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Angelic Resurrection #1
Calliope’s Wings
I think I’m God.
Okay, okay…maybe not the God, but a god. Lowercase ‘g’.
Once upon a time, I used to be a tattoo artist. A damn good one, too, if I do say so myself. Then, one night, a drug deal gone wrong in the alleyway behind my shop and a couple bullets later…poof. I ended up here. Reawakened from death into a new world, with new people – very orc-ish people – and the shittiest hand ever drawn in existence.
You see, I can’t die. Well, I can die, but I come back. Every time some flat-nosed, tusk-faced, ugly brute does me in – take your pick how…burning, hanging, drowning, rape – I open my eyes back up somewhere else on this forsaken world. I wake up with a body changing into something that’s distrusted and feared by everyone. Each resurrection, I know only pain and misery. I’ve run into death on my own, hoping to end the cruel cycle, but it never works.
Whoever’s cheerios I shit on in a previous life? Yeah, sorry about that.
When I wake up in the Southlands, I think I’m facing more of the same. And I do…for a while. Up until my frustration leads me to pick the wrong mark to do the deed and end my current life. He doesn’t kill me. Instead, he calls in the cavalry. The Horde heeds the Horn, descending on me like a swarm of locusts.
I don’t get the end I’m seeking. Instead, I’m ushered into a new life with new rules to play by. Rules that say I’m the one with all the power. Rules that say I’m the one in charge. Rules that say no one will ever hurt me again, if only I can let go of my home – my Earth – and accept the life I was always destined to have. I need to accept what fate has in store for me and all its little intricacies.
And him…them. I need to accept them.
I am Calliope Warren and this is my story.
A note of caution; beware of content mentioning rape, graphic violence against the heroine (as well as other characters far more deserving of foul play), and dubious consent. The story ends with a happily-ever-after, but it’s one hell of a bumpy ride to get there. Brace for impact.
Okay, okay…maybe not the God, but a god. Lowercase ‘g’.
Once upon a time, I used to be a tattoo artist. A damn good one, too, if I do say so myself. Then, one night, a drug deal gone wrong in the alleyway behind my shop and a couple bullets later…poof. I ended up here. Reawakened from death into a new world, with new people – very orc-ish people – and the shittiest hand ever drawn in existence.
You see, I can’t die. Well, I can die, but I come back. Every time some flat-nosed, tusk-faced, ugly brute does me in – take your pick how…burning, hanging, drowning, rape – I open my eyes back up somewhere else on this forsaken world. I wake up with a body changing into something that’s distrusted and feared by everyone. Each resurrection, I know only pain and misery. I’ve run into death on my own, hoping to end the cruel cycle, but it never works.
Whoever’s cheerios I shit on in a previous life? Yeah, sorry about that.
When I wake up in the Southlands, I think I’m facing more of the same. And I do…for a while. Up until my frustration leads me to pick the wrong mark to do the deed and end my current life. He doesn’t kill me. Instead, he calls in the cavalry. The Horde heeds the Horn, descending on me like a swarm of locusts.
I don’t get the end I’m seeking. Instead, I’m ushered into a new life with new rules to play by. Rules that say I’m the one with all the power. Rules that say I’m the one in charge. Rules that say no one will ever hurt me again, if only I can let go of my home – my Earth – and accept the life I was always destined to have. I need to accept what fate has in store for me and all its little intricacies.
And him…them. I need to accept them.
I am Calliope Warren and this is my story.
A note of caution; beware of content mentioning rape, graphic violence against the heroine (as well as other characters far more deserving of foul play), and dubious consent. The story ends with a happily-ever-after, but it’s one hell of a bumpy ride to get there. Brace for impact.
373 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 26, 2020
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Guin Archer
16 books22 followersGuin is an old soul caught in a sometimes-naughty body. She lives in upstate New York and enjoys nights out on the back deck listening to the crickets chirp while she reads another book. There's not much better in her world than chilling with the animals and getting lost in a new book boyfriend (or a few).
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February 13, 2021
This one was so unusual it's a reverse harem set in a fantasy world with some extremely dark themes.
I don't think I've actually read a reverse harem quite like it before its definitely one of a kind.
I did take me a while to get into it as the world-building here was quite complex but once I did I couldn't put it down it was that engrossing.
Calliope is stuck in some sort of alternate world since she died back on earth.
She's been through a lot and every time she dies here she just pops straight back up only for the cycle to repeat.
Each life and death is filled with such pain and she carries both the physical and emotional with each new resurrection.
The dark stuff shes suffered is a past thing rather than now but it's still hard-hitting to read.
The dominant species here are a tall orc-like race of beings and Calliope is discovered by The Tohtahk Kor warlord and master of the Horde he's convinced she's a sort of mythical powerful figure and his future pasha, a fated mate, Kor is the first of her new mates there being two more fated for her all fulfilling a different role she needs them for.
This world is brutal and barbaric the horde is a nomad tribe where might wins over all else.
it's all very historical with a lack of technology and a massive historical vibe, oh and just a heads up they do keep slaves.
It is an integral part of the story though as our heroine has first-hand experience of this so its something she struggles with massively as I said earlier its a brutal existence.
Her other mates are introduced gradually and its all very slow burn with this concentrating more on the story and the incredibly rich backdrop than the actual romance itself.
Its told completely from Calliope POV and this story is mainly about her and her struggles and strifes in this new land shes landed in.
