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Hymn of the Multiverse #1
The Antithesis: Inception
Civil war between demons and angels lies on the horizon.
Alezair Czynri, member of the Purgatorial Jury, is thrown into a world of murder, exploitation, chemical substances, betrayal and bureaucratic red tape as he and his court attempt to diffuse escalating conflicts.
Yet things are not as they seem. Ever since his induction into the Celestial Court, Alezair has been treated with cool indifference by the Justice Commander, Leid Koseling. A former prisoner of the Nexus Initiative, Justice Czynri exists without any memories of his former life, the consequence of being a slave merc for hire.
But Purgatory is strangely familiar, and slowly little pieces start coming back. There might be a good reason why Alezair's boss keeps him at arm's length
Alezair Czynri, member of the Purgatorial Jury, is thrown into a world of murder, exploitation, chemical substances, betrayal and bureaucratic red tape as he and his court attempt to diffuse escalating conflicts.
Yet things are not as they seem. Ever since his induction into the Celestial Court, Alezair has been treated with cool indifference by the Justice Commander, Leid Koseling. A former prisoner of the Nexus Initiative, Justice Czynri exists without any memories of his former life, the consequence of being a slave merc for hire.
But Purgatory is strangely familiar, and slowly little pieces start coming back. There might be a good reason why Alezair's boss keeps him at arm's length
240 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2014
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October 14, 2021
The Antithesis: Inception
I found this incredibly entertaining! A fast read that had imaginative universes, creatures, and technology! A violent, bloody, sci-fi mystery involving angels, demons, politics of the Celestial Courts and the players involved! Not your typical demon/angel stereotypes.
I was entertained and that is why I gave it 4 stars!
I found this incredibly entertaining! A fast read that had imaginative universes, creatures, and technology! A violent, bloody, sci-fi mystery involving angels, demons, politics of the Celestial Courts and the players involved! Not your typical demon/angel stereotypes.
I was entertained and that is why I gave it 4 stars!
November 14, 2014
This is an interesting look at the war that goes on between angels and demons - and the people that keep them in check, making sure that they play by the rules.
"This is a story about God and the devil,
but not how you were taught to believe.
This is also a story bout love and hate,
and the suffering both can bring.
This is about rights and wrongs and all of the spaces in between -
Revenge, courage, death, passion; with no villains, no heroes.
Only those left scorned.
This is the story about Heaven, Hell
and the Jury that holds them together.
This is the Antithesis."
That is the way the book begins, but not the story. (I figured what better way to explain it than with the author's own words, the words that caught my attention and pulled me into a story I had a hard time putting down). The story begins with Alezair, a mercenary for hire with the Nexus Initiative, finding himself in the middle of a human war. But he is not the only non-human in the fray - and he follows her, trying to find out the answers to several questions. Following her means he's gone rogue and the Nexus take away his powers ... and his memories.
I like the characters. They are each unique and interesting. But also immature, which is odd for the power that they have and the amount of time they have been alive. At different times I am frustrated by their child-like behavior. I do like how they are described, though. The author does a great job at explaining them to the reader. He also does a great job including information without it feeling like an info dump or a class lecture.
The story is interesting and different. The action and events leading to Alezair becoming a part of the Celestial Court are pretty exciting ... and a bit terrifying. As with all books, there are the high parts and the low parts. The high parts are great, but there are moments when the low parts are a bit boring, but still the story flowed and I continued reading, wanting to know more.
I think the author did a good job and I can't wait to read more of this series.
Favorite character: Alezair. Even though he gets on my nerves at times, I like his sarcasm and his openness to learn (just not be bored). I think he has a lot of things going on with him and that he does grow as the story goes on. Had he remained stagnant and the way he was for the first 100 years of being part of the jury, I don't think I would have liked him as much, though.
Favorite line: "Souls are actually packets of data stored within each and every cell of their creations. It's in their DNA. The celestials made this part of their intelligent design. When an individual dies, the data is transmitted back here, and we're able to recover the information pertaining to their death, along with a record of how they'd lived their lives prior to death."
Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review. No other consideration was offered, expected or received.
"This is a story about God and the devil,
but not how you were taught to believe.
This is also a story bout love and hate,
and the suffering both can bring.
This is about rights and wrongs and all of the spaces in between -
Revenge, courage, death, passion; with no villains, no heroes.
Only those left scorned.
This is the story about Heaven, Hell
and the Jury that holds them together.
This is the Antithesis."
That is the way the book begins, but not the story. (I figured what better way to explain it than with the author's own words, the words that caught my attention and pulled me into a story I had a hard time putting down). The story begins with Alezair, a mercenary for hire with the Nexus Initiative, finding himself in the middle of a human war. But he is not the only non-human in the fray - and he follows her, trying to find out the answers to several questions. Following her means he's gone rogue and the Nexus take away his powers ... and his memories.
I like the characters. They are each unique and interesting. But also immature, which is odd for the power that they have and the amount of time they have been alive. At different times I am frustrated by their child-like behavior. I do like how they are described, though. The author does a great job at explaining them to the reader. He also does a great job including information without it feeling like an info dump or a class lecture.
The story is interesting and different. The action and events leading to Alezair becoming a part of the Celestial Court are pretty exciting ... and a bit terrifying. As with all books, there are the high parts and the low parts. The high parts are great, but there are moments when the low parts are a bit boring, but still the story flowed and I continued reading, wanting to know more.
I think the author did a good job and I can't wait to read more of this series.
Favorite character: Alezair. Even though he gets on my nerves at times, I like his sarcasm and his openness to learn (just not be bored). I think he has a lot of things going on with him and that he does grow as the story goes on. Had he remained stagnant and the way he was for the first 100 years of being part of the jury, I don't think I would have liked him as much, though.
Favorite line: "Souls are actually packets of data stored within each and every cell of their creations. It's in their DNA. The celestials made this part of their intelligent design. When an individual dies, the data is transmitted back here, and we're able to recover the information pertaining to their death, along with a record of how they'd lived their lives prior to death."
Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review. No other consideration was offered, expected or received.
December 8, 2014
Bell, Book & Candle | Antithesis Review
They say anyone who fights with monsters should take care that he does not in the process become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you. If only Alezair had received the memo...
"Death is, for many of us, the gates of Hell; but we are inside on the way out, not outside on the way in."
I've always been a fan of supernatural/paranormal stories, but there's something about the angels/demons angle that gives me the chills. The author's take on good and evil was engaging. The idea of a contest of the nature vs nurture theories to prevent never-ending war is a brilliant one. Who knows - it could happen. It's is bizarre that there wasn't a God or Devil as we know them; sure the commanders had the names of the two, i.e Yahweh and Lucifer, (I just had the heebie jeebies when I wrote those names. The former is definitely not to be taken in vain), but they weren't THE God and Devil, you know?
