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Jamie Gwynmorgan #3
Omnipotence Enough
War veteran Jamie Gwynmorgan had made a sweet life for herself. Then, one morning on her way to work, she’s abducted off the street. She doesn’t know why. Or who did it. Or where she’s been taken. She can’t even measure the passage of time.
Utterly alone, only rarely able to hear a human voice, prohibited from seeing human faces, even her own, Jamie endures in a sinister, disorienting fog that devours her memories of before and weakens her grip on sanity—until a bit of contraband darts into her imploded world with a message, and with hope.
It’s just a tiny voice recorder/player, no doubt unwillingly forsaken, but it gives Jamie the means to measure time, to remember. And if she can remember before, then maybe she can find her way home to reclaim the life and the deep, abiding love some unknown enemy has stolen from her.
Words: 108,100
Genres: Intrigue & Thriller
Utterly alone, only rarely able to hear a human voice, prohibited from seeing human faces, even her own, Jamie endures in a sinister, disorienting fog that devours her memories of before and weakens her grip on sanity—until a bit of contraband darts into her imploded world with a message, and with hope.
It’s just a tiny voice recorder/player, no doubt unwillingly forsaken, but it gives Jamie the means to measure time, to remember. And if she can remember before, then maybe she can find her way home to reclaim the life and the deep, abiding love some unknown enemy has stolen from her.
Words: 108,100
Genres: Intrigue & Thriller
312 pages, Paperback
Published October 1, 2017
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Sophia Kell Hagin
5 books25 followersWith her fifth novel, Dreams Entangled, Sophia Kell Hagin continues exploring cross-genre speculative fiction, this time combining action/cyber thriller elements with magical realism, mythopoeia--and a running streak of badassery.
Dreams Entangled follows Not All A Dream, which won a 2022 Golden Crown Literary Society Award in General Fiction. Sophia’s first three novels comprise the Jamie Gwynmorgan series, beginning with Whatever Gods May Be (a Golden Crown Literary Society Award winner in 2011, for Dramatic General Fiction); next came Shadows of Something Real (2013), then Omnipotence Enough (2017).
Dreams Entangled follows Not All A Dream, which won a 2022 Golden Crown Literary Society Award in General Fiction. Sophia’s first three novels comprise the Jamie Gwynmorgan series, beginning with Whatever Gods May Be (a Golden Crown Literary Society Award winner in 2011, for Dramatic General Fiction); next came Shadows of Something Real (2013), then Omnipotence Enough (2017).
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October 18, 2017
This is the third and final book in the Jamie Gwynmorgan series. I highly recommend reading these books in order. What a ride it has been. I have never read a series like this in lesfic before. It was dark, gritty, heart wrenching, but also filled with recovery, strength, hope, and even love. Hagin is an excellent author and I really hope she will write something else in the future.
Retired Marine and POW survivor Jamie has been captured again. She doesn’t know where she is, who took her or why. All Jamie knows is she needs to find a way out before she loses her mind or worse.
Jamie has been through more than any other character I can think of. When I heard this book starts with her in captivity again, I wasn’t sure I could read this. All I wanted is for Jamie to be okay and happy. It actually took me a little while to pick this book up and start reading. Now I’m done, and actually feel a little exhausted. While this book was not as dark as the first two, parts were still not easy to read. You get so invested into Jamie, these books get to you. But I’m also feeling melancholy. I’m happy how the series wrapped up, but I’m also sad it’s over. No more books with Jamie. Jamie easily makes my top ten lists of favorite characters ever. I don’t just mean in lesfic, but across all genres of books.
This book sucks you in right away and puts you in the middle of the action. It also gets really exciting in the middle and towards the end. Even when it slows down, as a reader you are aware anything could happen at any minute. At certain moments all three books were pretty thrilling.
I really enjoyed this series, and know I will never forget it. These books are not for everyone. You have to be able to handle violence, torture, and other tough subjects. This series is dark and intense, but it is also one of the more rewarding series I’ve read. I honestly feel this series is overlooked. I hope more people will give it a chance. And I really hope Hagin plans to author more books in the future.
An ARC was given to me by BSB, for a honest review.
Retired Marine and POW survivor Jamie has been captured again. She doesn’t know where she is, who took her or why. All Jamie knows is she needs to find a way out before she loses her mind or worse.
Jamie has been through more than any other character I can think of. When I heard this book starts with her in captivity again, I wasn’t sure I could read this. All I wanted is for Jamie to be okay and happy. It actually took me a little while to pick this book up and start reading. Now I’m done, and actually feel a little exhausted. While this book was not as dark as the first two, parts were still not easy to read. You get so invested into Jamie, these books get to you. But I’m also feeling melancholy. I’m happy how the series wrapped up, but I’m also sad it’s over. No more books with Jamie. Jamie easily makes my top ten lists of favorite characters ever. I don’t just mean in lesfic, but across all genres of books.
