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Beneath the Forsaken City (The Song of Seare Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Carla Laureano (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 2 of 3: The Song of Seare

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With a storm on the horizon, who will stand against the darkness?

Conor and Aine have barely escaped Seare with their lives. Conor knows he must return to find the harp that could end the Red Druid’s reign of terror, but he must first see Aine safely to her family home on the isle of Amanta. When an unnatural storm tears them apart, they find themselves in even more danger than that which they fled.

Because magic is not the only thing to fear in Aine's homeland, where the Sofarende invaders harry the coasts and shifting clan alliances make it impossible to know who to trust. Conor and Aine must cling to the whispers of Comdiu’s plans for them and their enduring love for one another, even when the future looks darkest.

But with betrayal at every turn, will they give into fear? Or will they learn to depend on Comdiu completely ... before all hope is lost?

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"The second installment of The Song of Seare series is just as good as the first. Conor and Aine’s struggles to hold on to hope makes them lovable characters who resonate with readers. The setting is unique and the plot moves quickly and is very engaging. Readers will be thirsty for the final book in the trilogy. This series is a must-read!" — RT Book Reviews ― RT Book Reviews

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A Storm on the Horizon.
A Brotherhood Scattered.
A Future Denied. Who will Stand Against the Darkness?

Conor and Aine have barely escaped Seare with their lives. Conor knows he must return to find the harp that could end the Red Druid’s reign of terror, but in the midst of their escape, he and Aine are torn apart once more. Surrounded by despair and thrown into as much danger as they left behind, Conor and Aine must cling to the whispers of Comdiu’s plans for them and the homeland that depends on their survival. But at what cost? Will they learn to depend on Comdiu completely? Or will they give up hope?

Watch for book one in the Song of Seare series:
Oath of the Brotherhood

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08WYR9T78
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Enclave Publishing (June 8, 2021)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 8, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2937 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 415 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1612916317

Best Sellers Rank: #1,304,404 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #909 in Christian Fantasy (Kindle Store)
- #1,556 in Religious Science Fiction & Fantasy (Kindle Store)
- #1,954 in Christian Fantasy (Books)

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Carla Laureano could never decide what she wanted to be when she grew up, so she decided to become a novelist–and she must be kinda okay at it because she's won two RWA RITA® Awards. When she's not writing, she can be found cooking and trying to read through her TBR shelf, which she estimates will be finished in 2054. She currently lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband, two teen sons, and an opinionated cat named Willow.

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Lisa Kelley

A Story of Trust, Selflessnes, and Honor

Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2021

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Book two in the Song of Seare series picks up right where book one left off. It has a lot of action, including one epic battle scene that is creepy enough to send tingles down your spine. It’s easy to be invested in the lives of the characters and to hope all will turn out well for them. This is definitely a Christian allegory, and readers will see the characters struggling with their faith, and or lack of it. These struggles provide for deeper character growth for Conor, Aine, and Eoghan. What’s more, their struggles are with things we all find challenging at times. That’s really a great element to a book – the ability to relate to the characters’ struggles. All in all, I think this is a superb book with a good message. It’s a cliff-hanger, so know going in you won’t have a resolution until the final book.

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J:-)mi

A fantasy/allegory where the characters must have strong faith to survive

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2015

“He has not come to rule,” Liam said. “And it is not the throne that he desires.” A sick, sinking feeling crept into Eoghan’s middle. Somewhere deep down, he knew what Liam would say before he said. “He wants to wipe every last trace of Comdiu’s gifts from the earth.”

Book: Beneath The Forsaken City by C. E. Laureano, NavPress, 2015
Genre: Speculative – Allegory
Target Audience: Boys and Girls 14+
Subjects: Trust in God, God’s Will, Prayer, Spiritual Gifts
Summary: Married such a short time and now separated, unsure if the other is dead or alive, Conor and Aine’s trials are greater than ever. Aine is with a relative who desires nothing less than her death and a suitor who refuses to accept her commitment to a husband most presume dead. Conor is held captive by a tribe quick to kill and slow to ask questions. Their chief wants to be more victorious over his enemies and believes learning their tongue will help with that so Conor is kept alive as long as he is willing to betray the land he came from. A beautiful young woman is determined to seduce him into breaking his loyalty for a wife who is likely dead. The Red Druid has destroyed all the wards and conquered nearly all of Seare. Only Ard Dhaimhin is left, leaving the Firein with some very difficult choices about their destiny.
Notes: Beneath The Forsaken City is the second in The Song Of Seare series. This fantasy/allegory style series sets up a kingdom that feels a bit like medieval times. There are kings and lords and castles. As with many fantasy/allegory books, there is a prophecy that one of the main characters seems to be the fulfillment of, but it’s a bit vague so that the scholars are unsure of exactly who it points to. There is an ultimate being, representing God, protectors like angels, special powers gifted to various individuals for the purpose of serving the ultimate being and helping the people. The good guys in the story live according to the teachings of the ultimate being, attempting to follow Him and trust Him even when it seems nearly impossible to do so. An interesting and somewhat unique element in this book is the existence of a community resembling a monastery, but that hosts thousands of men who are not only trained in the words of the ultimate being, but also in how to be master warriors. They spend their entire lives training in the skills required of a warrior. Yet they are completely separated from the rest of the world. Once they take the oath of brotherhood, they rarely leave, and in fact have to prove themselves in a test in order to be granted permission to leave. Yet they are a key to protecting the people from the evil that wants to infiltrate the land.
Book two of this series continues the theme of faith as the main characters have to constantly question themselves and where their loyalty lies. Are they acting out of selfishness or out of a desire to follow where Comdiu is leading them. One character in particular is asked to forsake trust in all else and learn how to rely solely on Comdiu for the very food she eats. And one character has to decide if he will follow Comdiu even when asked to do a job he’s spent his whole life wishing he did not have to do.
Spiritual Content Recommendation Scale: 5/5
Reviewer: J:-)mi

Romans 5:1-2 – Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

Thank you to the publishers for providing me with a free review copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. I greatly enjoyed it!

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2022

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This second book in the trilogy is certainly darker than the first, but it is still captivating and hopeful. Among other things, it explores hearing from God, trying to interpret what God says and does, and what happens when we are disobedient to God all in the midst of an epic fantasy tale.

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Deana

Beneath the Forsaken City

Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2021

In the depths of magic and characters who try to survive in this world the author has made, lays truth and understanding in the Spiritual World. The story is fast paced and danger seems to be everywhere. A fatal shipwreck pulls two people in love apart. I liked that we get to follow Conor and Anie as they travel through their own journey to reunite.

Anie is rescued from certain death but I wasn’t sure if she was better off with these men. They are dangerous and have no problem taking revenge on someone. I gasped when one of them is painfully murdered before Aine’s eyes. She must be thinking what is to become of her after witnessing a horrible scene. I couldn’t wait to follow her as she tries to figure out who to trust. The shock of finding out something very important about her heritage places her in more danger along with her ability to heal. I liked that the author shared a glimpse of what revenge can do to someone who only wants peace when harm comes their way.

Conor is desperate to find Aine but first he needs to escape from his captures. You witness how much he cares for Aine as he confesses that he would kill for her or die for her. That kind of love is unconditional and Conor will go through much pain and hard decisions as he searches for her. He is a warrior that will not give up so I knew we were in for an adventure that would take us to the brink of danger and temptation.

The story is filled with twists as the characters are guided by deceit, pride and prophecy that will change the course for many. I enjoyed reading the undertones of faith in the book and how creative the author is. The ending is good and I can’t wait til the next book comes out.

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.

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