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Through the Tears
Huge, horrid creatures with a taste for human flesh have been invading Seacliff Manor and its surrounding lands for years. Ghouls are coming from another world through portals made of magic. No one knows why or how, but nothing good ever comes with them.
During a hunting trip, Eamon encounters one such monster and falls through a portal into the ghoul’s hellacious desert home world. Separated from his home, his friends, and his lover, with no magic of his own and no sign of other life, Eamon expects to die there…until an encounter with a lone stranger gives him hope. There is a way home. But can Eamon survive alone in ghoul-infested terrain long enough to get there?
Worlds away, the Lord of Seacliff Manor is determined to bring Eamon home. Despite all evidence to the contrary, Rafe knows his human lover is alive. It’s just a matter of finding out where. To that end, Rafe has a plan. It’s dangerous, perhaps even suicidal, but he’ll do anything to save the man he loves.
From different sides of the galaxy, the lovers fight monsters and seek magic with one goal in mind: reunion. Monsters aren’t the only things they’ll have to defeat to find their way back to each other, and the horrors uncovered along the way may be more than they can handle.
During a hunting trip, Eamon encounters one such monster and falls through a portal into the ghoul’s hellacious desert home world. Separated from his home, his friends, and his lover, with no magic of his own and no sign of other life, Eamon expects to die there…until an encounter with a lone stranger gives him hope. There is a way home. But can Eamon survive alone in ghoul-infested terrain long enough to get there?
Worlds away, the Lord of Seacliff Manor is determined to bring Eamon home. Despite all evidence to the contrary, Rafe knows his human lover is alive. It’s just a matter of finding out where. To that end, Rafe has a plan. It’s dangerous, perhaps even suicidal, but he’ll do anything to save the man he loves.
From different sides of the galaxy, the lovers fight monsters and seek magic with one goal in mind: reunion. Monsters aren’t the only things they’ll have to defeat to find their way back to each other, and the horrors uncovered along the way may be more than they can handle.
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First published June 21, 2019
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Leigh M. Lorien
5 books16 followersLeigh is a queer author writing queer characters. Her true genre loves are urban fantasy and science fiction. Her mission is to make a difference in the world, no matter how small, through writing the most diverse and realistic casts of characters she can. Themes you can expect throughout her works are: music/musicians, nerdy characters, animal lovers, plant lovers, mental illness, and sarcasm.
Keep an eye out for more works from her in the future!
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June 5, 2023
4.5 stars, review to come :)
June 25, 2019
This book gets a running start in terms of action! From the very first words, the reader is thrown into a world in which a violent beast has just killed or possibly snatched a human. The human who has disappeared is Eamon and his partner Rafe is hell-bent on finding him.
This world which is clearly adjacent to ours is an interesting place. Rafe is a Rin; a human-like species that “drinks” energy/life force. Over time, the Rin have formed an agreement with the humans from whom they drink. There are strict rules about the feedings, and it quickly becomes apparent that Rafe and Eamon’s relationship is unusual. Eamon and Rafe have bonded; it’s rare, but it happens. So, when Eamon disappears and Rafe can no longer read his thoughts, he is still convinced he is alive because he hasn’t felt his death.
A quick note… the feeding that happens can be of a sexual nature to the person who is being fed from. It’s not necessarily the case for the Rin. The author presents a world in which it seems the characters are on a spectrum of sexuality, not unlike what one might call “gray” as in “gray asexuality”. I really loved the way that all the characters in the novel were accepting of the diversity within their groups! What a lovely world that would be to inhabit! Anyway…
The two main characters embark upon simultaneous battles on their sides of the “tear” that the reader learns is responsible for Eamon’s disappearance. In the original world, Rafe embarks upon a journey to track down one of the invading monsters and attempt to deduce how they are moving between worlds. He’s at such a loss without his partner that he’s single-minded to the point of almost not caring about himself.
There is a lovely friendship between Rafe and his friend/colleague, Kiran. While Rafe is bordering on acting irrational as he tracks and, ultimately, captures another monster, Kiran is at his side. With his partner gone, Rafe is left with the very real possibility of starving. As a last resort, he feeds from Kiran and it becomes clear how convoluted these type of feeding relationships could be. The Rin experience emotional/thought feedback when they are feeding and it is the ultimate in intimacy.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the tear, Eamon has been rescued by Beah. Beah is another interesting character. Beah fled his village and has been living alone in a cave when he stumbled across Eamon. The two team up to head back to Beah’s village in the hopes that there may be someone there who is able to help Eamon return to his home.
If this review seems a little odd, it might be because I’m trying not to ruin the plot for you! There are some interesting reveals and getting Eamon home is much more complicated than it may seem at first!
This book is packed full of fighty-monster action, wonderfully intriguing mysteries and a diverse cast of characters! I may be hopeful, but I think the end was set up in such a way that the author may be looking to write a sequel! I’d vote for that!!
This world which is clearly adjacent to ours is an interesting place. Rafe is a Rin; a human-like species that “drinks” energy/life force. Over time, the Rin have formed an agreement with the humans from whom they drink. There are strict rules about the feedings, and it quickly becomes apparent that Rafe and Eamon’s relationship is unusual. Eamon and Rafe have bonded; it’s rare, but it happens. So, when Eamon disappears and Rafe can no longer read his thoughts, he is still convinced he is alive because he hasn’t felt his death.
