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Decagon
Decagon is first in The Decagon Series of new adult, fantasy novels.
Spanning continents and centuries, the story follows the turbulent life of immortal anti-hero Dalia through two timelines, one linear and one counter-linear.
Rough around the edges, if not outright jagged, Dalia is a lethal asset to her immortal family. Not only does she shepherd lost, lone immortals to safety from the shared world of dreams, known as the Dreaming, but she also acts as their primary defense in the perpetual war between two immortal castes, the Aion and the Others.
But there's a reason Dalia knows how to defend against the Aion.
There's a reason she's hidden her true identity from her family among the Others.
Over two hundred years ago, Dalia fled a lavish, blood-soaked existence. Since then, her former master, head of the Aion, has combed the world to return her to servitude. Among her new family, Dalia has found security and warmth.
But even for immortals, time runs out.
After two hundred years of safety, Dalia's careful secret is threatened by the arrival of a carefree immortal named Titus. His innovative abilities in the Dreaming change the tide in the war between the Aion and the Others, and soon, Dalia's clan faces confrontation with the Aion--as well as her long-held secrets.
The Decagon series was born from Capes' desire for a more existential, anarchic, and literary version of beloved YA fantasies.
Think: SJ Maas meets Quentin Tarantino… only queerer.
Spanning continents and centuries, the story follows the turbulent life of immortal anti-hero Dalia through two timelines, one linear and one counter-linear.
Rough around the edges, if not outright jagged, Dalia is a lethal asset to her immortal family. Not only does she shepherd lost, lone immortals to safety from the shared world of dreams, known as the Dreaming, but she also acts as their primary defense in the perpetual war between two immortal castes, the Aion and the Others.
But there's a reason Dalia knows how to defend against the Aion.
There's a reason she's hidden her true identity from her family among the Others.
Over two hundred years ago, Dalia fled a lavish, blood-soaked existence. Since then, her former master, head of the Aion, has combed the world to return her to servitude. Among her new family, Dalia has found security and warmth.
But even for immortals, time runs out.
After two hundred years of safety, Dalia's careful secret is threatened by the arrival of a carefree immortal named Titus. His innovative abilities in the Dreaming change the tide in the war between the Aion and the Others, and soon, Dalia's clan faces confrontation with the Aion--as well as her long-held secrets.
The Decagon series was born from Capes' desire for a more existential, anarchic, and literary version of beloved YA fantasies.
Think: SJ Maas meets Quentin Tarantino… only queerer.
- GenresFantasy
340 pages, Paperback
First published January 14, 2020
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About the author
Capes
10 books52 followersCapes likes romance, fantasy, things with metaphysical ends, nature, the color red, and slow fashion. She writes to make sense of the world; she reads to forget it. She’s very happy you’ve found her work. Please, indulge yourself!
Capes’s stand-alone fantasy, The Unburied Queen, was shortlisted for the 2022 Foreword INDIES.
The first book in the Sennenwolf Series, West of Jaws, has also been shortlisted for the 2023 Foreword INDIES. It was part of LoveReading's January 2024 Indies We Love list.
Capes’s stand-alone fantasy, The Unburied Queen, was shortlisted for the 2022 Foreword INDIES.
The first book in the Sennenwolf Series, West of Jaws, has also been shortlisted for the 2023 Foreword INDIES. It was part of LoveReading's January 2024 Indies We Love list.
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November 29, 2020
I enjoyed this book but I did feel it was lacking something.
The characters are great, you have your classic tough woman who is protective, however it was a very selfish protection. I didn't feel like you got to know the personalities of some of the characters though, there are 10 of them in this clan and yet you find out little about any of them really. While Delia wants to stay with the others and the constant repetition of her saying she wants to protect the Others, I didn't feel like it was anything but a selfish survival.
