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The Dark Fey Trilogy #1
The Reviled
From a young age, Ayla has known her gift. Dedicated to become a Guardian of Childfey, she has spent her young years in the Temple, studying magic and ancient rites. There, she also learns about the mortal enemy of all Fey of the Light: the Reviled.
Gairynzvl is a Fey of the Light, abducted by the Reviled when he was young. Now, he is a Dark One; lurking in the shadows, lingering near Ayla.
After Gairynzvl commits treason against his own kind, Ayla listens to him when no others will - and the conflict that unfolds will change their world.
Gairynzvl is a Fey of the Light, abducted by the Reviled when he was young. Now, he is a Dark One; lurking in the shadows, lingering near Ayla.
After Gairynzvl commits treason against his own kind, Ayla listens to him when no others will - and the conflict that unfolds will change their world.
312 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 24, 2014
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About the author
Cynthia A. Morgan
29 books152 followersCynthia A. Morgan is an award-winning author; free-lance columnist, blogger, and poet. Author of the dystopian fantasy Mercy Series and the young adult fantasy Dark Fey Trilogy, Morgan’s captivating tales serve as a backdrop for powerful messages like ‘show thankfulness through kindness and appreciate blessings through generosity’ and ‘the only way to achieve peace is by becoming peace’.
Morgan is also the creator of the popular blog Booknvolume where over 18,000 followers regularly explore Morgan’s own brand of poetry, musings about life, photography, book reviews and more. Morgan’s writing has been featured as a monthly column in Fresh Lifestyle Magazine and she is an active member with Artists 4 Peace as well as supporting the ASCPA since 2008.
Upcoming projects include a fictional drama in Regency Period England, a non-fiction exploration of the supernatural/paranormal and beliefs around the world, and a return to the realms of Dark Fey in a mind-bending prequel.
Some of her other interests includes a deep love for animals and the environment. She is frequently heard laughing, finds the mysteries of ancient times, spirituality, and the possibilities of life elsewhere in the cosmos intriguing, and believes in the power of love, hope and forgiveness.
When asked how she feels about writing, Morgan has said: “To write; to paint with words as an artist bedecks his canvas with hues and shades and layers of pigmentation; to sing a melody upon which the gaze may linger and over which the heart may muse again and again: to create visual splendor with grammar and language is the most beguiling form of intoxication in which I could ever take pleasure.”
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August 4, 2019
I enjoyed this story very much – the ultimate war between dark and light, good and evil, and how things aren't always what they seem to be.
Ayla is a powerful fae of the light, her abilities rare even among her peers. She was kept isolated growing up, being trained to use her abilities and become a guardian. The author gives us an introductory insight of the background fairly early on in the story, so when I started reading, I had a good idea of how each side, the dark fae and the light fae, worked.
That said, I'm not quite sure how to write this review. I both liked and disliked the main characters – admired Ayla (light fae) her tenacity and disliked the way she froze in the face of danger; Admired Gairynszvl (dark fae) and his need to leave the legion, disliked the way he seemed unbalanced at times, wanting to cause Ayla harm but being compassionate at the same time. I suppose he was meant to be portrayed this way, as he was both fighting the dark and the light within himself.
There's a brush over a love triangle in this story, and like any other love triangle, you end up feeling sorry for the one left out.
I liked the way the story ended up in an optimist note, the way you get an idea of what's coming on book two.
The writing was dramatic, vivid, and with a lot of original flourish, the pacing fast at times (the kind that makes you flip page after page), slow at others, but it's only a 170 pages book, so it's a quick read all around.
I recommend it!
Ayla is a powerful fae of the light, her abilities rare even among her peers. She was kept isolated growing up, being trained to use her abilities and become a guardian. The author gives us an introductory insight of the background fairly early on in the story, so when I started reading, I had a good idea of how each side, the dark fae and the light fae, worked.
That said, I'm not quite sure how to write this review. I both liked and disliked the main characters – admired Ayla (light fae) her tenacity and disliked the way she froze in the face of danger; Admired Gairynszvl (dark fae) and his need to leave the legion, disliked the way he seemed unbalanced at times, wanting to cause Ayla harm but being compassionate at the same time. I suppose he was meant to be portrayed this way, as he was both fighting the dark and the light within himself.
There's a brush over a love triangle in this story, and like any other love triangle, you end up feeling sorry for the one left out.
I liked the way the story ended up in an optimist note, the way you get an idea of what's coming on book two.
The writing was dramatic, vivid, and with a lot of original flourish, the pacing fast at times (the kind that makes you flip page after page), slow at others, but it's only a 170 pages book, so it's a quick read all around.
I recommend it!
August 28, 2020
A 2.5 stars rating rounded up to 3.
This book conflicted me. First time I tried to read it, I struggled and didn't finish. This time i reached the end but I'm not sure yet how to feel about it.
A better review is coming, I just need some time to fully form a consensus on it.
This book conflicted me. First time I tried to read it, I struggled and didn't finish. This time i reached the end but I'm not sure yet how to feel about it.
A better review is coming, I just need some time to fully form a consensus on it.
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October 29, 2020As the Author of this book I can tell you a great deal about it, but I should prefer that you dive into the story and formulate your own opinions. What I CAN say is that Dark Fey, The Reviled is currently receiving 5-star reviews on Amazon/Kindle. You can access these reveiws for free through my author page at: http://www.independentauthornetwork.c... as well as a free preview and interviews I've done about the book and my writing.
This story is the first book in a planned trilogy and I have been told that it is a real page-turner, one that you simply cannot put down, one that draws you in and fully engages you, but, again, I'd love for YOU to tell ME, so go ahead, dive right in and do let me know what YOU think. I'd love to chat with you about the characters, the places, the magic. :)
But don't take my word for it. If you care to read a review by avid book reviewer Steve Johnson via his book review blog Book To The Future, you can find his review here: https://bookmust.wordpress.com/2015/0...
And most importantly, Thank you. I hope you enjoy !
~Morgan~
This story is the first book in a planned trilogy and I have been told that it is a real page-turner, one that you simply cannot put down, one that draws you in and fully engages you, but, again, I'd love for YOU to tell ME, so go ahead, dive right in and do let me know what YOU think. I'd love to chat with you about the characters, the places, the magic. :)
But don't take my word for it. If you care to read a review by avid book reviewer Steve Johnson via his book review blog Book To The Future, you can find his review here: https://bookmust.wordpress.com/2015/0...
