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Bisecter: Book 1 in the Bisecter Series Kindle Edition

by Stephanie Fazio (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 83 ratings
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The strongest of them all. Eyes blacker than the darkness they all fantasize about, but have never seen. An abomination.

Hemera Harkibel has spent her life concealing abilities she doesn’t fully understand. She is hated and feared because of her black eyes and inhuman strength—mutations she bears from a near-death encounter with the grotesque creatures known as Halves.

When her people’s underground cave system is attacked, Hemera is thrust above ground into a dangerous world where the sun’s rays can kill in seconds and enemies are tracking her every move.

The farther she travels, the more she discovers about her powers. Hemera comes to learn that her very existence is a threat in the war brewing between humans and Halves.

Should she disappear into the shadows to protect the people she cares about most, or embrace the strength she has spent a lifetime suppressing? Her choices will threaten the survival of the world as she knows it.

This action-filled novel is perfect for fans of Red Queen, Throne of Glass, and The Mortal Instruments. If you love fantasy, don’t miss this story about wonder and adventure, love and sacrifice, heroes and monsters, and the blurred spaces in between.

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    Bisecter
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  5. Publication date
    April 2, 2019
  6. Reading age
    13 - 18 years
  7. File size
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Stephanie Fazio, Fantasy Author

Stephanie Fazio, Fantasy Author

Stephanie Fazio is a fantasy author. She grew up in Syracuse, New York, and prior to writing full time, she worked in the fields of journalism, secondary education, and higher education. She has an undergraduate degree in English from Colgate University and a Master’s degree in Reading, Writing, and Literacy from the University of Pennsylvania.

Stephanie lives in Austin with her husband and crazy rescue dog. When she isn’t writing, she’s getting lost in parks, hosting taco nights, or ironically and miserably losing at word games, but having fun while she does it.

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Type of Magic Food-based Many kinds Many kinds Monsters Mind control and physical strength
Vibe Fast-paced competition Deadly passion Magical murder mystery Dark and dangerous Revenge and romance
World Our world Another world Our world Another world Our world and their world
Number of Books in Series 3 books 3 books 3 books 4 books 3 books

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"Bisecter by Stephanie Fazio is a young adult dystopian fantasy. This story is so amazing and did me a lot of good during my Throne Of Glass series withdrawal. Hemera, Mer to her friends, is the kind of kick-ass heroine that makes Bisecter such a thrilling adventure. She is so unbelievably strong and would do anything to save the lives of those she loves. I loved the way she handled betrayal. Where so many characters spend time bemoaning a traitor, Hemera sets out to make the world right in the best way she can. The world of the Duskers and Dwellers is vivid in its detail. Fans of high fantasy will find this to be a great series to start. Fast-paced action, romance and wonderful characters make this a book worth buying. The action doesn't stop there as there are more books to enjoy in Stephanie Fazio's amazing series." --Readers' Favorite

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Other Books By Stephanie Fazio
Bisecter Series
  • Bisecter
  • Halve Human
  • Dusker Dark
  • Captain Harkibel
Opal Contagion Series
  • Opal Smoke
  • Opal Slayer
  • Opal Storm
The Fount Series
  • The Prince's Chosen
  • The Forsaken's Choice
  • The Chosen Union
Mags & Nats Series
  • The Nat Makes 7
  • Mag Subject 6
  • Steel for 5

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07P6NM18X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Syafant Press (April 2, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 2, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2229 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 ‏ : ‎ 335 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Stephanie Fazio is a fantasy author. Stephanie grew up in Syracuse, New York, and prior to writing full time, she worked in the fields of journalism, secondary education, and higher education. She has an undergraduate degree in English from Colgate University and a Master's degree in Reading, Writing, and Literacy from the University of Pennsylvania.

She lives in Austin with her husband and crazy rescue dog. When she isn't writing, she's getting lost in parks, hosting taco nights, or ironically and miserably losing at word games, but having fun while she does it.

For more information, or to sign up for her e-newsletter, please visit stephaniefazio.com

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Emma
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and Imaginative Bildungsroman Tale
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2019
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This book was a great weekend read for me. At its core, it is a story about growing up and finding your place in the world. We get to witness Hemera, our protagonist, go through continuous stages of self-discovery as she allows herself to realize the extent of her Bisecter abilities in a world that has always limited and feared everything she can do. Without giving too much away, I will say that the author does a great job detailing the anxiety of recognizing one’s own potential and rising to meet it, even when society stifles every impulse to do so. The author has crafted some powerful and vitally important metaphors here.

