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The Blessed
One is blessed, the other cursed. Neither is entirely sure which is which.
Lux was a warrior, a brilliant fighter who seemed stronger than humanly possible. Now, he’s locked away from the sunlight, his memories gnawing themselves to the bone, the scent of blood ever in his nostrils.
Illiaz is his jailor, a breathtakingly beautiful creature who seems too delicate to live. His hold on Lux is fragile as gossamer and stronger than the scent of blood ever on his breath.
It might almost be friendship.
Lux was a warrior, a brilliant fighter who seemed stronger than humanly possible. Now, he’s locked away from the sunlight, his memories gnawing themselves to the bone, the scent of blood ever in his nostrils.
Illiaz is his jailor, a breathtakingly beautiful creature who seems too delicate to live. His hold on Lux is fragile as gossamer and stronger than the scent of blood ever on his breath.
It might almost be friendship.
179 pages, Hardcover
Published September 1, 2022
About the author
Remy Apepp
6 books5 followersRemy likes writing.
If stories were stars, Remy would want to write an entire night sky full.
Remy writes stories for the same reason explorers adventure into and chart unknown territories—and also for the same reason people treat headaches by drinking water, eating snacks, taking pain meds, going for light walks, and getting rest.
All Remy wants from life is to write stories that touch you in the same place music does; that make you think differently than before; and that linger in your mind as if they'd been written into clay tablets rather than printed on paper or typed on screens.
If stories were stars, Remy would want to write an entire night sky full.
Remy writes stories for the same reason explorers adventure into and chart unknown territories—and also for the same reason people treat headaches by drinking water, eating snacks, taking pain meds, going for light walks, and getting rest.
All Remy wants from life is to write stories that touch you in the same place music does; that make you think differently than before; and that linger in your mind as if they'd been written into clay tablets rather than printed on paper or typed on screens.
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August 20, 2022
I don't know what I expected when I picked up The Blessed, but it wasn't for this wholly unique story to wrap itself around me like a security blanket on fire.
What we take with us into a book—our experiences, our emotions, all the clutter in our minds—affects how we interact with and feel about the story. That’s never been more true for me than with The Blessed. I swear it reached deep into my soul and said, “Here. This is the spot. Let’s give it words.”
Reading The Blessed wrecked me, healed me, made me feel seen and understood in ways I wouldn't have been able to put into words myself. This is especially true of the second half. I couldn't breathe because it felt so damn personal.
The Blessed is a literary, lyrical, complex exploration of memory, physical and emotional pain, relationships, and what it means to be alive.
I don't know if this book will hit you as hard as it hit me. I don't even know how to untangle myself from the story in order to tell you about it. But I would love for you to read it, then tell me about your experience.
*I received an ARC from Thinklings Books.*
What we take with us into a book—our experiences, our emotions, all the clutter in our minds—affects how we interact with and feel about the story. That’s never been more true for me than with The Blessed. I swear it reached deep into my soul and said, “Here. This is the spot. Let’s give it words.”
Reading The Blessed wrecked me, healed me, made me feel seen and understood in ways I wouldn't have been able to put into words myself. This is especially true of the second half. I couldn't breathe because it felt so damn personal.
The Blessed is a literary, lyrical, complex exploration of memory, physical and emotional pain, relationships, and what it means to be alive.
I don't know if this book will hit you as hard as it hit me. I don't even know how to untangle myself from the story in order to tell you about it. But I would love for you to read it, then tell me about your experience.
*I received an ARC from Thinklings Books.*
July 25, 2022
The Blessed is such a beautiful story. It's a story you will catch yourself thinking about long after you have finished. Short and leaves an impact, with touches of death, living. Being Cursed or Blessed and all that it entails.
I go this book as an arc from the Author, Remy Apepp, and I so look forward to more stories.
I go this book as an arc from the Author, Remy Apepp, and I so look forward to more stories.
October 25, 2022
You will enjoy this 2nd book in the Mythusian Empire series!! From the first pages, you will immediately be swept into the story of Lux and Illiaz where you will find out who these two characters are, how they meet, and how they interact. Lux will amaze you with his strength and fighting ability, and Illiaz family story will move you to have compassion for him. I know you will enjoy this very creative adventure where you will want to find out which of these two is Blessed and which is Accursed!
October 5, 2022
I’m not normally a lover of epic tales due to the commitment required to finish a series but WOW! I’m a convert for this author. What fabulous characters and the surprise interrupts just when you think things are settling down and might finally become predictable - nope! It’s whoosh off again on a new heart wrenching ride.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 5, 2022
I could not help but cry at this sad tale as mother and son fell to the same disease. I marveled at Zaz for the pain that he endured and how he tried to be strong in the face of his gladiator friend, Lux who had one hell of a name! It seemed that the book was BACKWARD by telling the last book and I was confused. I often wondered WHAT Lux and Zaz were.
September 17, 2022
This was my second book by Remy Apepp and I enjoyed it!!! This book was interesting and kept you turning the pages for more!!! Read and enjoy!!!
July 26, 2022
Achingly beautiful. Deeply insightful about themes of dying, living, what it means to be blessed or cursed, strong or weak, and more that I won't spoil. Makes you think a lot. I need more books to read about Mythus and Ordyuk!!!
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