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Behesians
From tragedy comes destiny.
Cassidy is a 17-year-old girl being raised by her father in San Diego, California. Her existence is a mixed blessing, full of life but burdened with the knowledge that her mother died while giving birth to her. Her mother’s absence constantly weighs on her mind, but she trusts her loving father to protect her like he’s always done. Until the day that she discovers the truth.
Cassidy is a Behesian - born with dark magic and the ability to do extraordinary things - and it was her mother’s parting gift to her. She’s not the only one out there and her dark gift makes her the strongest one alive. However, her father has kept her talents a secret, but not for her peace of mind.
He works for The Brotherhood, a secretive organization that tracks and studies supernatural people...and his daughter is the perfect test subject. She finally realizes the crucial decision she either stay with her father, the only family she’s ever known - or join her new Behesian brethren in the ultimate fight for survival.
Behesian is a thrilling young adult novel about the choices we make and who we really are. Author Isaiyan Morrison crafts this compelling tale of self-discovery against a backdrop of magic, wonder, and fate. Because when the true meaning of family gets lost between the lines, sometimes the only way forward...is through your heart.
Cassidy is a 17-year-old girl being raised by her father in San Diego, California. Her existence is a mixed blessing, full of life but burdened with the knowledge that her mother died while giving birth to her. Her mother’s absence constantly weighs on her mind, but she trusts her loving father to protect her like he’s always done. Until the day that she discovers the truth.
Cassidy is a Behesian - born with dark magic and the ability to do extraordinary things - and it was her mother’s parting gift to her. She’s not the only one out there and her dark gift makes her the strongest one alive. However, her father has kept her talents a secret, but not for her peace of mind.
He works for The Brotherhood, a secretive organization that tracks and studies supernatural people...and his daughter is the perfect test subject. She finally realizes the crucial decision she either stay with her father, the only family she’s ever known - or join her new Behesian brethren in the ultimate fight for survival.
Behesian is a thrilling young adult novel about the choices we make and who we really are. Author Isaiyan Morrison crafts this compelling tale of self-discovery against a backdrop of magic, wonder, and fate. Because when the true meaning of family gets lost between the lines, sometimes the only way forward...is through your heart.
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First published December 6, 2018
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Isaiyan Morrison
28 books262 followersIsaiyan Morrison was born and raised in Minneapolis, but her heart is in the impressive magical worlds she dreams up. She hopes to share her love for world-building with her readers and help guide them through the extraordinary settings she creates.
Her other passions include reading, and researching historical events. She also enjoys gardening, gaming, and spending quality time with her cats, her Presa Canario, and practicing her Christian faith.
Her other passions include reading, and researching historical events. She also enjoys gardening, gaming, and spending quality time with her cats, her Presa Canario, and practicing her Christian faith.
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December 6, 2018
From tragedy comes destiny…the unveiling of hidden truths…the pain of deceit and finally the awakening of Cassidy, a girl who has seen and questioned more in her short lifetime than most. Will she come out on top or be crushed by the weight of the unknown?
Enter Isaiyan Morrison’s world of the supernatural in her latest, BEHESIANS, the perfect answer to what fantasy to read when you only want the most intriguing! Three cheers for age appropriate young adult reading with a strong role model, a fascinating plot filled with dramatic twists and gut-clenching turns as one teen discovers her life has been a lie and the monsters that go bump in the night are closer than she thinks.
Not as dark as Isaiyan Morrison’s Deamhan series, there is till that brittle edge that is signature in her work. Wonderful characters, some to be trusted, some not, as Cassidy comes into her own and assumes the role destiny had meant for her.
This author knows how to write! Meet beings unlike those that sparkle, feel the unrest between them all and get ready for a series that knows no age limits that is filled with imagination and the unexpected! Another hidden gem that shines with the promise of a series with grit and heart to come!
I received a complimentary ARC edition from Isaiyan Morrison!
Series: Behesians Book 1
Publisher: Isaiyan Morrison (December 6, 2018)
Publication Date: December 6, 2018
Genre: YA Fantasy
Print Length: 228 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
For Reviews, Giveaways, Fabulous Book News, follow: http://tometender.blogspot.com
Enter Isaiyan Morrison’s world of the supernatural in her latest, BEHESIANS, the perfect answer to what fantasy to read when you only want the most intriguing! Three cheers for age appropriate young adult reading with a strong role model, a fascinating plot filled with dramatic twists and gut-clenching turns as one teen discovers her life has been a lie and the monsters that go bump in the night are closer than she thinks.
Not as dark as Isaiyan Morrison’s Deamhan series, there is till that brittle edge that is signature in her work. Wonderful characters, some to be trusted, some not, as Cassidy comes into her own and assumes the role destiny had meant for her.
This author knows how to write! Meet beings unlike those that sparkle, feel the unrest between them all and get ready for a series that knows no age limits that is filled with imagination and the unexpected! Another hidden gem that shines with the promise of a series with grit and heart to come!
I received a complimentary ARC edition from Isaiyan Morrison!
Series: Behesians Book 1
Publisher: Isaiyan Morrison (December 6, 2018)
Publication Date: December 6, 2018
Genre: YA Fantasy
Print Length: 228 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
For Reviews, Giveaways, Fabulous Book News, follow: http://tometender.blogspot.com
December 14, 2018
I found this book very addictive, it easily kept my attention. The characters were interesting, unique and most had suffered great loss. Some of the characters are Behesians, they have dark magic, which gives them powers and they all have different power's.
