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In Darkness We Must Abide Episodic Serial #8
The Fallen King
Episode 8:
With the life she carefully constructed in Austin now in shambles, Vanora returns home to Houston with the intention of saving her brother from the unseen forces gathering against him. The journey home is perilous, but Armando is at her side, protecting her against all harm. Yet, the vampire may not be able to protect her from the darkness about to consume everyone she loves, and she can't trust her own heart that yearns for him.
Serial Synopsis:
In Darkness We Must Abide is the epic saga of one young woman caught in the dangerous world of the creatures of the night.
Already living in the shadows due to her albinism, Vanora is just a little girl when her older brother inadvertently unleashes a terrible evil from the family crypt that changes their lives forever.
As she grows up in a world where beautiful deadly beings hunt by night, one captures her eye and her heart. Yet, can she trust the mysterious Armando? For there is a powerful entity plotting to claim her when she reaches adulthood in order to fulfill an ancient prophecy, and her enemy has enveloped her in a web of deceit, casting doubt on all she believes to be true. Soon, she will have to fight not only to save those she loves, but also for her very soul.
Rhiannon Frater delivers a chilling adventure once again with this multi-part epic serial with a dynamic cast, old school vampires, bloody action, a smoldering forbidden love, and a terrifying villain set against the backdrop of a modern day vampire war.
With the life she carefully constructed in Austin now in shambles, Vanora returns home to Houston with the intention of saving her brother from the unseen forces gathering against him. The journey home is perilous, but Armando is at her side, protecting her against all harm. Yet, the vampire may not be able to protect her from the darkness about to consume everyone she loves, and she can't trust her own heart that yearns for him.
Serial Synopsis:
In Darkness We Must Abide is the epic saga of one young woman caught in the dangerous world of the creatures of the night.
Already living in the shadows due to her albinism, Vanora is just a little girl when her older brother inadvertently unleashes a terrible evil from the family crypt that changes their lives forever.
As she grows up in a world where beautiful deadly beings hunt by night, one captures her eye and her heart. Yet, can she trust the mysterious Armando? For there is a powerful entity plotting to claim her when she reaches adulthood in order to fulfill an ancient prophecy, and her enemy has enveloped her in a web of deceit, casting doubt on all she believes to be true. Soon, she will have to fight not only to save those she loves, but also for her very soul.
Rhiannon Frater delivers a chilling adventure once again with this multi-part epic serial with a dynamic cast, old school vampires, bloody action, a smoldering forbidden love, and a terrifying villain set against the backdrop of a modern day vampire war.
61 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 3, 2013
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About the author
Rhiannon Frater
68 books1,660 followersRhiannon Frater is the award-winning author of the As the World Dies zombie trilogy (Tor) as well as independent works such as The Last Bastion of the Living (declared the #1 Zombie Release of 2012 by Explorations Fantasy Blog and the #1 Zombie Novel of the Decade by B&N Book Blog).
She was born and raised in Texas where she currently resides with her husband and furry children (a.k.a pets).
She loves scary movies, sci-fi and horror shows, playing video games, cooking, dyeing her hair weird colors, and shopping for Betsey Johnson purses and shoes.
She was born and raised in Texas where she currently resides with her husband and furry children (a.k.a pets).
She loves scary movies, sci-fi and horror shows, playing video games, cooking, dyeing her hair weird colors, and shopping for Betsey Johnson purses and shoes.
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August 8, 2013
One word: WAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!
August 5, 2013
The Fallen King
It's very hard to review each episode from a series.
Now I've read 8 episodes, some I gave 5 stars, some 4 or even 3.
When I look back at all 8, I must give it 5 stars.
Especially this episode was awesome.
We go back to the mansion, I loved that.
It's a very sad episode, but it's ok...
It belongs to the story to make it complete.
Now we wait for the final season, can't wait.
It's very hard to review each episode from a series.
Now I've read 8 episodes, some I gave 5 stars, some 4 or even 3.
When I look back at all 8, I must give it 5 stars.
Especially this episode was awesome.
We go back to the mansion, I loved that.
It's a very sad episode, but it's ok...
It belongs to the story to make it complete.
Now we wait for the final season, can't wait.
August 20, 2013
Original review here: http://offbeatvagabond.blogspot.com/2013/08/read-along-review-giveaway-fallen-king.html
Oh Rhiannon, how you love to torture us! Man, what a great addition to this amazing series. We follow Vanora while she is running away after what happened to her friend. She is now going back to visit her older siblings, Roman and Alisha. Unfortunately it is not going to be a friendly visit. Vanora had a vision that something bad will happen to Roman and it is up to her and Armando to convince him before it is too late.