This book sucks you in right away and puts you in the middle of the action. It also gets really exciting in the middle and towards the end. Even when it slows down, as a reader you are aware anything could happen at any minute. At certain moments all three books were pretty thrilling.
I really enjoyed this series, and know I will never forget it. These books are not for everyone. You have to be able to handle violence, torture, and other tough subjects. This series is dark and intense, but it is also one of the more rewarding series I’ve read. I honestly feel this series is overlooked. I hope more people will give it a chance. And I really hope Hagin plans to author more books in the future.
An ARC was given to me by BSB, for a honest review.
September 20, 2017
I measure a book by how much it manages to mesmerize me, to draw me into its world. And how much it continues to rattle me, days after I'm done with it. And by this measure, the book is a full 5 stars. But it's not for everyone. Especially not readers who prefer their lesfic filled with puppies and warm fuzzies. But if you've had your fill of domestic drama and made-up angst, and the latest romances leave you with more eyerolls than heart flutters, you might want to take a leap of faith and venture out into the brave new world of Jamie Gwynmorgan--soldier, fighter, survivor.
This is the third installment of a rather obscure but very well-written series about a future soldier and her journey from ignominy to redemption, abandonment to lasting love and friendship. Like a pawn, she gets swallowed up in conflicts near and far, over territory and ideals. She's literally been through hell and back...and somewhat worse for wear. Like all series it's best to start with the first book, but don't go looking for a romance right off (it was more of a bromance). The lack of one disappointed me in the first book. But i liked it enough to try the sequel and that's when I fell in love with the series. Still one of my all-time faves. The third book's blurb sounded ominous, and I mentally fretted about the author putting Jamie through the wringer again so soon. Fortunately there is a ten year gap between the events in book 2 and 3, so Jamie's had time to heal up. (phew!)
The moment this book starts I was immediately sucked into its very messed up world. It's a world of unspeakable horrors, relentless violence and soul-sucking helplessness. (hmm, I think I just turned everyone off to the book, lol. There's no graphic violence though, and no gore.) The first person POV means we're just as clueless about what's going on as the main character Jamie, and just as frustrated. To survive her daily horrors and ennui, Jamie clings on to whatever little shred of sanity she still has by trying to recall as clearly as she could, her past life from before the abduction. This is a great way to catch up with the goings-on of the all-women clan that's adopted her as one of their own. Unfortunately, real life intrudes all too soon and we're soon mentally yanked back into the tiny cell she's locked into. Even though the incarceration may seem interminable, it does end...eventually. :) The patient reader will be richly rewarded with what happens aftewards. Let's just say it's a thriller and leave it at that. I wasn't able to put it down till the very last page.
The thing I love most about this series is it's humanity as exemplified by the amazing characterization of Jamie. The books may be very dark, but it is also about the triumph of the indomitable human spirit. One brave soul's unceasing attempt to claw out of that bottomless pit. No matter how hopeless. No matter how long it takes. Even if, as in the case of this last book, there is simply no way out.
The third book is specially memorable and topical because it deals with the insidious and creeping loss of individual freedom in the name of "security". This series may be set in the indeterminate future, complete with robot guards and gizmos, but it is not that far into the future for the US to look too different. There's still the same political, economic and social institutions as what there are now, just more powerful all-around (you know how the rich and powerful are getting richer and more powerful year after year, so a decade or so from now, the scenarios depicted in the book doesn't feel all that improbable).
Just like the first two books, there are a number of unforgettable supporting characters, such as Magenau and Maddie, who could easily rival Jamie for the reader's love and attention.
Another thing I feel that lesfic readers might balk at (besides the depressing tone) because they're not used to it in lesfic books is the amount of detail the author uses to describe the technical stuff, from gadget capabilities to the logistics of escape, etc. Seeing as we are in Jamie's (ex-soldier, current engineer) technical mind all the time, that's pretty par for the course. For me, none of it was overwhelmingly arcane or unnecessary as to be boring/distracting but adds to the realism of every situation, and the authenticity of Jamie's character. How the author deals with Jamie's PTSD also shows some outstanding writing.
And for those who need the assurance of a happy ending before they decide if they would read a book. Click
5 stars
ARC from Netgalley and BSB
This is the third installment of a rather obscure but very well-written series about a future soldier and her journey from ignominy to redemption, abandonment to lasting love and friendship. Like a pawn, she gets swallowed up in conflicts near and far, over territory and ideals. She's literally been through hell and back...and somewhat worse for wear. Like all series it's best to start with the first book, but don't go looking for a romance right off (it was more of a bromance). The lack of one disappointed me in the first book. But i liked it enough to try the sequel and that's when I fell in love with the series. Still one of my all-time faves. The third book's blurb sounded ominous, and I mentally fretted about the author putting Jamie through the wringer again so soon. Fortunately there is a ten year gap between the events in book 2 and 3, so Jamie's had time to heal up. (phew!)
