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The Last Goodbye
500 years before Theo met Cassia, Leander met Lyda.
The Netherworld was never meant for the living. It steals a mortal’s sanity piece-by-piece, day-by-day. No one understands that better than the God of Death. But the chance for even a single day of company is a seductive thing and Leander can’t help looking forward to each sacrifice.
When the last mortal country outlaws human sacrifice, Leander’s new bride becomes his last. Though he knows he should let Lyda continue on to her afterlife, the pair grows closer and the God of Death hesitates in the face of eternal solitude. But soon, Leander must decide between being selfish and selfless.
The Netherworld was never meant for the living. It steals a mortal’s sanity piece-by-piece, day-by-day. No one understands that better than the God of Death. But the chance for even a single day of company is a seductive thing and Leander can’t help looking forward to each sacrifice.
When the last mortal country outlaws human sacrifice, Leander’s new bride becomes his last. Though he knows he should let Lyda continue on to her afterlife, the pair grows closer and the God of Death hesitates in the face of eternal solitude. But soon, Leander must decide between being selfish and selfless.
- GenresFantasy
40 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 4, 2017
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Amber R. Duell
30 books253 followersAmber R. Duell is a native of Central New York but currently lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two sons. She survives on caffeine and baked goods. When not reading or writing, she enjoys snowboarding, embroidering, staying up way too late to research genealogy, and discovering real-life adventures.
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December 10, 2017
Heart wrenching and perfect
This is a prequel novella about Leander the God of Death, from Fragile Chaos. I was so excited to learn of this short story because Leander is a figure we see in Fragile Chaos, but don’t come to learn as much as I wanted. This solves that issue and made my heart absolutely bleed for him.
Short, but went in depth about Leander, I was able to connect and grasp more about his character. Honestly, loved this sad little story! Grab some tissues but read this!!!
This is a prequel novella about Leander the God of Death, from Fragile Chaos. I was so excited to learn of this short story because Leander is a figure we see in Fragile Chaos, but don’t come to learn as much as I wanted. This solves that issue and made my heart absolutely bleed for him.
Short, but went in depth about Leander, I was able to connect and grasp more about his character. Honestly, loved this sad little story! Grab some tissues but read this!!!
December 15, 2017
Fantastic back story for The God of Death
If you read Fragile Chaos and wanted to get more insight into Leander than this is the book for you. I love Leander and this story shows even more how he became such a remarkable character. Lyda definitely had an impact on him and it shows when you see how he eventually is with Cassia in Fragile Chaos. Even if you haven't read Fragile Chaos yet, you should still read this. There is so much hope and compassion but also sadness in this story.
If you read Fragile Chaos and wanted to get more insight into Leander than this is the book for you. I love Leander and this story shows even more how he became such a remarkable character. Lyda definitely had an impact on him and it shows when you see how he eventually is with Cassia in Fragile Chaos. Even if you haven't read Fragile Chaos yet, you should still read this. There is so much hope and compassion but also sadness in this story.
March 18, 2019
Unexpectedly short
From the blurb I misunderstood the content of this book. I thought it began with Lyda & Leander then morphed into a story about Theo & Casia. I was wrong.
I don't know if it's because of my expectations, but the story feels incomplete. Don't get me wrong. I enjoyed it, but it feels like there should have been more.
From the blurb I misunderstood the content of this book. I thought it began with Lyda & Leander then morphed into a story about Theo & Casia. I was wrong.
I don't know if it's because of my expectations, but the story feels incomplete. Don't get me wrong. I enjoyed it, but it feels like there should have been more.
February 2, 2018
This story pretty much tore my heart into tiny pieces in the most lovely way (it's possible, I promise lol). A great companion to the awesome novel the MC is from (Fragile Chaos! Check it out!). Definitely stands alone if you haven't read the novel though, and I definitely recommend it!
March 26, 2018
So sad, so sweet.
I loved Theo and Cassia's story and Leander intrigued me from the first time I met him. I was eager to read this one and, having done so, I feel so sad. Leander is such a sweet man, even as the God of Death, and so much of me just wanted him to be happy.
I loved Theo and Cassia's story and Leander intrigued me from the first time I met him. I was eager to read this one and, having done so, I feel so sad. Leander is such a sweet man, even as the God of Death, and so much of me just wanted him to be happy.
January 24, 2021
3.5 Stars
That was interesting and the writing flowed smoothly and pulled me in.
I'll continue on. I'd like to see this world get further fleshed out.
That was interesting and the writing flowed smoothly and pulled me in.
I'll continue on. I'd like to see this world get further fleshed out.
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