Celeste Dumas is the most powerful water Senturian her race has produced in generations. But skill alone doesn’t make you a leader.Fierce drive and determination have led to her becoming the youngest captain in Tempus history.Her elation is cut short when a simple assignment goes terribly wrong. A vanishing ship and an invisible adversary lurking below the surface sends her and the crew of the … surface sends her and the crew of the Ajax into uncharted waters fraught with danger as they uncover a much more sinister plot.
Can Celeste overcome her past and stop the enemy outmaneuvering her at every turn? Not only is her crew at risk, but the entire Tempus race.
Pirates, action, and amazing powers combine in the second novel in the Terraunum Origins Series, chronicling characters from Fire Eyes Awakened.
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Batla has done it again! Another great story set in his unique fantasy world, Terraunum. This tale follows Celeste, a Tempus woman with envious skills. Embark on a wild ride across the ocean with her, and dig deep into her unique and fascinating origin story. You will not be disappointed!
When you take the time with your world-building and characters,greatness results!!
What an awesome origin story for Celeste!
A great swashbuckling adventure, with some wonderful characters, and a unique setting!
This is another great background novel on the characters and people’s from the world of Terraunum. These stories show you the reasons that characters are who the are and why they fight. I loved it and you will too.
I just finished reading this book and I did not want it to end so I hope there is another one after this. (or even more books).
Celeste is a new Captain and very young and just finished her training.
She ends up in very difficult situations and needs to be quick and ready for anything.
The traitor was not a surprise to me but when revealed I was still shocked.
I was glad to learn more about her dad.
I like the ship mates and the other characters in the book.
I believe you will like it too. The end is not exactly a cliffhanger it just leaves you wanting more.
This 2nd novella introduces a new set of interesting characters and again is full of action and adventure. A great read
Pirates, Sea Serpents, and Incredible Powers make Tempus a swashbuckling good time on the high seas!
Having already read Fire Eyes Awakened, I was eager to see what RJ Batla had in store for us in Tempus. I was not disappointed. Tempus is part of the Origins series, which gives us the backstory on some of key characters from Fire Eyes Awakened.
Tempus allows us to get to know Celeste Dumas much better, as well as getting to explore the world of Terraunum from a completely new perspective. We get to learn about the Tempus people and their way of life, all while traversing the high seas. In this story you get a really good understanding of the powers that Celeste and her kin posses, while also understanding the growing threats in the world. Overall I really enjoyed this short little read, and it is an excellent primer for anyone interested in reading Fire Eyes Awakened.
This was a very engaging and fascinating story! I loved the characters and the world building and its truly unique. I’ve not read anything like it. I’m more of a romance based reader but I enjoyed this quite well. I love UF so I was pretty sure I’d like it. New author for me and I havent read the first one and I might go back and read that one at some point. There were so many different beings in this book. Elves and mermaids…who doesnt love mermaids? Celeste is something else I LOVED her! I loved that ending because its not over. I am definitely intrigued! Love me some pirates!
I loved this book. Blue people with the ability to control the ocean was a wonderful idea.
Celeste is a new captain of the ship Ajax and she along with her crew has a run in with a bunch of evil pirates being led by nefarious adversary. She learns things about herself as well as those close to her.
A great read
This book has it all , mermaids , elves and so much more. We get to know more about Celeste a young Tempus who is born to be a great leader . We see her and her friends graduating and living lives in Terraunum before the evil strikes .
I must say this is the first book I have read by this author and I was blown away . This book took me on an adventure and I loved the characters . Celeste is my favourite by far she is kick butt and won’t let anything or anyone get in her way . But she is also fun loving and sweet . The way she interacts with her crew is so much fun to read. Her first mate also named Mate is there for her . He is one tough guy that won’t let a little octopus choking get in his way . The rest of the characters are so diverse and you will love them or hate them but they all build up to the end and the best ending .
The author takes us on an adventure that will keep you reading . The story is such a great fantasy read . The characters are well written and you will fall in love with them . The twist at the end had me going what the heck I thought that ………. not going to spoil it for you . I will definetly be reading more books from this author .
Epic and detailed battles strong woman leading. With it original post apocalyptic worldview yet again a hit out of the park. Feeling every with the character’s need to carry more than ever expected. As with every true heroine taking the Helm of leadership is fraught with difficulty. Yet she stands up to fearsome creatures and personal betrayal.