And most importantly, Thank you. I hope you enjoy !
~Morgan~
May 18, 2015
Driven by characters filled with the charm of the Light Fey and the brutal force of the Dark Fey, once again, the battle between the light and dark is fought for love under the poetic care of Cynthia A. Morgan. Dark Fey: Reviled is the tale of the kind and caring Ayla, of the light fey a she struggles to maintain the secret of her special gift, making her insecure, unsure of her own worth and awkward in social situations. Feeling she is being followed or watched, Ayla discovers someone in the shadows is communicating with her mind to mind. Who is this dark being? Why won’t they come into the light? Too afraid to be called peculiar again, she tells only one person. Is she losing her mind or is this voice real? Has one of the Reviled escaped from their realm to bring harm to Ayla’s people or does this voice belong to someone scared, alone and begging to be rescued? Who is this boy who speaks only to Ayla? Are they speaking through their minds or through their hearts?
Cynthia A. Morgan has created a fantasy world with light and airy characters and has infused a magical, fantasy feel throughout this tale. It is hard not to fall in love with every well-placed word and every highly charged emotion. She writes beautifully detailed scenes that come alive from the joy of that first kiss to agony and pain. There is no over the top action, the masses do not engage in all-out war, but the fight to rescue a light faerie from the clutches of darkness and evil comes across with true sacrifice, a strong conviction to do the right thing and the power of love. Beautifully written, lovingly plotted and simply magical in the delivery!
Publication Date: April 24th 2014
Published by Cynthia A. Morgan
Genre: Fantasy
Print Length: 218 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Reviewed for: http://tometender.blogspot.com
Cynthia A. Morgan has created a fantasy world with light and airy characters and has infused a magical, fantasy feel throughout this tale. It is hard not to fall in love with every well-placed word and every highly charged emotion. She writes beautifully detailed scenes that come alive from the joy of that first kiss to agony and pain. There is no over the top action, the masses do not engage in all-out war, but the fight to rescue a light faerie from the clutches of darkness and evil comes across with true sacrifice, a strong conviction to do the right thing and the power of love. Beautifully written, lovingly plotted and simply magical in the delivery!
Publication Date: April 24th 2014
Published by Cynthia A. Morgan
Genre: Fantasy
Print Length: 218 pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Reviewed for: http://tometender.blogspot.com
August 3, 2015
Dark Fey: The Reviled by Cynthia Morgan
I don't recall having ever read a Mystical Fantasy story before and, for sure, I've never read a Mystical Faerie Fantasy - so I had only a vague idea of what I'd find there and no idea, really, of how I'd react to it.
What I discovered was a tender love story - through and around which raged a fearsome and wholly relentless battle between, literally, Light and Dark.
Ayla, a faerie of the Light, is a gifted empath whose compassion is so deep-seated and enduring that she can't help but take on others' pain and angst - especially that of those close to her heart.
Gairynzvl, is a faerie of the Dark; he's one of The Reviled, The Fallen Fey - and, from the deep shadows, he begins to watch Ayla; he watches and waits - risking his all.
Despite their singularly disparate spheres, however, the two are able to sense one another and when at last they dare to communicate, mind to mind, soul to soul, you realise - you hope - that they are made for each other and, if there is anything at all right with the world, they should end up together…
You're always only too well aware, however, that it is actual Light and Dark, the indestructible strictures of Good and Evil, that separates them - and, with the night, comes The Fallen, with whom no prayer can be heard, no favour can be granted and absolutely no compromise or understanding can be reached.
Ayla and Gairynzvl's mystical world and the manifestations of the forces of Darkness and Light are intricately imagined. The world is sumptuous, beautiful - and very very scary. I may never look at a mirror the same ever again, in fact - or at wells or at dying fires: "Mirrors in darkness, unlighted wells, the dying embers of a fire that stood unguarded or the very rare faerie ring that no longer flowered gave The Fallen a place to cross…"
Cynthia Morgan's writing isn't so much stylised as… exquisite, I think the word is. It's patient, somehow. Delicate. Lovely. This mythical universe is so precisely conceptualised and characterised that you might come to believe that the enchanted forest of Jyndari actually does exist.
Another thing that struck me, though, early on - and this sort of added to the precision of the approach - is that there are hardly any (grammatical) contractions in the work; neither in the body of the prose nor in anybody's speech. It gave the work an air of perfection, sort of - which felt most peculiar at first but then served to reinforce, somehow, the intricacy and the necessarily strict fidelity of the faerie world and the faeries in it.
And I always love a good turn of phrase: "They came in darkness, they brought the darkness with them, and they were the epitome of everything that was not light, bright and beautiful." Scary stuff. And: "Opening his eyes wearily, he found her amber gaze locked on him and looked upon love for the first time." So lovely.
Also, there are patterns of style that, though not old-fashioned or old world - and certainly not olde worlde - seem to be, somehow, of the ancient faerie world - maybe: "She needed to rest without the confusion of doubt, despair and helplessness that crested within her presently."
Other-worldly, indeed.
And it's a fabulous faerie read. I'm glad I read it - and, without a doubt, I look forward to reading Book Two.
Dark Fey: The Reviled
I don't recall having ever read a Mystical Fantasy story before and, for sure, I've never read a Mystical Faerie Fantasy - so I had only a vague idea of what I'd find there and no idea, really, of how I'd react to it.
What I discovered was a tender love story - through and around which raged a fearsome and wholly relentless battle between, literally, Light and Dark.
Ayla, a faerie of the Light, is a gifted empath whose compassion is so deep-seated and enduring that she can't help but take on others' pain and angst - especially that of those close to her heart.
Gairynzvl, is a faerie of the Dark; he's one of The Reviled, The Fallen Fey - and, from the deep shadows, he begins to watch Ayla; he watches and waits - risking his all.
Despite their singularly disparate spheres, however, the two are able to sense one another and when at last they dare to communicate, mind to mind, soul to soul, you realise - you hope - that they are made for each other and, if there is anything at all right with the world, they should end up together…
You're always only too well aware, however, that it is actual Light and Dark, the indestructible strictures of Good and Evil, that separates them - and, with the night, comes The Fallen, with whom no prayer can be heard, no favour can be granted and absolutely no compromise or understanding can be reached.
