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The Every Stone: Book One of the Gempendium
On Precios, gemstones can cure everything from heartache to heartburn—unless you're one of the children doomed to Devil's Crown to mine them.
All Yrund wants is to get back to her beloved home in the Sky Country, but escaping the powerful Mining Wield will take more than just courage. Especially when Yrund accidentally steals the only living stone found in centuries.
Journey into a rich new world where wonder and peril are never far apart—a tale of poetry-loving pirates, rebel bands of herders, invisible forest creatures, and a mysterious gemstone with a mind all her own.
By turns heartwarming and harrowing, The Every Stone is about friendship, survival, and finding your power where you least expect it.
Thirteen-year old Yrund was a goat herder before she was captured and condemned to dig for the very jewels forbidden by her people.
Gem Beard was a pirate in the Long Sea before the Spice Wars relegated him to guarding children miles underground.
The Mining Wield thinks they own them both. But Yrund is determined to get out. That is if she can just stay alive...
All Yrund wants is to get back to her beloved home in the Sky Country, but escaping the powerful Mining Wield will take more than just courage. Especially when Yrund accidentally steals the only living stone found in centuries.
Journey into a rich new world where wonder and peril are never far apart—a tale of poetry-loving pirates, rebel bands of herders, invisible forest creatures, and a mysterious gemstone with a mind all her own.
By turns heartwarming and harrowing, The Every Stone is about friendship, survival, and finding your power where you least expect it.
Thirteen-year old Yrund was a goat herder before she was captured and condemned to dig for the very jewels forbidden by her people.
Gem Beard was a pirate in the Long Sea before the Spice Wars relegated him to guarding children miles underground.
The Mining Wield thinks they own them both. But Yrund is determined to get out. That is if she can just stay alive...
- GenresFantasy
434 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 18, 2019
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E.A. Sandrose
1 book7 followersE.A. Sandrose lives in the mountains with her husband and many animals. She’s an expert at cloud watching and picking up rocks. Tools of the trade include a library card, a squat brown teapot and wooden pencils. The Every Stone is her first novel.
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July 7, 2020
Amazing story.
The world building in the story was amazing. The author has created a wonderful world and at no point do you feel that you do not understand this world of fantasy.
Yrund finds a rare gem as she is mining and her life as a slave, changes.
The complex world, the characters were superbly brought out in the story. Completely enjoyed it.
The world building in the story was amazing. The author has created a wonderful world and at no point do you feel that you do not understand this world of fantasy.
Yrund finds a rare gem as she is mining and her life as a slave, changes.
The complex world, the characters were superbly brought out in the story. Completely enjoyed it.
May 16, 2020
Wow! Very original, very good!
The beginning was a little slow but once this book took off I had a hard time thinking about anything else. Great characters and setting, appropriate for all ages. I read a lot so I really appreciate something completely different that is so well done.
The beginning was a little slow but once this book took off I had a hard time thinking about anything else. Great characters and setting, appropriate for all ages. I read a lot so I really appreciate something completely different that is so well done.
March 21, 2020
I predict that E.A. Sandrose will be a Bestseller very quickly.
This a very good book. Slowly building up the characters and telling a very entertaining tale.
I can't wait to read the next book.
This a very good book. Slowly building up the characters and telling a very entertaining tale.
I can't wait to read the next book.
May 20, 2021
An extremely imaginative, unique world! In fact, this is probably one of the most unique worlds I've had the pleasure of reading about. The mixture of gems, different cultures, and little details about the memluks and Lumi were entirely enthralling--I'd like some alat, please :)
I liked the characters, especially how the Haya children's interactions with each other felt real. I loved the many different cultures, customs, landscapes, gems, etc., that were introduced in the book. It never once felt like an info-dump, just like us readers were being brought into an already-established world (which is a sign of GREAT worldbuilding!). I didn't find Yrund abrasive as a main character, and I think her courageousness and determination were colorful aspects of her character. (I wish I knew how to pronounce her name, though! Every time I thought I got it right, another character would pronounce it just like me and get it wrong, aha.)
