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The Chronicles of Parthalan #1
Heir to the Sun
A mad king. An escaped slave. One warrior to save the realm...
When Asherah, stripped of both her memory and her dignity, learns that King Sahlgren is responsible for her torment it nearly breaks her. Instead, she leads her fellow slaves to freedom. More prisons are scattered across Parthalan, and Asherah vows to burn them all.
Caol'nir, a warrior descended from the gods, is sworn to serve and defend the king. Then a priestess is murdered, and Caol'nir learns that Sahlgren is to blame. Determined to stop the king, sacred oath or no, Caol'nir joins Asherah's rebellion.
What Caol'nir doesn't know is that Sahlgren has promised the demon lord a woman of rare and singular beauty, a woman whose abilities are rumored to rival the sun god’s themselves…a woman Caol’nir knows all too well.
When Asherah, stripped of both her memory and her dignity, learns that King Sahlgren is responsible for her torment it nearly breaks her. Instead, she leads her fellow slaves to freedom. More prisons are scattered across Parthalan, and Asherah vows to burn them all.
Caol'nir, a warrior descended from the gods, is sworn to serve and defend the king. Then a priestess is murdered, and Caol'nir learns that Sahlgren is to blame. Determined to stop the king, sacred oath or no, Caol'nir joins Asherah's rebellion.
What Caol'nir doesn't know is that Sahlgren has promised the demon lord a woman of rare and singular beauty, a woman whose abilities are rumored to rival the sun god’s themselves…a woman Caol’nir knows all too well.
372 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2011
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Jennifer Allis Provost is a native New Englander who lives in a sprawling colonial along with her beautiful and precocious twins, a dog, two birds, three cats, and a wonderful husband who never forgets to buy ice cream. As a child, she read anything and everything she could get her hands on, including a set of encyclopedias, but fantasy was always her favorite. She spends her days drinking vast amounts of coffee, arguing with her computer, and avoiding any and all domestic behavior.
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Jennifer Allis Provost is a native New Englander who lives in a sprawling colonial along with her beautiful and precocious twins, a dog, two birds, three cats, and a wonderful husband who never forgets to buy ice cream. As a child, she read anything and everything she could get her hands on, including a set of encyclopedias, but fantasy was always her favorite. She spends her days drinking vast amounts of coffee, arguing with her computer, and avoiding any and all domestic behavior.
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November 8, 2022
wow! This series was just what I was looking for.
This book was such a good read, loved following two different stories and the way all the characters came together from completely different walks of life. It was such an amazing first book, I will happily read every book in the series.
Very excited about this series.
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This book was such a good read, loved following two different stories and the way all the characters came together from completely different walks of life. It was such an amazing first book, I will happily read every book in the series.
Very excited about this series.
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July 30, 2019
I have not cried this much in a long, long time.
As cheesy as it sounds, I wish lormac had survived somehow because after everything Atherah had been through, the least she deserved was a long life at her mate’s side and I was rooting for them. I cried so much that I nearly took away a star for the pain the ending caused me, but that would be unfair. A book is only as good as the emotion it can rouse in you.
As cheesy as it sounds, I wish lormac had survived somehow because after everything Atherah had been through, the least she deserved was a long life at her mate’s side and I was rooting for them. I cried so much that I nearly took away a star for the pain the ending caused me, but that would be unfair. A book is only as good as the emotion it can rouse in you.
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June 28, 2015
From the first few chapters, I was addicted to the fantasy and romance of this novel. Ms. Provost weaves a beautiful and captivating tale of love, mythology, rebellion, and a fight for freedom against demons and an evil, oppressive King.
Of all the fantasy tales I've read, this is one that held my attention from the prologue all the way to the very last sentence. The rich history and vivid descriptions of Parthalan and its inhabitants are colorful, magical, and pure fantasy. I love books that draw the reader into their worlds, the kind of books in which you easily lose yourself, and Heir to the Sun succeeds several times over. I lost track of time reading this book because I kept telling myself, "Just one more chapter... Just one more..."
Personally, I've always loved a good love story and Ms. Provost gives us not one, but two! I knew immediately that I would be swooning over Caol'nir, the guard assigned to watch over the Priestess Alluria, and his heart-wrencing love for her. Then there's Asherah and King Lormac, who are so different but work so perfectly as a couple. I'll say it again, I could not put this book down.
Thank you to Ms. Provost for a beautiful and captivating story. I eagerly await the next installment!
Of all the fantasy tales I've read, this is one that held my attention from the prologue all the way to the very last sentence. The rich history and vivid descriptions of Parthalan and its inhabitants are colorful, magical, and pure fantasy. I love books that draw the reader into their worlds, the kind of books in which you easily lose yourself, and Heir to the Sun succeeds several times over. I lost track of time reading this book because I kept telling myself, "Just one more chapter... Just one more..."
Personally, I've always loved a good love story and Ms. Provost gives us not one, but two! I knew immediately that I would be swooning over Caol'nir, the guard assigned to watch over the Priestess Alluria, and his heart-wrencing love for her. Then there's Asherah and King Lormac, who are so different but work so perfectly as a couple. I'll say it again, I could not put this book down.
Thank you to Ms. Provost for a beautiful and captivating story. I eagerly await the next installment!
July 14, 2013
Heir to the Sun is a romantic-fantasy about elves, faeries, demons, kings, queens, and even priestesses!
King Sahlgren, the Faerie King, selfishly hands his faeries over to demons, in order to extend Parthalon's borders. He essentially makes a deal with the devil, disregarding his own people to further his reign. His faeries are beaten, raped, and abused horribly, but they hold out hope that "Asherah" will come to free them. When two of the imprisoned slaves, Hillel and Torim, realize it is their King who has enslaved them, they realize it is up to them to save themselves.
