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Severed Veil: Tales of Death and Dreams
A dream-traveling boy haunted by a broken girl. A cursed warrior, weary of bloodshed. A princess who battles dragons in an enchanted slumber. A treacherous graveyard in the stars.
From Bethany A. Jennings—author of Threadbare and Dragon Lyric—come twelve mesmerizing short works of poetry and prose that boldly pierce the shadows. Severed Veil contains a selection of fantasy, sci-fi, and poetry, including “Dreamskip,” the winner of an honorable mention from the Writers of the Future Contest in 2018.
Illustrated with ethereal pencil sketches by artist Julia Busko, these tales dance on the delicate rift between life and death, waking and dreams.
From Bethany A. Jennings—author of Threadbare and Dragon Lyric—come twelve mesmerizing short works of poetry and prose that boldly pierce the shadows. Severed Veil contains a selection of fantasy, sci-fi, and poetry, including “Dreamskip,” the winner of an honorable mention from the Writers of the Future Contest in 2018.
Illustrated with ethereal pencil sketches by artist Julia Busko, these tales dance on the delicate rift between life and death, waking and dreams.
53 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 27, 2018
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Bethany A. Jennings
5 books63 followersBethany A. Jennings is a YA fantasy and poetry author of intense, lyrical words that reach the heart and pierce the darkness. In addition to her work as acquisitions editor and author liaison at Uncommon Universes Press, she also runs #WIPjoy, a popular hashtag game for authors. Born in SoCal, Bethany now lives in New England with her husband, four kids, zero pets, and a large and growing collection of imaginary friends.
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October 30, 2018
A beautiful, poignant collection of stories and poems that hit hard and linger long. Thoroughly enjoyable!
November 12, 2018
A quick, delightful read that blossoms into something deeper with time. Each story and poem is short and thoughtful, but carries hidden meanings and leads your mind down sad, silly, or surprising tangents. Recommended for reading sprinters. ❤️
December 27, 2018
4.5 stars
Wow! This was a deep collection and one that really reaches to the core.
I've read the author's two previous short stories, but it was truly a treat to read so many different stories and poems. She has a beautiful way of conveying thoughts and ideas (or just a story!) that gave me a little thrill as one of her readers.
Interestingly enough, I strongly enjoyed the poems the most. Not that I don't like poetry, but it surprised me how much I did. Her poem "Blaze" was definitely my favorite out of this collection. It resonated on a deep level concerning my struggles toward writing. I also loved her poem "Diamonds." Concerning the stories, "The Disconnect" and "The Destroyer Prince" were my favorite for sure. I LOVED the message of the second one and the character growth in the first one.
Overall, this was a fantastic collection of "tales." I think there was only one that I didn't particularly enjoy, but with receiving this book through the author's #LanternBox2018, the notes the author shared about each story gave me a different appreciation for all of them. However, even without those little notes, definitely any reader can appreciate the heart of each one.
Recommended to readers who like deep stories and poems that are heartfelt, powerful, and eye-opening.
Wow! This was a deep collection and one that really reaches to the core.
I've read the author's two previous short stories, but it was truly a treat to read so many different stories and poems. She has a beautiful way of conveying thoughts and ideas (or just a story!) that gave me a little thrill as one of her readers.
Interestingly enough, I strongly enjoyed the poems the most. Not that I don't like poetry, but it surprised me how much I did. Her poem "Blaze" was definitely my favorite out of this collection. It resonated on a deep level concerning my struggles toward writing. I also loved her poem "Diamonds." Concerning the stories, "The Disconnect" and "The Destroyer Prince" were my favorite for sure. I LOVED the message of the second one and the character growth in the first one.
Overall, this was a fantastic collection of "tales." I think there was only one that I didn't particularly enjoy, but with receiving this book through the author's #LanternBox2018, the notes the author shared about each story gave me a different appreciation for all of them. However, even without those little notes, definitely any reader can appreciate the heart of each one.
Recommended to readers who like deep stories and poems that are heartfelt, powerful, and eye-opening.
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November 20, 2018
Severed Veil by Bethany A. Jennings is a short read. It contains mostly flash fiction and poetry. But it is so beautifully written that you will want to savor it and maybe even go back and reread some. So much heart and soul went into these works, especially the poetry, that you may feel haunted after you finish.
I highly recommend this short collection, it just might have something that will speak to you.
I highly recommend this short collection, it just might have something that will speak to you.
January 2, 2019
A sort of anthology of short stories and poems, "Severed Veil: Tales of Death and Dreams" is so much more than a tiny book sitting on a bookcase.
The collection has stories that deal with loss, the importance of hope, creativeness and so much more.
A section that really stuck out to me was the poem, "Living in the Light". This poem was about someone who is trying to help someone struggling with depression or another difficulty.
As someone that struggles on and off with depression and has tried to help her sister with it only to see her sister sink deeper and deeper with seemingly no help, this hit home on a number of levels. It touched me to the core and I'm not afraid to say that I cried.
Bethany A. Jennings has a gift with words, a talent to touch the deep and secret parts of you that you don't want to deal with or ignore. Her stories bring hope and light into a world seeped in darkness and I can't wait to read more of them.