Some of the language used when she's in her head though I found to be very slangy and that's one of my few niggles here it contrasts greatly with the more formal way everyone else seems to speak around her and did throw me off somewhat.
I also would have liked to know more about Calliope's men as well I don't think we quite got to know them completely especially Kor I felt like he was the weak link and she gave him a harder time than she did Ruune and Vorch, I also thought Vorch was introduced a little too late in the narrative I would have preferred if she met him earlier.
Despite me having some nitpicks this was so incredibly imaginative with fantastic world-building I especially loved the inclusion of Sekhmet and the bond she forged with the Mahzri a sentient species on this planet, Her bond with big-mama was so special and such a unique touch and totally added so much here.
Can totally recommend this if you're looking for something a bit different it does deal with some dark issues but this really was fantastic and ever so unique I totally recommend it.
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November 14, 2020
I can honestly say... I have never read a storyline quite like this. It kept me captivated.
The story/story telling itself ... had a rough start. Took me a bit to be able to wrap my mind around what's happening and to try and get "into it". I never did refer to the terminology at the back of the story. Kind of just dove right on in .. blind.
But once I did get into it, I couldn't put it down. There are some funny moments. And there are some pretty serious topic moments. I've never quite ... seen a harem like this. I loved the diversity .. and the issues that arose.
This book right here ... truly is a gem hidden in the fray of the many other RH books out there. It was so unique, you can't help but remember it.
The story/story telling itself ... had a rough start. Took me a bit to be able to wrap my mind around what's happening and to try and get "into it". I never did refer to the terminology at the back of the story. Kind of just dove right on in .. blind.
But once I did get into it, I couldn't put it down. There are some funny moments. And there are some pretty serious topic moments. I've never quite ... seen a harem like this. I loved the diversity .. and the issues that arose.
This book right here ... truly is a gem hidden in the fray of the many other RH books out there. It was so unique, you can't help but remember it.
October 19, 2021
Changing everything
Calliope woke from death to pain. Again. And again. And again. She's lost count of her rebirths. While she can't die, her scars carry over, as do her memories. The worst part of it is, while her first death was on Earth, the others all remained in this new realm. None of them sent her back. Hanging, beating, torture, assaults, burned alive, she's died in so many ways. She can't even die a true death by her own hand. She continues to be reborn to suffering. But after a pickpocket attempt for her latest master gone wrong, the horns start sounding. Hiding doesn't help. The Horde spotted her and will find her. And as she wakes from her newest wounds on a bed of pillows, she wonders if this hellish cycle has ended.
Spoilers ahead.
Ok. This was so very powerful. I avoid dark books. Especially when I know ahead of time rape is involved. For me leaving that and then attempting romance doesn't work. But her assaults have already happened. We see her memories, we see it happen to another, and a friend that suffered it before they're rejoined. This is a bronze age world. They have weapons, civilization-sort of, but no machines. Life is hard, slavery is accepted, warriors rule all. Their society is harsh. You win the fight, if you lose you are working class, if you fail you die. So, needless to say, landing here was traumatic. She had to suffer loneliness, assaults, a language barrier, repeated deaths, till she was discovered by someone who knew what she was and was willing to help. But it isn't all rainbows. He's a warlord. Good guy is a sliding scale of grey. He owns slaves. He claims her as a mate before she wakes up from her injuries. He is more than heavy-handed in his wooing attempts. What his people see as courting behavior rivals Klingon mating rituals. So even though his pheromones are compelling, when she says no and strikes out, he doesn't understand. But, he is soon able to sense her feelings. He realizes that she doesn't see any difference in what he did than what she already suffered and it scares and hurts him, too. He vows to wait for a clear invitation. So, yeah, it's not a light and fluffy book. But it's strong. She goes from a beaten and broken slave to a position of power. Each death changes her. Mentally, physically, and also psychically. Her skin pales, her hair, too. Her eyes change. Her scars carry over. Her mind is both stronger and yet broken. And she can heal others. And by healing them, it helps heal her. She doesn't immediately heal, it takes time. There is no insta-love. With any of them. This is a RH after all. And I'll probably reread this a dozen times and find some new hidden or skimmed over part I missed. And, possibly, the way the author left it, there may be 3 more books added to this? This story closed. But change is mentioned, and 3 other factors are brought up, right in the last few paragraphs. Even though this was a darker read than my usual, I'm glad I took the suggestion and read it. I will also look to see if those possible expansions appear lol.
Calliope woke from death to pain. Again. And again. And again. She's lost count of her rebirths. While she can't die, her scars carry over, as do her memories. The worst part of it is, while her first death was on Earth, the others all remained in this new realm. None of them sent her back. Hanging, beating, torture, assaults, burned alive, she's died in so many ways. She can't even die a true death by her own hand. She continues to be reborn to suffering. But after a pickpocket attempt for her latest master gone wrong, the horns start sounding. Hiding doesn't help. The Horde spotted her and will find her. And as she wakes from her newest wounds on a bed of pillows, she wonders if this hellish cycle has ended.
Spoilers ahead.
