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Servant of the Gods
by
Valerie Douglas (Goodreads Author)
Orphaned as a child, Irisi became a mercenary to survive. Captured by the Egyptian army and made the spoils of war, she finds herself drawn to their commander. Though the attraction is mutual even he can't save her from enslavement and she's forced to fight in the ring for entertainment. In a desperate attempt to regain her freedom she throws herself on the mercy of the Go...more
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(first published October 21st 2011)
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The three words that come to mind for this story from beginning to end with its suspense, twists, glimpses of supernatural creatures, and exploration of one would sacrifice for the people they love is sensational, passionate and fierce. Ms. Douglas has taken Greek Gods and Goddesses and supernaturally transplanted them into the 21st century.
The plot is in set in ancient Egypt and the two fierce characters, Irisi, who was a child of a farm family who has to learn to fend for self when her family...more
The plot is in set in ancient Egypt and the two fierce characters, Irisi, who was a child of a farm family who has to learn to fend for self when her family...more
This is not your average warrior chick tale. Although Irisi, the title character, has an over-the-top success rate as a female fighter in a man's world, men get their due as well. Particularly in the case of her captor and later love, he is clearly a fine counterpart as a fighter, partner and leader in his own right. He fits well with her in every way. These characters are not one-dimensional as in so many action/fantasy stories. The good guys are good for a reason. The bad guys are ever so bad,...more
WOW! This is such a brilliant book, I have had to re-read parts of it, just because I couldn't let it go.
If you have the slightest interest or curiosity about ancient Egypt then PLEASE read this book. It is the story of Irisi, the current High Priestess of Isis, and her life. It is amazingly well written and you don't just read about it, you go there. Irisi is a strong female lead who has her counter-part in Khai, her General. This is a bitter-sweet romance that will leave you with a very tight...more
If you have the slightest interest or curiosity about ancient Egypt then PLEASE read this book. It is the story of Irisi, the current High Priestess of Isis, and her life. It is amazingly well written and you don't just read about it, you go there. Irisi is a strong female lead who has her counter-part in Khai, her General. This is a bitter-sweet romance that will leave you with a very tight...more
Servant of the Gods started out as many fantasy stories with a prophesy and a warrior coming from the north. I loved the fact that it was a woman, found that the she was blond kind of irksome, and the multitude of detailed sex scenes a little overkill. Don't get me wrong the sex scenes were nice but I get the point after the first 2 or 3. Also, the constant reminder that she was so different from everyone she was saving was beyond me. Her hair was constantly mentioned. Ok, we get it she has awes...more
As a huge fan of everything Ancient Egypt, I was excited to find this book when browsing the Kindle freebies. I wish I could give it a higher rating, but I continually felt as if the author needed to undergo one more edit. That being said, if you can get past an over usage of ellipses and the occasional odd phraseology, it's a story worth reading. I recommend it for those who can look beyond these minor stylistic choices and immerse themselves in the story.
Not my cuppa tea, but it is free on Kindle today 2/5/12.
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Valerie Douglas is a prolific writer and a genre-crosser, much to the delight of her fans. A fan of authors from almost every genre from Isaac Asimov to Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, she writes classic fantasy, romance, suspense, and as V.J. Devereaux, erotic romance. Who knows what will pop up down the road!
Happily married, she's companion to two dogs, four cats and an African clawed frog named Hopper wh...more
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