The chapters flip between the present day timeline and Delia in the past, how she came to be who she is and where she has gotten too. I loved how the chapters in the past did have a relevant piece of the story to the chapter before. As this is a book concerning immortals over a 300 year timeline there are a lot of cultural references and names of places that no longer exist, so if you do read this there might be a lot of googling involved. In some ways it did detract from the reading experience of having to constantly stop reading to find out what the place mentioned is, or the tribal/ cultural language used.
There as also a lot of mistakes in this book, needs a bit of proof reading, the sentences had wrong words in, for example saying at instead of and. This meant I had to back track to make sense of that sentence, thus detracting from the reading experience again. It was a bit boring in places, while the information told to us at certain points felt relevant it just wasn't very exciting at all.
I do have the second book in this series and will be reading it though, just to fulfil curiosity more than anything.
The characters are great, you have your classic tough woman who is protective, however it was a very selfish protection. I didn't feel like you got to know the personalities of some of the characters though, there are 10 of them in this clan and yet you find out little about any of them really. While Delia wants to stay with the others and the constant repetition of her saying she wants to protect the Others, I didn't feel like it was anything but a selfish survival.
The chapters flip between the present day timeline and Delia in the past, how she came to be who she is and where she has gotten too. I loved how the chapters in the past did have a relevant piece of the story to the chapter before. As this is a book concerning immortals over a 300 year timeline there are a lot of cultural references and names of places that no longer exist, so if you do read this there might be a lot of googling involved. In some ways it did detract from the reading experience of having to constantly stop reading to find out what the place mentioned is, or the tribal/ cultural language used.
There as also a lot of mistakes in this book, needs a bit of proof reading, the sentences had wrong words in, for example saying at instead of and. This meant I had to back track to make sense of that sentence, thus detracting from the reading experience again. It was a bit boring in places, while the information told to us at certain points felt relevant it just wasn't very exciting at all.
I do have the second book in this series and will be reading it though, just to fulfil curiosity more than anything.
February 16, 2020
I was kindly gifted this book by the author but the views are my own.
I was instantly intrigued after reading the synopsis for this book. I've only read one other series about people who manipulate the dream world and I've always found it fascinating.
I loved the time jumps through the chapters. I thought it might be confusing but it's very clearly labelled and each flashback is relevant for the previous or following chapter.
I really enjoyed seeing Dalia's tough exterior being broken down as the book went on and yet she was still as badass as ever. Her romantic journey was very true to her character and made the results so much more gratifying.
But I think my two favourite parts of this book are 1) the beautifully descriptive language and landscapes that Capes creates, in the Dreaming and the Waking.
2) the plethora of obscure, rich and beautiful cultural / language references regarding the members of Decagon.
I genuinely had to Google a Lot of places / languages from this book and it just makes it that much better. It's a common issue in stories regarding immortality that the characters are mainly white and European so it was a very refreshing change.
Also, I'm always a sucker for Death/The Reaper as a character so when I discovered that not only is The Reaper female, she also has a female lover I was HERE for it.
After that cliffhanger ending I'm SO glad that book 2 (Baphomet) is due to be released this summer.
I was instantly intrigued after reading the synopsis for this book. I've only read one other series about people who manipulate the dream world and I've always found it fascinating.
I loved the time jumps through the chapters. I thought it might be confusing but it's very clearly labelled and each flashback is relevant for the previous or following chapter.
I really enjoyed seeing Dalia's tough exterior being broken down as the book went on and yet she was still as badass as ever. Her romantic journey was very true to her character and made the results so much more gratifying.
But I think my two favourite parts of this book are 1) the beautifully descriptive language and landscapes that Capes creates, in the Dreaming and the Waking.
2) the plethora of obscure, rich and beautiful cultural / language references regarding the members of Decagon.
I genuinely had to Google a Lot of places / languages from this book and it just makes it that much better. It's a common issue in stories regarding immortality that the characters are mainly white and European so it was a very refreshing change.
Also, I'm always a sucker for Death/The Reaper as a character so when I discovered that not only is The Reaper female, she also has a female lover I was HERE for it.