Ayla and Gairynzvl's mystical world and the manifestations of the forces of Darkness and Light are intricately imagined. The world is sumptuous, beautiful - and very very scary. I may never look at a mirror the same ever again, in fact - or at wells or at dying fires: "Mirrors in darkness, unlighted wells, the dying embers of a fire that stood unguarded or the very rare faerie ring that no longer flowered gave The Fallen a place to cross…"
Cynthia Morgan's writing isn't so much stylised as… exquisite, I think the word is. It's patient, somehow. Delicate. Lovely. This mythical universe is so precisely conceptualised and characterised that you might come to believe that the enchanted forest of Jyndari actually does exist.
Another thing that struck me, though, early on - and this sort of added to the precision of the approach - is that there are hardly any (grammatical) contractions in the work; neither in the body of the prose nor in anybody's speech. It gave the work an air of perfection, sort of - which felt most peculiar at first but then served to reinforce, somehow, the intricacy and the necessarily strict fidelity of the faerie world and the faeries in it.
And I always love a good turn of phrase: "They came in darkness, they brought the darkness with them, and they were the epitome of everything that was not light, bright and beautiful." Scary stuff. And: "Opening his eyes wearily, he found her amber gaze locked on him and looked upon love for the first time." So lovely.
Also, there are patterns of style that, though not old-fashioned or old world - and certainly not olde worlde - seem to be, somehow, of the ancient faerie world - maybe: "She needed to rest without the confusion of doubt, despair and helplessness that crested within her presently."
Other-worldly, indeed.
And it's a fabulous faerie read. I'm glad I read it - and, without a doubt, I look forward to reading Book Two.
Dark Fey: The Reviled
January 17, 2017
The Lords' Resistance Army meet the Flower Fairies
Underlying all Dark Fantasies are epic struggles between the forces of good and evil. There are usually allegories swimming around somewhere. But the expression "We're in favour of virtue and against vice" is abstract and devoid of opportunities for nuance. So authors blur distinctions, make elements of the struggle tribal, appeal to Yin-Yang notions (good contains the seed of of evil and vice versa) and focus on the concrete. Different authors make different choices. Tolerance versus intolerance (Rowling). Freedom versus slavery and oppression (Collins). Individuality versus uniformity (Orwell). Order versus chaos (Zelazny). Altruism versus Selfishness (Wheatley, Lukyanenko). Then drama arises naturally from the characters' choices. However, Cynthia Morgan, in her Young Adult novel "The Reviled", has taken a different approach.
When the Russians fought the Japanese in 1905, they remarked the chivalry of their opponents. From the invasion of China starting in 1931, and on to the end of the Second World War, the Japanese forces were noted for their barbarity. This change did not become about by chance, but resulted from a systematic program of brutalisation.
The Lords' Resistance Army is a murderous insurgency operating in central Africa. It abducts local children and turns them into killing machines for no reason that anyone has yet been able to discern.
Thus, Cynthia Morgan in 'The Reviled' invents a world where evil perpetuates itself through coercion. Only the forces of good enjoy freedom of choice.
The forces of good are The Light Fey, who worship the light. They live in the primordial forest of Jyndari. I imagined the forest as a painting by the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood; the Light Fey as devotees of William Morris and the 'Arts and Crafts' movement; the malefey (who are upwards of 6 feet tall, and have vast feathered wings) as Pre-Raphaelite paintings of angels; the femalefey (who are less than 5 feet tall, and have diaphanous wings) as fairy illustrations by Arthur Rackham or Cicely Mary Baker.
The Light Fey are opposed by the Dark Fey, the Reviled of the title. They perpetuate themselves by abducting Light Fey infants and corrupting them, and I imagine them with their leather dragon wings as fugitives from a Death Metal Album cover.
The heart of the story is the Light Fey's moral response to the Dark Fey's attempted depredations.
The writing is poetic, lyrical even, and appropriate both for the epic themes and the age of the target readership. I look forward to reading the sequel.
Underlying all Dark Fantasies are epic struggles between the forces of good and evil. There are usually allegories swimming around somewhere. But the expression "We're in favour of virtue and against vice" is abstract and devoid of opportunities for nuance. So authors blur distinctions, make elements of the struggle tribal, appeal to Yin-Yang notions (good contains the seed of of evil and vice versa) and focus on the concrete. Different authors make different choices. Tolerance versus intolerance (Rowling). Freedom versus slavery and oppression (Collins). Individuality versus uniformity (Orwell). Order versus chaos (Zelazny). Altruism versus Selfishness (Wheatley, Lukyanenko). Then drama arises naturally from the characters' choices. However, Cynthia Morgan, in her Young Adult novel "The Reviled", has taken a different approach.
When the Russians fought the Japanese in 1905, they remarked the chivalry of their opponents. From the invasion of China starting in 1931, and on to the end of the Second World War, the Japanese forces were noted for their barbarity. This change did not become about by chance, but resulted from a systematic program of brutalisation.
The Lords' Resistance Army is a murderous insurgency operating in central Africa. It abducts local children and turns them into killing machines for no reason that anyone has yet been able to discern.
Thus, Cynthia Morgan in 'The Reviled' invents a world where evil perpetuates itself through coercion. Only the forces of good enjoy freedom of choice.
The forces of good are The Light Fey, who worship the light. They live in the primordial forest of Jyndari. I imagined the forest as a painting by the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood; the Light Fey as devotees of William Morris and the 'Arts and Crafts' movement; the malefey (who are upwards of 6 feet tall, and have vast feathered wings) as Pre-Raphaelite paintings of angels; the femalefey (who are less than 5 feet tall, and have diaphanous wings) as fairy illustrations by Arthur Rackham or Cicely Mary Baker.
The Light Fey are opposed by the Dark Fey, the Reviled of the title. They perpetuate themselves by abducting Light Fey infants and corrupting them, and I imagine them with their leather dragon wings as fugitives from a Death Metal Album cover.
The heart of the story is the Light Fey's moral response to the Dark Fey's attempted depredations.
The writing is poetic, lyrical even, and appropriate both for the epic themes and the age of the target readership. I look forward to reading the sequel.