Meanwhile, an unlikely relationship is forming between a Priestess, Alluria, and a guard, Caol'nir who was hired by King Sahlgren to watch her. In their case, love knows no bounds.
Hillel,(later known as Asherah), once enslaved and now free, very bravely leads the imprisoned slaves to freedom, while burning down other prison-camps as they go. She frees every imprisoned faerie along their path, and together they all venture to King Lormac for his help. Asherah and King Lormac also fall in love, despite their vast differences.
The characters come together when Caol'nir joins Asherah in her rebellion. Caol'nir learns that his King is not the noble man he thought he was; despite being taught to love, fear, and respect the King no matter what, or else! When he finds Alluria on her back, seconds away from being raped by a demon, he swoops in and destroys the demon to save Alluria. He learns that King Sahlgren is once again to blame, as he promised Alluria to the Demon-lord.
In a vicious battle, King Lormac is killed, and Asherah is devastated. Asherah becomes the Queen of Parthalon, but life isn't sweet, as she would throw it all away just to be with King Lormac again.
Alluria, (who has since learned that she is incredibly the daughter of the Sun God), and Caol'nir go on and live a happy existence. She bears several of his children, with their fifth child on the way. They feel this child is destined for great things.
I enjoyed reading this book both for its romantic and fantasy elements. The sweet, yet forbidden love between both Alluria and Caol'nir, and Asherah and King Lormac kept me turning the pages. Anyone with a strong interest in fantasy, with lots and lots of romance would enjoy this book. Five stars!
King Sahlgren, the Faerie King, selfishly hands his faeries over to demons, in order to extend Parthalon's borders. He essentially makes a deal with the devil, disregarding his own people to further his reign. His faeries are beaten, raped, and abused horribly, but they hold out hope that "Asherah" will come to free them. When two of the imprisoned slaves, Hillel and Torim, realize it is their King who has enslaved them, they realize it is up to them to save themselves.
Meanwhile, an unlikely relationship is forming between a Priestess, Alluria, and a guard, Caol'nir who was hired by King Sahlgren to watch her. In their case, love knows no bounds.
Hillel,(later known as Asherah), once enslaved and now free, very bravely leads the imprisoned slaves to freedom, while burning down other prison-camps as they go. She frees every imprisoned faerie along their path, and together they all venture to King Lormac for his help. Asherah and King Lormac also fall in love, despite their vast differences.
The characters come together when Caol'nir joins Asherah in her rebellion. Caol'nir learns that his King is not the noble man he thought he was; despite being taught to love, fear, and respect the King no matter what, or else! When he finds Alluria on her back, seconds away from being raped by a demon, he swoops in and destroys the demon to save Alluria. He learns that King Sahlgren is once again to blame, as he promised Alluria to the Demon-lord.
In a vicious battle, King Lormac is killed, and Asherah is devastated. Asherah becomes the Queen of Parthalon, but life isn't sweet, as she would throw it all away just to be with King Lormac again.
Alluria, (who has since learned that she is incredibly the daughter of the Sun God), and Caol'nir go on and live a happy existence. She bears several of his children, with their fifth child on the way. They feel this child is destined for great things.
I enjoyed reading this book both for its romantic and fantasy elements. The sweet, yet forbidden love between both Alluria and Caol'nir, and Asherah and King Lormac kept me turning the pages. Anyone with a strong interest in fantasy, with lots and lots of romance would enjoy this book. Five stars!
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June 2, 2022
I absolutely devoured this book! I needed more and I got more with this one. The push and the pull, the whirlwind of emotions and over all just everything about this book was good!.
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September 19, 2011I really enjoyed Heir to the Sun. The cover does it no justice at all.
There are several main characters we have, Caol'nir a warrior, who is in love with a priestess he is sworn to protect and not touch. There is also Asherah, a fae enslaved by demons.
Asherah is an amazing character, so amazingly strong that any woman would be proud to be her, she has amazingly hard times but she is a fighter.
I don't want to say too much in fear that I will spoil something but oh my god!!
There was more than once that I gasped out loud because something unexpected happened, so many times where I thought I was going to hate the author for doing something to a character I liked...but she pulled through (all is forgiven Jenn).
In my opinion Heir to the Sun is beautifully written, there are so many great lines that I wish I had copied down, lines that make your heart melt and you can't help but wish you had written them...or even better have said to you by a special someone.
Caol'nir and Asherah have very separate stories until later in the book when all paths meet after some amazing twists and turns.
This is a book full of love and hate, hope and hurt and fighting for good and fighting for revenge.
I'm really sorry this is so short but it is so difficult to sum this up without giving away something important.
If you have read the Divine series by P.C.Cast I think its quite similar, the world is similar and they are both really good.
There are several main characters we have, Caol'nir a warrior, who is in love with a priestess he is sworn to protect and not touch. There is also Asherah, a fae enslaved by demons.
Asherah is an amazing character, so amazingly strong that any woman would be proud to be her, she has amazingly hard times but she is a fighter.
I don't want to say too much in fear that I will spoil something but oh my god!!
There was more than once that I gasped out loud because something unexpected happened, so many times where I thought I was going to hate the author for doing something to a character I liked...but she pulled through (all is forgiven Jenn).
In my opinion Heir to the Sun is beautifully written, there are so many great lines that I wish I had copied down, lines that make your heart melt and you can't help but wish you had written them...or even better have said to you by a special someone.
Caol'nir and Asherah have very separate stories until later in the book when all paths meet after some amazing twists and turns.
