Her father-king wants war. Her messianic brother wants peace. The black god wants his due. She suffers all the consequences. King Vieri's war again...
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Sep 17, 2011
Stephen
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Take NOTICE Goodreaders...there is much TALENT here…
Moses Siregar III has written an excellent beginning to what appears to be a very promising debut novel of the same name. In a setting reminiscent of an ancient Greek epic where amoral, capricious gods walk the land with their worshippers (and occasionally step on them), two city-states have been locked in a bloody war for a decade...
...The Black God, Lord Danato, is well pleased, but not satisfied.
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Moses Siregar III has written an excellent beginning to what appears to be a very promising debut novel of the same name. In a setting reminiscent of an ancient Greek epic where amoral, capricious gods walk the land with their worshippers (and occasionally step on them), two city-states have been locked in a bloody war for a decade...
...The Black God, Lord Danato, is well pleased, but not satisfied.
Rezzia is More...
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Aug 24, 2011
Shawn
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Lucia is excited that her mother has delivered a brother. And not just any baby boy, but a Haissem, with the power to rescue the world and spread the light of the gods. To Lucia's horror, the wonderful day is horribly twisted when she sees The Black God, Lord Danato by her mother in the birthing pool.
The death of the Queen was only the first time Lucia was witness to the appearance of Lord Danato.
Years later, when the siblings have grown, their nation of Rezzia is at war with Pawelon. Lu More...
The death of the Queen was only the first time Lucia was witness to the appearance of Lord Danato.
Years later, when the siblings have grown, their nation of Rezzia is at war with Pawelon. Lu More...
Sep 30, 2011
T.
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As I sit down to write this review I struggle to find the words to say. But maybe that is the review. Siregar creates a strong world with dynamic (if not slightly plain) characters and an epic war plotline that touches the Gods themselves.
However at the end of the day I just didn't feel any of it. In some ways the novel was too well-rounded. We were introduced to all the main characters on both sides of the conflict (which will bring me to anyother criticism soon) we were even allowe More...
However at the end of the day I just didn't feel any of it. In some ways the novel was too well-rounded. We were introduced to all the main characters on both sides of the conflict (which will bring me to anyother criticism soon) we were even allowe More...
Aug 21, 2011
Rex
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I read the novella in a single sitting today, and I wanted to write about my experience while it was still fresh.
First, the positives. The character building is fantastic. Caio and Lucia steal the show, but there is enough substance with other minor characters that I am definitely looking forward to picking up the full novel. The underlying religious themes and blind political devotion experienced by both sides was well done and will certainly be fleshed out even more in the 85 chapt More...
First, the positives. The character building is fantastic. Caio and Lucia steal the show, but there is enough substance with other minor characters that I am definitely looking forward to picking up the full novel. The underlying religious themes and blind political devotion experienced by both sides was well done and will certainly be fleshed out even more in the 85 chapt More...
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Jul 07, 2011
Megan
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I've read quite a few Indie published books, and to be perfectly honest, most of them are not worth my time. Moses Siregar's The Black God's War: A Novella was a pleasant exception! This novella consists of 15 chapters and is used to introduce Siregar's upcoming novel of the same name. I gobbled it up during two very busy afternoons, and it left me wanting more. I eagerly await the August 1st release date!
The Black God's War is set in a country called Rezzia, a polytheistic nation. The More...
The Black God's War is set in a country called Rezzia, a polytheistic nation. The More...
Feb 16, 2011
Grace
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A day of wondrous glory, a day of devastating despair. A long-awaited, holy child is born and minutes later his mother dies. Lucia, his 10-year-old sister, is the only one who can see Lord Danato, the god who takes their mother's life. Nothing in Lucia's own life will never be the same again. Haunted by regular visitations from Lord Danato, and living in the shadow of her holy brother, Lucia must find her place in the world. 19 years later, Lucia's father, King Vieri is leading the Rezzia people
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Nov 04, 2010
Richard
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I enjoyed reading The Black God’s War: A Novella Introducing a new Epic Fantasy. I was fascinated by the setting and the characters. Here the gods take an active role in matters, they interact with the world and work on behalf of the Rezzians. In contrast, the Pawelons rely on their sages who employ magic. Both sides are well thought out and distinct. You get a feel for each culture even though the novella focuses more on the Rezzians. Moses avoids labeling one side as “evil”. Both sides in the
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Aug 29, 2010
Monique
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This taster novella gives you a few bites of what's sure to be a meaty epic. Siregar obviously has a strong gift for story telling and paints an almost dreamlike world in The Black God's War. It has many of the things fantasy readers have come to expect - nations warring more out of tradition than cause, gods with elemental gifts and a young prince at the center of it.
