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Storm of Arranon (Storm of Arranon #1)

by R.E. Sheahan (Goodreads Author)

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Beneath Erynn's petite build, curly red hair, and startling blue eyes, lies a deeply hidden secret.If the truth about her were revealed, her life would be in danger. Her dream to be a fighter pilot would tailspin,crash, and burst into flames.
Jaer's wise brown eyes reflect his smoldering strength. An enigma, charismatic and moody, he is a physically powerful warrior who de...more

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Published by Rule of Three Press (first published January 1st 2011)

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Mar 01, 2013 D.H. Nevins rated it 4 of 5 stars

Ms. Sheahan is a talented writer who easily drew me into the worlds she so expertly created. It was exciting to follow along with Erynn as she discovered more and more about herself and her powers. The characters on both worlds were interesting and in a few cases, they had surprises of their own. There was so much in this story that pulled me in. I loved that Erynn is constantly thrown into danger, I adored her connection with the animals and the fact that she has such incredible power is like t...more

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Nov 14, 2012 Forever YA Fiction rated it 4 of 5 stars

Here’s one of those books that prove you shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover. We are not saying we didn’t like the cover. It’s just we thought it was a bit busy and were afraid the story would also be too complicated. But we were wrong.R.E. Sheahan does a wonderful job bringing you into two different worlds you will fall in love with. It’s set in the future with the good vs. evil story line. This book has just the enough description that helps you imagine it and doesn’t overpower the story. We...more

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Oct 07, 2012 OpenBookSociety.com rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Storm of Arranon is well written, exciting, fast-paced, action filled, and a gentle love story with intriguing characters. A great story, told at a perfect pace for young adults.

The characters had interesting powers, Eyrnn was clearly an empath but the author wrote about it in a way that described it in pictures and she never needed to tell us she was an empath. Her connection to animals didn’t happen overnight so seemed a natural addition to her powers. As fo...more

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Jul 25, 2012 Brian rated it 5 of 5 stars

For those who don't like to read long reviews, I can sum this up by saying Storm of Arranon is an incredible read, well worth your time.

That said, Storm of Arranon follows Erynn, a military student on the planet of Korin and the daughter of one of Korin's most famous generals. Her entire life, she has been forced to hide a major secret about her past as well as her mysterious powers that she herself does not even understand. When treachery rears its head in the political powers on Korin, she sud...more For those who don't like to read long reviews, I can sum this up by saying Storm of Arranon is an incredible read, well worth your time.

That said, Storm of Arranon follows Erynn, a military student on the planet of Korin and the daughter of one of Korin's most famous generals. Her entire life, she has been forced to hide a major secret about her past as well as her mysterious powers that she herself does not even understand. When treachery rears its head in the political powers on Korin, she suddenly finds herself swept into a war in which Korin, and its sister planet of Arranon, are threatened by annihilation. Revelations about Erynn's life comes to light and she soon learns that she has a mysterious connection to Arranon. She finds she may be the key to saving both planets, finding love along the way.

When reading this, I found it hard to believe that it was R.E. Sheahan's debut novel in that her writing style screams of seasoned pro. The balance between detail, story, and characterization is impeccably executed. Nearly all of the characters are deep and complex and grow throughout the story. Though the main villain in the novel does not really share the same level of characterization as the other key players(I'm leaving out the name in case of spoilers), you gain an understanding of him based on the overall story of his people.

When reading Storm of Arranon, the world was brought vividly to life in my mind by the author's wonderfully realized sense of the world(s) they have created. You can tell that an extreme amount of care went into developing Arranon and Korin, whether from the description of species native to the planets, the unique environments, or from the inhabited towns/cities. R.E.Sheahan has invested a level of world building that in no way feels forced or unnatural.

