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Interview on Mercatino dei Libri Fantasy e Paranormale Romance
December 29, 2011
1) Hello, Chiara, and thank you to be part of my initiative. When will be the release date of your romance?
The official release date is January 6, 2012.
2) The idea is very original and particular. How did it born? What did inspired you?
I've always been attracted to the dark side of the characters in a book or a movie, and I always wondered why the good should always triumph over evil. Thus were born the merciless and irresistible Morwen and the cruel Penthànweald - the great land where the story takes place, - where the seductive evil reigns supreme.
3) Between all the characters designed by you, who is your favourite? Who was the most difficult to describe?
My absolute devotion goes to the female protagonist , Morwen, while my heart is slave of the male one, Prince Galadir. Without doubt the most difficult to describe was Morwen, because of her turbulent past, that will remain hidden until the last book of the series, and because of her sudden change of expression, especially in this first novel, where the presence of Prince puts to strain on her self-control.
4) Talk to me about the Maiden of the Flames.
Morwen is perfect in all respects. She's made to seduce and kill with the eyes. Every her gesture transmits lethal passion to everyone who see her. She does not leave anything to chance, and her slow and sinuous movements exude not only sensuality unparalleled, but also a certain death sentence. She's absurdly perfect, I never tire to say that!
5) Inside the romance, there will be a romantic/passionate love story?
It's a love story, actually. It's not like the classic fantasy centered on the war. I wanted to play all on the intense, passionate, fiery and almost destructive bond between the Heir of the throne of the Underworld and Prince Galadir.
6) Tell me about the Kingdom of Penthànweald. What are its particularity and those of its residents?
Penthànweald is the great land where the saga takes place, and it's formed from the Land of Men, where Prince Galadir lives; the Living Desert, where horrible creatures defend the parallel dimension, in which the capital is habited by jovial and almost brazen people; the Dark Land, where a perennial sky covered with black clouds and shocked by lightning accompanies the grim life of blonde haired and dark irises citizens; the Kingdom of the Winged Horses, where a rigid military town is located between white clouds and where silver haired and bordeaux eyed people live in the silence dictated by King Raich; the Currents of Fate, the Kingdom of the Goddess Vueno, where a dense network of streams and stone bridges hovers in the fog and where countless souls float aimlessly in the grey water.
7) I read that you wrote well four novels. Congratulations! How did you feel when the publisher agreed to publish you?
I felt projecting myself in another galaxy! I think it's an indescribable feeling for a writer.
8) Who are your favourite authors?
My idol is Keri Arthur, who manages to convey feelings unimaginable even in a simple phrase. Then there's J.R. Ward, who can rip roaring laughter. And finally Maggie Stiefvater, I think she doesn't write novels but poetry.
9) Do you have plans or other ideas for the future?
I have already finished writing the sequel to the saga of Queen of the Underworld, two paranormal romance and a spin-off about Morwen's past. I am currently working on the cross-over about one of the main characters of the saga sequel, and I have in mind two other paranormal series.
Renewal you my congrats. You are a writer born! Go on with the last question.
10) Do you have any advice for who wants to start writing a novel?
Never give up! Always believe it, even when you seem to write nonsense. Buy a nice copybook and make a list of characters, draw up the plot up and begin to create the stages on the timeline: is critical to have an overview of your novel. When you are sure you understand everything, put the headphones, listen to your favorite songs and start to create your masterpiece!
Italian version
1) Hello, Chiara, and thank you to be part of my initiative. When will be the release date of your romance?
The official release date is January 6, 2012.
2) The idea is very original and particular. How did it born? What did inspired you?
I've always been attracted to the dark side of the characters in a book or a movie, and I always wondered why the good should always triumph over evil. Thus were born the merciless and irresistible Morwen and the cruel Penthànweald - the great land where the story takes place, - where the seductive evil reigns supreme.
3) Between all the characters designed by you, who is your favourite? Who was the most difficult to describe?
My absolute devotion goes to the female protagonist , Morwen, while my heart is slave of the male one, Prince Galadir. Without doubt the most difficult to describe was Morwen, because of her turbulent past, that will remain hidden until the last book of the series, and because of her sudden change of expression, especially in this first novel, where the presence of Prince puts to strain on her self-control.
4) Talk to me about the Maiden of the Flames.
Morwen is perfect in all respects. She's made to seduce and kill with the eyes. Every her gesture transmits lethal passion to everyone who see her. She does not leave anything to chance, and her slow and sinuous movements exude not only sensuality unparalleled, but also a certain death sentence. She's absurdly perfect, I never tire to say that!
5) Inside the romance, there will be a romantic/passionate love story?
It's a love story, actually. It's not like the classic fantasy centered on the war. I wanted to play all on the intense, passionate, fiery and almost destructive bond between the Heir of the throne of the Underworld and Prince Galadir.
6) Tell me about the Kingdom of Penthànweald. What are its particularity and those of its residents?
Penthànweald is the great land where the saga takes place, and it's formed from the Land of Men, where Prince Galadir lives; the Living Desert, where horrible creatures defend the parallel dimension, in which the capital is habited by jovial and almost brazen people; the Dark Land, where a perennial sky covered with black clouds and shocked by lightning accompanies the grim life of blonde haired and dark irises citizens; the Kingdom of the Winged Horses, where a rigid military town is located between white clouds and where silver haired and bordeaux eyed people live in the silence dictated by King Raich; the Currents of Fate, the Kingdom of the Goddess Vueno, where a dense network of streams and stone bridges hovers in the fog and where countless souls float aimlessly in the grey water.
7) I read that you wrote well four novels. Congratulations! How did you feel when the publisher agreed to publish you?
I felt projecting myself in another galaxy! I think it's an indescribable feeling for a writer.
8) Who are your favourite authors?
My idol is Keri Arthur, who manages to convey feelings unimaginable even in a simple phrase. Then there's J.R. Ward, who can rip roaring laughter. And finally Maggie Stiefvater, I think she doesn't write novels but poetry.
9) Do you have plans or other ideas for the future?
I have already finished writing the sequel to the saga of Queen of the Underworld, two paranormal romance and a spin-off about Morwen's past. I am currently working on the cross-over about one of the main characters of the saga sequel, and I have in mind two other paranormal series.
Renewal you my congrats. You are a writer born! Go on with the last question.
10) Do you have any advice for who wants to start writing a novel?
Never give up! Always believe it, even when you seem to write nonsense. Buy a nice copybook and make a list of characters, draw up the plot up and begin to create the stages on the timeline: is critical to have an overview of your novel. When you are sure you understand everything, put the headphones, listen to your favorite songs and start to create your masterpiece!
Italian version
Interview on Damned Soul
January 1, 2012
- Here we are today with Chiara Cilli, author of The Queen of the Underworld Series. First, would you like to tell us about your series? Is there anything you'd like to add to the official description?
It's the story of Morwen, the Heir to the throne of the Underworld, of her war with the Gods of Penthànweald, who want her dead because she is destined to become the absolute ruler, and of her intense and tragic love story with the Prince Galadir. It's an unusual fantasy, everything revolves around this evil and merciless creature and her way of seducing even with a glance. The protagonist is not the usual fearless and pure-hearted heroine, but is cruel and fights for herself, not to save the people of Penthànweald. Even when it may not seem like, she is acting only for herself and for Galadir, of course. So, one could say that the darkness of evil prevail in this series.
