Hera (Elei's Chronicles) [Kindle Edition]

Chrystalla Thoma (Author)

Book Description

Hera, member of the Gultur race governing the Seven Islands, thought she knew right from wrong and what her future held in store. A chance meeting with a lesser mortal, though, will turn her world upside down and force her to see her race and the laws with different eyes. For Hera, knowledge means action, so she sets out to put things right and change her world.

Taking place in the World of the Seven Islands almost three years before the events in Rex Rising, this is the story of Hera's first confrontation with the truth.

Warning: This is not a prequel. It is a story in the world of Rex Rising.
Some profanity and violence. 

11K words / 63 pages

Find all the books in the series at: tinyurl.com/cujkf9q

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

If you have read Rex Rising and would like to know more about Hera, then this is a story for you. Events playing out in this story will have an impact on events in the second book of the series.

About the Author

Greek Cypriot with a penchant for dark myths, good food, and a tendency to settle down anywhere but at home, Chrystalla likes to write about fantastical creatures, crazy adventures, and family bonds. After having lived in France, England, Germany and Costa Rica, she now lives in Cyprus with her husband and enjoys wandering the countryside sampling local food and wine. She writes mainly fantasy and science fiction, primarily for a young adult public and her stories have appeared in many magazines and anthologies.

Product Details

• File Size: 329 KB
• Print Length: 50 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005UY43EA
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,344 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
  • #27 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Teens > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Science Fiction

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Short Book - Read Rex Rising First!! January 17, 2012

By Shintze

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Great short book that gives some more background story to the Elei's Chronicles.
However, do read Rex Rising first, and then this. If you do it the other way around it will spoil some surprises in the other book.

Also, after the end of this book there are two chapters of Rex Rising the author apparently included to promote that book. Make sure to read the first of the two chapters as it is not included in the final version of Rex Rising and adds some more information to the story.

So in my oppinion, the order should go:
1. Rex Rising
2. Hera
3. Rex Rising Unreleased Chapter 1
4. Rex Cresting (when it comes out)

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Brave New World November 1, 2011

By Bluevitriol

Format:Kindle Edition

The first thing that struck me about this little story is the beautiful detail in the writing. Being able to describe a place so that the reader can imagine themselves there demonstrates great talent and Ms Thoma has it. I was in Hera's craft as it zipped over the water, with Hera as she escaped - oops not going to spoil the story. There's a lot packed into this tale, showing the journey towards enlightment of the heroine, Hera. Hera has spent her young life accepting what she's been told until an unexpected discovery makes her begin to question what she believed were truths. Ms Thoma gives us a heroine who is brave and resourceful and a world that's strange and compelling. This is a novella NOT to be missed.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story! November 6, 2011

By Mary

Format:Kindle Edition

I really enjoyed learning more about this character. I liked her in Rex Rising, and it's fantastic to see more of how she was brought up and how she came to be who she is in that book. I liked learning more about the unique world as well, which is just such an interesting place to spend some time! Ms. Thoma's writing style drew me in and I enjoy the way she turns a phrase and her vivid descriptions of the landscape. I also liked the way that this story brought up more questions about the world and the secrets that are hinted at in Rex Rising at the same time that it answered some. I can't wait to read more in this series!

More About the Author

Chrystalla is Greek Cypriot (hence the strange name) and likes writing about bratty, angsty boys and spunky girls in fantasy and science-fiction worlds. She writes mainly for a young adult public but not only (heed the warnings!)
She's currently preparing a non-fiction book about dragons, because the truth must out, and is juggling two series ("Elei's Chronicles" and "Boreal and John Grey").

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