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Feast of Sparks: Thornchapel, Book 2 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Sierra Simone (Author, Publisher), Sara Ormenyi (Narrator), Zachary Webber (Narrator)
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Fate wasn't supposed to have plans for me. I'm an outcast, a loner. The boy named for death who never quite started to live. But then, Poe came back - the girl I once kissed in a thorn-covered chapel in the woods.

She brought back memories long buried, and I could no more resist her than I could pry out my own heart. She brought up secrets and set rituals into motion. She brought me to the man who owns Thornchapel, Auden Guest. And then, she found the bones.

The only thing Auden and I can agree on is Proserpina Markham, and she wants us to find a way to be together - all three of us. But the past casts a long shadow. Eight years ago, I did something terrible to Auden. He hurt me back the only way he knew how. And so here we are. Our hatred seasoned with pain and my loneliness spiked with longing.

If Auden wants to earn her as his submissive, then he has to earn me, as well. That was the promise he made. But with the carnal revel of Beltane fast approaching, it's becoming clear that Thornchapel's secrets are much deeper and older than any of us could have ever guessed. They're making us complicit. And they will have a cost.

Because, no matter how bright and merry a feast of sparks may be, it's always followed by ashes. And darkness.

Feast of Sparks is book two in the Thornchapel series.

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    12 hours and 37 minutes
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    Sierra Simone
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    February 21, 2020
  5. Language
    English
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Listening Length 12 hours and 37 minutes
Author Sierra Simone
Narrator Sara Ormenyi, Zachary Webber
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date February 21, 2020
Publisher Sierra Simone
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0851B1RKD
Best Sellers Rank #39,660 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#3,459 in Contemporary Romance (Audible Books & Originals)
#6,425 in LGBTQ+ Romance (Books)
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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
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Well, hello, St. Sebastian Martinez.
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Well, hello, St. Sebastian Martinez.
4⭐️5🌶Feast of Sparks centers St. Sebastian, including his history with Auden, his childhood and experiences with his family, and his current-POV. I was so looking forward to getting to know him better and this book did not disappoint. Broody, magnetic, and heartfelt, St. Sebastian is both drama and calm. His presence brings out both in the group, especially in Auden and Proserpina, and it's fun to experience how they rile each other up.Thornchapel gets much more erotic in this second installment and I loved the way the intimacy was captured between each of the characters, whether it was a 1:1 or a group scene. Not only do we switch POVs, we also switch narratives between first and third person, depending on the scene. It was a bit jarring at first, but once I got used to it, I felt like it added a neat, gauzy layer to the storytelling, and it was perfect for the vibes. (and HELLO, Father Becket)There's a lot of drama, quite a bit of friend/family history, and it's all over-the-top. Second chances and multiple love interests usually are. And I just couldn't put this down.And that ENDING!! Of course I have to find out what happens next.
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MJLovestoRead
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb continuation...I cannot get enough of this series!
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2021
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Finally getting back to this series, I am once more floored at how magnificent a story this continues to be. Sierra Simone and her exquisite prose kept me riveted as we pick up exactly where we left off in book 1 and the mystery that is slowing unfolding wrt Poe's mother gets more and more complicated. But what remains almost effortless is the strong ties this group of 6 has with one another and the deep devotion that only gets stronger by the day. Their discovery of the shared need some have for intense sexual experiences was presented beautifully. Even when the trysts could be considered rough, there is no mistake that it all comes from a place of true love and affection.

Simone seamlessly joins the search for answers as to the whys of the past at Thornchapel with the exploration that Auden, Poe, Saint, Becket, Delphine, and Rebecca engage in, in the most carnal of ways. They are all quite intelligent as they peruse material Poe as the dedicated librarian has discovered with the reasonings from Becket as the stalwart priest. They want answers to the mysteries of their altar and oft-times feel that is just out of their reach. But they cleverly use the 'teachings' so to speak to engage in rituals that happen 4 times a year, and to say things get decidedly lustful is both out of this world wonderful and a huge understatement.

However, at the heart of this installment is the past and present story of Auden and Saint. Their struggle to embrace their attraction as teens and the hurt felt when things went awry. With much to lose both individually and as a part of a tight-knit group, Auden and Saint thankfully find the necessary balance in order to move forward. With Poe by their side, this newly-formed threesome has the promise of extraordinary pleasure together with the heartfelt sense of truly belonging to someone.

Once again, a jaw-dropping last few pages will certainly set yet another course for this sextet in the next book and I'm just thankful I can dive right in without having to wait another minute.

Sierra Simone is a genius at combining the very best in erotic delights with an intricate mystery like that of Thornchapel. I love that she is giving each main character their time in the sun, with the hope that they survive the next bawdy ritual and the myriad of surprises along the way. I honestly cannot get enough and I happily give Feast of Sparks a huge 5+ stars!
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Erika
4.0 out of 5 stars 🌟🌟Four Stars🌟🌟
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2020
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“We’ll never get close enough until we’re crawling inside of each other, and even then there will be no squeeze too hard, no thrust too deep, no tears too scalding, because nothing will be enough until we’re twined tighter than the thorns around the chapel. So tight that God himself couldn’t pry us apart.” - Feast of Sparks.

