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Triune
The Mason brothers had always been close, but until the day ex-Navy officer Mike discovered he was actually an angel, they had no idea just how close.
This paranormal/urban fantasy novel brings readers along on the Mason brothers' shared journey of discovery, because where one brother goes, the other two follow, sometimes kicking and screaming. Not everything is heavenly for these three men tossed into strange new circumstances without an instruction manual, and being an angel isn't as easy as it sounds. But along with the thorns there are roses, and for the suddenly-immortal Mason brothers, the journey is only beginning.
What readers are saying:
"Fans of Heroes will find much to like in this fast-paced, feel-good adventure. Move over, sparkly vampires. The Mason brothers have arrived." - Rob Kroese, author of Mercury Falls
"A breath of fresh air; full of hope in a time sorely in need. I couldn't stop smiling."
"This book is so rich that you consistently pause to wonder: Fantasy, or hidden reality?"
"A story to recharge the hope we're all looking for."
This paranormal/urban fantasy novel brings readers along on the Mason brothers' shared journey of discovery, because where one brother goes, the other two follow, sometimes kicking and screaming. Not everything is heavenly for these three men tossed into strange new circumstances without an instruction manual, and being an angel isn't as easy as it sounds. But along with the thorns there are roses, and for the suddenly-immortal Mason brothers, the journey is only beginning.
What readers are saying:
"Fans of Heroes will find much to like in this fast-paced, feel-good adventure. Move over, sparkly vampires. The Mason brothers have arrived." - Rob Kroese, author of Mercury Falls
"A breath of fresh air; full of hope in a time sorely in need. I couldn't stop smiling."
"This book is so rich that you consistently pause to wonder: Fantasy, or hidden reality?"
"A story to recharge the hope we're all looking for."
322 pages, Nook
First published September 22, 2010
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9 people want to read
About the author
Willow Polson
9 books25 followersWillow's major in college was Art, and while at SFSU to get a teaching credential she was hired by EGW Publishing as a graphic artist. When an assistant editor position opened up, she was pretty much hired on the spot. From there, she helped develop new titles, became a department editor, and eventually a managing editor.
After the birth of her son, she went freelance and successfully sold five non-fiction books to Citadel, a Kensington Publishing imprint, as well as multiple magazine articles to various publications.
Willow's first love, however, was always fantasy novels. Non-fiction, while a perfectly valid market, wasn't entirely satisfying to write about. Then she read Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury, and figured there was no reason that she couldn't write fiction books, tell stories that readers would enjoy, and have a lot of fun in the process. Turns out that's a pretty good combination.
After the birth of her son, she went freelance and successfully sold five non-fiction books to Citadel, a Kensington Publishing imprint, as well as multiple magazine articles to various publications.
Willow's first love, however, was always fantasy novels. Non-fiction, while a perfectly valid market, wasn't entirely satisfying to write about. Then she read Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury, and figured there was no reason that she couldn't write fiction books, tell stories that readers would enjoy, and have a lot of fun in the process. Turns out that's a pretty good combination.
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November 14, 2015
Triune is an interesting tale about three brothers who don't know that they are angels. Once they do discover what they really are, they begin to use their powers to help people in need. This feel-good story moves along as an even pace, leaving readers longing to turn into an angel themselves. The story mostly focuses on the Mason brothers and their struggle with becoming angels and all of the responsibilities that go along with having superhuman powers.
As for the writing, the story constantly flips from one brother to the other without any warning. At first I found this a little confusing. But after a time, I found myself just rolling with these quick changes, but still wished for a line break to designate a change of point of view. One other thing that bothered me a little bit was that the story just seemed to only be about the Mason brothers becoming angels. There wasn't any kind of conflict they had to solve or mystery they had to unravel. I had no idea where the story was heading until the very end of the book. The storyline just seemed to focus on the Mason brothers becoming angels and their dealing with the emotions of this shocking change.
I really liked Mike and Brian, but I never really bonded with Barrett very well. Sure, I liked him, but Mike and Brian are the characters that I really enjoyed reading about. I sometimes felt that the dialog was a little girly for grown men to be saying, but heck, I have no idea how angels would speak . . . especially, three angels that are connected to each other like these guys are. Just stop hugging so much. Guys don't hug each other very often.
The story itself is a fun read and very light-hearted. I liked the fact that there wasn't a big, bad villain that they had to defeat in a supernatural battle. The story is just about three brother doing the right thing after finding out that they are angels. I have always enjoyed stories about superheroes, and that is really what the Mason brothers become. They have super powers and save humans that need saving.
Overall, Triune is a great story that needs a little polishing, but still is a very enjoyable read. I hope that Willow Polson turns this idea in to a series, because I feel that there is still a lot more that the Mason brothers have to do. It is nice to read a paranormal fiction book about something other than vampires. Vampires used to be bad and now are good and sweet and sparkly. Gimme a break! At least we know angels are supposed to be good and sparkly. They are the true heroes.