I understand that Alezair's past is supposed to be the set up for the next book, but I wish it was revealed in this one. I spent the entire time reading and waiting for the big reveal regarding who he really is, only for it not to be made known. I also wish the history between Leid and Alezair was revealed as well. I was left wondering what the big secret was and why I wasn't in on it.
Nevertheless I still enjoyed the story and was flipping through the pages like my life depended on it! Leid was a total "no holds barred" alpha female. I love strong women who can whip some butt; especially if it's men. Alezair was definitely the comic relief. I just love sarcasm, as it endears me to the character. I do hope he steps up his game and learns how to fight better. Anyways, I deeply enjoyed reading this!
They say anyone who fights with monsters should take care that he does not in the process become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you. If only Alezair had received the memo...
"Death is, for many of us, the gates of Hell; but we are inside on the way out, not outside on the way in."
I've always been a fan of supernatural/paranormal stories, but there's something about the angels/demons angle that gives me the chills. The author's take on good and evil was engaging. The idea of a contest of the nature vs nurture theories to prevent never-ending war is a brilliant one. Who knows - it could happen. It's is bizarre that there wasn't a God or Devil as we know them; sure the commanders had the names of the two, i.e Yahweh and Lucifer, (I just had the heebie jeebies when I wrote those names. The former is definitely not to be taken in vain), but they weren't THE God and Devil, you know?
I understand that Alezair's past is supposed to be the set up for the next book, but I wish it was revealed in this one. I spent the entire time reading and waiting for the big reveal regarding who he really is, only for it not to be made known. I also wish the history between Leid and Alezair was revealed as well. I was left wondering what the big secret was and why I wasn't in on it.
Nevertheless I still enjoyed the story and was flipping through the pages like my life depended on it! Leid was a total "no holds barred" alpha female. I love strong women who can whip some butt; especially if it's men. Alezair was definitely the comic relief. I just love sarcasm, as it endears me to the character. I do hope he steps up his game and learns how to fight better. Anyways, I deeply enjoyed reading this!
November 13, 2014
Wow, just wow. This book blew my socks off! Whiteman creates a vivid and creative universe with depth and clarity that was fantastic. The closest books I would compare it to are three times at long and part of 8+ book series. Despite being a shorter read, Whiteman is still able to create an intriguing multiverse with quickly and clearly. Those of you concerned about religious overtones can set your worries aside. Other than a brief explanation of angels and demons being races in the story, there are no other religious connotations (at least so far!).
Alezair has no idea about his past and despite only slivers of truth being revealed at a time, I was never irritated by the lack of information that many stories do. This book is the beginning of an epic science fiction/fantasy series and I cannot wait to read what is next. As a warning, after you finish the book you’re going to be flipping back hoping that there’s more! I can’t wait to get started on the next book; this is a win for Marisa’s book du jour.
Warning: Contains repeated violence, alcohol and drug use.
Please note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review courtesy of Sage’s Blog Tours.
Who should read it? Science fiction and fantasy fans that are looking for a new universe!
See all my reviews and more at www.ReadingToDistraction.com and @Read2Distract
See my interview with the author at: http://www.readingtodistraction.com/n...
Alezair has no idea about his past and despite only slivers of truth being revealed at a time, I was never irritated by the lack of information that many stories do. This book is the beginning of an epic science fiction/fantasy series and I cannot wait to read what is next. As a warning, after you finish the book you’re going to be flipping back hoping that there’s more! I can’t wait to get started on the next book; this is a win for Marisa’s book du jour.
Warning: Contains repeated violence, alcohol and drug use.
Please note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review courtesy of Sage’s Blog Tours.
Who should read it? Science fiction and fantasy fans that are looking for a new universe!
See all my reviews and more at www.ReadingToDistraction.com and @Read2Distract
See my interview with the author at: http://www.readingtodistraction.com/n...
September 15, 2019
Interesting take on a Heaven and Help theam
Very well written, sort of reads like a mystery, with little bread crumbs dropped here and there along the way. Can be read on several different levels with several mammograms running concurrently. Very information rich so definitely a book that you need to keep engaged with to follow and understand. I found that I had to go back and re read some sections to understand what had just occurred or to pick up a team that has been introduced earlier in the book. Satisfied with this book and looking forward to the others in the series to see if the story line continues to be as good and enguaging
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Very well written, sort of reads like a mystery, with little bread crumbs dropped here and there along the way. Can be read on several different levels with several mammograms running concurrently. Very information rich so definitely a book that you need to keep engaged with to follow and understand. I found that I had to go back and re read some sections to understand what had just occurred or to pick up a team that has been introduced earlier in the book. Satisfied with this book and looking forward to the others in the series to see if the story line continues to be as good and enguaging
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August 8, 2018
Awesome story
Definitely a page Turner with deep character backgrounds. This was a rare find and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Can't think of any bad spots.
Definitely a page Turner with deep character backgrounds. This was a rare find and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Can't think of any bad spots.
October 14, 2022
What a surprise!
I found this book quite by accident. It is sci/fi and theoretical and has a theological bent to it's tone that is miles away from my normal fare. Just the same, though, it caught me up in the story and hasn't let go yet. Ending with a cliffhanger seemed like a bit of a dirty trick, but an effective one nonetheless. I guess I'll have to continue just to figure out what this whole thing is all about.
I'm sorry this review isn't much help, but at this point, neither is the plot of the book. I think we will both have to continue if we want to get to the bottom of the mystery which is the 'Hymn of the Multiverse.'
I found this book quite by accident. It is sci/fi and theoretical and has a theological bent to it's tone that is miles away from my normal fare. Just the same, though, it caught me up in the story and hasn't let go yet. Ending with a cliffhanger seemed like a bit of a dirty trick, but an effective one nonetheless. I guess I'll have to continue just to figure out what this whole thing is all about.
I'm sorry this review isn't much help, but at this point, neither is the plot of the book. I think we will both have to continue if we want to get to the bottom of the mystery which is the 'Hymn of the Multiverse.'
May 17, 2020
Amusing
Having read The Stupidist Angel was a decent warm up for this. Of course, this was a bit more edgy, less comedic. Grief and compassion, fortune and misery, one pill makes you larger... Great drama, but boredom is, IMHO, definitely still OK.
Very nicely done, fine vocabulary, and an interesting confluence of philosophies and chaos. Not boring, but at least it wasn’t preachy.
Having read The Stupidist Angel was a decent warm up for this. Of course, this was a bit more edgy, less comedic. Grief and compassion, fortune and misery, one pill makes you larger... Great drama, but boredom is, IMHO, definitely still OK.
