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Broken Cloud: the first sunrise
Prince Ikan is Heir Apparent Prince of the Kingdom of Iluji where an ancient spell cast a mighty cloud to hover in the sky of the Kingdom so that the sun does not shine on the land. To make the spell of darkness go away, kings traditionally offer slave girls in a 'grand sacrifice' to the gods of the land, but none had ever been successful. By the bank of the river called the King's Flow, Ikan meets Sarie, a slave girl on the verge of committing a grave offence but could not resist her charm and begins to nurse the idea of a secret affair. Any romantic relationship between a slave girl and a freeborn is a taboo punished by hanging the slave girl. The Prince and the slave would hope the darkness will hide them while he swears to protect her with his life. When a prophecy comes from the priests that Ikan will be the prince to bring sunlight to Iluji, he finds himself in a deathly dilemma. He must sacrifice Sarie to the gods and accomplish the highest glory or see the darkness continue forever and the dynasty's collapse.
251 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 13, 2015
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About the author
Ray Anyasi
43 books26 followersRay Anyasi is one of Africa's most published authors with over 25 books which include; Ujasiri, Bloodline and This Town: a postcard of terror and most recently, Africa's best selling epic fantasy thriller series, Sorrows of Udi. His writing influence is majorly the extraordinary stories of ordinary people who have to confront monstrous challenges they do not orchestrate, yet must overcome. His books like Ujasiri and Sorrows of Udi have been translated to international languages like Portuguese and Spanish. Sorrows of Udi have also been adapted into an animated web series which has made official selections for several international film festivals.
He is also a poet with a poetry collection, "Lines of Thoughts", that includes the acclaimed Ogbanje. Anyasi continues to partake in the global conversations that concerns political and social developments; his book, How to Terrorize Terrorism is one of such contributions. He is an award winning movie script writer. Ray is passionate about growing literacy around the world, especially in Africa, because of this; he founded #theWriteClubwithRayAnyasi which is a series of interviews with authors to introduce them to the reading audience under his influence. He is also the host of Life Lessons from My Bookshelf, a book review show on Youtube and IgTV which digs into books to share the most important life lessons hidden in them.
Fresh out of the University, Anyasi published his first book, A Poll of Vampires, a political crime thriller. Since then he has published over twenty titles. Anyasi is also a certified Copywriter and Content Developer. He is the founder of Bookhouse Nigeria, a not for profit enterprise focused on boosting literacy and the reading culture in Africa while helping authors make a living from their books and writing skills. Bookhouse Nigeria achieves this by organizing book exhibitions, writing workshops, book industry discussions, authors-readers social hangouts and literary awards. Ray is also the Chief Event Coordinator of Lagos Comic Convention (Africa's Biggest Geek and Pop Culture Marketplace) and he organizes the Ray Anyasi Writers' Mentoring Program to help new and intending authors navigate their writing careers. His current hobbies are tending a backyard vegetable garden and engaging fans of his craft on social media.
He is also a poet with a poetry collection, "Lines of Thoughts", that includes the acclaimed Ogbanje. Anyasi continues to partake in the global conversations that concerns political and social developments; his book, How to Terrorize Terrorism is one of such contributions. He is an award winning movie script writer. Ray is passionate about growing literacy around the world, especially in Africa, because of this; he founded #theWriteClubwithRayAnyasi which is a series of interviews with authors to introduce them to the reading audience under his influence. He is also the host of Life Lessons from My Bookshelf, a book review show on Youtube and IgTV which digs into books to share the most important life lessons hidden in them.
Fresh out of the University, Anyasi published his first book, A Poll of Vampires, a political crime thriller. Since then he has published over twenty titles. Anyasi is also a certified Copywriter and Content Developer. He is the founder of Bookhouse Nigeria, a not for profit enterprise focused on boosting literacy and the reading culture in Africa while helping authors make a living from their books and writing skills. Bookhouse Nigeria achieves this by organizing book exhibitions, writing workshops, book industry discussions, authors-readers social hangouts and literary awards. Ray is also the Chief Event Coordinator of Lagos Comic Convention (Africa's Biggest Geek and Pop Culture Marketplace) and he organizes the Ray Anyasi Writers' Mentoring Program to help new and intending authors navigate their writing careers. His current hobbies are tending a backyard vegetable garden and engaging fans of his craft on social media.
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January 24, 2021
An interesting romance story between people of different social standings.
My Ratings: 4/5
Iluji is a kingdom that has not seen sunlight in years. In a prophecy, it is declared that the Heir Apparent Prince will be the one to end these days of darkness for the kingdom. How must do this? It seems that he may have to sacrifice the one he loves the most.
What I liked about the book:
--> The description and narrative about the whole Kingdom of Iluji, Wazou, The Mighty Waters, and everything else about the setting of the story is very well done. You are drawn to the place and the people (though fictional) right away.
