Review by: Phill Campbell on Dec. 01, 2014 : 5*
A daring and imaginative continuation of the Flawed Gods series. Incandescence is darker and more disturbing in tone than Hyclos, but is none the worse for that. Doella must penetrate an anti-universe and confront a ruler who wields powers that are equal and opposite to her own in order to defeat her own dark impulses and regain control of her destiny. A great read - I couldn't put it down! (reviewed within a month of purchase) |
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5.0 out of 5 stars Incandescense, the final episode of Flawed Gods, is a narrative you will be unable to put down January 1, 2015 By C. Michael Bennis Format:Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase Incandescence is Book three and the final episode of the Flawed Gods trilogy that began with Hyclos then followed by Flawed Gods. The three books are incredible reads penned by the hyper creative drive of Angela B. Mortimer who has designed a cosmos with varied forms of life, including hominids and dragons in a myriad of galaxies. The narrative features the passionately provocative and dangerously powerful Doella who attempts to ward off the fatal prophesies of the end to the universe that will be tragically triggered by her two sons, one espousing goodness, while the other is sinister, depraved and cruel. Tighten your seatbelts in the war of the worlds where many perish, and where heartbroken Doella doubts her enormous power in a startling race to the exciting conclusion that might be the horribly wrenching death of the cosmos and the heroic survivors we have grown to love. You'll have to read the book to discover the triumph and the suspense when Doella returns to save Minoth, her evil son in the exciting conclusion. Comment |
A story of good against evil set in this universe, 2 Jan 2015 By Mr. George G. A. Wensley (Tonbridge, Kent UK) - 5*
An excellent read. The ending is well worth the wait. It explored at length the loves of Doella, the trials and the conflicts. Will love will out for Doella? |
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Love those Flaws by JD 30/12/2014 5*
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In this terrific story, Angela Mortimer has created a perfectly imagined universe, with imperfect inhabitants. The protagonist, despite incredible abilities, is possibly the most flawed of all, her sexual predilections leading her into mistake after mistake, which for a god is somewhat human. But then she has spent time with humans in more ways than several. Doella is almost, but not quite, an innocent in all this, leaping from partner to partner in `Barbarella' fashion and leaving a trail of enthusiastic males in her wake. But Flawed Gods is about more than Doella. It is about power, the abuse of power and the mistakes that beings who consider themselves to be makers of worlds can make, lost in their own arrogance. Reminds me of modern day politicians... If you are a fan of SF or Sci Fi as the youngsters call it, then you will enjoy Flawed Gods, and if you are not you will still enjoy Flawed Gods. It is simply a great story and part of an epic saga in the spirit of Asimov and Clarke, so the story is not over by any means. An easy read with several thought provoking threads, told in a flawless style! Recommended. Review by: Pauline Forrester on Sep. 16, 2014 : Powerful, provocative and poignant. Love triangles are never easy, simple or readily resolved, especially when gangsters are involved. An emotional triumph. (reviewed long after purchase) ***** Awesome follow up!!!, August 21, 2014 By Candice Stockstell Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Hyclos (Flawed Gods Book 2) (Kindle Edition) Doella is back! Angela Mortimer has done it again! I knew that the follow up to FLAWED GODS would be nothing less than GREAT! Again, she seamlessly weaves us in and out of worlds like a basket weaver, weaving the strands of our thoughts into an intricately detailed plot. It's entertaining to say the least and the very well thought out plot makes you ponder about a world we could be living in... Can't wait for the final installation of this series! Susan Swain ***** 3.8.14 Epic storytelling. Who knew aliens were so sensual? Or dragons so lonely? The cleverly titled Flawed Gods is the first in Angela B Mortimer's Sci Fi /Fantasy series on flight through space and time. http://www.scribd.com/book/194025540/Flawed-Gods 5.0 out of 5 stars This is a terrific read! 15 May 2014 By C. Michael Bennis - Published on Amazon.com Verified Purchase I couldn’t put down this excellent narrative that moves like a racecar with nail-biting suspense. Adrienne is beautiful, young, naïve and happily married to Joe, a loving husband she hardly knows. She lives in a dream estranged from her judgmental parents, until Joe is murdered and revealed to be a merciless criminal. Reenter Adrienne’s obsessive father who attempts to entice his distraught daughter with the class of man she should have married: a handsomely successful executive from his company. This is when the reading becomes a cascade of rapid page turning. Joe’s killer, Peter, had grown envious of Joe’s marital bliss with Adrienne, so Peter kidnaps Adrienne to discover if she might be the illusive love he has always sought. Meanwhile, her influential father engages Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service, where Peter’s dossier suggests he is a Russian assassin the Brits have long sought. The intensive search for Peter and Adrienne comes close, but always fizzles a step behind this brilliant kidnapper, who is intent on winning his captive’s love, despite her resistance. Meanwhile, the handsome exec joins the search for what might be the love of his life. Whew! Expect suspense, twists and turns in this totally absorbing read. 5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book from this amazing author. 