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Bones of Eden #2
Second Heart
In this second installment of the Bones of Eden series, a new enemy threatens a fragile union
Peace has come to the Elikai and the Varekai, to man and woman, and to the tribe leaders.
United as one. For now.
Gone is the hope of a world beyond Eden, but gone too is the threat of war that once divided them. The new world brings the promise of family, and happiness they've only dreamed of. But when the force of nature bears down and the safety of the tribes is at risk, alliances shift yet again.
With food running short in the face of a coming monsoon, the Varekai leader must make a decision. One that could shatter their newfound harmony.
For those who do survive, desperation could inflame the embers of an old war.
The Bones of Eden series concludes with Third Wave
Don't miss the first in this series, First Fall, available now!
This book is approximately 63,000 words
Peace has come to the Elikai and the Varekai, to man and woman, and to the tribe leaders.
United as one. For now.
Gone is the hope of a world beyond Eden, but gone too is the threat of war that once divided them. The new world brings the promise of family, and happiness they've only dreamed of. But when the force of nature bears down and the safety of the tribes is at risk, alliances shift yet again.
With food running short in the face of a coming monsoon, the Varekai leader must make a decision. One that could shatter their newfound harmony.
For those who do survive, desperation could inflame the embers of an old war.
The Bones of Eden series concludes with Third Wave
Don't miss the first in this series, First Fall, available now!
This book is approximately 63,000 words
- GenresDystopia
247 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 31, 2017
6 people want to read
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Zaide Bishop
6 books8 followersZaide Bishop is a queer & transgender author living in Australia. He loves animals, sustainably living, reading and pro-equality rallies. Zaide believes everyone should be able to find positive, affirmative representation in stories where they feel like the hero, and is endeavouring to write as many books like this as he can. He also love to read them, so if you have any reading suggestions, email him at zaidebishop at gmail.com. For updates on new releases, sign up to his newsletter.
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July 27, 2017
I received a copy of this title to read and review for Wicked Reads
5 Stars
Second Heart is the second installment in the Bones of Eden trilogy, and cannot be read as a standalone. I would strongly suggest against reading individual books or out of order.
In the continuation, the stormy season is upon the refugees from Eden, and they must learn to work together. With ignorance and past biases, it's with great difficulty, causing many issues as they struggle to survive without enough food to feed them all.
I was intrigued with the world Zaide Bishop created. Most of the time, it feels like I'm picking up book after book of the same, where every book either has a similar theme or leaves me feeling as if I've read the entire storyline before. That is not the case with the Bones of Eden series.
Innovated and fresh, I had no idea what was going to happen next. It's hard to believe but this installment was more savage, more thrilling, as the reader learned the genesis of Eden right along with the characters. There was no endless inner monologue-ing, or info-dumpage, as the necessary information was slowly delivered in a fast-paced read, as the characters discovered who they are, how they began, and how to survive with the knowledge.
I don't wish to ruin the story by giving out spoilers, so I won't highlight a specific thread, as it shocked me, and I respect the author and the readers enough not to spoil it for them. As I said, this installment was a bit more savage, with prehistoric animals, remnants of the world we know today, and the flex of the human condition.
Human nature is what Bones of Eden is most certainly about. How, no matter what conditioning we receive, what knowledge we learn, it's unavoidable how we will react and adapt.
With a handful of narrators, several romantic/erotic threads are played out on the pages as well, written in a fresh way that also removes the feeling of 'I've read that before'.
5 Stars
Second Heart is the second installment in the Bones of Eden trilogy, and cannot be read as a standalone. I would strongly suggest against reading individual books or out of order.
In the continuation, the stormy season is upon the refugees from Eden, and they must learn to work together. With ignorance and past biases, it's with great difficulty, causing many issues as they struggle to survive without enough food to feed them all.
I was intrigued with the world Zaide Bishop created. Most of the time, it feels like I'm picking up book after book of the same, where every book either has a similar theme or leaves me feeling as if I've read the entire storyline before. That is not the case with the Bones of Eden series.
Innovated and fresh, I had no idea what was going to happen next. It's hard to believe but this installment was more savage, more thrilling, as the reader learned the genesis of Eden right along with the characters. There was no endless inner monologue-ing, or info-dumpage, as the necessary information was slowly delivered in a fast-paced read, as the characters discovered who they are, how they began, and how to survive with the knowledge.
I don't wish to ruin the story by giving out spoilers, so I won't highlight a specific thread, as it shocked me, and I respect the author and the readers enough not to spoil it for them. As I said, this installment was a bit more savage, with prehistoric animals, remnants of the world we know today, and the flex of the human condition.