- How did the idea for the book? From what you've been inspired?
I've always been fascinated by the "dark side" of the characters in books and movies, and I thought: "Why do Evil must always die and Good must always triumph?" So was born Morwen, the embodiment of all the nuances of the evil that I always loved.
- Are there writers who inspired you? For style, modus operandi, settings etc...
The first fantasy novel I read was Eragon, and from there I went into the world of fantasy. Then I discovered Licia Troisi and I started to write in her style for the first three books, then I tacked on urban fantasy readings for adults at the last book of the series and I discovered the superb writing of Keri Arthur. I can not draw inspiration from anything, except to my muses, for the simple fact that no one does evil triumph. It's all there the fun!
- Going back to series, did you base your characters on someone you really know? If yes, in wich ways?
Yes, in every way. For my books I always choose various actors who are capable of arousing in me emotions that I need for the story. Those who have accompanied me for the entire series are two people who totally reflect every mottle of the characters they play in my mind.
- Very often characters reflect in part the author himself, how much of yourself is in your characters?
All ask me this question but the answer is always the same: nothing. I would not dream of contaminating the characters with something of me and making them weak and vulnerable - two words taboo for the Queen of the Underworld!
- Let us analyze in more detail the protagonists. We read that the protagonist, Morwen, owes her name to the Elvish language, and means Black Maiden. How did you get the idea for this name? Was it a natural process due to her location in the Underworld, or did you take a while to find a suitable name?
No, it did not take much time. Morwen is passionate, strong, ruthless and relentless, and her name had to sound scary and sexy at the same time, just like her. When I read the meaning of the name of Morwen I just said: "Perfect."
- The same elven derivation is also found in the name of the male protagonist, Galadir, whose name should mean master / man of light. In your imagination, was born before the name or the character?
Of course the character was born first. Galadir had to be the opposite of Morwen, bright and fun: he had to be different from what she had met, he had to be so blinding to blind her completely. And so it was ...
- Another character certainly very important is Hurrichein, the Black Winged Horse, Morwen's companion. Why the choice of the horse? Does he have any symbolic meaning?
I practiced riding for ten years and when I thought about the most majestic animal to accompany the divine Morwen, I had no doubt. The Black Winged Horse was created to give more power to what is Morwen: when they are together they exude absolute power and I wanted that everyone who meets them trembles as they pass. So Hurrichein is also a tremendous death machine like his partner.
- The series is certainly full of interesting characters. About the smaller ones, who would you have wanted to give more space?
I would have liked to talk about the background of Andrer's life after his separation with Morwen. But I can not tell you much, otherwise... spoiler!
- We read that while you made your characters, you had in mind who could represent them. Would you like to say it even to our readers?
Milla Jovovich is always been the woman who gave me inspiration for Morwen. Ryan Sypek was my Galadir since the beginning.
- Why these choices?
Milla perfectly embodies the seductive and deadly nature of the Heir even when she doesn't interpret an action movie (take Alice in Resident Evil, for example). Ryan is the Prince in all his aspects, even when he is not playing, just like Milla. Imagine them together is spectacular!
- So if someone would propose you a movie of the series, would you accept? At what cost? For example, if someone impose you substantial changes, would you meet the director, or would you say no?
Difficult question! Now a lot of television or film adaptations does not reflect the book story, but they have very successful anyway, so I can not really say that!
- Reading about the series, there is often the presence of Priests, Priestesses, Gods etc... Has the series therefore also a kind of religious trend? How is the Religion understood by your characters?
No, no, there's no train religious. Gods are there, yes, but they have a very marginal role: the Protégés do the dirty work, while their Gods observe without intervening directly.
- The books also have a very well defined setting . You have made even a hypothetical map of Penthànweald, the land where the story takes place. From this point of view, was you inspired by other authors such as Tolkien (The Lord of the Rings), or do you think that the presence of a map is required in a fantasy book?
No, I have never been inspired by Tolkien, but I think it is easier for readers to have handy a map with which they can better target during the movement of characters.
- Is there the map on the covers of books?
Yes, it's inside.
- Where does the name of Penthànweald?
It's a combination of the Old English words proposed by the editor: pentha means five, as the five lands that make up the Great Land, while ànweald means empire.
- How we can read the whole series consists of 1524 pages well. While you wrote, did you withhold yourself for fear of exceeding? Are there things you would have liked to deepen but, for reasons of space, you could not?
No, I never withheld. Again, I would have chosen to explore the history of Andrer, but I didn't and I can not say why! I could exceed in last book, where Morwen's past is revealed, but I already finished a novel spin-off, which tells about her the three years in the Kingdom of the Winged Horses.
-Any spoilers?
I can give you some spoilers of the book that follows The awakeing of the Fire by saying that the handsome Prince Galadir will have to survive between rivers of blood, gruesome torture and the crazy seduction that brings the irresistible aroma of Death.
- As far as we can read, you already have in process another series that goes pretty quickly, and many other ideas. Do you think to remain connected to the fantasy genre or you will space in other genres?
I will space from the paranormal and urban fantasy. The series sequel of The Queen of the Underworld has already been completed and has nearly 900 pages; two other paranormal novels and the spin-off of Morwen are ready and a cross-over about a character of the series sequel of The Queen of the Underworld is work in progress. I have also scheduled two other urban fantasy series.
- What did you think when you saw for the first time your book on the shelves of a bookstore?
I think it's an indescribable feeling to every writer, but I would sum it up with three letters: OMG!
- I see you make a strong use of social networks like Facebook or Twitter. How important do you think they are to advertise a book?
A lot of importance, I would say. Today the use of social networks is on the agenda, so they are an excellent showcase for launch.
- How much do you think accounts maintain a relationship with the fans through them?
I think that matters so much: it is important that the fans can share their opinions and impressions with the writer.
- How did you get the passion for fantasy? Are you a fan of books like that? What was the first book of fantastic character that you've read?
It's born with Christopher Paolini and his Eragon and since then it has never left me, pushing me towards Licia Troisi and then to the other fantasy books.
- We read that you are also fond of cartoons, in fact your first fan fiction related to Mew Mew and Vegeta. What are your favorite cartoons? Look at them today?
Yeah, it is true, I'm a big fan of cartoons and I still not lose even one episode of Naruto! I must admit that I get a lot of inspiration from them, and my favorites are Dragonball, Mew Mew, Rossana, Sailor Moon ... more you have, and so forth!
- Do you have other passions besides writing?
Graphic is always been my passion, besides reading of course!
- A word of advice to those who would like to pursue this career? Who to trust? From who stay away? How to get around?
My advice is never give up. Beware of those who ask you to publish with a monetary contribution - unless you are absolutely sure of the people to whom you're relying on - and be firm in your goals, but always retaining the humility that doesn't make you go through arrogant. Believe in it and you will realize your dream!
- Well, I would say that we can consider the interview ended. Have you something to add? Want to say hello to all the forums? =)
I hope you like the first book of my series and I hope you remain "burned" by the seductive and deadly Morwen!