The beginning of the story felt fast and was so exciting, and then as soon as the characters got to Last Lake, everything slowed. It was still interesting, but I didn't feel a direction to the story, which made it harder to continue reading. Eventually, the story's energy picked back up again right near the end. I will say that there were a lot of vague descriptions about an important skirmish, raising questions of whether certain characters died or not. These were not answered by the end of the book (and they very easily could have been!), which was slightly disappointing. And the ending of the book itself was so soon--I feel like the whole book was an adventure, and none of our questions were really answered. A lot more big issues were set up than were dealt with, creating a challenge for the next book to keep us interested.
Overall, I wholeheartedly enjoyed The Every Stone and look forward to continuing the series!
I liked the characters, especially how the Haya children's interactions with each other felt real. I loved the many different cultures, customs, landscapes, gems, etc., that were introduced in the book. It never once felt like an info-dump, just like us readers were being brought into an already-established world (which is a sign of GREAT worldbuilding!). I didn't find Yrund abrasive as a main character, and I think her courageousness and determination were colorful aspects of her character. (I wish I knew how to pronounce her name, though! Every time I thought I got it right, another character would pronounce it just like me and get it wrong, aha.)
The beginning of the story felt fast and was so exciting, and then as soon as the characters got to Last Lake, everything slowed. It was still interesting, but I didn't feel a direction to the story, which made it harder to continue reading. Eventually, the story's energy picked back up again right near the end. I will say that there were a lot of vague descriptions about an important skirmish, raising questions of whether certain characters died or not. These were not answered by the end of the book (and they very easily could have been!), which was slightly disappointing. And the ending of the book itself was so soon--I feel like the whole book was an adventure, and none of our questions were really answered. A lot more big issues were set up than were dealt with, creating a challenge for the next book to keep us interested.
Overall, I wholeheartedly enjoyed The Every Stone and look forward to continuing the series!
April 24, 2020
Disclaimer: I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by E. A. Sandrose. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.
I’m so glad that I had the opportunity to get to listen to this novel! This is my first time hearing about E.A. Sandrose and I am so glad that I was able to get the opportunity to listen to this and learn about a new to me author. This was a YA fantasy novel that I enjoyed diving into and I’m very excited to continue with the rest of the series.
I also have to say that I’m really loving the work of Mohanty! I feel like she gives such character to Yrund that really made me love this story a lot more. I would love to listen to more work from Mohanty, and I’m hoping that she is able to narrate the rest of this series for Sandrose.
In this novel, we get to learn more about Yrund and her journey to return home to the Sky Country. She gets into some trouble when she does what she needs to in order to escape the Mining Wield, and somehow coming into possession of the living gem that somehow has its own cognizance. That’s where things get really interesting.
The journey that we get to see Yrund take on this novel was great and exciting. It kept me on my toes for the entire ride. Having pirates involved in this journey too was also fun, and I feel like more pirates need to be in fantasy novels, don’t you? Sandrose did a great job!
I’m so glad that I had the opportunity to get to listen to this novel! This is my first time hearing about E.A. Sandrose and I am so glad that I was able to get the opportunity to listen to this and learn about a new to me author. This was a YA fantasy novel that I enjoyed diving into and I’m very excited to continue with the rest of the series.
I also have to say that I’m really loving the work of Mohanty! I feel like she gives such character to Yrund that really made me love this story a lot more. I would love to listen to more work from Mohanty, and I’m hoping that she is able to narrate the rest of this series for Sandrose.
In this novel, we get to learn more about Yrund and her journey to return home to the Sky Country. She gets into some trouble when she does what she needs to in order to escape the Mining Wield, and somehow coming into possession of the living gem that somehow has its own cognizance. That’s where things get really interesting.
The journey that we get to see Yrund take on this novel was great and exciting. It kept me on my toes for the entire ride. Having pirates involved in this journey too was also fun, and I feel like more pirates need to be in fantasy novels, don’t you? Sandrose did a great job!
November 17, 2020
Great fantasy adventure with a 13-year-old female protagonist. Yrund is the sheepherder for her family's flock. When the Mining Wield accuse the Sky Country people of an act of sabotage, destroying a bridge through the Sky Country, Yrund and her family are taken prisoner. Yrund, mistaken for a boy, is sent to work in the mines, digging for magical gems. As the story unfolds Yrund is befriended by people (and creatures) from other regions most all of who are under the dominance of the Mining Wield. Yrund is passionate about finding her family, and fighting back against their oppressors. The Every Stone has great characters and an compelling plot.
June 9, 2020
I really didn't expect to get drawn into this book but I love to read so I was surprised that I enjoyed it so much. The ending came too quickly. The characters, world and story are original and fun. I would recommend it for all ages.
