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Land of Szornyek #3
Lamplighters Society
They’ve barely escaped from the voro with their lives. Now Askari, Harcos, Shujaa, and Fane are seeking refuge in the one place secure enough to give them time to heal: Greystone City. The city welcomes them with open arms, and Askari discovers a way of life she never believed was possible. In Greystone City, people are doing more than just surviving—they’re living. Plagued by nightmares from the City of Dod, Askari throws herself into the work of the city as she waits for her friends to heal, hoping to outrun her trauma. But the settlement is not as safe as it seems. Politics divide the people, and the new surge of monsters has brought a flood of refugees to the city. And monsters are lurking everywhere—even within the city’s seemingly safe confines. With every minute that passes, Askari regains more of her strength—and Devor gets closer to finding and destroying the Baratok. Askari has to decide: remain safely in the city, or brave the monster-ridden wilderness alone?
- GenresFantasy
363 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 1, 2020
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About the author
Ariele Sieling
71 books91 followersAriele Sieling is a Pennsylvania-based writer who enjoys books, cats, and trees. Her first love, however, is science fiction and she has three series in the genre: post-apocalyptic monsters in Land of Szornyek; soft science fiction series, The Sagittan Chronicles; and scifi fairytale retellings in Rove City. She has also had numerous short stories published in a variety of anthologies and magazines and is the author of children's books series Rutherford the Unicorn Sheep, and a series of books for authors called Writers Reach.
She lives with her spouse, enormous Great Pyrenees dog, and two cats.
She lives with her spouse, enormous Great Pyrenees dog, and two cats.
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July 20, 2021
5 stars
These books are getting better and better. It's been a year and a half since I read the second book and I was worried that I wasn't going to remember anything. But the author does a great job of summarizing the previous events in bits in pieces whenever relevant and it didn't take me long to remember who everyone was and what their motivations were. This book picked up immediately after the events of the second book when Askari and her friends were basically running for their lives. The book is pretty much non-stop action, even when Askari was forced to do nothing but heal up and rest, things were still happening--there was never a dull moment. The author has created a very interesting post-apocalyptic world and at this point, we've figured out that she's somewhere in the United States, although the various states mentioned hold no meaning for Askari. In the larger picture, this is about various cultures/groups learning how to survive the monsters, and whether they should work together with each other or if each group should just find their own way. Resources are limited, information is limited and monsters are plentiful. But in the more immediate picture, it's about Askari growing up and trying to figure out where she fits in this post-apocalyptic world. I loved watching her growth in this one and the relationships she forged as she matured. I am looking forward to the next book!
I received an advance review copy from Book Sirens for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
These books are getting better and better. It's been a year and a half since I read the second book and I was worried that I wasn't going to remember anything. But the author does a great job of summarizing the previous events in bits in pieces whenever relevant and it didn't take me long to remember who everyone was and what their motivations were. This book picked up immediately after the events of the second book when Askari and her friends were basically running for their lives. The book is pretty much non-stop action, even when Askari was forced to do nothing but heal up and rest, things were still happening--there was never a dull moment. The author has created a very interesting post-apocalyptic world and at this point, we've figured out that she's somewhere in the United States, although the various states mentioned hold no meaning for Askari. In the larger picture, this is about various cultures/groups learning how to survive the monsters, and whether they should work together with each other or if each group should just find their own way. Resources are limited, information is limited and monsters are plentiful. But in the more immediate picture, it's about Askari growing up and trying to figure out where she fits in this post-apocalyptic world. I loved watching her growth in this one and the relationships she forged as she matured. I am looking forward to the next book!
I received an advance review copy from Book Sirens for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
April 23, 2022
This was a great continuation of Askari’s adventure through the world of gars. I really enjoyed reading more about the communities in the world and how everything got set up after the Cataclysm.
Some of the dialogue did seem pretty forced, but overall the characters were well written and easy to follow.
I loved all the different types of fats that we discovered and learning more about the Lamplighters Society.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Some of the dialogue did seem pretty forced, but overall the characters were well written and easy to follow.
I loved all the different types of fats that we discovered and learning more about the Lamplighters Society.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
July 31, 2021
Lamplighters Society follows Askari and her friends after they recover from the events that took place in City of Dod and adjust to Greystone city and the politics within that.
