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Falling Fire: Part 1
In the world of Aleva mages are revered. The most powerful and beautiful live as A-class celebrities. But due to their dwindling population they must be paired into arranged marriages to produce magical children.
On the night of Quinn Thorn’s sixteenth birthday she is forced to accept the hand of the most famous mage in the seven worlds: her closest friend and heartthrob, Rogan Ganderfield.
Having never so much as kissed behind closed doors, they are expected to live together as they start their new lives at university. But without ever having the chance to choose each other, they soon come up with a risky idea to explore their true feelings. Striking an illegal deal between them, Quinn and Rogan long to discover what their hearts truly desire by both allowing a single kiss outside of their engagement. But with the ever-watching eyes of the public and confusing feelings growing between them, their plan soon gets out of control as jealousy, rebellion and lust cloud their judgement…
On the night of Quinn Thorn’s sixteenth birthday she is forced to accept the hand of the most famous mage in the seven worlds: her closest friend and heartthrob, Rogan Ganderfield.
Having never so much as kissed behind closed doors, they are expected to live together as they start their new lives at university. But without ever having the chance to choose each other, they soon come up with a risky idea to explore their true feelings. Striking an illegal deal between them, Quinn and Rogan long to discover what their hearts truly desire by both allowing a single kiss outside of their engagement. But with the ever-watching eyes of the public and confusing feelings growing between them, their plan soon gets out of control as jealousy, rebellion and lust cloud their judgement…
- GenresFantasy
91 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 9, 2016
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Caroline Peckham
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May 29, 2018
I received a free copy of this book directly from Ms. Caroline Peckham the author. Thank you Caroline, this is my review.
I loved this first novella. Quinn is one of my favourite characters. She is much more complex a character than she is given credit for at the beginning of the series.
It's nice seeing how she and Larkin became friends; and how Rogan and her are on the same page of being conflicted. I love this series, and learning more and more about each character makes me very happy!
I loved this first novella. Quinn is one of my favourite characters. She is much more complex a character than she is given credit for at the beginning of the series.
It's nice seeing how she and Larkin became friends; and how Rogan and her are on the same page of being conflicted. I love this series, and learning more and more about each character makes me very happy!
March 19, 2016
Today We Did
Set a couple of years before Creeping Shadow, this novella introduces Quinn Thorn and Rogan Ganderfield, two of the most famous young mages in Aleva. To protect the magical line, mages are paired off in arranged marriages. Quinn and Rogan are one such pair, becoming engaged at sixteen because it is expected of them. Now they are starting university, they must develop their magical skills, make friends, and maybe even fall in love.
Novellas are so short, but there is a lot packed into this one. I loved coming back to Aleva! Meeting Quinn and Rogan at a younger age allowed me to know them more thoroughly and to appreciate them for who they are and how they grew up. I found Quinn rather rude and snobby in Creeping Shadow, but now I actually feel sorry for her. Her life is hard, even though it glimmers on the outside. She is famous, rich and beautiful, but she has to act a certain way and there are many expectations placed upon her. She doesn’t really get to be herself because people are always watching (and often staring), and she never knows if people want to spend time with her for her, or because of her fame or money. Rogan also endures similar pressures, but handles them with more aplomb. I really like him as a character. Despite his fame, he is quite down to earth and approachable. I still want to punch Larkin, but I suppose every story needs someone to hate!
It was exciting reading about the magical lessons Quinn and Rogan are taking at university. I wish I had the ability to heal injuries like Quinn! Though using magic to make her hair sit perfectly or move clothes into the closet seems a little overkill, but when you grow up with it, it’s probably just second nature. While magic must make life move more smoothly most of the time, it is also a huge responsibility and in some cases, a burden. I have a much greater appreciation for Quinn and Rogan now.
Falling Fire (Part One) is suitable for high school students and up. If you enjoyed the other books in The Rise of Isaac series, you should definitely check out this wonderful novella. I am very happy I have Falling Fire (Part Two) to go on with!
*I received this advanced reading copy as a digital version from the author, who asked me for an honest review of this book. I did not receive any other remuneration, and the review is composed entirely of my own opinions.
Set a couple of years before Creeping Shadow, this novella introduces Quinn Thorn and Rogan Ganderfield, two of the most famous young mages in Aleva. To protect the magical line, mages are paired off in arranged marriages. Quinn and Rogan are one such pair, becoming engaged at sixteen because it is expected of them. Now they are starting university, they must develop their magical skills, make friends, and maybe even fall in love.
Novellas are so short, but there is a lot packed into this one. I loved coming back to Aleva! Meeting Quinn and Rogan at a younger age allowed me to know them more thoroughly and to appreciate them for who they are and how they grew up. I found Quinn rather rude and snobby in Creeping Shadow, but now I actually feel sorry for her. Her life is hard, even though it glimmers on the outside. She is famous, rich and beautiful, but she has to act a certain way and there are many expectations placed upon her. She doesn’t really get to be herself because people are always watching (and often staring), and she never knows if people want to spend time with her for her, or because of her fame or money. Rogan also endures similar pressures, but handles them with more aplomb. I really like him as a character. Despite his fame, he is quite down to earth and approachable. I still want to punch Larkin, but I suppose every story needs someone to hate!
It was exciting reading about the magical lessons Quinn and Rogan are taking at university. I wish I had the ability to heal injuries like Quinn! Though using magic to make her hair sit perfectly or move clothes into the closet seems a little overkill, but when you grow up with it, it’s probably just second nature. While magic must make life move more smoothly most of the time, it is also a huge responsibility and in some cases, a burden. I have a much greater appreciation for Quinn and Rogan now.
