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Violya (In the Heart of the Mountains Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Rosalyn Kelly (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 21 ratings
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A gifted warrior consumed by revenge. An unstoppable enemy rampaging ever closer. A ravaged country in desperate need of a ruler.

After a brutal and bloody invasion, a once powerful matriarchal nation is in chaos.

Only the shy warrior Violya can pick up the pieces and save her broken country. But an old threat – for one thousand years suppressed – has awoken. Now unleashed, it’s hellbent on destruction.

To protect her people, Violya must cast aside her desire for vengeance, master her rare magic and find the courage to rule – and fast.

Time is running out as a prophecy is coming true. A formidable enemy is closing in to crush them all. Can Violya unite friend and foe to face the looming catastrophe before it’s too late?

She’s out for blood, but first she must master her own…

VIOLYA is a grimdark epic fantasy packed with unique creatures and beings, blood-soaked action and brutal battles. It’s a sweeping tale of power and betrayal, sex and survival, love and family ties, powerful magic and hardened warriors.

With intricate worldbuilding, a diverse cast of complex characters, and a richly detailed plot told from multiple narratives, this gritty adult fantasy will appeal to readers of George R. R. Martin, Mark Lawrence, Anna Stephens and Joe Abercrombie.

VIOLYA is the second book in the In the Heart of the Mountains trilogy, the first is MELOKAI.

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For more from Rosalyn Kelly:

Stories set in The Known World, the same universe as Violya (In the Heart of the Mountains, Book Two)

NOVELS

In the Heart of the Mountains

Melokai

Violya

Book Three – coming soon

NOVELLAS

The Sand Scuttler

The Fall of Vaasar

SHORT STORIES

The Tunnel Runner

The Clash at Jagged Canyon

Peonhood

Ruby’s Return

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B081K19W5P
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ NValters; 1st edition (December 10, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 10, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4049 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 475 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 199981665X
  • Customer Reviews:
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Rosalyn Kelly

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Rosalyn Kelly grew up in the magical New Forest ​in the south of England and has lived around the country ​as well as in the Middle East, and travelled all over the world.

She studied English Literature and Language at Oxford Brookes University before embarking on a PR and marketing career.

After ten years telling the stories of international brands and businesses, she decided the time had come to tell her own and her debut novel MELOKAI was published in 2017. Her second novel VIOLYA was published in 2019.

The inspiration for her epic fantasy trilogy came when she was trekking in the mountains of Nepal's stunning Annapurna Sanctuary.

When she's not putting her heart and soul into Book Three of the In The Heart of The Mountains trilogy, she daydreams about where to travel to next, paints with acrylic, reads voraciously and writes book reviews on the blog.

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Rebekah
5.0 out of 5 stars A unique dark fantasy series that's only getting better!
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2019
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This is book two, the follow up to Melokai. I very much enjoyed the world Melokai introduced us to, and have been eagerly awaiting the sequel. This book did not disappoint.

Where the first book spent more time introducing us to the world and the cultures, this one picks up where it left off and focuses much more on characters. Most of the point of view characters from book one continue here, with the exception of course of any who did not survive book one. No spoilers.

The character development is more evenly distributed in this book, and we get to see more from cultures that were briefly shown in book one. There are cave people who are nearing extinction and their culture has devolved into mostly solely about mating in hopes of having more female offspring. We delve into their cave society in this book and learn more about their struggles.

We also find out more about the special wolf Sarrya, the first female wolf who is able to stand on two legs. She is also gifted with some magical abilities and has become an influential force.

The biggest transformation comes from the title character, Violya, who takes over leadership of the Peqkya nation and makes major changes. Many of the different cultures are making major changes, the wolves, the camel people, even the human kingdom is filled with uprising and revolution. All have themes of restoring balance, fairness, equality, and the uproar such major reform can bring.

This is a dark book and the villains do horrendous things, but the protagonists mostly are self-aware people who want to bring about change and make their societies better for everyone. In that way, this book has much more hope in it than book one.

Alliances are built, broken, and reformed as the cultures regroup and prepare to face a new enemy that is set to be the main conflict of book three.