Apart from the book’s uplifting central message, the author has also created a vivid and creative world here. I was particularly fascinated by the culture and religion of the Dwellers and the Duskers, and I would love to read more about the origin of their society. Last but not least, though the storyline seems fairly simple in its “journey” form, the novel still kept me guessing until the end. Highly recommend.

Ready for book two!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A good story.
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2019
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I enjoyed reading this book, eager to get back to it when i had to put it down. Characters became as friends and had me actually caring about them. I recommend this book to all readers. Thank you Ms. Fazio. Going to download the next one.Cheers
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Joan S.
5.0 out of 5 stars What a Wonderful Book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2019
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Every so often, I pick up a book by a new author to give it a try. Normally, I focus on the next book by the authors that I enjoy reading. But it’s nice to venture out to see what’s there. When I read a book, I decide quickly whether I am going to enjoy it by the, “can I put it down” test. I have to say without hesitation that Bisecter, by new author, Stephanie Fazio, rates 5 stars, because I literally couldn’t put it down from the start. The story takes place in another world filled with novel characters who all weave together. The protagonist, Hemera, is the product of different cultures and is unique in this regard. She discovers her strength through her uniqueness. The story is so wonderful and magical, that I don’t want to describe any more of the details so that readers may enjoy it for themselves. I will only say that I can’t wait for the sequel, because the story that begins with Bisecter has a long way to go and I want to be part of the adventure.
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Robert Jay
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Fantasy Book for Teens and Adults!
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2019
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WOW!!! THIS BOOK IS FANTASTIC! Not only is Bisecter well-written and imaginative, it is riveting and causes me to say "I can't wait to read her next book!"

The characters are really well-developed. The settings were so clear that at times I felt I was there beside the main characters and living their adventure with them. In many ways, I felt most sorry for Ekil and then again, happiest for him. I hope and anticipate that he will be back in future books. He reminds me so much of the people/groups that our country continues to discriminate against, deny jobs, deny voting rights, jail...... just because of what they are, rather than who they are. But my guess is that is just what the author intended. I am really looking forward to the next book in this series!
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Rhoda S.
5.0 out of 5 stars New and Noteworthy Fantasy Novel
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2019
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I truly enjoyed reading Bisector, a fantasy novel by Stephanie Fazio. I was drawn into reading the novel as a way of sharing with my 16-year-old Granddaughter. She will not be disappointed. This book follows the life of Hemera Harkibel, a genetic human mutant, as she grows through adolescence to becoming a woman in a challenging, subterranean, and dystopic world.
Fantasy, social issues and romance are integrated into a well-paced, well written story. Hemera navigates friends and family while encountering new worlds, and discovering new and outstanding self-abilities. I found it easy to relate to many of her trials. The twists and turns kept me alert and wanting more. The character development was excellent and I was quickly drawn into reading the complete book.
I highly recommend the book and am looking forward to its sequel.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Fantasy Read!
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2019
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This book was a fun first book in this series, I was drawn in right away by the world-building, which was probably my favorite part of the book. It takes place in a world where the sun is deadly and people have to live underground, the "dwellers," and deal with monstrous "Halves" in the above or outside world. The main character, Herma, was interesting and spunky and kept the story going smoothly. It started as a journey for the young and outcast Herma to find herself and develops into a battle between the oppressed and the powerful, which again, I found really interesting because the world was so interesting. I'm excited to keep reading in the series (if the author is planning to write more) and continue with these characters in this world.
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JOdy Scott Sneed
4.0 out of 5 stars Worthy read
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2020
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There are many books out there...most need only a sample to convince you to move on.
This isn’t one of those.
Characters, plots, and background are well balanced and developed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars So excited to have discovered Bicester
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2019
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I was so incredibly blown away by this book and feel like I've discovered the next big series of fantasy stories. It fully transported me to another world and I couldn’t put it down from start to finish. This is a story about love, strength, resilience and courage that blew me away with its amazing complexity and surprising depth rarely found in young adult novels. This story reminded me of the first time I read Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter but with a heroine that was even more relatable. I can’t wait to read the next book and continue exploring the amazing alternate world Fazio has built. (Would also love to see this turned into a movie!!)
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