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Somni | The Tenets of San Accia
Under the scorching Phoenix sun of the 1990s, three broken men seek redemption, only to find themselves lost in its long shadow.
Haunted by his dying mother and the father who abandoned them, teenage Olly drifts through life, his own desires eclipsed by a crushing sense of responsibility and a fear of losing the only light in his Ellie.
Trapped in a soul-crushing job, Dayne dreams of escaping reality through his writing. But dependency and self-loathing grip him, and the demons in his head cast oily shadows that obscure any way out.
Finding refuge in the Ambler Haven, a shelter run by the enigmatic Votaries of San Accia, Silas clings to anonymity, fearing the consequences of commitment. But the group's seductive promises hide a sinister truth, threatening to ensnare him in dangers yet unknown.
In Somni | The Tenets of San Accia, these damaged souls find themselves drawn to the promise of a second chance offered by the Votaries of San Accia. But as the past catches up and the group's true nature is revealed, they must confront the ultimate cost of redemption.
Haunted by his dying mother and the father who abandoned them, teenage Olly drifts through life, his own desires eclipsed by a crushing sense of responsibility and a fear of losing the only light in his Ellie.
Trapped in a soul-crushing job, Dayne dreams of escaping reality through his writing. But dependency and self-loathing grip him, and the demons in his head cast oily shadows that obscure any way out.
Finding refuge in the Ambler Haven, a shelter run by the enigmatic Votaries of San Accia, Silas clings to anonymity, fearing the consequences of commitment. But the group's seductive promises hide a sinister truth, threatening to ensnare him in dangers yet unknown.
In Somni | The Tenets of San Accia, these damaged souls find themselves drawn to the promise of a second chance offered by the Votaries of San Accia. But as the past catches up and the group's true nature is revealed, they must confront the ultimate cost of redemption.
523 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 14, 2025
About the author
Jay Losiewicz
2 books1 followerJay Losiewicz crafts character-driven speculative fiction, delving into the depths of psychology and philosophy. For Jay, storytelling has been an essential expression since childhood.
His debut novel, "Somni | The Tenets of San Accia", released March 14, 2025, launching the epic "Saga of Somni"—a sprawling series that explores the intricate relationships between power, belief, and identity.
He holds a Masters degree in English Literature and balances his writing life with a career in public service. If you can’t find him doing either of those things, check the waterways of the Susquehanna Valley—he’s probably out surfing river waves on his paddleboard.
His debut novel, "Somni | The Tenets of San Accia", released March 14, 2025, launching the epic "Saga of Somni"—a sprawling series that explores the intricate relationships between power, belief, and identity.
He holds a Masters degree in English Literature and balances his writing life with a career in public service. If you can’t find him doing either of those things, check the waterways of the Susquehanna Valley—he’s probably out surfing river waves on his paddleboard.
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Did Not Finish
August 3, 2025Thank you for the free copy in exchange for an honest review.
DNF
This took like 2 months to get through a few chapters. I don't think it's the book though. The writing was pretty good and I actually really enjoyed the depictions of the main characters with their thoughts, planning, and creating.
It felt like there was a true understanding on a certain kind of person. I definitely felt a connection.
No, the book is fine. It's just slow. I just couldn't get myself to sit down with it and to want to keep going. (I also accidentally spoiled myself for something with the characters but that's my bad.) I just feel tired and like I'm dragging myself through this. And I don't think it deserves that.
So, it's a me thing. Sorry.
DNF
This took like 2 months to get through a few chapters. I don't think it's the book though. The writing was pretty good and I actually really enjoyed the depictions of the main characters with their thoughts, planning, and creating.
It felt like there was a true understanding on a certain kind of person. I definitely felt a connection.
No, the book is fine. It's just slow. I just couldn't get myself to sit down with it and to want to keep going. (I also accidentally spoiled myself for something with the characters but that's my bad.) I just feel tired and like I'm dragging myself through this. And I don't think it deserves that.
So, it's a me thing. Sorry.
January 30, 2026
My rating of 3 stars translates into "some good, some bad". and that's exactly how I would describe 'the tenets of San Accia'. the book starts with lush descriptions of the characters that really pulled me into the story, that's the "some good". then somewhere along the way things got a little weird. the characters started changing names and locations and I wasn't 100% sure how or why those changes were happening.
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