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The Rise of Nazil #2
Seed of Scorn
This is an alternate Cover Edition for ASIN: B017RKTTU2.
Due to some scenes and adult situations, this title is intended for mature readers only
Seed of Scorn, is the much awaited sequel to The Rise of Nazil.
Pentanimir Benoist fought a battle against the Nazilians after his love for Brahanu forced him to confront the immoralities of his heritage. He struggled to free the lands of Faélondul and end the brutalities against the humans. Now, he stands as Zaxson, the most powerful man in the lands.
In the aftermath of his victory, a new enemy emerges. Both Nikolina d’Garrion and Molag Bomgaard are unwittingly manipulated by an ancient evil. With the release of a Zon’tul and an indissoluble pact, the pall of darkness manifests: a darkness the Guardians could not foresee nor deter.
Pentanimir’s love for Brahanu was the catalyst for Nazil’s rebirth. Will that same love lead to its destruction?
Due to some scenes and adult situations, this title is intended for mature readers only
Seed of Scorn, is the much awaited sequel to The Rise of Nazil.
Pentanimir Benoist fought a battle against the Nazilians after his love for Brahanu forced him to confront the immoralities of his heritage. He struggled to free the lands of Faélondul and end the brutalities against the humans. Now, he stands as Zaxson, the most powerful man in the lands.
In the aftermath of his victory, a new enemy emerges. Both Nikolina d’Garrion and Molag Bomgaard are unwittingly manipulated by an ancient evil. With the release of a Zon’tul and an indissoluble pact, the pall of darkness manifests: a darkness the Guardians could not foresee nor deter.
Pentanimir’s love for Brahanu was the catalyst for Nazil’s rebirth. Will that same love lead to its destruction?
- GenresFantasy
428 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2016
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Aaron-Michael Hall
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Aaron-Michael Hall is an award-winning author who enjoys writing epic fantasy, high fantasy, and science fantasy romance. Her debut novel, The Rise of Nazil is a Readers’ Favorite epic fantasy award winner (2017), and a #1 Bestseller in epic fantasy and myths and legends.
Now, when she’s not enjoying her favorite authors (Octavia Butler, Michael Moorcock, Robert Jordan, NK Jemisin, RA Salvatore, Brandon Sanderson, etc.), attending conventions, wrangling stampeding miniature dachshunds, or managing her 9 to 5, she’s interweaving genres, creating languages, and adding just the right edge to keep you turning pages.
Aaron-Michael Hall is an award-winning author who enjoys writing epic fantasy, high fantasy, and science fantasy romance. Her debut novel, The Rise of Nazil is a Readers’ Favorite epic fantasy award winner (2017), and a #1 Bestseller in epic fantasy and myths and legends.
Now, when she’s not enjoying her favorite authors (Octavia Butler, Michael Moorcock, Robert Jordan, NK Jemisin, RA Salvatore, Brandon Sanderson, etc.), attending conventions, wrangling stampeding miniature dachshunds, or managing her 9 to 5, she’s interweaving genres, creating languages, and adding just the right edge to keep you turning pages.
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January 28, 2016
Seed of Scorn is the second book in the series that began with Rise of the Nazil and this series just keeps getting better and better. Pentanimir is now the Zaxon, the leader of the Nazil and is facing many challenges. Brahanu is his wife even though she is not of Nazil. Factions of the population are still causing unrest, unable to accept his rule.
His brother, Danimore, has his own issues. Nikolina, the woman that he scorned in favor of the former slave, Zeta, takes her revenge on the couple. In doing so, she unleashes an other-worldly peril that might impact the entire world. Some new characters are introduced and their stories only add to the complex world that Hall has created. Ahvixx and Sahma are a young couple that become involved in the politics of the capital city.
The story has become more complex, yet the pace never falters and it draws you even further into this detailed and interesting world. New evil in the form of Lilinth appears to threaten the fragile peace of the land. The Guardians face new challenges and depend on the sons of Pentanimir and Brahanu.