A mega hug to the users of the forum Damned Soul!
Italian Version
- Here we are today with Chiara Cilli, author of The Queen of the Underworld Series. First, would you like to tell us about your series? Is there anything you'd like to add to the official description?
It's the story of Morwen, the Heir to the throne of the Underworld, of her war with the Gods of Penthànweald, who want her dead because she is destined to become the absolute ruler, and of her intense and tragic love story with the Prince Galadir. It's an unusual fantasy, everything revolves around this evil and merciless creature and her way of seducing even with a glance. The protagonist is not the usual fearless and pure-hearted heroine, but is cruel and fights for herself, not to save the people of Penthànweald. Even when it may not seem like, she is acting only for herself and for Galadir, of course. So, one could say that the darkness of evil prevail in this series.
- How did the idea for the book? From what you've been inspired?
I've always been fascinated by the "dark side" of the characters in books and movies, and I thought: "Why do Evil must always die and Good must always triumph?" So was born Morwen, the embodiment of all the nuances of the evil that I always loved.
- Are there writers who inspired you? For style, modus operandi, settings etc...
The first fantasy novel I read was Eragon, and from there I went into the world of fantasy. Then I discovered Licia Troisi and I started to write in her style for the first three books, then I tacked on urban fantasy readings for adults at the last book of the series and I discovered the superb writing of Keri Arthur. I can not draw inspiration from anything, except to my muses, for the simple fact that no one does evil triumph. It's all there the fun!
- Going back to series, did you base your characters on someone you really know? If yes, in wich ways?
Yes, in every way. For my books I always choose various actors who are capable of arousing in me emotions that I need for the story. Those who have accompanied me for the entire series are two people who totally reflect every mottle of the characters they play in my mind.
- Very often characters reflect in part the author himself, how much of yourself is in your characters?
All ask me this question but the answer is always the same: nothing. I would not dream of contaminating the characters with something of me and making them weak and vulnerable - two words taboo for the Queen of the Underworld!
- Let us analyze in more detail the protagonists. We read that the protagonist, Morwen, owes her name to the Elvish language, and means Black Maiden. How did you get the idea for this name? Was it a natural process due to her location in the Underworld, or did you take a while to find a suitable name?
No, it did not take much time. Morwen is passionate, strong, ruthless and relentless, and her name had to sound scary and sexy at the same time, just like her. When I read the meaning of the name of Morwen I just said: "Perfect."
- The same elven derivation is also found in the name of the male protagonist, Galadir, whose name should mean master / man of light. In your imagination, was born before the name or the character?
Of course the character was born first. Galadir had to be the opposite of Morwen, bright and fun: he had to be different from what she had met, he had to be so blinding to blind her completely. And so it was ...
- Another character certainly very important is Hurrichein, the Black Winged Horse, Morwen's companion. Why the choice of the horse? Does he have any symbolic meaning?
I practiced riding for ten years and when I thought about the most majestic animal to accompany the divine Morwen, I had no doubt. The Black Winged Horse was created to give more power to what is Morwen: when they are together they exude absolute power and I wanted that everyone who meets them trembles as they pass. So Hurrichein is also a tremendous death machine like his partner.
- The series is certainly full of interesting characters. About the smaller ones, who would you have wanted to give more space?
I would have liked to talk about the background of Andrer's life after his separation with Morwen. But I can not tell you much, otherwise... spoiler!
- We read that while you made your characters, you had in mind who could represent them. Would you like to say it even to our readers?
Milla Jovovich is always been the woman who gave me inspiration for Morwen. Ryan Sypek was my Galadir since the beginning.
- Why these choices?
Milla perfectly embodies the seductive and deadly nature of the Heir even when she doesn't interpret an action movie (take Alice in Resident Evil, for example). Ryan is the Prince in all his aspects, even when he is not playing, just like Milla. Imagine them together is spectacular!
- So if someone would propose you a movie of the series, would you accept? At what cost? For example, if someone impose you substantial changes, would you meet the director, or would you say no?
Difficult question! Now a lot of television or film adaptations does not reflect the book story, but they have very successful anyway, so I can not really say that!
- Reading about the series, there is often the presence of Priests, Priestesses, Gods etc... Has the series therefore also a kind of religious trend? How is the Religion understood by your characters?
No, no, there's no train religious. Gods are there, yes, but they have a very marginal role: the Protégés do the dirty work, while their Gods observe without intervening directly.
- The books also have a very well defined setting . You have made even a hypothetical map of Penthànweald, the land where the story takes place. From this point of view, was you inspired by other authors such as Tolkien (The Lord of the Rings), or do you think that the presence of a map is required in a fantasy book?
No, I have never been inspired by Tolkien, but I think it is easier for readers to have handy a map with which they can better target during the movement of characters.
- Is there the map on the covers of books?
Yes, it's inside.
- Where does the name of Penthànweald?
It's a combination of the Old English words proposed by the editor: pentha means five, as the five lands that make up the Great Land, while ànweald means empire.
- How we can read the whole series consists of 1524 pages well. While you wrote, did you withhold yourself for fear of exceeding? Are there things you would have liked to deepen but, for reasons of space, you could not?
No, I never withheld. Again, I would have chosen to explore the history of Andrer, but I didn't and I can not say why! I could exceed in last book, where Morwen's past is revealed, but I already finished a novel spin-off, which tells about her the three years in the Kingdom of the Winged Horses.
-Any spoilers?
I can give you some spoilers of the book that follows The awakeing of the Fire by saying that the handsome Prince Galadir will have to survive between rivers of blood, gruesome torture and the crazy seduction that brings the irresistible aroma of Death.
- As far as we can read, you already have in process another series that goes pretty quickly, and many other ideas. Do you think to remain connected to the fantasy genre or you will space in other genres?
I will space from the paranormal and urban fantasy. The series sequel of The Queen of the Underworld has already been completed and has nearly 900 pages; two other paranormal novels and the spin-off of Morwen are ready and a cross-over about a character of the series sequel of The Queen of the Underworld is work in progress. I have also scheduled two other urban fantasy series.
- What did you think when you saw for the first time your book on the shelves of a bookstore?
I think it's an indescribable feeling to every writer, but I would sum it up with three letters: OMG!
- I see you make a strong use of social networks like Facebook or Twitter. How important do you think they are to advertise a book?
A lot of importance, I would say. Today the use of social networks is on the agenda, so they are an excellent showcase for launch.
- How much do you think accounts maintain a relationship with the fans through them?
I think that matters so much: it is important that the fans can share their opinions and impressions with the writer.
- How did you get the passion for fantasy? Are you a fan of books like that? What was the first book of fantastic character that you've read?
It's born with Christopher Paolini and his Eragon and since then it has never left me, pushing me towards Licia Troisi and then to the other fantasy books.
- We read that you are also fond of cartoons, in fact your first fan fiction related to Mew Mew and Vegeta. What are your favorite cartoons? Look at them today?
Yeah, it is true, I'm a big fan of cartoons and I still not lose even one episode of Naruto! I must admit that I get a lot of inspiration from them, and my favorites are Dragonball, Mew Mew, Rossana, Sailor Moon ... more you have, and so forth!
- Do you have other passions besides writing?