This is a book full of love and hate, hope and hurt and fighting for good and fighting for revenge.
I'm really sorry this is so short but it is so difficult to sum this up without giving away something important.
If you have read the Divine series by P.C.Cast I think its quite similar, the world is similar and they are both really good.
December 18, 2011
Heir to the Sun by Jennifer Allis Provost is the follow up novel to Rise of the Deva'shi. It does work as a standalone however. I personally think I would not have enjoyed it as much without having read Rise of the Deva'shi and having an idea about where Asherah ends up.
When the book starts out you follow two separate story lines. The first follows Hillel (later becoming Asherah) and Torim. The ladies are in a prison camp run by demons. They are there basically to be breeding mares. The second story follow Caol'nir, a temple guard who is in love with one of the priestesses it is his duty to protect.
The stories progress at an even pace and after Hillel and Torim manage to organize an escape that turns into a rebellion. Freeing as many slaves from the prison camps that they find they flee into Elven lands to ask King Lormac for help.
I enjoyed this book a bit more than the first. There was still a lot of romance for my taste, but it was balanced well with intermittent action and some strong character development. I think going with the background of Asherah was an excellent choice by Jennifer. She was such a strong character in the first book and showing the amount of adversity she overcame to reach her position really made for a wonderful tale. This book is great for fans of romantics fantasies filled with faeries and elves.
Review copy provided by the author.
When the book starts out you follow two separate story lines. The first follows Hillel (later becoming Asherah) and Torim. The ladies are in a prison camp run by demons. They are there basically to be breeding mares. The second story follow Caol'nir, a temple guard who is in love with one of the priestesses it is his duty to protect.
The stories progress at an even pace and after Hillel and Torim manage to organize an escape that turns into a rebellion. Freeing as many slaves from the prison camps that they find they flee into Elven lands to ask King Lormac for help.
I enjoyed this book a bit more than the first. There was still a lot of romance for my taste, but it was balanced well with intermittent action and some strong character development. I think going with the background of Asherah was an excellent choice by Jennifer. She was such a strong character in the first book and showing the amount of adversity she overcame to reach her position really made for a wonderful tale. This book is great for fans of romantics fantasies filled with faeries and elves.
Review copy provided by the author.
September 28, 2017
This was an ok romantic fantasy read. The main races are the elfin and faerie. There are other races with short mentions and appearances in the book. The story focuses on 2 different couples who eventually cross paths due to a common cause. There's a lot of slow moments especially with one couple. Their stolen touches, words of endearment, and yearning glances really drag on for awhile because of their positions/title. The writting style is different. It's in 3rd person then there will be random chapters that are in first person view of the 2 main females continuing on with the story.
September 8, 2016
Heir to the Son had me hooked from the very first chapter. I could not put it down.Romantic Fantacy at it's finest. Epic love,betrayal,revenge,and so much more! I highly recommend it! I already bought the next book in the series!
December 20, 2017
*This book was given to me by the author in exchange for an honest review*
The story starts with two different events going on at the same time. The first one is that Hillel and Torim are fairies who are imprisoned (along with many other fairies) by a cruel king named King Sahlgren. The woman are taken from their cells by demon creatures called Mordeth who rape the woman and try to impregnate them so they can have more demon creatures in the world. Hillel along with one of the nicer guards plot a way to stop and escape their hell and try to get as many woman saved as possible. The second story line across the world, starts with Caol’nir, who is an elf guard, along with his twin Caol’nor, his older brother Fiornacht and their father Tor. Their jobs are to protect the priestesses that live in a sacred temple. The priestesses make a vow and are mated to the God Olluhm. They must be untouched in every way and are completely unattainable because they are waiting in hope that he will visit them and impregnate them, and he won’t if they are tainted. Caol’nir however pays particular attention to one priestess named Alluria. He has been in love with her for a long time and will always go out of his way to help or get her anything she wants or needs. Alluria needs his help to get out of the temple and go get some specific herbs. While out, they talk and get to know one another better, and Alluria seems to like Caol’nir too. They both know it’s forbidden for them to be together but Alluria goes through a trial to prove her love to Caol’nir which will stop her mate bond with Olluhm. However something or someone seems to be getting into the temple and doing horrible things to the priestesses. It’s up to Caol’nir and his family to try to figure out what it is and stop it by any means necessary. The stories start separately but events take place that bring the characters together to take on the evils in the world.
This fantasy story was so addicting right from the very beginning. I was a little leery about the different story lines going on at the same time but it just flows together so well. It’s fast paced, the characters are great and you really start to love them and love their relationships. It’s not insta-love because the characters do actually get to know one another first and some have deep rooted issues that have to be addressed in times. Characters do take it slow, learn about one another and understand that their relationships take time. The ending though throws you such a punch that you don’t see coming. I was very shocked by how it ended and wished it was different, but that just shows that I loved all the characters and the story so much. I definitely want to continue on with this series.