I can't wait for the next book as this unique series continues to surprise and entertain me. I received this book as an ARC for an honest review.
His brother, Danimore, has his own issues. Nikolina, the woman that he scorned in favor of the former slave, Zeta, takes her revenge on the couple. In doing so, she unleashes an other-worldly peril that might impact the entire world. Some new characters are introduced and their stories only add to the complex world that Hall has created. Ahvixx and Sahma are a young couple that become involved in the politics of the capital city.
The story has become more complex, yet the pace never falters and it draws you even further into this detailed and interesting world. New evil in the form of Lilinth appears to threaten the fragile peace of the land. The Guardians face new challenges and depend on the sons of Pentanimir and Brahanu.
I can't wait for the next book as this unique series continues to surprise and entertain me. I received this book as an ARC for an honest review.
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February 17, 2016This a great follow up to the first book! I couldn't wait to see what came next. From the very first pages my jaw dropped and I couldn't put it down. Seed of Scorn has so many twists and unexpected turns I had to read some parts again.
Aaron-Michael Hall did something most authors fail at. This book builds on the first and took me to unexpected levels of emotion both good and bad.
This is not just Epic fantasy. This is something that hasn't been done. There are so many aspects and levels of complexity. He helps you to know all the characters and what motivates them. There are a few new ones that I'll be interested in knowing more about. I've learned when he mentions small details that they lead to bigger things later. I love this series and this new author. This is one author that needs to have his characters brought to life on the big screen. I'll be the first in line! I just hope they stick as close to the books as possible.
What I hate. Not knowing when the next book is coming.
Aaron-Michael Hall did something most authors fail at. This book builds on the first and took me to unexpected levels of emotion both good and bad.
This is not just Epic fantasy. This is something that hasn't been done. There are so many aspects and levels of complexity. He helps you to know all the characters and what motivates them. There are a few new ones that I'll be interested in knowing more about. I've learned when he mentions small details that they lead to bigger things later. I love this series and this new author. This is one author that needs to have his characters brought to life on the big screen. I'll be the first in line! I just hope they stick as close to the books as possible.
What I hate. Not knowing when the next book is coming.
May 28, 2016
I love this series! The characters are ones you can sink your heart into, the world is exquisitely built, and the story is timeless. Aaron-Michael Hall knocks it out of the park again!
December 21, 2016
The last book [[[[SPOILERS]]]] concluded with a war to free the land of Faelondul from the tyrannical rule of the city of Nazil, whose inhabitants worshipped fascist gods and treating humans as slaves. The good Nazilian warrior, Pentanimir Benoist, has become the new ruler of Nazil, the seven true gods have revealed themselves to the land, and a new age of peace has apparently begun. As this book begins, unrest is growing among the Nazilians who favored the old order. There is talk of revolt against Pentanimir and restoration of the strict racial hierarchy of the past. In the meantime spiritual enemies of the seven gods are reaching out to make an invasion of Faelondul, pulling hapless Nazilians under their power. The air is filled with palace intrigue and dark omens.
There is a lot going on and a lot of potential for excitement, but one thing that this book has in common with the previous one is that it moves at a glacial pace. The book is over 500 pages long, well over half of the pagespace is devoted to characters discussing the events of the previous book and characters developing their romantic relationships. In the previous book a lot of space was dedicated to graphic description of torture and rape, and this book has much less of that. It is easier on the stomach, but (and I hate to say this) for long stretches I thought it was kind of boring.
Now, to be clear, the relationships and interactions between characters were quite complex, and written very well. If I was coming to this book with the intent of reading romance, I might be thrilled with this. But, I came to it as a work of epic fantasy. Romance epic fantasy could be a genre that I’m just not familiar with, but if so it seems a very niche group, possibly someplace where fans of George R.R. Martin and fans of Nicholas Sparks overlap. I am a fan of George R.R. Martin, but romance stories bore me. This is not at all to say that the book was badly written, simply that it wasn’t for me.