October 12, 2020
I came across this book at the Sonoran desert museum in Arizona. It seems to be small press but deserves a little more love than it is getting. Its good young adult fun with a bit of a Phillip Pullman feel. I would love to read the next books in this series. I hope they are published soon
September 29, 2021
Different lands
What happens when space colonization goes unsupervised. Author has a huge imagination to describe exactly that. Captures your attention and takes you on an amazing journey of self preservation. You won't want to put it Dow.!
What happens when space colonization goes unsupervised. Author has a huge imagination to describe exactly that. Captures your attention and takes you on an amazing journey of self preservation. You won't want to put it Dow.!
July 20, 2020
Absolutely entertaining
Yrund is kidnapped and made a slave... This is her adventure.
I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
Yrund is kidnapped and made a slave... This is her adventure.
I am looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
August 22, 2020
Awesome book !
Exciting, the story line and characters really pull you in. Can't wait for the next book to find out if they made their way home!
Exciting, the story line and characters really pull you in. Can't wait for the next book to find out if they made their way home!
January 30, 2021
Good one.
It was well written. It was everything I wanted in a fantasy story. Interesting story, great characters. Couldn't put it down. I want more!
It was well written. It was everything I wanted in a fantasy story. Interesting story, great characters. Couldn't put it down. I want more!
May 14, 2020
Yrund is taken from her home and forced into mining. The people who have taken her captive are looking to collect all stones. Especially the every stone. This stone is known to have the power to do everything. It will make the owner of the stone very powerful. Yrund does not believe in this stone. She thinks it's just a tall tale. All she wants to do is go home and be in the presence of her family again. She works hard hoping to eventually earn her freedom. Everything is going fine until something unexpected happens, and she finds herself on the run. She also finds herself in possession of a very valuable stone.
I didn't really care for this story at all. The only things that really made this story readable were the stone and the amazingly rich culture that surrounds the story. I mean I didn't hate it. I enjoyed it enough to keep reading it despite not really liking the main character at all. The story could be very strong. It has a great uniqueness about it. I just feel like it fell flat a bit. There are so many places that really could have been elaborated on so much. I also didn't like how critical and judgmental the main character was over everybody else. It just got so belittling and condescending. The stone was a true gem though. Not sure if the pun was intended there or not.
This book was narrated by Ulka S Mohnty. I absolutely loved her narration! It was amazing. I felt like I was actually a part of the world. The accent she gave was beautiful. It felt authentic. It felt real. I want to say it probably is her native accent, but I don't want to presume here. People that presume things irritate me. But I digress. I really would love to listen to other books narrated by her. Her voice is just so soothing and alluring. Hopefully, that doesn't come off as creepy. It's just my honest opinion.
I really came across as aggressive in this review. I wasn't intending to. I did enjoy the story. I just feel like it didn't really meet expectations. If it weren't for the silly stone, I think I would have been very annoyed with the story and character development. That being said, I did not hate the book. I may even give the book another chance in the future if I'm being honest. I'd also give other books written by the author a chance.
I didn't really care for this story at all. The only things that really made this story readable were the stone and the amazingly rich culture that surrounds the story. I mean I didn't hate it. I enjoyed it enough to keep reading it despite not really liking the main character at all. The story could be very strong. It has a great uniqueness about it. I just feel like it fell flat a bit. There are so many places that really could have been elaborated on so much. I also didn't like how critical and judgmental the main character was over everybody else. It just got so belittling and condescending. The stone was a true gem though. Not sure if the pun was intended there or not.
This book was narrated by Ulka S Mohnty. I absolutely loved her narration! It was amazing. I felt like I was actually a part of the world. The accent she gave was beautiful. It felt authentic. It felt real. I want to say it probably is her native accent, but I don't want to presume here. People that presume things irritate me. But I digress. I really would love to listen to other books narrated by her. Her voice is just so soothing and alluring. Hopefully, that doesn't come off as creepy. It's just my honest opinion.
I really came across as aggressive in this review. I wasn't intending to. I did enjoy the story. I just feel like it didn't really meet expectations. If it weren't for the silly stone, I think I would have been very annoyed with the story and character development. That being said, I did not hate the book. I may even give the book another chance in the future if I'm being honest. I'd also give other books written by the author a chance.
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