May 29, 2014
DARK FEY will take you on a roller coaster ride into two separate worlds – the one of the Light Loving Fey (fairy) and the other of the Reviled Fey or the dark world. Ayla of the Light Fey, who was prepped at the Temple to be a Guardian, is bestowed with a great gift of speaking and hearing with her mind and of taking others’ pain. She protects the childfey from the Dark Fey who steal them away from their families. Marden, also of the Light Fey is a Celebrant with extraordinary powers, as well. Ayla and Marden become close, but Ayla’s powers sense a threat and she is unable to share it with Marden for fear he will think she’s strange. Ayla feels the presence of another waiting in the shadows. Who is this Dark One and what does he want of her?
DARK FEY is of the fantasy genre, which is not usually what I read, but I was surprised how much I enjoyed it. It is a quick read, but you will want to go slowly so as not to miss any of this amazing fantasy of light and dark, good and evil, the loved and unloved. It is a story of courage in the face of formidable peril.
Cynthia Morgan, in this debut novel, writes with vivid descriptions, engaging characters, and an intense storyline. It is the first of three novels, and I am looking forward to reading part two.
I first met Cynthia, known as Morgan, on her blog booknvolume where most of her posts showcase her beautiful poetry. Her prose is every bit as lovely as her verse. Please stop by her blog and read more about this amazing author .
DARK FEY is of the fantasy genre, which is not usually what I read, but I was surprised how much I enjoyed it. It is a quick read, but you will want to go slowly so as not to miss any of this amazing fantasy of light and dark, good and evil, the loved and unloved. It is a story of courage in the face of formidable peril.
Cynthia Morgan, in this debut novel, writes with vivid descriptions, engaging characters, and an intense storyline. It is the first of three novels, and I am looking forward to reading part two.
I first met Cynthia, known as Morgan, on her blog booknvolume where most of her posts showcase her beautiful poetry. Her prose is every bit as lovely as her verse. Please stop by her blog and read more about this amazing author .
December 18, 2017
A very intriguing tale about fey creatures. In this story there are feys of the light and feys of darkness also called the reviled due to their evil ways and the fact they abduct and torture fey children of the light. The story is about a reviled one named Gairynzvl who was abducted as a child from the light fey. He is seeking to be delivered from this awful kingdom of darkness by a beautiful shefey named Ayla. Ayla is a light fey with the gifts of telepathy and empathy uncommon to normal light fey. Alya thinks her gifts make her odd and fears letting others of her kind know the true extent of her gifts lest they punish her in some way or revile her. She even hides this truth from Marlan a malefey of the light fast becoming her boyfriend.
Gairynzvl senses only Ayla can free him from his torment and he stalks her for some months before finally revealing himself to her. Ayla is tortured by his dark presence at first, until she meets him and realizes Gairynzvl is desperate to be saved from this awful life thrust upon him and that he's not evil at all. Ayla taps into his mind and is overwhelmed by his torment, which makes her determined to help him. They share a deep connection that morphs into something unexplicable for them both. Trouble is a dark fey can not exist in the kingdom of the light fey because they can't withstand light. Can Ayla help Gairynzvl's find peace and life in the kingdom of the light or will the evil ones who made him a dark fey return to drag him back into an unholy hellish prison of darkness?
Gairynzvl senses only Ayla can free him from his torment and he stalks her for some months before finally revealing himself to her. Ayla is tortured by his dark presence at first, until she meets him and realizes Gairynzvl is desperate to be saved from this awful life thrust upon him and that he's not evil at all. Ayla taps into his mind and is overwhelmed by his torment, which makes her determined to help him. They share a deep connection that morphs into something unexplicable for them both. Trouble is a dark fey can not exist in the kingdom of the light fey because they can't withstand light. Can Ayla help Gairynzvl's find peace and life in the kingdom of the light or will the evil ones who made him a dark fey return to drag him back into an unholy hellish prison of darkness?
March 26, 2018
Who knew I’d really like a novel about light fey and dark fey – a battle between good and evil. We experience that battle through the eyes of Ayla, a beautiful light fey with certain empathic powers, and Gairynzvl, a tall, red-eyed, dark fey with huge, barbed wings, who turns Ayla’s life upside down. There’s romance, galloping action scenes, mystery and magic. The book is written with a lyrical style and the pacing of an action/adventure novel. It’s the first in a trilogy, and while the ending is satisfying, I’m looking forward to reading the 2nd and 3rd books.
May 7, 2015
In many ways a traditional story of good versus evil, this fantasy book reads like a dark fairy tale, with the author's poetic flair shining through clearly.
The world was interesting, the characters likable and the story whimsical, making for a fast, charming read.
The world was interesting, the characters likable and the story whimsical, making for a fast, charming read.
August 28, 2020
If you’re looking for a Fey fantasy book with a well rounded blend of good and evil, all warped into one climatic adventure… then look no further than The Reviled, by Cynthia A. Morgan. It’s the first book in a series, and I look forward to reading the next books in the set! This author has been on my to read list for some time, and now that I’ve dove in, I’m a little disappointed in myself to have taken so long to pick up one of her books!
The characters in this book are well developed, especially the main character Ayla. I really like her. She has a kind heart and a brave soul. Being a particularly gifted Fey of the light, she’s been blessed with sight that goes beyond that of the average Fey. She can feel the presence of those around her on a different level, her telepathy is unique and her magic runs deep. She’s been given the job of watching over the young Fey, as to do her part in protecting them from those of the darkness and shadows.
You see, there’s another dimension that contains the Dark Fey and in the protection of the shadows they lerk, waiting to snatch up the young Fey and turn them to their dark side. But what happens when they take a Fey of the Light that is a bit older than usual, who is stubborn and possesses a certain incomparable strength?? Gairynzvl is what happens, and he’s possibly my favorite character. He spent a lifetime being tortured and forced to perform acts of unspeakable evil. However, his determination to return the light cannot and will not be brushed aside.
Gairynzvl went behind the backs of the Dark Fey Legion, and found a way to access Ayla. He watched her for months from beyond the shadows, feeling her power, and longing for her help. One night he crossed a portal and surprised a frightened and ignorant Ayla. She’d known she was being watched and followed all along. She’d felt his presence and known that he wasn’t a threat to her, yet brought with him great danger. Together, and with the help of Ayla’s friend, they worked their taxing magic and fought hard to bring his presence back to the light, but at what cost??
The Reviled offered sacrifice, love, battle, and heart thumping action. It has it all, and I highly recommend it to all fantasy readers!
