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Telesā World #3
Earth’s Embrace
How do you contain a fire god?
All Leila and Daniel want is their 'happy ever after'. But there's a small problem - Pele isn't dead and gone. She may not be in control of Leila anymore, but she's still a brooding, simmering threat searching for a way out. The couple will need to turn to the ancient ways of the Taulasea for hope and healing. And Leila will need to search deep within to find the strength to reclaim herself.
A standalone novel in the Telesā World.
All Leila and Daniel want is their 'happy ever after'. But there's a small problem - Pele isn't dead and gone. She may not be in control of Leila anymore, but she's still a brooding, simmering threat searching for a way out. The couple will need to turn to the ancient ways of the Taulasea for hope and healing. And Leila will need to search deep within to find the strength to reclaim herself.
A standalone novel in the Telesā World.
- GenresFantasy
142 pages, Paperback
Published March 8, 2022
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About the author
Lani Wendt Young
27 books435 followersLani Young is an international bestselling author of YA fantasy, contemporary romance and literary fiction. The 2018 Pacific Laureate, her work is inspired by the diverse mythology of Oceania and the richness of her cultural heritage as a Samoan and Maori woman.
When she's not writing (or reading), she's baking cookies, talking to dogs, and trying to do triathlons.
She lives in Samoa and New Zealand with her Ironman husband and four children.
When she's not writing (or reading), she's baking cookies, talking to dogs, and trying to do triathlons.
She lives in Samoa and New Zealand with her Ironman husband and four children.
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January 18, 2023
*DON'T READ IF YOU DON'T WANNA KNOW WHAT HAPPENS, TOTAL SPOILER ALERT*
Book 2 was a more enjoyable read for me. Before I get into the Pele & Leila part, I wanna say it was good getting a glimpse of Keahi. I adored the Bad Boy who threatened Leila & Daniel's relationship, lol. Seeing how he's become kind of a protector for Teuila is awesome! She really needs someone like him, especially with the type of loser Mom she has that deadbeat boyfriend, Toma. That guy is gonna get exactly what he deserves.
Now, the main story...I knew it couldn't have been the end of Pele, just with Leila jumping into the volcano. I knew there had to be more "witchery/voodoo" type stuff in getting rid of a powerful goddess who eventually wants to take over this physical body and reap the benefits of her gift, The Fire Goddess. As I read this, I'm getting the whole "true love" can overcome ANYTHING! Don't get me wrong, I'm a sucker for all 'happily ever after endings and its cute these two stayed by each others side...even though we know Daniel still hides a few secrets from Leila. But whatever, I'd like to one day pick up a book a see how their future looks. Do they have kids? If so, were they both with special gifts? And what has become of Leila and all that she's inherited from Nafanua? I'd love to know!
4 outta 5 stars for me 😊
Some side notes in case I come back and need more about this read...
-Leila inherits everything after mom died and now is a millionaire.
-She visits Teuilas mom and offer money to keep her away.
-She & Daniel help get Keahi off the island for his protection.
Book 2 was a more enjoyable read for me. Before I get into the Pele & Leila part, I wanna say it was good getting a glimpse of Keahi. I adored the Bad Boy who threatened Leila & Daniel's relationship, lol. Seeing how he's become kind of a protector for Teuila is awesome! She really needs someone like him, especially with the type of loser Mom she has that deadbeat boyfriend, Toma. That guy is gonna get exactly what he deserves.
Now, the main story...I knew it couldn't have been the end of Pele, just with Leila jumping into the volcano. I knew there had to be more "witchery/voodoo" type stuff in getting rid of a powerful goddess who eventually wants to take over this physical body and reap the benefits of her gift, The Fire Goddess. As I read this, I'm getting the whole "true love" can overcome ANYTHING! Don't get me wrong, I'm a sucker for all 'happily ever after endings and its cute these two stayed by each others side...even though we know Daniel still hides a few secrets from Leila. But whatever, I'd like to one day pick up a book a see how their future looks. Do they have kids? If so, were they both with special gifts? And what has become of Leila and all that she's inherited from Nafanua? I'd love to know!
4 outta 5 stars for me 😊
Some side notes in case I come back and need more about this read...
-Leila inherits everything after mom died and now is a millionaire.
-She visits Teuilas mom and offer money to keep her away.
-She & Daniel help get Keahi off the island for his protection.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 25, 2026
3.5 stars
Picked this up while on vacation in American Samoa (at the store the local librarian pointed me to for fiction books). I was searching for books by American Samoan authors, and while this is by a Samoan author, at least the main characters visit American Samoa. LOL, I'll take it! (If American Samoa has much of a literary scene I was not able to find it, more on that in a different review.)
To be honest, it was a bit awkward starting very much in the middle of Leila's story (I selected this based on the description which intrigued me to most of the Telesā World books in stock) so it was off to a bit of a rough start. Nonetheless, I got what I was looking for overall - a book steeped in Samoan culture but also dripping in culturally based fantasy. Both were very evident and quite delightful. I got to exercise my scant Samoan vocabulary AND my fingers as I googled various terms.
I will, however, probably be one and done unless I get the urge to exercise my eight-word Samoan vocabulary again in the future.
Picked this up while on vacation in American Samoa (at the store the local librarian pointed me to for fiction books). I was searching for books by American Samoan authors, and while this is by a Samoan author, at least the main characters visit American Samoa. LOL, I'll take it! (If American Samoa has much of a literary scene I was not able to find it, more on that in a different review.)
To be honest, it was a bit awkward starting very much in the middle of Leila's story (I selected this based on the description which intrigued me to most of the Telesā World books in stock) so it was off to a bit of a rough start. Nonetheless, I got what I was looking for overall - a book steeped in Samoan culture but also dripping in culturally based fantasy. Both were very evident and quite delightful. I got to exercise my scant Samoan vocabulary AND my fingers as I googled various terms.
I will, however, probably be one and done unless I get the urge to exercise my eight-word Samoan vocabulary again in the future.
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