13 July 2014 By Ben - Published on Amazon.com I have read all the books from this author, and I think this is my favourite. The author's other two books are sci-fi fantasy, so that's what I expected of 'Nothing Gained'; I was wrong. this book is a far cry from her other books, but equally as well written, and just as enjoyable. this book is a suspense filled, action packed ride that keeps you entertained every step of the way. This book also highlights the fact that the author isn't a one trick pony. Many authors have difficulty moving between genres, but Angela does it with supreme skill and prowess, which only goes to show how truly talented she is. Two thumbs up. :) By the way, I bought this book on Amazon Australia, but it was so good I just had to leave a review here too. 5* Nothing Gained Globe trotting romantic suspense thriller. 2 May 2014 By Mr. George G. A. Wensley Verified Purchase This author is well read and has done her research well. A beautiful woman tragically has a succession of men in deadly pursuit of her, but she draws them out. |
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Fantasy with interesting Protagonist. January 21, 2014 By Kindle Customer Format:Kindle Edition|Verified PurchaseFlawed Gods by Angela B. Mortimer (Flawed Gods Series Book One)
I'm not even certain in what genre I should put this book. It has elements of Science Fiction and Fantasy with a healthy dose of fantasy. Then it has elements of Romance, but more on the end of explicit sex though I have seen worse. Finally I came to the conclusion that the main character Doella is a female version of a Lothario. It's similar to taking The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt and inserting a female in his place.
This is a good read with some interesting ideas and occasionally touching the boundaries of the comfort zone.
One problem I had with it is that just as with Casanova I had a great difficulty feeling anything helpful or hopeful for Doella. Well it's not quite true because I did feel for her at the beginning; since she seemed to be mourning the death of Paul. Of course as the story unfolds that compassion is lost quite quickly.
Doella is masquerading as a human named Louise Baker. We find that she is really an anthropologist for a race of beings living on Varos. They have been tweaking and accelerating mans development not just on Earth but on Earth of several parallel dimensions. She and her people have bracelets that enhance the power they have to travel through these dimensions. Doella is a hands on anthropologist in the worst sense and she has been going native more than she probably should.
To lighten things up we discover that the world of Varos is conducive to promiscuity in the early years of development. Conversely when they marry they marry for life, but they seem to be encouraged to play the field. To this end Doella has been experimenting with love with some of her co-workers and apparently a large number of the subjects of her study. Enough that one character seemed to rightly suggest she couldn't give an accurate number. And it seems that even though she a number of times marvels at the possibility that she might be so beautiful that men would fight over she also somehow seems to have the same attitude as Casanova in that she seems to think she is gods gift to man.
She is engaged to Takos but despite efforts, Simune has rebuked her efforts; while she has engaged in a relationship with Carnos. Carnos has been imprisoned by the Varos in the interlamina, which seems to be the area they travel through between worlds and dimensions. Carnos may have been guilty of causing the humans to become more aggressive, possibly causing most of the current strife on the Earth planets. We later find that his confinement is not being handled quite as everyone thinks.
When they discover that Carnos might have slipped from his cage Doella begins to wonder if he might be responsible for the deaths of many of her lovers on Earth. I mention all of this because there are some questionable things that occur that made me feel uncomfortable with the character of Doella.
Carnos escapes into the dimensions or parallel worlds and lures Doella, because he loves her, and he traps her with him. He takes away her bracelet, which is something that is very important to her as it protects her and gives her the power to go where she wants to go. Somehow she seems alright with this for way too long even though she constantly moans about the loss of the bracelet to herself she doesn't confront Carnos. She does still love him, but this is like kidnapping and with her powers taken away it makes it that much more heinous. Eventually she seems happy to go along with him rather than question his tactics.
When they meet Sark a member of a race of Hyclos she has already attempted relationships with several other men and decides to include Sark. In many cases as this progresses she regains and loses her power bracelet. Since it protects her when she has it, the only feelings and concerns I've had for her is that somewhere along the line she's bound to get a nasty venereal disease.
There finally comes a time with one character where things push Doella too far and she realizes, for at least a while, the error of her ways. Almost coming to a point of redeeming herself. But truly as with Casanova there is no help for her.
