The Tempest's Soul
The Divine Tempest, Book 1
by Brittany M. Riley
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Pub Date 27 Aug 2024 | Archive Date 12 Sep 2024
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Description
The gods are beginning to whisper, but will the goddess of luck smile upon Eira?
Eira never asked to be blessed by the gods—to be a Divine. After killing her childhood best friend by accident, she wishes they’d take her gift back. Now she cloisters herself in the Temple of Ahrea to keep others safe from her. Despite the volatile nature of her Divine power, Eira longs to use it to help others in the realm.
After healing wounded guild members of the Copper Jackals, Eira learns more about the missing people across the kingdom. Then the mysterious, wind-wielding Caelus arrives at the temple from the royal capital, claiming he’s there to help research runes. But when Teeg, a young boy she cares for like a younger brother, goes missing, Eira abandons the temple with Caelus at her side to search for him.
While traveling to the dwarven city in the mountains, Caelus challenges Eira’s beliefs about her power, and sends her heart racing. However, when the two discover dark truths about the disappearances throughout the kingdom, Eira realizes that finding Teeg won’t be as easy as she hoped.
THE TEMPEST'S SOUL is first book of THE DIVINE TEMPEST series inspired by Dungeons and Dragons and full of multifaceted characters, worldbuilding, and foreshadowing that unveils an epic story full of romantic tension.
A Note From the Publisher
On page consensual sex
Murder, violence, and gore
Abuse
A missing/kidnapped child
Cannibalism (accidental and mentioned)
The Tempest's Soul contains elements of the following:
On page consensual sex
Murder, violence, and gore
Abuse
A missing/kidnapped child
Cannibalism (accidental and mentioned)
Advance Praise
"If you love unique world-building with a little bit of spice, The Tempest's Soul is for you! I absolutely adore Caelus and Eira and how they deal with their blossoming feelings for each other. This is a slow burn romance, but the tension is chef's kiss!"
- Alyssa Green, Author of Of Flesh and Steel ★★★★★
"With a compassionate FMC, a burnt cinnamon roll MMC, plot twists, political intrigue, hidden identities, and betrayal… this story captivates you and draws you in."
- Goodreads Reviewer ★★★★★
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781964131016 |
| PRICE | US$3.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 372 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
E F, Educator
The Tempest’s Soul
Author: Brittany M Riley
Release date 27th August 2024
Rating: 5 stars CAWPILE: 9.00
This book was something I gobbled up and now I am left wanting more. I was intrigued by the premise of the book I seem to be leaning into books with some epic world building this month.
Let’s start with Eira- she was someone who I felt myself relate to so hard and I was rooting for her, I am intrigued where her story keeps going because I felt the ending to my bones for her and I really need book two now.
Caelus: I need you to be the end goal here because you my dear were written so well and made me fall in love with him on page and if you are not I guess I will turn keep you in my heart forever, The pining the stares the touching yes please yes please.
The tension between these two and the slow burn was fire on this page I could almost feel my kindle overheating. There is a small amount of spice, I am hoping for more but I must remember this is slow burn… slooooow burn.
The world building was rich and political I was wanting to know what was going on in the world building and more about the gods and what is going on have I mentioned I need book 2 now please and thank you.
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Sara D, Reviewer
I loved almost everything about this book:
- the worldbuilding
- the relationship between the two main characters
- the plot twists
- the original magic system
It has everything you would want in a fantasy book!
Also the romance in this book was perfect, I really enjoyed the tension and the slow burn and it was well balanced in the main storyline. Eira and Caelus are just perfect for each other.
The book ends on a massive cliffhanger which you do not see coming!
I can´t wait to read the next one and find out how this story is going to end.
Review on Goodreads will be published today and on Instagram tomorrow
Rachel T, Reviewer
4.5 stars!
I wish I hadn't started The Tempest's Soul on a Sunday evening because I absolutely could NOT put it down.
This slow-burn romantic fantasy hit the perfect balance between plot and romance in a way that kept me hooked from start to finish. The pacing was spot-on—I was never bored for a moment. Every character had a purpose, and I found myself genuinely invested in this myriad of unique individuals. I sincerely cared for each of them.
The tension and buildup between the FMC and the love interest had me kicking my feet in excitement!
One thing this book did exceptionally well was creating a strong FMC who was both compelling and flawed. She wasn't perfect, but she also didn't make those frustratingly ridiculous mistakes that leave you questioning her choices. Instead, she was relatable, making her journey all the more engaging.
I can't recommend this book enough!
zanny t, Reviewer
I was given this as an Arc read, i got this through NetGalley for an honest review. I loved reading this book, As soon as i picked this up i didn't want to put this book down, I am loving the slow burn romance, loving the world in which Brittany wrote. Eira is an amazing FMC and i love reading her journey.
this is a 5 star read for me personally loved every second thank you for this arc
Adreanna K, Reviewer
The book is beautifully crafted with an emphasis on rich world building, complicated characters, and a slow-burn romance that's addictive and gripping. There are many mystery, action, and romance aspects within this book that keep the pace brisk while the stakes remain high, especially as the book builds to a cliffhanger conclusion. As a reader, I found the story compelling and I felt like it captured a unique world in a way that is hard to achieve within this genre, but that is what she succeeded in doing.
As I watched the buildup between the FMC and love interest, I couldn't help but jump up and down in excitement! In this book, there are a number of things that excelled, but one thing that stood out was the creation of a strong and flawed FMC. Despite her flaws, she was relatable, which made her journey all the more engaging for me. She wasn't perfect, but she certainly didn't make those annoying, silly mistakes that make you doubt her decisions. Instead, she was relatable, making her journey even more interesting.
It is my opinion that the author has done an excellent job with her description; she gave just the right amount of detail so that I could picture the scene easily in my mind without being overwhelmed with detail.
Reviewer 1512662
4.5 stars
Thank you Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for allowing me to read this book early.
I enjoyed this book very much and could not put it down! I loved all of the characters, the slow-burn romance, and lore of the world (the Gods, Divines, Houses etc.). I am left wanting to know even more about the world and its people and creatures (I wish there had been a bit more of that).
The map is incredibly stunning and colorful, possibly the most beautiful I’ve ever seen, it’s just a shame it appears so dark and hard to read in certain places on a Kindle.
Overall, wonderful fantasy setting and story. I am excited to buy a physical copy because of the gorgeous cover and can’t wait to read the sequels!
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