An impossible journey. A spoiled rich kid. It’s a recipe for disaster.Hale Firena has everything–looks, money, power, more girls than he knows what to do with. But in one night everything changes, as a bloody coup turns Hale into a penniless refugee on the run for his life. Hale’s not cut out for real life–the thought of holding down a real job is almost more horrible than the pirates and … horrible than the pirates and bandits chasing him. Is Hale’s swagger enough to see him to safety, or has his luck truly run out?
Read the story of Hale Firena before he joined the Confectioner’s Guild in this Confectioner Chronicles prequel novella.
The Confectioner’s Exile is a young adult fantasy mystery perfect for fans of Maria Snyder, Erika Johansen, and Gail Carriger.
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The Confectioner’s Guild
The Confectioner’s Exile
The Confectioner’s Coup
The Confectioner’s Truthmore
Well this was another delightful and fun addition to The Confectioner Chronicles. This is actually a prequel novella, so reads like one and is a quick light read. I devoured it in one short sitting. The first book, ‘The Confectioner’s Guild’, which I ADORED, featured our main character, Hale in this one.
I really enjoyed the fact that we got the backstory of him. Hale has it all, literally. Good looks, riches, the family hierarchy. However, it isn’t all it seems under the surface. Especially when something happens and it is all ripped away from him. Now he is on the run and forced to fend for himself. He has never had to do this before, so imagine the difficulty and the story lines this makes for. Can he survive on his own? I am dying to get my hands on the next book, ‘The Confectioner’s Truth.’ I will just be over her salivating… Thanks for another great read Claire Luana!
The Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella
By Claire Luana
This is the first book I have read by this author and it won’t be my last. I really enjoyed reading this prequel, I am going to read book 1 because I want to know where this story goes. In the beginning of this story Hale is a rich spoiled playboy living a pretty good life. One day that all changes for him and his family and they end up on the run with nothing and trying to survive. In the beginning of this story I really didn’t like Hale but I I grew to really like him especially watching him change and become a better man, I found myself rooting for him. This story drew me in right away and kept me entertained throughout especially with all the action. There are some twists and turns and moments of anger and sadness, all the things for me that make a good book. I recommend this book.
I give The Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella by Claire Luana, 4 stars.
Hale is a Member of a prominent family and has everything he could want – money, good looks, an easy life. His life isn’t perfect, but he quite likes it. But all of that is taken away in an instant. Events happen that leave him on the run with his family. Surviving and fending for himself is something has never had to do before. Part of him enjoys the adventure, but another part of him misses the easy life he had. Will he survive? What about his family? What will they do when they finally make it to safety?
I have read this author before, but this is the first book in the series that I have read. It was wonderful. I do not know yet what role Hale holds in the future books, but this novella tells his story well. It is quite interesting to see just how much Hale transforms. He was an arrogant, easy going man who loved the good life. But he is forced to change. The story itself pulls you in too. As this author does so well, it does not take too long for the action to start and does not relent until the end.
This is a young adult fantasy book, but really any age above YA would enjoy it. I highly recommend it.
The Confectioner’s Chronicles is a Young Adult genre series. However there are many YA series that as an adult I can say that this is one of my favorite genres. This particular book, The Confectioner’s Exile, is the prequel to The Confectioner’s Chronicles. Claire Luana did an amazing job setting up the character Hale. From upper class family, he did not have a want or a need for anything, but all of that changed. He went from upper class to lower class. He had to do what the common folk did for anything. He did not have good luck anymore either. He is adapting to his new role but for how long. I cannot wait to see what Claire Luana has instore for Hale.
The Confectioners Exile by Claire Luana is the prequel book in her The Confectioners Chronicles series.
In this novella we get to see more into Hale’s backstory and the journey he went on before joining The Confectioners Guild. Although this book can be read as a stand-alone – it is a prequel after all – for me I felt that it was better to have read it in he order intended. It helped to give a better understanding of the overall story.
I absolutely loved this book. I felt it added value to the series and was such an enjoyable read. Novellas aren’t usually my favourite kind of books and yet with this one it didn’t feel rushed or like anything was missing. The author successfully takes you on a journey separate to the main series while also adding to the main story. A great read and a series I would truly recommend.
The Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella By Claire Luana. This novella may be short but the author knows all the right ways to pack a punch even in fewer pages. Here we get some back story on Hale before he was with the Confectioner’s Guild. You see him grow after his perfect life comes crashing down. This novella is fast paced and filled with action. I wasn’t immediately drawn in but soon found my hook and then I couldn’t put it down so definitely give it a chance. The author is amazing with details and brings the story alive no matter how many pages it has. I’m excited to read more from this author. I’m giving this novella a four star review and recommend it.
This is a Young Adult story that is part of The Confectioner Chronicles by this author. In this book we get to see Hale’s story before he entered the Confectioner Guild. He is someone who had it all when one night changed everything for him. Now he is on the run for his life but will he be able to talk his way to safety? This is a journey of twists and turns which keep you reading until the last page. I highly recommend this book and see Hale’s story first hand.
4 Stars
The Confectioner’s Exile is the prequel to The Confectioner’s Chronicles (Book #0.5) by Claire Luana. This is a novella length story, which made it a very quick and easy read. Though it may be short in length, it’s definitely not lacking in content, as it swept me up on an adventure to discover Hale Firena’s story and how he came to be where he is now. I love him in The Confectioner’s Chronicles, so I was intrigued to know more. And what a story he has, it was far more complex than I imagined, and he has definitely been through a lot and had to grow and evolve along the way.
I really liked the story and thought it was a great way to set up the rest of the series. There was a bit of a slow start, but things picked up pretty quickly and the story took off.
A great addition to the series. Can’t wait for Book #2!
Thank you, Ms. Luana!
The Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella
By: Claire Luana
5 out of 5 stars
The story The Confectioner’s Exile: The Confectioner Chronicles Prequel Novella by Claire Luana is a fantasy book. It is a story that will grab your attention from the very beginning. It has action/adventure and danger. The story tells about Hale Firena before he joined the Confectioner’s Guild. His life was one of ease until it was turned into turmoil. He was forced to run for his life. The turn of events has Hale feeling guilt and regret. Will Hale be able to keep one step ahead of those who want to capture him? Will he be able to outsmart those who are after him? Read this book to find out. Hale has to learn to adapt to the situations that he now finds himself in. His old life has to be left behind. Hale has always been one who has luck on his side. Will his luck continue or will it fail him? I enjoyed reading about Hale and the interactions he has with the other characters that you are introduced to in the story. His story is one that moves at a fast pace and will have you wondering what is going to happen next. It is wonderfully written and a book I would recommend reading.
Sometimes series are odd. The series is written and then a “prequel” is added at the beginning to better explain a character or characters. That’s what this prequel is. It’s the explanation of what makes Hale, Hale. I would suggest reading the series first and going back to this story.
It’s a quick and easy read with lots of drama, conflict and emotions. The writing is visually appealing and allows the reader to visualize what is going on. While it’s listed as a novella, it packs a lot of punch.
This is not a new to me author and I absolutely recommend their stories.