Despite the dalliances and promiscuity the story has a plot and it's a fairly good one. I'm not all that sure about the resolution of the main plot, but it does fit the character and the story, so there is that. Though Doella does not come off very likable she is a unique character and a very interesting female protagonist.
Now for the caveats; for those a bit particular about Grammar issues. There are some style issues and grammar problems with long sentences and punctuation and lack of or wrong punctuation. Those are also my own week spot, so if I notice them it usually means something. There are several missing words or in some cases extra words that don't seem to belong (enough of these to go beyond my usual threshold).
This could have used another edit and I would give it a five star.
This is an okay romance for mature adults and a good Fantasy for SFF fans who can tolerate the style choices. It is definitely not hard science fiction.
J.L. Dobias
I'm not even certain in what genre I should put this book. It has elements of Science Fiction and Fantasy with a healthy dose of fantasy. Then it has elements of Romance, but more on the end of explicit sex though I have seen worse. Finally I came to the conclusion that the main character Doella is a female version of a Lothario. It's similar to taking The Memoirs of Jacques Casanova de Seingalt and inserting a female in his place.
This is a good read with some interesting ideas and occasionally touching the boundaries of the comfort zone.
One problem I had with it is that just as with Casanova I had a great difficulty feeling anything helpful or hopeful for Doella. Well it's not quite true because I did feel for her at the beginning; since she seemed to be mourning the death of Paul. Of course as the story unfolds that compassion is lost quite quickly.
Doella is masquerading as a human named Louise Baker. We find that she is really an anthropologist for a race of beings living on Varos. They have been tweaking and accelerating mans development not just on Earth but on Earth of several parallel dimensions. She and her people have bracelets that enhance the power they have to travel through these dimensions. Doella is a hands on anthropologist in the worst sense and she has been going native more than she probably should.
To lighten things up we discover that the world of Varos is conducive to promiscuity in the early years of development. Conversely when they marry they marry for life, but they seem to be encouraged to play the field. To this end Doella has been experimenting with love with some of her co-workers and apparently a large number of the subjects of her study. Enough that one character seemed to rightly suggest she couldn't give an accurate number. And it seems that even though she a number of times marvels at the possibility that she might be so beautiful that men would fight over she also somehow seems to have the same attitude as Casanova in that she seems to think she is gods gift to man.
She is engaged to Takos but despite efforts, Simune has rebuked her efforts; while she has engaged in a relationship with Carnos. Carnos has been imprisoned by the Varos in the interlamina, which seems to be the area they travel through between worlds and dimensions. Carnos may have been guilty of causing the humans to become more aggressive, possibly causing most of the current strife on the Earth planets. We later find that his confinement is not being handled quite as everyone thinks.
When they discover that Carnos might have slipped from his cage Doella begins to wonder if he might be responsible for the deaths of many of her lovers on Earth. I mention all of this because there are some questionable things that occur that made me feel uncomfortable with the character of Doella.
Carnos escapes into the dimensions or parallel worlds and lures Doella, because he loves her, and he traps her with him. He takes away her bracelet, which is something that is very important to her as it protects her and gives her the power to go where she wants to go. Somehow she seems alright with this for way too long even though she constantly moans about the loss of the bracelet to herself she doesn't confront Carnos. She does still love him, but this is like kidnapping and with her powers taken away it makes it that much more heinous. Eventually she seems happy to go along with him rather than question his tactics.
When they meet Sark a member of a race of Hyclos she has already attempted relationships with several other men and decides to include Sark. In many cases as this progresses she regains and loses her power bracelet. Since it protects her when she has it, the only feelings and concerns I've had for her is that somewhere along the line she's bound to get a nasty venereal disease.
There finally comes a time with one character where things push Doella too far and she realizes, for at least a while, the error of her ways. Almost coming to a point of redeeming herself. But truly as with Casanova there is no help for her.
Despite the dalliances and promiscuity the story has a plot and it's a fairly good one. I'm not all that sure about the resolution of the main plot, but it does fit the character and the story, so there is that. Though Doella does not come off very likable she is a unique character and a very interesting female protagonist.
Now for the caveats; for those a bit particular about Grammar issues. There are some style issues and grammar problems with long sentences and punctuation and lack of or wrong punctuation. Those are also my own week spot, so if I notice them it usually means something. There are several missing words or in some cases extra words that don't seem to belong (enough of these to go beyond my usual threshold).
This could have used another edit and I would give it a five star.
This is an okay romance for mature adults and a good Fantasy for SFF fans who can tolerate the style choices. It is definitely not hard science fiction.
J.L. Dobias