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A Virtue's Calling
Nothing Can Stop Fates From Crossing, Even Time.
With his father now dead, Choska is next in line to inherit the Virtue of the Sea, one of two divine powers given by their god. With possession of this, Choska must do something no Virtue holder has ever done: kill the two Hazen’s Beasts plaguing their land. With little hope and many against his wishes to risk his life, the tribes are torn on how to function. Later seeing how the Virtues have been misused, the tribes decide to seal the powers forever.
A thousand years later, Marie is on a beach in her hometown when she starts hearing voices, calling her to go to the ocean. By doing so, she accidentally claims the Virtue of the Sea, meeting Choska in her dreams. Neither is certain why she has the Virtue or who the voice was, but they know one thing—she needs to figure out her destiny and fight for it
With his father now dead, Choska is next in line to inherit the Virtue of the Sea, one of two divine powers given by their god. With possession of this, Choska must do something no Virtue holder has ever done: kill the two Hazen’s Beasts plaguing their land. With little hope and many against his wishes to risk his life, the tribes are torn on how to function. Later seeing how the Virtues have been misused, the tribes decide to seal the powers forever.
A thousand years later, Marie is on a beach in her hometown when she starts hearing voices, calling her to go to the ocean. By doing so, she accidentally claims the Virtue of the Sea, meeting Choska in her dreams. Neither is certain why she has the Virtue or who the voice was, but they know one thing—she needs to figure out her destiny and fight for it
308 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 17, 2022
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About the author
Lexi Cook
3 books4 followersLexi Cook is a fantasy author with a love of psychology and philosophy, leading to her novels that ask questions that take time to ponder. Publishing A Virtue’s Calling at the age of eighteen, she possessed a love of literature from an early age, later becoming a fascination with the publishing industry. Currently, she resides in Atlanta, working endlessly to earn her Managerial Sciences degree at Georgia State University. On top of being an HR Manager, she plans to publish more books that reach readers’ minds and hearts. In her free time, she likes to garden and expand her candle collection.
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October 15, 2022
** 3.5 Stars **
October 28, 2022
The Review
I was immediately struck by the brilliant world-building and mythos the author was able to establish in this novel. The rich dynamics between the cast of characters and the heavy fantasy-driven narrative both worked in tandem to create a beautiful chemistry between action and emotionally-driven fantasy themes. The imagery and tone the author utilized made this story flow smoothly, and the relatability of the characters and their struggles showcased the complexity of their arcs and journey overall.
Yet for me, it was the mythos and themes that really made this novel stand out. The establishment of this fantasy world and the cultures that resided within it brought the themes of legacy, justice, and vengeance to life so naturally and beautifully that it allowed the narrative to really shine brightly. These themes also added greatly to the characters and how the reader was able to relate to them, allowing their evolution throughout the narrative to be seen clearly, something aided by the multiple POVs heading each chapter of this excellent story.
The Verdict
Captivating, entertaining, and thought-provoking, author Lexi Cook’s “A Virtue’s Calling” is a must-read fantasy read for this fall season. The rich mythos and culture the author establishes in this novel will have readers fully invested in the character's journey, and the shocking twists and turns will have readers hanging onto the author’s every word as the fate of certain characters hangs in the balance.
I was immediately struck by the brilliant world-building and mythos the author was able to establish in this novel. The rich dynamics between the cast of characters and the heavy fantasy-driven narrative both worked in tandem to create a beautiful chemistry between action and emotionally-driven fantasy themes. The imagery and tone the author utilized made this story flow smoothly, and the relatability of the characters and their struggles showcased the complexity of their arcs and journey overall.
Yet for me, it was the mythos and themes that really made this novel stand out. The establishment of this fantasy world and the cultures that resided within it brought the themes of legacy, justice, and vengeance to life so naturally and beautifully that it allowed the narrative to really shine brightly. These themes also added greatly to the characters and how the reader was able to relate to them, allowing their evolution throughout the narrative to be seen clearly, something aided by the multiple POVs heading each chapter of this excellent story.