Storm of Arranon is a wonderful sci-fi adventure full of fun, action, and even a little romance. I could see this book making a wonderful movie! Though I hated to see the book end, I was happy to see it left open for further volumes in the series while still wrapping up in a satisfying way. I look forward to the continuation of Erynn's story.(less)

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May 07, 2013 Charlene rated it 3 of 5 stars

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This is a highly detailed fantasy adventure with a clear enemy and a very strong female protagonist. The world-building is also very layered and complex, and I was impressed by the new language the author developed for the world. It added a lot of realism to the story, and I was even picking up on what often repeated words meant before it was revealed. There's actually a lot to the world that is created in this story and at times I felt it wasn't set up or explained very well. It felt like the s...more

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May 14, 2012 Lisa Taylor rated it 4 of 5 stars

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At first glance, I really loved the look of this book. The cover is a bit cluttered, but the typography of the title is beautiful and the description sounded like an exciting and unique story.

The beginning starts off full of action. When I first started reading, I told my sister, "this is going to be one of those books I can't put down." The author gives just enough history in the beginning so that the reader understands what is going on, but splits it up among exciting action scenes. At first,...more At first glance, I really loved the look of this book. The cover is a bit cluttered, but the typography of the title is beautiful and the description sounded like an exciting and unique story.

The beginning starts off full of action. When I first started reading, I told my sister, "this is going to be one of those books I can't put down." The author gives just enough history in the beginning so that the reader understands what is going on, but splits it up among exciting action scenes. At first, the main character's powers were hard to understand, but later the reader realizes why her powers seemed strange and undeveloped...because they were!

The main character grows a lot during the story. She finds she's capable of things she never imagined, and I really liked that. I also like that the romance of the story wasn't the main focus of the book, though sometimes I wondered where it came from. It took most of the book for me to get a grasp on the relationships between Erynn and the other characters. I feel like the author was trying to put in a little bit of everything to attract a wider audience...and nothing wrong with that! This is a book that girls, boys, men and women can all enjoy.

The reading did slow down some for me in the middle. The opening of fast action gives away to growth and learning, which isn't bad, but easier to put down. As the end approached, though, I found myself wanting to pick the book back up more and more. I can forgive the slower pace in the middle since the spaces of less action brought so much depth and growth to the characters, so not really a plus or minus there...just a fact.

I won't give away any spoilers, but the end took a turn that I didn't expect. I found the ending much more satisfying than the typical "good destroys evil" plot. The author definitely conveys a message with the way the book ends, and I liked that.

There were a few typos sprinkled through the book, but they weren't enough to detract from the story. The author also tended to invent words to describe animals and other things since this is a futuristic world completely different from ours. That's great, especially when she included enough description to let the reader know what type of animal the word referred to. Sometimes though, no description was offered and the comparison would fall flat.

Still, any and all complaints I could find about this book are small details. The story is good, the writing is straight forward and relatively fast paced, and the characters are believable. Definitely a solid read, and I'd be happy to read the rest of this series when it comes out, or any other work by R.E. Sheahan.(less)

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May 10, 2012 My Book Addiction and More MBA rated it 4 of 5 stars

STORM OF ARRANON by RE Sheahan is the first in this series of young adult science fiction novel written in the third person. You will meet Erynn Yager, the main character and hear her inner monologue throughout the story. Erynn finds herself in a fight with an alien race to save Arranon, a planet that she has a strong connection to. During her time on Arranon , Erynn finds love, trust and friendship. This book is the first si-fi I have read and I must say the author has made me a fan. I am looki...more

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Jun 30, 2012 R.E. Sheahan rated it 5 of 5 stars · (Review from the author)

Well, since I wrote it, I should love it! I should, and do, believe the story is great. I worked hard, wrote, rewrote, let critique groups give their opinions and suggestions. Some I took, some I didn't, and rewrote again. I printed it in different fonts, I read it aloud, I read it in different places, until I was happy with the finished work. Are there some typos? Yes, but not many. The biggest problem for me was formatting. I'm not happy with the formatting issues on the e-books. Still trying...more

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Feb 17, 2013 Sarah rated it 3 of 5 stars

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(Source: I received a digital copy of this book for free on a read-to-review basis. Thanks to author R. E. Sheahan.)
Erynn is special. What people don’t know about her is that she has a mixed parentage background, and that this seems to have given her special powers.
Erynn’s biological father is from Arranon, while he mother was from Korin. Korin and Arranon are now at war with a powerful and clever enemy, and Erynn is training to be an Interceptor pilot.