Human nature is what Bones of Eden is most certainly about. How, no matter what conditioning we receive, what knowledge we learn, it's unavoidable how we will react and adapt.
With a handful of narrators, several romantic/erotic threads are played out on the pages as well, written in a fresh way that also removes the feeling of 'I've read that before'.
July 27, 2017
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Second Heart was a 3.5 star read.
This is a very different read for me and I found it very interesting. If you like to read about science fiction this would be a series that would be great for you.
The story starts with Juliet and her ugly puppy, when something happens to Juliet, Tango takes the puppy in. Since the pup meant so much to Juliet it meant something to Tango also.
Juliet had witnessed and been attacked by some scary looking creatures that are called megalania.
The tribes are struggling with food and water to the point that they start getting a little desperate. They also need to consider procreation as well. Tango is also intrigued by one of the Elikai that protected her, Xicara, there is something about his kelp green eyes that seemed calming to Tango. Tango starts to give him food on the sly so he doesn’t starve. This will give him the strength to hunt and feed the tribe. Could Tango have feelings for Xicara?
Can these tribes come together to help each other? Or will they die from starvation?
There was no sacrifice too great to keep them all safe.
There are so many characters that at times I struggled with keeping them straight and at times I felt like characters were referred to she and than he so that threw me a little as well. There was a part that creeped me out with the bats, I have a low tolerance and definately couldn’t have done what Charlie did. We do see a happy ending for now but will it continue in the next book in the series, Third Wave. Thank you Zaide for giving us such an interesting series to read. 1-click and get started today.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. Reviewed by MAustin from Alpha Book Club
Second Heart was a 3.5 star read.
This is a very different read for me and I found it very interesting. If you like to read about science fiction this would be a series that would be great for you.
The story starts with Juliet and her ugly puppy, when something happens to Juliet, Tango takes the puppy in. Since the pup meant so much to Juliet it meant something to Tango also.
Juliet had witnessed and been attacked by some scary looking creatures that are called megalania.
The tribes are struggling with food and water to the point that they start getting a little desperate. They also need to consider procreation as well. Tango is also intrigued by one of the Elikai that protected her, Xicara, there is something about his kelp green eyes that seemed calming to Tango. Tango starts to give him food on the sly so he doesn’t starve. This will give him the strength to hunt and feed the tribe. Could Tango have feelings for Xicara?
Can these tribes come together to help each other? Or will they die from starvation?
There was no sacrifice too great to keep them all safe.
There are so many characters that at times I struggled with keeping them straight and at times I felt like characters were referred to she and than he so that threw me a little as well. There was a part that creeped me out with the bats, I have a low tolerance and definately couldn’t have done what Charlie did. We do see a happy ending for now but will it continue in the next book in the series, Third Wave. Thank you Zaide for giving us such an interesting series to read. 1-click and get started today.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. Reviewed by MAustin from Alpha Book Club
August 14, 2017
I loved this followup to First Fall. This begins not long after the events of First Fall, and the Varekai and Elikai are dealing with the fallout from the events of the first book. Despite realizing that the two groups need each other to survive, Whiskey stealing Fox has pushed the two groups further away from each other than ever. However, a new threat forces them to join together again to survive. As Whiskey and Fox discovered at the end of the first book, new predators have arrived on the island, and after killing Juliet and destroying the Elikai village, the two work together to eliminate the monstrous lizards, but even after doing that, their survival is still precarious. The Elikai have lost all of their supplies, and monsoon season is upon them. Both the Varekai and Elikai have to make hard decisions in order to survive.
This book really examines the question of what people have to do to survive. Both groups are forced to their limits in order to survive, and the Varekai have to choose who gets to survive. Charlie is forced to make difficult decisions that puts her new relationship with Sugar at risk but are necessary. I can't wait to see how they deal with the aftermath from her decision and how it impacts their relationship. Although the Varekai and Elikai are attempting to become one people, it's difficult for them to forget their history of fighting yet, and when put to the test, they return to old habits.
I also liked the expanded history of the world we got. In the first book, I wasn't sure I bought the explanation for why Eden fell, but we were told what actually happened in this book, and it made a lot of sense. We were also given hints of what else the world was like before it collapsed, and I'm definitely intrigued by the hints Bishop has given us. I'm looking forward to learning more about the past in the next book.
The developing relationships are also great. I think my favorite is Charlie and Sugar. They're interested in each other and want to be together, but the demands of being leader also weighs heavily on both of them. I think that some of Charlie's decisions in this book will be difficult for Sugar to forgive. I also like Whiskey and Fox, although I do wish there had been a slower transition from kidnapping to comfortable relationship between the two of them. I'm also glad that while the majority of the relationships in this book are straight, Bishop does have some characters that would identify as gay instead of everyone being straight.