After that cliffhanger ending I'm SO glad that book 2 (Baphomet) is due to be released this summer.
April 20, 2021
For her debut novel, Capes hit it out of the park. It is dramatic, action-packed, romantic, and hilarious (at times).
Decagon follows the trials and tribulations of Dalia, our protagonist and unsuspected heroine. She is an immortal who is a part of the main group, the Others and a smaller group - her "family" - Nonagon, which later becomes Decagon. (See what Capes did!) She's able to go into The Dreaming (literally the dreaming world) to speak to and find other immortals, which is where she finds Titus. He has been in The Dreaming for six years. Dalia and two other immortals - Marin and Emiel - go to find Titus, bring them to their sanctuary in Louisiana, and train him for any battles in The Dreaming and The Waking (the real world). However, while making the trip back home, they are attacked by Chasers, pretty much "hitmen" for the Aion - their rival group. The question becomes, were they after Titus or were they after Dalia.
This book is well written with descriptions that jump off the page. It's like you're watching a movie, especially the action sequences. The flow of the book is also well done as it does go back and forth from the present to the past, but you're never confused as Capes labels each chapter to show what time you're in. I can't wait to read Baphomet and any other works from Capes.
Decagon follows the trials and tribulations of Dalia, our protagonist and unsuspected heroine. She is an immortal who is a part of the main group, the Others and a smaller group - her "family" - Nonagon, which later becomes Decagon. (See what Capes did!) She's able to go into The Dreaming (literally the dreaming world) to speak to and find other immortals, which is where she finds Titus. He has been in The Dreaming for six years. Dalia and two other immortals - Marin and Emiel - go to find Titus, bring them to their sanctuary in Louisiana, and train him for any battles in The Dreaming and The Waking (the real world). However, while making the trip back home, they are attacked by Chasers, pretty much "hitmen" for the Aion - their rival group. The question becomes, were they after Titus or were they after Dalia.
This book is well written with descriptions that jump off the page. It's like you're watching a movie, especially the action sequences. The flow of the book is also well done as it does go back and forth from the present to the past, but you're never confused as Capes labels each chapter to show what time you're in. I can't wait to read Baphomet and any other works from Capes.
September 11, 2020
In ‘Decagon’, the reader gets to experience life in unconventional worlds. The formation of the story takes one to the real world and another world of dreams, creating a distinct plot that has characters engage in unbelievable activities. The storyline is unique and gives the reader a fresh experience of reading action and sci-fi books. ‘Decagon’ by Capes is not your ordinary read. The narration and sequence of events are incredible and get the reader hooked on some of the happenings.
In the book, we follow Dalia and her family. What makes these characters special is that they are immortal. Their immortality however does not shield them from misfortunes and tribulations. Like any person with sense, when faced with an attack or a potential strike, one has to prepare how to catch the enemies and retaliate. We see Dalia use her wit and strength to protect herself and those that she loves. Her journey is impressive as it contains the good, bad, and ugly. Her past is fascinating and the powers she has admirable. The action as we follow conflicting factions was one of the best parts in ‘Decagon’. The reader gets sucked in the friction, as the events are entertaining and interesting.
The book is an exciting read that has incredible themes and characters that are finely developed. The villains in ‘Decagon’ are neither dull nor boring. Having the reader move through different timelines was an outstanding concept in the book. The reader gets the impression of living in a real-world and a fantasy world simultaneously. The unfolding of events was classic and the mystery surrounding certain characters perfect enough for the reader to wait for the right moment for the major revelation. I recommend ‘Decagon’ to readers that enjoy dark fantasy, action, horror, action, and adventure books
In the book, we follow Dalia and her family. What makes these characters special is that they are immortal. Their immortality however does not shield them from misfortunes and tribulations. Like any person with sense, when faced with an attack or a potential strike, one has to prepare how to catch the enemies and retaliate. We see Dalia use her wit and strength to protect herself and those that she loves. Her journey is impressive as it contains the good, bad, and ugly. Her past is fascinating and the powers she has admirable. The action as we follow conflicting factions was one of the best parts in ‘Decagon’. The reader gets sucked in the friction, as the events are entertaining and interesting.
