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Cheyla's Bones
Cheyla has always collected bones.
Sometimes they bring her luck. Sometimes they give her courage. Sometimes she can hold them in her hand and imagine she is flying like a bird, or slithering like a snake through the grass.
When Cheyla wins a bet with her father and earns the right to accompany him to the Autumn Tournament and compete as an archer, she could never have imagined how completely the journey would change her life forever. It will take more than luck and courage to see her through to the end. It will take a steady aim, a determined mind, and strength that she never knew she had.
Cheyla’s Bones is a stand-alone companion book to the Hollenguard trilogy, and tells the story of Cheyla’s journey through Lower Valice before her tragic meeting with Kamil in Half of Forever.
Sometimes they bring her luck. Sometimes they give her courage. Sometimes she can hold them in her hand and imagine she is flying like a bird, or slithering like a snake through the grass.
When Cheyla wins a bet with her father and earns the right to accompany him to the Autumn Tournament and compete as an archer, she could never have imagined how completely the journey would change her life forever. It will take more than luck and courage to see her through to the end. It will take a steady aim, a determined mind, and strength that she never knew she had.
Cheyla’s Bones is a stand-alone companion book to the Hollenguard trilogy, and tells the story of Cheyla’s journey through Lower Valice before her tragic meeting with Kamil in Half of Forever.
288 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 26, 2014
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August 28, 2015
Chelya's Bones not only does a wonderful job of further exploring two major characters from S. Arthur Martin's Hollenguard trilogy, weaving into the events of the first book, but it also presents a fun and interesting standalone tale as well.
After an intriguing introductory chapter, Martin eases longtime readers into the story with a chapter featuring Kamil, the primary protagonist from the Hollenguard trilogy. Cheyla and her father are patrons at Kamil's father's inn, making a brief stop before moving on to the city of Kevtin for the Autumn Tournament. There, Cheyla intends to compete in distance archery, a skill she proves to be quite adept at in a friendly contest with Kamil.
The story mainly follows Cheyla's journey to Kevtin, as well as the events surrounding the tournament. She meets several people, many who are much more than they seem(whether for the good or bad). The writing is fast paced, and there is a constant level of tension, deftly constructed by S.A. Martin to always make the reader feel they're on the edge of knowing what's truly going on and constantly turning the pages to see if they're right.
Towards the end of the book, the story takes a drastic turn, one which felt rushed at first to me until I thought about it in the context of the Hollenguard trilogy. Once certain events transpire, the characters are swept away by the chaotic aftermath, and this is truly felt in the story's climax, something I feel Martin has expertly captured and crafted.
Martin has made it known that this is one of the more personal stories he has written, reflected in the love shared between Cheyla and her father, a correlation of sorts with becoming a father himself. As a parent myself, the connection between Cheyla and her father rings true, and adds another emotional layer to the story.
In short, this is definitely an entertaining read, whether or not you've read any or all of Martin's Hollenguard trilogy. That said, if you haven't checked out the trilogy, this book will likely coax you into doing so.
After an intriguing introductory chapter, Martin eases longtime readers into the story with a chapter featuring Kamil, the primary protagonist from the Hollenguard trilogy. Cheyla and her father are patrons at Kamil's father's inn, making a brief stop before moving on to the city of Kevtin for the Autumn Tournament. There, Cheyla intends to compete in distance archery, a skill she proves to be quite adept at in a friendly contest with Kamil.
The story mainly follows Cheyla's journey to Kevtin, as well as the events surrounding the tournament. She meets several people, many who are much more than they seem(whether for the good or bad). The writing is fast paced, and there is a constant level of tension, deftly constructed by S.A. Martin to always make the reader feel they're on the edge of knowing what's truly going on and constantly turning the pages to see if they're right.
Towards the end of the book, the story takes a drastic turn, one which felt rushed at first to me until I thought about it in the context of the Hollenguard trilogy. Once certain events transpire, the characters are swept away by the chaotic aftermath, and this is truly felt in the story's climax, something I feel Martin has expertly captured and crafted.
Martin has made it known that this is one of the more personal stories he has written, reflected in the love shared between Cheyla and her father, a correlation of sorts with becoming a father himself. As a parent myself, the connection between Cheyla and her father rings true, and adds another emotional layer to the story.
In short, this is definitely an entertaining read, whether or not you've read any or all of Martin's Hollenguard trilogy. That said, if you haven't checked out the trilogy, this book will likely coax you into doing so.
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