The Behesians are on the run, from a sinister group called the brotherhood that tries to catch them and then does unimaginable things to them. Some of the Behesians actually work with this group, against their own people.
The main character is Cassie who lived most her life not knowing she is Behesian. Little did she know, nothing about the life she was living was true, it was all a lie. She's sweet and kind of innocent, at least for a while. Everyone wants her the evil group her fellow Behesians and she is confused.
This book moves right along, has plenty of action, loss, a lot of cool power's and fighting, people double crossing each other and a hint of a relationship?
The world building was amazing and these characters really stand out, they're relatable, all have their own unique personalities and I truly enjoyed them. The story line drew me in and kept me completely engrossed. I'm definitely glad I read this book and highly recommend it.
I voluntarily read this book from booksprout and am leaving my honest review.
The Behesians are on the run, from a sinister group called the brotherhood that tries to catch them and then does unimaginable things to them. Some of the Behesians actually work with this group, against their own people.
The main character is Cassie who lived most her life not knowing she is Behesian. Little did she know, nothing about the life she was living was true, it was all a lie. She's sweet and kind of innocent, at least for a while. Everyone wants her the evil group her fellow Behesians and she is confused.
This book moves right along, has plenty of action, loss, a lot of cool power's and fighting, people double crossing each other and a hint of a relationship?
The world building was amazing and these characters really stand out, they're relatable, all have their own unique personalities and I truly enjoyed them. The story line drew me in and kept me completely engrossed. I'm definitely glad I read this book and highly recommend it.
I voluntarily read this book from booksprout and am leaving my honest review.
March 18, 2019
I received this digital copy from Xpresso Book Tours in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of this book in any way.
DNF on page 37
This was honestly really bad, but not in a particularly funny way, so I had zero motivation to continue. It's cliche, full of tropes and unrealistic dialogue. The writing is so immature and...off? Like, it felt like I was reading a computer's rendition of a YA novel after it consumed a decade's worth of material, but written in a different language and then translated awkwardly using Bing Translator. Actions versus dialogue were so awkward and stop-starty:
And the logic of certain sections was so strange:
The world building was okay. The world itself wasn't anything I haven't seen a million times before. Think Vampire Academy but with wizards. The characters were entirely forgettable. I got almost halfway through a chapter before I realized I wasn't in the perspective I thought I was.
If this had been edited more, and there had been a lot more beta reading and critiquing, then it probably wouldn't have been so terrible.
If you want an amalgamation of YA cliches, then read Jennifer L Armentrout's Half-Blood instead. It's actually enjoyable.
DNF on page 37
This was honestly really bad, but not in a particularly funny way, so I had zero motivation to continue. It's cliche, full of tropes and unrealistic dialogue. The writing is so immature and...off? Like, it felt like I was reading a computer's rendition of a YA novel after it consumed a decade's worth of material, but written in a different language and then translated awkwardly using Bing Translator. Actions versus dialogue were so awkward and stop-starty:
"You aren’t going to stay cooped up in the house on your birthday." She walked to the car.The whole book is written like: "I am speaking." I am doing a thing. "I am speaking again." "I am responding." They did a thing.
"I’m just not in the mood." I followed her. She unlocked the doors.
"When are you ever in the mood to do anything?" We climbed in and she started the car.
"I’ll be in the mood when you and Dad stop forcing me to celebrate my birthday." I fastened my seatbelt.
And the logic of certain sections was so strange:
I remembered little to nothing. How could I when I was only a baby when she passed away shortly after giving birth to me?Why on earth am I being told this in this way? Why would I assume she might have some memories of her mother if she literally died during childbirth ?? "Little to nothing"??? What is that supposed to mean? This girl has memories of her own birth?
The world building was okay. The world itself wasn't anything I haven't seen a million times before. Think Vampire Academy but with wizards. The characters were entirely forgettable. I got almost halfway through a chapter before I realized I wasn't in the perspective I thought I was.
If this had been edited more, and there had been a lot more beta reading and critiquing, then it probably wouldn't have been so terrible.
If you want an amalgamation of YA cliches, then read Jennifer L Armentrout's Half-Blood instead. It's actually enjoyable.
March 7, 2019
ARC provided by Xpresso Book Tours in exchange for an honest review.
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4. STARS.
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This is the first time I've read a book by Isaiyan Morrison, and needles to say I'm going to have to keep a lookout for her new books from now on. I love books where the characters have had some tragedy in the past and they strive on and try to make the most of their life., while overcoming their shortcomings. The plot was very intriguing and had me gripped and on the edge of my seat from the very beginning.
I loved the character of Cassidy. She was very relatable for me. The confusion, tragedy and loss that she was experiencing was very real and the credit for that goes to the author who has written such an amazing character.
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The ONLY reason I cut off a star is because a lot of unnecessary characters were introduced in the progression of the story and most of them were characters I didn't care about. I hated Ana the most as for me she was too irritable as she was angry all he time and she just tried to project all her anger on Cassidy which is wrong.
I just wish it wasn't a stand alone as I wanted to read more about the universe of these characters.
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4. STARS.
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This is the first time I've read a book by Isaiyan Morrison, and needles to say I'm going to have to keep a lookout for her new books from now on. I love books where the characters have had some tragedy in the past and they strive on and try to make the most of their life., while overcoming their shortcomings. The plot was very intriguing and had me gripped and on the edge of my seat from the very beginning.
I loved the character of Cassidy. She was very relatable for me. The confusion, tragedy and loss that she was experiencing was very real and the credit for that goes to the author who has written such an amazing character.
