Crafting Poetry One Syllable at a Time
Title: Soul Swallowers, The Shattered Sea, Book One
Amazon Author Page: D. Wallace Peach
Publication Date: June 30, 2018
Genres: Fantasy, New Adult & College, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Romantic
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“When swallowed, some souls gift insights, wisdom, a path to understanding. Others unleash power, proficiency with a sword, and indifference to death. One soul assimilates with ease. But swallow a host of the dead and risk a descent into madness.
Estranged from his family over the murder of his wife, young Raze Anvrell wields his fists to vent his rage. Then a chance at a new life beckons, and he retreats to the foothills of the Ravenwood, the haunt of unbound ghosts. He and his mentor build a freehold, a life of physical labor and the satisfaction of realizing a dream. They raise horses and whittle by the fire until the old man dies, and Raze swallows his first soul.
When his brother reaches out, open wounds begin to scar. But the tenuous peace won’t last. While those who rule the Vales yield to the lure of their ambitions, slavers of Ezar roam the countryside, hunting for human chattel. While one man manipulates the law, another heeds the souls of violence howling in his head.
Raze too listens to his soul’s whispers, and as danger intrudes on his quiet life, he has no choice but to return to his father’s world and join the fight.”
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“In this completed series, epic fantasy blends with the wisdom of old souls to create a unique coming of age story of courage and honor in the midst of evil. Slavery is pitted against freedom, anger against forgiveness, and a desire to live peacefully against the necessity to take up the sword.It’s a story of bitter estrangement and broken hearts, of deception and unfettered ambition. For Raze Anvrell it’s a journey of violence, redemption, and his soul’s growth as he transforms from a reckless youth into a man with a rich legacy of souls.
Magic, politics, love, and madness collide in this fantasy adventure. For lovers of beauty and battle, and complex characters willing to risk everything in the fight for their souls.”
D. Wallace Peach has the rare distinction of becoming my favorite fantasy author based on the quality of her storytelling methods. I haven’t read a single book by this author that I haven’t loved.
Imagine my glee, when I found out she had begun a new series, called, The Shattered Sea. Book One, The Soul Swallowers, is everything I knew it would be—brilliant, creative, and unforgettable.
When Raze Anvrell leaves the wealth and the safety of his home after his young wife is brutally murdered, he suspects that his family was to blame for her demise. Determined to strike out on his own, he flees to Ravenwood, where the souls of the unbound dwell.
Everyone wears an empty soulstone which is given to all of the people at the Temple of Souls. When people die their soul transfers into the pendant. To die without their soulstone allows a soul to drift forever in the ether. The individual’s skills, aptitudes, and the very essence of their personality would then be lost to future generations.
Raze meets Briyon, the owner of his own freehold, who invites the young man to join him in making a new life. Briyon becomes the father figure in Raze’s life and when he dies, Raze swallows his first soul.
Imagine being who you are and accepting the soul essence of someone else into your existence. New skills and knowledge must integrate, for better or worse. If you swallow too many souls, disaster prevails as the personalities clash for dominion, madness being the end result.
It is in this world where Raze follows the whispers of his soul into unknown territory where only the brave survive.
I felt the magic breathe through the pages of this book with an ancient wisdom that touched my own soul. At the book’s ending, I found myself reluctantly thrust back into my world hating to let the fantasy go.
Character Believability: 5
Flow and Pace: 5
Reader Engagement: 5
Reader Enrichment: 5
Reader Enjoyment: 5
Overall Rate: 5 out of 5 Fairies
*I follow the Amazon Rating System*
Author, D. Wallace Peach
D. Wallace Peach started writing later in life after the kids were grown and a move left her with hours to fill. Years of working in business surrendered to a full-time indulgence in the imaginative world of books, and when she started writing, she was instantly hooked. Diana lives in a log cabin amongst the tall evergreens and emerald moss of Oregon’s Coastal Mountains with her husband, two dogs, and Pinky the Cat.
For book descriptions, excerpts, maps, and behind the scenes info, please visit http://dwallacepeachbooks.com.
For her blog on all things writing, please visit http://mythsofthemirror.com.
Ready for an adventure?
The Sorcerer’s Garden
Sunwielder
The Bone Wall
The Melding of Aeris
The Rose Shield Tetralogy:
Catling’s Bane, Book I
Oathbreakers’ Guild, Book II
Farlanders’ Law, Book III
Kari’s Reckoning, Book IV
The Dragon Soul Saga:
Myths of the Mirror, Book I
Eye of Fire, Book II
Eye of Blind, Book III
Eye of Fire, Book IV
Grumpy Ana and the Grouchy Monsters: A Children’s Space Tale
For her blog on all things writing, please visit D. Wallace Peach at mythsofthemirror.com.
