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Eternity Departs #1
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Keana é uma refugiada criada numa terra estranha, há muito tempo. No reino de Divagar, deuses e deusas desfrutam de luxo e da vida eterna às custas dos humanos comuns. Não conhecem fome, perigo ou morte, trancafiados num paraíso ensolarado. Se Keana conseguir descobrir sua origem proibida, os deuses talvez precisem fazer sacrifícios para proteger seus privilégios eternos. Mesmo que o sacrifício seja a vida dela.
438 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2019
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October 23, 2021
I won this book in a goodreads drawing.
200,000 years in the past, there is a society of people who have the powers of gods, at least some of them do. Others aren't so lucky. Located in a hidden valley, the humans are encroaching closer and closer.
Tries to take the usual tropes and do something a little different.
200,000 years in the past, there is a society of people who have the powers of gods, at least some of them do. Others aren't so lucky. Located in a hidden valley, the humans are encroaching closer and closer.
Tries to take the usual tropes and do something a little different.
February 13, 2020
This review is also featured on Behind the Pages: The Missing Spirit
There’s nothing regular about you.
Keana has always felt like an outcast. Rescued from outside the walls of Paradis, she is unlike any other of the Devine immortals that surround her. Captain Milfort’s family loves her as their own, but others do not treat Keanna kindly. She’s never known her parents, and the other children see her as different, other. The Welcoming Ceremony, a tradition to awaken the Devine powers, is Keana’s only hope of fitting in. If she can prove she is one of them, just maybe they will accept her. Keana’s life will be forever changed as she completes the ceremony and discovers her true destiny.
P.J. Maia has built an in-depth culture of people who are worshipped like Gods. But unlike the divine we are used to; they have a diverse society where even those who would be revered as Gods are shunned. Not every immortal bears a special ability, and those who do not have power are seen as Regulars. Regulars must wear black to identify themselves and have their palms pierced. They are segregated from society, unable to even use the same entrance as those with abilities.
I enjoyed the story of Keana. The cruelties she endured forged her into a strong and capable young woman. Like any teen, she makes headstrong decisions that put her in the middle of trouble. It’s these antics that helped progress the story and made me grow to love the character. Keana’s personality and blunt attitude towards everything made me laugh and lightened up some of the heavier political moments.
While the main story was able to keep my attention, the prologue did throw me for a loop the first time I read it. One conflict led to another and I was easily lost in what was going on. Without a little bit of worldbuilding beforehand, all the new terminology and names confused me. The prologue is explained in detail later on in the story, but I could have done with a more solid foundation to start with.
I do think the author relied too heavily on the glossary to explain some terms. Each new word was linked directly to the glossary in the eBook, which is a great feature, but also a little jarring. I had to be pulled from the narrative to understand because there is little explanation surrounding them. This is one of those books you have to hit the ground running with. I do admit once I had a better grasp of the world, I went back to read the prologue and understood it more.
Despite some of its downfalls, I enjoyed the story of Keana and the society of the Devine. I am interested in seeing where the next book takes us.
There’s nothing regular about you.
Keana has always felt like an outcast. Rescued from outside the walls of Paradis, she is unlike any other of the Devine immortals that surround her. Captain Milfort’s family loves her as their own, but others do not treat Keanna kindly. She’s never known her parents, and the other children see her as different, other. The Welcoming Ceremony, a tradition to awaken the Devine powers, is Keana’s only hope of fitting in. If she can prove she is one of them, just maybe they will accept her. Keana’s life will be forever changed as she completes the ceremony and discovers her true destiny.
P.J. Maia has built an in-depth culture of people who are worshipped like Gods. But unlike the divine we are used to; they have a diverse society where even those who would be revered as Gods are shunned. Not every immortal bears a special ability, and those who do not have power are seen as Regulars. Regulars must wear black to identify themselves and have their palms pierced. They are segregated from society, unable to even use the same entrance as those with abilities.
I enjoyed the story of Keana. The cruelties she endured forged her into a strong and capable young woman. Like any teen, she makes headstrong decisions that put her in the middle of trouble. It’s these antics that helped progress the story and made me grow to love the character. Keana’s personality and blunt attitude towards everything made me laugh and lightened up some of the heavier political moments.
While the main story was able to keep my attention, the prologue did throw me for a loop the first time I read it. One conflict led to another and I was easily lost in what was going on. Without a little bit of worldbuilding beforehand, all the new terminology and names confused me. The prologue is explained in detail later on in the story, but I could have done with a more solid foundation to start with.