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The ONLY reason I cut off a star is because a lot of unnecessary characters were introduced in the progression of the story and most of them were characters I didn't care about. I hated Ana the most as for me she was too irritable as she was angry all he time and she just tried to project all her anger on Cassidy which is wrong.
I just wish it wasn't a stand alone as I wanted to read more about the universe of these characters.
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April 26, 2022
That was Disappointing.
The storyline idea of this book was okay, It had potential. The dialogue was definitely lacking. I found the dialogue annoying, especially at the beginning. You know, the characters are casually disclosing information the reader needs to know to follow the storyline. 🙄 It did get better towards the end. I doubt I would give this author another shot.
Ps. The audiobook narrator didn't help much. Her Rage of character voices include, Her normal voice, Valley Girl, and Kermit the Frog for a man's voice. 👌🏼
The storyline idea of this book was okay, It had potential. The dialogue was definitely lacking. I found the dialogue annoying, especially at the beginning. You know, the characters are casually disclosing information the reader needs to know to follow the storyline. 🙄 It did get better towards the end. I doubt I would give this author another shot.
Ps. The audiobook narrator didn't help much. Her Rage of character voices include, Her normal voice, Valley Girl, and Kermit the Frog for a man's voice. 👌🏼
December 1, 2018
Morrison begins the book filled with a scene that is nothing but action. You can almost sense the people running for their lives, knowing that the end is near. The fear was real that you want to continue reading the book to know how those who survived manage to live out their lives knowing they lost loved ones.
Cassidy was the only character I liked in this novel. Morrison wrote her well as a teenager who just discovered a secret about her life. Confusion, fearfulness, betrayal. All feelings Cassidy was faced with the minute she turned 17 and as quickly as those feelings came to her, the reader felt it hit them. You sympathized with her, knowing how people she thought were family (her father and sister) were the reason she never truth about her mother. I felt that no one but Elijah cared about Cassidy, making those who tried to keep them apart the most annoying characters.
Dislikes:
I don't quite understand what kind of style Morrison was going for with this novel. There was so much potential in the beginning and I was enjoying the book. Halfway through, too many characters were introduced that he started to lose my interest. In fact, Cassidy and Elijah are the only character I can say I actually remember. The others, I feel they were thrown in out of nowhere. I further I got into the book, the more confused I was and couldn't wait to finish.
I would recommend this book for Young Adults, maybe it's more their style to read. It just really wasn't something I could completely enjoy, which is upsetting.
I give this book #★★★☆☆ because it was going well at the beginning. I just wish Morrison had kept it up through the entirety.
February 7, 2019
This was a hard book to rate. I'm thinking 2.5 stars though I feel like there were certain aspects that I would have rated a 3 so I am going to round it up. There were multiple aspects about the story that I liked. I felt that the whole concept was fresh and had a pretty unique origination explanation but it really lacked some details to make it cohesive. This has the appearance of a standalone novel but this is far from over and must be a book in a series.. and if I'm honest this read like a continuation or spin off of a series. I could not seem to shake the feeling that I fell right off in the middle of some on going story where the details and the world building itself happened long ago. I will say that there was enough information for a reader to make some generalizations or guesses to fill in the blanks so to speak...well most of them I think. What world building and backstory we did get here seemed a little repetitive and the same information was thrown at us again and again but never expanded to answer my questions. The characters told the story of how Vain ended over, and over, and over but we never really found out the entire why? or what was trying to be accomplished, and honestly there was no definitive on the who was responsible, it never honestly came out. I also had issue with several of the concepts of the Behesians having the same problem.. though the book talks about Bridging repeatedly.. and I gathered from the reading its like "mating".. maybe? The concept was never explained in detail, nor did it seem surprising that Cassidy was bridging with multiple people?
Character wise I felt a disconnect with every character because I didn't feel like we ever got enough details about any of their stories, or at least enough details for me to really bond with them. This may have to do with the overwhelming amount of character viewpoints. For example the story never went into detail about Darrien, one of our Male MC's what his and Milan's, another Male MC story seemed to be because it seemed they were friends at one point, nor why Darrien thinks he can never bridge with someone. The truth is I wasn't a fan of any of the characters looking back.. Ava especially.. Omg that girl went on and on and on with her anger and grudges, hate, and total selfishness. I couldn't stand her at all. Cassidy, our FMC, was naive, whiny and kind of pathetic, and we honestly didn't even stay in her viewpoint long enough for me to have any sort of grasp on her personality, her wants in life, her dreams.. did she even have friends? hobbies? What even is her last name? Same as her father's maybe? who really knows. This was a little disheartening for me as the reader because in this world that I'm unfamiliar with I can't even seem to put my faith in our supposed heroine to lead me through.
The book kicks off after the short prologue with Cassidy on her birthday, after about 5 mins in her head I was already not a fan. She seemed like the really moody, depressed, antisocial, unappreciative teenager. Not really someone I could even say I would want to be friends with irl. Cassidy hates her birthday and runs through the whole drama mama cycle as her "family" tries all day to seemingly make this a great day for her.. I don't think the book ever says why she hates her birthday, but I assumed its because she believes her mother died while giving birth to her.. but that could be wrong. This is one of the examples of the little holes the reader must figure out or make assumptions for themselves about. Another thing that kind of threw me, is at one point at the very beginning of the story Sara is referred to as her "stepsister" and later is referred to as her "half sister" but neither is ever explained like where Sara's mom is etc, no info is given. While out and about on her birthday Cassidy and her "sister" run into Elijah and Darrien who seem to have some beef with each other and noone really finds it weird that Elijah's coffee cup catches on fire during the altercation. Later Elijah shows up at Cassidy's house with a completely unbelievable story casting everything in Cassidy's life under scrutiny and basically telling her she is living a lie. From this point starts our adventure which mostly consists of a bunch of bickering and fighting and very little actual explanations on what in the world is going on and what anyone's end goal is. Eventually we are left on the run, with really no more explanation that we began and a bunch of characters who's in all honesty decisions make little or no sense to me.
