The Last Feather - The Selene Trilogy: Book 1 (Paperback)

Reviews

"Excellent debut fantasy novel" by Natisha J. - 5 March 2023

"In a world so full of pain and horror, it isn't a sin to feel happy. It's those moments that keep us going, that keep us sane, that remind us that there's something to fight for." So this may seem reversed but I couldn't post this first because it would appear as backwards on my feed and would just look wrong. The Last Feather is the first book in the Selene Trilogy by @shameezwrites and it is the perfect entry into the realm of Selene. Twenty-two-year-old Cassia's sister is dying, and she doesn't know why. Soon after, Cassia wakes up in another realm, not only does she find her missing best friend, Lucas, but he knows how to save her sister. Meanwhile Lucas is part of a community of Reborns, people who were born on earth and after death, were reborn in this realm with magical abilities. The original beings of the realm, the Firsts, rule over them. But, to keep the Reborn numbers manageable, the king of the Firsts releases a curse to cull them and Cassia finds herself in the middle of it. She needs to break the curse before her time runs out, otherwise she will be trapped there forever. Cassia is a strong character who desperately wants to help her sister but is also struggling to come to terms with her best friend disappearing a few years ago. One evening, she is whisked away to the realm of Selene where she finds Lucas living and working with a group of people to survive despite a cruel king imposing harsh conditions on them. Cassia joins them, racing against the clock to save her new friends and her sister Calla before time runs out and Cassia is stuck in Selene forever. The world-building in this, is slow in the beginning to ease you into complex realm of Selene and it sets the scene perfectly for this story and allows the sequel to build onto this seamlessly. I love the development of the relationship between Cassia and Lucas and don't even get me started about Lochlan who is the perfect morally grey character. If you haven't picked up this yet, make sure to add this and the sequel, The Eternal Shadow, to your TBR when it releases on 11 April - you will not be disappointed

"A fantastic debut by our very own!" by Nadine P. - 24 August 2022

I received an electronic Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book from Netgalley, and from the first chapter I knew I had to have my own physical copy! Loot always delivers on impeccable condition books and this was one exception. This was a refreshing debut, with a diverse cast of characters, an action-packed storyline, and a world that was immersive and wonderfully written. Definitely pick this up if you’re looking for a soft fantasy with a hint of romance, and a plot filled with intrigue!

"Unputdownable Fantasy Fiction!" by Sadieka H. - 4 August 2022

Wow! I started this book and wished I could put life on hold so that I could finish it. It was an amazing piece of work with wonderful writing, loveable characters and amazing scenery. The Selene realm will be loved by all Geeks. It has touches of Twilight, Game of Thrones, Marvel, Walking dead and the list goes on. Do yourself a favour and get the book. I can't wait for the next instalment in the trilogy.

"My review" by Carlisle Johnson - 28 July 2022

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"My love for the fantasy genre has been reignited!" by Jacqui S. - 19 July 2022

I was lucky enough to get my hands on an early version of the first instalment of this trilogy and I could not put it down. The realm the author has created is out of this world and the story transports you to Selene along with the heroine, as she reunites with someone she thought was forever lost and is faced with the ultimate decision - stay or go back to her old life knowing what she does after being thrust into a magical world with very real enemies and dangers that she may be the key to solving. Patel Papathanasiou has brought everything into this debut novel, including magic, adventure, romance, tragedy, and the power of friendship. I can't wait to read how the rest of the story unfolds. I'll certainly be back for books 2 and 3!