This serial really started off with a bang. Armando is trying his best to save Vanora. Aeron is after her and some of his ex-minions are after her while she is on the road. Armando still loves Vanora even though she is clearly frightened of him. Vanora hates that she has feelings for Armando still after all that has happened. But she knows that she can't resist him. I love that Frater has given us more of Armando and that we see things from his side as well as Vanora. I loved that we got to see the connection again between Vanora and her siblings. They have such a strong bond still and it was nice seeing them reunite. I was even surprised with Carlotta who Roman is now engaged to. I didn't like her before, but it actually seems like she really does love him. It was really nice.
I won't give anything anyway, but the next serial is sure to be insane. I am both excited and scared. It is going to be epic. Vanora is really coming into her own and I love seeing her grow with each serial. I can't wait to see what Frater will do with her next. Frater never disappoints, but I was betting on tears this time around. I think she is out to torture us. That is the only explanation. Another great serial, book 9 can't get here fast enough.
Oh Rhiannon, how you love to torture us! Man, what a great addition to this amazing series. We follow Vanora while she is running away after what happened to her friend. She is now going back to visit her older siblings, Roman and Alisha. Unfortunately it is not going to be a friendly visit. Vanora had a vision that something bad will happen to Roman and it is up to her and Armando to convince him before it is too late.
This serial really started off with a bang. Armando is trying his best to save Vanora. Aeron is after her and some of his ex-minions are after her while she is on the road. Armando still loves Vanora even though she is clearly frightened of him. Vanora hates that she has feelings for Armando still after all that has happened. But she knows that she can't resist him. I love that Frater has given us more of Armando and that we see things from his side as well as Vanora. I loved that we got to see the connection again between Vanora and her siblings. They have such a strong bond still and it was nice seeing them reunite. I was even surprised with Carlotta who Roman is now engaged to. I didn't like her before, but it actually seems like she really does love him. It was really nice.
I won't give anything anyway, but the next serial is sure to be insane. I am both excited and scared. It is going to be epic. Vanora is really coming into her own and I love seeing her grow with each serial. I can't wait to see what Frater will do with her next. Frater never disappoints, but I was betting on tears this time around. I think she is out to torture us. That is the only explanation. Another great serial, book 9 can't get here fast enough.
August 19, 2013
Rhiannon Frater why must you always play with my emotions? This very short serial packs one heck of a punch as per Rhiannon Frater’s usual style. Every single episode has left me wanting more, but while this one has me wanting more it also has me wary of what may be happening in the future installment. Vanora has suffered so much throughout In Darkness We Must Abide, and I think that her suffering has quadrupled in the last few episodes alone. Tensions are rising, and I think the next episode, The Purge is going to be a heart stopper.
The In Darkness We Must Abide serial is a series of short serials that combine to form a continual story. The best part is that they are so short that they take only an hour sometimes two to read which in my busy schedule is perfect. Rhiannon Frater also manages to pack them with so much they have the feel of a full-length novel but in a smaller package. Episode 8 The Fallen King is a strong example of a powerful story in a short amount of pages. It is also getting harder and harder to talk about each episode without fear of revealing too much and spoiling it. If you have not started this series I highly recommend picking up the complete Season 1 with episodes 1-5 and jump on the bandwagon.
**Unabridged Bookshelf received this book in exchange for an honest review**
The In Darkness We Must Abide serial is a series of short serials that combine to form a continual story. The best part is that they are so short that they take only an hour sometimes two to read which in my busy schedule is perfect. Rhiannon Frater also manages to pack them with so much they have the feel of a full-length novel but in a smaller package. Episode 8 The Fallen King is a strong example of a powerful story in a short amount of pages. It is also getting harder and harder to talk about each episode without fear of revealing too much and spoiling it. If you have not started this series I highly recommend picking up the complete Season 1 with episodes 1-5 and jump on the bandwagon.
**Unabridged Bookshelf received this book in exchange for an honest review**
August 20, 2013
If you have not read the first season or previous episodes of In Darkness We Must Abide then this review may contain spoilers.
Rhiannon is the master of drawing you in, giving you what your hoping for, and then finding a way to crush you. As the danger approaches and the event we’ve been waiting for draws closer I’ve been all over the place. I want Vanora’s happiness…but at the same time if she had that then the story wouldn’t be nearly as good. So with everything that happens to her I find myself cringing and immediately looking for more.
I’m really anxious to see just how everything comes together and how everyone is going to deal with the oncoming darkness. Armando is as yummy as ever and with his loyalty to Vanora is has a lot of work cut out for him, more than normal. Carlotta makes me nervous with her lively and selfish personality, but I’m more than a little curious to see how she deals with everything coming up. We also get to see some friendly faces that we haven’t seen since Vanora left her home like adorable Miss Robins and Angel.
By the time I was done devouring all of this I was kind of aching for Vanora, that ending!! I’ll anxiously be waiting for the next episode even if it kills me.