Ok. This was so very powerful. I avoid dark books. Especially when I know ahead of time rape is involved. For me leaving that and then attempting romance doesn't work. But her assaults have already happened. We see her memories, we see it happen to another, and a friend that suffered it before they're rejoined. This is a bronze age world. They have weapons, civilization-sort of, but no machines. Life is hard, slavery is accepted, warriors rule all. Their society is harsh. You win the fight, if you lose you are working class, if you fail you die. So, needless to say, landing here was traumatic. She had to suffer loneliness, assaults, a language barrier, repeated deaths, till she was discovered by someone who knew what she was and was willing to help. But it isn't all rainbows. He's a warlord. Good guy is a sliding scale of grey. He owns slaves. He claims her as a mate before she wakes up from her injuries. He is more than heavy-handed in his wooing attempts. What his people see as courting behavior rivals Klingon mating rituals. So even though his pheromones are compelling, when she says no and strikes out, he doesn't understand. But, he is soon able to sense her feelings. He realizes that she doesn't see any difference in what he did than what she already suffered and it scares and hurts him, too. He vows to wait for a clear invitation. So, yeah, it's not a light and fluffy book. But it's strong. She goes from a beaten and broken slave to a position of power. Each death changes her. Mentally, physically, and also psychically. Her skin pales, her hair, too. Her eyes change. Her scars carry over. Her mind is both stronger and yet broken. And she can heal others. And by healing them, it helps heal her. She doesn't immediately heal, it takes time. There is no insta-love. With any of them. This is a RH after all. And I'll probably reread this a dozen times and find some new hidden or skimmed over part I missed. And, possibly, the way the author left it, there may be 3 more books added to this? This story closed. But change is mentioned, and 3 other factors are brought up, right in the last few paragraphs. Even though this was a darker read than my usual, I'm glad I took the suggestion and read it. I will also look to see if those possible expansions appear lol.
November 11, 2020
What can I say? Im mostly speechless at how utterly satisfied I was from reading this. I couldn't put it down once I started reading Guin Archer has a gift for creating stories that will leave you wanting more and this book was it! Innintani and her Visivi will always have a special place in my heart from now on.
A real diamond in the rough book 💎♥️
...So this is my message to those who haven't read it yet.. READ IT you dont know what you are missing out on, thats all have a good day.😊
A real diamond in the rough book 💎♥️
...So this is my message to those who haven't read it yet.. READ IT you dont know what you are missing out on, thats all have a good day.😊
November 18, 2020
This book was a pleasant surprise. The MC Calliope(Innintani) goes behind her shop one day and gets shot and ends up waking up in a different dimension. There's some things that may make you a little uncomfortable and it is a little rough for her. Her strength is something else even if she thinks she not strong it's there. Her guys are interesting as well, a little rough around the edges but they got something.
November 4, 2020
I loved this book even though it was a lot darker than I’m used to or usually prefer. I like the author and decided to give it a try. Not disappointed.
Calliope is a troubled woman (I liked that she was somewhere in her forties physically age wise) who gets sucked into a different universe, but she doesn’t let it destroy her when everything bad under the sun happens to her. Her men are...well, I’ll leave that opinion to everyone else. I have a love/hate relationship with them. Needless to say, you’ll want to mind the warnings before you read.
Totally great and I’m actually eager to read another book in this universe. She set it up to be able to have other books (I think she did anyway) even though this book can stand alone.
Calliope is a troubled woman (I liked that she was somewhere in her forties physically age wise) who gets sucked into a different universe, but she doesn’t let it destroy her when everything bad under the sun happens to her. Her men are...well, I’ll leave that opinion to everyone else. I have a love/hate relationship with them. Needless to say, you’ll want to mind the warnings before you read.
Totally great and I’m actually eager to read another book in this universe. She set it up to be able to have other books (I think she did anyway) even though this book can stand alone.
November 3, 2020
I loved the character development in this book. I was actually kind of hoping for a sequel or something because I didn't want to say goodbye to Calliope and her men. I will say that the warning labels are earned though. Still, you go, Calliope.
November 23, 2020
OMG!
I could not put this down!! Calliope is a beautiful, tough, tragic character. She's damaged and she's not magically fixed by her men. She takes time to heal and i love that. Her men are all unique and slightly imperfect and it made me love them all more. The mazhri are fun creatures and i almost wish they were real. This book was hysterical and heartbreaking all at the same time. Cannot wait for the next one!! Well done Guin!!
I could not put this down!! Calliope is a beautiful, tough, tragic character. She's damaged and she's not magically fixed by her men. She takes time to heal and i love that. Her men are all unique and slightly imperfect and it made me love them all more. The mazhri are fun creatures and i almost wish they were real. This book was hysterical and heartbreaking all at the same time. Cannot wait for the next one!! Well done Guin!!
July 24, 2023
Intriguing world with a human who suffers and overcomes while learning about her new world. Her circumstances both do and don't determine her place in the world as well as her romantic interests and her friends.
I hope to see more of this world and story.
I hope to see more of this world and story.
December 10, 2020
Couldn't get into it
I started reading this and it completely lost me, kept on with it for a couple of chapters but still the same.
I started reading this and it completely lost me, kept on with it for a couple of chapters but still the same.
July 19, 2023
TW for this book: Rape of a main character in flashbacks and with some detail on page, severe panic attack on page, non-consensual sex between FMC and MMC(which the FMC more or less takes in stride…), multiple detailed deaths of FMC and other characters with detailed descriptions of gore and bodily functions.
Pregnancy in the epilogue but talked about somewhat frequently throughout. FMC (Calliope) believes she cannot conceive due to previous trauma to her womb but I guess the epilogue cleared that up lol.
This book is a standalone in a larger series. I have not read past the first book but I plan to.