***Review has been done in conjunction with Nerd Girl Official. For more information regarding our reviews please visit our Fansite: www.facebook.com/NerdGirl.ng***
The story starts with two different events going on at the same time. The first one is that Hillel and Torim are fairies who are imprisoned (along with many other fairies) by a cruel king named King Sahlgren. The woman are taken from their cells by demon creatures called Mordeth who rape the woman and try to impregnate them so they can have more demon creatures in the world. Hillel along with one of the nicer guards plot a way to stop and escape their hell and try to get as many woman saved as possible. The second story line across the world, starts with Caol’nir, who is an elf guard, along with his twin Caol’nor, his older brother Fiornacht and their father Tor. Their jobs are to protect the priestesses that live in a sacred temple. The priestesses make a vow and are mated to the God Olluhm. They must be untouched in every way and are completely unattainable because they are waiting in hope that he will visit them and impregnate them, and he won’t if they are tainted. Caol’nir however pays particular attention to one priestess named Alluria. He has been in love with her for a long time and will always go out of his way to help or get her anything she wants or needs. Alluria needs his help to get out of the temple and go get some specific herbs. While out, they talk and get to know one another better, and Alluria seems to like Caol’nir too. They both know it’s forbidden for them to be together but Alluria goes through a trial to prove her love to Caol’nir which will stop her mate bond with Olluhm. However something or someone seems to be getting into the temple and doing horrible things to the priestesses. It’s up to Caol’nir and his family to try to figure out what it is and stop it by any means necessary. The stories start separately but events take place that bring the characters together to take on the evils in the world.
This fantasy story was so addicting right from the very beginning. I was a little leery about the different story lines going on at the same time but it just flows together so well. It’s fast paced, the characters are great and you really start to love them and love their relationships. It’s not insta-love because the characters do actually get to know one another first and some have deep rooted issues that have to be addressed in times. Characters do take it slow, learn about one another and understand that their relationships take time. The ending though throws you such a punch that you don’t see coming. I was very shocked by how it ended and wished it was different, but that just shows that I loved all the characters and the story so much. I definitely want to continue on with this series.
***Review has been done in conjunction with Nerd Girl Official. For more information regarding our reviews please visit our Fansite: www.facebook.com/NerdGirl.ng***
January 25, 2024
I'm not sure how we're supposed to feel about anything that happens in this book.
It started out confusing, with POVs that seemingly had very little to do with each other, but also interesting enough to hold my attention to continue. Asherah's captivity and escape, the scary stuff in the temple, the will they won't they of the priestess and her knight or whatever he is, even Leran as a character, it's all interesting.
But then we hear that the ex-priestess is in danger from the demon dude who escaped the prison Lormac put him in and they are stressed for a bit but a couple of pages later her mate and his dad are smiling and laughing at stuff as if they have no care in the world, there are so many chapters devoted to Asherah being traumatised and Lormac alternating between respecting her boundaries and overstepping them, her feeling hot and cold about him. The whiplash I got from reading about her feelings towards him. And it's all distracting from the nothing that's happening while the ex-priestess is in danger, while there are still dojas that hold slaves, while the fae king gets to do whatever he wants.
There is some action, with Asherah freeing herself and others held captive with her (but we are merely told that they liberate a bunch of others too, there's no action or suspense there), we get one battle with the elves but it's super anticlimactic, even the disemboweled elf being almost glossed over.
This is very romance heavy but the two romances we get are an insta-love story where I'm not sure why they like each other, and a relentless lust-fueled obsession of a guy who's old enough to understand why boundaries are important but doesn't have the self control to consistently respect them, despite having been king for centuries, to a traumatised woman who's been through hell and doesn't know who she is.
I'm gonna DNF at 70%. All I want to know is if this author cares at all about her characters. Because it reads like they don't. There's no love towards these characters, there are no emotions in this narrative. I feel so detached from all of them that I don't really care if their land is saved or what happens to anyone.
It started out confusing, with POVs that seemingly had very little to do with each other, but also interesting enough to hold my attention to continue. Asherah's captivity and escape, the scary stuff in the temple, the will they won't they of the priestess and her knight or whatever he is, even Leran as a character, it's all interesting.
But then we hear that the ex-priestess is in danger from the demon dude who escaped the prison Lormac put him in and they are stressed for a bit but a couple of pages later her mate and his dad are smiling and laughing at stuff as if they have no care in the world, there are so many chapters devoted to Asherah being traumatised and Lormac alternating between respecting her boundaries and overstepping them, her feeling hot and cold about him. The whiplash I got from reading about her feelings towards him. And it's all distracting from the nothing that's happening while the ex-priestess is in danger, while there are still dojas that hold slaves, while the fae king gets to do whatever he wants.
There is some action, with Asherah freeing herself and others held captive with her (but we are merely told that they liberate a bunch of others too, there's no action or suspense there), we get one battle with the elves but it's super anticlimactic, even the disemboweled elf being almost glossed over.
This is very romance heavy but the two romances we get are an insta-love story where I'm not sure why they like each other, and a relentless lust-fueled obsession of a guy who's old enough to understand why boundaries are important but doesn't have the self control to consistently respect them, despite having been king for centuries, to a traumatised woman who's been through hell and doesn't know who she is.
I'm gonna DNF at 70%. All I want to know is if this author cares at all about her characters. Because it reads like they don't. There's no love towards these characters, there are no emotions in this narrative. I feel so detached from all of them that I don't really care if their land is saved or what happens to anyone.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 19, 2017
I'm happy to have come across Heir to the Sun. From the first page, starting with the story about Olluhm and Cydia, the creatures of of the fae, I was hooked. If you're looking for fantasy, love, magic, and blood...this is for you. I don't want to really call it Fantasy Romance, though it does lean closer towards that, but the HEA is kind of up in the air for me. It's Fantasy with strong romantic elements. I won't give away spoilers, but there IS a HEA, just not what I was expecting.
In Heir to the Sun, we follow Hillel and Torim, two fae women who are imprisoned by mordeths (demons). They've grown close during their captivity. They suffer horrendously, until they are are able to escape. From there, they meet with Lormac, the Elven King. I loved this man. Loved him. So. Much. He was endearing, he was...a mountain, sturdy and strong. Again..don't want to give anything away! (Ugh!) But Hillel, who becomes known as Asherah, is an amazingly strong woman who rises up to be a leader who loves her people dearly. She has a very close bond with Torim.
