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Day of Sacrifice: The Prophecy (Day of Sacrifice #1)
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Stacey Wallace Benefiel (Goodreads Author)
With only three days left until her twenty-first birthday, her Day of Sacrifice, Flora Hamilton should be living it up. But when another Supernatural family puts a hit on her she’s forced to go into hiding with Julian, her gorgeous new Guardian Angel. Sometimes running for your life isn’t so bad.
Kindle Edition, 41 pages
Published
October 7th 2010
by Stacey Wallace Benefiel
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...“Hold your head up high. Your sacrifice to the Gods on this day will allow your family to thrive. They will gain the favor of the Gods. You have lived a good life and I have been proud to be your Guardian...”
Flora knows when and why she will die. She has lived her life under constant protection, waiting for this day to come. Many first borns have gone before her, continuing this tradition to the Gods. But Flora is a witch, a very powerful witch. When one Guardian fails, another will succeed....more
Flora knows when and why she will die. She has lived her life under constant protection, waiting for this day to come. Many first borns have gone before her, continuing this tradition to the Gods. But Flora is a witch, a very powerful witch. When one Guardian fails, another will succeed....more
To be honest, I didn’t know how much I would like this novella. I didn’t know if I could become completely enthralled in a story that was a mere twenty-seven pages, but I did. And I am so happy for that.
The story grabbed my attention right when I started reading and didn’t let go until I had read every last word. The characters were well-written and enjoyable to read, I wish I could read more about them since they were such great and readable characters.
The world Benefiel has created is both a...more
The story grabbed my attention right when I started reading and didn’t let go until I had read every last word. The characters were well-written and enjoyable to read, I wish I could read more about them since they were such great and readable characters.
The world Benefiel has created is both a...more
Day Of Sacrifice by S.W. Benefiel
Book 1
In the world of the supernaturals they have been giving their first born up so their family can prosper. When the first born hits their 21st birthday...it's all over. Flora Hamilton is three days away and it looks like her last days are going to tough ones. Her friend Aiden is twenty-one today, she ticked her Guardian off and has been left alone...which is a big no no...her twin sister has been trying to get hold her all night because there is a hit out fo...more
Book 1
In the world of the supernaturals they have been giving their first born up so their family can prosper. When the first born hits their 21st birthday...it's all over. Flora Hamilton is three days away and it looks like her last days are going to tough ones. Her friend Aiden is twenty-one today, she ticked her Guardian off and has been left alone...which is a big no no...her twin sister has been trying to get hold her all night because there is a hit out fo...more
In a world where supernatural powers are inherited, this gift doesn’t come without a sacrifice. To appease the gods, the first born in every family is to remain pure and be sacrificed on the day of their 21st birthday. Day of Sacrifice is about Flora Hamilton, a young woman who is 3 days away from her sacrifice when she’s caught in the middle of a hit from a rival family. On the day her best friend Aiden Grant is to give his life to the Gods, Flora’s forced to go on the run with her sexy guardia...more
I am very happy I came across this novella, it was absolutely enthralling. It had me hooked from the first page. The action, story, characters all very entertaining. As I was reading through this I saw great potential in this story line and how it could become a fantastic series and built upon. I found that I really wanted to get inside some of the other characters heads besides the main one, Flora. I wanted to be at that meeting when the father found out something had gone wrong, what he was th...more
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I just read 'Day of Sacrifice' and it was fantastic! This novella is a supernatural love story/action story. I really want to give a great review so you guys will read it right away, but I don't want to give out any spoilers. The characters, Julian and Flora, are awesome. Stacey Benefiel always comes up with the best names for her characters.
The world she has created in 'Day of Sacrifice' is genius and a bit frightening. Living your life knowing that you will be condemning your first born child...more
The world she has created in 'Day of Sacrifice' is genius and a bit frightening. Living your life knowing that you will be condemning your first born child...more
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Plot: I don’t read many short stories (I don’t really know why, either). This short story was pretty much filled non-stop action. The world you are thrown into is interesting and scary (human sacrifices = SCARY). All kinds of paranormal creatures are known and accepted (witches, vampires, werewolves, OH MY) In the short story there’s action, fighting, magic, and a little bit of steaminess ;)
Characters: I loved Flora, I felt she was SO brave for knowing she was her family’s sacrifice. I can’t ev...more
Characters: I loved Flora, I felt she was SO brave for knowing she was her family’s sacrifice. I can’t ev...more
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What an amazing novella to start off a new series! I started reading and didn't stop until the last page.
The characters are captivating, the story fantastic and the anticipation for the next installment unbearable!
Every supernatural family must sacrifice their first-born on the day of their 21st birthday in order to stay in favor with the Gods; this sacrifice will ensure prosperity and good fortune for the family. Each sacrifice is assigned a Guardian to watch over them; to keep them alive and o...more
The characters are captivating, the story fantastic and the anticipation for the next installment unbearable!