This is a very real representation of “don’t judge a book by its cover.” The quality of the writing and editing, while not perfect, blew me out of the water especially after I saw that cover art (sorry Guin/artist 😬) I didn’t find any plot holes, everything was tied up very neatly in the end and the pacing was perfect. NGL I was not expecting to like this book except maybe as a fun, smutty, plot-lite little trip to weird-penisville like S. M. Matthews’ Ours series. This was nearly the exact opposite of that. There were only four (IIRC) explicit sex scenes, not including the references to and one semi-detailed rape flashback. The world building can be overwhelming. Thankfully there is a glossary at the back (which I didn’t find until I was more than 30% through the book 🙄) and around the 60% mark I almost didn’t even need it. The penises were weird though.
I do wish I could find an artist’s rendering of the Mahzri! The description didn’t quite translate in my head so I ended up imagining a brontosaurus with T-Rex arms and no eyes 🤷♀️
Normally I don’t buy in to a plot-heavy or world-buildy erotic novel but this one sucked me right in immediately.
This book has a relatable, strong, traumatized FMC and the author managed to represent her in a believable and meaningful manner. The characters’ development wasn’t too slow or too fast and the casual mentions of the torture and trauma characters have been through somehow did not come off as dismissive or shallow.
Also, I was startled in to laughing out loud at least three times.
I don’t normally agree with reviewers that call a character in a book funny, especially in these niche genre erotica books (RH Monster/Alien/God genre, to be specific) so I’m hesitant to call this FMC funny. Now, I recognize how difficult it is to create a universally funny character but the humor I see in FMCs that are widely accepted to be funny is just consistently the same sort of random, unpredictable, no filter, self referential nattering in every other semi-mainstream erotica.
Don’t get me wrong, this book tried a little too hard to be funny, but it definitely tried a little less hard than some other books with “funny” FMCs. I’m looking at you Curse of the Gods.
I didn’t realize this was going to be a self-contained story and was a little surprised by the quick resolution, but after everything Calliope went through prior to finding her first two men and alongside them I can almost suspend my disbelief.
The only reason this isn’t a five star is because of the pregnancy and the some-what rushed ending. But it is on my favorites shelf!
Pregnancy in the epilogue but talked about somewhat frequently throughout. FMC (Calliope) believes she cannot conceive due to previous trauma to her womb but I guess the epilogue cleared that up lol.
This book is a standalone in a larger series. I have not read past the first book but I plan to.
This is a very real representation of “don’t judge a book by its cover.” The quality of the writing and editing, while not perfect, blew me out of the water especially after I saw that cover art (sorry Guin/artist 😬) I didn’t find any plot holes, everything was tied up very neatly in the end and the pacing was perfect. NGL I was not expecting to like this book except maybe as a fun, smutty, plot-lite little trip to weird-penisville like S. M. Matthews’ Ours series. This was nearly the exact opposite of that. There were only four (IIRC) explicit sex scenes, not including the references to and one semi-detailed rape flashback. The world building can be overwhelming. Thankfully there is a glossary at the back (which I didn’t find until I was more than 30% through the book 🙄) and around the 60% mark I almost didn’t even need it. The penises were weird though.
I do wish I could find an artist’s rendering of the Mahzri! The description didn’t quite translate in my head so I ended up imagining a brontosaurus with T-Rex arms and no eyes 🤷♀️
Normally I don’t buy in to a plot-heavy or world-buildy erotic novel but this one sucked me right in immediately.
This book has a relatable, strong, traumatized FMC and the author managed to represent her in a believable and meaningful manner. The characters’ development wasn’t too slow or too fast and the casual mentions of the torture and trauma characters have been through somehow did not come off as dismissive or shallow.
Also, I was startled in to laughing out loud at least three times.
I don’t normally agree with reviewers that call a character in a book funny, especially in these niche genre erotica books (RH Monster/Alien/God genre, to be specific) so I’m hesitant to call this FMC funny. Now, I recognize how difficult it is to create a universally funny character but the humor I see in FMCs that are widely accepted to be funny is just consistently the same sort of random, unpredictable, no filter, self referential nattering in every other semi-mainstream erotica.
Don’t get me wrong, this book tried a little too hard to be funny, but it definitely tried a little less hard than some other books with “funny” FMCs. I’m looking at you Curse of the Gods.
I didn’t realize this was going to be a self-contained story and was a little surprised by the quick resolution, but after everything Calliope went through prior to finding her first two men and alongside them I can almost suspend my disbelief.
The only reason this isn’t a five star is because of the pregnancy and the some-what rushed ending. But it is on my favorites shelf!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 23, 2022
Dieses Buch war eine Berg-und Talfahrt für mich. Die erste Hälfte hat mich mega begeistert. Ich hatte es erst als Ebook angefangen, mich dann aber entschlossen es als Printausgabe lesen zu wollen. Leider hat das Buch in meiner Ausgabe ein sehr sehr merkwürdiges Cover und ich habe keine Ahnung, was sich die Autorin dabei gedacht hat. Mittlerweile gibt es ein neues Cover, dass ich zwar auch hässlich aber eben nicht mehr so merkwürdig finde.