Rhiannon is the master of drawing you in, giving you what your hoping for, and then finding a way to crush you. As the danger approaches and the event we’ve been waiting for draws closer I’ve been all over the place. I want Vanora’s happiness…but at the same time if she had that then the story wouldn’t be nearly as good. So with everything that happens to her I find myself cringing and immediately looking for more.
I’m really anxious to see just how everything comes together and how everyone is going to deal with the oncoming darkness. Armando is as yummy as ever and with his loyalty to Vanora is has a lot of work cut out for him, more than normal. Carlotta makes me nervous with her lively and selfish personality, but I’m more than a little curious to see how she deals with everything coming up. We also get to see some friendly faces that we haven’t seen since Vanora left her home like adorable Miss Robins and Angel.
By the time I was done devouring all of this I was kind of aching for Vanora, that ending!! I’ll anxiously be waiting for the next episode even if it kills me.
August 13, 2013
What can I say about this installment of In Darkness We Must Abide? Heartbreaking, check. Scary, check. Sexy, check.
Vanora is headed down a dark path and I'm not sure where Rhiannon plans for her to end up. I only hope that, if she does make it, she still has her sanity. I'm not sure I would given everything that she has been through thus far.
The Fallen King says it all and I will stay away from spoilers. Vanora is back in Houston in her family home. But, trouble has found its' way to the Socoli mansion. I will say that I am surprised that I actually didn't hate Carlotta quite as much as I did in the past. While she's probably a psychopath, she does at least seem to truly love Roman. But, don't worry, there are plenty of other crazy vamps to take her place as one of the baddies.
5/5 stars for a great installment. Wishing for the next one soon so I can get this knot out of my stomach (maybe? please...Rhiannon?)
Thank you to the author for providing an e-book through the read-a-long.
Vanora is headed down a dark path and I'm not sure where Rhiannon plans for her to end up. I only hope that, if she does make it, she still has her sanity. I'm not sure I would given everything that she has been through thus far.
The Fallen King says it all and I will stay away from spoilers. Vanora is back in Houston in her family home. But, trouble has found its' way to the Socoli mansion. I will say that I am surprised that I actually didn't hate Carlotta quite as much as I did in the past. While she's probably a psychopath, she does at least seem to truly love Roman. But, don't worry, there are plenty of other crazy vamps to take her place as one of the baddies.
5/5 stars for a great installment. Wishing for the next one soon so I can get this knot out of my stomach (maybe? please...Rhiannon?)
Thank you to the author for providing an e-book through the read-a-long.
August 4, 2016
I suppose the title could denote two possible scenarios, unfortunately what I feared most became a reality. Once we got beyond the recap of the trek home, the intensity flowed like crimson from a vampire bite. Vanora is finally back in the Socoli mansion, as we knew she would be, and much to her surprise she doesn’t fear her siblings as she once did. She wants to be there for them, save them from the imminent darkness. Her nightmares have become more vivid, her power more prominent. So many changes happening within her. Will she be the light to get them through the darkest days ahead? I have no idea what’s in store for Vanora, but I’m happy to know that Armando has vowed to be at her side, and I’m glad to see Vanora’s resolve weakening when it comes to the sexy, amber-eyed vampire. #TeamArmando! A battle is looming on the horizon and I foresee a great deal of bloodshed in our very near future.
August 11, 2013
As stated before, I think In Darkness We Must Abide is one of Ms. Frater's most character-driven stories and this episode is a great example of it. We get to see Armando's side of the events at the beginning and it's awesome. I can't describe how much I've grown to adore Armando in this serial. And Vanora...I grow closer and closer to her each episode.
Without giving the plot away, you'll both smile and cry with this episode. An number 9 can't come fast enough.
Simply awesome.
Without giving the plot away, you'll both smile and cry with this episode. An number 9 can't come fast enough.
Simply awesome.
August 10, 2013
This one was amazing. Review coming soon.
August 13, 2013
Damn you Rhiannon, damn you!!! I knew it was coming but it still sucked when it happened. Read a long review is coming on Monday.
November 29, 2020
Roman, Roman, Roman. Let me count the ways you are a most moronic of vampires in the history of vampires.
I am loving this series, which I've been reading today as if it were a bottomless carafe of the best coffee in Cairo. Awesome good stuff.
I am loving this series, which I've been reading today as if it were a bottomless carafe of the best coffee in Cairo. Awesome good stuff.
October 25, 2013
It took a little longer for this episode to pull me in compared to earlier episodes, but once it starts moving, hold on. It has one of the coolest staking scenes I've ever read, period. Once again, Frater manages to pull off an excellent balance of action, plot, and gut-wrenching drama. Vanora's powers are obviously evolving, but to what end? And what of Aeron? I'm almost dreading the next episode (but in a really good way)!
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