The world of the Rezzians and the bare glimpse we get of their rival Pawelons is clearly well thought out and nuanced. More...
The world of the Rezzians and the bare glimpse we get of their rival Pawelons is clearly well thought out and nuanced. More...
Jul 03, 2011
Ron
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The Black God’s War is a novella, a teaser for another, full length work that should be coming out this summer. For now, we will only follow part of the full character cast, and there will be resolution to only one story arc.
And it works.
I know I will be reading and reviewing the full thing as soon as possible. Mr. Siregar does an excellent storytelling job in this debut, unfolding pages and pages of a tale spun with a degree of elegance I did not fully expect.
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And it works.
I know I will be reading and reviewing the full thing as soon as possible. Mr. Siregar does an excellent storytelling job in this debut, unfolding pages and pages of a tale spun with a degree of elegance I did not fully expect.
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Aug 10, 2011
John
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Wow. I can't believe this is Moses' first published fiction. What a great read. A political thriller of two opposing royal houses engaged in a holy war powered by magic. The technology level is at the sword and shield level. But both sides posses different magical skills that come into play in the conflict. What's not to like? It simply whets my appetite for the rest of this story. Can't wait to read the novel when it's published. Kudos, Moses, keep 'em coming.
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Nov 08, 2011
Suz
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This novella was OK, especially for a Kindle freebie. It's made of a selection of 15 early chapters from an 85 chapter "epic." It was decently written, and there were some fun ideas in the book.
This particular selection of chapters centers around a brother-sister pair who are the leaders of a country and have been endowed with powers by their patron gods. Their country is involved in a holy war against another country (of non-believers, of course). The parallels betwee More...
This particular selection of chapters centers around a brother-sister pair who are the leaders of a country and have been endowed with powers by their patron gods. Their country is involved in a holy war against another country (of non-believers, of course). The parallels betwee More...
Oct 09, 2010
Arthur
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You will want to read more after finishing this wonderful, well-crafted novella. The Black God’s War by Moses Siregar, a brilliant new author, is a treasure chest for those of us looking for new and exciting epic fantasy fiction. This is a spiritual trip painted in gloriously descriptive terms of good and black gods, fascinating characters, and a panorama of mystical places. I found myself wanting to get to the next page before finishing the one I was on to see what was going to happen next to t
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Jul 07, 2011
Gef
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This was a free novella I snagged through the Amazon Kindle Store. It's epic fantasy, which is not a genre I have found much enjoyment in over the years despite my efforts. Siregar's method of promotion intrigued me, though: promote the epic novel, which is due for release in August, by offering fifteen of the early chapters for free that provide their own storyline and give a clear sense of what to expect from the longer work.
While the novel is bound to include a multitude of characte More...
While the novel is bound to include a multitude of characte More...
May 24, 2011
Echo
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For this book I wish I could give an additional half a star for I feel too crude giving it only four. The writing was wonderful and I had no trouble with this author's style.
With this Novella I was thoroughly wrapped within all of the strings of story lining. Being a Greek Mythology, well, nerd and a lover of all things Roman I had no problem with throwing my mind into it all. For that I am also guilty of connecting the Gods in this book with the Greek Gods. Alone, the Gods in this Novell More...
With this Novella I was thoroughly wrapped within all of the strings of story lining. Being a Greek Mythology, well, nerd and a lover of all things Roman I had no problem with throwing my mind into it all. For that I am also guilty of connecting the Gods in this book with the Greek Gods. Alone, the Gods in this Novell More...
Feb 21, 2011
Connie
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Although, I have to admit that I really wasn't in the right frame of mind to read this book. I just couldn't get into it. Now having said that, I really think it would have been a fantastic read if I had been in the right mindset. I loved how the "gods" were part of the story at times, right there in midst of everything that was going on, yet they weren't =-) anyone that has read the book will understand...I look forward to seeing the full blown version in May of this year and will
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Nov 17, 2010
Stacey
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Great story concept, with opposing forces being driven by incompatible ideologies. I really enjoyed the descriptions of battle, the references to their gods, and the different perspectives of the same events. The "romance" portion of the dialogue seemed more like a rough draft though, and I found that jarring, especially being in the midst of other writing that flowed well. It was almost like two different manuscripts were spliced together.