The collection has stories that deal with loss, the importance of hope, creativeness and so much more.
A section that really stuck out to me was the poem, "Living in the Light". This poem was about someone who is trying to help someone struggling with depression or another difficulty.
As someone that struggles on and off with depression and has tried to help her sister with it only to see her sister sink deeper and deeper with seemingly no help, this hit home on a number of levels. It touched me to the core and I'm not afraid to say that I cried.
Bethany A. Jennings has a gift with words, a talent to touch the deep and secret parts of you that you don't want to deal with or ignore. Her stories bring hope and light into a world seeped in darkness and I can't wait to read more of them.
December 7, 2018
in Severed Veil, Bethany A. Jennings brings a beautiful collection of 11 pieces of short fiction (7 short stories, 4 poems), all based around the theme of life, death and dreams, each in various settings, though most veered towards the fantasy side of things. Each of the short stories examine a different perspective of those themes, all wonderfully written with vivid prose that had me thinking about each story after it ended, especially with the ones with a big twist at the end. I can’t pick a favorite because they were all that great in their own way, but Blaze, The Disconnect, and Dreamskip seemed to stick to me the most.
At the end, there’s a snippet of her novella Over My Dead Body, which I’m looking forward to.
At the end, there’s a snippet of her novella Over My Dead Body, which I’m looking forward to.
October 16, 2018
I was given an ARC and this is my honest review. I absolutely loved this book of stories and poems. There was not one I did not enjoy, and a few that I cannot stop thinking about. Living in the Light was my favorite. I recommend this book with all my heart. This was not my first book by Bethany and I was not disappointed. She has a definate way with words.
November 7, 2018
A lovely anthology from the mind of Bethany Jennings. I enjoyed each short story, but the real treat for me was the poetry—I saw myself in most of it, my feelings articulated as I'd never been able to. Will definitely read again!
January 13, 2019
Severed Veil is a gorgeous collection of short stories and poetry. I loved them all, but several really spoke to me. I highly recommend this collection! There's something for everyone, and the rich language makes each of these pieces a delightful treat.
October 30, 2018
This collection of short stories and poems inspires deep thought, courage, and hope. A must-read!
January 28, 2019
An amazing read. Highly recommend checking it out.
January 30, 2019
A sort of anthology of short stories and poems, "Severed Veil: Tales of Death and Dreams" is so much more than a tiny book sitting on a bookcase.
The collection has stories that deal with loss, the importance of hope, creativeness and so much more.
A section that really stuck out to me was the poem, "Living in the Light". This poem was about someone who is trying to help someone struggling with depression or another difficulty.
As someone that struggles on and off with depression and has tried to help her sister with it only to see her sister sink deeper and deeper with seemingly no help, this hit home on a number of levels. It touched me to the core and I'm not afraid to say that I cried.
Bethany A. Jennings has a gift with words, a talent to touch the deep and secret parts of you that you don't want to deal with or ignore. Her stories bring hope and light into a world steeped in darkness and I can't wait to read more of them.
The collection has stories that deal with loss, the importance of hope, creativeness and so much more.
A section that really stuck out to me was the poem, "Living in the Light". This poem was about someone who is trying to help someone struggling with depression or another difficulty.
As someone that struggles on and off with depression and has tried to help her sister with it only to see her sister sink deeper and deeper with seemingly no help, this hit home on a number of levels. It touched me to the core and I'm not afraid to say that I cried.
Bethany A. Jennings has a gift with words, a talent to touch the deep and secret parts of you that you don't want to deal with or ignore. Her stories bring hope and light into a world steeped in darkness and I can't wait to read more of them.
December 8, 2018
I was so blessed by this collection! The poems are each unique and striking, the stories read like poetry in prose, and the the beautiful sketches by Julia Busko add another layer of beauty to this collection!
Each story is very unique yet they all fit together so well under the theme "tales of death and dreams" (with the exception of one titled The Disconnect which felt like it could have gone in a different collection, but I can't really complain because it was one of my favorites, haha).
If you are looking for a short, dark yet hopeful and defiant read, Severed Veil is for you. <3
Each story is very unique yet they all fit together so well under the theme "tales of death and dreams" (with the exception of one titled The Disconnect which felt like it could have gone in a different collection, but I can't really complain because it was one of my favorites, haha).
If you are looking for a short, dark yet hopeful and defiant read, Severed Veil is for you. <3
May 27, 2019
Honestly I hoped some of the stories would be longer, but I was not disappointed because the stories were no less good for being short. Bethany Jennings does flash fiction better than I've read anywhere else*. And I loved the poems too. I read Diamonds at the perfect time when I needed the reminder that God is sharpening me.
I'll say it again: I really loved these stories and poems.
(*To be honest, I haven't read a lot of flash fiction because most of it just seems too short for me to connect with it, but most of these stories were so good I doubt I'd find much else on this level even if I did read a lot of flash fiction.)
I'll say it again: I really loved these stories and poems.
(*To be honest, I haven't read a lot of flash fiction because most of it just seems too short for me to connect with it, but most of these stories were so good I doubt I'd find much else on this level even if I did read a lot of flash fiction.)
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