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Children of Adaban
Destruction befalls the world of Sull’esr. The gods are at odds, and the fate of all sentient beings lie in the balance.
Adaban, a benevolent deity who stands against the others of his kind, seeks to thwart the imminent annihilation of all life in the universe. Sacrificing his own life force, he bestows unimaginable power upon a chosen few, hoping their abilities is the key to the survival of all.
And this is where our story begins.
A group of young individuals, born with gifts beyond their understanding, are at the hands of fate. As villages are destroyed, members of an ancient order fight for dominance, and armies march across the lands, these children of Adaban must find themselves and the courage to rise and protect all they hold dear.
Destined to walk the path to the very precipice of the gods, will the chosen few converge in time? Will they survive their journeys and win against the celestial beings Adaban could not, or succumb to oblivion?
Adaban, a benevolent deity who stands against the others of his kind, seeks to thwart the imminent annihilation of all life in the universe. Sacrificing his own life force, he bestows unimaginable power upon a chosen few, hoping their abilities is the key to the survival of all.
And this is where our story begins.
A group of young individuals, born with gifts beyond their understanding, are at the hands of fate. As villages are destroyed, members of an ancient order fight for dominance, and armies march across the lands, these children of Adaban must find themselves and the courage to rise and protect all they hold dear.
Destined to walk the path to the very precipice of the gods, will the chosen few converge in time? Will they survive their journeys and win against the celestial beings Adaban could not, or succumb to oblivion?
314 pages, ebook
Published May 22, 2019
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June 3, 2019
The book Children of the Adaban by R. L. Myles will give fantasy/sci-fi book readers what they are looking for. Intriguing story line with amazing characters.
It will grab your attention from the first page till the last and even beyond. I read the book in 4 days. It was almost impossible to put it down.
Can’t wait to read the next book.
There are three main characters in the book: Lesant, Sanai and Kira. Three story lines filled with excitements and twists.
Lesant lost everyone and everything he loved and known and thrust into a new world he needs to adapt to while he tries to find the answers he is seeking.
Kira who was born with a gift what most would consider a curse and shunned by her village. She grows up away from the village where she learns she is much more than the curse she was born with. Trained by the people whose intentions are not as pure as it seems.
Sanai who is a loyal servant whose ability to see what others can’t (predict the future). But she realizes she cannot stay silent and do nothing even if it means her whole life will turn upside down.
It will grab your attention from the first page till the last and even beyond. I read the book in 4 days. It was almost impossible to put it down.
Can’t wait to read the next book.
There are three main characters in the book: Lesant, Sanai and Kira. Three story lines filled with excitements and twists.
Lesant lost everyone and everything he loved and known and thrust into a new world he needs to adapt to while he tries to find the answers he is seeking.
Kira who was born with a gift what most would consider a curse and shunned by her village. She grows up away from the village where she learns she is much more than the curse she was born with. Trained by the people whose intentions are not as pure as it seems.
Sanai who is a loyal servant whose ability to see what others can’t (predict the future). But she realizes she cannot stay silent and do nothing even if it means her whole life will turn upside down.
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August 6, 2024
A simplistic yet wonderfully intricate debut!
Children of Adaban is the first book of R. L. Myles' Legacy series. It is divided into three parts, with each separate section focusing on its own main character and their journey as they attempt to save those they love.
The first part is about Lesant, a young man training to become a warrior of his clan. Lesant's world comes to an end as his village is lost due to a natural disaster, and he wakes up in a foreign land. There, he tries to find his way home, but is faced with the problem that no one has ever heard of his homeland. This storyline - like the rest - is fast-paced and holds plenty of action, but it also features many moments to stop and reflect, with great little quotes such as this:
In the next part, we follow Kira, a young woman cursed to a life alone, away from the rest of her village, as her powers pose a significant threat to their existence. In fact, she is meant to be their leader, but she has never even been told of her heritage due to her abilities. But when their village one day faces an outside threat, she is forced to take a stand. However, more to her past is revealed, and not everything is as it seems. I loved the suspense as this played out, and Kira's struggles were heartfelt. Also, I'm a sucker for animal companions, so... :)
In the third act, we get to meet Sanai; a Seer kept captive by a terrible Lord who plans to one day rule over all the lands. One day, she meets a strange man - seemingly by chance - and her fate is sealed. She doesn't know it yet, but she will have a hand in something greater than she could have imagined. I won't divulge more due to spoilers, but needless to say, the finale was something above the rest in this book.
Children of Adaban is written in a unique, uncluttered style that makes for a fast-paced read. Some may call it sparse in detail, but I feel that might be a personal preference. The world-building is fantastic, and the characters are wonderfully fleshed-out. I loved the fact that this isn't a "chosen one" scenario, but a matter of many people blessed by the gifts of their God - Adaban - and that they are now slowly being Awakened and their powers activated.