The Verdict
Captivating, entertaining, and thought-provoking, author Lexi Cook’s “A Virtue’s Calling” is a must-read fantasy read for this fall season. The rich mythos and culture the author establishes in this novel will have readers fully invested in the character's journey, and the shocking twists and turns will have readers hanging onto the author’s every word as the fate of certain characters hangs in the balance.
January 31, 2023
Marie, a beach loving girl, finds herself having strange dreams about a place she loves, with things she never knew existed within her world.
Choska, born and bred for leading, must give knowledge and guidance to Marie - which he feels contempt for. The two must form a strange pact, for the sake of a place they both hold dear.
Intrigue, destiny, well - developed characters, and smooth transitions form the cornerstone of this book, "A Virtue's Calling". I was highly impressed with how the author, Lexi Cook, takes the reader from one world to another without missing a beat. Not only were the two worlds within one, but she manages to parallel this within the character’s individual stories, too.
A great first book, from a promising new writer! I believe anyone who enjoys mythology, Avatar, surprising yet sad journeys, or overall an entertaining book - will enjoy this 308 page read.
Choska, born and bred for leading, must give knowledge and guidance to Marie - which he feels contempt for. The two must form a strange pact, for the sake of a place they both hold dear.
Intrigue, destiny, well - developed characters, and smooth transitions form the cornerstone of this book, "A Virtue's Calling". I was highly impressed with how the author, Lexi Cook, takes the reader from one world to another without missing a beat. Not only were the two worlds within one, but she manages to parallel this within the character’s individual stories, too.
A great first book, from a promising new writer! I believe anyone who enjoys mythology, Avatar, surprising yet sad journeys, or overall an entertaining book - will enjoy this 308 page read.
October 24, 2022
3.75 ⭐️ for me
June 19, 2023
3.5 stars
I did enjoy this book, the many POV’S were a bit hard to follow.
The story was a little confusing though, I don’t know why though it took me a while to read
But kade and marie 👍
Thank you lexi for the copy!
A more detailed review is coming soon on medium
I did enjoy this book, the many POV’S were a bit hard to follow.
The story was a little confusing though, I don’t know why though it took me a while to read
But kade and marie 👍
Thank you lexi for the copy!
A more detailed review is coming soon on medium
December 26, 2022
It's a pretty good book even though it's some what of a sad burger. It starts out sad and it's ending is even sadder but the middle part is delicious and juicy. From the world building to the characters personalities. Although the Lexi's writing stile is a bit stiff but the story she/they tell makes up for it.
The book actually kept me up all night I refused to put it down even got me in trouble that's why I only rated 4 stars.
Definitely recommend reading it ( ꈍᴗꈍ)
The book actually kept me up all night I refused to put it down even got me in trouble that's why I only rated 4 stars.
Definitely recommend reading it ( ꈍᴗꈍ)
January 29, 2023
A Virtue's Calling by Lexi Cook is a book starts out with a regular girl at the beach, Marie, until she starts hearing things from the water, and as she follows it, she claims the Virtue of the sea. She meets a young Choska in her dreams who is as surprised as her with her claim on the Virtue. The book follows Marie's journey as she navigates her way to find out what her destiny will be.
This book does a brilliant job with world building and I thoroughly enjoyed the mythos of the book. It is rich in adventure and I enjoyed the fast pace during the middle of the book and the deep dive into culture and diversity is something to look forward to. The romance, although not a major part in tho book, was sweet. I am still sad about that ending but I cant wait for other people to read this book. Cook does an amazing job with this debut and hope to see more from her!
Thank you Lexi Cook for providing me with a copy!
This book does a brilliant job with world building and I thoroughly enjoyed the mythos of the book. It is rich in adventure and I enjoyed the fast pace during the middle of the book and the deep dive into culture and diversity is something to look forward to. The romance, although not a major part in tho book, was sweet. I am still sad about that ending but I cant wait for other people to read this book. Cook does an amazing job with this debut and hope to see more from her!
Thank you Lexi Cook for providing me with a copy!
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