It’s time to play “guess that book” and also watch our TBRs weep.
Book Beginnings is hosted by Rose City Reader and is all about the first line of a current/upcoming read. Friday 56 is a meme hosted by Freda’s Voice, where you turn to page 56 (or 56%) in what you’re reading a find a snippet that jumps out at you.
Opening Epigraph
Doth walk in fear and dread,
And having once turned around walks on,
And turns no more his head;
Because he knows, a frightful fiend
Doth close behind him tread.”
–Samuel Taylor Coleridge,
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
First Lines
They think we are broken.
We are not.
They think we are defeated.
We are not.
56% Snippet
Truth and courage.
Why that?
Book Reveal
A race of warrior angels, the Ben-Elim, once vanquished a mighty demon horde. Now they rule the Banished lands, but their peace is brutally enforced.
In the south, hotheaded Riv is desperate to join the Ben-Elim’s peacekeeping force, until she unearths a deadly secret.
In the west, the giantess Sig investigates demon sightings and discovers signs of an uprising and black magic.
And in the snowbound north, Drem, a trapper, finds mutilated corpses in the forests. The work of a predator, or something far darker?
It’s a time of shifting loyalties and world-changing dangers. Difficult choices need to be made. Because in the shadows, demons are gathering, waiting for their time to rise…
Reasons to Read
✿ Fight between the Ben-Elim and demons!
✿ But from the perspective of the humans caught in between.
✿ High fantasy world that’s easy to fall into.
✿ War. Huh. What is it good for? Writing books about it.
✿ Danger lurking … well, everywhere, technically.
✿ Stabbiness and death!
This is a new weekly meme hosted by E. @ Local Bee Hunter’s Nook meant to take place on Mondays, but since Fridays tend to be my TBR-focused post, I’ve decided to combine them here. Next week’s prompt is: Humor.
This is one of my favorite genres, so I’m particularly excited about this! I’m going to take this pretty loosely. They may not be categorized solely as humor, but they’re books that should be funny, either way.
John Gwynne is on my list to read, I can’t believe I haven’t read his books yet. Hope you enjoy A Time of Dread😁
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That’s pretty much how I felt when I saw that book three of this series was already coming out. xD I keep meaning to pick up The Faithful and the Fallen series, and I think I even bought half of it, and just never got around to reading them. So before I got too far behind, I went, nope, definitely picking this series up, dang it. xD I started it yesterday during a work break, and when I looked down again, I’d already read 10% of it somehow? Sure didn’t seem like I was that far already. Shenanigans lol.
I’d get irritated if it’s all written in prose…. Happy weekend!
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I’m not sure what you mean … but I’ve definitely enjoyed it so far. It’s been really easy to read and get into. 🙂
This one sounds very intriguing. Thanks for sharing, and here’s mine: “FOLLOW ME”
I loved Hyperbole and a Half! I hope you enjoy it, too. 🙂
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Thank you! I’ve heard it’s really good, and who couldn’t use some comedy lately, right? xD
Happy Friday!
I’m sharing the first line from The Merchant’s Yield by Lorri Dudley: https://christianfictiongirl.blog/2020/03/27/first-line-friday-129/. I’m just starting the novel, so I will share another line from the book here today.
“Mama glanced at Lottie’s coiffure and sighed. ‘I wish you had used powder.'”
Hope you have an excellent day and a great weekend. 🙂❤️📖
Thanks for sharing!
I’ve been seeing that series talked about a lot so I know it’s rather popular. Hope you all are doing well with everything going on. I love Christopher Moore and Practical Demonkeeping is a great read. I also really enjoyed Hyperbole and a Half. So great books here. Have a wonderful weekend!
I’ve been meaning to read Gwynne since everyone was still talking about his previous series, The Faithful and the Fallen. That’s how behind I am. xD
I think you’re the first person I’ve seen who has mentioned reading Practical Demonkeeping, so I’m really glad to hear that you enjoyed it!
Not sure what I thin about your book but I hope you enjoy it. My Friday quotes
It’s definitely not for everyone, but I’m enjoying it so far!
Okay, this is going on my tbr right now!
Lauren @ Always Me
I hope you enjoy it! I started reading it during a work break and looked down at the end of my break and had already whipped through 10%, it was just so easy to get into and read. xD
I’ve heard great things about John Gwynne’s books but have not gotten around to any yet. This has me intrigued for sure. 🙂
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I’m almost halfway through and enjoying it so far! It’s hard to get used to all the point of views, since there’s quite a few, but once I got a bit in, I’m hooked!