This review is from March this year for D.Wallace Peach and Soul Swallowers (The Shattered Sea Book 1)
About the book
When swallowed, some souls gift insights, wisdom, a path to understanding. Others unleash power, proficiency with a sword, and indifference to death. One soul assimilates with ease. But swallow a host of the dead and risk a descent into madness.
Estranged from his family over the murder of his wife, young Raze Anvrell wields his fists to vent his rage. Then a chance at a new life beckons, and he retreats to the foothills of the Ravenwood, the haunt of unbound ghosts. He and his mentor build a freehold, a life of physical labor and the satisfaction of realizing a dream. They raise horses and whittle by the fire until the old man dies, and Raze swallows his first soul.
When his brother reaches out, open wounds begin to scar. But the tenuous peace won’t last. While those who rule the Vales yield to the lure of their ambitions, slavers of Ezar roam the countryside, hunting for human chattel. While one man manipulates the law, another heeds the souls of violence howling in his head.
Raze too listens to his soul’s whispers, and as danger intrudes on his quiet life, he has no choice but to return to his father’s world and join the fight.
My review for Soul Swallowers March 20th 2021
Having read The Unraveling of the Veil series, my expectations for Soul Swallowers was high. I knew that there would be immaculate world building and interesting and memorable characters, and I certainly was not disappointed.
We follow the lives of those who are destined to be rulers and others who will always be bonded. The mantle of leadership does not always pass from father to son or daughter and old grievances and rifts threaten the peace of the kingdoms that lay along the shores of the Shattered Sea. Politics and relationships are complicated as characters swallow the souls of those who might enhance their given powers or in some cases add a new edge to advance their agenda. Some souls bring their peaceful intentions but others are far more dangerous. Some are gifted to those they love but most are a commodity and eagerly absorbed in quantities that can bring madness.
As the story develops we follow the central character Raze, noble born but who has chosen to walk away having suffered a devastating loss., We meet his close companions and those who are a threat to his life on the freehold he considers his home and we see the effects of soul swallowing on the innocent and the evil. We are drawn into the intrigue as rivals jostle for power and control over other kingdoms and manipulate their own children for gain. Whilst Raze might wish to remain on the periphery of this turmoil, events and new alliances force him into taking a stand.
Throw in the slavers who bend the law to suit their own purposes and are willing to kidnap and kill to achieve fill their coffers; you have a fast paced adventure that is interlaced with moments of spiritual and thought provoking reflections on the absorption of souls.
I can highly recommend Soul Swallowers to those who enjoy both fantasy and excellently written adventures and look forward to reading the second book Legacy of Souls.
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A small selection of of other books by D.Wallace Peach
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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.
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Thanks very much for dropping in today and I hope you have enjoyed my review for Diana’s book.. Sally
Thanks so much, Sally! And sorry for being late to the party. You’re so kind to read, review, and post. I’ve had a tough week and you just made it a whole lot brighter. Hugs!
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My pleasure Diana.. good books should always be shared frequently and there are always new eyes on a post and a nudge for those with the book on their TBR lol… ♥♥
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I loved Diana’s Unravelling the Veil and bought these two books based on that and your recommendation, Sally. It’s one of the reasons I’m looking forward to spending some quality time reading soon! xx
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Thanks so much for the wonderful comment, Trish. You got me smiling with this one. I hope you enjoy the books. Have a wonderful Sunday and week ahead.
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What a wonderful review for Diana’s book! I am pretty sure I have this one sitting on my Kindle. This review reminds me to make sure! Thanks, Sally, and congrats to Diana!
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Thanks Jan and well worth the read and the second book too..hugs ♥
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Thanks for the kind comment, Jan. I loved Sally’s review, and whenever you get to this one, I hope you enjoy it. Have a lovely evening and Happy Reading.
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I know The Ferryman and the Sea Witch is coming up soon on my Kindle. Let me get through that one first.😊
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I am sure you will enjoy Pete.. coming up on mine too. x
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Ha ha ha. Thanks for reading, Pete. You can read them in any order you want. 🙂 I hope you enjoy them. Have a wonderful Sunday and week ahead. Hugs.
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A fantastic review for Diana’s book, Sally. Toni x
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Thanks Toni.. brilliant read hugs ♥
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Thanks so much for stopping by to read the review, Toni. Sally’s reviews feel like Christmas morning! Have a wonderful Sunday. 🙂
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A riveting review for Diana’s Soul Swallower Sal. Diana knows how to encapsulate her readers. Congrats to Diana for another well deserved review. ❤
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Thanks Debby… book two amazing as well.. Diana does draw us all in..♥
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Oh ya! Wait til you get to The Ferryman and the Sea Witch. Just got in another half hour read on the treadmill in our GYM that just opened last week after a year and a half! Addicting. ❤
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Won’t be long and glad you can get back to the gym.. I want to get back to swimming..♥
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Yes. It felt good to have to prebook a gym visit, knowing I had the hour booked I wasn’t going be a no show. ❤
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Thanks, Debby. I’m loving all the warm fuzzies from you and Sally. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the Ferryman and the Sea Witch. And burning some calories at the same time. Lol. A great way to read. Have a lovely Sunday, my friend. Hugs ❤
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Yay you Diana. I am so hooked, 70% in and lavishing in the wait For Callum to show Caspia a thing or two LOL ❤
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Thanks very much Michael…hugsx
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Congratulations, Diana! Wonderful review and great peek. Thank you, Sally, for featuring Soul Swallowers. 💗
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Fabulous two book series Gwen.. so cleverly written…hugs ♥
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Thanks so much for stopping by to read Sally’s review, Gwen. I’m late to the party, but thoroughly enjoying myself. Lol. Have a wonderful Sunday. ❤
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Thank you for remembering me, Sally! Your review shows me i have to read it asap. xx Michael
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Wonderful Michael and you won’t regret it ..hugsx
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Whatever you’re reading, I hope you enjoy the fun!
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Thank you for sharing Michael..hugsx
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Thanks so much for sharing Sally’s wonderful review, Michael. Between the two of you, it’s been a wonderful day. ❤
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I love Diana’s books and will have to get to them all over time. I’m eagerly waiting to get to The Ferryman and the Sea Witch, which keeps waving at me on my ereader. Thanks for sharing, Sally. Hugs 💕🙂
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Thanks Harmony and I have the same issue with the one on my reader lol ♥♥
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Thanks for the wonderful comment, Harmony. You know how to get to an author’s heart. Lol. Have a wonderful Sunday and Happy Reading!
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Always a good storyline in Diana’s books.
Massive Hugs
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Very much so David.. love the…hugsxx
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Thanks for the lovely comment, David. You always make me smile. Have a lovely Sunday. Massive Hugs.
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Excellent book. I didn’t expect to like it (the whole swallowing souls thing) but it has become one of my Diana Peach favorites!
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Great Jacqui and I will admit to sneaking the second book behind the lines and up through my TBR as quickly as possible…xx
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You won’t be sorry!
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Thanks so much for the lovely comment, Jacqui. I’ve wondered about the title and whether it gives the wrong impression, but it really is the key “magic” in the book. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Hugs.
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