This week I caught up with the second in The Shattered Sea series by D.Wallace Peach – Legacy of Souls – My Review for Soul Swallowers Book 1
My review is also on my podcast on Anchor and Soundcloud and you can listen to it here or read the post in full…
About the Book
Peace descends on the Ravenwood freehold, and Raze Anvrell trusts that as love lays open his life, the turmoil of his past will loosen its grip. But in the halls of Avanoe and catacombs of Ezar, political intrigues thicken. Deflection and secrets manipulate the truth, assassins whet their blades, and more than one ruler stakes a claim in the quest for power.
A swallower of multiple souls, Sajem files his teeth and inks his eyes. Tentacles of madness slither deeper into the slaver’s afflicted mind. His raids grow brazen, tactics harsh, and conscience stripped bare. Alliances fracture and form, and no one is too old or young, too wealthy or beautiful to spare.
As his father’s health fails, Raze accompanies his brother to Ezar to plead before the Empress for slavery’s end. When death strikes, he and those who stand in the way of ruthless ambition must battle for those they love, the principles they hold dear, and the world they desire.
While heirs compete for the Ezari throne, slavers plot each other’s demise. The future of the Vales depends on the outcome. And if Raze wishes to save his family, his freehold, his chance at love, and his life, he must swallow one more soul.
My review for Legacy of Souls July 17th 2021
I read Soul Swallowers (The Shattered Sea Book 1) earlier in the year and the characters and story were still fresh in my mind. I had intended to spread the enjoyment of this second book over several days but it was just too tempting and I finished the book in two sittings. Perhaps one of the ways to describe this fast paced fantasy action thriller is to suggest that it is the Game of Thrones eight seasons rolled into two.
The lands along the coast of the Shattered Sea are not peaceful with ambiguous interpretations of slavery and bondage laws, political ambitions that lead to treachery and intrigue, love that comes at a very high price and the madness that results from indiscriminate swallowing of souls.
The living and the dead vie to be heard above the increasing chaos and caught up in its vortex is Raze who seeks a quiet life with those he loves but must step forward and change his nature to survive and protect his family.
The action scenes are choreographed with technical brilliance and the author does not shy from describing the outcome of close in combat with swords and knives.
With a throne at stake slavers and noble families rush towards a climax that could bring disaster or redemption. D. Wallace Peach takes the reader to the brink and keeps them captivated to the last page.
I thoroughly recommend both books and since they are addictive I suggest you buy them both at the same time.
Read the reviews and buy the book: Amazon US – And: Amazon UK
A small selection of of other books by D.Wallace Peach
Read the reviews and buy the books: Amazon US – And : Amazon UK – Follow Diana: Goodreads – blog: Myths of the Mirror – Twitter: @Dwallacepeach
About Diana Wallace Peach
Best-selling author D. Wallace Peach started writing later in life after the kids were grown and a move left her with hours to fill. Years of working in business surrendered to a full-time indulgence in the imaginative world of books, and when she started writing, she was instantly hooked. Diana lives in a log cabin amongst the tall evergreens and emerald moss of Oregon’s rainforest with her husband, two dogs, two owls, a horde of bats, and the occasional family of coyotes.
For book descriptions, excerpts, maps, and behind the scenes info, please visit:
D.Wallace Peach Books
Thanks very much for dropping in today and I hope you have enjoyed my review for Diana’s book.. Sally
Fantastic review of Diana’s book, Sally! I read the first in this series, but haven’t gotten around to this one yet. I’m so behind on her books!
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I know the feeling Teri.. but the second book is a definite must read…hugsx
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Thanks for reading Sally’s awesome review, Teri, and no worries. There are so many great books out there, it’s impossible to keep up. I can relate! Happy Reading!
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Excellent review, Sally. I just finished reading The Ferryman and the Sea Witch, I love Diana’s writing style. Congratulations, Diana!
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Fantastic thanks Mark and for adding your recommendation for The Ferryman and the Sea Witch.. any news on your own next book? x
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Just polishing it up, Sally, thanks for asking!
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great Mark.. look forward to showcasing.x
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Thanks for stopping by at Sally’s, Mark, and for the lovely comment about The Ferryman and the Sea Witch. And I’m delighted to hear about your new book. I’ve been waiting, you know. Looking forward to it!
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Wonderful review, Sally, thanks for sharing! I’ve only recently dove into Diana’s fantasy worlds, but I can already say that anything she writes is well-deserving of a fabulous review such as yours. 💕
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Thanks very much Lauren and as you say everything that Diana writes is amazing.. Looking forward to her latest soon..have a lovely week ♥
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I hope you enjoy the latest, Sally. Thank you! Hugs.
