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Spark of the Everflame: The Kindred's Curse Saga, Book One Kindle Edition
In a mortal world colonized by the gods and ruled over by the Descended, their cruel offspring, Diem Bellator yearns to escape the insular life of her poor village.
Her mother’s sudden disappearance—and the discovery of a dangerous secret about her past—offer Diem an unexpected opportunity to enter the dark world of Descended royalty and unlock the web of mysteries her mother left behind.
With the dying King’s handsome, mysterious heir watching her every move, and a ruthless mortal alliance recruiting her to join the growing civil war, Diem will have to navigate the unwritten rules of love, power, and politics in order to save her family—and all of mortalkind.
Spark of the Everflame is the first book in The Kindred's Curse Saga, a four-book epic fantasy romance series that follows our fiesty, bad*ss heroine Diem Bellator in her fight against injustice and oppression, her struggle to survive in a royal palace full of betrayal and intrigue, and her journey of self-discovery and finding true love. This slow burn, enemies-to-lovers series is perfect for fans of unique magic systems, dragons and other mythical creatures, angst and romantic tension, and hilarious banter. This book will appeal to fans of plot-heavy, character-driven romantasy such as A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, From Blood and Ash, Gild, Shadow & Bone, and The Serpent & the Wings of Night.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJune 1, 2023
- File size2795 KB
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- ASIN : B0BZBQYFC2
- Publisher : (June 1, 2023)
- Publication date : June 1, 2023
- Language : English
- File size : 2795 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
- Print length : 438 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #68 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #3 in Dark Fantasy
- #4 in Sword & Sorcery Fantasy eBooks
- #4 in Sword & Sorcery Fantasy (Books)
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About the author
Hi! I'm Penn Cole, an author of fantasy romance books and series.
While my life has taken me through a lot of ups and downs, my love for reading and writing has forever been my true north. I’ve been writing stories since my childhood, filling mountains of notebooks with wild worlds and angsty romances. I received my undergraduate degree in Creative Writing, hoping to write the Next Great American Novel, but... well… we plan, Fate laughs. After a detour as an attorney and small business owner, I am thrilled to finally be pursuing my lifelong dream of becoming an author. While I’m a Texas girl born and bred, I currently live in France with my husband, where I can usually be found sipping wine and creating fantasy worlds on my balcony.
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Customers find the world-building beautiful and the writing quality well-written. They also describe the book series as fantastic and a great start to a fantastic series. Customers describe the romantic pacing as slow. They love the characters and the romance is just right. Opinions are mixed on the pacING, with some finding it good and carefully orchestrated, while others say it starts out slow.
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Customers find the storyline spellbinding, fun, and hooked from the beginning. They also appreciate the incredible world-building, neat magic system, and predictable yet unpredictable turns. Readers also say the vibes are impeccable and very valuable.
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Customers like the characters in the book. They mention that they love the slow burn romance.
"...This book is so well written. The inner monologue of the main character is really good, and I really love the Penn Cole’s writers voice...." Read more
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"...The characters were not fleshed out and the romance was silly 🤷♀️, so nothing intrigues me to continue.This was a 3.0 ⭐️..." Read more
Customers find the writing quality of the book well-written, easy to follow, and perfect. They also say the sass and banter is perfection and it's easy to get sucked into the story.
"...This book is so well written. The inner monologue of the main character is really good, and I really love the Penn Cole’s writers voice...." Read more
"...The world-building is refreshing, not overly complex, and was perfect for me who needed a book with a lighter mental load...." Read more
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Customers find the book series fantastic, hooking them from the first paragraph. They also say the concept is good, and the story pulls them in.
"...This book is a fantastic introduction to The Kindred's Curse Saga, plunging you into a world where mortals and gods collide...." Read more
"...Speechless, excited, amazed, and completely fascinated! I don’t even know where to start. Diem Is actually a really cool kid...." Read more
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Customers find the romantic pacing of the book great, with a slow burn and amazing chemistry between the main characters.
"...This story is all about the slow burn, the suspense, and the carefully orchestrated moments that will keep you eagerly flipping the pages...." Read more
"...political intrigue, a neat magic system, awesome FMC, and a sloooooow burn. This is very much a book I wish I had read sooner...." Read more
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Customers find the romance in the book action packed and great. They also say they can't wait to read the next one.
"...I like the romance building between Diem and Luther. Knew Henri wasn’t “it”. Some things were easy to predict.Look forward to next book" Read more
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"...The characters were not fleshed out and the romance was silly 🤷♀️, so nothing intrigues me to continue.This was a 3.0 ⭐️..." Read more
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Customers find the world-building beautiful, immersive, and unique. They also say the book is intricate and creative.