Graphic is always been my passion, besides reading of course!
- A word of advice to those who would like to pursue this career? Who to trust? From who stay away? How to get around?
My advice is never give up. Beware of those who ask you to publish with a monetary contribution - unless you are absolutely sure of the people to whom you're relying on - and be firm in your goals, but always retaining the humility that doesn't make you go through arrogant. Believe in it and you will realize your dream!
- Well, I would say that we can consider the interview ended. Have you something to add? Want to say hello to all the forums? =)
I hope you like the first book of my series and I hope you remain "burned" by the seductive and deadly Morwen!
A mega hug to the users of the forum Damned Soul!
Italian Version
Review on Leggere Fantastico
January 12, 2012
"The Awakening of the Fire is the first of four books that constitute the The Queen of the Underworld Series of the debutante Chiara Cilli. Being the first book, we see an introduction to the world of the Maiden of Flames, named Morwen, and to the start of her mission to recover the precious Crystals. There are many questions in the book and they go on, and while the story take shape others will sprout. Some of these will have answers, others will have to wait for the continuation of the series. But the mystery of some characters, such as Maithon and the young Andrer, will continue to whet during reading. The main character is Morwen, the aspiring Goddess, Queen of the Underworld. Beautiful and brutal, Morwen embodies several conflicting aspects of character. She can be cruel and cynical, but with the arrival of Galadir she softens buying humor and smile. The barbaric actions in which the protagonist will be involved there will be still, and will be felt, but obviously the belonging to the Underworld affects her way to be. So I met a different character than we are used usually. Often we read about good and naive female protagonists. Morwen is quite different and I was intrigued and pleasantly surprised. The attraction and relationship with Prince Galadir was born early enough, and it's not honeyed, which makes it my eyes rather mature. Of course, they forced to live during the trip and this takes them to approach quickly and steals the scene to the mission. When they divide, the mission becomes even more interesting and fantasy elements in the novel are more evident. The mystery deepens and the search of the Crystals will be even more eventful and enjoyable. The fantastic creatures will be present, original like the Nazre, but it is the very nature of Morwen that struck me and surprised.
I won't reveal what she eats for not to spoil the surprise, but going back to what I mentioned before, she is the main character who is different from the stereotype that we used reading. I also loved Hurrichein, the Black Winged Horse, but not a simple horse.
I must say that in the book there are so many mysteries and sudden revelations that will grow and enrich the reader's curiosity. The style is fluid and fluent and omniscient narration is clear and understandable as well as perfect to tell the story from the perspective of each character making their feelings clear. A pleasant read, not without flaws, but extremely enjoyable and enriched with mysteries to solve.
The first step towards the heart of an all-Italian saga that began with The Queen of the Underworld, a book and interesting adventure suitable for all lovers of fantasy with a newborn story of love and a mission to accomplish."
Italian Version
"The Awakening of the Fire is the first of four books that constitute the The Queen of the Underworld Series of the debutante Chiara Cilli. Being the first book, we see an introduction to the world of the Maiden of Flames, named Morwen, and to the start of her mission to recover the precious Crystals. There are many questions in the book and they go on, and while the story take shape others will sprout. Some of these will have answers, others will have to wait for the continuation of the series. But the mystery of some characters, such as Maithon and the young Andrer, will continue to whet during reading. The main character is Morwen, the aspiring Goddess, Queen of the Underworld. Beautiful and brutal, Morwen embodies several conflicting aspects of character. She can be cruel and cynical, but with the arrival of Galadir she softens buying humor and smile. The barbaric actions in which the protagonist will be involved there will be still, and will be felt, but obviously the belonging to the Underworld affects her way to be. So I met a different character than we are used usually. Often we read about good and naive female protagonists. Morwen is quite different and I was intrigued and pleasantly surprised. The attraction and relationship with Prince Galadir was born early enough, and it's not honeyed, which makes it my eyes rather mature. Of course, they forced to live during the trip and this takes them to approach quickly and steals the scene to the mission. When they divide, the mission becomes even more interesting and fantasy elements in the novel are more evident. The mystery deepens and the search of the Crystals will be even more eventful and enjoyable. The fantastic creatures will be present, original like the Nazre, but it is the very nature of Morwen that struck me and surprised.
I won't reveal what she eats for not to spoil the surprise, but going back to what I mentioned before, she is the main character who is different from the stereotype that we used reading. I also loved Hurrichein, the Black Winged Horse, but not a simple horse.
I must say that in the book there are so many mysteries and sudden revelations that will grow and enrich the reader's curiosity. The style is fluid and fluent and omniscient narration is clear and understandable as well as perfect to tell the story from the perspective of each character making their feelings clear. A pleasant read, not without flaws, but extremely enjoyable and enriched with mysteries to solve.
The first step towards the heart of an all-Italian saga that began with The Queen of the Underworld, a book and interesting adventure suitable for all lovers of fantasy with a newborn story of love and a mission to accomplish."
Italian Version
Interview on Leggere Fantastico
January 13, 2012
1) Hello, Chiara, and welcome to our blog. I am very happy to welcome you and doing this little interview. Let's start with the first question. The most obvious: you are young, how and when did you start writing?
I think I started in 2007 with the famous fanfictions about cartoons characters, and then I draw up the remake of the four Alien films in the saga. Eventually I realized that writing was my life and I decided to get serious, creating the world of The Queen of the Underworld.
2) How did you get the idea of Penthànweald, where did you find the inspiration to create it?
Christopher Paolini and his Eragon transmitted me the "disease" of fantasy genre, and from there I decided to create a world in which my characters could live, but it was a fantasy world dominated by evil, and so out of the ordinary.
3) Morwen is a beautiful woman, passionate as lethal. A different character than we are used to read because she is cruel and brutal. What did you inspire to create a so different character?
I have always been totally fascinated by the "dark side" and I always wondered why the good should triumph over evil, although it was considerably higher. So, I created Morwen that with the passage of time has proved to be exactly what I wanted: the embodiment of absolute perfection of an incontestable leader. How says my favorite author, Keri Arthur, in the fourth book in the series Riley Jenson: "Because is in the darkness that dwells in power." I could not agree more!
4) In the next volumes we will finally know the mysterious Andrer?
Ah, the mysterious Andrer! Unfortunately, the beautiful Protégé of the Goddess of the Night, will remain in the shadows until the third chapter of the series.
5) All writers are fond of their characters, but how is your relationship with yours? Both with Morwen and Galadir, and with the others? Is there a character you're most fond of?
I am eternally devoted to Morwen and slave of Galadir! My relationship with this couple is visceral: what they want, I write. I think that Morwen and Galadir are not my characters and I like to think they chose me to tell their painful and intense passion. The others are not less importance, the contrary: without them nothing would have happened to all that will happen. Obviously I'm very possessive of Morwen, but while editing I realized to be so much more possessive of Prince Galadir. In short, if I write that he smiles ... I smile too.
6) If you were to describe The awakening of the Fire to who had not read yet, how would you describe it?
A fantasy out of the ordinary, where evil reigns and where the protagonist is not the usual pure-hearted and fearless heroine, but an evil creature and terribly seductive, tempting as the dark and fiery passion that she transmits to everyone who look at her. A fantasy where war isn't in the middle of the narrative, but the love story between the Heir to the throne of the Underworld and Prince Galadir.