Falling Fire (Part One) is suitable for high school students and up. If you enjoyed the other books in The Rise of Isaac series, you should definitely check out this wonderful novella. I am very happy I have Falling Fire (Part Two) to go on with!
*I received this advanced reading copy as a digital version from the author, who asked me for an honest review of this book. I did not receive any other remuneration, and the review is composed entirely of my own opinions.
April 14, 2016
Marriage is a big deal, so you should have some choice in that, right? Well for mages in Aleva, arranged marriages to further the dwindling mage populace are commonplace. But for two mages who are engaged to each other and have been friends since childhood exploring the "what ifs" in life, they learn more about themselves in Caroline Peckham's Falling Fire: Part One.
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Knowing from a young age who you're going to marry provides some certainty in life--there are no questions about your purpose and if you'll wind up alone. But for Quinn Thorn and Rogan Ganderfield, celebrity status engaged teenagers, there's some uncertainty as they wonder if they actually could be in love with one another, in a way more than their being best friends. As they enter university as a newly engaged couple, Quinn and Rogan entertain the idea that they should experience more of the romantic world than just themselves.
This novella provides an interesting perspective to one of the more minor characters, Quinn. While Rogan is quite involved in the story, too, his character seems to remain consistent with who he is in the primary series while Quinn seems to be quite different from how she's depicted in the primary series. Perhaps it's because this novella shows Quinn without the filter of someone else narrating her personality and actions, but Quinn seems more like a person instead of rote stereotype. But then it also makes me question her role in the primary series because it wouldn't seem like she would need that much time to adjust to be a likable person. Additionally, this felt more like this portion of the story would have happened post-series instead of taking place before with how they conducted themselves.
Overall, I'd give it a 3.5 out of 5 stars.
To read this, and other book reviews, visit my website: http://makinggoodstories.wordpress.com/.
Knowing from a young age who you're going to marry provides some certainty in life--there are no questions about your purpose and if you'll wind up alone. But for Quinn Thorn and Rogan Ganderfield, celebrity status engaged teenagers, there's some uncertainty as they wonder if they actually could be in love with one another, in a way more than their being best friends. As they enter university as a newly engaged couple, Quinn and Rogan entertain the idea that they should experience more of the romantic world than just themselves.
This novella provides an interesting perspective to one of the more minor characters, Quinn. While Rogan is quite involved in the story, too, his character seems to remain consistent with who he is in the primary series while Quinn seems to be quite different from how she's depicted in the primary series. Perhaps it's because this novella shows Quinn without the filter of someone else narrating her personality and actions, but Quinn seems more like a person instead of rote stereotype. But then it also makes me question her role in the primary series because it wouldn't seem like she would need that much time to adjust to be a likable person. Additionally, this felt more like this portion of the story would have happened post-series instead of taking place before with how they conducted themselves.
Overall, I'd give it a 3.5 out of 5 stars.
March 26, 2016
Received free from the author in exchange for an honest review.
This first part was great. Honestly, as I was reading it, I was expecting to be bored what with it being basically of everyday things minus the continual use of magic. I think part of that is because it’s set in college and I can kind of relate to them, being in college myself.
This backstory of Quinn and Rogan was something that I didn’t know I needed until I started reading. This actually makes me like Quinn more and feel a bit differently toward her. It gives the reader more depth to her character as well as Rogan’s.
I already liked him in Creeping Shadow and Bleeding Snow but this gives the readers a different side to him. He isn’t completely the goofball I’ve come to love and now I love him even more.
These short stories that authors do, done right, is great, gives an in depth backstory that gives the readers the insight they need to connect more with the characters. Done wrong, they’re a waste of time, do nothing to further the story or give readers the why of things.
For example, Larkin. I’m still not a fan of his but his behavior in Bleeding Snow is starting to make sense and while he’s still not my favorite, I’ve warmed up to him a little.
Seeing Quinn’s home life, even if it was just a brief glimpse, explains her behavior in the first two books, I know when I re-read these I’ll feel better about her when Oliver meets her in Creeping Shadow.
The covers continue to be beautiful and while the writing isn’t too detailed, I think it works here. Gives more time for the plot and the whole deal thing gives it a more interesting twist.
Thank you for reading my review
-Sam
This first part was great. Honestly, as I was reading it, I was expecting to be bored what with it being basically of everyday things minus the continual use of magic. I think part of that is because it’s set in college and I can kind of relate to them, being in college myself.
This backstory of Quinn and Rogan was something that I didn’t know I needed until I started reading. This actually makes me like Quinn more and feel a bit differently toward her. It gives the reader more depth to her character as well as Rogan’s.
I already liked him in Creeping Shadow and Bleeding Snow but this gives the readers a different side to him. He isn’t completely the goofball I’ve come to love and now I love him even more.
These short stories that authors do, done right, is great, gives an in depth backstory that gives the readers the insight they need to connect more with the characters. Done wrong, they’re a waste of time, do nothing to further the story or give readers the why of things.
For example, Larkin. I’m still not a fan of his but his behavior in Bleeding Snow is starting to make sense and while he’s still not my favorite, I’ve warmed up to him a little.
Seeing Quinn’s home life, even if it was just a brief glimpse, explains her behavior in the first two books, I know when I re-read these I’ll feel better about her when Oliver meets her in Creeping Shadow.
The covers continue to be beautiful and while the writing isn’t too detailed, I think it works here. Gives more time for the plot and the whole deal thing gives it a more interesting twist.
Thank you for reading my review
-Sam
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