The characters in this book are well developed, especially the main character Ayla. I really like her. She has a kind heart and a brave soul. Being a particularly gifted Fey of the light, she’s been blessed with sight that goes beyond that of the average Fey. She can feel the presence of those around her on a different level, her telepathy is unique and her magic runs deep. She’s been given the job of watching over the young Fey, as to do her part in protecting them from those of the darkness and shadows.
You see, there’s another dimension that contains the Dark Fey and in the protection of the shadows they lerk, waiting to snatch up the young Fey and turn them to their dark side. But what happens when they take a Fey of the Light that is a bit older than usual, who is stubborn and possesses a certain incomparable strength?? Gairynzvl is what happens, and he’s possibly my favorite character. He spent a lifetime being tortured and forced to perform acts of unspeakable evil. However, his determination to return the light cannot and will not be brushed aside.
Gairynzvl went behind the backs of the Dark Fey Legion, and found a way to access Ayla. He watched her for months from beyond the shadows, feeling her power, and longing for her help. One night he crossed a portal and surprised a frightened and ignorant Ayla. She’d known she was being watched and followed all along. She’d felt his presence and known that he wasn’t a threat to her, yet brought with him great danger. Together, and with the help of Ayla’s friend, they worked their taxing magic and fought hard to bring his presence back to the light, but at what cost??
The Reviled offered sacrifice, love, battle, and heart thumping action. It has it all, and I highly recommend it to all fantasy readers!
June 5, 2018
I’ve had my eye on The Reviled (Dark Fey Book One) by Cynthia A. Morgan for a while. I added it to my TBR list and it finally reached the top. Read on for thoughts on this epic fantasy novel!
Synopsis (from the author):
Ayla has an exceptional combination of magical gifts: empathic telepathy, discernment, and the gift of healing.
Gairynzvl was abducted by The Reviled at the age of seven, and suffered cruel neglect, abuse and deprivation - a process designed to turn childfey from the Light.
Now, fifteen years later, he is a Dark One who lingers in the shadows, trying to communicate with Ayla.
Through her extraordinary gifts and against all odds, Ayla listens to him when no others will, and touches his pain.
What I liked:
The Reviled (Dark Fey Book One) had everything I like in a fantasy novel. Good characters, surprising twists, a little romance, and action. Ayla was a personable character, but Gairynzyl stole the show. A Dark Fey trying to return to the light, his contact with Ayla sets the stage for the story. Ayla’s struggle to decide between two worlds and two loves made it a great tale. Overall, an excellent read!
What I didn’t like:
In spite of all the good things in the book, it did get a little slow in spots. Other than that, not much to complain about!
Overall impression:
The Reviled (Dark Fey Book One) kept me turning pages. Good characters, nice storytelling, good conflict, and well-written action sequences make this a book for any fantasy fan.
My rating:
5 Stars
Synopsis (from the author):
Ayla has an exceptional combination of magical gifts: empathic telepathy, discernment, and the gift of healing.
Gairynzvl was abducted by The Reviled at the age of seven, and suffered cruel neglect, abuse and deprivation - a process designed to turn childfey from the Light.
Now, fifteen years later, he is a Dark One who lingers in the shadows, trying to communicate with Ayla.
Through her extraordinary gifts and against all odds, Ayla listens to him when no others will, and touches his pain.
What I liked:
The Reviled (Dark Fey Book One) had everything I like in a fantasy novel. Good characters, surprising twists, a little romance, and action. Ayla was a personable character, but Gairynzyl stole the show. A Dark Fey trying to return to the light, his contact with Ayla sets the stage for the story. Ayla’s struggle to decide between two worlds and two loves made it a great tale. Overall, an excellent read!
What I didn’t like:
In spite of all the good things in the book, it did get a little slow in spots. Other than that, not much to complain about!
Overall impression:
The Reviled (Dark Fey Book One) kept me turning pages. Good characters, nice storytelling, good conflict, and well-written action sequences make this a book for any fantasy fan.
My rating:
5 Stars
September 15, 2015
Welcome to the world of the Fey and the mystical realm of Jyndari.
Alya is a light Fey who has special gifts. Tutored as a child at the temples by the elders of her kind she has never quite fit in with the regular fey and finds it hard to socialize with others except for her one trusted friend. Alya chooses to use her gifts as one of the Guardians by protecting the clildfey form the ever present threat of the dark fey.
Alya is introduced to Marden who is a light fey that understands and to a degree lives the same solitary life as Alya. He shows interest in her straight away and the two become close though something seems to be holding her back.
When she suddenly senses the presence of a dark fey she is intrigued as well as frightened by him. She isn't sure if he is there for her or there to claim a childfey. However after many visits the dark fey still hasn't revealed himself to her, made an attempt to attack her or tried steal a clildfey. So what does he want?
This is a great magical story and the light and dark fey are different from a lot of the fey in other stories. In the beginning we are introduced to this new Fey world and their practices. There is a lot of detail that paints a full picture of this beautiful and delicate world. I did feel that there was a little too much information as it took longer than I would have liked to get into the meat of the story but it didn't take away from the story itself in the end.
I really enjoyed this authors writing style and I was pulled along with the characters in every emotional direction they went. I'm not a massive fan of the Tinkerbelle type fairy as I do love stories that have a darker edge to them but his book managed to give the reader both sides and balanced them beautifully. It is not only about light and dark but truth and acceptance, forgiveness and loyalty, love and pain. Now invested in the realm of Jyndari and the Fey who live there, I'm very much looking forward to the next installment.
A magical tale that I would recommend to anyone who loves all things Fey.
I rate this 7 out of 10. Very good, would definitely recommend a long soak with this one.
Reviewed by Brienne Dubh @ Escapology Reviews
Alya is a light Fey who has special gifts. Tutored as a child at the temples by the elders of her kind she has never quite fit in with the regular fey and finds it hard to socialize with others except for her one trusted friend. Alya chooses to use her gifts as one of the Guardians by protecting the clildfey form the ever present threat of the dark fey.
Alya is introduced to Marden who is a light fey that understands and to a degree lives the same solitary life as Alya. He shows interest in her straight away and the two become close though something seems to be holding her back.
When she suddenly senses the presence of a dark fey she is intrigued as well as frightened by him. She isn't sure if he is there for her or there to claim a childfey. However after many visits the dark fey still hasn't revealed himself to her, made an attempt to attack her or tried steal a clildfey. So what does he want?
