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I recently had the great pleasure of reading a novel by Trisha Wolfe, Astarte’s Wrath. It is a New Adult Fantasy Romance. This is 100% different than any other book I have ever read. I have read several books with Gods and Goddesses (in fact, my favorite series has them) but this book was on a whole new level from those in terms of details and information. Did I like it? Well, stick around and see! Plus, be sure to enter for your own chance to win a gift card or swag!
Synopsis
A tragic love story.
Two thousand years before Dez Harkly developed her secret powers, Guardian Astarte was vowed to protect by the binds enslaving her to the Egyptian pharaohs. Discover the prophecy that originated from a very different time, and spans generations to link two very different girls.
This is the beginning.
Set against the backdrop of the Battle of Actium, in the city of Alexandria, Star struggles with her guardian duties as her feelings for the newly named pharaoh of Egypt grow deeper. Not only is Caesarion her duty, he’s the son of Cleopatra, and he’s human. All of which makes their love forbidden.
But when a conspiracy linked to Caesar creeps into Alexandria, Star must choose between helping her fellow Kythan free themselves of their servitude, and protecting her charge—the last pharaoh—while Egypt burns around her.
Sneak Peak
Below is a special sneak peek into a scene from Astarte’s Wrath featuring Xarion’s POV during a bath scene!
Star narrows her eyes at me, her full, bottom lip puckering out the way it does when she’s in serious thought—and though I’m listening to her words, all I want to do is trap that bottom lip between my teeth. Nip it and caress it with my tongue.
“I knew you’d say that,” she says. “And that is precisely why I didn’t want you to know.” She raises her hand from my chest and swipes the wet hair from my forehead. Her body subtly moves against me with this action, and it drives me wild. “A possible retaliation by the guardians is just one more weighted burden on top of the many you already carry. You don’t need the added strain. Let me deal with Candra and the Kythan. They’re my kindred. As long as I’m their equal—in both power and status—I can protect you.”
This woman—the woman I’ve loved my entire life—is my protector. She not only guards against physical threats, but watches over my mental wellbeing. But I cannot allow her to carry all my problems alone anymore. I want to be her guardian, to be the one to comfort her when she’s fearful, and protect her against this world.
I tilt my head and suck in a deep breath. “This is why you won’t be with me.” I want her to admit it. If she finally confesses that our titles and her battle with the right course of action have been the only reasons for her kept affections, then by Gods…help me from laying her out on this tile and taking her—making her mine. I won’t stop.
She nods.
“This is the only reason.” She nods again, and that is all the conformation I need. “Then I refuse to let them keep us apart for one more moment.” I grasp her face between my hands and claim her lips with mine.
Her lips are soft and warm as I achingly coax them into a fevered kiss, unable to hold back my desire for her. I had planned for our first kiss many times, imagined it over and over. The way I would caress her lips slowly and lovingly, conveying my affections. But every emotion I have ever felt for Star rushes to the surface all at once, and I can’t slow. I won’t. I won’t allow her a moment to question our actions, to reconsider us. I’m going to kiss her senseless—kiss the reason right out of her infuriatingly rational head.
My Thoughts
I really, really enjoyed Astarte’s Wrath. I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would actually. It had a bit of a slow start for me and it took a couple chapters for me to really get into the story. Once I was in though, there was no stopping it! The novel is jam packed with action, adventure, angst, and romance. There were times I was taken aback with language and wordage but Trisha Wolfe brought me right back with an explanation. There was just so much mythical information involved in this story and I can’t even imagine how much time it took to write!
I felt such torment for Star and the position she was in. Between her duty to protect Xarion and her desire to be with him, she was always pulled in different directions. I was irritated at her inability to just love him when he expressed his love for her. Her honor was greater than any other character I have ever seen in a novel. She was good to the end… and speaking of the end. *sigh* I won’t give it away but it broke my heart. It was good but oh so bad. Or not bad but oh so sad. I don’t know. It was a mixture of all of the above. What I do know is that it was not what I expected but beautifully written.
I gave this story a solid 4 stars. It is definitely a good read and one I would recommend to anyone interested in mythical stories. If you are more knowledgable about those things you may even enjoy the story more than I did!
Buy Astarte’s Wrath
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About Trisha Wolfe
Trisha Wolfe is the author of the YA Steampunk DESTINY’S FIRE (Omnific Publishing), the NA Historical/Supernatural ASTARTE’S WRATH, and the upcoming YA Utopian FIREBLOOD from Spencer Hill Press, October 2013. Her NA Dark Fantasy OF SILVER AND BEASTS available May 2013.
She’s the creator of YA Bound, a promotional site for the Young Adult genre. Also a member of SCWW and The Apocalypsies. Check out www.TrishaWolfe.com for more on her books and bonus material. Follow Trisha on Twitter @TrishWolfe and like her Facebook page for updates.
The Giveaway
Disclosure: ToBeThode is not responsible for the giveaway included. A copy of this novel was provided to me in exchange for my honest review. Thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Claudia says
Thank you for the chance to win! Have a great day!
Nannypanpan says
Thanks for the chance
Debra Hall says
sounds like a book i’d love
Ellie W says
I love the setting! Thanks for the giveaway!
clarissa says
got my interest! great review
amber meek says
Looking forward to reading this book
steve weber says
sweet cover and thanks for the chance to win.
Andrea Carpenter says
Love the cover and sneak peek. Thanks for the giveaway. Can’t wait to read.
Jessie C. says
Thanks for the heads-up and sneak peak of new read
Laura Johnson says
Thanks for hosting this giveaway! The Egyptian setting sounds fascinating – I’ve always loved ancient Egypt and its mythology.