The book is an exciting read that has incredible themes and characters that are finely developed. The villains in ‘Decagon’ are neither dull nor boring. Having the reader move through different timelines was an outstanding concept in the book. The reader gets the impression of living in a real-world and a fantasy world simultaneously. The unfolding of events was classic and the mystery surrounding certain characters perfect enough for the reader to wait for the right moment for the major revelation. I recommend ‘Decagon’ to readers that enjoy dark fantasy, action, horror, action, and adventure books
August 21, 2023
I received a free ecopy of this book (and the rest in the series) from the author. Apparently, since chapters jump around in time, the book has been written as a palindrome, so you can read it backward as well as forward (it’s explained in the prologue). I chose not to read it that way because I am too accustomed to reading cover to cover. However, it might be fun to try for the novelty factor. Luckily, it doesn’t affect the readability of the book to read traditionally.
This book doesn’t just end part one; it's a cliffhanger. So much so that I don’t even want to stop to write a review before I go on to book two. But if I wait, I’m afraid I won’t be able to remember where one book ends and the next begins. I guess my point is, prepare yourself to read the entire series.
Dalia, the main character who narrates the story is not likable because she’s so closed off and emotionally unavailable. Nevertheless, by the end of this book, I found myself empathizing with her and even understanding why she’s done the things she’s done. She explains how each of the other characters entered her life; each is unique and memorable. Then comes Titus, who makes an appearance right at the beginning. It’s clear he will play, and has played, a pivotal role in Dalia’s life.
The book is filled with vivid details and clever, evocative descriptions that left me feeling as if I’d been there with the characters. Perhaps because I was so invested in the characters, I felt cheated when I reached the end—like a child with a stolen cookie snatched away after just one bite. Of course, I want the rest. I have so many questions. What happened to Decagon?
What will we learn about Dalia’s childhood? Why is there this mortal animosity between the Aion and the Others?
Some of the quotes that spoke to me include this one, used to describe a journey filled with peril: “We traveled half-asleep and slept half-awake.” And this one is sinister and creepy: “The red eyes of the alligators burn like cigarette ends as we careen through the dark bayou…” I loved this exchange:
“I think I told you love is for the highest bidder, and you thought I was talking about prostitution.”
She nods. “You meant that the love we get is proportional to what we wager for it. Great love demands a great price. A steadfast love demands a steadfast heart.” Ultimately, this quote captures the essence of this story—the love this ragtag group shares for one another and the sacrifices they are willing to make to maintain that love.
At the risk of repeating myself, I can't wait to start book two.
This book doesn’t just end part one; it's a cliffhanger. So much so that I don’t even want to stop to write a review before I go on to book two. But if I wait, I’m afraid I won’t be able to remember where one book ends and the next begins. I guess my point is, prepare yourself to read the entire series.
Dalia, the main character who narrates the story is not likable because she’s so closed off and emotionally unavailable. Nevertheless, by the end of this book, I found myself empathizing with her and even understanding why she’s done the things she’s done. She explains how each of the other characters entered her life; each is unique and memorable. Then comes Titus, who makes an appearance right at the beginning. It’s clear he will play, and has played, a pivotal role in Dalia’s life.
The book is filled with vivid details and clever, evocative descriptions that left me feeling as if I’d been there with the characters. Perhaps because I was so invested in the characters, I felt cheated when I reached the end—like a child with a stolen cookie snatched away after just one bite. Of course, I want the rest. I have so many questions. What happened to Decagon?
What will we learn about Dalia’s childhood? Why is there this mortal animosity between the Aion and the Others?