One day Erynn is kidnapped by some men on a...more (Source: I received a digital copy of this book for free on a read-to-review basis. Thanks to author R. E. Sheahan.)
Erynn is special. What people don’t know about her is that she has a mixed parentage background, and that this seems to have given her special powers.
Erynn’s biological father is from Arranon, while he mother was from Korin. Korin and Arranon are now at war with a powerful and clever enemy, and Erynn is training to be an Interceptor pilot.

One day Erynn is kidnapped by some men on a spacecraft, who have come to plunder resources for their own planet. Luckily Erynn is able to escape, and is then aided by some men that she meets as she is escaping.
It seems that these people are aware of Erynn’s special gifts though, and several parties want to find her and use her. Erynn is about to find out just what powers her mixed parentage heritage has given her, and what her place is in the war.

This is quite an interesting story, which is part fantasy, and part sci-fi. Fantasy because it takes place on different planets to ours and sci-fi because there are space ships and aliens! (you’ve got to love spaceships and aliens!)

Erynn was a girl who knew what she wanted and wasn’t afraid to go for it. She was very protective of her father, who everyone believed to be her biological father, and was quite indignant when her true biological father was mentioned. She stayed strong when things looked bad, and even did things that might have been considered foolish in her search for the truth. She was also compassionate, and always tried to help others if she could.

Jaer was one of the men who helped her escape, and although there were small glances and electric sparks between the two of them, this wasn’t a main storyline. Jaer was clear minded and methodical, whilst still being human. He worked so hard to keep Erynn safe and achieve his mission, and it was nice when he thought of her as more than his duty.

The storyline was fast paced, with action in forests, by lakes, in hostels, and even on aircraft, with strange animals, magic, ghosts, and even explosions. I did have a little trouble keeping up with what was going on but I tend to have that problem with fantasy! A real fantasy fan will surely love this book and have no trouble keeping up.
There was a proper ending to this book, although there was also a sneaky final chapter that gave us a bit of a teaser as to what to expect in the next book in the series.
Overall; an action-packed sci-fi-fantasy, that fantasy fans will whizz through.
6.5 out of 10.
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Sep 05, 2012 Laura Thomas rated it 4 of 5 stars

The story takes place in the future. The daughter of a famous general, Erynn is in training to be an interceptor fighter pilot. A sudden betrayal reveals an alien species has infiltrated the government at its highest levels. They want to harvest the planets of Korin and Arranon for their resources, which means total annihilation. With betrayal everywhere Erynn and her friends are not sure who to trust anymore.

Forced to flee Korin and seek safety on Arranon, Erynn learns about the mystery of her...more The story takes place in the future. The daughter of a famous general, Erynn is in training to be an interceptor fighter pilot. A sudden betrayal reveals an alien species has infiltrated the government at its highest levels. They want to harvest the planets of Korin and Arranon for their resources, which means total annihilation. With betrayal everywhere Erynn and her friends are not sure who to trust anymore.

Forced to flee Korin and seek safety on Arranon, Erynn learns about the mystery of her origins and her ability of Prophesy. She begins to understand her connection to the planet. A secret forced upon her since childhood may hold the key to saving both planet if only she can unlock it in time.

What an adventure! It is fantasy and science fiction all rolled up in one.

I really enjoyed reading Storm of Arranon. All of the characters are well-developed and understandable and the world building is almost visual without being too complicated and overshadowing the plot.

Erynn’s connection to the animals on Arranon was fun to read. I kept trying to envision what a Capora looked like – maybe a cross between a yak and a horse? And the Maejen, maybe a giant species of timber wolf?

R.E. Sheahan does a superb job of world building. She shows you the planets, their inhabitants and their cities, revealing an earnest desire for you to easily understand and enter these worlds.

If you have seen Avatar and remember how the flora and fauna all glowed with iridescent,brilliant colors, that is how I picture the Anim Blath.