In der ersten Hälfte lernen wir Calliope und ihr merkwürdiges Schicksal kennen. Sie stammt aus unserer Welt und Zeit, wurde aber ermordet und wird seitdem in der Fantasywelt, in der hauptsächlich Ork-ähnliche Wesen leben, immer wiedergeboren. Ja, dass war kein Verschreiber, sie stirbt immer wieder und wird dann etwas verändert wiedergeboren. Warum dies so ist, erfährt man dann im Laufe des Buches und ich möchte nicht spoilern. Am Anfang geht es Calliope sehr schlecht. Sie wurde viele Jahre als Sklave gehalten und schwer misshandelt. Jede Wiedergeburt führt sie zu neuen Qualen. Erst mit beginn dieser Geschichte wendet sich das Blatt, da sie plötzlich von Leuten gefunden wird, die sie als eine Art Göttin ansehen und ihr Führer will sie nun zur Braut. Ab da habe ich das Buch geliebt und es war sehr interessant und auch witzig, wie Calliope ihre Umstände kennenlernt und akzeptiert. Sie lernt neue Freunde, Verehrer und später auch Feinde kennen. Ab etwa der Mitte des Buches war dieses Neuentdecken vorbei und es zog sich etwas. Calliope verlor an Humor und dann kam das Feindthema etwas mehr zu Tage. Leider änderte sich auch die Figur Calliope in eine Richtung, die ich nicht so mag. Sie wurde mir zu dominant und Badass. Im dritten Viertel wurde es dann wieder interessant. Sie hatte sich an zwei Männer gebunden und es gab ein paar witzige und interessante Plänkeleien und Kabbeleien. Dann passierte etwas sehr Einschneidendes und überraschendes. Was will ich nicht sagen, aber nun kommt der dritte Mann ins Spiel.
Obwohl mir der sehr gefiel, passte plötzlich für mich die ganze Viererbeziehung nicht mehr. Einer tat mir sehr leid (Kor), bei einem passte mir das Machtgefüge in der Interaktion mit Calliope nicht (Ruune) und auch wenn ich Vorch als 'Mann' unglaublich passend für Calliope fand, kam er eindeutig zu spät und dann passte auch noch die Chemie zwischen den Männern gar nicht. Menage Bücher funktionieren bei mir nur, wenn die Männer sich einigermaßen akzeptieren und nicht innerlich das Bedürfnis haben eigentlich lieber in Monogamie zu leben. Als Vorch dann dazukam, kippte diese Beziehung für meinen Geschmack zu sehr in diese Richtung und das Calliope auch noch so dominant wurde, machte das ganze dann doch etwas kaputt für mich. Wirklich schade, aber ich werde daher diese Reihe nicht weiterlesen.
Story 3,6/5
Charaktere 3,4/5
Schreibstil 3,4/5
Lesegefühl 3,0/5 (ein Auf und Ab)
Humor/Spannung 3,4/5
Gesamt 3,4/5
In der ersten Hälfte lernen wir Calliope und ihr merkwürdiges Schicksal kennen. Sie stammt aus unserer Welt und Zeit, wurde aber ermordet und wird seitdem in der Fantasywelt, in der hauptsächlich Ork-ähnliche Wesen leben, immer wiedergeboren. Ja, dass war kein Verschreiber, sie stirbt immer wieder und wird dann etwas verändert wiedergeboren. Warum dies so ist, erfährt man dann im Laufe des Buches und ich möchte nicht spoilern. Am Anfang geht es Calliope sehr schlecht. Sie wurde viele Jahre als Sklave gehalten und schwer misshandelt. Jede Wiedergeburt führt sie zu neuen Qualen. Erst mit beginn dieser Geschichte wendet sich das Blatt, da sie plötzlich von Leuten gefunden wird, die sie als eine Art Göttin ansehen und ihr Führer will sie nun zur Braut. Ab da habe ich das Buch geliebt und es war sehr interessant und auch witzig, wie Calliope ihre Umstände kennenlernt und akzeptiert. Sie lernt neue Freunde, Verehrer und später auch Feinde kennen. Ab etwa der Mitte des Buches war dieses Neuentdecken vorbei und es zog sich etwas. Calliope verlor an Humor und dann kam das Feindthema etwas mehr zu Tage. Leider änderte sich auch die Figur Calliope in eine Richtung, die ich nicht so mag. Sie wurde mir zu dominant und Badass. Im dritten Viertel wurde es dann wieder interessant. Sie hatte sich an zwei Männer gebunden und es gab ein paar witzige und interessante Plänkeleien und Kabbeleien. Dann passierte etwas sehr Einschneidendes und überraschendes. Was will ich nicht sagen, aber nun kommt der dritte Mann ins Spiel.
Obwohl mir der sehr gefiel, passte plötzlich für mich die ganze Viererbeziehung nicht mehr. Einer tat mir sehr leid (Kor), bei einem passte mir das Machtgefüge in der Interaktion mit Calliope nicht (Ruune) und auch wenn ich Vorch als 'Mann' unglaublich passend für Calliope fand, kam er eindeutig zu spät und dann passte auch noch die Chemie zwischen den Männern gar nicht. Menage Bücher funktionieren bei mir nur, wenn die Männer sich einigermaßen akzeptieren und nicht innerlich das Bedürfnis haben eigentlich lieber in Monogamie zu leben. Als Vorch dann dazukam, kippte diese Beziehung für meinen Geschmack zu sehr in diese Richtung und das Calliope auch noch so dominant wurde, machte das ganze dann doch etwas kaputt für mich. Wirklich schade, aber ich werde daher diese Reihe nicht weiterlesen.
