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Hymn of the Multiverse #3
The Antithesis: Fallen
Sanctum is lost. The angels have won.
Regent Qaira Eltruan is cornered. Surrender or stand to lose everything--everything being Advisor Leid Koseling and his sanity.
As his people await news of their fate, the Court of Enigmus circles Sanctum, ready to deal swift punishment for Leid's contract breach. All fronts look bleak, and now there's much more at stake than Qaira's world.
Except Qaira isn't willing to hand Leid over, nor is surrender part of his vocabulary.
All bets are off in this stunning conclusion of Decus.
Regent Qaira Eltruan is cornered. Surrender or stand to lose everything--everything being Advisor Leid Koseling and his sanity.
As his people await news of their fate, the Court of Enigmus circles Sanctum, ready to deal swift punishment for Leid's contract breach. All fronts look bleak, and now there's much more at stake than Qaira's world.
Except Qaira isn't willing to hand Leid over, nor is surrender part of his vocabulary.
All bets are off in this stunning conclusion of Decus.
- GenresScience FictionFiction
240 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2011
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Terra Whiteman
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November 30, 2014
In this book, Whiteman finishes the story begun in “Decus Alpha” and Qaira/Alezair’s remaining memories. I have to say; I’m going to need to take a slight mental break after this one. In the same way that I had to occasionally take breaks during the “A Song of Fire and Ice”, I was emotionally fatigued after reading “The Antithesis: Decus Alpha”. Whiteman’s story unflinchingly chronicles the history of Sanctum and it’s certainly not always pretty. She does a fantastic job having each character react realistically even though I was occasionally hoping they would act counter to their nature.
At the end, Qaira/Alezair “wakes up” from having his memories restored and we get a glimpse back to ‘real’ time. I am both excited and leery of what’s next in the series. Will Leid’s alter ego return? Will Yahweh and Lucifer be able maintain their friendship? I’m still holding out hoping that Leid and Qaira/Alezair will get their happy ending!
Warning: Repeated explicit violence
Who should read it? Science fiction fans with a G.R.R. Martin twist, but I’d highly recommend the starting with the first in the series.
See all my reviews and more at www.ReadingToDistraction.com and @Read2Distract
At the end, Qaira/Alezair “wakes up” from having his memories restored and we get a glimpse back to ‘real’ time. I am both excited and leery of what’s next in the series. Will Leid’s alter ego return? Will Yahweh and Lucifer be able maintain their friendship? I’m still holding out hoping that Leid and Qaira/Alezair will get their happy ending!
Warning: Repeated explicit violence
Who should read it? Science fiction fans with a G.R.R. Martin twist, but I’d highly recommend the starting with the first in the series.
See all my reviews and more at www.ReadingToDistraction.com and @Read2Distract
October 8, 2018
I can't sing enough praise for this series, and "Fallen" has exceeded all of my expectations. It's rare to find a series that gets better with each passing installment.
Whiteman continues to deliver a masterful pace that kept me reading late into the night. "Fallen" brings us back to present after wrapping up the events of Qaira's past. As the memory sequence ends, we get answers that fill in the gap between the first and second book. However, we are also left with a slew of new exciting questions to dive into. It seems that everytime Whiteman cleverly ties up a loose end, she brings our attention to another mystery begging to be explored.
Aside from the plot, I'm also impressed by the writing. Whiteman plays with perspective in this book by commonly starting each chapter from the point of view of a different character than the previous chapter. At this point in the series I felt familiar enough with the cast of characters, political climate and history to thoroughly enjoy this plot device. It's tough to pull off this sort of stylized writing, so it's a breath of fresh air to see Whiteman handle it masterfully.
I often found "Fallen" to flaunt a sort of subtle philosphy and social commentary, not unlike the works of Octavua Butler or Ursula K Le Guin. There's much to enjoy in the realm of Whiteman's work, including believable science fiction, fantastic characters/species, and hauntingly realistic politics.
"Fallen" in particular is dark...a few scenes left me needing to take a breather before diving back into the world. In the end, though, I love the book all the more for making me feel so deeply about it's characters and world.
I have been recommending this series to everyone I know, hoping that it will get the attention it deserves.
Whiteman continues to deliver a masterful pace that kept me reading late into the night. "Fallen" brings us back to present after wrapping up the events of Qaira's past. As the memory sequence ends, we get answers that fill in the gap between the first and second book. However, we are also left with a slew of new exciting questions to dive into. It seems that everytime Whiteman cleverly ties up a loose end, she brings our attention to another mystery begging to be explored.
Aside from the plot, I'm also impressed by the writing. Whiteman plays with perspective in this book by commonly starting each chapter from the point of view of a different character than the previous chapter. At this point in the series I felt familiar enough with the cast of characters, political climate and history to thoroughly enjoy this plot device. It's tough to pull off this sort of stylized writing, so it's a breath of fresh air to see Whiteman handle it masterfully.
I often found "Fallen" to flaunt a sort of subtle philosphy and social commentary, not unlike the works of Octavua Butler or Ursula K Le Guin. There's much to enjoy in the realm of Whiteman's work, including believable science fiction, fantastic characters/species, and hauntingly realistic politics.
"Fallen" in particular is dark...a few scenes left me needing to take a breather before diving back into the world. In the end, though, I love the book all the more for making me feel so deeply about it's characters and world.
I have been recommending this series to everyone I know, hoping that it will get the attention it deserves.
April 21, 2024
Another great installment in the Antithesis series.....
Qaira is ruling the Sanctum under alliance with Heaven....but everything changes once tragedy hits his family.
A great read and another dramatic cliffhanger, however, it lost just a bit for me as the transitions between times and POVs were so abrupt, I felt like I had whiplash at times. Still an amazing story. Can't wait to continue.
Qaira is ruling the Sanctum under alliance with Heaven....but everything changes once tragedy hits his family.
A great read and another dramatic cliffhanger, however, it lost just a bit for me as the transitions between times and POVs were so abrupt, I felt like I had whiplash at times. Still an amazing story. Can't wait to continue.
January 14, 2021
Interesting Spin on Heaven and hell
OMG! Talk about ending in the middle! However, each facet of this story deserves to be told. I don't last long on series because it gets redundant. Not this series!! I'm enthralled!
OMG! Talk about ending in the middle! However, each facet of this story deserves to be told. I don't last long on series because it gets redundant. Not this series!! I'm enthralled!
June 19, 2020
Just keeps gettingbetter
Exciting to see what the author has in store for book 4. I think I found a favorite author. The story is amazing
Exciting to see what the author has in store for book 4. I think I found a favorite author. The story is amazing
January 3, 2012
Terra Whiteman left me dangling from another cliffhanger at the end of The Antithesis: Book 2α. I was trapped. I had to read the next instalment right away so I clicked my was over to Smashwords and bought the ebook (it’s only $2.99; money very well spent).
Everything is just dandy, but, based on book one, you know that this story can only end in an epic disaster.
Read the full review on my blog Violin in a Void
Everything is just dandy, but, based on book one, you know that this story can only end in an epic disaster.
Read the full review on my blog Violin in a Void
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