7) In the next books in the series will we know other characters? Can you tell us something?
You will have the opportunity to meet others Protégés who chase Morwen. The awakening of the Fire ended with the victory of Deshre and I can tell that the beautiful Galadir will not only have to resist to the sadistic and insane Goddess of Death, but also curbing the desire that he feels for the body that she owns. It will be very interesting to read the relationship love / hate between Galadir and Deshre, which in turn will touch a guy who seems to have an irresistible charm for all the Goddesses.
8) How long did it take you to design and write your Queen of the Underworld series?
At first I wrote as a hobby, and I finished the first and the second novel in a year. Then I engaged seriously and in a few more months the series had ended.
9) If you had to choose three novels to which you are more fond of?
Three novels are few! I choose with my eyes closed all the books by Keri Arthur, Lover Avenged by JR Ward and The Darkest Surrender by Gena Showalter. But there are many others ...
10) Do you have a particular time of day to write?
I write from 02.00pm until 06.00pm, simply because my netbook has a range of four hours. Then reading until dinner!
11) Given the great success and spread of this particular genre, have you ever thought or planned of writing a urban fantasy book or paranormal romance?
The series sequel to The Queen of the Underworld is an urban fantasy and I've already finished writing two paranormal romance, so I'd say so! I too have been infected by these two genres.
12) Let's finish with the last question. What are your future plans?
As I mentioned, in the drawer I have the series sequel to The Queen of the Underworld, two paranormal romance and a spin-off of the three years that Morwen spent in the Reign of Winged Horses. In work in progress, there is a crossover from the point of view of one of the main characters of the series sequel, and I plan two other paranormal series.
Italian Version
1) Hello, Chiara, and welcome to our blog. I am very happy to welcome you and doing this little interview. Let's start with the first question. The most obvious: you are young, how and when did you start writing?
I think I started in 2007 with the famous fanfictions about cartoons characters, and then I draw up the remake of the four Alien films in the saga. Eventually I realized that writing was my life and I decided to get serious, creating the world of The Queen of the Underworld.
2) How did you get the idea of Penthànweald, where did you find the inspiration to create it?
Christopher Paolini and his Eragon transmitted me the "disease" of fantasy genre, and from there I decided to create a world in which my characters could live, but it was a fantasy world dominated by evil, and so out of the ordinary.
3) Morwen is a beautiful woman, passionate as lethal. A different character than we are used to read because she is cruel and brutal. What did you inspire to create a so different character?
I have always been totally fascinated by the "dark side" and I always wondered why the good should triumph over evil, although it was considerably higher. So, I created Morwen that with the passage of time has proved to be exactly what I wanted: the embodiment of absolute perfection of an incontestable leader. How says my favorite author, Keri Arthur, in the fourth book in the series Riley Jenson: "Because is in the darkness that dwells in power." I could not agree more!
4) In the next volumes we will finally know the mysterious Andrer?
Ah, the mysterious Andrer! Unfortunately, the beautiful Protégé of the Goddess of the Night, will remain in the shadows until the third chapter of the series.
5) All writers are fond of their characters, but how is your relationship with yours? Both with Morwen and Galadir, and with the others? Is there a character you're most fond of?
I am eternally devoted to Morwen and slave of Galadir! My relationship with this couple is visceral: what they want, I write. I think that Morwen and Galadir are not my characters and I like to think they chose me to tell their painful and intense passion. The others are not less importance, the contrary: without them nothing would have happened to all that will happen. Obviously I'm very possessive of Morwen, but while editing I realized to be so much more possessive of Prince Galadir. In short, if I write that he smiles ... I smile too.
6) If you were to describe The awakening of the Fire to who had not read yet, how would you describe it?
A fantasy out of the ordinary, where evil reigns and where the protagonist is not the usual pure-hearted and fearless heroine, but an evil creature and terribly seductive, tempting as the dark and fiery passion that she transmits to everyone who look at her. A fantasy where war isn't in the middle of the narrative, but the love story between the Heir to the throne of the Underworld and Prince Galadir.
7) In the next books in the series will we know other characters? Can you tell us something?
You will have the opportunity to meet others Protégés who chase Morwen. The awakening of the Fire ended with the victory of Deshre and I can tell that the beautiful Galadir will not only have to resist to the sadistic and insane Goddess of Death, but also curbing the desire that he feels for the body that she owns. It will be very interesting to read the relationship love / hate between Galadir and Deshre, which in turn will touch a guy who seems to have an irresistible charm for all the Goddesses.
8) How long did it take you to design and write your Queen of the Underworld series?
At first I wrote as a hobby, and I finished the first and the second novel in a year. Then I engaged seriously and in a few more months the series had ended.
9) If you had to choose three novels to which you are more fond of?
Three novels are few! I choose with my eyes closed all the books by Keri Arthur, Lover Avenged by JR Ward and The Darkest Surrender by Gena Showalter. But there are many others ...
10) Do you have a particular time of day to write?
I write from 02.00pm until 06.00pm, simply because my netbook has a range of four hours. Then reading until dinner!
11) Given the great success and spread of this particular genre, have you ever thought or planned of writing a urban fantasy book or paranormal romance?
The series sequel to The Queen of the Underworld is an urban fantasy and I've already finished writing two paranormal romance, so I'd say so! I too have been infected by these two genres.
12) Let's finish with the last question. What are your future plans?
As I mentioned, in the drawer I have the series sequel to The Queen of the Underworld, two paranormal romance and a spin-off of the three years that Morwen spent in the Reign of Winged Horses. In work in progress, there is a crossover from the point of view of one of the main characters of the series sequel, and I plan two other paranormal series.
Italian Version
Review on Whisper- la voce del tempo
January 16, 2012
"We start from the aesthetics of the manuscript: I was not particularly impressed (but do not care much to cover, I prefer to concentrate on the plot). The image chosen, though not received top marks, is suitable to the story that the author is about to tell.
The writer's style is fluid, understandable, only a couple of points I found a little long periods, but who am I to judge them, because one of my biggest weakness is to always put the point too late?
Chiara Cilli, also gave birth to new territories, creating different landscapes with her vivid imagination, no doubt, not lack imagination, she has clear ideas about the universe in which she plays the story borned in her mind.
The main character that the author presents is different from what we usually encounter in recently published books, in fact, Morwen is the Heir to the throne of the Underworld. The girl is extraordinarily beautiful, terribly cruel, she does not hesitate to kill in brutal way men who hinder her plans, she knows no mercy. One thing that I don't appreciate are her pink eyes, but they taste, and probably in the book are too often repeated the words ''pink diamonds.''
The young girl did not accept the destiny chosen for her because she does not want to become a Goddess, she wants to live in her own way (remember the Gods, 'cause they are figures that play important roles from their thrones).
The existence of the girl changes dramatically when enters in the scene Galadir, Prince of the Land of Men, so beautiful. In the course of the novel he will live an intense and passionate love affair with Morwen, a woman who really should not be able to love anyone except his faithful winged steed.