We also follow Caol'nir, a fae man who has sworn to keep the priestess's safe and Alluria, a priestess he has loved since the moment he laid eyes on her...and who is also forbidden, as she is meant to be mated to Olluhm. Both are willing to sacrifice so that they might be together, but there is something much darker at play.
I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be reading the following books in the series. The writing was descriptive, it flowed, and Jennifer Allis Provost did an amazing job at telling a story. So if you're a lover of fantasy romance, check it out!
In Heir to the Sun, we follow Hillel and Torim, two fae women who are imprisoned by mordeths (demons). They've grown close during their captivity. They suffer horrendously, until they are are able to escape. From there, they meet with Lormac, the Elven King. I loved this man. Loved him. So. Much. He was endearing, he was...a mountain, sturdy and strong. Again..don't want to give anything away! (Ugh!) But Hillel, who becomes known as Asherah, is an amazingly strong woman who rises up to be a leader who loves her people dearly. She has a very close bond with Torim.
We also follow Caol'nir, a fae man who has sworn to keep the priestess's safe and Alluria, a priestess he has loved since the moment he laid eyes on her...and who is also forbidden, as she is meant to be mated to Olluhm. Both are willing to sacrifice so that they might be together, but there is something much darker at play.
I really enjoyed this book and will definitely be reading the following books in the series. The writing was descriptive, it flowed, and Jennifer Allis Provost did an amazing job at telling a story. So if you're a lover of fantasy romance, check it out!
January 24, 2023
The fae king has grown bored after centuries of rule and in his madness has made a pact with demons which allows them to enslave his people. Ashera wants her torture at the hands of the demons to end, and when she finds out that it is her king who is responsible she begins a rebellion, one that will eventually lead her to the elf king, Lormac. Caol'nir is a warrior destined to spend his life guarding the great temple, and he hates it until the day Alluria, a priestess, arrives from another temple. Now all he wants is to be with her even though it is forbidden since she is one of his god's brides.
Wow, this is a fantastic and action packed adventure with magic, demons, romance, and unexpected, sometimes surprising twists in the plot that kept me on the edge of my seat. Fascinating, well written, and unique characters who come together to save their people, and their world. A must read that I highly recommend.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Wow, this is a fantastic and action packed adventure with magic, demons, romance, and unexpected, sometimes surprising twists in the plot that kept me on the edge of my seat. Fascinating, well written, and unique characters who come together to save their people, and their world. A must read that I highly recommend.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
January 29, 2023
This is a fantastic story about betrayal, love, great evil and rebellion with great characters and not one but two storylines coming together to woo the reader. i was drawn into both the romances as well as the rebellion against pure evil and a selfish abhorrent king who proves that power corrupts.
Jennifer Allis Provost has done a great job developing the story around Hillel/Asherah and Caol’nir while giving ample space to many more of the well developed characters. It’s mostly fast paced with sweet, interesting and strong characters in a world of fairies, demons and elves. There are unexpected twists and turns that leaves one breathless and vexed, to say it mildly without giving much away. I much enjoyed it and will most certainly read the sequel! Thank you Jennifer!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Jennifer Allis Provost has done a great job developing the story around Hillel/Asherah and Caol’nir while giving ample space to many more of the well developed characters. It’s mostly fast paced with sweet, interesting and strong characters in a world of fairies, demons and elves. There are unexpected twists and turns that leaves one breathless and vexed, to say it mildly without giving much away. I much enjoyed it and will most certainly read the sequel! Thank you Jennifer!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 26, 2024
Interesting story. Asherah is a slave who is abused from a child until she is a young woman who organizes an escape for all in the dungeon. She will become the voice and leader of the escapees as they move toward the elves kingdom seeking help for the war against her king and the demons. Lormac, the elven king, will become attracted to Asherah and will have to patience as she has no trust in men. In the kingdom, Caol'nir will become attracted to the priestess, Alluria and she will question her devotion to the gods. This book is full of intrique, danger, epic fights and will have emotions that will either make you smile or be so very sad. I look forward to reading the next book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 13, 2023
Born of the gods and all that jazz…
‘However, being born of the earth has its own merits.’
There’s something to be said about being grounded rather than being in the clouds!
A dark tale of kings, priestesses, and warriors on a crusade to protect the realm from demonic dominance and destruction.
I appreciate that the author touches upon the aftermath of trauma. Some things may seem back to normal on the surface, but beneath lies a festering pool of pain.
‘You must be patient with her, for as terrible as the wounds on her skin are, her soul was cut much more deeply.’
Fave line:
‘Surprise is for lesser warriors […] Fae fear no foe!’
I have the next four in series (The Virgin Queen, Rise of the Deva'shi, Golem, & Elfsong) as well as an anthology ‘Pieces of Parthalan’.
‘However, being born of the earth has its own merits.’
There’s something to be said about being grounded rather than being in the clouds!
A dark tale of kings, priestesses, and warriors on a crusade to protect the realm from demonic dominance and destruction.
I appreciate that the author touches upon the aftermath of trauma. Some things may seem back to normal on the surface, but beneath lies a festering pool of pain.
‘You must be patient with her, for as terrible as the wounds on her skin are, her soul was cut much more deeply.’
Fave line:
‘Surprise is for lesser warriors […] Fae fear no foe!’
I have the next four in series (The Virgin Queen, Rise of the Deva'shi, Golem, & Elfsong) as well as an anthology ‘Pieces of Parthalan’.
