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The Eternal Reflection: A Spiritual and Philosophical Fantasy Novel Series
A PHILOSOPHICAL & EXISTENTIAL JOURNEY INTO THE DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL...
They call it the eternal reflection. And to unlock it means to behold the universe’s spiritual and philosophical secrets.
Ni’vim, an unsure but pensive avian girl, grew up in a world of peace and has just reached adulthood. Her home brims with green skies, blue plants, mythical creatures, and dark elementals.
Now, vile demons from Sckogol, the infernal realm, stampede out of portals and burn her people and culture to ashes.
Time is irreversible, so she can never return to paradise.
But with the ominous eruption of the Elys Kamu, a cosmic terror that promises bloodshed and the fall of her world, comes a flicker of hope—
If she can marry the inspirational teachings of a sacred book with the divine symbol’s wisdom, she may yet change the meaningless course of all life.
Will she keep her promise to her father, defy all odds, and harness the symbol’s power … Or has the world seen its last sunrise?
They call it the eternal reflection. And to unlock it means to behold the universe’s spiritual and philosophical secrets.
Ni’vim, an unsure but pensive avian girl, grew up in a world of peace and has just reached adulthood. Her home brims with green skies, blue plants, mythical creatures, and dark elementals.
Now, vile demons from Sckogol, the infernal realm, stampede out of portals and burn her people and culture to ashes.
Time is irreversible, so she can never return to paradise.
But with the ominous eruption of the Elys Kamu, a cosmic terror that promises bloodshed and the fall of her world, comes a flicker of hope—
If she can marry the inspirational teachings of a sacred book with the divine symbol’s wisdom, she may yet change the meaningless course of all life.
Will she keep her promise to her father, defy all odds, and harness the symbol’s power … Or has the world seen its last sunrise?
2001 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 8, 2022
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About the author
Aquila Goh
15 books4 followersExperience is the essence of reality, not understanding. To grasp the beauty of life, one must become one with it and the cosmos.
Aquila (AKA Galactoid), the mystic author of The Eternal Reflection novels and the How to Tetris guidebooks, knows this and thus sees more to life than materialism.
Thus, he hopes to help humanity by imparting his spiritual philosophy through his novels and Tetris books.
He has an M.A. in Existential Sociology. A spiritualist, he explores various philosophies, religions, and meditations to delve into mysticism, spirituality, and creative states.
When he is free, he plays video games, watches documentaries, reads, and streams Tetris.
He lives in Singapore, is single, and is in his 30s as of 2025.
Website:
https://howtotetris.com/
Social Media:
https://linktr.ee/GalactoidTetris
Aquila (AKA Galactoid), the mystic author of The Eternal Reflection novels and the How to Tetris guidebooks, knows this and thus sees more to life than materialism.
Thus, he hopes to help humanity by imparting his spiritual philosophy through his novels and Tetris books.
He has an M.A. in Existential Sociology. A spiritualist, he explores various philosophies, religions, and meditations to delve into mysticism, spirituality, and creative states.
When he is free, he plays video games, watches documentaries, reads, and streams Tetris.
He lives in Singapore, is single, and is in his 30s as of 2025.
Website:
https://howtotetris.com/
Social Media:
https://linktr.ee/GalactoidTetris
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March 9, 2022
The Eternal Reflection Volume One consists of four books with a gorgeous cover. The writing style is florid and evocative. These books were such a pleasure to read. Each book flows wonderfully with an immense world building, tremendous philosophical depth and layered plot—all merged into one masterful volume of stories.
Ni’vim is a female avian humanoid of the Sha’reena race whose POV we follow most of the time, alternating with other characters’ POV that is clearly marked in the beginning of each chapter. Ni’vim’s character arc progresses in each book, going from innocent and powerless to a strong hero, leading her people to safety by the end of book 4.
In each book there are 5-7 arcs the readers can track with a multitude of characters like Bebiu, Ni’vim’s childhood friend or Ni’vim’s father Seg’niu, Tema and Shanyrria, just to name a few. Many plot lines were introduced in each book (like the creature Qeazor, the portals and the White Malady) and I really liked how the author wove them together and gave explanations to each. I especially enjoyed watching Ni’vim and Shanyrria learn from their past mistakes, traumas and overcome them, showing such personal growth.
There are beautiful illustrations throughout the books. They can be also found on the books’ website, which provides invaluable explanations of the overarching themes, philosophies and even plot summaries to help the reader immerse themselves deeper into the fantastic world of The Eternal Reflection. The website is a truly worthy companion to the books.