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This has been a magical interlude at the hands of the author. Thanks for stopping by to hear about Soul Swallowers. I can’t wait for the second book in the series!!
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That’s the bad part about epic fantasy books. Going back to the real world. But, darn it, we must. Enjoyed the review!
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Thanks, Frank. Diana Peach weaves some of the best fantasy around. She’s a fabulous writer! ❤️
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Thanks so much for giving the review a peek, Frank. Colleen is every author’s dream with her reviews. 🙂 Happy Reading.
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What a fab review!!!!
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Thanks, Ritu. I don’t know how she does it, but this new series is so creative! ❤️
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Sounds it!
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Colleen is spoiling me, Ritu. Thanks for stopping by to read the review. ❤
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Worth it lovely 😍😍😍
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I just bought your book Fairies, Myths, & Magic, A Summer Celebration and added it to my Kindle Fire collection. 🙂
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Thank you! What a lovely morning message. ❤️ There will be a Winter Solstice book in December also. ❤️
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I look forward to it!
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It’s fabulous, Eugenia. Colleen is a magical poet and storyteller. 🙂
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Wonderful review! ♥
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Thanks, Billy. I love Diana’s writing. She transports you to different times and places. It’s perfect. ❤
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Thanks for taking a peek at Colleen’s review, Billy Ray. I’m jumping for joy over here (I better be careful!) Have a wonderful day, my friend. ❤
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I follow D on Amazon and saw this in my notifications. I will return after your informative review, Colleen!
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Another fabulous book and the beginning of a series I can’t wait to read more of. Terri, the whole idea of being able to swallow someone’s soul, for better or worse… WOW! What possibilities. ❤
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Thank you, Terri. Colleen’s review gave me the biggest grin. If you happen to pick the book up, I hope you enjoy it. 😀
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Ah! Thank you, thank you, Colleen. What a wonderful review, and I’m so pleased that you shared it. Happy dance time. Lol. Things ramp up quite a bit in book 2, so buckle in, and I hope you enjoy it just as much as the first. You are the best, my friend. Hugs!
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Diana, you have such a gift of storytelling. I escape into your worlds leaving our world behind. It’s sheer bliss. I’m excited for the second book. If you write it… I’ll read it. ❤
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Ha ha. I’ll work on it (my muse is about to read me the riot act for loafing around this summer).
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LOL! Well, I can’t complain. I have plenty more of your books to read. 😀 Sometimes you just have to rest your brain. ❤
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What a compelling review! Diana is too good at creating a different world…no wonder the readers forgets where he is! What I love is her vocabulary and choice of words. Some modern writers don’t care about slang and swear words, which really ruin a good book.
Congratulations Diana, I can understand the thrill if first few reviews. 🙂
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Thanks so much Balroop. Diana’s writing is the best. I agree about her vocabulary and descriptions. She puts you in the scene. ❤
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Thanks so much for the lovely comment, Balroop. I just love words – everything about them. I know that you understand exactly what I mean. Colleen’s review really made my day. Happy Writing, my friend. ❤
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Reblogged this on Where Genres Collide.
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Thanks for sharing, Traci!
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You’re welcome, D.!
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This is a great review of Diana’s book, Colleen.
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Thanks so much, Robbie. She is my favorite fantasy author. She is truly amazing. ❤
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Thanks for stopping by to read, Robbie. Colleen always writes such wonderful reviews and I was just tickled to see this one show up. Have a lovely day and fabulous weekend. ❤
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A wonderful review, sis. I too am a huge fan of Diana’s writing and story telling. ❤
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Oh, this is a fab story, Sis. Soul swallowing… think of the possibilities! 😮💜🦄🔮
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Thanks so much for the lovely comment and my big smile, Adele. Colleen’s reviews are a delight for any author, and I’m so grateful! Have a wonderful Sunday and Happy Writing!
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Thank you, Diana. xxx
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What a powerful review of Diana’s Soul Swallower’s! Congrats to Diana. I have Soul Swallowers in my TBR and am looking forward to reading it. Love and hugs to you and to Diana. 💕💖💕
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Hi, Michelle. I know you will love this story! I can’t wait for the second book. 😍❤️
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Thanks so much, Michelle. I hope when you get around to the story, you enjoy the read. Hugs back atcha! Have an awesome Sunday. 🙂
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Thanks, Diana. It was fantastic! Our oldest son and family are moving back. We had a wonderful day with both our oldest and our youngest and their families. Move in day is tomorrow.
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Amazing review. I can see that you are a huge fan of Diana’s writing. 🙂
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Her writing speaks to me. She’s my writing idol. ❤️
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Thanks for stopping by to check out the review, Marje. Colleen has been very kind and generous to me. I need to send her flowers or something! Lol. Have a wonderful week!
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