Very nicely done, fine vocabulary, and an interesting confluence of philosophies and chaos. Not boring, but at least it wasn’t preachy.
March 31, 2024
2024 Reading Challenge April #1: read a book that's been on your TBR forever
Not sure where to start with this one, but it had my attention from the first page all the way to the cliffhanger that ensured book 2 would be started immediately. ..... angels, demons, a group of judges that keeps them from declaring war on each other and a countless amount of secrets. Big fan of this first installment.
Not sure where to start with this one, but it had my attention from the first page all the way to the cliffhanger that ensured book 2 would be started immediately. ..... angels, demons, a group of judges that keeps them from declaring war on each other and a countless amount of secrets. Big fan of this first installment.
February 9, 2020
Awful waste of my time. If you enjoy pretend complicated stories with no coherent plot, demi-gods behaving like annoying teenagers, unconvincing world building and pointless twists you'll enjoy this. I read the first half, and then speed-read the second as I never like not to finish a book, but I thought I'd never get to the end. It was a little short of ridiculous. A major thumbs down 👎
January 3, 2021
Sci-fi? Religious or Mystery? Can't wait to read more!
While I felt as confused as the main character throughout most of the book, the end left me wanting more. I really enjoy the mysteriously cryptic "clues" making me discern which are misleading. Almost Agatha Christie quality mystery based on a metaphysical version of Biblical history. What a great combo!
While I felt as confused as the main character throughout most of the book, the end left me wanting more. I really enjoy the mysteriously cryptic "clues" making me discern which are misleading. Almost Agatha Christie quality mystery based on a metaphysical version of Biblical history. What a great combo!
November 13, 2020
It was ok
The main character was completely flat and lifeless. He wasn't a complete person. I get that some of it has to do with what was done to him in the Nexus. But it really explains nothing. Its an interesting idea but mostly its boring.
The main character was completely flat and lifeless. He wasn't a complete person. I get that some of it has to do with what was done to him in the Nexus. But it really explains nothing. Its an interesting idea but mostly its boring.
May 21, 2020
Interesting
A different view on the story of good vs evil, angels vs demons, and God vs Lucifer. About to purchase the second installment.
A different view on the story of good vs evil, angels vs demons, and God vs Lucifer. About to purchase the second installment.
October 15, 2021
Somewhat interesting premise, incredibly amateur execution.
OR: This is crappy fanfiction, and I can't believe it got published.
OR: This is crappy fanfiction, and I can't believe it got published.
October 16, 2021
Fantastic Start
Great story. Well thought out plot and character development. Kudos to Ms Whiteman, hope to read more of her work soon.
Great story. Well thought out plot and character development. Kudos to Ms Whiteman, hope to read more of her work soon.
June 30, 2022
Bravo!
Can't give it 5 stars, I save those ratings for a very few, but this book is a damn good read. It immediately grabbed me, the take on the eternal battle between Heaven and Hell is truly original.
Can't give it 5 stars, I save those ratings for a very few, but this book is a damn good read. It immediately grabbed me, the take on the eternal battle between Heaven and Hell is truly original.
November 2, 2011
(Cross-posted from Adarna SF)
The Antithesis is impossible to peg to a subgenre. The tropes are a mash between seinen action manga (Japanese comics for a 20+ demographic) and supernatural urban fantasy. I’m a sucker for gorey over-the-top Rule of Cool fight scenes, so when I read the scene where Alezair gets turned into a Judge and can turn his hands into scythes, demolish armies, and regenerate lost limbs by eating dirt and convulsing painfully, I knew I had to read this book.
The original take on the battle between Heaven and Hell is thrilling to read. It’s a world where angels and demons are more akin to other creatures (ala humanoid races in space opera) rather than idealized ethereal beings. The demons are the former slaves of the angels, and the war they wage on the souls of lesser beings (such as us. We’re just one portion of a multiverse and we’re not very important) is essentially a giant (rigged) chess game to sort out the politics of these two groups. Judges are another kind of creature whose role is to keep score. It’s a messy shades-of-gray universe where the angels seem like jerks and you can’t help but sympathize with the demons, and I have to give kudos to the author for the fresh perspective.
This is a badass book in many ways. I liked many of the demon characters, I’m awfully fond of the crazy fight scenes, and there’s some interesting worlds in the multiverse (including a weird west one) but I couldn’t completely get into it for two personal reasons. Firstly, vampire-like urban fantasy tropes don’t interest me, and secondly, I couldn’t suspend my disbelief for some of the world-building.
There aren’t any vampires in this book but the tropes are similar. Alezair gets turned into a Judge because he lusts after Leid and he becomes her guardian. Judges live for hundreds of years, have to kill a lot of people, and some even mourn the fact that they’ve turned into monsters. All the higher creatures have hierarchical societies, they drink wine and smoke constantly, and there’s a lot of intrigue and unrequited love angst. I know a lot of readers like these tropes, but I generally just can’t bring myself to care about these kinds of conflicts (especially the love angst) and unfortunately this book wasn’t the exception.
All the higher creatures act like 21st century North Americans, complete with desk jobs and alcohol abuse. It humanizes them, but there wasn’t an explanation as to why they all organized their societies in this specific way, so my brain often kept on questioning it instead of enjoying the story. Even a wry comment like “Once the multiverse developed the art of bureaucracy, it engulfed everything in its path and escape was impossible” would help with the suspension of disbelief, but it doesn’t exist.
The other dimension I couldn’t wrap my head around was gender. The narrative asserts the biological and historical differences between these creatures, but they did not vary in gender dynamics and they dealt with femaleness rather strangely. Leid is the Commander of all the Judges, and according to the narrative, she’s highly respected and feared, intelligent, and physically powerful. So I raised my eyebrow at the fact that she could be cornered to a wall by a male subordinate and be paralyzed with fear, and there’s an after-the-fact horrified reflection on the man’s part that he could have raped her. But why does a woman like Leid have to fear rape if she’s as powerful as the narrative asserts her to be? She’s a hands-turn-into-scythes killing machine. I wouldn’t expect that the Terminator could be harassed in the same way, so why would she by virtue of her being female?
I know other readers will find this book very enjoyable, but because of matters of personal taste, I can’t say this is one of my favourite books of year. World-building is one of the most challenging parts of speculative literature, and it’s much easier to do so when it’s based on common settings, and much more tricky when from an original secondary world. Like I said, the points I raise about the world-building are very subjective, so don’t let that stop you if you won’t find them distracting. If you like over-the-top fight scenes, intrigue and tragedy akin to vampire tropes, and a unique concepts on the battle between heaven and hell, then you might consider this worth a look.
