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The Woman of the Void (The Kota Series Companion Stories) by [Sunshine Somerville]

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A tyrant with a vendetta.
A witch with a destiny.
All’s fair in war and magic.

Raised in an isolated Kota village, Vedanleé uses her gifts to draw magic from the ancient lands of her coastal home. The Clan Eldress, the most powerful woman in the village, has a vision about the prophesied Woman of the Void – a woman destined to wield unfathomable power. To her surprise, Vedanleé is named as this woman.
Then Thurston Olander, Lord High Commander of the Dominion global empire, comes to fulfill an old custom. The women of the clan uncover a whole new danger, and Vedanleé must go with Thurston to ensure their safety.
Living in the Dominion’s technologically advanced world, Vedanleé’s power over the void grows as she discovers the science behind her magic. But she lives in fear, for Thurston is not what he seemed.
Will she ever become the Woman of the Void? Escape is her only option, but where will she ever be safe in Thurston’s empire?

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August 8, 2015
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"The short story gives the reader the background needed to appreciate both the way magic and technology can survive in the same world, as well as how a strong woman can influence the survival of her people." - ReadersFavorite.com
"The story kept me entertained the whole way through with never a dull moment." - The Daily Druid

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SUGGESTED READING ORDER:

The Prophet
The Kota
The Ebonite and Her Earthling
Pharmakon
Zenith PropheciesThe Woman of the Void The Poet Heroic

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0102JN3C0
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 8, 2015
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1064 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 66 pages

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Sunshine Somerville is a Science Fantasy author who loves blending genres. She has a degree in English Literature and self-published her first book at the ripe old age of nine. She currently lives on the beachy side of Michigan with her husband, two fur babies, and two human daughters.

THE KOTA SERIES is a Science Fantasy epic based on youthful obsessions with X-Men, Star Wars, The Chronicles of Narnia, Dark Angel, and A Wrinkle in Time.

THE ALT-WORLD CHRONICLES is an Urban Fantasy series inspired by weird recurring dreams, a brainstorming session in the shower, and one ridiculously hot summer lived in Kansas City.

A FAIRLY FAIRY TALE is Sunshine’s first Middle Grade Fantasy book. She got the idea from her family’s crest, which portrays a dragon shooting flames from both ends, and from a niece whose second favorite word is farts.

See more at www.SunshineSomerville.com

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AvidReader

Nice mix of ancient and modern.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 3, 2016

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I love the cover and admit that it really drew me in. The sample seemed competent too so I bought the book. I didn't realise it was so short, and wished it had been free in Australia as it apparently is in the USA. However, that's Amazon's fault, not the authors. I bet she wants them to make it free everywhere. But to the book.

A unique story with a mix of ancient and modern, magic and technology, that I really enjoyed. The central character was likeable enough, and I loved the way she saw overlays of other realities or times. I think the concepts will suit a longer treatment, so I'm glad that this is just the introduction to a story.

There's a lot of potential for a good follow up series here.

Perhaps it was a result of the length of the story, but I found the men rather too willing to confess to their terrible deeds. I felt it was a bit unrealistic. Most people try to hide their crimes. My only other quibble is with the overuse of 'she thought'. In most cases that tag wasn't needed, and it appeared so many times that it became irritating. It probably wouldn't bother those who aren't editors and certainly isn't a reason not to read the book.

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Dawn H

Good short story!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 27, 2019

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I chose to read this e-book after receiving a free copy from the author. All opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased.

The Woman of the Void is a short story about Vedanleé’s childhood and how she is taken from her magical village to give birth to the children of Thurston. Once she fulfills this “duty,” she isn’t of much use to him anymore. What will happen to her and her boys?

Even though this is a short story, the character of Vedanleé is well developed and sympathetic. Being a companion story to the Kota series, The Woman of the Void definitely wants me to check out the series.

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EJ Feddes

Great for New or Current Fans

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 9, 2015

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Since "More Kota! YAY!" isn't considered acceptable review format by anybody, so I'll have to build on that. Still, that's my basic thesis.

The Woman of the Void is set in a largely unexplored time in the Kota saga. (Early in Book One.) And while it fills in background for the world in general and a minor character in particular, it's certainly possible to read and enjoy on its own. In fact, it makes an excellent entry point with some intriguing glimpses and characters and concepts from the larger series.

