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Tales of QaiMaj #2
Flame: Tales of QaiMaj Volume II
Enter a world of glowing lava, steamy baths, and an ever-shifting monarchy . . .
Welcome to the underground realm of Chraun, where the award-winning Dreams of QaiMaj epic fantasy series begins. Six short tales illustrate the complexity of a world where some have magic, others do not, and all must survive within the constraints of a society confined by finite resources and a narrow worldview.
The tales include:
Tanner: The ice queen visits the notorious tanner of Chraun, and gets more than she bargained for.
Semija: A tale of life as a slave in Chraun, and chance to escape to a better life.
Orphan: As a barren wife plots to help her husband ascend to the throne of Chraun, she finds a young man in the Orphan Tunnels who might hold the key to their success. But at what cost?
Kinyara: A girl crosses the threshold to womanhood and finds a chance for a better life when she meets the man of her destiny.
General: The King of Chraun is dead. His son's ascension will mark the first peaceful succession in centuries. Or does it? General Medoc suspects otherwise.
Khanten: The founder of Chraun issues a command with his dying breath. The implications will resonate throughout history. But will it be enough to salvage his vision of Chraun as a perfect society?
Includes an extended preview of Dream of a Vast Blue Cavern, a glossary and maps, and original art by the author.
Flame is a great place to start reading the Dreams of QaiMaj series. If you’ve already started reading the series, Flame will plunge you even deeper into the lives of Dynat, Medoc, Bolv and many other characters.
Welcome to the underground realm of Chraun, where the award-winning Dreams of QaiMaj epic fantasy series begins. Six short tales illustrate the complexity of a world where some have magic, others do not, and all must survive within the constraints of a society confined by finite resources and a narrow worldview.
The tales include:
Tanner: The ice queen visits the notorious tanner of Chraun, and gets more than she bargained for.
Semija: A tale of life as a slave in Chraun, and chance to escape to a better life.
Orphan: As a barren wife plots to help her husband ascend to the throne of Chraun, she finds a young man in the Orphan Tunnels who might hold the key to their success. But at what cost?
Kinyara: A girl crosses the threshold to womanhood and finds a chance for a better life when she meets the man of her destiny.
General: The King of Chraun is dead. His son's ascension will mark the first peaceful succession in centuries. Or does it? General Medoc suspects otherwise.
Khanten: The founder of Chraun issues a command with his dying breath. The implications will resonate throughout history. But will it be enough to salvage his vision of Chraun as a perfect society?
Includes an extended preview of Dream of a Vast Blue Cavern, a glossary and maps, and original art by the author.
Flame is a great place to start reading the Dreams of QaiMaj series. If you’ve already started reading the series, Flame will plunge you even deeper into the lives of Dynat, Medoc, Bolv and many other characters.
156 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 2, 2018
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About the author
Selah J. Tay-Song
6 books18 followersSelah J Tay-Song is living proof that if you persevere, you’ll catch your dreams. She decided to be an author at the age of six. Today she is the author of the Dreams of QaiMaj series, an epic fantasy series described as magical, poetic and engrossing. When she’s not writing, she’s stalking the urban river otters that live less than a mile from her home in the Pacific Northwest.
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June 11, 2018
Where Frost: Tales of QaiMaj Vol I told tales of Iskalon, Flame tells the stories of Chraun. Flame focuses quite a lot more on King Dynat with 3 of the 6 stories (Orphan, Kinyara, General) exploring his background and his ascension to the throne, including his relations to those closest to him.
Tanner was a bit more of a Chraun folk tale--and it's not clear whether the tale is true or an exaggeration.
Semija felt a little jarring at first, with some non-standard grammar, but later proved to be a rather tragic story of the slaves of Chraun.
The final story, Khanten goes back to the founding of Chraun--and explores how and when everything first went wrong.
Personally, I think I prefer Frost--probably because I liked Stasia and Glace more--but Flame works out to be a pretty interesting read as well. So overall, a good way to get to know this series just a little better.
Note: I received a digital copy of this book from the author. I was given the book with no expectation of a positive review and the review is my own.
Tanner was a bit more of a Chraun folk tale--and it's not clear whether the tale is true or an exaggeration.
Semija felt a little jarring at first, with some non-standard grammar, but later proved to be a rather tragic story of the slaves of Chraun.
The final story, Khanten goes back to the founding of Chraun--and explores how and when everything first went wrong.
Personally, I think I prefer Frost--probably because I liked Stasia and Glace more--but Flame works out to be a pretty interesting read as well. So overall, a good way to get to know this series just a little better.
Note: I received a digital copy of this book from the author. I was given the book with no expectation of a positive review and the review is my own.
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