Avristin isn’t the quiet, contemplative monastery he imagined… overcome his new fears. But when the eldest of the group, Tavros, finds the mark of the evil God, Qos, tattooed on Valis’ skin, he sends Valis right back into his birth father’s clutches.
Surviving and escaping the prison cell is just his first test. Once he’s back in Avristin, more await. And with Tavros as his new mentor, Valis needs to do everything in his power to make the man trust him again. Valis’ entire future depends on it, in more ways than one.
The M/M romantic elements in God Jars is a very slow burn. The God Jars Saga contains explicit material including violence, abuse, and M/M sexual encounters, and is not advised for anyone under the age of 18.
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Saviors, Duty and Sacrific, 1 and the first The God Jar series by author Devon Vesper, it is a great fantasy novel. If you are looking for a romance, it is therewith Kerac and Darolen but Valis does not get a love interest yet. To me, he was just not ready emotionally for one yet anyways.
This is Valis’ story. We met him in the prequel. He is the boy Darolen and Kerac save. The boy Kerac had been dreaming about calling him dad. Both of these men help Valis.
Valis if you ask me has PTSD. He has been through hell and survived. He is growing in strength of spirit and body. He is learning trust comes hard. But he is a good soul who deserves happiness and love.
As I mentioned the love interests in this story are already established in the prequel. I liked going deeper into that relationship. I also loved the world-building in this book. I feel it is a great start to what is looking like a wonderful new series to sink into.
Five Shooting Stars
This is the second story in the fantasy series. The main characters have traveled to Cadoras and Avristin the monastery. Kerac and Darolen play “supportive parents” to Valis. It has awesome characters and great depth to them. It’s a great continuation of the series. It does have a bittersweet ending in my opinion. I am voluntarily leaving a review form an ARC that I received. My reviews are solely based on my thoughts and opinions.
In this second book of the series you’ll witness how Valis started finding his feet in his new reality while his heart dreams of a future. The world the author created for this series is amazing and I cannot wait to learn more, but in the meantime the training is getting interesting. Wonderful reading!
I received this book as an ARC and this is my honest opinion.
This second book in the Duty and Sacrifice trilogy of the God Jars saga flowed smoothly from Saviors. Valis and his new fathers have reached Cadoras, and Avristin, the monastery itself.
While Darolen and Kerac play the roles of supportive parents, their parts are downplayed a bit in this story. This book is more about Valis and the trials and tribulations he faces while learning to stand on his own two feet. Right off the bat, Valis finds himself brought into a group of friends. Unfortunately, years of knowing only fear and hatred cause a misunderstanding that leads to dire consequences.
But out of the most devastating circumstances, some light can be found. Previously unknown information is revealed, and this fact remains as a recurring plotline throughout the book. However, Valis finds himself more anxious, afraid and confused. When an incident beyond Valis’s control happens, the object of his infatuation and his pain finds more reason to fuel his animosity.
As time progresses, Valis uses the knowledge he gained while traveling with his fathers to try to set things right. When he is tested by the priests and his magic is not what is expected, things look hopeless for a friendship. But, the priest has a trick or two of his own, and soon Valis finds himself with a new mentor; one who may or may not hate him.
As with the first book, the characters are extremely tactile, whether they be friends or more. Valis knows what he wants in his heart, but the author has set the stage for some conflict in his personal life to come. There are two very brief aborted intimate scenes, but there is no true romance in this book (aside from Darolen and Kerac, of course).
The ending is bittersweet, but still gives Valis a measure of hope. I have a feeling this is going to be a slow, slow burn romance, with some serious heartbreak along the way. I’m just hoping the biggest losses don’t come too quickly. Still, I am starting the next book as soon as I post this.
Happy reading!
* I received an ARC of this book and I am leaving my honest review. *
Avristin: Duty and Sacrifice 2 (The God Jars Saga 2) by Devon Vesper is a great story to read. It is book number two in the series and I am glad I read this story, it has strong characters and a great story line. I recommend this story to everyone.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
He has got away from his father and as got to a new place where he hopes to improve his life but it is not going to be so easy. One day he is found to have a mark of an evil god. He is sent back to his father who is a cruel man. Can he escape again? Will he find his place? See if he acn
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.