Note: a free review copy was provided by the author
The Antithesis is impossible to peg to a subgenre. The tropes are a mash between seinen action manga (Japanese comics for a 20+ demographic) and supernatural urban fantasy. I’m a sucker for gorey over-the-top Rule of Cool fight scenes, so when I read the scene where Alezair gets turned into a Judge and can turn his hands into scythes, demolish armies, and regenerate lost limbs by eating dirt and convulsing painfully, I knew I had to read this book.
The original take on the battle between Heaven and Hell is thrilling to read. It’s a world where angels and demons are more akin to other creatures (ala humanoid races in space opera) rather than idealized ethereal beings. The demons are the former slaves of the angels, and the war they wage on the souls of lesser beings (such as us. We’re just one portion of a multiverse and we’re not very important) is essentially a giant (rigged) chess game to sort out the politics of these two groups. Judges are another kind of creature whose role is to keep score. It’s a messy shades-of-gray universe where the angels seem like jerks and you can’t help but sympathize with the demons, and I have to give kudos to the author for the fresh perspective.
This is a badass book in many ways. I liked many of the demon characters, I’m awfully fond of the crazy fight scenes, and there’s some interesting worlds in the multiverse (including a weird west one) but I couldn’t completely get into it for two personal reasons. Firstly, vampire-like urban fantasy tropes don’t interest me, and secondly, I couldn’t suspend my disbelief for some of the world-building.
There aren’t any vampires in this book but the tropes are similar. Alezair gets turned into a Judge because he lusts after Leid and he becomes her guardian. Judges live for hundreds of years, have to kill a lot of people, and some even mourn the fact that they’ve turned into monsters. All the higher creatures have hierarchical societies, they drink wine and smoke constantly, and there’s a lot of intrigue and unrequited love angst. I know a lot of readers like these tropes, but I generally just can’t bring myself to care about these kinds of conflicts (especially the love angst) and unfortunately this book wasn’t the exception.
All the higher creatures act like 21st century North Americans, complete with desk jobs and alcohol abuse. It humanizes them, but there wasn’t an explanation as to why they all organized their societies in this specific way, so my brain often kept on questioning it instead of enjoying the story. Even a wry comment like “Once the multiverse developed the art of bureaucracy, it engulfed everything in its path and escape was impossible” would help with the suspension of disbelief, but it doesn’t exist.
The other dimension I couldn’t wrap my head around was gender. The narrative asserts the biological and historical differences between these creatures, but they did not vary in gender dynamics and they dealt with femaleness rather strangely. Leid is the Commander of all the Judges, and according to the narrative, she’s highly respected and feared, intelligent, and physically powerful. So I raised my eyebrow at the fact that she could be cornered to a wall by a male subordinate and be paralyzed with fear, and there’s an after-the-fact horrified reflection on the man’s part that he could have raped her. But why does a woman like Leid have to fear rape if she’s as powerful as the narrative asserts her to be? She’s a hands-turn-into-scythes killing machine. I wouldn’t expect that the Terminator could be harassed in the same way, so why would she by virtue of her being female?
I know other readers will find this book very enjoyable, but because of matters of personal taste, I can’t say this is one of my favourite books of year. World-building is one of the most challenging parts of speculative literature, and it’s much easier to do so when it’s based on common settings, and much more tricky when from an original secondary world. Like I said, the points I raise about the world-building are very subjective, so don’t let that stop you if you won’t find them distracting. If you like over-the-top fight scenes, intrigue and tragedy akin to vampire tropes, and a unique concepts on the battle between heaven and hell, then you might consider this worth a look.
Note: a free review copy was provided by the author
September 29, 2012
Overall: It’s funny that I don’t consider this an angel/demon novel when 90% of the characters are either one or the other. To me, it felt like a science fiction novel, only the setting was with Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory. There is no religious bashing, outright preaching, or moral values hidden beneath the ink waiting to subconsciously sink their teeth into your brain and suck out your vices (or was there? *cue Twilight Zone music*). Atheists and Christians alike can enjoy this novel from Terra Whiteman. Also like a science fiction novel, there is great emphasis on making the different places and characters feel as comfortable to your mind as your own hometown. I can picture each scene as easily in this novel as I could if it was a movie. It doesn’t have the shock value that I like in many of my favorite novels – but I still enjoyed nearly every moment reading this book.
Characters: It’s clear from the first meeting between Leid and Alezair that these two have met previously, but since Alezair has no memory of his former life, he doesn’t know what kind of relationship he used to have with her. Throughout the novel, his instincts drive him to both lust and hate her. Leid rejects him over and over again and yet you can’t help but think each time that maybe this time Alezair might have a chance with this deadly woman. Leid surprised me in her unique response to each situation. I adore her more than any heroine as of late. She’s like a tiger – beautiful, exotic, but dangerous for your health in close quarters. I have 10 or 15 different texts highlighted in my Kindle of the awesome verbal exchanges between these two characters. The author doesn’t give into the chemistry sizzling – no, every time they meet is like a hit and you can help but turn page after page looking for that next high.
Plot: The book begins with Alezair on just another mission from the Nexus to kill people, which he is very good at doing, and with no recollection of who he used to be. On this mission he meets Leid and he is struck by how familiar she is to him. After following Leid, she decides to make him into a being like her – and Alezair becomes a nearly invincible enforcer between Heaven and Hell. Not all is what it seems, as the beings of Heaven and Hell seem to recognize him, but no one will say how. Alezair’s body draws him instinctively to Leid and he has no idea why. Although the mystery of who Alezair really is unravels at a snail’s pace, there is plenty of action and a very intricate world to keep you entertained as the mystery unfolds.
Ending: I don’t get the last 10% of the novel. I could accept the novel as over (with a sequel expected) when Alezair stops narrating. I didn’t find out everything I wanted to know, but I was okay with drawing my own conclusions for now. But, the last 10% is written in various points of view that flash back to earlier scenes in the novel, only from a different perspective. I didn’t connect with these people. I didn’t learn anything new about Alezair – only that people were damn scared of him, which I could guess from his point of view. Without the last 10%, I would have given this novel 5 stars. With it, I had to knock off a star for killing the mystery and allure of some of my favorite minor characters from the novel. Regardless, I still am planning on reading the rest of this series.
This is a great book for those who like books about Angels and Demons without the influence of the author’s religious beliefs.
*I received a copy of this book from a FMB tours in exchange for my honest review.