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I am sure I will… waiting on my TBR…hugs
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Thanks so much for the kind comment, Lauren, and for swinging by Sally’s to read her review. I was thrilled that she enjoyed the read. Have a wonderful day, my friend. ❤
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You’re very welcome, Diana, and you too! 💞
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I listened to your review on Podcast. I didn’t see a place to leave a comment but did share it! I enjoyed hearing the review, Sally xo
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Thanks very much Denise..glad you enjoyed…hugsx
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Thanks for listening, Denise. Sally once again is expanding her offerings and it was great to hear her read her review. I was certainly delighted. I appreciate your review too, my friend. ❤ Have a wonderful week and Happy Writing!
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You certainly chose a great one here!
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Thanks very much GP..
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Thanks for stopping by to check out Sally’s review, GP. It was such an honor and pleasure to read her thoughts about the book. Have a great day and wonderful week ahead. 🙂
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Thank you!
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I thoroughly enjoyed listening to you read your review of Diana´s book. What a superb idea to include a podcast. You never cease to amaze me, Sally.
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Thanks very much Darlene.. I hope to have all my past reviews, certainly for the last couple of years on Anchor with some moved across to Soundcloud where I currently have a time limit.. hopefully another way to get you all out there…hugsx
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I’m amazed too, Darlene. Sally is so creative and ahead of the curve! I’m delighted to have this wonderful review included in her new venture. 🙂 Thanks for dropping by and Happy Sunday.
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Lovely, Sally, you have a marvelous voice for podcasts.
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Thanks very much Robbie.. and will get A Ghost and his Gold up this week on Anchor.. and whilst it is difficult to comment there I can at least share on Twitter and Facebook…hugsx♥
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Hi Sally, thank you very much. I have pinned the SoundCloud recording to my Twitter profile. I appreciate your making a podcast of your review for A Ghost and His Gold. Hugs.
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Thanks Robbie and will make sure to retweet…hope the week goes smoothly..hugsx
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I agree, the perfect voice.
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Thanks Darlene..xx
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I agree about Sally’s voice. She comes across wonderfully. So professional! Thanks for taking the time to listen, Robbie. Be well and safe.
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Thank you, Diana, you too. A lovely promotional piece for your book.
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I listened to her podcast of yours this morning too. Congrats!
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Thank you, Diana.
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You review faster how I can read, Sally! 😉 Thank you for the lovely review. I will put it on my TBR. xx Michael
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Glad you enjoyed Michael.. a wonderful book..hugs xx
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I think your tbr is going to explode, Michael. If you eventually get to this book, I hope you enjoy it. 🙂
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Thanks for sharing Diana’s book Michael..hugsx
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Alway with a great pleasure, Sally! Sorry, had a little delay yesterday, but time to sort my TBR for adding some new. Have a beautiful Sunday! hugsx
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Heading out into the garden…I hope you get some sunshine too..xx
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Thanks so much for sharing Sally’s wonderful review, Michael. You started my Sunday morning with a smile. Have a lovely day and week ahead.
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You got my attention. These books sound amazing, I am going to have to at them to my reading list. What a great review.
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Great to hear Brenda Marie.. thank you…xx
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Thank you, Brenda Marie. Sally’s reviews are responsible for my bulging kindle too. If you decide to give the books a try, I hope you enjoy them. 🙂 Have a wonderful Sunday. 🙂
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A terrific review, Sally. Thanks
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Thanks John…hugsx
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Thanks for taking the time to read, John. I was delighted to see Sally’s review this morning. Enjoy the rest of your weekend with your new tree!
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Thank you, Diana. I will.
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Another fabulous review for Diana’s book. Congrats again Diana! ❤
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I’m feeling well taken care of Debby. It’s been a good week for my books and Sally’s review was the icing on the cake! Thanks so much for the congrats, my friend. Giant Hugs!
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Most welcome! ❤
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Thanks Debby ♥
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Awesome review Sally….you’re getting me hooked on Diana’s creativity!!
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What a nice thing to say, Kirt. Sally’s reviews always leave me with a smile. And they’re so important to authors. It’s been a wonderful day. Enjoy the rest of your day. 🙂
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Fantastic Kirt.. brilliant writing and characters..
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Enjoyed this series. Diana’s creativity knows no bounds!
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What a wonderful comment, Jacquie. I do like the ability to make up worlds and work out how the characters would function within the parameters. 🙂 Thanks for taking a peek at Sally’s review. Happy weekend, my friend.
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Thanks for adding your boost for the series Jacquie…hugsxx
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What a wonderful review of Diana’s book, Sally. I absolutely adore hearing your voice on the recording!!