I also found the backwards words a More...
I also found the backwards words a More...
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Aug 11, 2010
Michael
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Excellent introduction and I am very excited to read the ENTIRE epic! It is a riveting story of a family at war. The father is the King of the land, his daughter, Lucia, is leading the troops, and his son, Caio, is the savior of the land. All the while the kids are regularly visited by the gods that they worship, including Lord Danato, the Black God, who first visit was to escort her mother to the afterlife right after the birth of her brother.
I cannot wait to see what Moses has in More...
I cannot wait to see what Moses has in More...
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Sep 25, 2011
Noor
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This is an interesting book. I bought it because David Farland recommended it in one of his Daily Kicks. I started reading it initially but couldn't get into, then left for about half a year. Then a few days ago, I picked it up and started reading it again and was pleasantly surprised. Its like a blend of the Illiad, Egyptian mythology and Dune. It was the likeness to Dune though that kept me reading. The story revolves around a brother and sister blessed with gifts by the Gods. They have a stra
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Jan 19, 2011
Bryan
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Two sons, one an embarrassment, the other prophesied to rule the world. Two armies, facing each other for nine years of war. A tortured princess. A bodyguard torn between duty and love. Moses Siregar III's "The Black God's War" novella has all the right ingredients and his prose lives up to the challenge--an exciting new epic fantasy is soon to arrive.
It's taken me far too long to read this tale, and I am reading an older draft, but I'm so glad I waited until I had the focus More...
It's taken me far too long to read this tale, and I am reading an older draft, but I'm so glad I waited until I had the focus More...
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Mar 26, 2011
Barbara
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A good taste of a bigger tale for all epic fantasy lovers out there. Don't miss the complete novel next year if you like this genre.
Please note that I'm not an epic fantasy frequent reader, so I might not be aware of genre cliches!
Still the novella was well written, and I assume the complete novel will be even better. If you like the genre, that is!
Please note that I'm not an epic fantasy frequent reader, so I might not be aware of genre cliches!
Still the novella was well written, and I assume the complete novel will be even better. If you like the genre, that is!
Jul 11, 2011
Nathalia
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FANTASTIC read, I honestly can't wait to read the entire series. I usually don't like books that use religion as its main theme but wow, this book keeps you reading with the use of great characterization and amazing world building. The only reason this book took me longer than a week to read was simply because life kept getting in the way.
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Sep 20, 2011
Bonnie
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Intriguing introduction to the full length novel by the same name. I would definitely be interested in continuing, the author's writing was quite vivid and kept you enthralled in this different world. Definitely worth trying!
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Jun 08, 2011
Melanie
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I couldn't finish this one because the characters and their actions were inconsistent and confusing. The characters all blended together, their dialogue and way of thinking too similar to keep them separate. They didn't stand out from each other.
While the opening lured me in, the further I read, the more difficult it became to like the story. It felt a bit forced in places like there was something missing that should have been filled in with more depth.
I realize this is an in More...
While the opening lured me in, the further I read, the more difficult it became to like the story. It felt a bit forced in places like there was something missing that should have been filled in with more depth.
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Jun 03, 2011
MsBDiamondDiva1
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This book really is amazing, but I feel like the author is going to go overboard with the full version. The full version is going to be 85 chapters!!! Really!!! How much of war and love can we take. Please think about this....maybe splitting the book up would work better....just saying.
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May 17, 2011
Douglas
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The first chapter was a bit slow for me perhaps because I was thrown in with a great deal of unfamiliar names and culture. However, once we moved forward 19 years (a chapter later), the story began to engage me. There were many clever turns of phrase, and the implementation of miracles instead of magic made this a very intriguing read. I always enjoy a respectful treatment of religion. There were strong characters, too.
This short novella was made of select chapters pulled from an upc More...
This short novella was made of select chapters pulled from an upc More...
Mar 04, 2011
James
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Awesome. This was just a teaser, though. Waiting for the whole book this spring!
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Dec 23, 2010
Emily
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Great book as far as writing style, but not my normal genre and not really my thing.
Aug 11, 2010
Moses
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I will say this. I loved it so much I had to write it.
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Aug 03, 2011
Zuly
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Just okay. I could tell that it was the writer's first attempt at fantasy. I would have suggested he write more and then rewrite when he developed his skills.