Some of the quotes that spoke to me include this one, used to describe a journey filled with peril: “We traveled half-asleep and slept half-awake.” And this one is sinister and creepy: “The red eyes of the alligators burn like cigarette ends as we careen through the dark bayou…” I loved this exchange:
“I think I told you love is for the highest bidder, and you thought I was talking about prostitution.”
She nods. “You meant that the love we get is proportional to what we wager for it. Great love demands a great price. A steadfast love demands a steadfast heart.” Ultimately, this quote captures the essence of this story—the love this ragtag group shares for one another and the sacrifices they are willing to make to maintain that love.
At the risk of repeating myself, I can't wait to start book two.
September 16, 2020
Decagon is an urban fantasy written by Capes. The book follows a set of immortals, told from a particular one named Dalia. Decagon transpires over through two different worlds, the Waking, and the Dreaming. Decagon has an intricate dual timeline of the present and a series of flashbacks, we learn about the rich history of Dalia and the immortals. Dalia navigates multiple worlds as well as a delicate web of lies. Her past is dark, bloody, and deadly to her adopted family. Dalia's past may come to haunt her, expose her deadly secrets, and put everyone she loves in danger.
First and foremost, I have to say I love this book. I could got get enough and have devoured it. The Dreaming and the Waking are such fascinating concepts that I have not come across in any other book, and they are executed extremely well. These worlds in combination with the dual timeline unfolds such a beautifully written and crafted world overall. Capes’ world construction is amazing, as you get to know about the immortals, their lore, and how their world works through a series of timeline changes. Flashbacks in the way Capes writes can be difficult to implement, and I think it is done well. The changing of timelines helped pace the story well.
I also found the story to be realistic because, as a book about immortals, you would expect diversity; this book delivers. I love all the different languages and talk about cultures. Additionally, the story shows a lesson in your family can be founded and not necessarily blood. The bond between Dalia and the Others is amazing. The ending of the story has me on the hook for more, and I cannot wait to find out what is going on with Dalia. Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes urban fantasy. It will captivate you and suck you into their universe.
First and foremost, I have to say I love this book. I could got get enough and have devoured it. The Dreaming and the Waking are such fascinating concepts that I have not come across in any other book, and they are executed extremely well. These worlds in combination with the dual timeline unfolds such a beautifully written and crafted world overall. Capes’ world construction is amazing, as you get to know about the immortals, their lore, and how their world works through a series of timeline changes. Flashbacks in the way Capes writes can be difficult to implement, and I think it is done well. The changing of timelines helped pace the story well.
I also found the story to be realistic because, as a book about immortals, you would expect diversity; this book delivers. I love all the different languages and talk about cultures. Additionally, the story shows a lesson in your family can be founded and not necessarily blood. The bond between Dalia and the Others is amazing. The ending of the story has me on the hook for more, and I cannot wait to find out what is going on with Dalia. Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes urban fantasy. It will captivate you and suck you into their universe.
August 22, 2020
The Decagon, written by Capes and published by Capas LLC, is the first part of a series. The series follows a conflict between opposing groups, across time as well as in and out of the real world and the world of dreams. The first book is an engaging read that is sure to pique your interest in the lives of those that come alive in the pages of the book. While I haven’t yet read the sequel to The Decagon, I am almost sure that it will deserve the same five-star rating that I believe this book deserves.
The multiple timelines make for an interesting read and the level of complexity that comes from chronology not always going the way you’d expect it to certainly keeps you on your toes. To help keep things in order, the author thoughtfully includes time stamps to some of the chapters, so as long as you pay attention to that the story is easy to follow.
Another thing that makes this a fascinating read is the fact that there are events unfolding on more than one plane. With some of the events taking place in the Waking (the world that supports ‘normal’ life) and others unfolding in the Dreaming (a fantastic realm where nearly anything is possible).
As far as the story goes, I enjoyed both the originality and the depth that Capes provides. While there is some classic hidden identity-related character development going on, it unfolds naturally, and it is easy to relate to the main character while we follow her on her journey.
