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Descendants of Terene #0.5
Requiem for House Octavian
Each day, Ressa performs to please Lady Octavian.
Each night, her blood is stolen from her.
Ressa is a Descendant slave, and in the world of Terene, this is the only life she’s ever known. Born into House Octavian, she has served obediently. Even when her father was taken from her.
But when Ressa discovers that Lord Octavian is selling one of his Descendants to another noble house, she will have to make a choice. Will she be separated from the only family she has left? Or will she find a way to change her fate?
It comes down to her final performance.
Requiem For House Octavian is a prequel to Good Blood, set in the world of Terene.
Each night, her blood is stolen from her.
Ressa is a Descendant slave, and in the world of Terene, this is the only life she’s ever known. Born into House Octavian, she has served obediently. Even when her father was taken from her.
But when Ressa discovers that Lord Octavian is selling one of his Descendants to another noble house, she will have to make a choice. Will she be separated from the only family she has left? Or will she find a way to change her fate?
It comes down to her final performance.
Requiem For House Octavian is a prequel to Good Blood, set in the world of Terene.
51 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2018
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About the author
Billy Ketch Allen
6 books29 followersBilly Ketch Allen grew up in Fallbrook, California and studied creative writing at Cal State Northridge. He plays professional beach volleyball during the day and writes books at night.
His books include the fantasy series The Descendants of Terene and the coaching guide's Coach Your Brains Out and the Inner Knight.
Learn more about what Billy is up to on his website www.billyketchallen.com
His books include the fantasy series The Descendants of Terene and the coaching guide's Coach Your Brains Out and the Inner Knight.
Learn more about what Billy is up to on his website www.billyketchallen.com
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November 1, 2018
After writing Good Blood, it was refreshing to tackle a shorter work set in an already established world. This tells a small tale in a corner of Terene that has big consequences. It is the spark that sets the story in motion.
November 25, 2018
really quick read and sets the stage pretty well for Good Blood. I'm only sad there's no more to read for now :(
January 9, 2019
Requiem for House Octavian is a short prequel to Good Blood (Descendants of Terene, #1) and it's a perfect appetizer for Allen's full-length debut.
The story revolves around Ressa, a young Descendant whose musical skills are almost as magical as her actual blood, faced with the prospect of being permanently separated from her mother and the home she's known all her life.
The story is paced well and does some impressive world-building in a very short amount of time. Allen avoids the typical exposition dump you see at the beginning of so many Young Adult/ Fantasy novels by allowing us to learn with the semi-naive protagonist. He trusts his audience enough to show us the values and attitudes of his characters through their actions and the world he creates is one you'll want to spend time in.
If you haven't read "Good Blood" yet then Requiem is a lovely introduction and if you have had the pleasure of reading "Good Blood," you'll find "Requiem for House Octavian" a wonderful companion to flushing out Allen's exciting new world.
Read it today. It's $2 for the Kindle version, what are you waiting for!?!
The story revolves around Ressa, a young Descendant whose musical skills are almost as magical as her actual blood, faced with the prospect of being permanently separated from her mother and the home she's known all her life.
The story is paced well and does some impressive world-building in a very short amount of time. Allen avoids the typical exposition dump you see at the beginning of so many Young Adult/ Fantasy novels by allowing us to learn with the semi-naive protagonist. He trusts his audience enough to show us the values and attitudes of his characters through their actions and the world he creates is one you'll want to spend time in.
If you haven't read "Good Blood" yet then Requiem is a lovely introduction and if you have had the pleasure of reading "Good Blood," you'll find "Requiem for House Octavian" a wonderful companion to flushing out Allen's exciting new world.
Read it today. It's $2 for the Kindle version, what are you waiting for!?!
January 10, 2020
In my experience short stories are really hit or miss. Having just finished Good Blood I was excited to jump right in to the Requiem for House Octavian. In a word it was fantastic, Allen spins so much character development and storytelling here that it’s nearly incomprehensible. I was already excited to continue this series, but now it’s jumped up to nearly the top of too read list.
April 19, 2022
Stellar short story that was easily read in one sitting. Gave a great background to Spade which was fun to learn about after just finishing Good Blood. Excited to learn more about the Descendant’s past as I begin Dark Blood!
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September 6, 2021
I love this series!!!
This was a great read after I finished the second book in this series. It gave some great background and depth to one of the main characters whom I love even more now. I cannot wait for the next book!
This was a great read after I finished the second book in this series. It gave some great background and depth to one of the main characters whom I love even more now. I cannot wait for the next book!
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