really loved about this book is something I wonder about, but consider it too spoilery to mention here in detail. (Chapter two = Happy moment where I shouted 'I knew it.') Which led into more things I loved, and so on, and so on. Things happen in book one that would be impossible without the events of book two, in more ways than one. While reading Dragonhorse I had so many questions, some were answered along the way. But others -not unresolved, because they were- but they kept me wondering long after I finished the book. So reading Sumayah was like opening a treasure chest. I got answers to some of the whos and whys that plagued my curiosity during book one, and at the same time, I read a new, unique story that made me appreciate the first one all over again.
"...for if we do not love ourselves first, how can we possibly love another." (Celio)
Belief is a big theme in this book. Whether it's a religious belief, belief in balance and nature, or belief in oneself, it's a lesson Sumayah needs to learn, and the reader is swept along with her. But don't mistake this for a preaching book, because it is far from that. The author does a good job of posing questions and making you think while entertaining you with a great story. But like Mergus talks about in the quotation above, it's left up to the reader to form their own opinions.
I really enjoy books like this one, ones that make you think and sweep you away with a fascinating and fun story. Especially ones that force you to think without making you aware of it. If you liked book one, you certainly will love book two.
This is one of those books that when it ends, you sit there unbelieving, and hit the next button on your ereader just hoping for more. With how things ended for our heroes, the mysteries still unresolved, and the war unfinished, I am very curious about where the author is going to take us in book three.
See my review of book one, Dragonhorse and Seeker of Forbidden Knowledge, here.
If you haven't read book one, then book two contains spoilers. Sumayah follows the story of Sumayah, the past life of book one's heroine Shion. When we first meet Sumayah, all she wants to do is bond with a horse so she can official become a priestess. However, fate has other plans. When evil rises and threatens everything she values and loves, she has to find the strength needed to help her people and save our world.
If you read a book that has glimpses of a past life, then one reads a book about said past life, one might thing that you already know the story. In this case, you'd be so wrong. Take everything you've learned in book one and toss it out the window because this world is far more complex than you could ever imagine.
And I devoured every bit of it.
"Never let anyone change what you believe in your heart. And never become something someone else wants you to become." (Mergus)
Sumayah was Shion and yet she was a different character completely. As you read and got to know her, you could see glimpses of the person she would become in another life. At the same time, the author did such a wonderful job making you feel for her and love her as her own unique character.
But what I really loved about this book is something I wonder about, but consider it too spoilery to mention here in detail. (Chapter two = Happy moment where I shouted 'I knew it.') Which led into more things I loved, and so on, and so on. Things happen in book one that would be impossible without the events of book two, in more ways than one. While reading Dragonhorse I had so many questions, some were answered along the way. But others -not unresolved, because they were- but they kept me wondering long after I finished the book. So reading Sumayah was like opening a treasure chest. I got answers to some of the whos and whys that plagued my curiosity during book one, and at the same time, I read a new, unique story that made me appreciate the first one all over again.
"...for if we do not love ourselves first, how can we possibly love another." (Celio)
Belief is a big theme in this book. Whether it's a religious belief, belief in balance and nature, or belief in oneself, it's a lesson Sumayah needs to learn, and the reader is swept along with her. But don't mistake this for a preaching book, because it is far from that. The author does a good job of posing questions and making you think while entertaining you with a great story. But like Mergus talks about in the quotation above, it's left up to the reader to form their own opinions.
I really enjoy books like this one, ones that make you think and sweep you away with a fascinating and fun story. Especially ones that force you to think without making you aware of it. If you liked book one, you certainly will love book two.
This is one of those books that when it ends, you sit there unbelieving, and hit the next button on your ereader just hoping for more. With how things ended for our heroes, the mysteries still unresolved, and the war unfinished, I am very curious about where the author is going to take us in book three.
April 19, 2015
I bought Dragonhorse and Sumayah as paperbacks. While both of these can be read as stand alones they really should be read in order to get the full enjoyment of the series.
This is very YA friendly and magically. This is the prequel to Dragonhorse. I have to admit this is a very complex story for YA with lots of magic and beliefs bases on it. I would say without a doubt being able to explain Shion's previous existence was beautifully done. You really get into this novel and enjoy every bit of fantasy around it.
You for sure will enjoy every page of this magical ride till it's done. I can't wait for the next installment to be done. Would highly recommend to all those who love a bit of magic and fantasy.
This is very YA friendly and magically. This is the prequel to Dragonhorse. I have to admit this is a very complex story for YA with lots of magic and beliefs bases on it. I would say without a doubt being able to explain Shion's previous existence was beautifully done. You really get into this novel and enjoy every bit of fantasy around it.
You for sure will enjoy every page of this magical ride till it's done. I can't wait for the next installment to be done. Would highly recommend to all those who love a bit of magic and fantasy.
June 10, 2014
Once I received an ARC of this book I couldn't wait to read it. It is book two in The Dragonhorse Saga and also a prequel and is a YA fantasy novel. I'm not a young adult myself, and I enjoyed this book immensely. If you want to read this book then I suggest you read the first book in the series first.
It really grabs you into this story from the beginning and makes you want to continue reading to the end. It's great to read about Sumayah and find out about her life. I had been wanting to read her story since finishing book one and this book didn't disappoint. It contains all the wonderful fantasy elements that I loved in the first novel.
Go ahead and buy this book.
It really grabs you into this story from the beginning and makes you want to continue reading to the end. It's great to read about Sumayah and find out about her life. I had been wanting to read her story since finishing book one and this book didn't disappoint. It contains all the wonderful fantasy elements that I loved in the first novel.
Go ahead and buy this book.
June 11, 2014
I just read Denice Garrou's new book SUMAYAH and loved, loved it. It is real magic! Denice's portrayal of the characters are so interesting and the storyline is very unique and mesmerizing. I could hardly put it down. If you liked DRAGONHORSE this book is for you. If you haven't read DRAGONHORSE this book is for you. SUMAYAH takes place before DRAGONHORSE and does set it up, even though both books stand alone. Denice Garrou is such a good writer you feel like you are right there in the story and really know the characters. Be prepared to be enchanted and spell bound. SUMAYAH is a most excellent read!
June 23, 2016
I received a PDF copy in exchange for an Honest Review. Thank You!
In an amazing sequel/prequel Sumayah is the story of Shion's past life. With the same magical creatures that made me fall in love with Dragonhorse, and new perspective. Sumayah introduces new questions while solving old ones. I loved it. I cannot wait until I can re-read both books!
In an amazing sequel/prequel Sumayah is the story of Shion's past life. With the same magical creatures that made me fall in love with Dragonhorse, and new perspective. Sumayah introduces new questions while solving old ones. I loved it. I cannot wait until I can re-read both books!
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