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I was living a half-life until Hudson Thomas found me. He roared worn-out precautions of danger. He was savage in his pursuit for answers. He chased me in the moonlight. He couldn't let me go. I burned him. I blazed, scorching his reason with feeling. Until I discovered the admission price to the Arena. Our rapture had a sundown. The trees barred the sound in...You're already late. Be there before...Now I'm in the Arena.And when the rules are revealed, will there be reason enough to keep me?
196 pages, Paperback
Published October 23, 2020
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January 30, 2020
I'm not sure exactly what to say about this book other than I am still thinking about it days later. I binge read this in one day because I needed to know what happened, alas it is a cliffhanger and I am left wanting. This is the author's debut novel so I can only expect her work to get better from here. The story had my blood pumping and heart racing, I barely looked up or got anything else done besides reading, and after it was over I had the characters invading my mind all night. I still don't know what happened. I went into this book thinking one thing, I got 25% in thinking something else and then when I was done it was nothing like anything I expected. I love that. I love questioning everything I know at the end of a book, but also, I need some answers here. Give me that next book!
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March 25, 2020
Mind-blowing, keep your heart pumping, thrilling read this was! It was suspenseful, dark and twisted. I don’t believe, I’ve ever read a book that was so in-depth and descriptively played with words, that it created such a visionary story, that you’ll remember.
I loved the way C.B. Wiant (whose amazingly talented) ended the book, with a cliff-hanger I thought my heart would just explode. I’m dying and can not wait to read what’s next!
Read the book!!!
I loved the way C.B. Wiant (whose amazingly talented) ended the book, with a cliff-hanger I thought my heart would just explode. I’m dying and can not wait to read what’s next!
Read the book!!!
January 14, 2020
Loved it! It was a fantastical thriller. Keeps wanting to know what is going to happen next!
June 10, 2020
Fantastic book, awesome storyline. Love the characters and it kept me super intrigued throughout.
May 11, 2021
What a twisty read!
My head was spinning from the first chapter!
I had no idea what was in store. I feel the plot is delicate with details and hints all through out, and want to be careful in not spoiling it. But I would probably place this book under these separate categories, Magial realism, slight paranormal romance, thriller type of pace and story unfolding.
The writing is concise and edgy. It’s meant to confuse and deviate attention while other things happen in the back ground.
But the way it ended, sheesh! I need to read the second installment.
My head was spinning from the first chapter!
I had no idea what was in store. I feel the plot is delicate with details and hints all through out, and want to be careful in not spoiling it. But I would probably place this book under these separate categories, Magial realism, slight paranormal romance, thriller type of pace and story unfolding.
The writing is concise and edgy. It’s meant to confuse and deviate attention while other things happen in the back ground.
But the way it ended, sheesh! I need to read the second installment.
February 2, 2021
I received a gifted copy and am providing a review. LIT is the second book in this series.
**POTENTIAL SPOILERS**
Cast of Characters (in no particular order of appearance):
Hudson: This is the young man this story seems to be based around. Hudson started out as a normal young man until he had an accident and was decidedly different after he woke up from a 5-month long coma. He was able to move faster than other individuals and read other people’s minds. He also took up sketching and consistently sketched a lady he had yet to meet. When he did finally run across her, he suddenly felt at peace with himself. It was not anything he could explain or understand, it was just a knowing. Along the way, they became separated and all he wanted to do was find her again, to be at peace again.
Aviana: Another main character, also called Lily. This is the young lady Hudson kept sketching unbeknownst to her. She had no idea Hudson even existed, until she met him. She also knew that he was the same as her, what with the eye color changes and his abilities. She also had an ability to light fire with the snap of her fingers. Then, there was the accident she created.
Genevieve: Aviana met Genevieve and thought she was the air she breathed and felt she couldn’t live without her. Somehow Aviana, being between homes, ended up becoming Genevieve’s roommate, until she wasn’t. Aviana still felt Genevieve was the air she breathed and wanted nothing more than to make up with her.
Terra: Terra was Hudson’s high school sweetheart and loved him from the very beginning. Terra and Aviana’s relationship adds the competition, the jealousy into this intense story. Who wins Hudson?
Mark: Mark started out at Genevieve’s across-the-hall neighbor until Aviana was moved out. He then became Genevieve’s roommate. He is kind of like the big brother in this story, a voice of reason.
Ben: Ben is one of the good guys. He bought a home where he invited Hudson to stay on the pretense he needed a roommate. Hudson helped Ben fix up his home and was Ben’s roommate for a time. Ben is like a beacon of light to those who feel lost, providing them a safe place to stay, a safe place they can be themselves.
Ramona: Because every story needs one, Ramona is the “resident” psychologist, the one people talk to.
Tracy: The final character bringing this story together. After Hudson and Aviana were separated, Tracy went out to find Aviana to bring them (Aviana and Hudson) together again. Hudson was restless and this was the only thing Tracy could think of to do to help him.