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Thanks very much Jan… I am enjoying getting the audio platforms up and running.. good to step out of my comfort zone…hugsx
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Wasn’t that great, Jan? Sally sounds so professional! And I’m not surprised that she’s found another way to reach readers and expand her blog. Thanks for the visit and the kind comment. Hugs.
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Thanks Diana. misspent youth… and great to have the technology to add these extras.. ♥
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Thank you so much for this wonderful review of Legacy of Souls, Sally. Diana’s writing draws the readers deep into the stories. Congratulations to Diana!
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Thanks Miriam.. two amazing books and ones I shall remember for a long time…hugsx
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Diana is wonderful in creating unforgettable characters, Sally.
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Very much so Miriam.. could not agree more..hugsx
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You’re so sweet, Miriam. I always look forward to your comments. I was delighted with Sally’s review. It’s been a good week for my books thanks to the two of you. Hugs.
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I’m happy for you with the success of BB promotion and great reviews of your books. You worked hard for them. Thank you for mentioning SmashWord. I uploaded the book long time ago. They wanted me to fix the hyperlink. It was cumbersome to relink 100 poems so I ignored it. After your BB post, I’m linking it the SmashWord way. Then I’ll reread the BB instructions. Have a great week, my friend. 💖
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That sounds like a huge amount of work, Miriam. I just converted my docs in epub and uploaded them. I’m sure its a challenge with images too. Good luck with the process if you try it again. 🙂
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Oh, what app do you use to convert in epub? Amazon accepts epub but not mobi any more since last month. 😊
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I’ve used Jutoh for years, Miriam, and love it. But Calibre is free and they do doc to epub conversions. I haven’t used them, but they have a good reputation. https://www.janefriedman.com/word-epub/
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Fabulous review Sally. So well-deserved! Diana’s books transport us to another world! Congratulations D.
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They do Balroop and tough to do them justice hugsxx
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Thank you for the visit and kind comment, Balroop. I certainly was thrilled with Sally’s review. Still smiling. Have a wonderful Sunday, my friend. ❤
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Terrific review of Diana’s book!
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Thanks Kymber.. amazing read…xx
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Thanks for stopping by to read Sally’s review, Kymber. She’s a wonderful support of our writing community. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and Happy Writing!
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Fantastic review, Sally. I’ve read several of Diana’s books. She’s a wonderful writer. Thanks so much for sharing! xo
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Thank you Jill and I totally agree and looking forward to reading many more..xx
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Thanks so much for the kind comment, Jill. It was lovely to wake up this morning to Sally’s review! Made my day. Have a wonderful Sunday. 🙂
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This is a great review Sally. It does of good job of highlighting the book and wetting our appetite for the fantasy adventure. I love the premise of soul swallowing. Kudos Diana. I’m tempted to buy these to put them in my growing digital library. Sadly, I haven’t read the last book of yours or any other digital book in a long time.
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Thanks for stopping by Sally’s Brad. She has a way of lifting an author’s spirits for sure and it was great to see this series get some love. And no worries about your digital library. It will still be there when you’re ready. Have a great weekend.
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A wonderful surprise and review from Sally!
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Thanks Brad.. two amazing books and sorry to have come to the end of the story..have a great weekend.
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I love Diana’s writing and other sci-fi books I’ve read.
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Reblogged this on Myths of the Mirror and commented:
A wonderful surprise from Sally Cronin this morning… her review of “Legacy of Souls,” the second book in The Shattered Sea series. She made my day. 🙂
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Great read Diana…♥
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What a wonderful review, Sally. I’m happy to be compared to JRR Martin any time! Lol. I’m so glad you enjoyed the series and that it was a page turner for you. Thanks so much for taking the time to read, to review, and to spread the word. 🙂
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My pleasure Diana enjoy the rest of your weekend…hugsx
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I hope to. You too!
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Sally, great review! Sounds like a must-read for fantasy lovers. Diana, good luck with this installment of your thrilling-sounding series.
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Thanks Maura Beth for the kind comment. Much appreciate. Enjoy your weekend. 😀
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Thanks Maura Beth.. sad to have put the book down…enjoy your weekend.. xx
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I’ll add my recommendation. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
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Thanks for the added recommendation, Jacqui. So kind of you, as always. Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your tour. 😀
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Fantastic thanks Jacqui.. two wonderful books..hugsx
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A fantastic review, Sally, for Legacy of Souls. Congratulations to Diana, and so well-deserved! Toni x
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Thanks Toni..enjoy the rest of your weekend..hugsx
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Thanks so much for taking the time to read the review, Toni. Sally started my day with a huge smile. Have a lovely weekend!
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