A quick note… the feeding that happens can be of a sexual nature to the person who is being fed from. It’s not necessarily the case for the Rin. The author presents a world in which it seems the characters are on a spectrum of sexuality, not unlike what one might call “gray” as in “gray asexuality”. I really loved the way that all the characters in the novel were accepting of the diversity within their groups! What a lovely world that would be to inhabit! Anyway…
The two main characters embark upon simultaneous battles on their sides of the “tear” that the reader learns is responsible for Eamon’s disappearance. In the original world, Rafe embarks upon a journey to track down one of the invading monsters and attempt to deduce how they are moving between worlds. He’s at such a loss without his partner that he’s single-minded to the point of almost not caring about himself.
There is a lovely friendship between Rafe and his friend/colleague, Kiran. While Rafe is bordering on acting irrational as he tracks and, ultimately, captures another monster, Kiran is at his side. With his partner gone, Rafe is left with the very real possibility of starving. As a last resort, he feeds from Kiran and it becomes clear how convoluted these type of feeding relationships could be. The Rin experience emotional/thought feedback when they are feeding and it is the ultimate in intimacy.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the tear, Eamon has been rescued by Beah. Beah is another interesting character. Beah fled his village and has been living alone in a cave when he stumbled across Eamon. The two team up to head back to Beah’s village in the hopes that there may be someone there who is able to help Eamon return to his home.
If this review seems a little odd, it might be because I’m trying not to ruin the plot for you! There are some interesting reveals and getting Eamon home is much more complicated than it may seem at first!
This book is packed full of fighty-monster action, wonderfully intriguing mysteries and a diverse cast of characters! I may be hopeful, but I think the end was set up in such a way that the author may be looking to write a sequel! I’d vote for that!!
August 10, 2019
For those of you into fantasy, this is a good one for you. Ghouls, Rin, (who are like a cross between vamps and incubi), crossing worlds, betrayals, murder and so much more.
Rafe went to fight a ghoul in his village, with his bondmate and lover, Eamon, by his side, when Eamon got knocked down and literally rolled into another world/dimension. The thread, the bond, gone. Disappeared. Eamon is determined to get home and Rafe is determined to get him. But Eamon's pale body is not used to this dimension and he quickly gets sick. But thankfully is rescued by a trans named Beah. Beah does all he can to help Eamon until Eamon suggests they go back to Beah's village. When Eamon hears why, he is horrified but they think of a plan. Eamon needs to get home. At the same time, Rafe, is learning of a new power and is now ready to get his man. When he arrives in the other world Eamon is in, he discovers an uproar. Beah and a priestess being made to sacrifice, a nutso trying to run things, ghouls, killing everything, and a betrayal that is found deep. Rafe doesn't know too much about it, but what he does know it's wrong. And the king knows it's about to start a war. That's if they can survive this.
Secrets, betrayals and behind the scenes shady stuff going on in this book. Rafe's own kind using ghouls to kill, and so much more. During the time Eamon was gone, Rafe had a feeling there was something too shady going on, but his main focus was always Eamon. So when he got him, it was wild and passionate. But knowing his new powers are great, they're also hurting Eamon and he has to learn control. He also knows it may be time for war which scares him. He just got Eamon back. He doesn't want to lose him again.
It's a good book. Good storyline, good characters and acceptance in the way it should be.http://lovebytesreviews.com/
Rafe went to fight a ghoul in his village, with his bondmate and lover, Eamon, by his side, when Eamon got knocked down and literally rolled into another world/dimension. The thread, the bond, gone. Disappeared. Eamon is determined to get home and Rafe is determined to get him. But Eamon's pale body is not used to this dimension and he quickly gets sick. But thankfully is rescued by a trans named Beah. Beah does all he can to help Eamon until Eamon suggests they go back to Beah's village. When Eamon hears why, he is horrified but they think of a plan. Eamon needs to get home. At the same time, Rafe, is learning of a new power and is now ready to get his man. When he arrives in the other world Eamon is in, he discovers an uproar. Beah and a priestess being made to sacrifice, a nutso trying to run things, ghouls, killing everything, and a betrayal that is found deep. Rafe doesn't know too much about it, but what he does know it's wrong. And the king knows it's about to start a war. That's if they can survive this.
Secrets, betrayals and behind the scenes shady stuff going on in this book. Rafe's own kind using ghouls to kill, and so much more. During the time Eamon was gone, Rafe had a feeling there was something too shady going on, but his main focus was always Eamon. So when he got him, it was wild and passionate. But knowing his new powers are great, they're also hurting Eamon and he has to learn control. He also knows it may be time for war which scares him. He just got Eamon back. He doesn't want to lose him again.
It's a good book. Good storyline, good characters and acceptance in the way it should be.http://lovebytesreviews.com/
August 7, 2019
This definitely felt like a second book in a series. There were bits of history that eventually put together some of the pieces but I felt like I was missing something for a lot of it. The characters are fun, though, and the plot is interesting.
July 2, 2019
Through the Tears keeps you entertained and has a interesting storyline. I could not put it down. Interesting characters and well written.
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