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Livli's Gift
Livli heals challenging injuries among the pilgrims to Kaunis-spa. Its magical hot spring gives her an edge, but Livli achieves spectacular cures mainly because she refuses to fail.
A born pioneer, she hopes to match her new ways for banishing hurt with new ways of living. But the sisters of Kaunis-lodge fear rapid change. What precious things might they lose while tossing old inconveniences?
Livli pushes forward the new, and one influential foe pushes back. Kaunis-home will keep its revered traditions, even if Livli loses everything she values.
Everything . . . and the one thing she absolutely cannot lose.
Livli seeks an answer in the oldest lore of her people, something so ancient, it′s new. But mere resolve against failure meets an immoveable counter force this time. Victory requires more.
Must surrender spell defeat? Or could letting go harness real power?
A born pioneer, she hopes to match her new ways for banishing hurt with new ways of living. But the sisters of Kaunis-lodge fear rapid change. What precious things might they lose while tossing old inconveniences?
Livli pushes forward the new, and one influential foe pushes back. Kaunis-home will keep its revered traditions, even if Livli loses everything she values.
Everything . . . and the one thing she absolutely cannot lose.
Livli seeks an answer in the oldest lore of her people, something so ancient, it′s new. But mere resolve against failure meets an immoveable counter force this time. Victory requires more.
Must surrender spell defeat? Or could letting go harness real power?
- GenresFantasy
197 pages, Paperback
First published October 14, 2012
327 people want to read
About the author
J.M. Ney-Grimm
71 books120 followersJ.M. Ney-Grimm lives with her husband and children in Virginia, just east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. She’s learning about zero-carb eating, container gardening, and the discounted benefits of getting vitamin D from exposure to sunlight. The rest of the time she reads Robin McKinley, Diana Wynne Jones, and Lois McMaster Bujold, plays boardgames like Settlers of Catan, rears her twins, and writes stories set in the magical realms of myth, fantasy, and the far future.
Look for her novels and novellas at your favorite bookstore—online or on Main Street.
Look for her novels and novellas at your favorite bookstore—online or on Main Street.
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March 11, 2014
I received a copy to read and review. I started reading and couldn't put it down. I love the world and the characters she has created. I would highly recommend it to others.
April 24, 2024
She wants to spend more time with her family than she does at the moment. She will help an outsider who may just trigger what she really wants in life. How will she get on? Will she see them even more? What will she need to do? See how it will all go
I received an advance copy from hidden gems and I want to review
I received an advance copy from hidden gems and I want to review
April 28, 2024
A well build world I like world setup and the main character is interesting overall a good story
May 29, 2014
*MINOR SPOILERS* (though it should not affect the story line of new readers)
First off, let me say that I only rate my favorite books of all time 5 stars.
I cannot believe how lucky I am to have received this incredible treasure of a novel for free as a Goodreads Giveaway winner! I have never read a novel that made me feel so good. Mrs Ney-Grimm, you absolutely BLEW MY MIND!
When I first started reading this book, I have to admit that I had a little trouble getting use to the style of writing. It was so unique, so original that I had no clue what I was getting into.
I am a man that has always been into spirituality. Here is a little about my past: I am now 23 years old, when I was 18 I was in a near-death car accident. My SUV was pushed off of the road, flipped twice, and hit 3 trees going 45 MPH. I was the only person in the vehicle, with only a large scar and a torqued knee and hip to show for it. I have had my knee pop out of place several times since, and have had absolutely horrible pain in my hip joint. I visited the chiropractor for close to 3 months with hardly any progress. Then my father made a call to an "energy-healer". At that point I could not walk without an obvious limp. I visited this energy healer only ONE time, and after the 20 minutes session, I could walk perfectly.
I have personally experienced the power of energy healers, so I could very well be a little biased reviewing this book. But I don't think so.
This book to me, is virtually about an "ancient" type of community, that has energy powers. Not just for healing, but for many tasks, such as herding, gardening, and gathering. The description of what Livli saw or "felt" during her "duoja" healing process was so beautiful. It affected me on a personal level. The descriptions of the energy chakras or, as referred to in the novel "matas", were beyond incredible. Usually I blast through the pages of a book that I love, but Livli's Gift made me want to go as slow as possible, absorbing every moment of bliss. The way J.M. Ney-Grimm expressed herself in this novel, melts you to the core.