Characters: It’s clear from the first meeting between Leid and Alezair that these two have met previously, but since Alezair has no memory of his former life, he doesn’t know what kind of relationship he used to have with her. Throughout the novel, his instincts drive him to both lust and hate her. Leid rejects him over and over again and yet you can’t help but think each time that maybe this time Alezair might have a chance with this deadly woman. Leid surprised me in her unique response to each situation. I adore her more than any heroine as of late. She’s like a tiger – beautiful, exotic, but dangerous for your health in close quarters. I have 10 or 15 different texts highlighted in my Kindle of the awesome verbal exchanges between these two characters. The author doesn’t give into the chemistry sizzling – no, every time they meet is like a hit and you can help but turn page after page looking for that next high.
Plot: The book begins with Alezair on just another mission from the Nexus to kill people, which he is very good at doing, and with no recollection of who he used to be. On this mission he meets Leid and he is struck by how familiar she is to him. After following Leid, she decides to make him into a being like her – and Alezair becomes a nearly invincible enforcer between Heaven and Hell. Not all is what it seems, as the beings of Heaven and Hell seem to recognize him, but no one will say how. Alezair’s body draws him instinctively to Leid and he has no idea why. Although the mystery of who Alezair really is unravels at a snail’s pace, there is plenty of action and a very intricate world to keep you entertained as the mystery unfolds.
Ending: I don’t get the last 10% of the novel. I could accept the novel as over (with a sequel expected) when Alezair stops narrating. I didn’t find out everything I wanted to know, but I was okay with drawing my own conclusions for now. But, the last 10% is written in various points of view that flash back to earlier scenes in the novel, only from a different perspective. I didn’t connect with these people. I didn’t learn anything new about Alezair – only that people were damn scared of him, which I could guess from his point of view. Without the last 10%, I would have given this novel 5 stars. With it, I had to knock off a star for killing the mystery and allure of some of my favorite minor characters from the novel. Regardless, I still am planning on reading the rest of this series.
This is a great book for those who like books about Angels and Demons without the influence of the author’s religious beliefs.
*I received a copy of this book from a FMB tours in exchange for my honest review.
September 13, 2011
I’ll be honest and admit that I was unsure about the premise of The Antithesis when I first heard about it. There are an awful lot of books out there that deal with the eternal battle between angels and demons, and I just wasn’t sure if it would appeal to me. It is not the sort of thing that I would actively seek out. The good news is that Terra Whiteman’s vision of heaven and hell is so refreshingly different from anything I have ever come across before, that I was sold. I certainly would never have expected to come across such fantastically Machiavellian politics for example.
In addition to the philosophical and religious elements in the novel, there are some terrific action sequences scattered throughout. The members of Jury have abilities that make them appear superhuman (think a cross between the Terminator and Neo from The Matrix and you’ll get the idea), and the moments these powers are used were highlights in the narrative. There is a scene on an airplane that is particularly memorable and will stay with me for quite a long time. Personally, I think I would have liked a few more battles but this may just my blood thirsty nature. In fairness, I should point out that The Antithesis is the first novel in a series, and based on the novel’s ending I expect this minor gripe will be addressed in future books.
The main character, Alezair, is a bit of an enigma. He is plucked from his job as a mercenary for hire and spends years learning how to become a Justice. He doesn’t know where he comes from and his origins are shrouded in mystery. His quest for answers becomes one of the main strands of the story. I liked that there are plenty of moments when he is playing catch up and has no idea what it is going on. This offers the opportunity for the reader to discover more about Alezair as he discovers things about himself. There are strong suggestions that he isn’t your typical Justice either; his colourful language, f-bombs aplenty, and violently bolshie attitude hint that he is something completely different compared to the other Jury member’s quiet stoicism.
The other members of the Jury are just as engaging, but it was the various angels and demons that really captured my imagination. Whiteman injects some nice, subtle humour here that caught me totally unawares. The leader of heaven, Yahweh Telei, has inherited his position from his father and would much rather continue his scientific work than worry about paperwork. The arch-demon, Belial Vakkar, is far more interested in producing his latest play than scoring points over angelic opponents. Giving the angels and demons human failings and foibles makes them that much more engaging.
Set across the countless planets of a sprawling multiverse, as well as Purgatory, Heaven and Hell; the author really gets a chance to flex her creative muscle as the angels and demons collect souls as part of a seemingly endless contest. Whiteman has developed many different races and cultures, and as the reader gets to meet them some seem much like us, while others are totally alien. On a personal note, it was also nice to discover what I had often suspected, that alcohol is a universal constant.
I was impressed with the complex story that begins in book one of The Antithesis. It serves as a good introduction to the multiple worlds that Terra Whiteman has created. Book two in the series, Alpha, is also available.
In addition to the philosophical and religious elements in the novel, there are some terrific action sequences scattered throughout. The members of Jury have abilities that make them appear superhuman (think a cross between the Terminator and Neo from The Matrix and you’ll get the idea), and the moments these powers are used were highlights in the narrative. There is a scene on an airplane that is particularly memorable and will stay with me for quite a long time. Personally, I think I would have liked a few more battles but this may just my blood thirsty nature. In fairness, I should point out that The Antithesis is the first novel in a series, and based on the novel’s ending I expect this minor gripe will be addressed in future books.
The main character, Alezair, is a bit of an enigma. He is plucked from his job as a mercenary for hire and spends years learning how to become a Justice. He doesn’t know where he comes from and his origins are shrouded in mystery. His quest for answers becomes one of the main strands of the story. I liked that there are plenty of moments when he is playing catch up and has no idea what it is going on. This offers the opportunity for the reader to discover more about Alezair as he discovers things about himself. There are strong suggestions that he isn’t your typical Justice either; his colourful language, f-bombs aplenty, and violently bolshie attitude hint that he is something completely different compared to the other Jury member’s quiet stoicism.
The other members of the Jury are just as engaging, but it was the various angels and demons that really captured my imagination. Whiteman injects some nice, subtle humour here that caught me totally unawares. The leader of heaven, Yahweh Telei, has inherited his position from his father and would much rather continue his scientific work than worry about paperwork. The arch-demon, Belial Vakkar, is far more interested in producing his latest play than scoring points over angelic opponents. Giving the angels and demons human failings and foibles makes them that much more engaging.
Set across the countless planets of a sprawling multiverse, as well as Purgatory, Heaven and Hell; the author really gets a chance to flex her creative muscle as the angels and demons collect souls as part of a seemingly endless contest. Whiteman has developed many different races and cultures, and as the reader gets to meet them some seem much like us, while others are totally alien. On a personal note, it was also nice to discover what I had often suspected, that alcohol is a universal constant.
I was impressed with the complex story that begins in book one of The Antithesis. It serves as a good introduction to the multiple worlds that Terra Whiteman has created. Book two in the series, Alpha, is also available.