September 22, 2017
First of all, like other people have noted before me, the cover of this book seems a tad juvenile and does not really match the actual novel.
I have this book on my kindle and I was pleasantly surprised at how truly awesome it was. I loved it. I loved the characters, the story itself and the writing style. I am actually stunned that it has so few reviews/reads.
I have this book on my kindle and I was pleasantly surprised at how truly awesome it was. I loved it. I loved the characters, the story itself and the writing style. I am actually stunned that it has so few reviews/reads.
January 21, 2023
I enjoyed this book, it was fast paced and filled with action. It was also filled with heartache, betrayal and love.
Great world building and the character development was good, you got to watch as they overcame trauma and build lives or simply explore the way friendships turned into something more.
I received this as an ARC for my honest review thanks to BookSirens
Great world building and the character development was good, you got to watch as they overcame trauma and build lives or simply explore the way friendships turned into something more.
I received this as an ARC for my honest review thanks to BookSirens
November 11, 2023
Enjoyable , good world and character building
The author was really good at world and character building in Heir to the Sun. Exciting, suspenseful with believable characters. The reason it gets four stars instead of five is due to the typos and the grammatical errors. It could use better proofreading and editing.
The author was really good at world and character building in Heir to the Sun. Exciting, suspenseful with believable characters. The reason it gets four stars instead of five is due to the typos and the grammatical errors. It could use better proofreading and editing.
July 2, 2022
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book!!
Jennifer Allis Provost has done a great work, she is now in my list of favs….hoping in book 2 ✨
Highly recommend!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Jennifer Allis Provost has done a great work, she is now in my list of favs….hoping in book 2 ✨
Highly recommend!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 17, 2022
In a fit of whimsy, I hereby announce I will give everyone five stars, but the reviews may not reflect it.
An enjoyable YA tale with some bite - https://booknest.eu/reviews/spfbo/247...
An enjoyable YA tale with some bite - https://booknest.eu/reviews/spfbo/247...
October 28, 2022
Loved it!! I devoured this book and promptly started on the second. The world building is wonderful and the lore of the lands explained and easy to understand.
The characters are well written and storyline holds you in its grip page after page.
The characters are well written and storyline holds you in its grip page after page.
March 10, 2023
Demons and Politics
I read book two first, but it didn't prepare me for the horrors and thrills of this one. A break out of slaves held by demons, a former slave becoming a leader, an evil king and plots aplenty.
I think I am addicted. Book three beckons.
I read book two first, but it didn't prepare me for the horrors and thrills of this one. A break out of slaves held by demons, a former slave becoming a leader, an evil king and plots aplenty.
I think I am addicted. Book three beckons.
June 6, 2023
This book really captured the essence and detail of the character. A strong female character with romantic plot.
I received an e-advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an e-advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
July 29, 2017
Super
Superb reading. Fun and entertaining. Could not stop reading. Great first book from a new author. I recommend this as a first purchase or your 101st purchase.
Superb reading. Fun and entertaining. Could not stop reading. Great first book from a new author. I recommend this as a first purchase or your 101st purchase.
October 15, 2017
I received a copy from the author for an honest review.
This was an amazing read with a nice blend of romance and fantasy.
Caol'nir and Alluria's forbidden love was sweet, exciting and thrilling.
Lormac and Asherah's love story was intense but incredibly moving. I admired Lormac: he was caring, considerate and never pushed Asherah. He helped heal a broken woman in more ways than one. My heart broke for Asherah: she endured what no woman should have yet she comes out fighting like a true warrior. I liked the fact that Lormac acknowledges her fighting spirit and doesn't try to change what she's come to be: hope for those enslaved.
The book captivated my attention from start to finish. I loved the complexity, intensity and depths of the characters. There were moments I smiled, cried and a particular scene where I felt my heart completely shatter. I'm definitely adding Jennifer to my favourite author list: she's delivered a fantastic book which has exceeded my expectations in every way imaginable.
This was an amazing read with a nice blend of romance and fantasy.
Caol'nir and Alluria's forbidden love was sweet, exciting and thrilling.
Lormac and Asherah's love story was intense but incredibly moving. I admired Lormac: he was caring, considerate and never pushed Asherah. He helped heal a broken woman in more ways than one. My heart broke for Asherah: she endured what no woman should have yet she comes out fighting like a true warrior. I liked the fact that Lormac acknowledges her fighting spirit and doesn't try to change what she's come to be: hope for those enslaved.
The book captivated my attention from start to finish. I loved the complexity, intensity and depths of the characters. There were moments I smiled, cried and a particular scene where I felt my heart completely shatter. I'm definitely adding Jennifer to my favourite author list: she's delivered a fantastic book which has exceeded my expectations in every way imaginable.
July 8, 2016
In this story, Alluria, a fairy priestess, and Caol'nir, a faery warrior sworn to keep her safe and chaste, have fallen madly in love. She brakes her vows to her God and the two are soon bound to each other. But something in the temple is wrong. One of the other priestesses was murdered by a demon. Caol'nir, desperate to find out who did it, follows the King on a clandestine mission. He realizes that the King is working with a demon.
Through further investigation, he discovers that the faeries in other parts of the realms were held hostage by their King in order to force demons on them. The King is hoping to raise a half demon, half fairy army in order to conquer the realm. But the faeries have decided it's time to resist. Asherah decides it's time to fight back. She and her friends brake out of the jail holding them and begin burning down every jail they come to on their way to meet with the Elvin King to beg for his assistance. He agrees, and along the way, he chooses Asherah to be his forever mate. Yes, this does sound like it's just about sex, but in this world, it's another way to say bound to each other.But she isn't sure she can trust him after being a victim for so long, Asherah is unsure how to just be a woman.