Taking Void on its own, it's an entertaining story full of interesting ideas and a powerful emotional core. In only a few pages, Somerville crafts a powerful character, throws in some action and emotional devastation, and presents fascinating concepts. As a DVD extra or the larger Kota series, it's indispensable. As a teaser for new readers, it's a great first hit. And taken on its own merits, it's clever, evocative, and entertaining. And as a fan of the Kota series, I'm ridiculously happy to get a glimpse at the early days of the world.

Like I said, "More Kota! YAY!"

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~~The Gift~~

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 6, 2015

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An excellent short story that shows Vedanlee in several time settings. Starting with 5 months ago it goes back in time 15 years and finally returns to the present day.

The village was overrun by a virus at an earlier point in its history. The Clan has an Eldress who is capable of casting spells easily. The question, of course, is whether or not 'the gift' will be able to save the village.

An interesting read and one which definitely can be read alone.

Highly recommended.

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Great Addition to the Kota Universe!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 28, 2015

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The Kota was one of the first self-published books I ever read. I've followed the series through the years and have enjoyed Author Somerville's extremely developed worlds and characters. The Woman of the Void is an excellent edition to the Kota universe. Vedanleé's coming to age story is an interesting one and Somerville packs a lot of story in this short.

If you enjoy cross-genre books with magic, apocalyptic themes and fantasy, then give the Kota series a try. It's well worth the time and money.

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BRENDA R MORRIS

Companion story

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 12, 2017

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I received this book for a review..I honestly thought the story would be entirely different..boy was I surprised..it is actually the prequel to the kota story and very important so the basis is established.. the story was drawing me into it..well written to the point of visualizing as I was reading.. great story for a movie.. so I ordered the book as it is not released yet and am looking forward to getting on with this story.. excellent SS

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Books and Things

an exciting glimpse into a world with fantasy and technology

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 23, 2016

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This short story is an introduction to a world that blends fantasy and technology. I'm fascinated by the portals and the civilizations presented. There are so many exiting ways the author could take this. Overall, an exciting glimpse of what's to come.

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thomas j young

Has all the ingredients for a good sifi adventure

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 12, 2016

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Well written. A really intriguing story. Has all the ingredients for a good sifi adventure. A pandemic stricken earth in the future and the arts of witchcraft from the past to combine for a thrilling tail.

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Paul Xylinides

On, on brief candle

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on November 13, 2016

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On, on brief candle

Highly focused. Succinct. Precocious and fearless in its conception and in its confidence of wielding the level of artistry whose spell produces the magical pact for a willing suspension of disbelief. Thankfully so since the author’s strategy of pushing the story along at times comes at the expense of satisfying the reader’s appetite for further detail. One doesn’t want to get bogged down, she might with some justice argue. And, don’t get in the way of my creative process! - she might further declaim. Quite. This is not to say that she fails to assure the reader of an attentive presence. As with “The wind blowing in off the sea was gentler and hardly noticed.” It is the last “hardly noticed” in our literature that promises forever to undermine any attempts to have a computer program replace the need for the human touch.
This kind of convincing moment gives the sense of a pleasing and delicate immanence that the rigours of the story line elsewhere do not betray. Charm me! is the reader’s constant demand and The Woman of the Void does so until its abrupt end. It appears that one must avail oneself of the rest of the series in order to avoid unnecessary frustration. The evidence of this particular instalment persuades why not.

Robert J Hamilton

Loved this short, scifi fantasy world

Reviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on June 13, 2016

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My first introduction to the Kota, and I am intrigued to read more. You read through different time periods beginning with a short first chapter that hooks you right in starting from five months ago, before being taken back to where the story officially starts fifteen years ago.

Vedanlee is the main protagonist, and we see her learning and growing her magic powers as the years go by. Although being a short story, it does pack in a lot of descriptions and information to create some vivid scenes in your mind. I especially like the scene when one of the scientists was testing out the void portal for the first time. Everything happening in and around the place was greatly done.

Thank you, Sunshine Somerville for creating this world for me to explore. I am glad that this isn't the only book on the Kota that I can read.

Carol

A Fun Short!

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on June 21, 2016

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This is probably the shortest Novella I have reviewed. I enjoyed the plot and the writing, but lost something by not knowing where this tidbit fits in with the other books. I think if I had read some of the Kota works available, a few things might have been clearer. Other than the occasional head scratch, you can read The Woman of the Void alone. It's a good teaser that left me wanting to know more.

I look forward to the rest of the series.

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