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Phoenix Descending (Curse of the Phoenix) Paperback – October 20, 2017
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Who must she become in order to survive?
Since the outbreak of the phoenix fever in Drothidia, Tori Kagari has already lost one family member to the fatal disease. Now, with the fever threatening to wipe out her entire family, she must go against everything she believes in order to save them—even if that means making a deal with the enemy.
When Tori agrees to join forces with the unscrupulous Khadulians, she must take on a false identity in order to infiltrate the queendom of Avarell and fulfill her part of the bargain, all while under the watchful eye of the unforgiving Queen’s Guard. But time is running out, and every lie, theft, and abduction she is forced to carry out may not be enough to free her family or herself from death.
- Print length300 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateOctober 20, 2017
- Grade level4 - 7
- Reading age13 - 18 years
- Dimensions5 x 0.75 x 8 inches
- ISBN-10194620241X
- ISBN-13978-1946202413
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- Publisher : Snowy Wings Publishing (October 20, 2017)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 300 pages
- ISBN-10 : 194620241X
- ISBN-13 : 978-1946202413
- Reading age : 13 - 18 years
- Grade level : 4 - 7
- Item Weight : 11.5 ounces
- Dimensions : 5 x 0.75 x 8 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #6,351,685 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #4,568 in Asian Myth & Legend
- #8,311 in Teen & Young Adult Wizards & Witches Fantasy
- #9,213 in Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Action & Adventure
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Dorothy Dreyer is a Philippine-born American living in Germany with her family. She is an award-winning, USA Today Bestselling Author of fantasy, romance, and horror books that usually have some element of magic or the supernatural in them. Aside from reading, she enjoys movies, binge-watching series, chocolate, take-out, traveling, and having fun with friends and family. She tends to sing sometimes, too, so keep her away from your Karaoke bars.
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Customers find the story compelling and engaging. They describe the writing quality as well-written and easy to follow. Readers find the characters interesting and the book a delight to read until the end.
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Customers find the story compelling and engaging. They describe it as a thrilling fantasy that threw them for a loop. The characters are described as realistic and vivid in their minds.
"Well written! Great storytelling! It light reading bibliographic...." Read more
"...I totally recommend this book to everyone who enjoys YA Fantasy." Read more
"...Amazing writing. So many subtle twists in the story that had my jaw continuously dropping to the floor...." Read more
"...against another enemy nation in an effort to save her family—kept me interested and the pages turning in spite of other issues I had with the..." Read more
Customers find the writing quality good. They say it's easy to follow the characters and their adventures. Readers also mention that the book is a light read with bibliographic references.
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Customers find the characters interesting and the book engaging.
"...Even the side characters were fun and enjoyable to read about, and I found myself really feeling for them, such as little Prince Theo. And Takumi!..." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2019I didn't know what I would be getting into when I picked up Dorothy Dreyer's Curse of the Phoenix duology; I only knew that it had been recommended to me by several people with great enthusiasm. I was blown away by Ms. Dreyer's writing, the compelling voice of her MC, Tori, and the twists and turns embedded in the narrative that ALWAYS kept me surprised! Even the side characters were fun and enjoyable to read about, and I found myself really feeling for them, such as little Prince Theo. And Takumi! I never realized how badly I wanted a fox as a familiar until I read this wonderful book! I'm ordering book II, Paragon Rising, the moment I finish this review!
5.0 out of 5 starsI didn't know what I would be getting into when I picked up Dorothy Dreyer's Curse of the Phoenix duology; I only knew that it had been recommended to me by several people with great enthusiasm. I was blown away by Ms. Dreyer's writing, the compelling voice of her MC, Tori, and the twists and turns embedded in the narrative that ALWAYS kept me surprised! Even the side characters were fun and enjoyable to read about, and I found myself really feeling for them, such as little Prince Theo. And Takumi! I never realized how badly I wanted a fox as a familiar until I read this wonderful book! I'm ordering book II, Paragon Rising, the moment I finish this review!Thrilling, well-written, engaging
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2019
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2019Well written! Great storytelling! It light reading bibliographic. No blood and gory, no sex either, a very few mistakes the editor didn't find, but honestly a good editors even misses a one just and there.
I actually bought this book; Phoenix Descending( Curse of the Phoenix book, Already purchased the other two.
;-)
I noticed that several reviews already give a book report, good enough for Sister Martha's class ,, ;-)
So I wont give you the insincerity. It's a great book well written, likable characters, not much given ahead of the plots, because if you love fantasy without elves o old castles. It has held my attention beginning to end.
I am now going to dig (read) into the next book in this series.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2023Dorothy Dreyer
Phoenix Descending
Curse of the Phoenix, Book One
Lady Tori
This book was a great start to a fantastic series! I was sucked in at the first page, and reluctant to read the last page, because I wanted the story to continue! I totally recommend this book to everyone who enjoys YA Fantasy.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2017WOW... just wow! I have no words for how much I love this story! I have became 100% attached to Tori and Bram, and am afraid if my hopes for them don't come true, I may cry and never be the same. All of these characters were so real and came to life in my mind. It was like I was walking with them and watching and listening along with their lives. Amazing writing. So many subtle twists in the story that had my jaw continuously dropping to the floor. I really would think I had it all figured out, boy was I wrong every time! The ending left me scrambling, I need the next book stat!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2018I recently finished this book. The characters were interesting. I found the book to a page turner. I am looking forward to book 2 and finding our what happens with Tori! Do I really have to wait until Fall 2018 for Paragon Rising?!?!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2018Phoenix Descending was a book I very much wanted to love. The concept was fascinating and immediately hooked me. The world has a great deal of potential to be interesting, and I found the characters likeable. Unfortunately, I also found some significant issues, particularly in worldbuilding and to a lesser degree in the voice and editing.