While preparations for war are made, Caol'nir finds out something even more frightening than he ever imagined. In order to get the demons to help build the King's army, he promised the head of the demons a woman. But not just any woman. Any woman directly descended from the Gods with beauty and magic beyond compare. However... she sits a little too close to home for Caol'nir. The fight becomes personal as he fights for more than just the realm... his own future.
Can the faeries be saved? Is the King's mixed race too much for everyone to take on? Will Caol'nir have to sacrifice the only thing he cares about.
Now, the first thing I have to say about this book is that I loved it! But it took me a couple chapters to get there. When reading this book, you need to be patient. Provost had a whole world to set up and it takes a minute. However, it is worth the wait because this is one of the best fantasies I have picked up in a long time.
Heat wise, I give Provost a lot of credit. Asherah had been raped by multiple demons for years and the stress of it took its tole. The Elvin King took his time and understood what she needed. He didn't force her past her fears but waited for her to come to him. When they finally come together, it is a beautiful scene. Anyone who has ever suffered a trauma, would appreciate this scene.
The names were a little confusing at first. Some of them were a little close together but I figured it out.
My favorite character was the Elvin King. He was funny and took care of his son...even when he was cock blocking and insisted on sharing a bed with him and Asherah. As of yesterday, he was definitely my Man Crush Monday.
Give this book a chance and you will definitely reread the book multiple times.
Through further investigation, he discovers that the faeries in other parts of the realms were held hostage by their King in order to force demons on them. The King is hoping to raise a half demon, half fairy army in order to conquer the realm. But the faeries have decided it's time to resist. Asherah decides it's time to fight back. She and her friends brake out of the jail holding them and begin burning down every jail they come to on their way to meet with the Elvin King to beg for his assistance. He agrees, and along the way, he chooses Asherah to be his forever mate. Yes, this does sound like it's just about sex, but in this world, it's another way to say bound to each other.But she isn't sure she can trust him after being a victim for so long, Asherah is unsure how to just be a woman.
While preparations for war are made, Caol'nir finds out something even more frightening than he ever imagined. In order to get the demons to help build the King's army, he promised the head of the demons a woman. But not just any woman. Any woman directly descended from the Gods with beauty and magic beyond compare. However... she sits a little too close to home for Caol'nir. The fight becomes personal as he fights for more than just the realm... his own future.
Can the faeries be saved? Is the King's mixed race too much for everyone to take on? Will Caol'nir have to sacrifice the only thing he cares about.
Now, the first thing I have to say about this book is that I loved it! But it took me a couple chapters to get there. When reading this book, you need to be patient. Provost had a whole world to set up and it takes a minute. However, it is worth the wait because this is one of the best fantasies I have picked up in a long time.
Heat wise, I give Provost a lot of credit. Asherah had been raped by multiple demons for years and the stress of it took its tole. The Elvin King took his time and understood what she needed. He didn't force her past her fears but waited for her to come to him. When they finally come together, it is a beautiful scene. Anyone who has ever suffered a trauma, would appreciate this scene.
The names were a little confusing at first. Some of them were a little close together but I figured it out.
My favorite character was the Elvin King. He was funny and took care of his son...even when he was cock blocking and insisted on sharing a bed with him and Asherah. As of yesterday, he was definitely my Man Crush Monday.
Give this book a chance and you will definitely reread the book multiple times.
June 12, 2015
Dive into a world of Fae and Elves, though not in the traditional sense. The Fae are children of gods, lovers, warriors and generally peaceful. The Elves are known for their warriors, they are feirce and proud and born of the earth. The world painted in Heir to the Sun is vivid and full. Though it has parralels to earth, it is very distinctive with it's own charm and vibrancy. It is difficult to create an entire world of people with history and races and culture. Ms. Provost does an impressive job of writing many layers with a clever hand that encompass Gods, Magic and rich history.
I loved the romantic story lines woven into what could have been a book of just violence and war. Although we begin our tale with Hillel as a slave, enduring torture and horrendous brutality, we do not stay there long. Hillel has a feirceness in her that screams to live and free her fellow slaves, she is a Fae who has no memory of her past or any knowledge of why she has been captured and imprisoned, or by whom.
Soon Hillel has a chance to escape and so begins the journey of a woman who would lead her people to freedom. I loved Hillel's (Ashera) character. She is strong but vulnerable and damaged. Of all the characters I wanted her to triumph.
Seeking help from the Elves, Ashera meets the king; Lormac. He falls desperately in love and pursues her with a kindness and patience I found touching.
Woven into the story in it's own thread we follow Alluria, a priestess, and Caol'nir a warrior sworn to protect her and her chastity. Their forbidden love is addicting to read, I wanted them from the start to toss aside their vows and be together, but their character and loyalty played out and I loved them more for it.
We follow our heroes and heroines through a tale of betrayel, Magic, Gods and battle. Ashera seeks to free her people, Lormac seeks to keep his own stay safe while aiding the woman he loves. Caol'nir seeks to keep the land he loves free of evil and protect his preistess, and Alluria seeks to unravel the mystery within her temple.
A kingdom in strife full of a captivating people makes Heir to the Sun a thrilling read.
Well done to Jennifer Provost!
I loved the romantic story lines woven into what could have been a book of just violence and war. Although we begin our tale with Hillel as a slave, enduring torture and horrendous brutality, we do not stay there long. Hillel has a feirceness in her that screams to live and free her fellow slaves, she is a Fae who has no memory of her past or any knowledge of why she has been captured and imprisoned, or by whom.