SYNOPSIS: I’m an outcast and a loner, named for death itself. Fate wasn’t supposed to have plans for me. But then she came back- the girl I once kissed in a thorn-covered chapel in the woods. She came back, and I could no more resist her then I could pry out my own heart. And by some trick of fate, she wants me as much as I want her. The only problem? She also wants the man who owns Thornchapel, Auden Guest. And so do I.

Eight years ago, I did something to Auden, something terrible. He hurt me back the only way he knew how, and so here we are: our hatred seasoned with pain and my loneliness seasoned with longing. The only thing we can agree on is Proserpina Markham, and she wants us to find a way to be together- all three of us. If Auden wants to earn her as his submissive, then he has to earn me as well. But with the discovery of bones behind the altar and the carnal revel of Beltane fast approaching, its becoming clear that Thornchapel’s secrets are much deeper and older than any of us could have ever guessed. And no matter how bright and merry a feast of sparks may be, its always followed by ashes. And darkness. - Feast of Sparks.

REVIEW: This is the second book in the Thornchapel series and I enjoyed it. As you can tell by the synopsis, it is A LOT. While I liked this book, I still think I preferred the first one. I think this is because the first one had a lot more plot to it and this book does have a fair amount of plot, but it also has so many, long sex scenes. Some of the sex scenes were so long that I was over it by the time that they ended. I also thought that the plot in this book took some weird turns that I didn’t care for, although I am waiting to see how this will play out in the next book, which I will definitely read. Overall, this book took us further into the Thornchapel world, answered many questions, but also posed new mysteries.

The characters once again were great. In this book we are primarily reading from St. Sebastian and Proserpina’s perspectives. So we really get to dive deeper into St. Sebastian’s character and get to know his back story. I like that the author does this, because there are six main characters. So there is a lot of history, personalities, and emotions that go along with that. We also get a little from Auden’s perspective as well. Being the second book of four, it is hard to say where this is all going to end up, and what growth the characters will go through.

Overall, if the first book was a bit much for you, then this one will definitely be too much. As mentioned, there are several sex scenes including BDSM and group-sex as well as complicated polyamorous relationships, and sex in a Catholic Church. Also, there are some dark rituals along the way. It is a ride for sure. Despite some of the authors choices, I still think it is a fun, sexy, and interesting read, so I can’t wait to read the next book when it comes out.
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Katy
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic world building and storytelling
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
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Sierra Simone is a master storyteller, and beautifully mixes fiction with lore and myth. This sequel builds on the first book in the series so they should be read in order. I listened to this on audio and both narrators did a great job with their characters and storytelling, and really bring you into the world of Thornchapel. There is a bit of a cliffhanger so make sure to have the next book queued up and ready!!
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Avery Adams
5.0 out of 5 stars Ten Sparkly Stars!
Reviewed in Canada on August 15, 2019
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I have no adequate words to describe what I just survived after reading Feast of Sparks. It proves a little tricky when trying to write a review, but here goes…
Sierra Simone is the ultimate when it comes to penning a book. Feast of Sparks is no exception.
Her grasp on the visual landscape, her characters, the ebb and flow of the storyline is epic. The author pulls you in from the first printed sentence and keeps you within her grasp until the very end.
Without giving too much away, the connection between all the characters, not just the main ones, is something she does so well. You’re drawn into their emotional state, get lost in the heart-warming bond they have with one another, and left feeling like you’re living their adventures right along with them. It’s beautiful to witness.
Read A Lesson in Thorns first and then dive into this one. Trust me, you will not be disappointed.
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dawn higgins
5.0 out of 5 stars SMOKING HOT!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2019
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I was so excited to read this book after the first one and i loved this story,but the first one just edged it for me,as this was a slow burn but it grew and grew the more into the story you read.There was a lot of the back story between Auden and St Sebastian and what went down eight years ago to make them fall out.

This was typical Sierra where she holds nothing back and doesn't disappoint at all in her delicious kinky sex scenes between Po,Arden and St Sebastian,and the POV was refreshing as we got to see more of Saint which i loved as he is now my firm favourite out of them all.

I'm not sure this book will be to everybody's taste with what goes down between these six characters with all the ritual between them all, where to be honest i am not even sure where this is going and really 'why' they are so consumed with acting out what they think went on in the past at Thornchaple to start with,but saying that i still did enjoy this book.

Now this does end in a HUGE cliffhanger where even i shouted WHAT!! NOOOO you can't be serious and do this to us surly, with the next book not out till next year i will be pulling my hair out with the wait.
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nicandbooks
5.0 out of 5 stars And maybe I can’t carry your pain for you, but I can tuck you into my arms...
Reviewed in Australia on June 18, 2023
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... and keep you safe from everything else while you feel it.

This book... gosh it is captivating and otherworldly and intellectual and so very beautiful. Saint Sebastian takes the reins in this one and we learn more about his past with Auden and understand a bit more about why he is how he is. We also see more from the rest of our Thornchapel crew and while we might get more questions than we do answers, I am here and ready for everything!! Love love love this series.
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Elizabeth
5.0 out of 5 stars Read this book!
Reviewed in Canada on August 9, 2019
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So, so, so, so good! This book is beautifully written and the story is intelligent and well thought out, and the “steamy” scenes are oh so delicious!
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Anita
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2020
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Well these books will definitely keep you gripped there's so many twists and turns, I did see the last cliffhanger coming though.... But where will it go there's got to be another twist and turn or is it the end for Saint???
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