After two days in isolation, Ayleth still doesn’t know why Fendrel placed her under house arrest. Powerful drugs suppress Laranta deep inside her, leaving her alone with too many unanswered questions. What has become of kidnapped Lady Cerine? Why has Prince Gerard not stepped in to help? What is Fendrel’s ultimate agenda?
And, most urgently, where is Terryn? Has Fendrel arrested him as well for … well for the curse he carries? The curse that nearly made him kill Gerard . . . .
When a Phasmatrix arrives at the castle with a host of shade hunters, Ayleth fears they have come to test Terryn and, if he cannot be cured, to execute him. But the Phasmatrix has a different objective in view, and Terryn’s life might not be the one most imperiled.
Betrayal surrounds Ayleth on all sides, and fiery doom awaits her at dawn. Will she find an unexpected ally amid the coming storm? Or will she face the truth of her past—and its future consequences—alone?
Return to the dark and deadly intrigues of The Venatrix Chronicles, where witches wage war against holy orders, friends and enemies are equally treacherous, and secrets long thought dead struggle into light. If you enjoy kick-butt heroines, conflicted heroes, and slow-burn romance ready to ignite, then you will love Ayleth and Terryn’s latest adventure!
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Unbelievably Thrilling!
WOW! From beginning to end book 5 was intense, suspenseful and utterly thrilling! It was jaw dropping at times as the lies that were told for so long were revealed and hatred in others becomes even uglier. I was completely enthralled and could not put this down! Ayleth’s story keeps getting better and better and there is no telling how this story is eventually going to end.
Ayleth is a force to be reckoned with. While many individuals are trying to keep her down and convince others that she is evil, Ayleth rises from the darkness to defend herself and those she fully believes in. Finally we get some answers as Ayleth uncovers the truth about her past.
So many different choices and deceptions are made at this point in the story throwing us readers off and keeping us guessing. Amazing story and absolutely phenomenal writing. I can’t wait for the next book!
Wow! I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. Let me say Wow again!
This book series keeps getting better and better. It kept me on the edge of my seat, anxiously awaiting to know what will happen next.
This book was full of action, adventure, betrayal, friendship, and even love. My heart broke in a few parts of the book.
We learn more of the history that has lead them to where we are today.
Ayleth continues to grow and impress me more and more. This young women is filled with so much conviction and she doesn’t quit.
I can’t wait to see what happens next.
I am writing this review after I recieved an ARC copy per my request. This is my honest opinion on Tears of Dust.
Wow! Just wow! I’m not sure that anything I can ever write can do justice to this series so far. Sylvia weaves an intense tale of unique magic, intrigue and fantastic characters in this epic story.
This book really ramps up the action we’ve seen since the previous 4 books, bringing more characters, who we’ve heard of, to life and fleshing out a few others who have had slightly less page time before.
Ayleth and Terryn still take centre stage in this action packed instalment of the series and we discover a bit more of Ayleth’s backstory.
I am in total awe of Sylvia and how well she sets out the little details, bringing them all in to the bigger whole and making it easy to imagine that you could be a fly on the wall inside the castle, watching all the action go down.
The only bad thing I can possibly say about this is that we have to wait until May for the next part! *sad face*
Sylvia Mercedes
This is number five in the series and it is still the same high standard as the first four books. To pinch a tv-series title, this is absolutely fabulous. I refuse to give away any spoilers, but there’s just so much information to absorb, and you enjoy doing so.
Ayleth finds out some secrets about her past, and there are answers to questions that have been hanging like Damocles’ sword. The storyline is so clever, and you’ll be surprised by the actions of one person in particular.
There’s some sections in here that you’ll actively cheer at. I suggest doing it in your head, not out loud like I did, or you’ll get funny looks. This is thrilling, action-packed, and heartbreaking. A gut-wrenching, shocking, roller coaster ride of a tale, and it’s WONDERFUL! I so admire the author’s talents with imagination and wordplay. Honestly, you’ll never regret reading this series. Actually you might, because you’ll be spoiled by such strong characterisations and stories that nothing will stand up to this level of expression and emotion ever again.
I chose this from a selection, then voluntarily read and honestly reviewed it. All opinions are my own.