Story 3,6/5
Charaktere 3,4/5
Schreibstil 3,4/5
Lesegefühl 3,0/5 (ein Auf und Ab)
Humor/Spannung 3,4/5
Gesamt 3,4/5
September 2, 2023
3.5 stars
First of all, the author gets mad kudos for just how unique this was. The world building and the storyline were not like anything else I have read.
The FMC was likeable (mostly) and I found her internal dialogue to be pretty funny for the most part. I enjoyed her contemporary references spoken in the privacy of her mind (“I’ll be back” in a terminator voice) which blended hilariously with the fantasy world.
Some things I did not enjoy:
1) The use of so many foreign words. It took me half the book (or more!) to actually figure out what most of them meant and I couldn’t keep them all straight.
2) One of the characters is revealed to be a hermaphrodite. I think the author was trying to be really inclusive in the way he’s portrayed, but the FMC kept saying things like “bless his hermaphroditic heart,” and “he’s my hermie-homie” and maybe it’s just me, but that kind of rubbed me the wrong way
3) This is TOTALLY not the author’s fault, but in one of the languages in the book, the word for slave is “kut” and in my 2nd language (Dutch) this word means “c*nt.” so every time they described one of the women as a “kut” I was a little offended
4) Vorch. I didn’t find him particularly likeable and aside from him knowing things about Calliope, I didn’t understand her attraction to him AT. ALL.
5) The ending/epilogue felt way too abrupt. I needed more than this. There’s a “book 1.5” that is apparently supposed to share a lot of the details I was missing from the epilogue but when I tried to find it it is no longer published on Amazon and I couldn’t find it anywhere else. There are still so many loose ends!
So all in all I did enjoy this and would recommend it, due to the unique storyline and the humour (once you get past the violence). I don’t think I’m invested enough to read the other books though.
First of all, the author gets mad kudos for just how unique this was. The world building and the storyline were not like anything else I have read.
The FMC was likeable (mostly) and I found her internal dialogue to be pretty funny for the most part. I enjoyed her contemporary references spoken in the privacy of her mind (“I’ll be back” in a terminator voice) which blended hilariously with the fantasy world.
Some things I did not enjoy:
1) The use of so many foreign words. It took me half the book (or more!) to actually figure out what most of them meant and I couldn’t keep them all straight.
2) One of the characters is revealed to be a hermaphrodite. I think the author was trying to be really inclusive in the way he’s portrayed, but the FMC kept saying things like “bless his hermaphroditic heart,” and “he’s my hermie-homie” and maybe it’s just me, but that kind of rubbed me the wrong way
3) This is TOTALLY not the author’s fault, but in one of the languages in the book, the word for slave is “kut” and in my 2nd language (Dutch) this word means “c*nt.” so every time they described one of the women as a “kut” I was a little offended
4) Vorch. I didn’t find him particularly likeable and aside from him knowing things about Calliope, I didn’t understand her attraction to him AT. ALL.
5) The ending/epilogue felt way too abrupt. I needed more than this. There’s a “book 1.5” that is apparently supposed to share a lot of the details I was missing from the epilogue but when I tried to find it it is no longer published on Amazon and I couldn’t find it anywhere else. There are still so many loose ends!
So all in all I did enjoy this and would recommend it, due to the unique storyline and the humour (once you get past the violence). I don’t think I’m invested enough to read the other books though.
January 22, 2023
I really waffled between 3 or 4 stars. I really enjoyed this, but after a bit of thinking I realized I also found it a bit lacking. I didn’t feel much for her three men (some more or less than others) and and Calliope’s journey felt a bit too… straight line. I can’t say it was easy, cause she went through some rough shit (mostly before the book starts, but some during the book). It just felt a bit too fated. She didn’t have to fight for anything. Stuff just happened to her. Rarely did she have to make decisions that affected her fate or those around her. Even when she accidentally end up back on Earth, she’s is pulled back to the other land. She would have chosen to go back, and would have done so very soon too, but even that just happened to her and she didn’t have to choose to return.
I will say, the spice was nice! Huge, gigantic, literally “tear her open” equipment. 😈🍆 Thankfully the men are able to retract it just enough to not do harm. 😯😏
Trigger warnings: There is violence and rape. The rape is in her past, but she does remember it and has a flashback. Some of her deaths were via rape and said gigantic equipment that was not retracted to prevent harm in those instances.
I will say, the spice was nice! Huge, gigantic, literally “tear her open” equipment. 😈🍆 Thankfully the men are able to retract it just enough to not do harm. 😯😏
Trigger warnings: There is violence and rape. The rape is in her past, but she does remember it and has a flashback. Some of her deaths were via rape and said gigantic equipment that was not retracted to prevent harm in those instances.
September 28, 2024
I have absolutely no clue how this book has just a high rating. I went into interested by this semi-unique twist on immortality but around 100 pages in it started getting weird. First off I get that the author was trying to establish the culture of the people and their lifestyle but the love intrests it seemed like we were supposed to like were so so creepy and accepting of slavery.
Like what??
That's weird. Full stop, not okay. And eventually the FMC just kinda gets over it, and accepts that this is just the way things are? Wtf that whole plot piece just made me feel so icky.
Not a spoiler, just a warning.