This is a great magical story and the light and dark fey are different from a lot of the fey in other stories. In the beginning we are introduced to this new Fey world and their practices. There is a lot of detail that paints a full picture of this beautiful and delicate world. I did feel that there was a little too much information as it took longer than I would have liked to get into the meat of the story but it didn't take away from the story itself in the end.
I really enjoyed this authors writing style and I was pulled along with the characters in every emotional direction they went. I'm not a massive fan of the Tinkerbelle type fairy as I do love stories that have a darker edge to them but his book managed to give the reader both sides and balanced them beautifully. It is not only about light and dark but truth and acceptance, forgiveness and loyalty, love and pain. Now invested in the realm of Jyndari and the Fey who live there, I'm very much looking forward to the next installment.
A magical tale that I would recommend to anyone who loves all things Fey.
I rate this 7 out of 10. Very good, would definitely recommend a long soak with this one.
Reviewed by Brienne Dubh @ Escapology Reviews
September 15, 2020
As a lifetime reader of the fantasy genre I'm always on the lookout for a new author to follow. After reading the posted reviews and luckily having the opportunity to actually speak with the author thanks to a shared connection in an online book club, I took the plunge into The Reviled.
I would like to preface my review by stating that I'm going to review it as a Young Adult Fantasy Romance novel which is slightly different than my genre of choice. I understand the sequels are more adult oriented but I have not, as of yet, had the opportunity to read them.
Stating that, if you are looking for someone that can fill your mind with images and lyrically draw you into the song of the story then this author is well worth your time. Within the span of the the first chapter I was transported to an ancient time of storytellers and minstrels, sitting by a fire... listening to a wise woman tell me of wonders unimagined.
The ebb and flow of the story itself gave the novel a charm and comfort that allowed me to accept the story for what it was instead of judging it for what it wasn't. Once again, it was not my genre of choice and for me, a middle-aged male, it was a somewhat unsatisfying as a story, but the writing and skill of the author was outstanding. I would imagine, that in the young adult genre, this book would be loved and adored by any young lady looking for a healthy dose of fantastical romance in a "family friendly" format.
I took a few days after reading the Reviled to formulate my thoughts and feelings on the story, which is in essence a charming variation of the classic Beauty and the Beast tale, in order to give it a fair review based upon what it was not necessarily what I was originally hoping it would be. As such, there is no way I can do anything but give this book a 5 star rating for her prose and wish her much success in her chosen genre.
I would like to preface my review by stating that I'm going to review it as a Young Adult Fantasy Romance novel which is slightly different than my genre of choice. I understand the sequels are more adult oriented but I have not, as of yet, had the opportunity to read them.
Stating that, if you are looking for someone that can fill your mind with images and lyrically draw you into the song of the story then this author is well worth your time. Within the span of the the first chapter I was transported to an ancient time of storytellers and minstrels, sitting by a fire... listening to a wise woman tell me of wonders unimagined.
The ebb and flow of the story itself gave the novel a charm and comfort that allowed me to accept the story for what it was instead of judging it for what it wasn't. Once again, it was not my genre of choice and for me, a middle-aged male, it was a somewhat unsatisfying as a story, but the writing and skill of the author was outstanding. I would imagine, that in the young adult genre, this book would be loved and adored by any young lady looking for a healthy dose of fantastical romance in a "family friendly" format.
I took a few days after reading the Reviled to formulate my thoughts and feelings on the story, which is in essence a charming variation of the classic Beauty and the Beast tale, in order to give it a fair review based upon what it was not necessarily what I was originally hoping it would be. As such, there is no way I can do anything but give this book a 5 star rating for her prose and wish her much success in her chosen genre.
August 28, 2017
THE REVILED (Dark Fey Book 1) by Cynthia A. Morgan is the first book I have read by this talented author, but I can assure you, it won't be the last. Beautifully written, this highly imaginative tale held me enthrall from the first to the final page and left me longing for more.
Morgan masterfully weaves a classic tale of good versus evil based on two opposing factions of Fey, the Dark and the Light, as they each struggle to survive. The Light Fey, beautiful and pure of heart, live in a near Utopian society of peace, harmony and love, but when darkness falls they live in fear. They must keep back the darkness with the light, literally, as they alight as many candles and lamps in and around their dwellings as necessary to stay safe from the Dark Fey who come in the shadows of the night, steal their children, have their way with their women, then torture and kill them and the men before slinking back into their own dark realm. The Dark Fey abduct the children because it is the only way they have to avoid extinction since over time their absolute evil has made them infertile. They torture and corrupt the children in the most unbelievably cruel ways in order to turn from light to darkness. Perhaps, even more than the torture and abuse the children endure, the ultimate reason the children finally succumb to the darkness is that no one ever comes to try to rescue them; they are completely forsaken by their Light brethren. But, it appears that may change when Ayla, a Fey of the Light, with some very special gifts, meets Gairynzvl, a Fey of the Dark, who happens to have been one of the abducted children. However, you'll have to read THE REVILED to find out.
I completely fell in love with this book and I highly recommend it to all fantasy fans and to everyone who enjoys a truly gripping, well-written tale.
Morgan masterfully weaves a classic tale of good versus evil based on two opposing factions of Fey, the Dark and the Light, as they each struggle to survive. The Light Fey, beautiful and pure of heart, live in a near Utopian society of peace, harmony and love, but when darkness falls they live in fear. They must keep back the darkness with the light, literally, as they alight as many candles and lamps in and around their dwellings as necessary to stay safe from the Dark Fey who come in the shadows of the night, steal their children, have their way with their women, then torture and kill them and the men before slinking back into their own dark realm. The Dark Fey abduct the children because it is the only way they have to avoid extinction since over time their absolute evil has made them infertile. They torture and corrupt the children in the most unbelievably cruel ways in order to turn from light to darkness. Perhaps, even more than the torture and abuse the children endure, the ultimate reason the children finally succumb to the darkness is that no one ever comes to try to rescue them; they are completely forsaken by their Light brethren. But, it appears that may change when Ayla, a Fey of the Light, with some very special gifts, meets Gairynzvl, a Fey of the Dark, who happens to have been one of the abducted children. However, you'll have to read THE REVILED to find out.
I completely fell in love with this book and I highly recommend it to all fantasy fans and to everyone who enjoys a truly gripping, well-written tale.