--> The scene between Ikam and Sarie where he laments about having less freedom than her, despite her being a slave and him being a royal.
--> The scene between the prince and the princess of Wazou, where both of them bring out very good insights about their upbringing and their thinking about the way of their worlds.
--> The friendship between Sadie and Maril.
--> The level of deceit, scheming, and politics that goes between those who hold power and prestige. 'TRUST NO ONE' is very much a takeaway when it comes to royals and nobles.
What I did not like about the book:
--> At many points it felt like the Otte (slaves) women were merely seen by the nobles and the royal as objects of desire.
--> The punishable sin by the King during his youth felt more like rape rather than love.
--> The gender and tenses have been mixed up at quite a few places (which I believe happens when the writing is done by a non-native English speaker)
Quotable quotes:
—> For a baby, he loves mama and dada because mama and dada are perfect. Mama and dada can do no wrong. Mama and dada know it all. The adult knows mother and father have their flaws just like everyone else and do not know it all because no one does. Yet, he loves them all the same.
—> We are all slaves to something. Slaves to the powerful war strength of a neighbor kingdom, slaves to one taboo or the other. We are all slaves to our culture, history, and traditions.
—> We all can be happy if we choose to be.
—> Being able to admit the limits of your strength will be considered to be strength in itself.
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My Ratings: 4/5
Iluji is a kingdom that has not seen sunlight in years. In a prophecy, it is declared that the Heir Apparent Prince will be the one to end these days of darkness for the kingdom. How must do this? It seems that he may have to sacrifice the one he loves the most.
What I liked about the book:
--> The description and narrative about the whole Kingdom of Iluji, Wazou, The Mighty Waters, and everything else about the setting of the story is very well done. You are drawn to the place and the people (though fictional) right away.
--> The scene between Ikam and Sarie where he laments about having less freedom than her, despite her being a slave and him being a royal.
--> The scene between the prince and the princess of Wazou, where both of them bring out very good insights about their upbringing and their thinking about the way of their worlds.
--> The friendship between Sadie and Maril.
--> The level of deceit, scheming, and politics that goes between those who hold power and prestige. 'TRUST NO ONE' is very much a takeaway when it comes to royals and nobles.
What I did not like about the book:
--> At many points it felt like the Otte (slaves) women were merely seen by the nobles and the royal as objects of desire.
--> The punishable sin by the King during his youth felt more like rape rather than love.
--> The gender and tenses have been mixed up at quite a few places (which I believe happens when the writing is done by a non-native English speaker)
Quotable quotes:
—> For a baby, he loves mama and dada because mama and dada are perfect. Mama and dada can do no wrong. Mama and dada know it all. The adult knows mother and father have their flaws just like everyone else and do not know it all because no one does. Yet, he loves them all the same.
—> We are all slaves to something. Slaves to the powerful war strength of a neighbor kingdom, slaves to one taboo or the other. We are all slaves to our culture, history, and traditions.
—> We all can be happy if we choose to be.
—> Being able to admit the limits of your strength will be considered to be strength in itself.
More here: https://wp.me/p6XQyB-2pr
January 29, 2021
My favorite quote from this book is – “We are all slaves to something. Slaves to the powerful war strength of a neighbor kingdom, slaves to one taboo or the other. We are all slaves to our culture, history, and traditions.”
Alright, it's been an incredible opportunity to peruse this book since it's about a realm which is named as ILUJI which is dull from numerous years implies there are no sun beams because it is cursed by the gods and the king Ikan who falls in love with the Saire who is a slave girl but he is a slave of his queen. Eventually, everything is depended on small time's choice and his undying affection for another.
But the main aim is to bring the sunlight and get over from the curse ,
Will it occur?
Shouldn't something be said about his affection for that young lady? Will, he finished his adoration or simply get separated from her?
I Don't have any desire to ruin your read by furnishing you the responses … It's a dream book … kindly proceed to understand this. In creative mind, you will take it your own.
Alright, it's been an incredible opportunity to peruse this book since it's about a realm which is named as ILUJI which is dull from numerous years implies there are no sun beams because it is cursed by the gods and the king Ikan who falls in love with the Saire who is a slave girl but he is a slave of his queen. Eventually, everything is depended on small time's choice and his undying affection for another.
But the main aim is to bring the sunlight and get over from the curse ,
Will it occur?
Shouldn't something be said about his affection for that young lady? Will, he finished his adoration or simply get separated from her?
I Don't have any desire to ruin your read by furnishing you the responses … It's a dream book … kindly proceed to understand this. In creative mind, you will take it your own.
January 25, 2021
Holo everybody. (I have been watching Christine, the Holo Queen so… And I credit the “Holo Everybody” to her only. Nobody can love holo more than her). I read this fantasy genre book after a long break in this genre. So this book is by Ray Anyasi and he has done a fantastic job on this book.