All in all I never got close to DNFing this book, it made enough sense to keep me going and the concept was interesting enough for me to really want answers but it just lacked cohesiveness, a backstory I could understand and get behind, as well as at least one character that I really could bond with and get to know. These all may come later.. who knows as I am not quite sure if this is supposed to be a series or not.
* I received an advance copy of this book through BookSirens via the author in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.*
Character wise I felt a disconnect with every character because I didn't feel like we ever got enough details about any of their stories, or at least enough details for me to really bond with them. This may have to do with the overwhelming amount of character viewpoints. For example the story never went into detail about Darrien, one of our Male MC's what his and Milan's, another Male MC story seemed to be because it seemed they were friends at one point, nor why Darrien thinks he can never bridge with someone. The truth is I wasn't a fan of any of the characters looking back.. Ava especially.. Omg that girl went on and on and on with her anger and grudges, hate, and total selfishness. I couldn't stand her at all. Cassidy, our FMC, was naive, whiny and kind of pathetic, and we honestly didn't even stay in her viewpoint long enough for me to have any sort of grasp on her personality, her wants in life, her dreams.. did she even have friends? hobbies? What even is her last name? Same as her father's maybe? who really knows. This was a little disheartening for me as the reader because in this world that I'm unfamiliar with I can't even seem to put my faith in our supposed heroine to lead me through.
The book kicks off after the short prologue with Cassidy on her birthday, after about 5 mins in her head I was already not a fan. She seemed like the really moody, depressed, antisocial, unappreciative teenager. Not really someone I could even say I would want to be friends with irl. Cassidy hates her birthday and runs through the whole drama mama cycle as her "family" tries all day to seemingly make this a great day for her.. I don't think the book ever says why she hates her birthday, but I assumed its because she believes her mother died while giving birth to her.. but that could be wrong. This is one of the examples of the little holes the reader must figure out or make assumptions for themselves about. Another thing that kind of threw me, is at one point at the very beginning of the story Sara is referred to as her "stepsister" and later is referred to as her "half sister" but neither is ever explained like where Sara's mom is etc, no info is given. While out and about on her birthday Cassidy and her "sister" run into Elijah and Darrien who seem to have some beef with each other and noone really finds it weird that Elijah's coffee cup catches on fire during the altercation. Later Elijah shows up at Cassidy's house with a completely unbelievable story casting everything in Cassidy's life under scrutiny and basically telling her she is living a lie. From this point starts our adventure which mostly consists of a bunch of bickering and fighting and very little actual explanations on what in the world is going on and what anyone's end goal is. Eventually we are left on the run, with really no more explanation that we began and a bunch of characters who's in all honesty decisions make little or no sense to me.
All in all I never got close to DNFing this book, it made enough sense to keep me going and the concept was interesting enough for me to really want answers but it just lacked cohesiveness, a backstory I could understand and get behind, as well as at least one character that I really could bond with and get to know. These all may come later.. who knows as I am not quite sure if this is supposed to be a series or not.
* I received an advance copy of this book through BookSirens via the author in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.*
August 28, 2019
Cassidy has been living a lie that she has no knowledge of. Is her father really her father and her sister really her sister? New people come into her life making it seem everything she’s ever known was a lie but who can she really trust. The people she’s known her whole life or the newcomers claiming its a lie? Love that this story is a take on the Behesians in the Deamhan world.
December 7, 2018
Iris was finding that it was all still new to her as she practiced her powers, learning how to harness the dark gift from the Tree of Life, able to talk to animals through her mind, and even use them as weapons. As a Behesian, they each had different gifts, some more destructive than others.
Cassidy was having dreams of a town that seemed familiar and yet not familiar. There was one main street. People were friendly and waved but didn’t talk. There was only fresh smells and a feeling of belonging and not wanting to leave. There was a beautiful woman there too. She never spoke, but they spent time together. She knew somehow that this was her mother, even though she died when Cassidy was a baby. Then, back in her “real” life, her sister Sara banged on the door and woke her to come down for her 17th birthday breakfast celebration. She hated her birthday, but it was a big deal to her father. Later, Sara would be taking Cassidy to a coffee shop she had found -- for her birthday.
At the coffee shop, there were no seats left except for a table with one guy sitting there. There was something odd about him. He felt familiar to her and she thought she had passed him when she walked down the road with her mother in her dream! He kept staring at her. Then the guy in line behind her asked if he had met her before. She seemed familiar to him. She got her latte and bagel order and went to the table where Sara sat with Elijah. Then the guy behind her followed her to the table and asked if he could sit with them! Darrien and Elijah were both from out of town. Strangely, Elijah said there were lots of strange things out in the world, like people with powers. What did that mean?? When Elijah rose to leave and shook hands with Cassidy, her entire palm tingled and Elijah’s cup burst into flames! Darrien left also, amazed that he had found the Behesian he had been searching for. He needed to notify the Brotherhood! Cassidy’s life will never be the same! Will she survive what’s coming? And who can she trust when she had lived a life of lies?