I rated this book an 8 out of 10.
As for the writing, the story constantly flips from one brother to the other without any warning. At first I found this a little confusing. But after a time, I found myself just rolling with these quick changes, but still wished for a line break to designate a change of point of view. One other thing that bothered me a little bit was that the story just seemed to only be about the Mason brothers becoming angels. There wasn't any kind of conflict they had to solve or mystery they had to unravel. I had no idea where the story was heading until the very end of the book. The storyline just seemed to focus on the Mason brothers becoming angels and their dealing with the emotions of this shocking change.
I really liked Mike and Brian, but I never really bonded with Barrett very well. Sure, I liked him, but Mike and Brian are the characters that I really enjoyed reading about. I sometimes felt that the dialog was a little girly for grown men to be saying, but heck, I have no idea how angels would speak . . . especially, three angels that are connected to each other like these guys are. Just stop hugging so much. Guys don't hug each other very often.
The story itself is a fun read and very light-hearted. I liked the fact that there wasn't a big, bad villain that they had to defeat in a supernatural battle. The story is just about three brother doing the right thing after finding out that they are angels. I have always enjoyed stories about superheroes, and that is really what the Mason brothers become. They have super powers and save humans that need saving.
Overall, Triune is a great story that needs a little polishing, but still is a very enjoyable read. I hope that Willow Polson turns this idea in to a series, because I feel that there is still a lot more that the Mason brothers have to do. It is nice to read a paranormal fiction book about something other than vampires. Vampires used to be bad and now are good and sweet and sparkly. Gimme a break! At least we know angels are supposed to be good and sparkly. They are the true heroes.
I rated this book an 8 out of 10.
December 18, 2010
A celebration for a brother coming home from war, an incident on a plane with surprising consequences, an unfurling of identity and knowledge, and the Mason brothers discover a new dimension to their joint existence. As a team, they are unstoppable; a powerful force. Separated, they are simply not whole. Unfortunately, these changes don't come with an instruction manual, and the brothers must band together to explore the purpose and meaning behind this major event.
In "Triune," Willow Polson has taken the age-old concept of "angels among us" and offered a bit of a twist. We may have all learned about angels who sit in their heavenly clouds, playing harps and greeting newly passed souls. But angels on Earth, living as humans? This concept has been explored in a few places, but none in quite this fashion. This story is engaging and an easy, fun read with several surprises in store. The storyline is captivating enough to maintain interest the entire way through, and I found myself trying to discover the secrets even as the brothers did the same.
Although I really enjoyed the overall storyline, I felt it sort of meandered along, even-keeled, without any real high or low points. It seemed a pleasant, "vanilla" ride, and I soon realized there really wasn't any major points of conflict. Ends very neatly tied together, characters were never in angst for more than a paragraph or so. I like a little more spice and zest mixed in. I want to feel anxious as the characters really struggle, so that I can feel relief as the conflict is resolved, or righteous anger if it's not.
I found the brothers engaging and interesting, but I would have liked some more background about their relationship before Mike experienced his life-changing event. More background would have enabled me to better appreciate the changes in their resulting relationship. There are a few hints, but I didn't get a real feel for what they were like before. I felt the characters were interesting, but not really well-developed, adding to that pleasant "vanilla" feeling. I was still able to enjoy the story, but I wasn't fully immersed in the adventure.
All in all, an interesting story, worth a read.
3.5 /5 stars @ MotherLode blog
In "Triune," Willow Polson has taken the age-old concept of "angels among us" and offered a bit of a twist. We may have all learned about angels who sit in their heavenly clouds, playing harps and greeting newly passed souls. But angels on Earth, living as humans? This concept has been explored in a few places, but none in quite this fashion. This story is engaging and an easy, fun read with several surprises in store. The storyline is captivating enough to maintain interest the entire way through, and I found myself trying to discover the secrets even as the brothers did the same.
Although I really enjoyed the overall storyline, I felt it sort of meandered along, even-keeled, without any real high or low points. It seemed a pleasant, "vanilla" ride, and I soon realized there really wasn't any major points of conflict. Ends very neatly tied together, characters were never in angst for more than a paragraph or so. I like a little more spice and zest mixed in. I want to feel anxious as the characters really struggle, so that I can feel relief as the conflict is resolved, or righteous anger if it's not.
I found the brothers engaging and interesting, but I would have liked some more background about their relationship before Mike experienced his life-changing event. More background would have enabled me to better appreciate the changes in their resulting relationship. There are a few hints, but I didn't get a real feel for what they were like before. I felt the characters were interesting, but not really well-developed, adding to that pleasant "vanilla" feeling. I was still able to enjoy the story, but I wasn't fully immersed in the adventure.
