Review of Ritual
Posted: 06 Feb 2023, 06:18
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Ritual" by Lena Kelly.]
In Ritual by Lena Kelly, Selene's story continued after encountering Lord Ios, the Lord of Chaos. She found out that she was an "Eternal." However, she had to navigate her passion and love for Ios. Merope, her mother, revealed that she was also a sea nymph and one of the Pleiades, the seven Heavenly sisters. But Selene had her suspicions about Nikolas, the man she knew as her father, who was human. Her mother was mortal, and the question that remained was which Eternal fathered her? In addition to her dilemma was an even more dangerous quagmire, Lilith' Adamah,' the Queen of Demons. Ios was determined to discover Lilith's end game and ensure that Selene was protected. But even the Lord of Chaos was not prepared for the hell Lilith was set to unleash.
The author's storytelling was as eclectic as the plot itself. Her tone was calm and assured as she slowly revealed each piece of her exciting puzzle. The language was simple and easy to understand. The plot was a marriage of Greek mythology and biblical tales. The result was electrifying and a pure tease, as I was left teetering on the edge of excitement. The creativity expended on this story was not lost on me. Though there were familiar stories and mythologies, the author's unique additions and intriguing twists stood the book out.
The character names were not tongue twisters, as most of the names in paranormal stories usually were. This was a plus, as readers would easily recall characters' names when retelling the story, which I suspect they would — this was the kind of story readers would be excited to share. My favorite character was Lord Ios. His character was shrouded in exhilarating mystery. My second favorite was the Queen of Demons. Who wouldn't love a villain with an utterly sinister vibe like Lilith?
The worlds the author created were unique, outfitted with their own rules and 'Heavenly' politics. It reminded me of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness blended, with some alterations, with The Originals. In addition to the real danger lurking on every page, the story was replete with star-crossed, forbidden, and unrequited love matches punctuated by steamy interludes. Romance fans would be pleased with Lena's efforts.
Ritual was a bundle of excitement with suspense that was unfortunately not resolved in this second installment, leaving readers with the thrilling torture of anticipating the next one. I loved every part of this book. It was profoundly entertaining, and I couldn't drop it until the end. The story could make a fascinating screen watch, as it had all the intrigue to make a blockbuster.
The book was well-edited, as I only observed a few errors. Therefore, I'd rate it five out of five stars. Ritual would be most appreciated by lovers of romance and fans of fantasy or Greek mythology.
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Ritual
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In Ritual by Lena Kelly, Selene's story continued after encountering Lord Ios, the Lord of Chaos. She found out that she was an "Eternal." However, she had to navigate her passion and love for Ios. Merope, her mother, revealed that she was also a sea nymph and one of the Pleiades, the seven Heavenly sisters. But Selene had her suspicions about Nikolas, the man she knew as her father, who was human. Her mother was mortal, and the question that remained was which Eternal fathered her? In addition to her dilemma was an even more dangerous quagmire, Lilith' Adamah,' the Queen of Demons. Ios was determined to discover Lilith's end game and ensure that Selene was protected. But even the Lord of Chaos was not prepared for the hell Lilith was set to unleash.
The author's storytelling was as eclectic as the plot itself. Her tone was calm and assured as she slowly revealed each piece of her exciting puzzle. The language was simple and easy to understand. The plot was a marriage of Greek mythology and biblical tales. The result was electrifying and a pure tease, as I was left teetering on the edge of excitement. The creativity expended on this story was not lost on me. Though there were familiar stories and mythologies, the author's unique additions and intriguing twists stood the book out.
The character names were not tongue twisters, as most of the names in paranormal stories usually were. This was a plus, as readers would easily recall characters' names when retelling the story, which I suspect they would — this was the kind of story readers would be excited to share. My favorite character was Lord Ios. His character was shrouded in exhilarating mystery. My second favorite was the Queen of Demons. Who wouldn't love a villain with an utterly sinister vibe like Lilith?
The worlds the author created were unique, outfitted with their own rules and 'Heavenly' politics. It reminded me of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness blended, with some alterations, with The Originals. In addition to the real danger lurking on every page, the story was replete with star-crossed, forbidden, and unrequited love matches punctuated by steamy interludes. Romance fans would be pleased with Lena's efforts.
Ritual was a bundle of excitement with suspense that was unfortunately not resolved in this second installment, leaving readers with the thrilling torture of anticipating the next one. I loved every part of this book. It was profoundly entertaining, and I couldn't drop it until the end. The story could make a fascinating screen watch, as it had all the intrigue to make a blockbuster.
The book was well-edited, as I only observed a few errors. Therefore, I'd rate it five out of five stars. Ritual would be most appreciated by lovers of romance and fans of fantasy or Greek mythology.
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Ritual
View: on Bookshelves