This was a real page-turner! It was difficult to know the good-guys from the bad-guys, or maybe if there were any good-guys at all! The story is fast-paced and intriguing. The characters are fascinating! Grab a copy of this book and immerse yourself in magic! It’s an exciting experience!
Cassidy was having dreams of a town that seemed familiar and yet not familiar. There was one main street. People were friendly and waved but didn’t talk. There was only fresh smells and a feeling of belonging and not wanting to leave. There was a beautiful woman there too. She never spoke, but they spent time together. She knew somehow that this was her mother, even though she died when Cassidy was a baby. Then, back in her “real” life, her sister Sara banged on the door and woke her to come down for her 17th birthday breakfast celebration. She hated her birthday, but it was a big deal to her father. Later, Sara would be taking Cassidy to a coffee shop she had found -- for her birthday.
At the coffee shop, there were no seats left except for a table with one guy sitting there. There was something odd about him. He felt familiar to her and she thought she had passed him when she walked down the road with her mother in her dream! He kept staring at her. Then the guy in line behind her asked if he had met her before. She seemed familiar to him. She got her latte and bagel order and went to the table where Sara sat with Elijah. Then the guy behind her followed her to the table and asked if he could sit with them! Darrien and Elijah were both from out of town. Strangely, Elijah said there were lots of strange things out in the world, like people with powers. What did that mean?? When Elijah rose to leave and shook hands with Cassidy, her entire palm tingled and Elijah’s cup burst into flames! Darrien left also, amazed that he had found the Behesian he had been searching for. He needed to notify the Brotherhood! Cassidy’s life will never be the same! Will she survive what’s coming? And who can she trust when she had lived a life of lies?
This was a real page-turner! It was difficult to know the good-guys from the bad-guys, or maybe if there were any good-guys at all! The story is fast-paced and intriguing. The characters are fascinating! Grab a copy of this book and immerse yourself in magic! It’s an exciting experience!
July 10, 2019
This story took me a bit of time to actually get into the book. I had to actually set it aside and read a different book so I could come back and stick with this one.
While I'm sure the author meant for this book to be one that stands on it's own, I feel for the reader to get the full experience of this world they should read some of the other books like Deamhan and maybe a Brotherhood Files book to understand more about the other supernaturals that are mentioned in this book as well as getting a better feel for this world the author created. I wish, after reading this book I knew what really happened in Vian when it was destroyed. There's obviously Elijah and his father's version, then there's Cassidy's father's (who is the president of his region of the Brotherhood), and then there's the other Behesians who were there who just believe that Cassidy's mother went nuts and killed everyone. Also 'Bridging' between Behesians is apparently common, but I'm not exactly sure what that is...does it mean they are with their soul mate? I also wish we could've learned why Darrien couldn't bridge with someone.
I didn't really care too much for any of the characters. Or maybe I just didn't feel like I didn't get a chance to connect to them like I really wanted. There's just so many different point of views in this book. We go from Cassidy to Elijah to Milan and then to Darrien. There's just so much happening that we never get to know them. For instance Milan and Darrien used to be friends but went their separate ways when Darrien chose to go with the Brotherhood. But even after being confronted with the lies the Brotherhood told Darrien he still chose them and would push his anger off on Milan. Why did Milan hate using his Dark powers? He eventually does in the book, but even Ava calls him out on not using them and we don't know why. Lastly, Naomi...did she really know Darrien or was that just something she was trying to use to get in his head?
All in all, this story is so unique and once I actually sat down to read it, I went through it and really enjoyed it. But at the end I'm still left with so many more questions that I'm not 100% sure we will be getting answers to...especially with the ending we got.
While I'm sure the author meant for this book to be one that stands on it's own, I feel for the reader to get the full experience of this world they should read some of the other books like Deamhan and maybe a Brotherhood Files book to understand more about the other supernaturals that are mentioned in this book as well as getting a better feel for this world the author created. I wish, after reading this book I knew what really happened in Vian when it was destroyed. There's obviously Elijah and his father's version, then there's Cassidy's father's (who is the president of his region of the Brotherhood), and then there's the other Behesians who were there who just believe that Cassidy's mother went nuts and killed everyone. Also 'Bridging' between Behesians is apparently common, but I'm not exactly sure what that is...does it mean they are with their soul mate? I also wish we could've learned why Darrien couldn't bridge with someone.
I didn't really care too much for any of the characters. Or maybe I just didn't feel like I didn't get a chance to connect to them like I really wanted. There's just so many different point of views in this book. We go from Cassidy to Elijah to Milan and then to Darrien. There's just so much happening that we never get to know them. For instance Milan and Darrien used to be friends but went their separate ways when Darrien chose to go with the Brotherhood. But even after being confronted with the lies the Brotherhood told Darrien he still chose them and would push his anger off on Milan. Why did Milan hate using his Dark powers? He eventually does in the book, but even Ava calls him out on not using them and we don't know why. Lastly, Naomi...did she really know Darrien or was that just something she was trying to use to get in his head?
All in all, this story is so unique and once I actually sat down to read it, I went through it and really enjoyed it. But at the end I'm still left with so many more questions that I'm not 100% sure we will be getting answers to...especially with the ending we got.
February 7, 2019
DNF at 80%, even though I could have finished this book sooner because I have so little left to read, but I just couldn't anymore.
