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Goddess: Ascension
"In the time of gods, there dared arise a Goddess"
Through a life of struggle, Vantaiga and her mate build a mighty forest in a desert world. As leaders of a powerful Order, the couple must complete their realm by joining the gods and becoming a force of nature. Their rise to divinity, however, does not go as expected. The gods have been keeping secrets. The world is growing jealous. There is no place for a peaceful forest in this cruel land.
Now the pair must battle a hostile desert, a disapproving heaven, and their own doubts, to keep their love and forest alive. For in the time of gods, it takes more than faith for those that dare arise a Goddess.
This book contains violence that some readers will find disturbing.
Through a life of struggle, Vantaiga and her mate build a mighty forest in a desert world. As leaders of a powerful Order, the couple must complete their realm by joining the gods and becoming a force of nature. Their rise to divinity, however, does not go as expected. The gods have been keeping secrets. The world is growing jealous. There is no place for a peaceful forest in this cruel land.
Now the pair must battle a hostile desert, a disapproving heaven, and their own doubts, to keep their love and forest alive. For in the time of gods, it takes more than faith for those that dare arise a Goddess.
This book contains violence that some readers will find disturbing.
399 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 24, 2022
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June 25, 2023
Take the title at face value; this is not your usual Fantasy. Most novels of this genre move back and forth among the various levels of the hierarchy, from poor individuals to the middle class, up through the nobility and sometimes to the level of the gods. This one starts the main character off at the bottom as a slave and quickly boosts her to deity, the level at which the story stays until the end.
It has an original plotline, starting with a series of jumps from past to present, but then blending into a single story arc for the majority. Likewise, the point of view moves around a few times, but basically stays with the main character for most of the novel.
When a story is about gods and immortals with incredible powers, it lifts the subject matter out of the realm of the readers’ lives to a philosophical level that impedes our deep connection with the emotions of the characters. This isn’t to say it doesn’t happen; it just takes longer, and by the ending we care about her objectives and her wellbeing.
The story is supported by creative and detailed setting descriptions that add to the ambience but tend to come in large separate blocks, and would be better integrated more gradually into the story.
There are also unusual and creative uses of magic, which gives another fresh perspective to the reading experience.
And to finish it off, there is an unexpected but appropriate, and in some ways realistic, ending.
An original and creative story, a bit jumbled at times, recommended for those who are tired of the same old Epic Fantasy.
It has an original plotline, starting with a series of jumps from past to present, but then blending into a single story arc for the majority. Likewise, the point of view moves around a few times, but basically stays with the main character for most of the novel.
When a story is about gods and immortals with incredible powers, it lifts the subject matter out of the realm of the readers’ lives to a philosophical level that impedes our deep connection with the emotions of the characters. This isn’t to say it doesn’t happen; it just takes longer, and by the ending we care about her objectives and her wellbeing.
The story is supported by creative and detailed setting descriptions that add to the ambience but tend to come in large separate blocks, and would be better integrated more gradually into the story.
There are also unusual and creative uses of magic, which gives another fresh perspective to the reading experience.
And to finish it off, there is an unexpected but appropriate, and in some ways realistic, ending.
An original and creative story, a bit jumbled at times, recommended for those who are tired of the same old Epic Fantasy.
May 5, 2023
I'm always happy to give new authors a try, and if they write about themes that interest me even better..
This is a great example of that. We have a fantasy story with tints of romance between a Goddess and her human lover (just for that I'm in)
However, in order to keep me invested, I need more and this book does deliver on that more in the most unexpected ways. The characters are appealing and so very well written, the story is intense; it's a good vs evil battle to achieve and protect your purpose, your home and your loved ones; there's not a dull moment and it certainly doesn't pull any punches - not a story for the faint of heart - But all of this works to make its message more poignant.
It was surprising as well. I find it refreshing when I'm surprised by how a story twists and turns in ways I could not predict.. It was certainly an exciting read.
I hope this new author continues developing this intricate world because there's so much to pull from and the talent is certainly there.
This is a great example of that. We have a fantasy story with tints of romance between a Goddess and her human lover (just for that I'm in)
However, in order to keep me invested, I need more and this book does deliver on that more in the most unexpected ways. The characters are appealing and so very well written, the story is intense; it's a good vs evil battle to achieve and protect your purpose, your home and your loved ones; there's not a dull moment and it certainly doesn't pull any punches - not a story for the faint of heart - But all of this works to make its message more poignant.
It was surprising as well. I find it refreshing when I'm surprised by how a story twists and turns in ways I could not predict.. It was certainly an exciting read.
I hope this new author continues developing this intricate world because there's so much to pull from and the talent is certainly there.
June 8, 2023
This was an excellent fantasy that touched on some very heavy, and very human, topics, while mixing it with magic and the divine. Vantaiga isn't perfect, and she doesn't have the ego you'd expect from a deity, even after she becomes one. I loved how she retained that human aspect to her, and how determined she is. Tuck expertly wove in her past with her present, giving the reader a clearer picture of who she is. The characters that surround Vantaiga are unique, with their own motivations, desires, and plans. I honestly got so wrapped up in Vantaiga's story that I didn't want to stop reading once I started. If you want a fantasy book off the beaten path, you'll want to grab this one.
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