The moment this book starts I was immediately sucked into its very messed up world. It's a world of unspeakable horrors, relentless violence and soul-sucking helplessness. (hmm, I think I just turned everyone off to the book, lol. There's no graphic violence though, and no gore.) The first person POV means we're just as clueless about what's going on as the main character Jamie, and just as frustrated. To survive her daily horrors and ennui, Jamie clings on to whatever little shred of sanity she still has by trying to recall as clearly as she could, her past life from before the abduction. This is a great way to catch up with the goings-on of the all-women clan that's adopted her as one of their own. Unfortunately, real life intrudes all too soon and we're soon mentally yanked back into the tiny cell she's locked into. Even though the incarceration may seem interminable, it does end...eventually. :) The patient reader will be richly rewarded with what happens aftewards. Let's just say it's a thriller and leave it at that. I wasn't able to put it down till the very last page.
The thing I love most about this series is it's humanity as exemplified by the amazing characterization of Jamie. The books may be very dark, but it is also about the triumph of the indomitable human spirit. One brave soul's unceasing attempt to claw out of that bottomless pit. No matter how hopeless. No matter how long it takes. Even if, as in the case of this last book, there is simply no way out.
The third book is specially memorable and topical because it deals with the insidious and creeping loss of individual freedom in the name of "security". This series may be set in the indeterminate future, complete with robot guards and gizmos, but it is not that far into the future for the US to look too different. There's still the same political, economic and social institutions as what there are now, just more powerful all-around (you know how the rich and powerful are getting richer and more powerful year after year, so a decade or so from now, the scenarios depicted in the book doesn't feel all that improbable).
Just like the first two books, there are a number of unforgettable supporting characters, such as Magenau and Maddie, who could easily rival Jamie for the reader's love and attention.
Another thing I feel that lesfic readers might balk at (besides the depressing tone) because they're not used to it in lesfic books is the amount of detail the author uses to describe the technical stuff, from gadget capabilities to the logistics of escape, etc. Seeing as we are in Jamie's (ex-soldier, current engineer) technical mind all the time, that's pretty par for the course. For me, none of it was overwhelmingly arcane or unnecessary as to be boring/distracting but adds to the realism of every situation, and the authenticity of Jamie's character. How the author deals with Jamie's PTSD also shows some outstanding writing.
And for those who need the assurance of a happy ending before they decide if they would read a book. Click
5 stars
ARC from Netgalley and BSB
November 26, 2017
I admit that sometimes what attracts me to a book can be arbitrary. Sometimes I see a books cover and say yes I want to read it. Doesn't matter what the blurb on the back says. And that's the reason I picked this up. The cover spoke to me. What can I say I'm easily pleased. However, on this occasion I felt like I dropped into some social experiment. We don't always realise the front cover may tell us absolutely nothing about the book. But, the front cover told me that this person or persons were unseen, obscure even. Unknown chaos.
At this juncture maybe I should say that this is book 3 of an ongoing series. I'm going out on a limb here, but I'm sure I should have read books 1 and 2 first. Then maybe I would have been more prepared for what I got dropped into. I found myself in an utter quagmire of emotional turmoil. I will definitely be reading books 1 and 2 and then reread this one. The scary thing about this is that it probably does happen. The chaos, the confusion, the lack of human interaction and pushing the human body til there is nothing left must be so soul destroying. How do you come back from that?
Hagen is an extraordinary storyteller. Her writing is so profound. She puts you right there in the head of the main character, which is kind of disturbing considering the topic matter. I say that but to truly understand this book you need to read it. I'm sure if I had read books 1 and 2 this book will make a lot more sense. This is the kind of book that will stay with you forever. Not for the brutality but for the love and family who helped the main character back. The love and friendship is astonishing. I won't ever forget it. It makes you think, it makes you wonder, but most of all it makes you understand the power of love. Enjoy!
*ARC provided by publisher via NetGalley*
At this juncture maybe I should say that this is book 3 of an ongoing series. I'm going out on a limb here, but I'm sure I should have read books 1 and 2 first. Then maybe I would have been more prepared for what I got dropped into. I found myself in an utter quagmire of emotional turmoil. I will definitely be reading books 1 and 2 and then reread this one. The scary thing about this is that it probably does happen. The chaos, the confusion, the lack of human interaction and pushing the human body til there is nothing left must be so soul destroying. How do you come back from that?
