Emperator by Miriam Newman (The Chronicles of Alcinia) | $20 Giveaway, Review, & Excerpt | #HistoricalFantasy

Emperator by Miriam Newman (The Chronicles of Alcinia) | $20 Giveaway, Review, & Excerpt | #HistoricalFantasy

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Emperator by Miriam Newman (The Chronicles of Alcinia) | $20 Giveaway, Review, & Excerpt | #HistoricalFantasyEmperator by Miriam Newman
Series: The Chronicles of Alcinia #6
Published by Independent on 03/15/2022
Genres: Epic Fantasy, Fiction, Romance, Historical Fantasy
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 298

Grandson of history's most famous general and named for him, Sergius Magistri is a warrior without equal. It was easy to be a hero when he was expected to be.

When he finds himself fighting for the freedom of his grandfather's country and the heart of a woman, he must be one because he is.

The Seat of an empire sits empty, waiting for an Emperator. He has saved two women, one little more than a concubine, the other a starving artist.

All he must do to have all of them is to renounce everything he has ever known.

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Excerpt from Emperator

He had merely cracked the front door and it had not creaked. This time, it opened fully and it did.

He tensed, looking at a figure framed against sunlight. Probably still blinded from it, she did not see him at first, hunkered down against one of the walls.

Young, slight, and dark-haired, she had to be either Omani or Domidian.

“Felicitas,” he said.

She cringed, visibly.

“Aspetta,” he said quickly. “Hold on. I am not going to hurt you.”

She stood like a deer waiting for the arrow that was going to finish it.

“Omani?” he asked in what he hoped was a friendly tone. He knew how he looked—young, strong, armed, dangerous.

She nodded.

“I am a friend,” he tried to reassure her. “Omani, from Havacia. We have just beaten the last of the Domidians.”

“Vero?” she half whispered.

He nodded. “Reale. You are free.”

“Who are you?” she demanded. Now that she didn’t look so much like a frozen chicken, she was attractive, with long hair as black as obsidian. She had light olive skin and dark eyes, faintly tilted at the ends, giving her an exotic, almost child-like look, but she was no child. There was nothing remarkable about her dress except for how smudged and dirty it was. Otherwise, it was the classic woman’s gown of pleated white linen cinched with a corded tie, and she wore sandals.

Sergius got slowly to his feet.

“No, who are you?” he asked.

“I was first,” she responded. “What are you doing here?”

Sergius laughed softly. “It’s my house. Why are you in it?”

“Your house?”

“I do not object,” he spelled out. “I just wonder what you are doing here.”

“What would anyone do here?” she responded. “Getting food. Looking for a place to stay. We have nothing here. You should know, if you have fought the Domidians.”

“Yes, I heard,” he said, remembering the shepherd who said they always took his sheep.

“I have not hurt anything,” she protested.

Sergius half raised his hand in the universal gesture of peace. “No, no, I did not say so. You just startled me.”

“You scared me,” she said. She didn’t sound a bit submissive. It was more an accusation, as if he should not be in his own family’s villa. “How do you say this is your house?”

“It was my grandfather’s,” he responded.

Suddenly, her expression changed and she said something so foul he had never heard it from a woman.

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My thoughts on Emperator

Emperator (The Chronicles of Alcinia, #6) by

I enjoyed reading Emperator by Mirium Newman. The story sweeps you away to different lands and situations, which is definitely what I need from a fantasy.

Although this is book six in the series, it is completely readable as a standalone story. There is just enough back story presented without flooding you with information in order to lay the groundwork for the tale. I never once felt lost in the story, although I was caught up in the battles, villas, and political intrigue of these lands.

The ENJOYMENT factor is high.
The writing STYLE is smooth and flows well from beginning to end.
CHARACTERS are well-written and likable even when their flaws are shown.
The ATMOSPHERE suits the book. There is an edge of desperation you only find after a war.
The PLOT is believable and strong enough to carry the tale.
ENDINGS can make or break a story. This one was perfect.

My ESCAPE score adds up to a 4.75 (rounded to 5 for star purposes).

 

I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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About Miriam Newman

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Fantasy poetry driven by myths and legends has been my passion for as long as I can remember. I was published in poetry before catching the romance writing bug. I bring that background to my writing along with a lifelong addiction to horses, an 18-year career in various areas of psychiatric social services, and many trips to Ireland, where I nurture my muse.

My published works range from contemporary fantasy romance to fantasy historical, futuristic, science fiction, and historical romance.

Currently, I live in rural Pennsylvania with a “motley crew” of rescue animals.

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15 responses to “Emperator by Miriam Newman (The Chronicles of Alcinia) | $20 Giveaway, Review, & Excerpt | #HistoricalFantasy

  1. Thanks to everyone who commented. This series, The Chronicles of Alcinia, will conclude with Book 7, Caravanserai. At last, the Magistri family has no new worlds to conquer, but what a ride it has been. Caravanserai is available for pre-sale and releases August 21. Stop by for a look at the cover if you like. I would love to know what you think. https://amzn.to/3RJvvgQ

  2. Bea LaRocca

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Emperator, this sounds like an excellent read and I am looking forward to it

  3. Eva Millien

    Love the excerpt, Emperator sounds like an excellent book for me to read, thanks for sharing it with me! Thanks, Gina for sharing your thoughts! Have a marvelous week!

  4. Nancy

    Emperator by Miriam Newman has an interesting character pictured on the front cover.