August 10, 2012
I received an eBook from the author for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review, and all conclusions are my own responsibility.
This book is aptly titled, Antithesis, as it deals with concepts that are often polarized at the ends of the spectrum: religion and science all combined in the eternal struggle between a heaven and hell. Combining the best features of action manga and urban paranormal, the integration of the two create an environment that while fictional has a sense of grounding in worlds more familiar, although completely new and imaginative.
The story starts in 1180 A.D., where Alezair is assigned to help Saladin defeat the Christians. He is nearly killed by a female warrior, and sets off on a mission to find her. When he finds Leid, he learns that she is a commander in Purgatory, and is responsible for informing on members of the Celestial Court that break the Code. Alezair is recruited onto the Jury, the group that oversees, punishes and brings to justice the wrongdoers in the battles between Heaven and Hell.
The story is full of super-human and paranormal powers, Angels, Demons, amazing fight scenes, and lots of very human, very modern behaviours: smoking, drinking, unrequited love and even bureaucratic red tape. It spans a series of events and years, real and imagined, but with a terrific flow that liberally incorporates science, philosophy, alcohol and chemical substances and the occasional expletive, without seeming to be at all self-conscious or self-serving. Some of the background information given does slow the reading down, but with so many concepts that are integral to following the story and understanding the characters motivation, those parts are necessary and do fill their purpose.
It’s not a quick read, there are parts that I had to re-read to be certain I knew why things were happening; and you cannot approach this story with a static set of beliefs about right and wrong, heaven and hell, or even science and the Christian doctrine. God and Satan, referred to in the story as Yahweh Telei and Lucifer Raith are more characters and human, capable of that singular dichotomy that all humans possess to be neither all good or all bad, will instantly challenge and grate on a reader who is unwilling to be open and fluid with their own personal beliefs that they bring to the story.
I’m glad I read it – it was a book that created a new world in a new way, with a well-crafted writing style and some innovative concepts unlike any I have seen before.
This book is aptly titled, Antithesis, as it deals with concepts that are often polarized at the ends of the spectrum: religion and science all combined in the eternal struggle between a heaven and hell. Combining the best features of action manga and urban paranormal, the integration of the two create an environment that while fictional has a sense of grounding in worlds more familiar, although completely new and imaginative.
The story starts in 1180 A.D., where Alezair is assigned to help Saladin defeat the Christians. He is nearly killed by a female warrior, and sets off on a mission to find her. When he finds Leid, he learns that she is a commander in Purgatory, and is responsible for informing on members of the Celestial Court that break the Code. Alezair is recruited onto the Jury, the group that oversees, punishes and brings to justice the wrongdoers in the battles between Heaven and Hell.
The story is full of super-human and paranormal powers, Angels, Demons, amazing fight scenes, and lots of very human, very modern behaviours: smoking, drinking, unrequited love and even bureaucratic red tape. It spans a series of events and years, real and imagined, but with a terrific flow that liberally incorporates science, philosophy, alcohol and chemical substances and the occasional expletive, without seeming to be at all self-conscious or self-serving. Some of the background information given does slow the reading down, but with so many concepts that are integral to following the story and understanding the characters motivation, those parts are necessary and do fill their purpose.
It’s not a quick read, there are parts that I had to re-read to be certain I knew why things were happening; and you cannot approach this story with a static set of beliefs about right and wrong, heaven and hell, or even science and the Christian doctrine. God and Satan, referred to in the story as Yahweh Telei and Lucifer Raith are more characters and human, capable of that singular dichotomy that all humans possess to be neither all good or all bad, will instantly challenge and grate on a reader who is unwilling to be open and fluid with their own personal beliefs that they bring to the story.
I’m glad I read it – it was a book that created a new world in a new way, with a well-crafted writing style and some innovative concepts unlike any I have seen before.
September 19, 2012
This book is definitely different from what I was expecting. First off, I was very hesitant about reading this one, because I'm not a big fan of the cover and then I read the summary and thought "Heaven and Hell?... ahh, I don't know about all that" I'm not big on reading books with religion in it, but this book was a surprise. This book definitely doesn't just involve religion, there is a lot of scientific knowledge thrown in there as well. Hell, your main character is a physicist who lives in Purgatory. Heaven and Hell, you pretty much have your Demons and your Angels, but, it's thrown at you like a business/militia type format. Everyone has a boss and everyone reports to that boss. The Demons and Angels are in a contest. This contest was struck up by the Lucifer, leader of the Demons and Yahweh, leader of the Angels. Lucifer and Yahweh have come to an agreement that they don't want to have another war brewing between both sides, therefore the contest is created. Tallies mark up on souls to each side and in the end one side will win. There are codes and rules, and these codes and rules cannot be broken, which is where our main character Alizair comes into play. Alizair is a Judge in this contest along with his commander/boss Leid and Leids' other two guardians Adrial and Zhevraine. These four are Judges of the contest and intercept when needed.
I liked that this book throws you off to what we all think we know and learned about religion and our beliefs (whatever they may be). I also like the idea of Judges and rules and everything that goes on this book, definitely different. I didn't like that I felt I couldn't keep up with the characters. There were so many characters being thrown at you. I had to try and remember the names and who was who.
This book is definitely something else. It captured my eye from the beginning and kept me hooked until the end. I would definitely recommend this book. Even if you're not big on books with or hinting religion, I'm telling you, this book is good and definitely worth the read. You're thrown into this whole different world, where what we know (or think we know) about Heaven and Hell, is completely different from this world that Terra Whiteman has opened up for us. This book is part of a series and I can't wait to read the next book in this series!
I liked that this book throws you off to what we all think we know and learned about religion and our beliefs (whatever they may be). I also like the idea of Judges and rules and everything that goes on this book, definitely different. I didn't like that I felt I couldn't keep up with the characters. There were so many characters being thrown at you. I had to try and remember the names and who was who.
This book is definitely something else. It captured my eye from the beginning and kept me hooked until the end. I would definitely recommend this book. Even if you're not big on books with or hinting religion, I'm telling you, this book is good and definitely worth the read. You're thrown into this whole different world, where what we know (or think we know) about Heaven and Hell, is completely different from this world that Terra Whiteman has opened up for us. This book is part of a series and I can't wait to read the next book in this series!
July 31, 2018
This book was great! I am usually more of a fantasy book fan, but after this book, I think I will start delving into some more science fiction. The story is very intriguing and while it drives me crazy when there are a lot of unanswered questions, it is also part of why I liked this book so much.