Then there's the age difference. I love a solid age gap romance, totally good, 100% fun to read IF it's done well. The second one of the MMCs was compared to being old enough to be her grandfather I was out. Nope, that's weird, I don't wasn't to imagine some creepy old man hitting on this woman and her liking it. No, that's some grade a creepy fantasy. If your chill with that and it doesn't ick you out go for it, I can't judge, I've read and enjoyed worse.
Overall remember to take the trigger warnings (when they say non-con it means rape to lover) seriously and if you enjoyed the book great! If you didn't damn, same.
Like what??
That's weird. Full stop, not okay. And eventually the FMC just kinda gets over it, and accepts that this is just the way things are? Wtf that whole plot piece just made me feel so icky.
Not a spoiler, just a warning.
Then there's the age difference. I love a solid age gap romance, totally good, 100% fun to read IF it's done well. The second one of the MMCs was compared to being old enough to be her grandfather I was out. Nope, that's weird, I don't wasn't to imagine some creepy old man hitting on this woman and her liking it. No, that's some grade a creepy fantasy. If your chill with that and it doesn't ick you out go for it, I can't judge, I've read and enjoyed worse.
Overall remember to take the trigger warnings (when they say non-con it means rape to lover) seriously and if you enjoyed the book great! If you didn't damn, same.
January 17, 2021
The Best Read I’ve Had In Awhile
I must admit, I’m not a fan of monster-esque stories, especially when they veer far away from being human. The men in this story are orcs, and while that thought did deter me into skimming some of the “steam” in the book, it didn’t make it any less enjoyable.
This book was amazing, truly. The characters and their growth, and even the world, really made me fall in love. The story had a happy ending, as promised, but it definitely wasn’t all roses, not even in the end, really.
It was unlike anything I’d read before, truly, and I think that’s part of why I enjoyed it so much.
If I had any complaints, it’s only that I found it a bit tedious having to jump between the page I was reading and the glossary in the back because I couldn’t remember all the meanings to the words. Most of the time the meaning was clear, but in cases where it wasn’t explained, it brought me out of the immersion. Nonetheless, that wouldn’t deter me from recommending this book over and over again.
Kudos to the author, I hope to read more of her works to find gems are lovely as this one.
I must admit, I’m not a fan of monster-esque stories, especially when they veer far away from being human. The men in this story are orcs, and while that thought did deter me into skimming some of the “steam” in the book, it didn’t make it any less enjoyable.
This book was amazing, truly. The characters and their growth, and even the world, really made me fall in love. The story had a happy ending, as promised, but it definitely wasn’t all roses, not even in the end, really.
It was unlike anything I’d read before, truly, and I think that’s part of why I enjoyed it so much.
If I had any complaints, it’s only that I found it a bit tedious having to jump between the page I was reading and the glossary in the back because I couldn’t remember all the meanings to the words. Most of the time the meaning was clear, but in cases where it wasn’t explained, it brought me out of the immersion. Nonetheless, that wouldn’t deter me from recommending this book over and over again.
Kudos to the author, I hope to read more of her works to find gems are lovely as this one.
December 28, 2020
This is a very unusual book. Which is kinda great!
Calliope gets shot behind her tattoo studio but instead of going to heaven she keeps getting reborn in this other severe world with orc-like people, the thing is they are savage and she ends up killed so many times, abused, raped, tortured, and everything else in between. After every reincarnation her skin color, hair becomes whiter where her eyes become without a white part and have different colors inside. On her last bout to get killed and move to another place she gets snatched by different orcs who decide to take care of her and treat her like the rarest jewel.
This book made me cry several times without even trying, it's insane, true, honest, and at times heartbreaking. And this was the first hermaphrodite character I read about.
Calliope gets shot behind her tattoo studio but instead of going to heaven she keeps getting reborn in this other severe world with orc-like people, the thing is they are savage and she ends up killed so many times, abused, raped, tortured, and everything else in between. After every reincarnation her skin color, hair becomes whiter where her eyes become without a white part and have different colors inside. On her last bout to get killed and move to another place she gets snatched by different orcs who decide to take care of her and treat her like the rarest jewel.
This book made me cry several times without even trying, it's insane, true, honest, and at times heartbreaking. And this was the first hermaphrodite character I read about.
March 2, 2021
A creative, original concept. Stardust + World of Warcraft + Denaerys with Khal Drogo in GoT + reverse harem = Calliope's Wings.
World building 8/10
Originality 9/10
Plot 7/10
Character development 6/10.
While Calliope is a very fleshed out character everyone around her is a one dimensional caricature of an archetype. There's nothing really driving the plot and I would have liked to see the pacing tighten up a bit. I think this author nailed a lot of major concepts, avoided being too repetitive, and I'm looking forward to seeing what she puts out after she has a few more books to perfect her craft.
World building 8/10
Originality 9/10
Plot 7/10
Character development 6/10.
While Calliope is a very fleshed out character everyone around her is a one dimensional caricature of an archetype. There's nothing really driving the plot and I would have liked to see the pacing tighten up a bit. I think this author nailed a lot of major concepts, avoided being too repetitive, and I'm looking forward to seeing what she puts out after she has a few more books to perfect her craft.
October 13, 2024
Slaves being called Kut in this book weirds me out a little. Kut is not only Dutch for cunt, when something is kut, that means it sucks. When the FMC is presented with slaves she didn't ask for and is told they'll give her better kut if she's not happy with the ones she has, it's a bit difficult to read it seriously.
The world this takes place in seems pretty interesting. I noped out though after a more detailed description of Ruune came up, who judging by the reviews here is one of her mates. It's just not my cup of tea.