The post-apocalyptic world Bishop has built is interesting, and I love all of the characters in this book. I can't wait to learn more about this world and see how the characters and their relationships develop in the next one.
This book really examines the question of what people have to do to survive. Both groups are forced to their limits in order to survive, and the Varekai have to choose who gets to survive. Charlie is forced to make difficult decisions that puts her new relationship with Sugar at risk but are necessary. I can't wait to see how they deal with the aftermath from her decision and how it impacts their relationship. Although the Varekai and Elikai are attempting to become one people, it's difficult for them to forget their history of fighting yet, and when put to the test, they return to old habits.
I also liked the expanded history of the world we got. In the first book, I wasn't sure I bought the explanation for why Eden fell, but we were told what actually happened in this book, and it made a lot of sense. We were also given hints of what else the world was like before it collapsed, and I'm definitely intrigued by the hints Bishop has given us. I'm looking forward to learning more about the past in the next book.
The developing relationships are also great. I think my favorite is Charlie and Sugar. They're interested in each other and want to be together, but the demands of being leader also weighs heavily on both of them. I think that some of Charlie's decisions in this book will be difficult for Sugar to forgive. I also like Whiskey and Fox, although I do wish there had been a slower transition from kidnapping to comfortable relationship between the two of them. I'm also glad that while the majority of the relationships in this book are straight, Bishop does have some characters that would identify as gay instead of everyone being straight.
The post-apocalyptic world Bishop has built is interesting, and I love all of the characters in this book. I can't wait to learn more about this world and see how the characters and their relationships develop in the next one.
October 15, 2017
5 incredibly jaw-dropping stars for SECOND HEART!
After a series of deadly goanna attaches, the female Varekei and the male Elikai need to put aside their differences and figure out a way for them all to survive. The predators in the archipelago are massive, mean and genetically enhanced to fight like the prehistoric creatures they were promoted to be in Eden. Men and women begin to couple up and attempt to become pregnant just as the wet season brings its cyclones and lack of food. Between the wet and the destruction that the goanna have inflicted, the food situation has become critical, and decisions on feeding the tribes will have to be made. When the sun starts to shine and the food begins replenishment, who will be left alive?
SECOND HEART was just as wicked as book 1 in the series, maybe even more so! With terrifying creatures described in vivid, fantastical detail, along with the terrible famine that the tribes go through, I was once again left in awe of Ms. Bishop's storytelling ability. I read in fascination as the Varekei repeatedly rejected the Elikai's attempts at merging their tribes, even at the fury of some of both of their members. It was interesting watching Whisky and Charlie's transformations when they believe they're pregnant, and it was just as intriguing to witness Fox and Sugar's reactions to their women's choices. I am desperate to read Third Wave, the third and final book in the Bones of Eden series, to find out just how the tribes escaped Eden and whether they'll be able to live together as one!
Bottom Line: No OM, OW or sharing, no condom use; no BDSM/kink; sexual assault; violence/murder. This book isn't a contemporary story so none of the typical rules really apply.
After a series of deadly goanna attaches, the female Varekei and the male Elikai need to put aside their differences and figure out a way for them all to survive. The predators in the archipelago are massive, mean and genetically enhanced to fight like the prehistoric creatures they were promoted to be in Eden. Men and women begin to couple up and attempt to become pregnant just as the wet season brings its cyclones and lack of food. Between the wet and the destruction that the goanna have inflicted, the food situation has become critical, and decisions on feeding the tribes will have to be made. When the sun starts to shine and the food begins replenishment, who will be left alive?
SECOND HEART was just as wicked as book 1 in the series, maybe even more so! With terrifying creatures described in vivid, fantastical detail, along with the terrible famine that the tribes go through, I was once again left in awe of Ms. Bishop's storytelling ability. I read in fascination as the Varekei repeatedly rejected the Elikai's attempts at merging their tribes, even at the fury of some of both of their members. It was interesting watching Whisky and Charlie's transformations when they believe they're pregnant, and it was just as intriguing to witness Fox and Sugar's reactions to their women's choices. I am desperate to read Third Wave, the third and final book in the Bones of Eden series, to find out just how the tribes escaped Eden and whether they'll be able to live together as one!
Bottom Line: No OM, OW or sharing, no condom use; no BDSM/kink; sexual assault; violence/murder. This book isn't a contemporary story so none of the typical rules really apply.
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