May 18, 2015
To say this story is enchanting, would be to make the understatement of the year.
Cynthia Morgan tells a tale with such descriptive vigour, you become a nail biter out of sheer anticipation! The story is a sweet mixture, an expected outcome with a few unexpected twists. It is creative, exciting, and yes... A few times my heart was racing so fast, I had to force myself not to turn the page just too fast to get instant gratification!
The story is beautiful, filled with love and empathy - a lot of emotion and a lot of beauty. The message is clear for me, and I truly connected right down to a personal, spiritual level with this: In darkness, there is light.
This is not for the faint-hearted, and some of the scenes are brutal, but much as Ayla, Cynthia's mix eventually soothes and brings a smile to your face. There just aren't' enough accolades to attribute to this...
I am glad I put out a call for reading suggestions, and I am even happier that this book was named to me. Romance, Friendship and Beauty all wrapped up in the bittersweet rival between good and evil.
Thank you Cynthia, for a fantastic read, and I do hope there are a few adventures in the making to follow on from this!
*** I noted, after writing this, that I used the word beautiful many times - but I am not going to change that. I honestly thought it was a beautiful, imaginative, creative, poetic story! I highly recommend it to anyone who has a love for Fairies. xxx
Cynthia Morgan tells a tale with such descriptive vigour, you become a nail biter out of sheer anticipation! The story is a sweet mixture, an expected outcome with a few unexpected twists. It is creative, exciting, and yes... A few times my heart was racing so fast, I had to force myself not to turn the page just too fast to get instant gratification!
The story is beautiful, filled with love and empathy - a lot of emotion and a lot of beauty. The message is clear for me, and I truly connected right down to a personal, spiritual level with this: In darkness, there is light.
This is not for the faint-hearted, and some of the scenes are brutal, but much as Ayla, Cynthia's mix eventually soothes and brings a smile to your face. There just aren't' enough accolades to attribute to this...
I am glad I put out a call for reading suggestions, and I am even happier that this book was named to me. Romance, Friendship and Beauty all wrapped up in the bittersweet rival between good and evil.
Thank you Cynthia, for a fantastic read, and I do hope there are a few adventures in the making to follow on from this!
*** I noted, after writing this, that I used the word beautiful many times - but I am not going to change that. I honestly thought it was a beautiful, imaginative, creative, poetic story! I highly recommend it to anyone who has a love for Fairies. xxx
September 16, 2016
Ayla knows all the stories of The Reviled, the Dark Ones. She was raised in the temples due to her own unique capabilities and spent years learning all there was to know about these Dark Fey. They are terrifying creatures, the darkness to their light. Hiding in the shadows, stealing childfey and forcing them through the transformation into one of their own kind. Then one fateful day she feels a presence, a figure cloaked in the shadows watching her through the darkness. She believes him to be one of the Reviled, but her fleeting impressions from him intrigue her. She knows to reveal her suspicions would see her returned to the temples and losing the freedom she had waiting so long to obtain. But her stalker is relentless, his presence encroaching more and more until he reveals the truth of his desire. All he needs is the opportunity to step through the shadows into her world and the course of their lives will be forever altered.
The Reviled is a beautifully written tale wrought with magic, intrigue, and danger. Cynthia A. Morgan adopts a wonderfully descriptive tone leaving lasting impressions of all she describes. She creates an imaginative world complete with lore, beautiful scenes, and interesting characters all enhanced by a well-developed plot. As the first book in a trilogy it also serves to set a scene for the next book, which promised to be every bit as gripping as this one.
The Reviled is a beautifully written tale wrought with magic, intrigue, and danger. Cynthia A. Morgan adopts a wonderfully descriptive tone leaving lasting impressions of all she describes. She creates an imaginative world complete with lore, beautiful scenes, and interesting characters all enhanced by a well-developed plot. As the first book in a trilogy it also serves to set a scene for the next book, which promised to be every bit as gripping as this one.
November 19, 2016
For me this book got off to kind of a rough start. I felt there was a little too much expository writing, and the balance between what the author was telling me about her lead character versus what she was showing me seemed off. But as the book wore on, I got increasingly pulled into the story.
The world-building is well done in the sense that the author has clearly spent a lot of time in this fantasy realm, thinking through every facet of it. The lore between the dark and the light fey is fun, and promises plenty of conflict, which the story ultimately delvers on.
Feeling worlds apart even from her own kind, the light fey, our heroine endures what a lot of teens endure: conflicting emotions of feeling on the one hand freaky, and on the other hand, special. So I could see this tale playing well to a teen audience. All the more considering there’s plenty of young love with all the insecurities and awkwardness that comes into play with that.
With the relationship story often overpowering the drama between the light and the dark fey, this story may play better to female readers (especially of romance) and young men seeking to know what goes on in their girlfriend’s minds. But reversing the typical A and B-stories as the author does also adds a fair amount of suspense, as we wait anxiously for the conflicts between the light and dark fey to unspool and play out. And that in turn may play to a broader audience.
The world-building is well done in the sense that the author has clearly spent a lot of time in this fantasy realm, thinking through every facet of it. The lore between the dark and the light fey is fun, and promises plenty of conflict, which the story ultimately delvers on.
Feeling worlds apart even from her own kind, the light fey, our heroine endures what a lot of teens endure: conflicting emotions of feeling on the one hand freaky, and on the other hand, special. So I could see this tale playing well to a teen audience. All the more considering there’s plenty of young love with all the insecurities and awkwardness that comes into play with that.
With the relationship story often overpowering the drama between the light and the dark fey, this story may play better to female readers (especially of romance) and young men seeking to know what goes on in their girlfriend’s minds. But reversing the typical A and B-stories as the author does also adds a fair amount of suspense, as we wait anxiously for the conflicts between the light and dark fey to unspool and play out. And that in turn may play to a broader audience.
August 4, 2016
4.5 stars.
Recommend to fans of mystical fantasy.
I was a little unsure at first but became enchanted by the beautiful writing and thoroughly enjoyed the read as a simple tale of a battle between the light and the dark turned into something quite magical.
Ayla representing goodness, love and compassion lives in a gentle if isolated world. Gairynzvl representing pain, fear and anger has known only evil and violence. And yet the two are drawn to each other in ways they can not truly understand. With a telepathic connection they learn to overcome their doubts and pre-conceived ideas and start to trust and understand each other, eventually fighting together to ward off the darkness.