Speaking of characters, each is both believable and interesting in their own ways making The Decagon even more engaging to read. Factor in the life-like descriptions of scene and setting and it becomes very easy to get pulled into the story. Capes certainly has a talent for creating fiction that feels authentic. You will enjoy your trip!
The multiple timelines make for an interesting read and the level of complexity that comes from chronology not always going the way you’d expect it to certainly keeps you on your toes. To help keep things in order, the author thoughtfully includes time stamps to some of the chapters, so as long as you pay attention to that the story is easy to follow.
Another thing that makes this a fascinating read is the fact that there are events unfolding on more than one plane. With some of the events taking place in the Waking (the world that supports ‘normal’ life) and others unfolding in the Dreaming (a fantastic realm where nearly anything is possible).
As far as the story goes, I enjoyed both the originality and the depth that Capes provides. While there is some classic hidden identity-related character development going on, it unfolds naturally, and it is easy to relate to the main character while we follow her on her journey.
Speaking of characters, each is both believable and interesting in their own ways making The Decagon even more engaging to read. Factor in the life-like descriptions of scene and setting and it becomes very easy to get pulled into the story. Capes certainly has a talent for creating fiction that feels authentic. You will enjoy your trip!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 5, 2020
Decagon is a book by Capes, which follows Dalia and her immortal family. Dalia and her family face many trials and tribulations, one of their main ones being avoiding their longtime enemies. We delve into multiple timelines and see our immortal protagonist evolve as she faces trials, tribulations, and struggles with her own identity.
We also see that throughout the book she is haunted by her past as well. Overall, the book is amazingly written. The prose was easy to follow, and so were the timelines.
The author made it clear enough so that people who are new to the story can easily read along. I feel the book dragged on a bit at first, but once you get past that it gets much more interesting. The characters were well written, and I loved the variety of concepts each of the immortals represented.
Dalia’s past felt attention grabbing as well, and it was interesting to see how it played out throughout the book. The lore in the book and seeing how the immortals evolved throughout the years was pretty cool.
The sillier moments throughout the book were great, when they happened. For example, when Dalia was in the supermarket and hit someone while drinking a slushie.
Capes ensures a wonderful ride for anyone to read and enjoy. It left me hungering for more, and I can’t wait to see what else the author has in store! I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.
We also see that throughout the book she is haunted by her past as well. Overall, the book is amazingly written. The prose was easy to follow, and so were the timelines.
The author made it clear enough so that people who are new to the story can easily read along. I feel the book dragged on a bit at first, but once you get past that it gets much more interesting. The characters were well written, and I loved the variety of concepts each of the immortals represented.
Dalia’s past felt attention grabbing as well, and it was interesting to see how it played out throughout the book. The lore in the book and seeing how the immortals evolved throughout the years was pretty cool.
The sillier moments throughout the book were great, when they happened. For example, when Dalia was in the supermarket and hit someone while drinking a slushie.
Capes ensures a wonderful ride for anyone to read and enjoy. It left me hungering for more, and I can’t wait to see what else the author has in store! I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.
May 20, 2021
As I am rereading my review, I found myself saying the parts of the book that were less enjoyable. I want to make it clear that I really do like the book. Also, this is my first review, so take it as you will.
Also, I was kindly gifted this book by the author but all opinions are my own :)
I have to be honest here I was skeptical to start the book at first. You understand very little in the beginning. Yet, I ended up loving the fact that things reveal themselves more slowly. So if you're iffy about the start, push through it. It's worth it.
Like other reviews say, the book switches timelines and worlds (the story takes place both in the real, physical world [the Waking] and in the Dreaming [basically in lucid dreams]). This switch in time and world gives you part of the story; as you read on, you piece everything together.
