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Whispers of Stone (The Last Gift: Arc One Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Allegra Pescatore (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 26 ratings
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A God is Dead. A Queen is Missing. Secrets are Unraveling.

On trial for the murder of the King, Elenor and Gabriel must become allies if they want to survive. His magic is spiraling out of control, awakening a mystery hidden in the very walls of the palace. She has one month to pass her Water Rite and find a way out of the marriage her parents set up. But things are about to get much more complicated.

Between sadistic family members intent on taking Elenor’s throne, Tirit Mindel breathing down Gabriel’s neck, and a Golden Dragon appearing in the sky above the Mondaer Desert with an ominous warning, more than the Kingdom of Lirin is at stake.

If that weren’t bad enough, time is ticking down for Fedrik and Fay as well. With the desert turning against them and Daemon as a questionable new ally, figuring out how to control Fedrik’s Gift has become a matter of life and death.

Picking up in the fallout of Where Shadows Lie, In Silence Abiding is the long-awaited and non-stop second instalment of The Last Gift. Dive back into the world of Dracona and hold onto your hats. Things are about to get… salty.

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Author’s Note: While the Last Gift may be read as a stand-alone series, it is meant to be read alongside the other books of Project Ao. The Suggested Reading Order is:

  • Where Shadows Lie
  • NACL: Eye of the Storm
  • Solace of Memory (A Last Gift Novelette)
  • In Silence Abiding
  • NACL: Storm Surge (Forthcoming)
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    The Last Gift: Arc One
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B091YWPN85
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ao Collective Publishing (January 14, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 14, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7928 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 565 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

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Allegra Pescatore

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Allegra grew up in a small village in northern Tuscany as the daughter of two artists. She was raised on the works of J.R.R Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Phillip Pullman, Frank Herbert, and many others, all read aloud to her while she drew and played make-believe. She began to write at the age of eight and hasn't stopped since.

After many moves and dozens of countries visited, she now lives in a cozy cottage in Western PA. She is accompanied in her current adventures by husband Job, co-conspirator and long-time writing partner Tobias, and a small army of furry and scaly pets. When not writing or daydreaming, Allegra rules her kitchen with an iron fist and feeds everyone who walks through her door. She also gardens, dabbles in various art forms, and spins stories for her tabletop gaming group.

As a disabled woman and staunch LGBTQ ally, Allegra hopes to write engaging, diverse, and representative Fantasy and Science Fiction, where people who do not often see themselves center stage get the chance to shine.

Her debut book, Where Shadows Lie, will hit shelves and e-book readers March 19th, 2020. It is the first book of The Last Gift saga, and the first title of Project Ao, by Ao Collective Publishing. The second series of Project Ao, NACL, will launch later this year with NACL: Eye of the Storm.

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Toby Phoebe E. Adams
5.0 out of 5 stars A sequel that is second to none!
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2022
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Allegra Pescatore has done it again. This sequel to Where Shows Lie follows the ensemble cast of characters introduced in the first book in the series into more adventures, loves, losses, and a deeper understanding of the nature of the world they live in. My favorite part was getting to know the magic of the world in more detail. The Last Gift series has this unique way of looking at magic as something tangible, connected to elements, people, and living gods, not just something that we are expected to believe without any basis of understanding like in so many fantasy genre books. Finally, as someone who has read all the books published by the AO Collective, I got to see a glimpse of how the worlds of NACL, of the Mountain Fell series, and of the Last Gift series might be connected. Here comes Moe! But no spoilers.
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E.G.
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent adventure continues
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2022
If you haven’t read book one of Allegra Pescatore’s The Last Gift books, then I definitely recommend you do, because this book will not make much sense otherwise. If you have read the first book, though, then you will absolutely love this sequel.

1. Thoughts on the plot
This book picks up right after Where Shadows Lie, and my goodness, let me tell you the drama is intense. I had almost forgotten what was going on in book one, but once I remembered, I was eager to get right back into the story and see our characters. In essense, the Lirion king is dead and the queen is missing, leaving Elenor in charge with political hyenas nipping at her heels. The death of the Red dragon has left chaos in its wake and the Gatekeeper is trying to control powers that were difficult at best to control. Meanwhile, there is scheming from all sides and by forces that have been meddling behind the scenes since the beginning. I can say no more without serious spoilers, but I can say that this book is one of those that weaves a magical and rich tapestry, threads interconnecting and knotting together in wonderful ways.

2. Thoughts on the characters
While the plot is richly complex and detailed, the characters are what really make the story for me. I am thrilled to have so many characters who struggle with issues that come from within themselves as well as without. It makes them relatable and real and makes each struggle they have so much more intense for me. Elenor is my favourite (not that the others aren’t wonderful) and I cannot wait for the third book, where I fully expect she will kick some tailfeathers.