I am so impressed with Aquila Goh’s writing and stunningly beautiful prose that elevated the spiritual-philosophical fantasy books to unbelievable heights. It is abundantly clear that the author has spent many years honing his craft to perfection, creating a wondrous world that showcases his love and passion for these stories. It was a pleasure to read volume one with these four books. I would highly recommend it to all spiritual-philosophical fantasy lovers who enjoy epic character and theme driven stories!
Ni’vim is a female avian humanoid of the Sha’reena race whose POV we follow most of the time, alternating with other characters’ POV that is clearly marked in the beginning of each chapter. Ni’vim’s character arc progresses in each book, going from innocent and powerless to a strong hero, leading her people to safety by the end of book 4.
In each book there are 5-7 arcs the readers can track with a multitude of characters like Bebiu, Ni’vim’s childhood friend or Ni’vim’s father Seg’niu, Tema and Shanyrria, just to name a few. Many plot lines were introduced in each book (like the creature Qeazor, the portals and the White Malady) and I really liked how the author wove them together and gave explanations to each. I especially enjoyed watching Ni’vim and Shanyrria learn from their past mistakes, traumas and overcome them, showing such personal growth.
There are beautiful illustrations throughout the books. They can be also found on the books’ website, which provides invaluable explanations of the overarching themes, philosophies and even plot summaries to help the reader immerse themselves deeper into the fantastic world of The Eternal Reflection. The website is a truly worthy companion to the books.
I am so impressed with Aquila Goh’s writing and stunningly beautiful prose that elevated the spiritual-philosophical fantasy books to unbelievable heights. It is abundantly clear that the author has spent many years honing his craft to perfection, creating a wondrous world that showcases his love and passion for these stories. It was a pleasure to read volume one with these four books. I would highly recommend it to all spiritual-philosophical fantasy lovers who enjoy epic character and theme driven stories!
June 6, 2022
Zelkova Rising is the first book of the ‘Eternal Reflection’ series. Ni’vim lives in a world where the skies are green, plants are blue, and mythical creatures coexist with dark elementals. She is an avian girl and has to marry the inspirational teachings of a sacred book that provides symbols of wisdom; however, there is a lot more at stake besides the promise she has given to her father.
What I appreciated most about this novel was how much care and love the author has put into creating the series. It combines so many elements and genres that genuinely enable you to understand the skill and penmanship existing in its creator.
While the first book provides the foundation of the storyline, you also get to develop an understanding of the world and its characters for future reads.
There is much happening in the story, so you know from the start to pay attention as these little details are most likely going to matter in the sequel reads. The book ends, providing enough closure but wanting more.
I look forward to reading more from this author.
What I appreciated most about this novel was how much care and love the author has put into creating the series. It combines so many elements and genres that genuinely enable you to understand the skill and penmanship existing in its creator.
While the first book provides the foundation of the storyline, you also get to develop an understanding of the world and its characters for future reads.
There is much happening in the story, so you know from the start to pay attention as these little details are most likely going to matter in the sequel reads. The book ends, providing enough closure but wanting more.
I look forward to reading more from this author.
March 24, 2022
An incredibly philosophical and spiritual collection of Books, The Eternal Reflection is a mystical, yet fictional Novel that philosophizes life’s deepest thoughts. Each of the 4 books are divided into Arcs that explore an array of creative themes, such as spirituality, existentialism and psychological depth. These fascinating subjects are explored through captivating stories, mystical realms and meaningful character development. The characters and stories they tell convey the author’s understanding and philosophical view of the world and humanity’s place in it.
Through these 4 books, the author expresses a powerful and timeless message that humans are here for a reason and that their innate talents, while usually taken for granted, can and should be cultivated for the greater good. The author conceptualizes humanity’s boundless potential and suggests that our innate gifts are not to be squandered.
The Eternal Reflection is the book that combines the most fascinating and esoteric topics (i.e., artificial intelligence, mathematics, consciousness, cosmology) and attempts to quantify them through deep psychological and emotional dialogue. The books are filled with spiritual lessons which can be absorbed throughout. Although each book stands independently in terms of the plot and stories, the collection of the 4 books tie in a general narrative and spiritual theme of the book that we are all compelled to seek our place in the cosmos. The Eternal Reflection is designed to be a timeless work that guides the reader through a mystical journey which can perhaps even lead to a journey of self-discovery and reflection. In essence, one of the main themes of the book is that we need not be concerned with what society thinks of us or how to become spiritual beings as humans, but that we should realize that the answers to our life’s biggest secrets lie within ourselves, including the ability to awaken our spirituality and its purpose in the cosmos.
I recommend this book to anyone interested in deep introspection, spiritual awakening and intellectual growth. If you’re looking to satisfy your curiosity with a breadth of fascinating topics, The Eternal Reflection is an exploration you’ll want to see through once you’ve started. Whether you’re early on in your journey of spiritual awakening and self-discovery or looking to add to your collective wisdom, The Eternal Reflection is instantly a timeless gem—this is the adventure you never knew you needed.