"...The spice is really good – it’s tastefully done and hasn’t gotten super spicy yet, but it’s so good. 2 or 3/5 on the spice scale. 5/5 stars...." Read more
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This book is so well written. The inner monologue of the main character is really good, and I really love the Penn Cole’s writers voice. Everything just flows so naturally and it’s a super fun read. I didn’t want to stop reading it (obviously I didn’t)
The flow of the story was good, and the way that the character makes decisions. Sometimes I was like “Oh my gosh, why?” and I could feel Diem’s anger and emotions. Some of her decisions -though I didn’t always agree with them- kept me on the edge of my seat and brought much more intrigue to the storyline.
The characters are all very strong and standout. Diem’s snarky attitude is perfect, and so is her will to fight and be heard. In Henri you can see the fervent core beliefs that he lives by. He tries to protect her from his world at first, then he’s proud of her cause he thinks she believes the same things he does. I love the Prince Luther. He’s so broody and larger than life in Diem’s eyes. I love that you can see that he cares about Diem. Even Diem’s familial relationships are written so well and are so strong. You want her dad to be proud of her, you want her little brother to be in the gifted school, you want her teacher Maura to believe in her. The character conversations are excellent. The characters are what pull you into the story, and make you feel like you are right there with Diem.
The world building is beautiful. The author describes the beauty of the Descended castle and town, the mortal slums and all its smells. It’s very easy to build a picture of what Diem is seeing in your minds eye.
The storyline is really good. There’s no super clear antagonist (yet). There are some antagonistic characters throughout the story, but there’s not a specific antagonist. However the story builds up like it’s going to have one. If you look at it – the war that is brewing and the fighting between the mortals and the Descended is the antagonistic part of the story, which I really like. But the storyline is still clear – bad things are happening to her and she is trying to adjust and fight. It’s just so good.
Like I said, this has got to be one of my favorite books that I’ve read, and definitely one of my top books of 2023.
The spice is really good – it’s tastefully done and hasn’t gotten super spicy yet, but it’s so good. 2 or 3/5 on the spice scale. 5/5 stars. I recommend this for anyone who loves the MC finding power within themselves, enemies to not-quite-lovers, (but the feelings are there), and found power. It’s just a really great read with a great storyline, a beautiful world with strong characters that you get attached to so quickly.
It comes out June 1st – and I recommend it!
I received a free copy of this book from the author - all opinions and review is completely voluntary and 100% honest
Diem Bellator is a young woman who dreams of escaping her small village. When her mom vanishes without a trace, she's suddenly thrown into a world of Descended royalty, sinister secrets, and a political landscape full of danger. As she navigates this new territory, Diem finds herself surrounded by allies that are less than trustworthy and complex relationships that are anything but straightforward.
Every interaction between Diem and the king's enigmatic heir is charged with energy and tension. There is an undeniable pull with him and she doesn’t know why. At the same time, she’s struggling to understand if her childhood best friend, who seems like the obvious choice is the person she should spend the rest of her life with. This story is all about the slow burn, the suspense, and the carefully orchestrated moments that will keep you eagerly flipping the pages.
The world-building is refreshing, not overly complex, and was perfect for me who needed a book with a lighter mental load. The magic system is unique, and the characters are layered, each hiding their own secrets. There's plenty of action, mystery, and intrigue, and just when you think you have it all figured out, the book hits you with an epic cliffhanger. You'll want the 2nd book ready right away.
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024
Diem Bellator is a young woman who dreams of escaping her small village. When her mom vanishes without a trace, she's suddenly thrown into a world of Descended royalty, sinister secrets, and a political landscape full of danger. As she navigates this new territory, Diem finds herself surrounded by allies that are less than trustworthy and complex relationships that are anything but straightforward.
Every interaction between Diem and the king's enigmatic heir is charged with energy and tension. There is an undeniable pull with him and she doesn’t know why. At the same time, she’s struggling to understand if her childhood best friend, who seems like the obvious choice is the person she should spend the rest of her life with. This story is all about the slow burn, the suspense, and the carefully orchestrated moments that will keep you eagerly flipping the pages.
The world-building is refreshing, not overly complex, and was perfect for me who needed a book with a lighter mental load. The magic system is unique, and the characters are layered, each hiding their own secrets. There's plenty of action, mystery, and intrigue, and just when you think you have it all figured out, the book hits you with an epic cliffhanger. You'll want the 2nd book ready right away.
This book does end on a cliffy, so be prepared to have the second book on hand immediately. You will want to jump right in! The ending literally had my jaw on the floor!
Top reviews from other countries
Tolles Charakter-Building, sehr schön ausgearbeitete Welt - oder eher zwei Welten, die unterschiedlicher nicht sein könnten. Herzerwärmende Beziehungen, spannende Handlungen, eine unheimlich sympathische Protagonistin mit einer sehr kurzen Zündschnur, was immer öfter zu witzigen Wortwechseln und Sticheleien führt.
Und ein wahnsinnig spannender Cliffhanger.
Ich kann diese Serie nur empfehlen und sogar auf Englisch ist sie wunderbar zu lesen.
I recommend 💯
Diem's turmoil
Aurelie.
I adore the pace of the story the mystery it incorporates... must read it