Dorothy Dreyer has imagined an intriguing world. The nine realms provide for an interesting backdrop of shifting alliances and loyalties. I would have loved to have seen more information on this. The core of the story—a young woman who is forced to serve one enemy nation against another enemy nation in an effort to save her family—kept me interested and the pages turning in spite of other issues I had with the novel.
Speaking of those issues, they revolve around three main areas. The first—and most significant—is the worldbuilding and particularly inconsistencies and holes in the worldbuilding. I hate giving spoilers, so I will attempt to avoid them. One example, of many, of holes in world building has to do with technology. At least two of the nations we see in the book have electricity. However, there is a scene in which maids bring buckets of hot water to fill a tub. There is never an explanation of why a country with electricity hasn’t yet figured out indoor plumbing (something the Romans had nearly two thousand years before electricity). This isn’t the only hole but serves as an example of the type. I also found the voices of the different characters to sometimes blend and to lack anything differentiating them. The manuscript also might have benefited from another pass of line editing.
Phoenix Descending certainly has its share of issues, but those issues didn’t stop me from completing the book in barely two sittings. The core of the story is compelling. 3/5 stars.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2020I loved this story! Very well written and a delight to read until the last page. The last page will definitely get but it's okay! The second book is already out.
I especially loved the little fox, nothing better than a clever pet with big fluffy ears! Well I'm off to reread the second book cause I forgot most of it but I do remember there's more phoenixes! 🔥
- Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2017WOW! This was a thrilling ya fantasy that threw me for a loop, completely surpassing my expectations! Very well written with a gripping story that had me up until 4am reading. I didn't want it to end and when it did, I had a hard time getting to sleep after! Here's hoping the next book comes out soon!
Oh and, bonus! It includes some character sketches!
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- Kindle-klantReviewed in Germany on March 21, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!
I was pointed towards this book by the monthly read along of YA Fantasy Addicts and it was a good October. In Phoenix Descending we read about the main character Tori. Tori is a young and self-supporting girl, who looks out for her sick family. In order to provide she travels in the dangerous zone: the Rift. In the Rift there is not much live and more important there are Undead waiting to feast on your flesh.
Desperate to save her sick family Tori is caught up in a quest on worldwide scale. From this point on it is full out adventure. I will not say too much, because you should just read the book ;) The writing style is captivating and keeps you on your toes.
It is a fast-paced story, perfect for an afternoon reading (and the next morning too). For me there was enough world building and character development. I enjoyed that Dorothy gave enough context to start the world, but also did not fall for the trap of writing every detail. It is fantasy, and my mind will fill in the picture without spelling every detail of it. The characters are believable and you learn enough of them to understand their motives and behaviors.
The book ends on a terrible cliffhanger; though do not fear! Part 2 is available right away.
Side note that for some will make it (or maybe not): This series has a strong LGBTQ representation.
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mullezwoReviewed in Germany on March 21, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Obwohl das Buch (bisher?) nur auf Englisch erschienen ist, schreibe ich die Rezension doch lieber auf Deutsch.
Phoenix Descending ist der erste Band einer Trilogie. Eine junge Frau sucht verzweifelt nach einem Heilmittel für das Phoenix Fieber. Sie hat bereits ihre Schwester verloren und ist nun selbst erkrankt. Die Suche nach dem Serum bringt sie in ferne Königinnenreiche, wo sie verschiedene Aufgaben erfüllen soll, um im Gegenzug das Heilmittel zu bekommen.
Die Geschichte hat viele Fantasyelemente, sogar Untote spielen eine nicht unwesentliche Rolle. Das Buch ist spannend bis zur letzten Seite und lässt uns mit einem kleinen Cliffhanger ungeduldig auf den nächsten Band warten. Die Charaktere sind gut gezeichnet, mir hat es gut gefallen, dass tatsächlich Frauen so eine große Rolle spielen. Die Liebe kommt auch nicht zu kurz, wenn auch nicht immer mit einem glücklichen Ende.
Ich freue mich schon auf den nächsten Band!
- NicReviewed in Germany on June 27, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Just great!
Just finished the book and I loved it! It’s got some great characters in it! The story reminded me of a mix between some of my fav books just as Hunger Games , Game if Thrones and rhe series Reign, although it was a whole new story with a great outlining of the settings and the plot! It has a lovestory in it or actually more than one ... It is chilling and a page turner! Can’t wait for the second one to come out because it has a nasty cliffhanger .... 👍🏻
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MuffinReviewed in Germany on December 19, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
Sehr tolles Buch. Es hat mich von der ersten Sekunde an gepackt und ich konnte es nicht weglegen. Die Idee hinter der Story ist neu und spannend. Ich freue mich sehr auf den nächsten Teil