Through these 4 books, the author expresses a powerful and timeless message that humans are here for a reason and that their innate talents, while usually taken for granted, can and should be cultivated for the greater good. The author conceptualizes humanity’s boundless potential and suggests that our innate gifts are not to be squandered.
The Eternal Reflection is the book that combines the most fascinating and esoteric topics (i.e., artificial intelligence, mathematics, consciousness, cosmology) and attempts to quantify them through deep psychological and emotional dialogue. The books are filled with spiritual lessons which can be absorbed throughout. Although each book stands independently in terms of the plot and stories, the collection of the 4 books tie in a general narrative and spiritual theme of the book that we are all compelled to seek our place in the cosmos. The Eternal Reflection is designed to be a timeless work that guides the reader through a mystical journey which can perhaps even lead to a journey of self-discovery and reflection. In essence, one of the main themes of the book is that we need not be concerned with what society thinks of us or how to become spiritual beings as humans, but that we should realize that the answers to our life’s biggest secrets lie within ourselves, including the ability to awaken our spirituality and its purpose in the cosmos.
I recommend this book to anyone interested in deep introspection, spiritual awakening and intellectual growth. If you’re looking to satisfy your curiosity with a breadth of fascinating topics, The Eternal Reflection is an exploration you’ll want to see through once you’ve started. Whether you’re early on in your journey of spiritual awakening and self-discovery or looking to add to your collective wisdom, The Eternal Reflection is instantly a timeless gem—this is the adventure you never knew you needed.
March 9, 2022
This is an excellent book with lots of twists and turns. Eternal Reflection combines both philosophy with spirituality. To add to the experience, beautiful illustrations from maps to plans adorn the entire book.
Readers should set aside a week to read this but it will be an entirely worthwhile experience!
Readers should set aside a week to read this but it will be an entirely worthwhile experience!
March 11, 2022
Hello, I have received an ARC for review.
Reading The Eternal Reflection has been a great and memorable experience. I love how the author paints this new world so beautifully. Captivated by every detail, Aquila makes me feel as if I were walking alongside each character on their spiritual journey. The storyline is complex and mature, perfectly woven together through all 4 books, it leaves the reader to think and reflect personally. I appreciate all the extra insight on the novel's website, philosophies behind the book, illustrations, and even plot summaries. You can really see all the time and effort put into creating this masterpiece. The Eternal Reflection was definitely worth the read, I would highly recommend.
Reading The Eternal Reflection has been a great and memorable experience. I love how the author paints this new world so beautifully. Captivated by every detail, Aquila makes me feel as if I were walking alongside each character on their spiritual journey. The storyline is complex and mature, perfectly woven together through all 4 books, it leaves the reader to think and reflect personally. I appreciate all the extra insight on the novel's website, philosophies behind the book, illustrations, and even plot summaries. You can really see all the time and effort put into creating this masterpiece. The Eternal Reflection was definitely worth the read, I would highly recommend.
April 5, 2022
With beautiful prose and poetry throughout the book, The Eternal Reflection is a wonderful fantasy fiction series packed with Eastern philosophical wisdom. It's indeed rare to encounter fantasy fiction that is interwoven with thought-provoking philosophical ideas and a strong heroin as a protagonist. The other work that is similar to The Eternal Reflection is Tara Zenyora and the Seven Jeweled Lighthouse by Samantha B. Adra. If you are someone who enjoys reading literary fiction with the Eastern philosophical theme, do not hesitate to give yourself a chance to experience the beauty and wisdom of The Eternal Reflection.
March 19, 2022
The first thing I noticed about this book upon reading, was how it draws you in. The descriptiveness, the pacing of the plot, the characters, everything comes together so well. Highly recommend.
March 27, 2022
This isn't a self-review, but it's the only way for me to get this message to existing readers.
As the author of this novel volume, I thought it is responsible that I explain why I unpublished my books temporarily (on 25 March 2022):
I have currently un-published the 4 books to re-edit and fix some minor flow issues. I will likely break it up into 4 books in the next re-publication. Likewise, it is to take a break to heal from personal issues.
The full reasons are on my website.
Thanks for your understanding!
As the author of this novel volume, I thought it is responsible that I explain why I unpublished my books temporarily (on 25 March 2022):
I have currently un-published the 4 books to re-edit and fix some minor flow issues. I will likely break it up into 4 books in the next re-publication. Likewise, it is to take a break to heal from personal issues.
The full reasons are on my website.
Thanks for your understanding!
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