I very much enjoyed this book and look forward to the next. This is a unique series. I've never read anything like it, and so far it's only getting better.
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Jordan Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Do you want something new?
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2019
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I have not been let down yet with both of Rosalyn Kelly's books. She had made a unique world that doesn't just copy and paste ours. It was a delight to read through, and I encourage everyone explore it.

I received an advance copy of this book that I voluntarily chose to review.
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1.0 out of 5 stars disapointing
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2022
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This was so bad I had skip several parts just to finish the bok. Can Viola fail at anything?
Don’t label these books grimdark . They are just silly.
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Saundra Wright
5.0 out of 5 stars Anyone who loves great sagas needs to check out this series.
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2019
Anyone who loves great sagas needs to check out this series. The world is as richly imagined as the complex word of The Game of Thrones series by George R. R. Martin. It explores totally different types of people, the politics of the land both internal and between nations, with the added punch of magic.

The last Molokai, the leader of her people, was killed during an invasion by a neighboring land. Violya is a warrior. No one is more surprised than she when she is selected as the new Molokai.

But V is much more than a warrior. She has many secrets. One is that she possesses magic, something that none of her people has had in centuries. V’s other secrets are wrapped up in the year she spent away from the capital city when she turned eighteen.

The job she steps into is not an easy one. The threat from neighboring lands is still very real. But there may be a worse, unknown enemy lurking somewhere to the east. At first it was thought that the cave dwellers were the threat, or perhaps the wolves. Now it seems to be a much more ominous enemy they will have to face.

Fert, a nearby nation is embroiled with problems of their own. There is a civil war going on. With trouble there and in the desert to the south, trade is at a near standstill.

What will befall this troubled land? Can Violya forge a bond between the nations so that they can stand together against a threat to all?

I was gifted a coy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Sarah Rutherford
5.0 out of 5 stars Great sequel - can't wait for the third book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2019
I have been eagerly waiting to read Rosalyn's second book to see where she would take the characters next. This sequel is compelling and I was hooked by the first chapter (think I read it in 2 days!). The characters have evolved and there is more depth to their personalities which bring them to life through this intricate tale that is set in some intriguing locations. I love how the detailed descriptions of the environment allow you to visualize each element as if you were there, but don't detract from the storyline.

I would highly recommend this if you enjoy fantasy, magic and exotic characters and locations. I can't wait to see what happens in the final book!

I received an advance copy of the book ad voluntarily chose to read and review it - and it was worth the wait!
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Clifford Obrien
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2019
I just finished this book and I think I'm going to read it again . With all the non stop action,I just didn't want to put it down ,so I just kept reading and reading until it was finished. The book has a lot of different things going on in a lot of different lands all with there own types of beings and creatures ,for me it was hard to keep track of it all accurately,Rosalyn is very creative to have come up with all of these different creatures.if you like fantasy and powerful women you will love this book like I did so check it out it's only 99 cents what a steal .also I was given this book for free in advance of being released in exchange for an honest review
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JS
5.0 out of 5 stars Violya book 2
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2019
It is a good continuation of the story. What I like is the more crisp descriptions of the environment tied with the storyline. Some books in this category try to copy Lord of the Rings and fail hopelessly. This book has a nice mix of story and environment. Believable characters with intensity.
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Ray Else
5.0 out of 5 stars Masterful, Original Adventure
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2019
Rosalyn creates wonderfully down-to-earth, often bizarre and occasionally dirty characters, enchanting and haunting lands, and creatures like caterpillar shawls and 'clever' cats! With this second book she has really hit her stride.
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FantasyG
5.0 out of 5 stars An exciting and different read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2020
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Immediately on completing Melokai, I was compelled to purchase and read its sequel Violya. I found both novels to be brilliantly written, extremely engaging and very different from the usual fantasy fiction I have previously read. This is therefore a joint review of both books.
The author introduces you to a range of diverse characters and species, each with strengths and weaknesses and some with major flaws. The story unfolds and develops at great pace with each chapter dedicated to an individual character and events seen from their perspective. There is violence, gore and sex (some might say in abundance) as well as loyalty and betrayal. The description and characterisation of the main protagonists was excellent and I could visualise them clearly and identify with both their pain and triumphs as they occurred. Both novels kept me intrigued throughout although at times, I was unsure as to my emotional responses to some of the situations described.
Both were books I could not put down and I eagerly await the third in the series.
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