The characters intrigued me but I failed to affections, she is undoubtedly fascinating as type of woman, he is absolutely incredible, but he failed to acquire real physical features in my mind. I'd like to know soon, directly by the author, if she has imagined exactly someone in the shoes of the Prince.
Given the period, perhaps due to too much stress, I have not been able to totally immerse myself in history, leaving me to carry from the adventure that the main characters live, going against everything and everyone to live their love story. I could not enjoy the ending, caught me totally by surprise, there was really an interesting aspect.
The novel is nice, it's nice to read from time to time a few words of our compatriot.
I commend Chiara for the realization of this dream, I wish you much luck in the future.
Are you inspired from this novel made in Italy?"
Italian Version
"We start from the aesthetics of the manuscript: I was not particularly impressed (but do not care much to cover, I prefer to concentrate on the plot). The image chosen, though not received top marks, is suitable to the story that the author is about to tell.
The writer's style is fluid, understandable, only a couple of points I found a little long periods, but who am I to judge them, because one of my biggest weakness is to always put the point too late?
Chiara Cilli, also gave birth to new territories, creating different landscapes with her vivid imagination, no doubt, not lack imagination, she has clear ideas about the universe in which she plays the story borned in her mind.
The main character that the author presents is different from what we usually encounter in recently published books, in fact, Morwen is the Heir to the throne of the Underworld. The girl is extraordinarily beautiful, terribly cruel, she does not hesitate to kill in brutal way men who hinder her plans, she knows no mercy. One thing that I don't appreciate are her pink eyes, but they taste, and probably in the book are too often repeated the words ''pink diamonds.''
The young girl did not accept the destiny chosen for her because she does not want to become a Goddess, she wants to live in her own way (remember the Gods, 'cause they are figures that play important roles from their thrones).
The existence of the girl changes dramatically when enters in the scene Galadir, Prince of the Land of Men, so beautiful. In the course of the novel he will live an intense and passionate love affair with Morwen, a woman who really should not be able to love anyone except his faithful winged steed.
The characters intrigued me but I failed to affections, she is undoubtedly fascinating as type of woman, he is absolutely incredible, but he failed to acquire real physical features in my mind. I'd like to know soon, directly by the author, if she has imagined exactly someone in the shoes of the Prince.
Given the period, perhaps due to too much stress, I have not been able to totally immerse myself in history, leaving me to carry from the adventure that the main characters live, going against everything and everyone to live their love story. I could not enjoy the ending, caught me totally by surprise, there was really an interesting aspect.
The novel is nice, it's nice to read from time to time a few words of our compatriot.
I commend Chiara for the realization of this dream, I wish you much luck in the future.
Are you inspired from this novel made in Italy?"
Italian Version
Review on Romanticamente Fantasy
February 1, 2012
"The writer takes us on this fantastic world where kings, sorcerers, winged horses and riders, are the main characters of this beautiful story, divided into four episodes (books). The setting and characters are described well and the plot is smooth and engaging.
The protagonist is Morwen, a girl dangerous and ruthless, the perfect body: pale complexion, long beautiful black hair, pink eyes shiny like diamonds that hurt you at a glance. Her only company is Hurrichein, a beautiful Black Winged Horse, with whom she has a very strong bond. The male protagonist is Galadir, a prince as beautiful as the sun and with eyes the color of honey. When they meet, Galadir is attracted from she, reciprocated by Morwen. Thus began between the two, a beautiful story of love, but unfortunately impossible. Because of a promise, the two protagonists set out in search of Crystals which are used to stop the Goddess Lash...
In addition to Galadir and Morwen, there are other characters that I would refer you: the mysterious Andrer, the Princess Kamria and the dark Queen Mewar.
I advice this reading, suitable for all ages and not exclusively to young people. Congratulations to the writer for her style... I hope that does not make me wait long to read the sequel.
Before concluding, let me quote two sentences of the book:
Morwen: "I could no longer hide. I didn't. I could no longer pretend not to be what I am. I was conceived with one purpose: to reign over all the Gods. But I got scared and I fled.
I can not live without magic, so I decided to go back. But it is difficult to make a decision, Prince.
I do not know whether it is better to die or be Goddess. I do not know.... "
Galadir: "There may be the total darkness, but I'd find you anyway", the young man continued. "I may be blind, but I'd find you following your fragrance..."
The reasons for my vote:
I have not given a full vote for two reasons: in the story are the magic words, whose meaning is written in the last pages, that's somewhat awkward to read; the graphics has not particularly convinced me."
Italian Version
"The writer takes us on this fantastic world where kings, sorcerers, winged horses and riders, are the main characters of this beautiful story, divided into four episodes (books). The setting and characters are described well and the plot is smooth and engaging.
The protagonist is Morwen, a girl dangerous and ruthless, the perfect body: pale complexion, long beautiful black hair, pink eyes shiny like diamonds that hurt you at a glance. Her only company is Hurrichein, a beautiful Black Winged Horse, with whom she has a very strong bond. The male protagonist is Galadir, a prince as beautiful as the sun and with eyes the color of honey. When they meet, Galadir is attracted from she, reciprocated by Morwen. Thus began between the two, a beautiful story of love, but unfortunately impossible. Because of a promise, the two protagonists set out in search of Crystals which are used to stop the Goddess Lash...
In addition to Galadir and Morwen, there are other characters that I would refer you: the mysterious Andrer, the Princess Kamria and the dark Queen Mewar.
I advice this reading, suitable for all ages and not exclusively to young people. Congratulations to the writer for her style... I hope that does not make me wait long to read the sequel.
Before concluding, let me quote two sentences of the book:
Morwen: "I could no longer hide. I didn't. I could no longer pretend not to be what I am. I was conceived with one purpose: to reign over all the Gods. But I got scared and I fled.
I can not live without magic, so I decided to go back. But it is difficult to make a decision, Prince.
I do not know whether it is better to die or be Goddess. I do not know.... "
Galadir: "There may be the total darkness, but I'd find you anyway", the young man continued. "I may be blind, but I'd find you following your fragrance..."
The reasons for my vote:
I have not given a full vote for two reasons: in the story are the magic words, whose meaning is written in the last pages, that's somewhat awkward to read; the graphics has not particularly convinced me."
Italian Version
Review on Bookland: viaggiando tra i libri
February 4, 2012
"Today I talk about this book, the first of a series, written by the young italian Chiara Cilli in her first experience as a writer.
Start talking about the cover that is certainly related to the content of the book, as it depicts the dark heroine mounted on her hellish Winged Horse, but maybe for the presence of the red circle-like lightning to me is confused. If it were been female figure completely, I think I would have liked more.
The story tells of the adventures of Morwen, beautiful woman with a dark, mysterious past and a future to be decided, because she is the Maiden of Flames, Heir to the throne of the ninth realm of the Gods, the Underworld, and she is destined to reign over the eight other deities of the land of Penthànweald. Morwen, besides being a beautiful woman who is always accompanied by a giant Black Winged Horse, also possesses incredible magical powers who tries not to use it, however, has not yet decided what to do in her future, she doesn't know if she wants to become the Queen of the Underworld and so she retreats into the world of men. And the human world is threatened by one of the other Goddesses and Morwen, requested by the human King, begin her search, and then her adventure in the company of the handsome Prince who will win her hard heart.