I do think the author relied too heavily on the glossary to explain some terms. Each new word was linked directly to the glossary in the eBook, which is a great feature, but also a little jarring. I had to be pulled from the narrative to understand because there is little explanation surrounding them. This is one of those books you have to hit the ground running with. I do admit once I had a better grasp of the world, I went back to read the prologue and understood it more.
Despite some of its downfalls, I enjoyed the story of Keana and the society of the Devine. I am interested in seeing where the next book takes us.
November 10, 2021
Amazing Storyline
I really loved the plot and storyline of this book. This was my first time reading a fantasy book and it kept me captured. The only thing I disliked was how the conversations between characters was not consistent. What I mean is how they were named when stating who was talking. It was in first person and third person and I didn't like it. Overall I loved this book and will be recommending it o others.
I really loved the plot and storyline of this book. This was my first time reading a fantasy book and it kept me captured. The only thing I disliked was how the conversations between characters was not consistent. What I mean is how they were named when stating who was talking. It was in first person and third person and I didn't like it. Overall I loved this book and will be recommending it o others.
July 9, 2019
I received The Missing Spirit (Eternity Departs, #1) through a Goodreads Giveaway.
I had a difficult time actually getting into reading this book. The concept behind The Missing Spirit was incredible, but the storyline had a very slow start. I felt like I was being lulled to sleep for the first few chapters, only to be stirred by brief moments of absolute confusion. Thankfully, the exciting character of Keana was able to ignite my interest and motivate me to read the rest of the book.
I definitely enjoyed reading The Missing Spirit despite the rough start, the storyline was addictive and Keana was an overall pleasant character. I'm not so sure about the other characters in the book, because I never really connected to them. It's definitely a fun read, and I highly recommend it.
I had a difficult time actually getting into reading this book. The concept behind The Missing Spirit was incredible, but the storyline had a very slow start. I felt like I was being lulled to sleep for the first few chapters, only to be stirred by brief moments of absolute confusion. Thankfully, the exciting character of Keana was able to ignite my interest and motivate me to read the rest of the book.
I definitely enjoyed reading The Missing Spirit despite the rough start, the storyline was addictive and Keana was an overall pleasant character. I'm not so sure about the other characters in the book, because I never really connected to them. It's definitely a fun read, and I highly recommend it.
May 7, 2019
An enthralling fantasy tale, The Missing Spirit tells the story of a young girl, Keana, trying to discover where she fits in the world. As all of her friends begin to receive the powers of their ancestry, Keana must journey to uncover the truth about her heritage. The book really transports readers to a whole different world with wonderful descriptions of the surroundings and fascinating back story that is provided throughout the tale. The thrilling twists and turns the plot takes will keep you turning pages – hoping to discover the answers Keana desperately seeks. It is a wonderful, imaginative book with themes of female empowerment that would be great for any woman, especially young girls coming of age.
March 8, 2020
This book was entered in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:
Title: The Missing Spirit
Author: P.J. Maia
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Number of Readers: 15
Stats
Editing: 7/10
Writing Style: 7/10
Content: 8/10
Cover: 7/10
Of the 15 readers:
10 would read another book by this author.
9 thought the cover was good or excellent.
8 felt it was easy to follow.
11 would recommend this story to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 5 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
Of all the readers, 10 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
11 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
10 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
‘I like mythical sorts of books. This was pretty good. The author’s excellent at describing the old setting – and the characters! Although it’s a bit slow in the beginning and not always easy to follow, it’s worth it. The ending is excellent!’ Girl, aged 15
‘A cool book for teenagers all about mortality and powers. The hero, Keana, develops well in the story. I thought the cover lacked ‘pow!’, but it’s a well-plotted, entertaining read. YA who like fantasy or myths and legends will like this too.’ Boy, aged 15
‘It was hard to follow all of the plot but I think the writer is talented. The characters were vibrant (I love that word) and the last third of the book was mega.’ Girl, aged 14
‘The fantasy/ancient world the author has created is really interesting. I liked the moral elements to the story. Parts of it were thought provoking too. I will read the rest of the books.’ Girl, aged 15
To Sum It Up:
‘A mythical adventure with strong, underlying morals. A Red Ribbon Winner and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Title: The Missing Spirit
Author: P.J. Maia
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Number of Readers: 15
Stats
Editing: 7/10
Writing Style: 7/10
Content: 8/10
Cover: 7/10
Of the 15 readers:
10 would read another book by this author.
9 thought the cover was good or excellent.
8 felt it was easy to follow.
11 would recommend this story to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 5 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting a story’.
Of all the readers, 10 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘developing the characters’.
11 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
10 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
‘I like mythical sorts of books. This was pretty good. The author’s excellent at describing the old setting – and the characters! Although it’s a bit slow in the beginning and not always easy to follow, it’s worth it. The ending is excellent!’ Girl, aged 15
‘A cool book for teenagers all about mortality and powers. The hero, Keana, develops well in the story. I thought the cover lacked ‘pow!’, but it’s a well-plotted, entertaining read. YA who like fantasy or myths and legends will like this too.’ Boy, aged 15
‘It was hard to follow all of the plot but I think the writer is talented. The characters were vibrant (I love that word) and the last third of the book was mega.’ Girl, aged 14
‘The fantasy/ancient world the author has created is really interesting. I liked the moral elements to the story. Parts of it were thought provoking too. I will read the rest of the books.’ Girl, aged 15
To Sum It Up:
‘A mythical adventure with strong, underlying morals. A Red Ribbon Winner and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
June 22, 2020
From the moment I picked up the book I felt lost, confused, and just couldn't get into the story. The book got off to a slow start and it was hard for me to grasp the story from the beginning. The characters were confusing, and I wasn't invested in them. The journey journal dates were a little confusing to me. I guess the astrology symbols are months in this situation? The where part of it wasn't always consistent, some times it was latitude + longitude coordinates and other times it was the place written out (which I preferred). I did enjoy many of the art pieces in the book.
I felt like it had a lot of promise and I wanted to like the book since I enjoy fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, etc... but sadly this just didn't do it for me. I keep trying to make it further but end up having to put the book down, finding it difficult to immerse myself and get into the book.
**Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest unbiased review**
I felt like it had a lot of promise and I wanted to like the book since I enjoy fiction, fantasy, sci-fi, etc... but sadly this just didn't do it for me. I keep trying to make it further but end up having to put the book down, finding it difficult to immerse myself and get into the book.
**Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest unbiased review**
May 14, 2019
The Missing Spirit takes readers on journey back to the past during the Ice Age. In this time, immortal gods ruled over cave people, mammoths and saber-toothed-tigers. The story follows main character, Keana, and her friends as they escape from danger from human tribes.
The book got off to a slow start and it was hard for me to grasp the story from the beginning. I was bit confused as to what was happening, but once I got into the book I just couldn’t get all into it. I think that this was a case of the book not working with me. The journey aspect was a bit confusing at times I found myself not really invested in the characters.
If you enjoy epic fantasy/sci-fi stories similar to this, give this book a try!
The book got off to a slow start and it was hard for me to grasp the story from the beginning. I was bit confused as to what was happening, but once I got into the book I just couldn’t get all into it. I think that this was a case of the book not working with me. The journey aspect was a bit confusing at times I found myself not really invested in the characters.
If you enjoy epic fantasy/sci-fi stories similar to this, give this book a try!
May 10, 2019
Most fantasies take readers on an adventure through fantastical realms. Maia’s novel does just that. But the journey is a little confusing. At times, it seems the author has no idea what comes next. The saving grace of this novel is the backstory and character elements. Each character is three-dimensional and includes just enough information to make them believable. The authors writing is superb, and she brings the story to life. If the author spends a little more time structuring the story through outlining, it will help readers understand the hero’s journey.
August 11, 2020
First I would like to state that I have received this book through goodreads giveaway in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank the author for giving me this opportunity and honor in being able to read this book. When I received this book I began reading it at once. This book was a very interesting read. It pulls you in and keeps you wanting more. I would recommend this book to others. It is a very good read
March 23, 2024
Uma fantasia pré-histórica, um tempo imaginário em que a magia predominava em uma pequena parte do mundo, enquanto o restante enfrentava os mais variados desafios. A saga de uma criança em busca de si, de se descobrir em um mundo dividido em clãs, no qual poucos são privilegiados e se acham com direitos de subjugar os outros, sem respeito pela vida, sem senso de moral ou ética. É também uma história de amizade, lealdade, e honra. Muito bom.
July 13, 2019
I gave this book a four rating because it was well written. The author clearly knows how to spell and punctuate. I found the underscores for explanations of words annoying. However, it is so incredibly over-detailed! I have to admit I became bored and could not finish reading. An interesting book but just not my style, I'm afraid.
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I won this book via Goodreads Giveaways.
I won this book via Goodreads Giveaways.
April 2, 2020
Great plot and good characters. Well written and immersive.
September 12, 2020
Excellent book!!!
December 7, 2019
The Missing Spirit grabbed my attention. The story follows Keana Milfort, a fifteen-year-old girl, and her friends and takes readers back to the ice age where immortal Gods rule over man and beast and Radiocarbon dating isn't yet thought of.