Hagen is an extraordinary storyteller. Her writing is so profound. She puts you right there in the head of the main character, which is kind of disturbing considering the topic matter. I say that but to truly understand this book you need to read it. I'm sure if I had read books 1 and 2 this book will make a lot more sense. This is the kind of book that will stay with you forever. Not for the brutality but for the love and family who helped the main character back. The love and friendship is astonishing. I won't ever forget it. It makes you think, it makes you wonder, but most of all it makes you understand the power of love. Enjoy!
*ARC provided by publisher via NetGalley*
October 13, 2023
This is the 3rd and last chapter of Jamie’s story.
Like books one and two, it’s intense and dark. Lots of twisted plots and evil bad guys.
It’s starts of with Jamie being kidnapped and held in prison. She again is fighting for her sanity and to find a way to escape.
Like book two this is a love story, not a romance. Adele Sebeilus, Del, is a wonderful and beautiful person inside and out and is always working to give Jamie her love.
The women who live together at Great Hill are fabulous characters who enhance the story.
Like books one and two, it’s intense and dark. Lots of twisted plots and evil bad guys.
It’s starts of with Jamie being kidnapped and held in prison. She again is fighting for her sanity and to find a way to escape.
Like book two this is a love story, not a romance. Adele Sebeilus, Del, is a wonderful and beautiful person inside and out and is always working to give Jamie her love.
The women who live together at Great Hill are fabulous characters who enhance the story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 21, 2019
Wow... what a trip!
Poor Jamie has THE worst luck, but she sure is bloody good at escaping. You think there's only one mystery and one problem to overcome and then BAM, Hagin gives you drama in the last few pages. What a TRIP!
Poor Jamie has THE worst luck, but she sure is bloody good at escaping. You think there's only one mystery and one problem to overcome and then BAM, Hagin gives you drama in the last few pages. What a TRIP!
September 15, 2022
I am and have been in this Author's characters sphere for some time and i am awestruck at the way each book spins.
It is so close to believing because her scenes and tools aren't so far fetched.
First book playing field was armed service and war. Second book was post war and old enemies. This book are somewhat new enemies and its more brains than brawn fighting.
This for me is superb in its heroine representation and actions. I see the first book being more favored because it had lots of combat actions but personally i think this book might be my best so far...we have here techy and socio-political manoeuvres that held my imaginations.
Beautiful!
I certainly will be looking forward to anything by this Author.
It is so close to believing because her scenes and tools aren't so far fetched.
First book playing field was armed service and war. Second book was post war and old enemies. This book are somewhat new enemies and its more brains than brawn fighting.
This for me is superb in its heroine representation and actions. I see the first book being more favored because it had lots of combat actions but personally i think this book might be my best so far...we have here techy and socio-political manoeuvres that held my imaginations.
Beautiful!
I certainly will be looking forward to anything by this Author.
October 16, 2017
I rec'd an ARC from NetGalley/Bold Strokes Books in exchange for an honest review.
The third part of Jamie Gwynmorgan's story is dark and full of intrigue. Her story transports you from the depths of despair to eventual and not easily accepted redemption. Not a quick read by any means (I re-read sections to clarify events) but well worth the effort. I recommend it.
4 stars.
The third part of Jamie Gwynmorgan's story is dark and full of intrigue. Her story transports you from the depths of despair to eventual and not easily accepted redemption. Not a quick read by any means (I re-read sections to clarify events) but well worth the effort. I recommend it.
4 stars.
October 15, 2017
Last book of the series. It starts with the unthinkable....Jamie in captivity again. While this book delves into what we should all be worried about-the loss of civil liberties for the common good...it is not nearly as dark as the first 2. I was riveted by the ability of this author to put me right in the middle of the action. Again though, I found the political weaving a bit difficult to follow at times. The story is full of interesting characters that add a real depth.
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
May 31, 2021
Great ending to this series!
I think this one was by far my favorite.
I think this one was by far my favorite.
February 10, 2018
I fell in love with Jamie Gwynmorgan in Whatever Gods May Be, and the love affair is ongoing. How many times can Sophia, this talented author, make me shout out loud...or cringe...or make my heart stop...or the tears flow? Find out for yourself. Work your way through the intricate journey of this intrigue with a good modicum of romance thrown in, wrapping itself around the main character like so many fine threads of silk. Enjoy the ride. I know how much I did. Thanks, Sophia, for sharing such a brave, loving soul with the world.
October 4, 2017
ARC from Netgalley and BSB
This is not your typical lesfic story but it is very intriguing. I wasn’t sure at first if I like it or not but the more I read the further I got into that world. It is a very well written and developed story that is not for everyone- I guess- but it Is worth to give a change and try something outside the usual happy and fluffy Lesfic romances.
This is not your typical lesfic story but it is very intriguing. I wasn’t sure at first if I like it or not but the more I read the further I got into that world. It is a very well written and developed story that is not for everyone- I guess- but it Is worth to give a change and try something outside the usual happy and fluffy Lesfic romances.
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