All-in-all, I will keep this treasure until the end of my days, and who knows how many times I will read it. I will make sure my family and friends read this novel, in hopes to spread Mrs. Ney-Grimm's popularity. In the end I can only say thank you to the author, not only for giving me an excellent, heart-and-soul warming novel to read, but for providing me with a free copy in hopes of a honest review. I can only hope that I did justice in my review for this novel.
First off, let me say that I only rate my favorite books of all time 5 stars.
I cannot believe how lucky I am to have received this incredible treasure of a novel for free as a Goodreads Giveaway winner! I have never read a novel that made me feel so good. Mrs Ney-Grimm, you absolutely BLEW MY MIND!
When I first started reading this book, I have to admit that I had a little trouble getting use to the style of writing. It was so unique, so original that I had no clue what I was getting into.
I am a man that has always been into spirituality. Here is a little about my past: I am now 23 years old, when I was 18 I was in a near-death car accident. My SUV was pushed off of the road, flipped twice, and hit 3 trees going 45 MPH. I was the only person in the vehicle, with only a large scar and a torqued knee and hip to show for it. I have had my knee pop out of place several times since, and have had absolutely horrible pain in my hip joint. I visited the chiropractor for close to 3 months with hardly any progress. Then my father made a call to an "energy-healer". At that point I could not walk without an obvious limp. I visited this energy healer only ONE time, and after the 20 minutes session, I could walk perfectly.
I have personally experienced the power of energy healers, so I could very well be a little biased reviewing this book. But I don't think so.
This book to me, is virtually about an "ancient" type of community, that has energy powers. Not just for healing, but for many tasks, such as herding, gardening, and gathering. The description of what Livli saw or "felt" during her "duoja" healing process was so beautiful. It affected me on a personal level. The descriptions of the energy chakras or, as referred to in the novel "matas", were beyond incredible. Usually I blast through the pages of a book that I love, but Livli's Gift made me want to go as slow as possible, absorbing every moment of bliss. The way J.M. Ney-Grimm expressed herself in this novel, melts you to the core.
All-in-all, I will keep this treasure until the end of my days, and who knows how many times I will read it. I will make sure my family and friends read this novel, in hopes to spread Mrs. Ney-Grimm's popularity. In the end I can only say thank you to the author, not only for giving me an excellent, heart-and-soul warming novel to read, but for providing me with a free copy in hopes of a honest review. I can only hope that I did justice in my review for this novel.
May 12, 2014
A tale of love, determination, and emancipation from the stringent chains of society's preference to shelter in the sanctuary of tradition; traditions that will not stand to the evolving ideals of individuals.
This is the third book I have read from this author; the third book I've read, which takes place in the mountainous lands of the Hammar-folk, and still, I'm enthralled by the world constructed here--the cultures devised. I enjoy the ideas at work in this novel, the grappling between old and new, communal reliance and self reliance, societal identity and individual identity; between love on one's own terms--or love on any terms.
This book--for me anyway--stands out from the other two by this author I have read; for, unlike the other two, I was not mainly captivated by the world it takes place in, but by the problems the protagonist must deal with.
All in all, it's a fine read, and I certainly recommend it.
This is the third book I have read from this author; the third book I've read, which takes place in the mountainous lands of the Hammar-folk, and still, I'm enthralled by the world constructed here--the cultures devised. I enjoy the ideas at work in this novel, the grappling between old and new, communal reliance and self reliance, societal identity and individual identity; between love on one's own terms--or love on any terms.
This book--for me anyway--stands out from the other two by this author I have read; for, unlike the other two, I was not mainly captivated by the world it takes place in, but by the problems the protagonist must deal with.
All in all, it's a fine read, and I certainly recommend it.
April 2, 2014
It was truly a trip reading Livil's Gift. Especially when the characters goes into trance and/or practice their crafts. Those moment is what made this book and my opinion of the writer increase greatly. Beautiful, and well described detail of the trance duration. As an amature Tai Chi, Gi Qong, and mediation practitioner, the experience of the process touches on some unusual experiences I have encountered.
I often would read those section two or three times. I do not do that and it was how good it is and I have to give this book 5 stars if its able to enable me and encourage me to re-read right after I already read the section.
I often would read those section two or three times. I do not do that and it was how good it is and I have to give this book 5 stars if its able to enable me and encourage me to re-read right after I already read the section.
August 11, 2014
I loved how this unique community is supportive and compassionate. I was somewhat confused with some of the terminology, but this was a minor concern as the novel was beautifully written. I was given this book through GoodReads.
April 14, 2014
I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads. I enjoyed this book overall but is a little slow starting but picks up and is a good story.
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