I loved the ending which completed this story but indicated Gairynzvl's future calling.
A lovely tale of the resilience of human nature and the healing power of love, compassion and forgiveness.
Recommend to fans of mystical fantasy.
I was a little unsure at first but became enchanted by the beautiful writing and thoroughly enjoyed the read as a simple tale of a battle between the light and the dark turned into something quite magical.
Ayla representing goodness, love and compassion lives in a gentle if isolated world. Gairynzvl representing pain, fear and anger has known only evil and violence. And yet the two are drawn to each other in ways they can not truly understand. With a telepathic connection they learn to overcome their doubts and pre-conceived ideas and start to trust and understand each other, eventually fighting together to ward off the darkness.
I loved the ending which completed this story but indicated Gairynzvl's future calling.
A lovely tale of the resilience of human nature and the healing power of love, compassion and forgiveness.
August 28, 2018
Thanks to Cynthia A Morgan for giving me this book to review.
The Reviled is an enjoyable fantasy book which is very descriptively written story of good vs evil. It did feel too fast paced which meant I struggled a bit to connect with the story and characters. However, the relationships, both romantic and platonic, were cute.
Ayla is feeling like she is being watched, and she is compassionate and insecure. Gairynzvl I found is a more interesting character as he is emotionally scarred and is caught between two worlds.
I enjoyed The Reviled and would recommend it to fans of Faerie fantasy books.
This and my other reviews can be found at Amethyst Bookwyrm
The Reviled is an enjoyable fantasy book which is very descriptively written story of good vs evil. It did feel too fast paced which meant I struggled a bit to connect with the story and characters. However, the relationships, both romantic and platonic, were cute.
Ayla is feeling like she is being watched, and she is compassionate and insecure. Gairynzvl I found is a more interesting character as he is emotionally scarred and is caught between two worlds.
I enjoyed The Reviled and would recommend it to fans of Faerie fantasy books.
This and my other reviews can be found at Amethyst Bookwyrm
September 20, 2017
A particularly well conceived story that was engaging and engrossing. Perhaps a little too YA for my taste, I can't criticize the book for that for i think a YA audience will love this book. Complex without getting carried away with itself as often happens in such tales, I can highly recommend this book especially for lovers of the genre. A talented writer for sure and as part of a series, there is clearly more to come which has got to be a plus. Enjoy.
August 30, 2015
Prepare yourself to get lost in a magical fantasy, where light and dark mix with mystery and romance. Cynthia Morgan’s exquisite writing captivates you and sends your imagination swirling in a delightful way. Unable to put this book down, I anxiously await the next installment “Dark Fey – Standing in Shadows”
June 29, 2014
This story is elegantly captured from beginning to end with an enchantment that will have you turning each page longing to know the story's end, yet enjoying every moment in between. I absolutely loved this book and cannot wait for book two.
August 22, 2016
A brilliant young adult fantasy novel. The author takes you on a twisting journey of light and dark. Ayla has special gifts which sets her apart from her peers. She spends most of her childhood in the temple perfecting her skills and pushing her powers. A great read.
August 13, 2014
This was a great book - I appreciate it!
December 1, 2016
Lyrical, this story reminded me of the Celtic myths. I loved the progression of the characters. Great story, I had a hard putting it down. I'm looking forward to the next installment.
September 7, 2018
The tale starts with a young fairy named Ayla who possesses special talents. Her younger years were lonely as the Elders trained her in the Temple. She is now in her late teen years and has a friend while watching the young fey, the name for the young fairies. There will be the handsome, charming love interest, but some force from the Darkness keeps pulling at her. Her world in the world of light and goodness, but all know of the Dark Fey who steal the young and convert them. The darkness is feared and guarded against lest the Dark Fey break through at night for their evil deeds. Ayla has fallen in love with the charming male fairy, but cannot reveal the depth of her feelings for the unknown. What happens when a young Dark Fey breaks through into her world is for you to discover.
November 2, 2021
This is so me! I loved it from word go... I loved its take on dark and light winged creatures. I listened to The Reviled on audible. It's an enthralling dark fantasy tale which would appeal to young adults and some older readers too. Friendship and a blossoming love interest at the beginning between Ayla and her suitor Marden capture the readers attention.
Ayla is a fae of the light, she is empathic, clairvoyant and can perceive truth from lies. The whisperings of a mysterious dark fey visitor begin - Gairynzvl. He is frightening as all dark fey are to the fae of the light (they steal young ones from the nursery and change them from light fae to dark.) In time Ayla's impression of Gairynzvl's intentions change, she realises his actions are not what she expects.
The pacing is slower in some parts, with a fair amount of detail describing the two Fey but during the battle scene the pace is fast and engrossing.
There is a developing love triangle, with a struggle for the three to escape the feared Centurion of The Reviled dark clutches.
This is for you if you like tales which are emotional, heartfelt and mystical with light and dark aspects. It is a beautifully expressed story, with passionate and descriptive writing. The final scenes are so emotionally charged that they will stay with me for a long while. I would definitely like to read more from this author.
Ayla is a fae of the light, she is empathic, clairvoyant and can perceive truth from lies. The whisperings of a mysterious dark fey visitor begin - Gairynzvl. He is frightening as all dark fey are to the fae of the light (they steal young ones from the nursery and change them from light fae to dark.) In time Ayla's impression of Gairynzvl's intentions change, she realises his actions are not what she expects.
The pacing is slower in some parts, with a fair amount of detail describing the two Fey but during the battle scene the pace is fast and engrossing.
There is a developing love triangle, with a struggle for the three to escape the feared Centurion of The Reviled dark clutches.
This is for you if you like tales which are emotional, heartfelt and mystical with light and dark aspects. It is a beautifully expressed story, with passionate and descriptive writing. The final scenes are so emotionally charged that they will stay with me for a long while. I would definitely like to read more from this author.
December 3, 2022
I really liked the premise and the inspiration for this story but felt it was very flat and one dimensional. Will not read the rest of the series.
August 25, 2020
Its a lovely little story. A couple times it brought tears to my eyes. It is rather predictable; saw that ending coming a mile away. That didn't take away from the sweetness though. I would have been happy with this being one book, one beautiful story. We'll see how the next one goes. . .
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