3. Favourite part
I was going to say the character growth, and while that is truly magnificent, it pales in comparison to the baby mock dragon. Because, let’s be honest, I really want one.

4. Critique
My only real critique is to do with me not remembering events of book one. I had a hard time getting caught up on what was happening and who was where, since most of this book doesn’t reference the first except to move forwards. Perfectly fine as far as construction goes, but it’s been a while since I read the first book and it took me a minute. Definitely recommend reading this book shortly after the first, unless you have a prodigious memory.

Overall, I would say that Whispers of Stone is another great book by an author who manages to weave words and characters together to make a story so complex and real that you can’t help but be swept away. Excellent.
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Margaret Adelle Laupp
4.0 out of 5 stars I'm shivering with antici...
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2023
The ending of the first book was explosive, so I was happy to accept a review copy of this one!

Admittedly, I am not the best judge of high fantasy worldbuilding. The world of this series is highly complex with centuries of history impacting the story's politics. I was confused a lot of the time about what was going on and what different historical events meant. It didn't help that I'd waited a year between reading installments. As a result, I didn't take off any stars for said confusion. Someone who has a better grasp on high fantasy worldbuilding (and doesn't put off reading sequels) will probably be a lot less confused.

The plot of this book was much slower compared to it's predecessor. It's primarily concerned with the fall out of all the giant events that took place at the end of the first. As a result, very few big things happen in this book. It more relies on dissecting and analyzing everything that happened in the previous book and how the world has changed as a result of it. The book suffered a bit from "second book syndrome." At times, it felt more interested in parsing the plot points of the previous book and setting up the tension of the next book more than having any major plot points of it's own. And that's the biggest reason I took off a star.

However, even as the book can feel as if it's spinning it's wheels at times, there is a wonderful tension to everything. There are plenty of situations set up where the reader knows certain things are inevitable, but in a way that invites excitement. The reader knows certain things will be revealed and characters long since separated will be reunited and it leads to a delightful anticipation of what's to come. Even if I wish at least one of those things had happened in this book.

Probably the most impressive part of the story is the fact that the author built up an impressive romantic web and I don't hate it. I usually avoid love triangles like the plague. But this thing has a love octagon that I'm highly invested in. I credit that to the author establishing that polyamory exists in this world (at least in certain cultures). The narrative also shows that the characters have a much more pragmatic view with the way their relationships will have to work, within the confines of the world they live in. And unlike most love triangles, where it is painfully obvious that a specific character will be chosen as the love interest, the book doesn't give away it's cards for who's going to end up with who. Or multiple who's. It, again, makes for great tension.

All in all, while I wish the book had a bit more happening plot-wise, I have to admit the promise of plot to come is incredibly tempting.. and also I want a fluffy dragon, please.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This series —man, I am telling you! It has everything!
Reviewed in Canada on January 14, 2022
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Dragon Gods, science-based magic systems, cross-overs from other worlds (looking at you NaCL! 👀) Kings, Queens, and villains so villainous you'll throw your Kindle because you can't strangle them!
TW: Subject matter deals with sensitive topics so read the trigger warning ⚠️ I am SO EXCITED! I love this author and her co-writes with E. Sands and JP Barnes. Wherever Allegra and her team of co-authors at AO Project go, I will always follow their worlds wherever they take me. 🌎 ♥️
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WelshBecci
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly epic!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2022
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Whispers of Stone is a truly epic Epic Fantasy, following a multi-POV cast with beautifully intricate and relatable worldbuilding. The characters and the magic system vie for being my favourite thing about this book along with the setting and plot, sooo, that should tell you all you need to know about this masterpiece. Yes, I said masterpiece, because it is!

The magic system is fantastic. Different complementary Gifts, passed on or given, which the characters struggle with controlling or mastering. There are various coping strategies which were so fun and exciting to explore along with the characters, and some of my favourite moments were rather *explosive*. I loved how metallurgy and physics has been woven in without alienating less technical readers, it was so exciting to see.

The characters, wow. There wasn't a single one I thought, "Oh no, back with this chap again." If anything I want to spend MORE time with them, even and perhaps especially the morally grey ones. And also featured is probably the best villain I have ever read, a truly moustache twirling evil mastermind who still manages to be believable. Each character feels real enough to be touchable, and the reader rides alongside them.

The setting is incredible. There are multiverse elements, time-hopping and complex political plots in place. There is the potential that I could get lost with so much going on, but this is not the case. Every event builds on the last so beautifully and paints a picture of something BIG about to happen.

You do not want to miss this!
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