Joyful and blessed are Voice-bearers, for the Heavens have set them apart.As Whisperers gifted with the Voice, Betka and her people are enslaved. Only they can control the dangerous spirits that haunt the waters, but they are forced to serve under cruel taskmasters. Betka has little hope of freedom from her service or her own bitterness.They toil for the goodness of others. A powerful water … the goodness of others.
A powerful water spirit terrorizes the castle where Betka’s sister is serving. Betka is assigned to the crew sailing to face the foe, and she fears for the only family she has left.
Rage is found nowhere in them.
In the beleaguered, flooded castle, a new threat awaits—a magic more powerful and horrifying than anything they have ever seen. Loyalties will be tested, and enemies will become desperate allies.
Betka is their only hope of escape—if she can subdue the wrath that endangers them all.
She who wields the waters for revenge drowns herself tenfold.
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Such a good storytelling book about time of old when there were voice whisper’s that could control water. They were thought of as hags and considered lower then dogs and treated just as bad. War is hell and they wanted the whispers to help gain the upper hand but things don’t always work out the way they should. A thoroughly interesting and absorbing book with lots of action! Good reading.
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I’m supposed to be a writer who can forms words to adequately express my thoughts and feelings, but what do you do when you don’t know how to put them into words?
Case in point, this book.
It was a delightfully, beautifully, breathe-stealing tale that made me cry by the end because it was so powerful.
Delightful in how the author really weaves a story that blew me away and how I went from despising one character to hoping his life doesn’t end.
Beautiful in that everything I’ve been reading about the Whisperers bears the fullest fruit by the end, making me cry as a result.
Breathe-stealing because how many times am I going to clinch my hands in a fist, almost wanting to pray no one gets injured, dies, or suddenly disappears.
Maybe this review doesn’t fully convey how powerful this story was, but C.W. Briar is officially an author on my watch list. There is not turning back from this.
And not sure I would want to anyway
Fantastic debut with a deep story of friendship and love overcoming even in the darkest and most hate-filled situations.
Added note: This is a DARK fantasy. For readers who have light stomachs, be forewarned that there are few parts that I had to skim. They were a little too much for me so wanted to give a heads up for anyone who has a light stomach as well.
I received an ARC from the publisher. All thoughts expressed are my own and was not required to write a positive review.
I was a little nervous going into this because I’ve never read much fantasy before. But wow, C W Briar has made a fantasy fan out of me. His writing is incredible, the character development is amazing, and it’s action PACKED from beginning to end. It’s not often I find a book that is so character driven and also so plot driven and done so well with both.
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I felt a connection to every single character, I think the multiple perspectives really gives you a feel and a love for all of them in a different way. There were multiple times I wanted to slap, shake, scream at, embrace and cheer on all of them like they were people I knew. Betka has graciously made her way to the top of my favorite female characters.
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It was a unique story that never had a dull moment. It had some soft moments but it got extremely dark as well. I honestly can’t think of a single thing I disliked about it. I’ve already purchased Briar’s other book, and I believe he’ll be on my auto buy list. I think this is a perfect summer read, so if you’re into dark fantasy, I highly suggest you get on this one. C W Briar knows what he’s doing.
THIS. BOOK. Seriously. Just stop reading this review and go read this book. It is absolutely everything I wanted it to be and way more. I am going to re-read as soon as possible because I just want to go back into this world.
C.W. Briar has created a beautifully deep debut novel of friendship and love overcoming darkness. A very dark tale, but captivating and I just couldn’t put it down.
The characters…the world building…everything about this book was incredible. 5 stars for sure and it is definitely going in my top reads of 2019. Now, go pick Whispers From The Depths up and get reading!
*I recieved an ARC from the publisher as part of a blog tour. All opinions are my own.*
A book that entertains on every page and leaves the reader thinking long after the last word.
Briar created a beautifully crafted world with rich characters. Each scene played out cinematically and I certainly enjoyed the experience.
This author has a great gift for imagery. The story was solid, with great characters and had an ending that resonated with me. but I won’t spoil it for you – you’ll have to read it for yourself.