Soon Hillel has a chance to escape and so begins the journey of a woman who would lead her people to freedom. I loved Hillel's (Ashera) character. She is strong but vulnerable and damaged. Of all the characters I wanted her to triumph.
Seeking help from the Elves, Ashera meets the king; Lormac. He falls desperately in love and pursues her with a kindness and patience I found touching.
Woven into the story in it's own thread we follow Alluria, a priestess, and Caol'nir a warrior sworn to protect her and her chastity. Their forbidden love is addicting to read, I wanted them from the start to toss aside their vows and be together, but their character and loyalty played out and I loved them more for it.
We follow our heroes and heroines through a tale of betrayel, Magic, Gods and battle. Ashera seeks to free her people, Lormac seeks to keep his own stay safe while aiding the woman he loves. Caol'nir seeks to keep the land he loves free of evil and protect his preistess, and Alluria seeks to unravel the mystery within her temple.
A kingdom in strife full of a captivating people makes Heir to the Sun a thrilling read.
Well done to Jennifer Provost!
February 10, 2012
originally appeared on:Bookshelf Confessions
I kind of felt guilty, since I have read this book last a while ago, and yet I only have the time to post my review now.. But then I hope, I could still help you readers to like this book the way I did..
First and foremost, I love the cover, but I think it would be a lot better with something showing off faeries, warriors, or something that truly depicts fantasy…
Heir to the sun is really a good epic fantasy.. the strong characters are there, the complicated and engaging plot, unique storyline, and every little bit of one’s imagination.
This book is set in a unique world with rich description. The entire plot is fantastic and original, it always get me by surprise when something happens which I totally didn’t thought would happen..:D Ms. Provost’s writing is especially exceptional, I love her words and how it appealed to me deeply, such great lines…
I find myself totally engaged with the characters’ relationships with each other. There's Caol'nir and Alluria with their forbidden love. And Asherah and Lormac-a powerful king that loves Asherah more than anything.
Although this is a genre of fantasy, I really did find myself wishing I could experience the magical world the characters are into. With the author’s vivid presentations and characters, it’s really easy to lose yourself into their world.
This book is the sequel to Rise of the Deva’shi, but like me you could read this as a stand-alone, the story is easy to grasp, and I think it’s a good thing that the author goes back to Asherah’s past, it gives us glimpses of her how and why.
Full of demons, fae, warriors, kings, elves, trolls, gods, action, romance, Heir to the sun is a though-provoking and soul/emotion-engaging epic fantasy book… Very highly recommended!
I kind of felt guilty, since I have read this book last a while ago, and yet I only have the time to post my review now.. But then I hope, I could still help you readers to like this book the way I did..
First and foremost, I love the cover, but I think it would be a lot better with something showing off faeries, warriors, or something that truly depicts fantasy…
Heir to the sun is really a good epic fantasy.. the strong characters are there, the complicated and engaging plot, unique storyline, and every little bit of one’s imagination.
This book is set in a unique world with rich description. The entire plot is fantastic and original, it always get me by surprise when something happens which I totally didn’t thought would happen..:D Ms. Provost’s writing is especially exceptional, I love her words and how it appealed to me deeply, such great lines…
I find myself totally engaged with the characters’ relationships with each other. There's Caol'nir and Alluria with their forbidden love. And Asherah and Lormac-a powerful king that loves Asherah more than anything.
Although this is a genre of fantasy, I really did find myself wishing I could experience the magical world the characters are into. With the author’s vivid presentations and characters, it’s really easy to lose yourself into their world.
This book is the sequel to Rise of the Deva’shi, but like me you could read this as a stand-alone, the story is easy to grasp, and I think it’s a good thing that the author goes back to Asherah’s past, it gives us glimpses of her how and why.
Full of demons, fae, warriors, kings, elves, trolls, gods, action, romance, Heir to the sun is a though-provoking and soul/emotion-engaging epic fantasy book… Very highly recommended!
October 12, 2015
I received this book free through Goodreads Giveaways. This was pretty good. It's a reasonably interesting fantasy setting - different enough from a standard fantasy setting to be interesting. The plot is decent. The characters could mostly use a little more depth. They have motivations beyond romance, but those motivations are completely overshadowed by their romantic motivations. This book is very, very heavy on romance. There are two primary couples. There's a warrior and a priestess, and those two have virtually no ambitions beyond being together. It makes them a little too shallow. The other couple is a slave-turned-rebel leader and a king. The king, once again, has little motivation beyond loving the woman. But what's especially bad is what's done with the rebel leader. She starts off motivated by a mix of revenge and protectiveness. But once she meets the king, that largely falls by the wayside, in favour of focusing on their relationship. What makes it worse is that her friendship with a fellow ex-slave, which was the highlight of the early part of the story, is pushed hard to the side. Early on, there seem to be implications that the two might be lovers, but as soon as the king starts trying to woo her, her close friend just disappears into the background. And the rebel's mission to free other slaves gets touched on a lot less at that point, and is mostly used as a reason the king loves her.
I feel like the romance ended up being a little too prominent. There needed to be more balance between the romance and everything else.
Also, there were still way too many typos. It's a minor thing, but they always distract me.
On the whole, this is a pretty good book. Fans of romantic fantasy will enjoy it. People who prefer their fantasy a little more plot-heavy won't be as impressed.
I feel like the romance ended up being a little too prominent. There needed to be more balance between the romance and everything else.
Also, there were still way too many typos. It's a minor thing, but they always distract me.
On the whole, this is a pretty good book. Fans of romantic fantasy will enjoy it. People who prefer their fantasy a little more plot-heavy won't be as impressed.
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