The world this takes place in seems pretty interesting. I noped out though after a more detailed description of Ruune came up, who judging by the reviews here is one of her mates. It's just not my cup of tea.
December 17, 2024
Did someone say sexy alternate dimension orca?
This book was fantastic. The author really put a lot into the worldbuilding and gave the readers a chance to immerse themselves in a whole new culture. Though the world can be violent and dark at times, so check your triggers. The men (males?) are great and incredibly diverse (even for non-humans). I laughed and cried and went back to reread this book cause I just couldn’t get enough. Definitely recommend to anyone who likes RH and monster/alien romance!
This book was fantastic. The author really put a lot into the worldbuilding and gave the readers a chance to immerse themselves in a whole new culture. Though the world can be violent and dark at times, so check your triggers. The men (males?) are great and incredibly diverse (even for non-humans). I laughed and cried and went back to reread this book cause I just couldn’t get enough. Definitely recommend to anyone who likes RH and monster/alien romance!
February 24, 2021
Fascinating
I recommend this book for readers who want something different from the usual romances. This is a medium burn fantasy reverse harem. I found the extensive world building very intriguing. There are non-con scenes and the heroine suffers violence, slavery, and extensive trauma. The males are not human, but Orc-like. The Khal Drago feels are intense. Not for the faint of heart.
I recommend this book for readers who want something different from the usual romances. This is a medium burn fantasy reverse harem. I found the extensive world building very intriguing. There are non-con scenes and the heroine suffers violence, slavery, and extensive trauma. The males are not human, but Orc-like. The Khal Drago feels are intense. Not for the faint of heart.
November 29, 2020
3.5 stars
Different, interesting and a little bit confusing at first, this was honestly a pretty good read. It held my attention and had strong characters although I think the H's could have used a little more page time actually growing their relationships. Still I overall liked this and would be interested in reading more from this author
Different, interesting and a little bit confusing at first, this was honestly a pretty good read. It held my attention and had strong characters although I think the H's could have used a little more page time actually growing their relationships. Still I overall liked this and would be interested in reading more from this author
December 10, 2020
Love 💘
So I absolutely loved this story. It was a refreshing take of an alien like world and the female MC that arrived there. She is a strong character and has been through much but it never made the story grotesque or hard to read. I would highly recommend. It reminds me of a mix between Jeannette Lynn's Other Dimensions and CR Jane's Lamented Pasts. Great Read!!!
So I absolutely loved this story. It was a refreshing take of an alien like world and the female MC that arrived there. She is a strong character and has been through much but it never made the story grotesque or hard to read. I would highly recommend. It reminds me of a mix between Jeannette Lynn's Other Dimensions and CR Jane's Lamented Pasts. Great Read!!!
December 13, 2020
So good!
This is the first book I've read by this author and I'll definitely be back for more! This story kept me engaged the whole time, from learning about the strange new world Calliope landed in to watching her grow in her relationships. Definitely pick this one up if your interested in fantasy and RH.
This is the first book I've read by this author and I'll definitely be back for more! This story kept me engaged the whole time, from learning about the strange new world Calliope landed in to watching her grow in her relationships. Definitely pick this one up if your interested in fantasy and RH.
June 4, 2022
vast
Wowza. That was one major book. If you like fantasy then this is for you. Epic world building for this one. The plot was great and at times I had tears in my eyes. Probably could benefit from an edit. There is a glossary at the back which may be useful as it takes a while to get the new language being used.
Wowza. That was one major book. If you like fantasy then this is for you. Epic world building for this one. The plot was great and at times I had tears in my eyes. Probably could benefit from an edit. There is a glossary at the back which may be useful as it takes a while to get the new language being used.
November 19, 2020
Highly recommend
This book was recommend on a page I follow. It was a great read. I could barely stand to put it down. I didn’t want to work because I wanted to keep reading. Calliopes “adventure” was very well written. I hope to find more from this author!!!
This book was recommend on a page I follow. It was a great read. I could barely stand to put it down. I didn’t want to work because I wanted to keep reading. Calliopes “adventure” was very well written. I hope to find more from this author!!!
May 17, 2021
Wow
Creation of a different world. Started of kinda slow but really picked up in a great way. Very relatable female character with funny quirks. Interesting aliens too. Intriguing story with memorable characters. Several triggers Though you were warned. Worth the read.
Creation of a different world. Started of kinda slow but really picked up in a great way. Very relatable female character with funny quirks. Interesting aliens too. Intriguing story with memorable characters. Several triggers Though you were warned. Worth the read.
September 12, 2021
Dark
I liked this dark read. It was slightly difficult fir me to read bc of all the new words. I'm gkad there was a glossary. You do get the flow after a bit. It is definitely worth it. This story is very good. A dark twisted journey.
I liked this dark read. It was slightly difficult fir me to read bc of all the new words. I'm gkad there was a glossary. You do get the flow after a bit. It is definitely worth it. This story is very good. A dark twisted journey.
November 24, 2020
Excellent!
Omg! I never write reviews but this was sooooo good! Couldn't put it down! Twists and turns and the fantasy! Loved this!
Omg! I never write reviews but this was sooooo good! Couldn't put it down! Twists and turns and the fantasy! Loved this!
February 25, 2021
This is a very dark and explicit. A RH with a sci-fi fix mixed in. I like how the book ended. There were many one-liners that I found hilarious.
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