I suspect Lesant, Kira, and Sanai will one day meet, as some of them visited the same areas within the span of the book, and people of the land referred to them as unique. And indeed, they were, and I'm intrigued to see how this story unfolds. All in all, a great read!
Children of Adaban is the first book of R. L. Myles' Legacy series. It is divided into three parts, with each separate section focusing on its own main character and their journey as they attempt to save those they love.
The first part is about Lesant, a young man training to become a warrior of his clan. Lesant's world comes to an end as his village is lost due to a natural disaster, and he wakes up in a foreign land. There, he tries to find his way home, but is faced with the problem that no one has ever heard of his homeland. This storyline - like the rest - is fast-paced and holds plenty of action, but it also features many moments to stop and reflect, with great little quotes such as this:
"We are all measured by our actions and not by comparison to each other."
In the next part, we follow Kira, a young woman cursed to a life alone, away from the rest of her village, as her powers pose a significant threat to their existence. In fact, she is meant to be their leader, but she has never even been told of her heritage due to her abilities. But when their village one day faces an outside threat, she is forced to take a stand. However, more to her past is revealed, and not everything is as it seems. I loved the suspense as this played out, and Kira's struggles were heartfelt. Also, I'm a sucker for animal companions, so... :)
In the third act, we get to meet Sanai; a Seer kept captive by a terrible Lord who plans to one day rule over all the lands. One day, she meets a strange man - seemingly by chance - and her fate is sealed. She doesn't know it yet, but she will have a hand in something greater than she could have imagined. I won't divulge more due to spoilers, but needless to say, the finale was something above the rest in this book.
Children of Adaban is written in a unique, uncluttered style that makes for a fast-paced read. Some may call it sparse in detail, but I feel that might be a personal preference. The world-building is fantastic, and the characters are wonderfully fleshed-out. I loved the fact that this isn't a "chosen one" scenario, but a matter of many people blessed by the gifts of their God - Adaban - and that they are now slowly being Awakened and their powers activated.
I suspect Lesant, Kira, and Sanai will one day meet, as some of them visited the same areas within the span of the book, and people of the land referred to them as unique. And indeed, they were, and I'm intrigued to see how this story unfolds. All in all, a great read!
August 5, 2019
Absolutely amazing fantasy novel!
The author of "Children of Adaban: Legacy" is an incredibly talented storyteller.
Book 1 introduces the reader to three stories of children born with unique abilities. The main characters -- Lesant, Kira and Sanai -- are such beautiful, enlightened souls, whose life’s values are heartwarming, and faith in their creator, Adaban, praiseworthy.
I liked that the author did not overemphasize the details and descriptions, allowing the story to flow freely and leaving enough space for the imagination of the reader. Each story was rich with exiting characters and moments that I could easily visualize.
I'm looking forward to reading the next book. I'm very excited to meet new gifted characters and to see the intertwining of Lesant's, Kira's, and Sanai's life paths.
I highly recommend this book to everyone who loves fantasy/sci-fi, wonders about spiritual gifts and supernatural abilities, and values goodness and honesty.
The author of "Children of Adaban: Legacy" is an incredibly talented storyteller.
Book 1 introduces the reader to three stories of children born with unique abilities. The main characters -- Lesant, Kira and Sanai -- are such beautiful, enlightened souls, whose life’s values are heartwarming, and faith in their creator, Adaban, praiseworthy.
I liked that the author did not overemphasize the details and descriptions, allowing the story to flow freely and leaving enough space for the imagination of the reader. Each story was rich with exiting characters and moments that I could easily visualize.
I'm looking forward to reading the next book. I'm very excited to meet new gifted characters and to see the intertwining of Lesant's, Kira's, and Sanai's life paths.
I highly recommend this book to everyone who loves fantasy/sci-fi, wonders about spiritual gifts and supernatural abilities, and values goodness and honesty.
August 28, 2019
Pros: I really like the fantastic world-building. The characters are interesting. There's a lot of philosophy woven throughout.
Cons: It's a bit rough, with grammatical errors in some places. The intentionally choppy, minimalist writing style feels like it would be better suited to a graphic novel than a traditional literary work.
On the whole, it's a decent book with a lot of depth to offer. I look forward to seeing where the series goes and watching the world (and the author) continue to grow and develop.
Cons: It's a bit rough, with grammatical errors in some places. The intentionally choppy, minimalist writing style feels like it would be better suited to a graphic novel than a traditional literary work.
On the whole, it's a decent book with a lot of depth to offer. I look forward to seeing where the series goes and watching the world (and the author) continue to grow and develop.
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