September 20, 2011
Alezair is a super-human soldier from the Nexus, available for hire to powerful beings in the collection of parallel universes known as the Multiverse. While on a mission Alezair is attacked, nearly killed and later recruited by a beautiful girl named Leid (pronounced ‘lied’). She takes him to her home in Purgatory, and makes him a member of the Jury, a tiny governing body that oversees the Eternal War between Heaven and Hell.
Alezair is transformed into an even more powerful, near-immortal being called a Vel’Haru. For over a century Leid trains him to be a Judge, whose duties not only include presiding over the legal cases of Archaeans (angels) and the Fallen (demons), but travelling within the Multiverse and executing beings who are in violation of the Code. According to the Code, Celestials are forbidden from directly influencing their creations in a bid to win their souls. This includes things like “demon possession, and even that stunt Heaven pulled with Jesus Christ”.
But Son-of-God stunts aside, Hell has a huge lead on Heaven in terms of soul points, even without Code-violations. Sinful things just tend to be instinctual and neither the threat of eternal suffering or the promise of eternal bliss has proven particularly persuasive. So when lesser demons start committing a few suspicious Code violations, Heaven tries to use it to their advantage in Court, proposing a new law that will have a drastic effect on the Eternal War. Alezair finds himself caught up in a tumultuous time, and he hasn’t even finished his training. He’s also plagued by an attraction to Leid that suggests they once had an intimate relationship. However, she only ever treats him with cool, efficient indifference, revealing nothing about herself, or the history of how the Vel’Haru ended up in Purgatory.
This is a difficult book for me to rate and review, because I’m not quite sure what to make of it. There were aspects of it that I disliked or found odd, but I can't deny that I had a good time reading it overall.
Read the full review on my blog Violin in a Void
Alezair is transformed into an even more powerful, near-immortal being called a Vel’Haru. For over a century Leid trains him to be a Judge, whose duties not only include presiding over the legal cases of Archaeans (angels) and the Fallen (demons), but travelling within the Multiverse and executing beings who are in violation of the Code. According to the Code, Celestials are forbidden from directly influencing their creations in a bid to win their souls. This includes things like “demon possession, and even that stunt Heaven pulled with Jesus Christ”.
But Son-of-God stunts aside, Hell has a huge lead on Heaven in terms of soul points, even without Code-violations. Sinful things just tend to be instinctual and neither the threat of eternal suffering or the promise of eternal bliss has proven particularly persuasive. So when lesser demons start committing a few suspicious Code violations, Heaven tries to use it to their advantage in Court, proposing a new law that will have a drastic effect on the Eternal War. Alezair finds himself caught up in a tumultuous time, and he hasn’t even finished his training. He’s also plagued by an attraction to Leid that suggests they once had an intimate relationship. However, she only ever treats him with cool, efficient indifference, revealing nothing about herself, or the history of how the Vel’Haru ended up in Purgatory.
This is a difficult book for me to rate and review, because I’m not quite sure what to make of it. There were aspects of it that I disliked or found odd, but I can't deny that I had a good time reading it overall.
Read the full review on my blog Violin in a Void
November 16, 2014
Everything about this book was vivid. The paranormal world was clear as day and even each character’s voices was vivid and distinct. Aezair is sarcastic and arrogant, Leid is teasing and dominant. Zhevraine is gentler, intelligent and Adrial is wiser and older. This whole world exists within the mortal one and throughout this book, it felt as if heaps of things were happening one after another. It was like a Die Hard film and those are awesome!
In the beginning, everything is very messy and confusing. We’re not really sure whats going on and how we are restricted to only Aezair POV made it only more confusing. We found out that he has no memories of his previous life and that there’s some sort of weird thing going on with him and Leid. What I managed to assume is that Leid knows him from some sort of previous life and she had no plans to revealing it to him, yet. Their banter was hilarious. It was constantly sarcastic and and seemingly careless, much like the banter between Deeks and Kensi from NCIS: Los Angeles. It’s almost exactly like that! They are both immature but skilled, they could skin you alive if you pissed them off. We knew that there’s something special going on there and of course there is!
There’s a lot of swearing (I lost count on the number of f***) and there were times where I wanted to yell at the protagonist so that he could see sense and stop swearing. I can’t wrap my head over the swearing. I’m sorry, I’m old school. Swearing doesn’t sit well with me even though, I say sh**, a lot during my basketball games. But nevertheless, Aezair was still a funny character, he was willing to learn about being judge even though he knew it was boring, very boring but he lightened it up with his jokes. I love characters like that.
The story and atmosphere is very different. Because this book is so hugely paranormal, there are times when you have to step back and ground yourself in reality. Despite that, it is an entertaining an enjoyable read!
My rating: 85%
In the beginning, everything is very messy and confusing. We’re not really sure whats going on and how we are restricted to only Aezair POV made it only more confusing. We found out that he has no memories of his previous life and that there’s some sort of weird thing going on with him and Leid. What I managed to assume is that Leid knows him from some sort of previous life and she had no plans to revealing it to him, yet. Their banter was hilarious. It was constantly sarcastic and and seemingly careless, much like the banter between Deeks and Kensi from NCIS: Los Angeles. It’s almost exactly like that! They are both immature but skilled, they could skin you alive if you pissed them off. We knew that there’s something special going on there and of course there is!
There’s a lot of swearing (I lost count on the number of f***) and there were times where I wanted to yell at the protagonist so that he could see sense and stop swearing. I can’t wrap my head over the swearing. I’m sorry, I’m old school. Swearing doesn’t sit well with me even though, I say sh**, a lot during my basketball games. But nevertheless, Aezair was still a funny character, he was willing to learn about being judge even though he knew it was boring, very boring but he lightened it up with his jokes. I love characters like that.
The story and atmosphere is very different. Because this book is so hugely paranormal, there are times when you have to step back and ground yourself in reality. Despite that, it is an entertaining an enjoyable read!
My rating: 85%
September 9, 2011
an·tith·e·sis - opposition; contrast: The antithesis of right and wrong.
"The telling of a man with a former life, unknown even to himself."
The Antithesis is an astounding book that twists the virtues of our mind. The story of Alezair and the Vel'Haru are definitely worth the read. When I read the first few chapters of this book, I was like: What? It was a damned mystery! I couldn't figure out what type of creatures Whiteman was using, or the purposes of their time travel!
This is a completely fresh and original story put on the market! I don't mean to sound like I am belittling anyone else's works, but being used to only reading about vampires, werewolves, and other paranormal stories, this is a step on to a new block: bringing a mystery of new creations that have their own morals, that conflict with their personal feelings. Introducing scientific, philosophical, and dark fantasy elements. The Antithesis covers a wide range of characters that share a deeper meaning to the man who is Alezair, more than you know.