Every supernatural family must sacrifice their first-born on the day of their 21st birthday in order to stay in favor with the Gods; this sacrifice will ensure prosperity and good fortune for the family. Each sacrifice is assigned a Guardian to watch over them; to keep them alive and o...more
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Wow, what an original concept for a storyline. An easy read that sucks you in from the start right down to the last word on the last page. I read it in one afternoon and was left wanting more. The characters are well built and thought out, the storyline flowing easily. I fell in love with the two main characters and the relationship that developed between them. Bring on "Rebellion" next year. Congrats on a great book Stacey. :D
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Flora is three days away from her 21st birthday, a momentus miles stone as that is the day she is to be sacrificed to the gods. Her guardian angel is not impressed with her behavior and leaves her alone, something a guardian should never do. Little does Flora know that her estranged father has started a feud with a business partner and put Flora’s life in imminent danger. If she is not sacrificed on her 21st birthday her family will lose much more than their first-born daughter.
As Flora runs for...more
As Flora runs for...more
Day of Sacrifice is a great novella that puts you on the edge of your seat. Imagine a world where the first born child in your family is sacrficed to the gods in order to increase your families wealth. Flora has been raised to know that on her twenty first birthday she will be sacrificed for the good of her family. That in and of itself would be a hard pill to swallow, but at the same time Flora wants to enjoy the short life she has left and is labeled a wild child. The novella encompasses the t...more
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At 15,000 words this book is either a long short story or a short novella, depending on your perspective. Stacey's new series shows her versatility while retaining that wonderful writing style that I enjoyed so much in Glimpse, her YA series. This series is definitely for an older audience but every much as enjoyable.
The opening scene grabbed me right away and that is just the way I like it! Flora has a lot of spunk and a smart mouth, again...just the way I like it. The romance between Flora and...more
The opening scene grabbed me right away and that is just the way I like it! Flora has a lot of spunk and a smart mouth, again...just the way I like it. The romance between Flora and...more
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Day of Sacrifice is an amazing story!! I was hooked from the very beginning. The story explores a world in which first born children are expected to be sacrificed to the gods just so their families can gain wealth. I loved the main character Flora, she was headstrong, independent and didn't let anyone push her around.
The story was about a girl who had to grow up dealing with the fact that she was born to die. But being only three days away from her own DOS everything changes. She's attacked an...more
The story was about a girl who had to grow up dealing with the fact that she was born to die. But being only three days away from her own DOS everything changes. She's attacked an...more
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This was a pretty good story. Even though this was a short story, it would have been nice if the author explained some things in more detail. So in that regard, I do have a few questions:
1. Why did they want the favor of the Gods? Apparently there was a war and the supernaturals won against the humans. Okay...and? How did any of that come about? Where did the Gods come from?
2. When Flora finds out from her sister that their father's deal with the Fitzgerald's went south, why would the Fitzgerald...more
1. Why did they want the favor of the Gods? Apparently there was a war and the supernaturals won against the humans. Okay...and? How did any of that come about? Where did the Gods come from?
2. When Flora finds out from her sister that their father's deal with the Fitzgerald's went south, why would the Fitzgerald...more
Flora is a sacrifice. Julian is her new guardian. It is 3 days until her big Day of Sacrifice. She is being hunted instead. Will Julian protect her for the benefit of her family or together will they change the world?
This short novella takes place in a paranormal world where families sacrifice their first born in a very public ritual to the gods in order to keep their powers. Some very interesting questions are posed. What would you sacrifice to gain ultimate power? Would you submit yourself to...more
This short novella takes place in a paranormal world where families sacrifice their first born in a very public ritual to the gods in order to keep their powers. Some very interesting questions are posed. What would you sacrifice to gain ultimate power? Would you submit yourself to...more
I liked the story. It was different than most stuff I have been reading. Benefiel did a great job. It was a short book and I can't wait to read more. Has a bit of language and sex so if you're not a fan steer clear.
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Flora Hamilton is three days away from turning 21. She’s also three days away from her Day of Sacrifice, the day she must give up her life in a blood-stained ritual in order to ensure the gods bless her family. With only three days left to live, she should be out partying, but a rivalling family is out to make sure Flora won’t live to see 21. Forced on the run with handsome guardian angel Julian, Flora is beginning to realize that what she has prepared for her whole life may be nothing more than...more
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I only wish it was longer!!!
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I sincerely enjoyed reading this novella. It was similar in theme to Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson and if anyone knows me, they know I'm obsessed with Sanderson's work.
However, the thing I love about Sanderson is he knows when a work is stand-alone. Even though it is obvious the story continues due to how Day of Sacrifice ends... I felt it ended in a way that it could have been a stand-alone. There just aren't enough good stand-alone fantasy these days!
All in all, a good read that I wish wasn'...more
However, the thing I love about Sanderson is he knows when a work is stand-alone. Even though it is obvious the story continues due to how Day of Sacrifice ends... I felt it ended in a way that it could have been a stand-alone. There just aren't enough good stand-alone fantasy these days!