The characters were flat, the only one I liked was Ava, and even she got on my nerves because she was so angry all of the time! I understood why she was angry because she lost her entire family to a witch who had lost control of her powers on their home country Vian. But still, taking it out on Cassidy, who is the daughter of the witch, isn't fair. Especially when Cassidy barely knows about what it means to be a Behesian. I really could have done without all of the Darrien POV chapters, because his character was so tough all of the time; he never let his guard down, even around his friends. Milan was ok, when he wasn't with Ava. I won't spoil for what happens to him, but there were moments where I'd felt like he could have been a better character if he wasn't trying so hard to appease Ava, who was his girlfriend.
The world-building behind the Behesians and Vian was confusing. These witch/wizard-knockoffs have specialized abilities, and clearly they got them from Vian. But why did they have them? What enemies did they have? What were they fighting for? How did Vian help support their powers, and how did Cassidy's mother destroy that? All the characters kept talking about Cassidy's mother destroying Vian, but didn't explain how or why. Yes, she had lost control, but how did it happen? The plot barely addressed that and depended too much on Cassidy's faded memories and dreams to tell the reader.
I wish I could have more to say about this read, but I can't think of anything much. I didn't hate it, but the more I got into it, the less I became invested into the story and characters.
The characters were flat, the only one I liked was Ava, and even she got on my nerves because she was so angry all of the time! I understood why she was angry because she lost her entire family to a witch who had lost control of her powers on their home country Vian. But still, taking it out on Cassidy, who is the daughter of the witch, isn't fair. Especially when Cassidy barely knows about what it means to be a Behesian. I really could have done without all of the Darrien POV chapters, because his character was so tough all of the time; he never let his guard down, even around his friends. Milan was ok, when he wasn't with Ava. I won't spoil for what happens to him, but there were moments where I'd felt like he could have been a better character if he wasn't trying so hard to appease Ava, who was his girlfriend.
The world-building behind the Behesians and Vian was confusing. These witch/wizard-knockoffs have specialized abilities, and clearly they got them from Vian. But why did they have them? What enemies did they have? What were they fighting for? How did Vian help support their powers, and how did Cassidy's mother destroy that? All the characters kept talking about Cassidy's mother destroying Vian, but didn't explain how or why. Yes, she had lost control, but how did it happen? The plot barely addressed that and depended too much on Cassidy's faded memories and dreams to tell the reader.
I wish I could have more to say about this read, but I can't think of anything much. I didn't hate it, but the more I got into it, the less I became invested into the story and characters.
July 8, 2019
Cassidy is a typical 17 year old girl living with her father in San Diego , living a good life but has a ache in her heart knowing that her mother died giving birth to her . She trusts her dad to protect her until the day she finds out the truth . That there is more to her , she is Beshesian , born of dark magic . Will she go and help out the Behesian or stay with the only family she knows .
Cassidy is your typicial teenager, living with her dad and step sister . She is sweet and there is a sadness to her also . But when she turns seventeen all things seem to fall apart for her and you really start to see her come into her own . She becomes a fierce character as she comes into her powers. There are many characters in this story , some of them god and some of them bad . A couple of characters i liked besides Cassidy , were Darrien and Milan , they started out as friends but drifted apart because they didn't want the same things in life . They do come back together to do what is right to help everyone out.
When I sat down to read this book , I was a little confused I didn't exactly know where the author was going to take me . I started reading and was just a little confused at the beginning but then I hit chapter 4 and things started making sense to me then bang it really took off . I couldn't put it down the characters jumped out at me and I started to like them . This is a great fantasy book for the young reader in your life . Your teens will devour it . There are many twists and turns and you will start to care for the characters and want Cassidy to make the right choice . So if you want a good book for your teens summer reading challenge add it to the list
Cassidy is your typicial teenager, living with her dad and step sister . She is sweet and there is a sadness to her also . But when she turns seventeen all things seem to fall apart for her and you really start to see her come into her own . She becomes a fierce character as she comes into her powers. There are many characters in this story , some of them god and some of them bad . A couple of characters i liked besides Cassidy , were Darrien and Milan , they started out as friends but drifted apart because they didn't want the same things in life . They do come back together to do what is right to help everyone out.
When I sat down to read this book , I was a little confused I didn't exactly know where the author was going to take me . I started reading and was just a little confused at the beginning but then I hit chapter 4 and things started making sense to me then bang it really took off . I couldn't put it down the characters jumped out at me and I started to like them . This is a great fantasy book for the young reader in your life . Your teens will devour it . There are many twists and turns and you will start to care for the characters and want Cassidy to make the right choice . So if you want a good book for your teens summer reading challenge add it to the list
May 2, 2019
I got this book from book sirens in exchange for an honest review...
I have to say I did struggle to finish this book, and I am glad I did because it really was a good read. I did not read any other books in this series. I have to say I think this book would have been better if it didn't follow so many people. I was really hard to follow and the character where really dry so it felt like when it switched people that it was the same people. I was so confused that it took me a long time to figure out what I was reading.
Cassidy is a teenager and lived her life thinking she killed her mother during child birth. She lived with her sister and father. She liked to be by herself and didn't care that she didn't have any friends. Her father worked a lot, so she spent a lot of time with her sister.
It will be on her birthday when everything changes. Her sister took her to the coffee shop because her dad told her to try the new coffee that was out. When they were getting coffee 2 guys came over and started talking to Cassidy. She was intrigued with the one and he ended up lighting his coffee cup on fire. Her sister said it was a fluke accident, but Cassidy could not let it go.
