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Masque of Shadow: A Dark Fairy Tale
Heartbroken over the premature death of her young sister, Estelle conceives a dark plan to recover Lunette's innocent soul from the thief she witnessed taking it. The price is higher than she anticipated, reaching far beyond the loss of her own innocence when she enters voluntarily into the realm of the Lord of Shadows, into a theater of madness constructed by the souls of the dead.
- GenresFantasy
46 pages, Paperback
First published July 15, 2014
About the author
T.A. Miles
22 books52 followersT.A. Miles is a being owned by curiosity and fueled by internal magic. She claims to have fallen down a rabbit hole as a child, but in reality seems to be living in a semi-permanent out-of-body experience where she meets fantastical people and magical creatures in lands unknown to earth. She believes her characters are real people, and she publishes for one reason only: to share these people and the experiences they relay in carefully constructed stories unmarred by common human perception. Which sounds very complicated. It's easier to say she prefers to write about exceptionally human experiences.
Let's not try to explain that, actually. It's simpler to read one of her books instead. Remember to read with your head and your soul.
Let's not try to explain that, actually. It's simpler to read one of her books instead. Remember to read with your head and your soul.
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September 29, 2017
When you start reading this book it seems like it's going to be yet another ~young innocent girl gets seduced by quasi-evil mysterious immortal being~ story, but it's actually got some twists in the later half and I ended up being pleasantly surprised in the end. This is definitely a very unique story and it packs a lot of detail and mood into very few pages.
August 17, 2014
Masque of Shadow by T.A. Miles is a dark fairy tale, not my words though they are appropriate, in novella form. It, like most of the books I've recently reviewed, was refereed to me by The Indie View, a website that helps connect authors and reviewers. At less than a ten thousand words Masque of Shadow was a quick read.
As is common in books this short the main character, Estelle, is the only viewpoint character. After seeing her younger sister, the only family she has left, die and have her soul stolen by an unnamed monster, Estelle is bent on revenge. She kills herself, and when the same monster comes to take her soul kills it. This sets her off on an adventure through the underworld.
The premise is so unique, and lives up so well to the stories promise of being a dark fairy tale, that I was instantly hooked. The writing is also great. I think there should always be a sense of wonder in a fairy tale, and Miles perfectly captures this feeling. The language is indulgent, but never detracts from the story. Some authors spend so much time trying to craft the perfect turn of phrase that they lose track of the storytelling. Miles never does.
Masque of Shadow has the same emphasis on morals as all fairy tales, but manages to show them in a unique way. There is a romantic subplot that I wasn't really sold on, but that's a small complaint. I am planning on looking some of the other books that Miles has written; Masque of Shadow convinced me that she has the talent to make it worthwhile to invest in her other work.
Masque of Shadow: A Dark Fairy Tale
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As is common in books this short the main character, Estelle, is the only viewpoint character. After seeing her younger sister, the only family she has left, die and have her soul stolen by an unnamed monster, Estelle is bent on revenge. She kills herself, and when the same monster comes to take her soul kills it. This sets her off on an adventure through the underworld.
The premise is so unique, and lives up so well to the stories promise of being a dark fairy tale, that I was instantly hooked. The writing is also great. I think there should always be a sense of wonder in a fairy tale, and Miles perfectly captures this feeling. The language is indulgent, but never detracts from the story. Some authors spend so much time trying to craft the perfect turn of phrase that they lose track of the storytelling. Miles never does.
Masque of Shadow has the same emphasis on morals as all fairy tales, but manages to show them in a unique way. There is a romantic subplot that I wasn't really sold on, but that's a small complaint. I am planning on looking some of the other books that Miles has written; Masque of Shadow convinced me that she has the talent to make it worthwhile to invest in her other work.
Masque of Shadow: A Dark Fairy Tale
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August 24, 2014
Fairy tales have captivated children and adults alike for centuries. Is it because they appeal to qualities that people see in themselves or takes you to a world where magic and the fantasy are given life or a combination of both?
"Masque of Shadow," is a dark fairy tale. Estelle's sister's soul is taken by a shadow assassin under the employment of the Lord of Shadows. She devises a plan to rescue her that requires her to commit suicide. Yes, this story definitely leans toward the dark side.
Like a fairy tale, the story has a moral lesson that the reader can decipher as they read. The supernatural and the fantastical elements are present as well. The author did a great job of painting the world. It was like watching a movie--very impressive considering this is a 29 page e-book. Also, the romance and the sexual elements while present in the short read were not overly done. I could not help but think of the movie "Labyrinth" when the two lovers started dancing with their masks on.
In summary, "Masque of Shadow" was a surprisingly good story for having been delivered in a short amount of time. This author certainly have a talent in story telling. I will definitely be checking out her other works.
"Masque of Shadow," is a dark fairy tale. Estelle's sister's soul is taken by a shadow assassin under the employment of the Lord of Shadows. She devises a plan to rescue her that requires her to commit suicide. Yes, this story definitely leans toward the dark side.
Like a fairy tale, the story has a moral lesson that the reader can decipher as they read. The supernatural and the fantastical elements are present as well. The author did a great job of painting the world. It was like watching a movie--very impressive considering this is a 29 page e-book. Also, the romance and the sexual elements while present in the short read were not overly done. I could not help but think of the movie "Labyrinth" when the two lovers started dancing with their masks on.
In summary, "Masque of Shadow" was a surprisingly good story for having been delivered in a short amount of time. This author certainly have a talent in story telling. I will definitely be checking out her other works.
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