I would classify this book in the paranormal genre. While this is not my typical reading material, the one thing I appreciate the most is the way the author’s words just flow. The script does not feel forced in any way whatsoever, making me know that this book came from Ms. Wiant’s heart. If you like a somewhat dark, intense, kind of twisted (so far as the relationships between characters, good versus inner evil demons) read, then I am certain you will enjoy this tale.
**POTENTIAL SPOILERS**
Cast of Characters (in no particular order of appearance):
Hudson: This is the young man this story seems to be based around. Hudson started out as a normal young man until he had an accident and was decidedly different after he woke up from a 5-month long coma. He was able to move faster than other individuals and read other people’s minds. He also took up sketching and consistently sketched a lady he had yet to meet. When he did finally run across her, he suddenly felt at peace with himself. It was not anything he could explain or understand, it was just a knowing. Along the way, they became separated and all he wanted to do was find her again, to be at peace again.
Aviana: Another main character, also called Lily. This is the young lady Hudson kept sketching unbeknownst to her. She had no idea Hudson even existed, until she met him. She also knew that he was the same as her, what with the eye color changes and his abilities. She also had an ability to light fire with the snap of her fingers. Then, there was the accident she created.
Genevieve: Aviana met Genevieve and thought she was the air she breathed and felt she couldn’t live without her. Somehow Aviana, being between homes, ended up becoming Genevieve’s roommate, until she wasn’t. Aviana still felt Genevieve was the air she breathed and wanted nothing more than to make up with her.
Terra: Terra was Hudson’s high school sweetheart and loved him from the very beginning. Terra and Aviana’s relationship adds the competition, the jealousy into this intense story. Who wins Hudson?
Mark: Mark started out at Genevieve’s across-the-hall neighbor until Aviana was moved out. He then became Genevieve’s roommate. He is kind of like the big brother in this story, a voice of reason.
Ben: Ben is one of the good guys. He bought a home where he invited Hudson to stay on the pretense he needed a roommate. Hudson helped Ben fix up his home and was Ben’s roommate for a time. Ben is like a beacon of light to those who feel lost, providing them a safe place to stay, a safe place they can be themselves.
Ramona: Because every story needs one, Ramona is the “resident” psychologist, the one people talk to.
Tracy: The final character bringing this story together. After Hudson and Aviana were separated, Tracy went out to find Aviana to bring them (Aviana and Hudson) together again. Hudson was restless and this was the only thing Tracy could think of to do to help him.
I would classify this book in the paranormal genre. While this is not my typical reading material, the one thing I appreciate the most is the way the author’s words just flow. The script does not feel forced in any way whatsoever, making me know that this book came from Ms. Wiant’s heart. If you like a somewhat dark, intense, kind of twisted (so far as the relationships between characters, good versus inner evil demons) read, then I am certain you will enjoy this tale.
August 28, 2020
Twisty, confusing but gripping
I couldn’t put the book down, but ended the book not even understanding what I read. It was very all over the place and confusing, but I enjoyed the characters and how the author portrayed them.
I couldn’t put the book down, but ended the book not even understanding what I read. It was very all over the place and confusing, but I enjoyed the characters and how the author portrayed them.
March 22, 2020
Didn't finish reading it
I had a really hard time with trying to read this book. After the second chapter, I was still felt lost and it didn't keep my interest. I ended up stopping there.
I had a really hard time with trying to read this book. After the second chapter, I was still felt lost and it didn't keep my interest. I ended up stopping there.
May 5, 2020
Complete head trip! I really enjoyed this book and found myself snickering often. I look forward to the next book!
December 29, 2019
Essentially here's the gist:
A cabin burned down. Aviana's boyfriend, Hudson, and best friend, Genevieve, were at the scene. Genevieve called Aviana in a panic—Aviana dropped everything to rush to Genevieve.
But why did Aviana only pick up Genevieve?
Why didn't Aviana pick up Hudson while she was there?
Where is Hudson?
And who started the fire?
A cabin burned down. Aviana's boyfriend, Hudson, and best friend, Genevieve, were at the scene. Genevieve called Aviana in a panic—Aviana dropped everything to rush to Genevieve.
But why did Aviana only pick up Genevieve?
Why didn't Aviana pick up Hudson while she was there?
Where is Hudson?
And who started the fire?
January 3, 2020
Essentially here's the gist:
A cabin burned down. Aviana's boyfriend, Hudson, and best friend, Genevieve, were at the scene. Genevieve called Aviana in a panic—Aviana dropped everything to rush to Genevieve.
But why did Aviana only pick up Genevieve?
Why didn't Aviana pick up Hudson while she was there?
Where is Hudson?
And who started the fire?
A cabin burned down. Aviana's boyfriend, Hudson, and best friend, Genevieve, were at the scene. Genevieve called Aviana in a panic—Aviana dropped everything to rush to Genevieve.
But why did Aviana only pick up Genevieve?
Why didn't Aviana pick up Hudson while she was there?
Where is Hudson?
And who started the fire?
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