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Requiem
What if you cannot say goodbye?
As a young Sister of Eternity, Kaedra learned how to shutter all her emotions except one: her adoration for Brother Lukoan. She is darkness; he is light. She is despair; he is hope. Kaedra's haunting voice sings spirits to the afterlife; Lukoan's melodious song heals the living body.
When war engulfs the land, the overwhelmed Order of Eternity sends out Kaedra and Lukoan before they finish their training. Soon, Kaedra will need to make choices.
The whole world will face the consequences.
Requiem is the heartbreaking but beautiful journey of one woman's heart as she comes to accept her calling, her emotions, and her grief.
*Standalone young adult dark fantasy.
Contains: violence, captivity, death
No sex, no rape
Recommended for older teens and adults
- GenresFantasy
358 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2021
About the author
Amity Thompson
4 books56 followersAmity writes fantasy for young adults. While the content of her stories range from fairy tales to dragons to death, all her books feature heroines who discover truths hidden in their own hearts and who find their purpose in the world around them. When this native Kansan is not writing, she cares for and homeschools her children and searches storm clouds for a glimpse of tornadoes.
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January 22, 2023
A redemptive, dark tragedy.
This one is hard for me to review perhaps because it is so, so dark. Maybe? It gradually got super depressing up until about 90% of the way through and yet I couldn't put it down. If you have experienced deep, deep tragedy in your life perhaps this will be more hopeful for you than others or perhaps it could go the other way depending on the person. This is definitely not a feel good book, but I suppose the title and the caution at the beginning give that away.
The story and the characters are really well done. The rhythm of the writing completely fits the story. The writing is artfully choppy, and it fits the book perfectly. It's like someone who is traumatized and jerking through their thoughts is writing it - totally appropriate for the book! Love that!
So.... I am glad I read it, but I do still feel icky. I'll be thinking about the story and processing it for a while. I have my own traumas I am working through. The author really understands abuse and its many facets. If you are a woman who has experienced abuse by a spouse or partner this has the potential to both trigger you and help you feel understood. If you have someone in your life that is going through an abusive situation and you don't quite understand them, this could help.
This one is hard for me to review perhaps because it is so, so dark. Maybe? It gradually got super depressing up until about 90% of the way through and yet I couldn't put it down. If you have experienced deep, deep tragedy in your life perhaps this will be more hopeful for you than others or perhaps it could go the other way depending on the person. This is definitely not a feel good book, but I suppose the title and the caution at the beginning give that away.
The story and the characters are really well done. The rhythm of the writing completely fits the story. The writing is artfully choppy, and it fits the book perfectly. It's like someone who is traumatized and jerking through their thoughts is writing it - totally appropriate for the book! Love that!
So.... I am glad I read it, but I do still feel icky. I'll be thinking about the story and processing it for a while. I have my own traumas I am working through. The author really understands abuse and its many facets. If you are a woman who has experienced abuse by a spouse or partner this has the potential to both trigger you and help you feel understood. If you have someone in your life that is going through an abusive situation and you don't quite understand them, this could help.
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August 23, 2023
This took courage...
I applaud the heart and strength behind this book. It shattered me but as a great book said "Better to go to the house of mourning Than to go to the house of feasting, For that is the end of all men; And the living will take it to heart. The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning..." May this book increase your wisdom and compassion and cause you to seek the One who is the true singer who accompanies the believing to their rest. "The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.”
I applaud the heart and strength behind this book. It shattered me but as a great book said "Better to go to the house of mourning Than to go to the house of feasting, For that is the end of all men; And the living will take it to heart. The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning..." May this book increase your wisdom and compassion and cause you to seek the One who is the true singer who accompanies the believing to their rest. "The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.”
February 21, 2021
Heartbreaking and full of hope.
I love all her books but this is the best one. Character development is so good that after finishing this book my heart mourned the loss of people I had come to care about. The conclusion is well done, it leaves you with a feeling of peace that I find quite rare with stories. This story is unique, beautiful and absolutely worth reading.
I love all her books but this is the best one. Character development is so good that after finishing this book my heart mourned the loss of people I had come to care about. The conclusion is well done, it leaves you with a feeling of peace that I find quite rare with stories. This story is unique, beautiful and absolutely worth reading.
February 24, 2021
My feelings are all over the place but mostly SAD
Ok, I don’t really know how to rate this book. I have given it four stars ⭐️ because it’s just so sad there really is no happy at all in this book (in my opinion only) ... When the other reviewers say heartbreak, WOW do they ever!! Honestly it is all sad, the only thing good to come from all the heartbreak is the main character finally finds Acceptance in herself. I guess that is such a good thing to come out of everything in this book. I do want to warn everyone, I wouldn’t really call it a HAPPY ending but it does end on a good note, you just better have tissues with you!!!
Ok, I don’t really know how to rate this book. I have given it four stars ⭐️ because it’s just so sad there really is no happy at all in this book (in my opinion only) ... When the other reviewers say heartbreak, WOW do they ever!! Honestly it is all sad, the only thing good to come from all the heartbreak is the main character finally finds Acceptance in herself. I guess that is such a good thing to come out of everything in this book. I do want to warn everyone, I wouldn’t really call it a HAPPY ending but it does end on a good note, you just better have tissues with you!!!
July 4, 2024
love and hate it
This was amazingly written with great character development and a real connection to the main characters. With that said, it makes it harder to ever want to read it again because it’s a tragedy piece. Glad I read it this one and only time. I encourage you to join the journey once too.
This was amazingly written with great character development and a real connection to the main characters. With that said, it makes it harder to ever want to read it again because it’s a tragedy piece. Glad I read it this one and only time. I encourage you to join the journey once too.
November 16, 2021
Destruction in Grief
A beautiful story about loss and letting go. Amity Thompson envisions a harsh world torn apart by war and the traumas of those trying to heal and provide comfort.
A beautiful story about loss and letting go. Amity Thompson envisions a harsh world torn apart by war and the traumas of those trying to heal and provide comfort.
January 19, 2021
Awesome book!
Exciting! Heartbreaking! Requiem is a fitting title for the book. The heroine, Kaedra, grows throughout the book. highly recommend reading the book!
Exciting! Heartbreaking! Requiem is a fitting title for the book. The heroine, Kaedra, grows throughout the book. highly recommend reading the book!
May 30, 2023
Great storyteller
Enjoyed this book. The author is a great storyteller and kept me entertained with her story. Look forward to reading more by this author.
Enjoyed this book. The author is a great storyteller and kept me entertained with her story. Look forward to reading more by this author.
February 6, 2024
DNF at page 190.
The story was really interesting, but just didn’t captivate me, and I didn’t have the endurance to try and finish it currently.
The story was really interesting, but just didn’t captivate me, and I didn’t have the endurance to try and finish it currently.
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