They are alive, sentient, and they speak to Erynn, sing to her. Like the living voice of Arranon.

There is a budding romance between Jaer and Erynn, but the author kept it in its place. It was not the focal point of the plot but did add to my interest.

Storm of Arranon has magic, action, good and evil, friendship and romance, with an out of this world flavor. I think young readers and adults will enjoy this story. So well written, I was surprised that this was R.E. Sheahan’s debut novel. This story can stand alone and the ending is very satisfying. I am happy to hear there will be more. A great beginning to a series.

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Aug 26, 2012 Beth rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Erynn Yager is a military student on the planet of Korin. She is a also the daughter to one of Korin’s most famous generals. Erynn has been hiding a secret her whole life, a secret that just might hold the key to saving Korin and the planet of Arranon. Erynn dreams of being a fighter pilot but an alien enemy has other plans for Korin, Arranon and Erynn’s future.

Storm of Arranon is a beautifully descriptive story, bringing you into another world. Erynn is a young girl who thinks of herself as an...more

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Jun 27, 2012 Darlene rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Sci-fi buffs of both genders

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This would be an awesome movie! The writer is so clear in what she's written that I can see everything as if it were a movie. This is equal to Pandora in its awesomeness. The author keeps you on the edge of your seat and doesn't let go. I couldn't stop reading once I was into it. I had to, life, you know. But once I had a moment I was immersed in this universe.

There is a strong fem main character. She doesn't know her abilities and has even felt left out most of her life, but that seems to be a...more

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Jun 26, 2012 Meg rated it 4 of 5 stars

I loved the female protagonist in this book (and the cover art!). This is not a genre I've read very much of but I think I'm a convert. If a novel is supposed to have something at stake for the characters, what better than the destruction of their world? This tension as well as the special powers and unique life forms in this novel got me hooked. Read this!

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Jul 20, 2012 Yolanda rated it 3 of 5 stars

I think that the audience that the author is reaching for is a young audience, perhaps teenagers. It is G-rated. The heroine is a young girl who considers herself an outcast, but the future of two worlds are in her hands. It's science fiction, and it's a love story. The author builds up the character's personalities as she builds up the storyline. The characters are very real and emotional. There were a few places towards the beginning of the story that I felt that someone had edited the story,...more

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Aug 30, 2012 Robert Chase Harris rated it 5 of 5 stars

Beautifully written, quick moving, and exciting. A glimpse into a very believable future. We loved this book. A strong but immature young woman with special powers and a kind of second sight is thrust into a battle for two worlds. Her father hid the facts of her birth to save her life. Shame turns to self-acceptance when she finds that the very birth and the gifts that were forbidden and hidden make her the catalyst for good to overcome evil. Wonderful characters that make you want to know more...more

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Feb 07, 2013 Juliette Brandt rated it 4 of 5 stars

There were things I liked about this book and things I didn't. Overall, I think this novel is great for science fiction/fantasy young adult fans. It's definitely unique, so it's not lot any other novel you're gonna pick up when browsing through the young adult section. Read the rest of this review here:Paperbacks and Frosting

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Jan 23, 2013 Robin rated it 5 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. The author did a good job showing the struggle, emotionally and physically,faced by the protagonist. I was drawn into the story and was emotionally vested in Erynn's plight and the outcome of her struggle. I look forward to reading more of this author's works.

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It was really good, even though it was confusing at times.

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Mar 19, 2013 Jane rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Characters with interesting powers, just the right amount of self doubt about themselves, while continuing with their missions. The world building is amazing, filled with details of the planet, animals and the special connection between the planet and the characters.

Highly recommend this book.

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Before I wrote, I read. Voraciously. When I wasn’t able to read, I listened to audio books on tape or CD. Still do.
Hi. My name is Robynn E Sheahan and I live and write from the Cascade Mountains of the Pacific Northwest.

I started to dabble in writing while working as a Paramedic/Firefighter in Northern California. Trust me, it’s not like it appears on TV. There was plenty of time for books.
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