This book story is set in the Kingdom of Iluji where it's always dark due to a curse is by the gods. There are two sets of people, a ruling class and slaves. There are a lot of prohibitions on interactions between them. But Prince Ikan falls in love with a slave girl Saire. Therefore it is kept secret. But there is a lot of court intrigue, a king who is a slave to his queen, the queen wanting to establish her home’s country mastery in Iluji.
This book ticked all the right boxes for me to like this. The book though a bit dragging, in the beginning, picks up paces in the last 6 chapters. I loved the world-building in this book. It felt real to me while reading the book. In all a great book!
This book story is set in the Kingdom of Iluji where it's always dark due to a curse is by the gods. There are two sets of people, a ruling class and slaves. There are a lot of prohibitions on interactions between them. But Prince Ikan falls in love with a slave girl Saire. Therefore it is kept secret. But there is a lot of court intrigue, a king who is a slave to his queen, the queen wanting to establish her home’s country mastery in Iluji.
This book ticked all the right boxes for me to like this. The book though a bit dragging, in the beginning, picks up paces in the last 6 chapters. I loved the world-building in this book. It felt real to me while reading the book. In all a great book!
January 26, 2021
An amazing YA fantasy story book. Story revolves around two main protagonists Sarie who is Otte and Ikan who is url.
Story takes place on the land of Iluji. There is a big cloud hovering on the land of Iluji, the cloud that does not let the sunrays to enter the land of Iluji. Iluji a curse land said by folklore has not seen the days from the decades.
As said by folklore if url king sacrificed the otte girl then only the land can see the day. But the situation is that the crown prince has to scarify his love who is an otte girl for this purpose.
Will he do that? Can the curse be removed by sacrifice only?
There are lots questions, twists and turns in this story that will not allow you to put the book down.
Written in fast-pased story is also covering the sensitive topics of master - slave society and a touch of true love.
I like this story book as it is having thick story plot, good imaginations, elements of romance and adventure making it a complete and satisfying story.
Story takes place on the land of Iluji. There is a big cloud hovering on the land of Iluji, the cloud that does not let the sunrays to enter the land of Iluji. Iluji a curse land said by folklore has not seen the days from the decades.
As said by folklore if url king sacrificed the otte girl then only the land can see the day. But the situation is that the crown prince has to scarify his love who is an otte girl for this purpose.
Will he do that? Can the curse be removed by sacrifice only?
There are lots questions, twists and turns in this story that will not allow you to put the book down.
Written in fast-pased story is also covering the sensitive topics of master - slave society and a touch of true love.
I like this story book as it is having thick story plot, good imaginations, elements of romance and adventure making it a complete and satisfying story.
January 28, 2021
Book : Broken cloud
Version : Kindle
Author : Ray Anyasi
How does the decisions toss between mind and heart? From where do we get the power to decide between love and duty? We come across these questions when we start reading Broken cloud.
Here, we are introduced to the kingdom called Iluji. We have a shocker about the kingdom here, it is engulfed with a cloud in such a way that sunlight cannot penetrate through and the people are sinking with sadness and waiting for a messiah to come and save them.
The Prince Ikan has the responsibility to save the people as well take care of his love Saire. Saire is from the slave community , Prince must surge himself keeping every emotion aside to save his people.
This is a fantasy book which makes us imagine the kingdom Iluji vividly.
Will Ikan be able to save his people ?
What happens to the love of Saire and Ikan?
When will the cloud disperse so that people could see the sunlight?
Do read the book to know the answers.
Version : Kindle
Author : Ray Anyasi
How does the decisions toss between mind and heart? From where do we get the power to decide between love and duty? We come across these questions when we start reading Broken cloud.
Here, we are introduced to the kingdom called Iluji. We have a shocker about the kingdom here, it is engulfed with a cloud in such a way that sunlight cannot penetrate through and the people are sinking with sadness and waiting for a messiah to come and save them.
The Prince Ikan has the responsibility to save the people as well take care of his love Saire. Saire is from the slave community , Prince must surge himself keeping every emotion aside to save his people.
This is a fantasy book which makes us imagine the kingdom Iluji vividly.
Will Ikan be able to save his people ?
What happens to the love of Saire and Ikan?
When will the cloud disperse so that people could see the sunlight?
Do read the book to know the answers.
February 3, 2021
QOTD: Do you like reading books which involve people from Royal families?
Book: Broken Cloud
Author: Ray Anyasi
Publisher: Naphtali Books
Genre: Fiction
Format: Kindle
Pages: 164
Rating:4/5
This story is about a kingdom Iluji which is cursed that It will not see any Sun. There is a prophecy that Prince Ikan will bring light to the Kingdom but will he have to sacrifise the salve girl for whom he had fallen in love with. Read to know more.