As the story follows Alezair, he tells you the tale of his travels from the Nexus to becoming something so much more. He becomes immersed in a world with characters that know him, but he has no idea why. One of my favorite things about this book is the boldness it revels around. Some shy away from certain elements of death, gore, religion, and other aspects of literature that make people cringe. Terra does not. She gave everyone a back story that surely makes you want to know more. I guarantee once you buy this book, you will be wanting to immediately know what happens after every page turn.
"The telling of a man with a former life, unknown even to himself."
The Antithesis is an astounding book that twists the virtues of our mind. The story of Alezair and the Vel'Haru are definitely worth the read. When I read the first few chapters of this book, I was like: What? It was a damned mystery! I couldn't figure out what type of creatures Whiteman was using, or the purposes of their time travel!
This is a completely fresh and original story put on the market! I don't mean to sound like I am belittling anyone else's works, but being used to only reading about vampires, werewolves, and other paranormal stories, this is a step on to a new block: bringing a mystery of new creations that have their own morals, that conflict with their personal feelings. Introducing scientific, philosophical, and dark fantasy elements. The Antithesis covers a wide range of characters that share a deeper meaning to the man who is Alezair, more than you know.
As the story follows Alezair, he tells you the tale of his travels from the Nexus to becoming something so much more. He becomes immersed in a world with characters that know him, but he has no idea why. One of my favorite things about this book is the boldness it revels around. Some shy away from certain elements of death, gore, religion, and other aspects of literature that make people cringe. Terra does not. She gave everyone a back story that surely makes you want to know more. I guarantee once you buy this book, you will be wanting to immediately know what happens after every page turn.
September 21, 2012
First I would like to thank FMB Blog Tours for allowing me to read an ARC copy of this book and hosting on my blog Kaidans Seduction. I have to say that I have never read a story where there were so many things going on that had me like lord have mercy why are you doing that, why did he say that???
There is a contest between heaven and hell and our main character Alizair is a judge who presides over hell. The contest is in place to make sure there is no war between heaven and hell. People must follow the rules or they will be judged and be punished. Alizar has such a crazy job being a judge but he is fair and swift with punishments when needed.
This book took me on such a roller coaster ride because I have grown up in a religious house and my grandparents were very strict about us learning about God and Satan and this book takes it to a new level where yes there is the religious aspect but there is also the human side to things. I really enjoyed this first book and I look forward to reading the rest of the series. This is one of those series where at the end on the last page you scream what the heck I need more! Terra you have created a great world and I thank you for sharing it with us.
There is a contest between heaven and hell and our main character Alizair is a judge who presides over hell. The contest is in place to make sure there is no war between heaven and hell. People must follow the rules or they will be judged and be punished. Alizar has such a crazy job being a judge but he is fair and swift with punishments when needed.
This book took me on such a roller coaster ride because I have grown up in a religious house and my grandparents were very strict about us learning about God and Satan and this book takes it to a new level where yes there is the religious aspect but there is also the human side to things. I really enjoyed this first book and I look forward to reading the rest of the series. This is one of those series where at the end on the last page you scream what the heck I need more! Terra you have created a great world and I thank you for sharing it with us.
September 28, 2012
Review of The Antithesis by Terra Whiteman
Reviewed for Full Moon Bites Blog Tours
An unusual and highly complex novel of metaphysics, philosophy, and quantum physics, “The Antithesis” postulates not just one universe, but thirteen Multiverses-all of which contain hundreds of planets. Only forty of these worlds, though, are controlled by Heaven and Hell, in the form of The Atrium, housed in Purgatory. In The Atrium, a coalition of judges, all Vel’Haru-one noble and her three guardians-rule on soulcases, determining which side gets the points for each individual soul at death. The newest judge, Alezair Czynri, is taken straight from the Nexus, turned Vel’Haru by noble Leid, the Justice Commander, and made her guardian. Alezair retains no memories of his tenure in the Nexus..or of his “before.”
I can honestly say that “The Antithesis” is unlike any other metaphysical novel I have read. This is Heaven and Hell, Lucifer and Yahweh, as you certainly never expected to see them. There is no shortage of passion, sensuality, character derivation, profane language, or graphic violence. Readers will keep turning the pages to discover what new wonder appears next (yes, there is planet-travelling too). I do rate this book 18+ for violence, language, sensuality.
Reviewed for Full Moon Bites Blog Tours
An unusual and highly complex novel of metaphysics, philosophy, and quantum physics, “The Antithesis” postulates not just one universe, but thirteen Multiverses-all of which contain hundreds of planets. Only forty of these worlds, though, are controlled by Heaven and Hell, in the form of The Atrium, housed in Purgatory. In The Atrium, a coalition of judges, all Vel’Haru-one noble and her three guardians-rule on soulcases, determining which side gets the points for each individual soul at death. The newest judge, Alezair Czynri, is taken straight from the Nexus, turned Vel’Haru by noble Leid, the Justice Commander, and made her guardian. Alezair retains no memories of his tenure in the Nexus..or of his “before.”
I can honestly say that “The Antithesis” is unlike any other metaphysical novel I have read. This is Heaven and Hell, Lucifer and Yahweh, as you certainly never expected to see them. There is no shortage of passion, sensuality, character derivation, profane language, or graphic violence. Readers will keep turning the pages to discover what new wonder appears next (yes, there is planet-travelling too). I do rate this book 18+ for violence, language, sensuality.
November 6, 2014
This book took me by surprise. Terra Whiteman won me over with her action-packed introduction of the story, stimulating environment descriptions, and the characters, Alezair Czynri and Leid Koseling. I loved Alezair's humor.
Whiteman’s writing was easily captivating and the dialogue is nothing less than entertaining. The plot contains suspense and wonder. I thought the court system she created that set balance between the angels and demons was a fascinating twist. I eagerly found myself blowing through this story waiting on the answers to some questions.
I was not disappointed at all and highly recommend this book to those who enjoy the awesome mix of sci-fi, dystopian, and romance.
Whiteman’s writing was easily captivating and the dialogue is nothing less than entertaining. The plot contains suspense and wonder. I thought the court system she created that set balance between the angels and demons was a fascinating twist. I eagerly found myself blowing through this story waiting on the answers to some questions.
I was not disappointed at all and highly recommend this book to those who enjoy the awesome mix of sci-fi, dystopian, and romance.
August 25, 2015
Very fascinating book
One of the most fascinating books I have read in a long time. Very interesting subject matter and very enjoyable writing. I plan on jumping right in to next book
One of the most fascinating books I have read in a long time. Very interesting subject matter and very enjoyable writing. I plan on jumping right in to next book
January 4, 2012
I quite enjoyed this book, something a little different. Here is my full review -
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