The awakening of the Fire is insertable in a book fantasy genre, in fact there is a description of a fantasy land, there is a mission to accomplish and there are magical powers as well as a charismatic protagonist. In this first book a few things about the various characters are revealed, but many others are left open and Morwen remained a mystery until the end. She, the Heir to the throne of a Kingdom, which is hidden, who refuses to face her destiny, that trembles at the memory of a knight and who is incredibly attracted to a miserable human man.
So many things have yet to be revealed!
The author's style is nice and smooth though, while reading, I could not help but notice a few repetitions with regard to physical and magical qualities of the two protagonists and sometimes forced the use of adjectives.
I decided to give 2 stars to the book the author giving full confidence for the next volume!"
Italian Version
"Today I talk about this book, the first of a series, written by the young italian Chiara Cilli in her first experience as a writer.
Start talking about the cover that is certainly related to the content of the book, as it depicts the dark heroine mounted on her hellish Winged Horse, but maybe for the presence of the red circle-like lightning to me is confused. If it were been female figure completely, I think I would have liked more.
The story tells of the adventures of Morwen, beautiful woman with a dark, mysterious past and a future to be decided, because she is the Maiden of Flames, Heir to the throne of the ninth realm of the Gods, the Underworld, and she is destined to reign over the eight other deities of the land of Penthànweald. Morwen, besides being a beautiful woman who is always accompanied by a giant Black Winged Horse, also possesses incredible magical powers who tries not to use it, however, has not yet decided what to do in her future, she doesn't know if she wants to become the Queen of the Underworld and so she retreats into the world of men. And the human world is threatened by one of the other Goddesses and Morwen, requested by the human King, begin her search, and then her adventure in the company of the handsome Prince who will win her hard heart.
The awakening of the Fire is insertable in a book fantasy genre, in fact there is a description of a fantasy land, there is a mission to accomplish and there are magical powers as well as a charismatic protagonist. In this first book a few things about the various characters are revealed, but many others are left open and Morwen remained a mystery until the end. She, the Heir to the throne of a Kingdom, which is hidden, who refuses to face her destiny, that trembles at the memory of a knight and who is incredibly attracted to a miserable human man.
So many things have yet to be revealed!
The author's style is nice and smooth though, while reading, I could not help but notice a few repetitions with regard to physical and magical qualities of the two protagonists and sometimes forced the use of adjectives.
I decided to give 2 stars to the book the author giving full confidence for the next volume!"
Italian Version
Review on Sognando Leggendo
February 5, 2012
Galadir frowned, looking at her. «I don't need stars to see you, Morwen.»
She turned instinctively toward him, caught by those words.
Galadir laid his hand on hers and an electric shock struck the woman, who froze to the contact. «It could be the total darkness, but I'll find your eyes anyway,» continued the young man. He took her other hand, turning her completely over to him. «I might be blind, but I'll find you following your perfume.»
"Here I am to talk about a new series of the fantasy genre, written by a young Italian newcomer that makes us know The awakening of the Fine, the first book in the series The Queen of the Underworld.
The protagonist of the story is Morwen, a girl looking very physically attractive, with long black hair, an ethereal and delicate complexion, and with the distinction of having the eyes like bright pink diamonds.
Morwen was tapped to become the Heir, the Queen of the Underworld who will rule on all the eight Gods, who rule over the territories, which constitute the great land of Penthànweald.
But she doesn't accept this fate and, for many years, she hides in one of these territories - The Land of Men - while the Protègès - humans with special characteristics, each subjected to his God (or Goddess) - give her hunting throughout the Kingdom.
Until, one day, Morwen is called by the King of the Land of Men, which requires her help to free his homeland from the threat of Lash, the Goddess of the Crystals. At first, Morwen doesn't agree to give her help, for fear of being found by the Protègès, but stuck after a futile bet with the attractive Prince, son of the King, Galadir, she begins with him and her trustworthy Hurrichein - powerful and only Black Winged Horse, Lord of the Underworld, an important character in the story, like Morwen and Galadir - a journey to search the Five Crystals hidden in the neighboring Kingdoms, with which they may be able to kill the Goddess.
A fantastic trip with beautiful scenery, mysterious and always varied, simple characters but always direct, and unique and original places. Morwen, for example, encloses in herself aspects of character different and contrasting between them. She is brutal, cruel and cynical with an innately sensual almost unconscious, but with the progress of the story, you discover new facets of she as the fear and love for others, enough to make her careless and inattentive during her mission.
Galadir appears immediatly as a strong guy and sure of himself, born to be a Prince and a soldier worthy of the Kingdom. Faced with the harsh and ruthless Morwen, he never waver, contrary he has been urged by his strong ego to win her. The relationship that borns and grows between the Prince Galadir and Morwen , is put in evidence; a intriguing and exciting love, without too many tricks or turns of phrase, simple and straightforward: I want you, you want me. A love that passes from the pure sweetness to obsession, touching a deep climax.
Wanting to criticize, I'll make only two small small: in my opinion, being a book to debut a new series that, if the results go well, will be made of four episodes, the cover would have been a little most studied, so as to make it prettier and less angular, but in fact fully reflects the characteristics of the protagonists, but looking at first glance I thought "ugly". And then the repetition a little often of the feature descriptive of the eyes of the protagonist, that ultimately may seem superfluous and a bit annoying.
But I must say that the author managed to whet my curiosity. Some secret is out and the waiting for others has put in motion the expectations for the next adventure, which I sincerely hope not late in coming. Congratulations Chiara."
Italian Version
Galadir frowned, looking at her. «I don't need stars to see you, Morwen.»
She turned instinctively toward him, caught by those words.
Galadir laid his hand on hers and an electric shock struck the woman, who froze to the contact. «It could be the total darkness, but I'll find your eyes anyway,» continued the young man. He took her other hand, turning her completely over to him. «I might be blind, but I'll find you following your perfume.»
"Here I am to talk about a new series of the fantasy genre, written by a young Italian newcomer that makes us know The awakening of the Fine, the first book in the series The Queen of the Underworld.
The protagonist of the story is Morwen, a girl looking very physically attractive, with long black hair, an ethereal and delicate complexion, and with the distinction of having the eyes like bright pink diamonds.
Morwen was tapped to become the Heir, the Queen of the Underworld who will rule on all the eight Gods, who rule over the territories, which constitute the great land of Penthànweald.
But she doesn't accept this fate and, for many years, she hides in one of these territories - The Land of Men - while the Protègès - humans with special characteristics, each subjected to his God (or Goddess) - give her hunting throughout the Kingdom.
Until, one day, Morwen is called by the King of the Land of Men, which requires her help to free his homeland from the threat of Lash, the Goddess of the Crystals. At first, Morwen doesn't agree to give her help, for fear of being found by the Protègès, but stuck after a futile bet with the attractive Prince, son of the King, Galadir, she begins with him and her trustworthy Hurrichein - powerful and only Black Winged Horse, Lord of the Underworld, an important character in the story, like Morwen and Galadir - a journey to search the Five Crystals hidden in the neighboring Kingdoms, with which they may be able to kill the Goddess.