Putting aside the physiological needs like water, air, safety, etc., an interesting factor addressed early on was that the desire to belong is primal and that not belonging would relegate Keana to a life of hard labor devoid of privacy and with no special abilities or access to the outside world.
So, if her unusual appearance alone didn't make her feel like an outsider, her lack of invitation to the Lumen Academy surely would.
Into this eclectic mix that we come to know as Keana's life, we witness talk of adoption and heritage, scrypaintings and unfunerals along with alcoholic concoctions and woolly mammoth rides.
As someone who grew up watching Land of the Lost and enjoys getting away to do fossil hunting every now and then, I appreciated this ice age story. The world-building was unique and the detailing captivating.
I was impressed by the 'When' and 'Where' denoted in the chapter introductions and quite fond of the artwork. The Lumen Tribune was impressive as well.
This story resembles a fragmented novel with segments strong on character recognition and dialogue.
This book was provided by the generosity of publicist Lucas Jones.
Putting aside the physiological needs like water, air, safety, etc., an interesting factor addressed early on was that the desire to belong is primal and that not belonging would relegate Keana to a life of hard labor devoid of privacy and with no special abilities or access to the outside world.
So, if her unusual appearance alone didn't make her feel like an outsider, her lack of invitation to the Lumen Academy surely would.
Into this eclectic mix that we come to know as Keana's life, we witness talk of adoption and heritage, scrypaintings and unfunerals along with alcoholic concoctions and woolly mammoth rides.
As someone who grew up watching Land of the Lost and enjoys getting away to do fossil hunting every now and then, I appreciated this ice age story. The world-building was unique and the detailing captivating.
I was impressed by the 'When' and 'Where' denoted in the chapter introductions and quite fond of the artwork. The Lumen Tribune was impressive as well.
This story resembles a fragmented novel with segments strong on character recognition and dialogue.
This book was provided by the generosity of publicist Lucas Jones.
January 3, 2022
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I was one of the lucky contestants on winning The Missing Spirit by P.J. Maia off of GoodReads. It is a book that boasts mythology, fantasy, and adventure. It had all the trigger words to make me interested in the book, but alas, this was a challenging read to get through.
It took me two tries, but I should have DNF this book. The story was very confusing and hard to get into. Between the dialog, constant character changes, footnotes and dictionaries, I couldn’t fully grasp the story. There was soooo much going on!
It seems as if Maia pulled inspiration from all the pop-culture fantasy in media. The world described in The Missing Spirit reminded me of a mash-up between the movie Atlantis: The Lost Empire and the mythical Fields of Elysium from the Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey video game. The technology used is so advanced, yet lost to the modern world, that even I don’t fully understand what they do.
I had high hopes for this book, but it just didn’t do it for me. I rated it a two-star only because I was trying to find the end of all the chaos.
I was one of the lucky contestants on winning The Missing Spirit by P.J. Maia off of GoodReads. It is a book that boasts mythology, fantasy, and adventure. It had all the trigger words to make me interested in the book, but alas, this was a challenging read to get through.
It took me two tries, but I should have DNF this book. The story was very confusing and hard to get into. Between the dialog, constant character changes, footnotes and dictionaries, I couldn’t fully grasp the story. There was soooo much going on!
It seems as if Maia pulled inspiration from all the pop-culture fantasy in media. The world described in The Missing Spirit reminded me of a mash-up between the movie Atlantis: The Lost Empire and the mythical Fields of Elysium from the Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey video game. The technology used is so advanced, yet lost to the modern world, that even I don’t fully understand what they do.
I had high hopes for this book, but it just didn’t do it for me. I rated it a two-star only because I was trying to find the end of all the chaos.
April 11, 2021
🤓 AGUARDANDO ANSIOSAMENTE A CONTINUAÇÃO 📚
Livro denso - possui um universo cheio de detalhes, o que pode confundir o leitor no início. Mergulhei de cabeça, fui e voltei em várias páginas, usei e abusei do glossário... e não me arrependi! A história é muito criativa e os personagens são surpreendentes. As reviravoltas me pegaram de surpresa e o final... Me deixou com gostinho de quero mais ❤
P. J., não deixe seus leitores na mão 😅
Livro denso - possui um universo cheio de detalhes, o que pode confundir o leitor no início. Mergulhei de cabeça, fui e voltei em várias páginas, usei e abusei do glossário... e não me arrependi! A história é muito criativa e os personagens são surpreendentes. As reviravoltas me pegaram de surpresa e o final... Me deixou com gostinho de quero mais ❤
P. J., não deixe seus leitores na mão 😅
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