That same guy was on her door step a couple days later. his name is Elijah. He gave her a journal and told her that she has dark magic inside of her. She didn't believe him till a bunch of weird things started happening. She then will find out that her dad has been lying to her and that everything she has every known is know a lie.
I have to say I did struggle to finish this book, and I am glad I did because it really was a good read. I did not read any other books in this series. I have to say I think this book would have been better if it didn't follow so many people. I was really hard to follow and the character where really dry so it felt like when it switched people that it was the same people. I was so confused that it took me a long time to figure out what I was reading.
Cassidy is a teenager and lived her life thinking she killed her mother during child birth. She lived with her sister and father. She liked to be by herself and didn't care that she didn't have any friends. Her father worked a lot, so she spent a lot of time with her sister.
It will be on her birthday when everything changes. Her sister took her to the coffee shop because her dad told her to try the new coffee that was out. When they were getting coffee 2 guys came over and started talking to Cassidy. She was intrigued with the one and he ended up lighting his coffee cup on fire. Her sister said it was a fluke accident, but Cassidy could not let it go.
That same guy was on her door step a couple days later. his name is Elijah. He gave her a journal and told her that she has dark magic inside of her. She didn't believe him till a bunch of weird things started happening. She then will find out that her dad has been lying to her and that everything she has every known is know a lie.
December 7, 2018
(Review with spoilers - I haven't read the other books in the series)
I liked it.
Cassidy had felt, her entire life, that she was different. She had dreams about a city, about her mother, that died giving birth to her. Or so she was told. She met a boy who told her the truth about her mother and about her. She was a Behesian, a person with magic, and her father, who she loved and respected all her life, only wanted to use her power.
I loved the worldbuilding.
I loved Darrien and Milan. They were friends and they grew apart because they didn't want the same, but at the end they both wanted to do the right thing.
I loved Iris.
I liked Elijah and Ava. But I didn't like he was so possessive sometimes with Cassidy. I didn't like that Ava had to die. And I disliked the romantic triangle.
I didn't like Cassidy. She found it hard to accept the truth, and I understand it. After all, she barely knew Elijah when he turned her world upside down. She didn't trust him at first and she talked with her sister, who denied everything he told her. But after seeing what he and others could do, she still turned to her sister.
I recommend it.
I received a complimentary ARC from the author, and this is my honest review.
I liked it.
Cassidy had felt, her entire life, that she was different. She had dreams about a city, about her mother, that died giving birth to her. Or so she was told. She met a boy who told her the truth about her mother and about her. She was a Behesian, a person with magic, and her father, who she loved and respected all her life, only wanted to use her power.
I loved the worldbuilding.
I loved Darrien and Milan. They were friends and they grew apart because they didn't want the same, but at the end they both wanted to do the right thing.
I loved Iris.
I liked Elijah and Ava. But I didn't like he was so possessive sometimes with Cassidy. I didn't like that Ava had to die. And I disliked the romantic triangle.
I didn't like Cassidy. She found it hard to accept the truth, and I understand it. After all, she barely knew Elijah when he turned her world upside down. She didn't trust him at first and she talked with her sister, who denied everything he told her. But after seeing what he and others could do, she still turned to her sister.
I recommend it.
I received a complimentary ARC from the author, and this is my honest review.
December 8, 2018
ONE INCREDIBLE READ!!!
Wow! Oh man, talk about ripping your heart in two. If you're looking for an action packed, fast paced, hard hitting, smooth flowing, heart pounding, pulse racing, nailbiting, page turning bombshell that's as riveting as it is captivating. Congrats my friends you've found it. A whirlwind of emotions and events that really pulls those heartstrings. Twists and turns, unexpected circumstances and unpredictable surprises you never see coming until it slaps you in the face. HARD! All the drama, fear, heartache, uncertainty, mystery, danger and suspense increases steadily as the tension spirals while the plot thickens. The characters are complex and believable with such depth and individuality it's easy to relate. The characters and scenes are written with such realism it really pulls this little gem together beautifully. The scenes are so graphic and detailed it's easy to picture each scenario as they play off one another in perfect balance. Isaiyan did an excellent job bringing this read to life flawlessly. Remarkable job Isaiyan, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
Wow! Oh man, talk about ripping your heart in two. If you're looking for an action packed, fast paced, hard hitting, smooth flowing, heart pounding, pulse racing, nailbiting, page turning bombshell that's as riveting as it is captivating. Congrats my friends you've found it. A whirlwind of emotions and events that really pulls those heartstrings. Twists and turns, unexpected circumstances and unpredictable surprises you never see coming until it slaps you in the face. HARD! All the drama, fear, heartache, uncertainty, mystery, danger and suspense increases steadily as the tension spirals while the plot thickens. The characters are complex and believable with such depth and individuality it's easy to relate. The characters and scenes are written with such realism it really pulls this little gem together beautifully. The scenes are so graphic and detailed it's easy to picture each scenario as they play off one another in perfect balance. Isaiyan did an excellent job bringing this read to life flawlessly. Remarkable job Isaiyan, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
June 1, 2019
The plot of the book was one of the best aspects of the book in my opinion. I love how it was a mix of both Paranormal Fantasy and Romance while all being a Young Adult book, and doing it successfully. That was the key point in my opinion of why this book was so addicting to read.
The main character, Cassidy, was my favorite character compared to the rest due to how I felt that we got to know her the best. Her character development from the beginning of the story to the end was personally my favorite part due to how her eyes were really opened to the world.
The pacing was amazing and kept on track. By that I mean that when it was needed to speed up at a fast action scene it did, and when there was a emotional scene it slowed down to create suspension.