A fantastic trip with beautiful scenery, mysterious and always varied, simple characters but always direct, and unique and original places. Morwen, for example, encloses in herself aspects of character different and contrasting between them. She is brutal, cruel and cynical with an innately sensual almost unconscious, but with the progress of the story, you discover new facets of she as the fear and love for others, enough to make her careless and inattentive during her mission.
Galadir appears immediatly as a strong guy and sure of himself, born to be a Prince and a soldier worthy of the Kingdom. Faced with the harsh and ruthless Morwen, he never waver, contrary he has been urged by his strong ego to win her. The relationship that borns and grows between the Prince Galadir and Morwen , is put in evidence; a intriguing and exciting love, without too many tricks or turns of phrase, simple and straightforward: I want you, you want me. A love that passes from the pure sweetness to obsession, touching a deep climax.
Wanting to criticize, I'll make only two small small: in my opinion, being a book to debut a new series that, if the results go well, will be made of four episodes, the cover would have been a little most studied, so as to make it prettier and less angular, but in fact fully reflects the characteristics of the protagonists, but looking at first glance I thought "ugly". And then the repetition a little often of the feature descriptive of the eyes of the protagonist, that ultimately may seem superfluous and a bit annoying.
But I must say that the author managed to whet my curiosity. Some secret is out and the waiting for others has put in motion the expectations for the next adventure, which I sincerely hope not late in coming. Congratulations Chiara."
Italian Version
Review on Vivere in un libro
February 15, 2012
"I start by doing the compliments to the author for having given life to a story so compelling. Finally, a fantasy that has the usual features of Twilight. Nothing of young but a lot of adult and not in the sense of the word hot. We have a fantastic creature, Morwen. Strong, beautiful and sadistic. She is the Heir, the one that, if she accepts, would become the most powerful Goddess of Penthànweald, the Queen of the Underworld. But for now she escapes her fate as well as something else that you find as you read the book. The pages run smooth, reading doesn't interweave because it's a succession of situations and you never get bored. She is magnificent and imposing, always followed by her faithful friend Hurrichein, the only Black Winged Horse. So almost immediately she meets Galadir and the spark fires between them. Too bad he has not the slightest idea what she is. Embark on a journey through the five Lands of Penthànweald, they look for the Five Crystals of Lash, a powerful Goddess who seems to have decided to conquer the Land of Men, homeland of the Prince Galadir. I will not go into details of the plot, just know that it left in suspense and with the desire to learn more. Being the first of four we will see some beautiful, especially if the author keeps on these tones! Finally! No more weepy little girls! Welcome Lady of Flames! ^ __ ^ "
Italian Version
"I start by doing the compliments to the author for having given life to a story so compelling. Finally, a fantasy that has the usual features of Twilight. Nothing of young but a lot of adult and not in the sense of the word hot. We have a fantastic creature, Morwen. Strong, beautiful and sadistic. She is the Heir, the one that, if she accepts, would become the most powerful Goddess of Penthànweald, the Queen of the Underworld. But for now she escapes her fate as well as something else that you find as you read the book. The pages run smooth, reading doesn't interweave because it's a succession of situations and you never get bored. She is magnificent and imposing, always followed by her faithful friend Hurrichein, the only Black Winged Horse. So almost immediately she meets Galadir and the spark fires between them. Too bad he has not the slightest idea what she is. Embark on a journey through the five Lands of Penthànweald, they look for the Five Crystals of Lash, a powerful Goddess who seems to have decided to conquer the Land of Men, homeland of the Prince Galadir. I will not go into details of the plot, just know that it left in suspense and with the desire to learn more. Being the first of four we will see some beautiful, especially if the author keeps on these tones! Finally! No more weepy little girls! Welcome Lady of Flames! ^ __ ^ "
Italian Version
Review on A dream of reading
February 15, 2012
"At first glance, I was impressed by the imagination of Chiara Cilli.
The story is set in Penthànweald, a land inhabited by both humans and the Gods. As often happens, however, past conflicts occur between them for the power struggle. Conflicts that will forge a new Goddess, destined to rule over all, the Queen of the Underworld. The Gods, however, can not allow that to happen. For this reason, they create the Protèges, ie those who have the daunting task of defeating the Queen before she becomes - in effect - a Goddess. Morwen - heroine of the book and Queen of the Underworld - has not yet taken any decision; for now she is just 'the Heir', hiding for five years so that she can not be found by the Protègès. Because of a mission on behalf of the King Ashiwar, however, she will be forced out of hiding. During this mission she knows the Prince Galadir, who will accompany her in search of the Five Crystals that are needed to save Penthànweald from the clutches of the Goddess Lash.
Since the early chapters - that make the novel - we are witnessing the birth of an attraction between the Prince Galadir and Morwen. I find that this is a flaw because I think the author could have creating the right "waiting" and evolution of the story itself. In fact, events are shown in a very direct and this probably limits - a bit - the right interest that a reader should have when preparing to read the story. The author would have done better to leave those feelings to the back pages or from the middle of the book onwards. In this way the story would had a major evolutionary path. Besides, this is the first chapter of a saga. I think, therefore, it would been better to let the love in the end, or even the next books. Instead, these feelings appear to be the only substance of the book, which is a shame because the author has created a very original world that certainly deserves to be analyzed in detail. This is not to diminish the value of the book. I'm just saying, for my taste, I appreciate when a book manages to keep his readers in suspense until the end, until love can - eventually - triumph.
Other than that, I hope the author will can write a sequel even more exciting than the debut book."
3/5
Italian Version
"At first glance, I was impressed by the imagination of Chiara Cilli.
The story is set in Penthànweald, a land inhabited by both humans and the Gods. As often happens, however, past conflicts occur between them for the power struggle. Conflicts that will forge a new Goddess, destined to rule over all, the Queen of the Underworld. The Gods, however, can not allow that to happen. For this reason, they create the Protèges, ie those who have the daunting task of defeating the Queen before she becomes - in effect - a Goddess. Morwen - heroine of the book and Queen of the Underworld - has not yet taken any decision; for now she is just 'the Heir', hiding for five years so that she can not be found by the Protègès. Because of a mission on behalf of the King Ashiwar, however, she will be forced out of hiding. During this mission she knows the Prince Galadir, who will accompany her in search of the Five Crystals that are needed to save Penthànweald from the clutches of the Goddess Lash.
Since the early chapters - that make the novel - we are witnessing the birth of an attraction between the Prince Galadir and Morwen. I find that this is a flaw because I think the author could have creating the right "waiting" and evolution of the story itself. In fact, events are shown in a very direct and this probably limits - a bit - the right interest that a reader should have when preparing to read the story. The author would have done better to leave those feelings to the back pages or from the middle of the book onwards. In this way the story would had a major evolutionary path. Besides, this is the first chapter of a saga. I think, therefore, it would been better to let the love in the end, or even the next books. Instead, these feelings appear to be the only substance of the book, which is a shame because the author has created a very original world that certainly deserves to be analyzed in detail. This is not to diminish the value of the book. I'm just saying, for my taste, I appreciate when a book manages to keep his readers in suspense until the end, until love can - eventually - triumph.
Other than that, I hope the author will can write a sequel even more exciting than the debut book."
3/5
Italian Version