The characters are dynamic and morally ambiguous. Though, I have to admit, easy to get mixed up. The main character is headstrong and so I liked that the story was from her point of view. Looking back on the book, the main plotline moves a little slowly but that's because of the time and world switches. While reading, everything moves pretty quickly.
Again, like others have said, there are a decent amount of spelling errors in the book (apparently the free downloadable version has edits). Some I could understand fine and skip, but others I had to go back and read over. Some words are missing, others switched. The one french phrase in the book doesn't mean what it's supposed to mean. All in all though, it didn't affect much of my reading experience or my rating.
A big factor in my book ratings is how much I think about the book after I'm done reading it. I think about this one a lot. I think about the characters and about the way things were left off at the end.
All in all, this is a great book that I recommend.
Also, I was kindly gifted this book by the author but all opinions are my own :)
I have to be honest here I was skeptical to start the book at first. You understand very little in the beginning. Yet, I ended up loving the fact that things reveal themselves more slowly. So if you're iffy about the start, push through it. It's worth it.
Like other reviews say, the book switches timelines and worlds (the story takes place both in the real, physical world [the Waking] and in the Dreaming [basically in lucid dreams]). This switch in time and world gives you part of the story; as you read on, you piece everything together.
The characters are dynamic and morally ambiguous. Though, I have to admit, easy to get mixed up. The main character is headstrong and so I liked that the story was from her point of view. Looking back on the book, the main plotline moves a little slowly but that's because of the time and world switches. While reading, everything moves pretty quickly.
Again, like others have said, there are a decent amount of spelling errors in the book (apparently the free downloadable version has edits). Some I could understand fine and skip, but others I had to go back and read over. Some words are missing, others switched. The one french phrase in the book doesn't mean what it's supposed to mean. All in all though, it didn't affect much of my reading experience or my rating.
A big factor in my book ratings is how much I think about the book after I'm done reading it. I think about this one a lot. I think about the characters and about the way things were left off at the end.
All in all, this is a great book that I recommend.
March 12, 2020
3.5 stars
Decagon is book one of a new adult urban fantasy series with a central dream theme. The chapters move back and forth between a current time line and multiple past dates.
Dalia believes that she is the Angel Of Death, but she is also an immortal being who is on the run from a powerful lord. She discovers other immortals and together they form a band, calling themselves Decagon. Dalia searches for immortals through her dreams, and then finds them in present time.
While Dalia collects Titus, the latest recruit, they are attacked by a group known as Chasers. Although they survived the assault, they believe that the Chasers will strike again. See here for full review https://wp.me/p2Eu3u-fim
Decagon is book one of a new adult urban fantasy series with a central dream theme. The chapters move back and forth between a current time line and multiple past dates.
Dalia believes that she is the Angel Of Death, but she is also an immortal being who is on the run from a powerful lord. She discovers other immortals and together they form a band, calling themselves Decagon. Dalia searches for immortals through her dreams, and then finds them in present time.
While Dalia collects Titus, the latest recruit, they are attacked by a group known as Chasers. Although they survived the assault, they believe that the Chasers will strike again. See here for full review https://wp.me/p2Eu3u-fim
July 4, 2021
Wow, congrats to Capes on her debut novel! I love how detailed and beautiful her writing is and how she shaped her main character, Dalia, to be this badass, anti hero. Decagon will definitely take you in a swirl of emotions. I’m looking forward to the next installment in the series and for more books by Capes!
October 24, 2022
This book is an interesting and captivating way to explore the dimensions of our psyche through narrative. Capes does an artful job of weaving the waking and the dreaming together in this book and the outcome is unique and exciting. The combination of action, romance, and the exploration of consciousness kept me captivated throughout the book. 10/10 would recommend!
August 30, 2025
A good distraction
While fairly enjoyable, I don't plan to buy the next in the series.
Somewhat choppy. Good characterization. Fair building of the environments.
While fairly enjoyable, I don't plan to buy the next in the series.
Somewhat choppy. Good characterization. Fair building of the environments.
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