On the topic of sexual assault, this book had one major deviation from the previous book and from many works of fantasy in general. In the few sexual assaults that happen in this book, the victims are male. It’s a bold move which carries an entirely different set of implications and power dynamics than the alternative, and it moves the plot forward in different ways.
Really, I think this book and this series is likely to be a love-it-or-hate-it affair for most readers. I can imagine other readers loving it. I’ve dedicated a lot of time and effort into getting this far in the series, and I haven’t yet decided if I’ll go on to the third book, Piercing the Darkness. I might, just to see what becomes of the events set up in this one. Fans of both romance and epic fantasy will enjoy this book, though perhaps not fans of romance and fantasy respectively.
There is a lot going on and a lot of potential for excitement, but one thing that this book has in common with the previous one is that it moves at a glacial pace. The book is over 500 pages long, well over half of the pagespace is devoted to characters discussing the events of the previous book and characters developing their romantic relationships. In the previous book a lot of space was dedicated to graphic description of torture and rape, and this book has much less of that. It is easier on the stomach, but (and I hate to say this) for long stretches I thought it was kind of boring.
Now, to be clear, the relationships and interactions between characters were quite complex, and written very well. If I was coming to this book with the intent of reading romance, I might be thrilled with this. But, I came to it as a work of epic fantasy. Romance epic fantasy could be a genre that I’m just not familiar with, but if so it seems a very niche group, possibly someplace where fans of George R.R. Martin and fans of Nicholas Sparks overlap. I am a fan of George R.R. Martin, but romance stories bore me. This is not at all to say that the book was badly written, simply that it wasn’t for me.
On the topic of sexual assault, this book had one major deviation from the previous book and from many works of fantasy in general. In the few sexual assaults that happen in this book, the victims are male. It’s a bold move which carries an entirely different set of implications and power dynamics than the alternative, and it moves the plot forward in different ways.
Really, I think this book and this series is likely to be a love-it-or-hate-it affair for most readers. I can imagine other readers loving it. I’ve dedicated a lot of time and effort into getting this far in the series, and I haven’t yet decided if I’ll go on to the third book, Piercing the Darkness. I might, just to see what becomes of the events set up in this one. Fans of both romance and epic fantasy will enjoy this book, though perhaps not fans of romance and fantasy respectively.
April 20, 2016
This book is absolutely breathaking!
I’ve read lots of Epic novels such as GoodKind Terry’s Sword of Truth, J.K Rowling's Harry Potter, Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings among many others and they are one of the best novels I’ve ever read. A friend introduced me to this book, and I can’t seem to get enough of it. Personally, when I can relate to the characters of a novel, and the storyline of a novel, I won’t be able to get enough of it. I’ll just keep reading and reading until I get tired, and I’ll still replay scenes in my mind for days, weeks, even months after completing the book. I could relate to the characters in this book, just as I could relate to many others. When darkness surrounds you, from where comes the light? I believe the war we wage in this world has always been about good against evil, light against the darkness. Just as we have light, we also have those who deal in darkness. The writer was able to bring to life into something that could otherwise be fictional, and I believe you’ll be able to relate with the mind of the writer, and just like it was promised, you will not but ask for more. I’m eagerly waiting for the next book of the series.
Kind regards.
I’ve read lots of Epic novels such as GoodKind Terry’s Sword of Truth, J.K Rowling's Harry Potter, Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings among many others and they are one of the best novels I’ve ever read. A friend introduced me to this book, and I can’t seem to get enough of it. Personally, when I can relate to the characters of a novel, and the storyline of a novel, I won’t be able to get enough of it. I’ll just keep reading and reading until I get tired, and I’ll still replay scenes in my mind for days, weeks, even months after completing the book. I could relate to the characters in this book, just as I could relate to many others. When darkness surrounds you, from where comes the light? I believe the war we wage in this world has always been about good against evil, light against the darkness. Just as we have light, we also have those who deal in darkness. The writer was able to bring to life into something that could otherwise be fictional, and I believe you’ll be able to relate with the mind of the writer, and just like it was promised, you will not but ask for more. I’m eagerly waiting for the next book of the series.
Kind regards.
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