I loved the world building in this book due to how it is for the most part different from others due to how it didn’t just information dump in the first couple of chapters. There was information given throughout the book in a good amount so it never felt overwhelming or underwhelming at any point.
4/5 stars
The main character, Cassidy, was my favorite character compared to the rest due to how I felt that we got to know her the best. Her character development from the beginning of the story to the end was personally my favorite part due to how her eyes were really opened to the world.
The pacing was amazing and kept on track. By that I mean that when it was needed to speed up at a fast action scene it did, and when there was a emotional scene it slowed down to create suspension.
I loved the world building in this book due to how it is for the most part different from others due to how it didn’t just information dump in the first couple of chapters. There was information given throughout the book in a good amount so it never felt overwhelming or underwhelming at any point.
4/5 stars
December 13, 2018
This is a great book with great characters and story. While it is classified as a book for young adults, it is also good for adults as well. I enjoyed it immensely. There are so many plot twists in this book, I didn't find the story predictable at all. This is a coming of age story, with suspense, danger and a little romance mixed in. I don't want to say too much and give away the plot, but I highly recommend this book! The only complaint that I have is that there are a lot of typos. Misspelled words and completely different words than the author obviously meant to use. Mistakes like that are easily made when writing, but it needs to be proofread and edited for those mistakes.
December 13, 2018
Behesians is a spin off of the Deamhan series. I found it to be exceptionally well written with well developed and believable characters who are also interesting. Cassidy (LFC) has all her life believed she is different somehow. She has dreams of her mother who died giving her birth (so she has been told). On her seventeen birthday her world is turned upside down and will never be the same again. This is a real page-turner which is action packed, intriguing, with twists and turns. Highly recommend. Received a copy from Booksprout and this is my voluntary and honest review.
December 16, 2018
She has always been close to her father although she misses having a mother who died when she was born. Her father has been hiding what she can do from her not because of protecting her but to experiment on her. She now knows the truth. What will she do now?.Will she leave her father behind? Will she find a safer place to be? Follow her journey
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 11, 2019
Addictive, amazing read
I was almost falling into the dreaded Reading Slump when I picked up this book. Bye-bye slump! Behesians is a first for me as I have not read any books by Isaiyan Morrison before now. This book is extremely addictive. I enjoyed it to the fullest. I really liked Darrien.
I know this is a stand alone, but if there were to be more later on, I would totally read it.
I was almost falling into the dreaded Reading Slump when I picked up this book. Bye-bye slump! Behesians is a first for me as I have not read any books by Isaiyan Morrison before now. This book is extremely addictive. I enjoyed it to the fullest. I really liked Darrien.
I know this is a stand alone, but if there were to be more later on, I would totally read it.
March 21, 2019
Overall rating: 4.8
Fast paced and action packed, this tale is a real page turner. Lots of intrigue, these characters truly could headline their own spinoffs. This book is a stand-alone, but did a remarkable job of stimulating interest into other works by this author! The book holds true to its blurb and the cover stimulates curiosity without revealing any mysteries! Truly glad to have read this! All my reviews are always voluntarily written.
Fast paced and action packed, this tale is a real page turner. Lots of intrigue, these characters truly could headline their own spinoffs. This book is a stand-alone, but did a remarkable job of stimulating interest into other works by this author! The book holds true to its blurb and the cover stimulates curiosity without revealing any mysteries! Truly glad to have read this! All my reviews are always voluntarily written.
November 29, 2018
The book is a good teen and young adult fantasy read. The book is the start of a sister series to the Deamhan Chronicles series that can be read as a stand alone read. The characters are good. The story has a good story line, good plot, and an intriguing read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 6, 2018
Once again a story where you never know what happens next, whom to trust, who to like or dislike because everyone has so many facets and is so intriguing, everything is so cleverly intervowen, that you hold your breath and read it in one go because you just need to see where it all goes. And now I need more!
December 11, 2018
Behesians by Isaiyan Morrison is a wonderful story to read. This is a brand new author for me I never read anything till this story. This story is a good teen and young adult fantasy story to read. This story has wonderful strong characters and a wonderful story line and I am glad I read it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 12, 2019
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As much as I liked the idea of the story that the blurb gave me, I really ended the book with far more questions that I probably should have. Confusion is not an emotion I like to have when I am reading a book, and it's certainly not the emotion I want to be left with.
As much as I liked the idea of the story that the blurb gave me, I really ended the book with far more questions that I probably should have. Confusion is not an emotion I like to have when I am reading a book, and it's certainly not the emotion I want to be left with.
July 12, 2019
Cassidy isn't your typical teenager, she has magic. She just doesn't know it. When she finds out the truth, she discovers she was lied to by her father. Now she has to make a choice. Join her new friends, Behesian teens, or stay with daddy. To choose is hard at times.
July 14, 2019
Fear is the strongest weakness and weapon.
Proven in reality daily. Taken to many extremes by propaganda. Often orchestrated by those with power and greedy for more. Who suffers? Innocent people who only really wanted to be happy.
Proven in reality daily. Taken to many extremes by propaganda. Often orchestrated by those with power and greedy for more. Who suffers? Innocent people who only really wanted to be happy.
October 21, 2018
Cassidy’s life seems to be a lie. She’s not sure anymore if her father or sister are really her family. What an intriguing story. No one should miss out once it’s released.
January 17, 2019
I received a free copy of this book to review. I didn’t have my usual connection to this book. I found myself confused a lot. The characters were well written. Just not my cup of tea
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