Title:
Awakening the Fire (The Inferno Unleashed Series, Book Two)
Author:
Jake Bonsignore
Genre:
Young Adult Fantasy, Thriller
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** SYNOPSIS **
Breena Taljain’s idyllic days in Araboth came to a skidding halt when circumstances forced her into the dangerous hinterlands. The dire sacrifice she made to protect her comrades tainted her heart with hatred and despair. To cleanse herself she must outrun Death’s relentless pursuit and venture into the bleak unknown. With the odds stacked against her, stumbling into love when she least expects it may very well be her saving grace.
Meanwhile, succumbing to the Patriarch’s devious traps has Galbrecht Atalir questioning his motives. The folly of his recklessness has left him physical scarred and mentally traumatized. Now he must overcome more adversity as the wrath of the Sin Ministry bears down upon him. He will need more than wits and quick fists to find the truth he has sought for seven years.
Alas, every second Breena is apart from Galbrecht draws her further into strife. With her world rapidly crumbling inwards, she puts everything on the line for a last stand against the ruthless force that threatens to destroy all she holds dear….
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**EXCERPT**
Breena frowned
at the same time Helel averted his gaze in shame. Never mind the question of
how she knew all this. What was her point? “I don’t see how—”
“Of course you
don’t,” she spat. “The world went on. Nothing you did or didn’t do mattered.
What transpires today is no different. What is the purpose of it all? What
matters to you one moment is meaningless the next. Nothing you do affects the
greater scheme of things. You are merely a hiccup in the pulse of the world.”
She turned from Breena and craned her neck backwards. “This is the truth,
Breena. You will live and die. Others will rise after you and they, too, will
live and die. Nobody will remember you. Nobody will remember them. Do you
understand now? Nothing matters.”
“Then why are
you—”
“This isn’t
about me,” she rebutted. “You are just another flower in the field, Breena. You
sprout from a seed and bloom into something special. The world adores you as
you blossom. It takes advantage of your sweet aroma and praises your beauty
until you wither away. What good are you then? You’ve become nothing. Soon you
die cold, wilted, and alone. The world tramples on your remains, yes, but it
does not mourn you. No…another seed will take your place and carry on as you
had until it shares the same fate. Eventually the field will turn so barren
that nothing else will grow. Then it will serve another purpose. The endless
cycle of no true beginnings or endings will continue.
“Life goes on
with or without you. Your existence will have no impact on the grand scheme of
things. A single tree won’t make a rainforest any more than trouncing me would
rid this plane of black emotions. Years, decades, even centuries from now, I
will be born again and so the sequence will endure. Forever we shall dance this
depressive, endless waltz.” She glared at Breena again. “I will change things,
though. I intend to stop the cycles of rebirth. None will suffer as I have
then.”
“That’s wrong.
We live to make our own experiences. Joy and sorrow, love and hatred, pain and
pleasure…it’s all part of the blessing! Who are you to put a price on it?”
Breena pressed her hands against her hips. “Your flawed logic sickens me.
You’re insane!”
~~~~~Kj's Review~~~~~
Again, Jake Bonsignore has written an epic novel, the duality in the book absolutely amazes me. Breena and her cast of followers are amazingly easy to picture as you read about them, the surroundings described so well you can close your eyes and see it all. Breena without a doubt has grown so much more, she's a wonder even to herself. Then you have the doctor Galbrecht Atalir fighting for his life and seemingly his sanity in the depths of a hell he needs to beat for everything he has ever cared for and loved.
The depth and breadth of the writing is absolutely astounding, a must read for sure. That's all I am going to say because trying to describe this book defies me...all I know is that it's beautifully written and by a master of words. Mr. Bonsignore, I salute you and look forward to reading much more of your work. Thank you for allowing me to review your book. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.
Meet The Author
Jake
Bonsignore is the author of Descendant
of Strife, Empyreal Illusions,
and Awakening the Fire.
he is a graduate of the University of South Florida with magna cum
laude honors. Outside of his literary pursuits, he enjoys playing
sports and is a fitness enthusiast. he is currently working on his
next novel, The Lioness.
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