From award-winning author D. Fischer, arrives the highly anticipated and epic story of Rise of the Realms, a series for fans of Throne of Glass, Red Queen, and Six of Crows alike.Their fate began long before they were born.As a simple witch banished from her coven, Katriane makes a deal with a powerful enemy to save the very people who betrayed her. Making this one deal will raise the realms and … raise the realms and begin a magical war that’s been brewing for centuries.
Aiden was nothing more than a boxer. A cast out, he worked hard to make something of himself . . . until the day he died and his true destiny began. He meets Eliza, a doctor whose death has been marked, and he helps usher her to the Death Realm, quickly realizing she’s the woman he’s always dreamed of having. But when they get to the Death Realm, they find that their friend, Dyson, had begun a rebellion against the realm’s king. Dyson knows the realms have shifted, and he can feel the war brewing underneath his own ghostly feet. He’s determined to have a better afterlife than the life he had when he was alive.
Tember, a guardian angel, felt the shift as well, and she knows how it started. Katriane is her charge after all, but in order to investigate what kind of trouble the witch had stirred, she must clip her wings and live among the mortals.
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Phenomenally written, this set transports the reader to other realms to experience the horrible corruption the fae who lead the realms are suffering from. As a reader I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and was enthralled by the characters that fought against these corrupted fae. I loved the world building as well. One of my favorite series!
This great series has crossover characters from the Cloven Pack series and does a wonderful job of expanding the world building begun in that series. Definitely an underappreciated set so recommend it often as I can.
„The Rise of the Realms” Series by D. Fischer consist of five different books that follows five different main characters (Katriane Dupont, Dyson Coleman, Tember, Aiden Vander and Eliza Plaats) through five different Realms (Earth; Dream; Death; Guardian; Divine) weaving the consequences of Katriane Dupont’s selfish decision of asking the Fae for infinite power regardless of the consequences, but… the Fae as a rule never do favors and the price of every “Fae gift” is laced with unexpected and usually dark side effects. The series tells the story of how the characters suffer and fight the consequences of Katriane unwise decision.
“Reborn” (Rise of the Realms 1)
Katriane Dupont makes a deal with the Fae asking for infinite power, fully aware that the Fae always exact a high price for their favors, but not even she herself would foresee the consequences of her plea. Consequences that will resonate across the realms and affect the lives of all involved characters, which in turn will relate the story from their own point of view throughout the book.
“Disobedient” (Rise of the Realms 2)
The repercussions of Katrina’s deal with the Fae through the realms, becomes all the more real as are all five characters finally meet. The situation evolves to a turning point that will determine the events in the next book
“Rift” (Rise of the Realms 3)
This book continues seamlessly where the last let of as Katrina finds herself at the top center of a wave of destruction, that she never expected much less asked for. The realms isolated from another are fighting for survival, and that is a fight that they are bound to lose unless they find a way to unite their forces. Meanwhile all MCs are trying to come to terms with the situation they are been sought into
“Decimate” (Rise of the Realms 4)
After the first big battle is over and the level of destruction and loss can finally be assessed all MCs (with some addictions to the mix) become aware of the importance to overcome their own prejudices and come together uniting their forces (using both similarities and differences) to face the common threat to the realms.
“Ruin” (Rise of the Realms 5)
As the war has reached every corner of the Realms and tested everyone to the edge of their endurance, all of them step forward and come together to face the danger and save the Realms . In the epic conclusion to the Pentalogy the action develops introducing some new information that will explain every previous threads and bring the story to a very satisfactory end… but before sending the reader into a veritable rollercoaster of feelings: sadness, happiness, surprise, wonder over wonder… It is a perfect ending that wraps up the story without putting it completely to rest… exactly like in real-life.
This is an exceptionally good written and captivating series, with a beautiful crafted world that extents throughout five different realms, every one of them distinct enough to stand by itself, while connected to each through one all encompassing narrative and a cohesive description. The story is original with various plots and twist interwoven in a delightful tale that reminds the reader of the stories of old, as the creatures of fantasy (Fae, ghost, vampires, shifters, witches, etc.) were part of the folklore of the time and as alive as any of their readers. A time where the veil between the realm of fantasy and reality seemed as tangible as the goodnight story of the evening.
The main characters, for there is five of them are all equally interesting and present in the tale. The way Fischer uses their storytelling gift to switch between realms and characters, to help to build a multidimensional plot while preserving the continuity every thread on the web is just short of genius. The fact of being able to control the narrative from five different points of view without in the least confusing the reader is a proof of the level of mastery of the author.
Wow this is absolutely one of the best books I have ever read. Making a deal with the Fee has its price. In Katriane Dupont’s case. This is an Epic read. To me Kat is a heroine. This read is action packed. With Epic Battles. I loved it from the first page to the last, you won’t want to put this page turner down. It has you on the edge of your seat. To me it was like putting the missing puzzle pieces together. An absolute must read. Just Brillant.
Shauna Joesten
ONE TUMULTUOUS WILD RIDE!!!
Holy hell! Fischer comes out swinging, revving up the thrill and excitement, throwing this baby into the eye of the storm, breaking it loose, blowing it into a tailspin with shocking results. You get the whole kit-n-caboodle with this sensational, mind-blowing, chart topping, prize winning, block busting collection, racking it up and nailing it down, fusing this little fella together, riveted on a razors edge. Action packed, hard hitting, pulse racing, nailbiting, heart pounding, nerve racking, page flipping bombshell that hooks you from the start and reels you in for the duration. Stirring up the drama, intrigue, disastrous deeds, danger and soaring suspense as tension spirals, blasting this baby to life brilliantly. Add distress and turmoil, along with a boatload of trouble, you have the recipe for one gripping rollercoaster ride. Blundering through the trials and tribulations, thrilling twists and unbelievable turns, testing our characters in ways they could have never anticipated. Illustrating impressive, well rounded scenario’s, that punch dead center, ratcheting up the adrenaline with such exuberance and precision, catapulting this little fella to staggering heights. The characters are original and realistic with qualities and depth that blend, transforming into amazing personalities. The scenes are so colorfully descriptive it’s easy to envision each detail as they play off one another perfectly. Awesome job Fischer, thanks for sharing this jewel with us.