This book has really beautiful lines, have quoted a few:
"I felt for a brief moment what freedom might taste like."
“Iluji has a sun; they just choose when to turn it on”.
Language is very mature. The glossary is enriched. The writing style is engaging and descriptions are vivid. Dialogues are beautifully built. Cover page is beautiful in terms of colors, images, font size and style of words. Title is really beautiful resonating the very the story.
If you are looking for an awesome and quick read, you will love this book.
Book: Broken Cloud
Author: Ray Anyasi
Publisher: Naphtali Books
Genre: Fiction
Format: Kindle
Pages: 164
Rating:4/5
This story is about a kingdom Iluji which is cursed that It will not see any Sun. There is a prophecy that Prince Ikan will bring light to the Kingdom but will he have to sacrifise the salve girl for whom he had fallen in love with. Read to know more.
This book has really beautiful lines, have quoted a few:
"I felt for a brief moment what freedom might taste like."
“Iluji has a sun; they just choose when to turn it on”.
Language is very mature. The glossary is enriched. The writing style is engaging and descriptions are vivid. Dialogues are beautifully built. Cover page is beautiful in terms of colors, images, font size and style of words. Title is really beautiful resonating the very the story.
If you are looking for an awesome and quick read, you will love this book.
February 19, 2021
BOOK : Broken Cloud: the first sunrise
Author : Ray Anyasi
The book feeded with good imaginations, elements of romance and adventure.
This story is about a kingdom Iluji which is cursed that It will not see any Sun.
The story is revolves around two main characters "Sarie who is Otte and Ikan who is url. In the land of Iluji".
The Prince Ikan has the responsibility to save the people as well take care of his love Saire.
This is a turning point when Ikan is in love with Saira.
Basically the whole story is knitted with twists and interrogations.
Will Ikan be able to save his people .....?
The main aim is to bring the sunlight and get over from the curse.....,
Will it occur.......?
To know all these answers go nad grab the book.
It's a dream book, I really like the concept of the book.
Written in fast-pased.
Language was good.
Narration is mind-blowing.
Overall, a nice book.
I would definitely recommend to everyone.
Author : Ray Anyasi
The book feeded with good imaginations, elements of romance and adventure.
This story is about a kingdom Iluji which is cursed that It will not see any Sun.
The story is revolves around two main characters "Sarie who is Otte and Ikan who is url. In the land of Iluji".
The Prince Ikan has the responsibility to save the people as well take care of his love Saire.
This is a turning point when Ikan is in love with Saira.
Basically the whole story is knitted with twists and interrogations.
Will Ikan be able to save his people .....?
The main aim is to bring the sunlight and get over from the curse.....,
Will it occur.......?
To know all these answers go nad grab the book.
It's a dream book, I really like the concept of the book.
Written in fast-pased.
Language was good.
Narration is mind-blowing.
Overall, a nice book.
I would definitely recommend to everyone.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 9, 2021
Broken Cloud: the first sunrise ' by Ray Anyasi is a story of Iluji is a cursed land without Sun. The main characters are Sarie who is Otte and Ikan who is url. In the land of Iluji big clouds hover and do not allow sunrays to enter the land. luji a curse land said by folklore has not seen the days from the decades. The hand has to sacrifices an otte girl to revoke the curse. To bring the prophecy true will the crown price sacrifices otte girl (the love of his life)?
A fantasy book with the best description and narrative. A good plot and romantic elements are some of the greatest parts of the story. On the whole a good fantasy book who love stories written in the stet-up of kingdom period.
A fantasy book with the best description and narrative. A good plot and romantic elements are some of the greatest parts of the story. On the whole a good fantasy book who love stories written in the stet-up of kingdom period.
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February 10, 2021Broken cloud : the first sunrise by Ray Anyasi is a very good book in fantasy genre. It is a well plotted and perfectly narrated story.
According to the plot, Sarie Ikan are the protagonist of the story. Iluji is a place where there is no light except datkness. Such a mysterious kingdom.
There are two categories of people live there. One who are ruling and another category belongs to slave group. Both the protagonists belong to different groups but love happens betweens them. This story consists of thrill, mystery, twist and turns. Its an engrossing story overall.
Simple language used. Title and cover is attractive. Enjoyed throughout.
My rating- 4/5
According to the plot, Sarie Ikan are the protagonist of the story. Iluji is a place where there is no light except datkness. Such a mysterious kingdom.
There are two categories of people live there. One who are ruling and another category belongs to slave group. Both the protagonists belong to different groups but love happens betweens them. This story consists of thrill, mystery, twist and turns. Its an engrossing story overall.
Simple language used. Title and cover is attractive. Enjoyed throughout.
My rating- 4/5
July 28, 2015
In this book Anyasi portrayed a very interesting romance story between people of different social standings. This kind of story is always involving and very captivating.
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