Challenge: The Chosen Rise

Gaia's Majesty #.5

by Roger B. Burt

Gaia Speaks
“You have forgotten me, the mother of all there is. Endlessly you seek advantage and power in a world you lay waste. Each of your leaders claims to be the one for the true way. You forget the worship of the sanctity of life and the precious world on which you live. Power and greed rule your lives. The truth that a decision is near eludes you.”

Our earth mother Gaia, was intrigued by clever creatures developing on her Earth. She believed they held promise but also danger for themselves and her planet.

To safeguard the future of her planet Gaia selected a gifted population of women. They were given the mission to be stewards of Earth and to protect the future of humankind. Some of them live in cities in the sea. Mermaids represent sightings of them. Others live on the land and among them are a defense force of women called the Andromeda.

The Gaia’s Majesty Trilogy, a unique, female-centric trilogy blending mythology and
current world environmental issues, tells the story of the time before us as we descend into ever greater social and environmental crises.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Mythology, Environment

289 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2019

About the author

Roger B. Burt is a clinical psychologist. Over his career he has come to believe that mythology holds profound truths about humankind and is intrigued by the widespread myths about mermaids. Now he believes the rise of the empowerment of women is essential to our future and we have come to transformation or failure as a species. He has woven a story of mermaids with the challenge regarding the fate of humankind.

Reviews

[Glen]

I won this book in a goodreads drawing.

A feminist fantasy where mermaids, valkyries, and the Earth Goddess save the world from greed and nihilism.

[Claudia]

Sadly, I just couldn't keep any interest in the second book of the series. Too much back story. Too much explanation. Too much mysticism and predestination for Chantia and Beck. Woman power and mermaids. It was sadly, a trudge to get it finished as I kept hoping that it would get better.

It was a great idea but the story seems to be becoming a battle/commentary between so-called environmentally consciousness and protection personified by the female Tethyans and utilization of all earthly resources no matter the societal and environmental costs controlled by the Overlords.

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[Wendy Jensen]

A mythological read. Excellent. The protectors of the earth struggle against the Overlords who can be brutal. Each has to find her own way with the subtle direction of Gaia, Mother Earth. This is a gifted population of mermaids/mermen who can live on earth or in the sea. I couldn't stop reading this book. I had to find out what happens!

I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.

[J Young]

The world is in crisis and the war begins.

This is the second book in the trilogy and continues the story of Avery, who has reclaimed her birth name of Chantia, and Beck as they find their place in the world of the Tethyans.

The Andromeda warriors, Brigid, Luisa, and Nicole have new roles in disrupting the schemes of the Overlords who seek to rule the world. The Earth goddess Gaia uses prophecy and intuition to influence the hidden societies of Tethys, Primals and Progenitors as they struggle to protect the Earth and Humanity.

New characters are introduced as world-wide conflicts erupt that threaten to bring down governments and economies.

Robert Burt has did a great job World building in this second book. I like the vivid text he uses to develop the underwater city environments. To really appreciate the storyline and know how everyone and everything fits together I recommend reading the first book before this one.

[Cynthia A]

The story was a little slow in getting to the point. The idea of Overlords, Gaia, Primals etc was well thought out but the abundance of excess words made it hard to keep my attention. I will admit I would like to read the second book just to see if it is better. I want to see the if Gaia can achieve her plan through Chantia and the rest of her people.
I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway.

[P Diotte]

I found it easier to get immersed in the story in book two. There are many events unfolding simultaneously, but they are tied in rather well and don't feel forced. I really enjoyed discovering more about the underwater cities and their inhabitants and am eager to find out exactly what role the new characters will play in the next novel.

[Johnna]

Gaia is Mother Earth. Power and greed has taken over the world (sound familiar?). A group of women have been chosen to protect the earth and the future of all mankind. Def applies to our current environmental issues we are facing. This was book 2 of a trilogy. Very interesting take on Mother Earth and caring for her. I received this book for free and have given a voluntary review.

[Jackie]

Another spectacular story with Avery. I’ve loved it from the first book. I’m just lost in the plot and never want to leave.

[Kasey]

Thank you for the opportunity to review this book as a giveaway recipient. I am excited to read it and will update my thoughts on this book soon!

[Misty Hutchison]

Great book kept me interested lots of good information in it.

[Kourtney]

Received this from a goodreads giveaway and I loved it definitely recommend