All in all, a good read that I wish wasn'...more
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Very well written story set within a modern world close to ours, but with some witchcraft, angels, and worship of gods in a caliber close to some of our mythological gods. I liked the story quite a bit, good character development, a unique plot line, and interesting mythology, but I hated the ending. I think it's supposed to be a cliffhanger, but really it's pulled off as seeming like the author just decided she was done writing and tied off the end abruptly. Interested in reading what's next an...more
I never would've guessed a few years ago that I'd end up loving novellas. It's so much fun to read a shorter novel and know that the next one is coming quickly.
I loved the premise of this story, with one child from a family, destined to be their family's sacrifice. Except, for Flora, a terrible secret has been hidden from her, one that could change her destiny. And then there's Julian, her guardian angel, who protects her in the few days leading up to her sacrifice.
But nothing is as it seems an...more
I loved the premise of this story, with one child from a family, destined to be their family's sacrifice. Except, for Flora, a terrible secret has been hidden from her, one that could change her destiny. And then there's Julian, her guardian angel, who protects her in the few days leading up to her sacrifice.
But nothing is as it seems an...more
A quick read, this novella turns the typical angst and neo-Victorian restraint of the genre on its head. From the opening scene of Flora's hangover, the protagonist sets herself squarely apart from introverted lip-biting Bella of Twilight and stoic Katniss guarding her emotions in the Hunger Games. The rougher edges make Flora a better character not because she does Good things or always makes Good decisions, but she's a likable person. My biggest complaint is that the story moves too fast in th...more
I rarely give five stars to free ebooks as they are usually either poorly written in content and style, or in severe, desperate need of a good editor. Or, more often than not, both. This novella was very well written, and I am pleased as punch to say that I only caught ONE typo! There may have been some minor ones that I missed, but that is due to my being immersed in the plot. In fact, I so enjoyed the storyline that I purchased the omnibus edition immediately upon completion of this novella. B...more
*This is a combined review for the first three books in the Day of Sacrifice series*
The story begins with Flora waking up - naked after an all-night bender - to her Guardian telling her she quits. A message left for Flora from her sister indicates she is in danger and needs a Guardian more than ever. It is only three days until her day of sacrifice. As the oldest child, at 21 she must give her life for her family. She must be there and alive to grant her family favors from the Gods. It has been...more
The story begins with Flora waking up - naked after an all-night bender - to her Guardian telling her she quits. A message left for Flora from her sister indicates she is in danger and needs a Guardian more than ever. It is only three days until her day of sacrifice. As the oldest child, at 21 she must give her life for her family. She must be there and alive to grant her family favors from the Gods. It has been...more
I enjoyed the paced and action of this novella. I've never been one to enjoy long, drawn-out detailed descriptions (particularly when it's of the fantasy/paranormal type genre -- I personally do NOT need to constantly know the color of a character's shoes, etc...), so it was a smooth read without a lot of extraneous, superfluous details.
The elements were also well-placed, without making the plot too complicated. I especially liked the sizzling combination of magic/the occult, and hot angels too,...more
The elements were also well-placed, without making the plot too complicated. I especially liked the sizzling combination of magic/the occult, and hot angels too,...more
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I didn't really know what to expect from a story this short. It was longer than a short story and shorter than a novella. I'm usually left wanting after reading a short story. I knew I was going to have to review this story, so I was hoping I would like it. I was not disappointed! This is a great little story. It was fun, romantic, and just the thing for someone who wants to read something quick that still has substance. I really liked the characters, and I liked the unusual plot. Good job, Stac...more
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3-3.5
The story was cute. A lot of world building in only a few pages. I liked it but I thought that there should have been more between the "big secret" and the ending. They have three more days until her sacrifice....and then it was the day of. If a little more had been fleshed out in that spot, it would have made the ending have a little more depth to it. But overall, I thought it was cute. It is by far my favorite "sacrifice" short story that I have read this year.
The story was cute. A lot of world building in only a few pages. I liked it but I thought that there should have been more between the "big secret" and the ending. They have three more days until her sacrifice....and then it was the day of. If a little more had been fleshed out in that spot, it would have made the ending have a little more depth to it. But overall, I thought it was cute. It is by far my favorite "sacrifice" short story that I have read this year.
I know this book is short and not a full length novel but I don't care. It was fantastic!! I agree that it is not a young adult novel but an adult one and I wouldn't want my thirteen year old reading it but it is still a great book. The characters were great and so is the plot and it has plenty of action. I also like that things aren't drawn out forever like in most books these days. I have already purchased the omnibus so that I can read all the books in this series.
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Stacey Wallace Benefiel is the author of the Zellie Wells trilogy, FOUND, the Day of Sacrifice series, The Toilet Business - a collection of essays,CROSSING, and multiple short stories.
She sometimes goes by S.W. Benefiel or Reina Stowe, but knows she's not foolin' anybody.
Stacey lives in an orange house in Beaverton, OR with her two young children.
For more information on Stacey and her books, plea...more
More about Stacey Wallace Benefiel...
She sometimes goes by S.W. Benefiel or Reina Stowe, but knows she's not foolin' anybody.
Stacey lives in an orange house in Beaverton, OR with her two young children.
For more information on Stacey and her books, plea...more
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