All in all, an interesting story, worth a read.
3.5 /5 stars @ MotherLode blog
March 9, 2011
Barrett, Michael, and Brian are the Mason brothers. Their parents passed away when they where young and each other is who they had in their adventures through different foster homes. But, now they are grown and doing nicely for themselves. Although they don't see each other as much anymore with the work and Michael being in Military service, they still seem to have the coincidental connection between them. then one day, starting with the middle child Michael, something amazing happens and the angel within is born. The brothers one by one learn who they are and brings them together in their close netting they have. The brothers go through trials to learn what they can do and the abilities they have. Yet, their lives are just beginning.
This book was a nice relaxing read for me. There where no ghosts in the dark around the corner waiting to through me for a loop. This was a growing journey of the brothers learning of themselves and what their place is in the world. I enjoyed the journey these brothers took in learning the angelic way and where they come from. The brothers learn being "normal people" and angels at the same time becomes difficult and they have to find a way to get through. The only think I started to have a hard time with, and I'm sure it was just me as these are angels we are talking about, but these brothers hugged a lot.
There was great symbolism used in this read. I think I enjoyed the vision glass work the most. It was nice to think on who the glass work related to them and nice symbolism used in this area as well.
The writing style is easy to follow. The view point moves between the three brother, but it is very easy to follow who you are reading on as the brothers each have their own personality and life to help differentiate.
This book was a nice relaxing read for me. There where no ghosts in the dark around the corner waiting to through me for a loop. This was a growing journey of the brothers learning of themselves and what their place is in the world. I enjoyed the journey these brothers took in learning the angelic way and where they come from. The brothers learn being "normal people" and angels at the same time becomes difficult and they have to find a way to get through. The only think I started to have a hard time with, and I'm sure it was just me as these are angels we are talking about, but these brothers hugged a lot.
There was great symbolism used in this read. I think I enjoyed the vision glass work the most. It was nice to think on who the glass work related to them and nice symbolism used in this area as well.
The writing style is easy to follow. The view point moves between the three brother, but it is very easy to follow who you are reading on as the brothers each have their own personality and life to help differentiate.
January 19, 2011
(from Murphy's Library - http://www.murphyslibrary.com/)
The brothers Barrett, Michael and Brian Mason are ordinary men, with ordinary problems. Barrett is the CEO of an import company, Mike is an ex-Navy officer who's finally coming home, and Brian is a glass artist. That's until Mike falls from the sky—literaly—into Brian's studio and finds out he's an angel. They have no idea how could that be possible, and Mike has no idea what that means. Barrett and Brian help Mike to cope with his new reality—but he's not the only one. Soon, Brian's wings come out, as well as Barrett's. Now the three brothers have to realize what's going on, what they can do and why now.
In the opposite of the mainstream, Triune is not about fallen angels who fall in love with humans. We're as clueless as the characters about why they're angels, so we follow them into this new world. What bothered me on this narrative was the fact that there are too many details—I know some of the details are somehow important to the plot, like what they're eating, but I think we don't need to know exactly every single thing the brothers do all the time. I also think the author could have used a little more of conflict—everything seems to be too perfect on this story, too many coincidences.
The brothers Barrett, Michael and Brian Mason are ordinary men, with ordinary problems. Barrett is the CEO of an import company, Mike is an ex-Navy officer who's finally coming home, and Brian is a glass artist. That's until Mike falls from the sky—literaly—into Brian's studio and finds out he's an angel. They have no idea how could that be possible, and Mike has no idea what that means. Barrett and Brian help Mike to cope with his new reality—but he's not the only one. Soon, Brian's wings come out, as well as Barrett's. Now the three brothers have to realize what's going on, what they can do and why now.
In the opposite of the mainstream, Triune is not about fallen angels who fall in love with humans. We're as clueless as the characters about why they're angels, so we follow them into this new world. What bothered me on this narrative was the fact that there are too many details—I know some of the details are somehow important to the plot, like what they're eating, but I think we don't need to know exactly every single thing the brothers do all the time. I also think the author could have used a little more of conflict—everything seems to be too perfect on this story, too many coincidences.
August 14, 2011
I had to give up on this book, and that makes me sad. I liked the characters. I thought it had a lot of potential. The descriptions were nice too, but there was no plot or villain. I needed a conflict of some sort. If one of the brothers had been a jerk about their situation, that would have been enough. But they were so quick to accept their destinies...even the suit was OK with it.
August 28, 2011
I don't think I've ever read anything quite like this. I found the story to be riveting and a little uncomfortable, but the plot is good and the setting really seems to make sense. I liked it even if it took me outside of my comfort zone.
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