I have so much I want to say about this book, but I hardly know where to start. Things were just incredibly well done. I thought Askari's development and how she handled the trauma that came with Connie's death to be very reasonable and realistic even though no one seemed to blame her for it. I also found Greystone city and the people within it to be very interesting and the fact that it was hard to know who she could trust while simultaneously needing to gain trust from the city itself. I also liked that we finally got some answers to questions that have existed from the first book such as where the monsters come from, and what the lamplighters society is. Overall, it was just a really good read much like the previous book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I have so much I want to say about this book, but I hardly know where to start. Things were just incredibly well done. I thought Askari's development and how she handled the trauma that came with Connie's death to be very reasonable and realistic even though no one seemed to blame her for it. I also found Greystone city and the people within it to be very interesting and the fact that it was hard to know who she could trust while simultaneously needing to gain trust from the city itself. I also liked that we finally got some answers to questions that have existed from the first book such as where the monsters come from, and what the lamplighters society is. Overall, it was just a really good read much like the previous book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
November 22, 2020
Picking up right where book 2 left off, Askari and her friends stumble into a refuge of sorts where she learns about yet another way people have been surviving in the post-apocalyptic world. Plagued by inner demons, hunted by monsters that just won't give up her trail, and impatient to complete her mission, Askari finds herself in a situation where something just seems off.
I have enjoyed watching this world and its characters grow and develop through the series. Mixed in with all the monster battles are larger, growing conflicts that are far more dangerous than any monster alone could be. Fast paced story that keeps you wanting more.
I have enjoyed watching this world and its characters grow and develop through the series. Mixed in with all the monster battles are larger, growing conflicts that are far more dangerous than any monster alone could be. Fast paced story that keeps you wanting more.
February 1, 2021
Monster Dystopian
This series is really great. It is so different than anything else I have read recently. The none stop action makes it an easy read. It is filled with monsters and warriors and different cultures trying to survive and rebuild after the event. The MC is struggling to find her place on the world and it is a joy to follow her journey and watch her grow. I will definitely read the next installment.
This series is really great. It is so different than anything else I have read recently. The none stop action makes it an easy read. It is filled with monsters and warriors and different cultures trying to survive and rebuild after the event. The MC is struggling to find her place on the world and it is a joy to follow her journey and watch her grow. I will definitely read the next installment.
May 16, 2022
Ariele Sibling is an amazing author. This is the 3rd book in the series, and it's truly a work of art. She knows how to keep the pages turning, one after another. I've read many other authors, Ariele truly is the best so far. If you like monsters and post-apocalyptic settings, this series is for you. I've read the first 3 books in the series and am excited to read the last book soon. I did get a review copy of the book for free, and I am posting this review voluntarily.
November 21, 2020
The dystopian story where the lead character makes the book
It is a good bunch of books. Dystopian, monsters and warriors. Well worth reading. The books do need better editing but it mostly doesn't interfere with the story except where the storyline jumps into another topic. Sort of like walking into the middle of a movie. I will read book four when its available.
It is a good bunch of books. Dystopian, monsters and warriors. Well worth reading. The books do need better editing but it mostly doesn't interfere with the story except where the storyline jumps into another topic. Sort of like walking into the middle of a movie. I will read book four when its available.
January 31, 2022
**I received a free ARC from Book Sirens and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.**
I am really enjoying this series. They keep getting better and better. The more Askari travels, the more her worldview shifts, and the more interesting she becomes to the reader. I am really looking forward to seeing what she does in the next installment.
I am really enjoying this series. They keep getting better and better. The more Askari travels, the more her worldview shifts, and the more interesting she becomes to the reader. I am really looking forward to seeing what she does in the next installment.
May 12, 2025
Now You Know the Story
If you’ve been reading the series this book tells you where the monsters came from and why the world ending as civilization knew it. But a new breed of people are arising that may turn the tide against you the monsters. Read it. Big D
If you’ve been reading the series this book tells you where the monsters came from and why the world ending as civilization knew it. But a new breed of people are arising that may turn the tide against you the monsters. Read it. Big D
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