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Temple of Sand (The Gods of Men Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Barbara Kloss (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Sable has been exposed for who she is: Imari, the illegitimate daughter of Istraa’s king, and a Liagé—someone born with forbidden Shah power. After ten years of hiding and surviving in the bitter cold Wilds, she is finally returning home. But it's not the homecoming Imari envisioned. After all, her father proclaimed her dead ten years ago, and with an anonymous Liagé leader operating in Istraa’s shadows, attacking villages and burning down temples, her father fears the people will blame Imari. It could mean his throne, and her life. Worse yet, the night Imari played her flute in Skyhold’s court, something unlocked inside of her, and now her power will not quiet. Neither will the growing fury she feels on behalf of Istraa’s Sol Velorian labor— people who share her blood. As that fury becomes too loud to ignore, Imari chooses to use her position to liberate the Sol Velor. But can she free them without angering enemies hungry for the power she wields—a power that could rip the Five Provinces apart?
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  • "Temple of Sand has the deep and multifaceted worldbuilding of fantasy, the pace and verve of UF, and the pure, exhilarating fun of a thriller." ~ Emma at Fantasy Book Review
  • "Powerful and epic, Temple of Sand is the searing sequel to Gods of Men. Lavish world-building, terrifying foes and magic with deep roots will keep you turning pages desperate for the gripping conclusion." ~ Sarah K. L. Wilson, USA TODAY bestselling author
  • "An epic tale of forbidden power, a hunted heroine with a hidden past, and the dark forces pulling her strings. Kloss is a master at worldbuilding and magic, and the manner in which main characters Sable and Jeric play off each other is deliciously irresistible. This series is a must for fantasy fans." ~ Melissa Wright, bestselling author of The Frey Saga
  • "In typical Kloss fashion, the characters really shined and the romance was completely satisfying." ~ Janelle at BookNest

About the Author

Barbara studied biochemistry at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA, and worked for years as a clinical laboratory scientist. She was lured there by mental images of colorful bubbling liquids in glass beakers. She was deceived. Always an avid reader, especially of fantasy, she began drafting her own stories, writing worlds and characters that were never beyond saving.

When she's not writing, she's usually reading, trekking through the wilderness, playing the piano, or gaming--though she doesn't consider herself a gamer. She just happens to like video games. RPGs, specifically. Though now that her kids are getting older, she's finding she has to share her PS4 more than she would like. 

She currently lives in northern California with her gorgeous husband, three kids, and pup. Author of the award-winning Gaia's Secret Series, and SPFBO4 finalist, The Gods of Men.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0869R3L8J
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Barbara Kloss (December 7, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 7, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6898 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 510 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B08PQGM4NC
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Barbara studied biochemistry at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA, and worked for years as a clinical laboratory scientist. She was lured there by mental images of colorful bubbling liquids in glass beakers. She was deceived. Always an avid reader, especially of fantasy, she began drafting her own stories, writing worlds and characters that were never beyond saving.

When she's not writing, she's usually reading, trekking through the wilderness, playing the piano, or gaming—though she doesn't consider herself a gamer. She just happens to like video games. RPGs, specifically. Though now that her kids are getting older, she's finding she has to share her consoles more than she would like.

She currently lives in northern California with her gorgeous husband, three kids, and pup. Author of the award-winning Gaia’s Secret Series, and SPFBO4 finalist, The Gods of Men.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Solid epic sequel! Action, adventure and romance!
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Solid epic sequel! Action, adventure and romance!
"𝘞𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦 𝘱𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘴𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴."—𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘣𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘒𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘴, 𝘛𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘥This epic sequel picks up right after the first. Things are starting to form and click, as the story gave me a deeper look and understanding of its dark history. There's abuse of power and religion to control and manipulate the weak. The worldbuilding is expanded upon, it's intense and dark. There's demons, wraiths, the undead and the antagonists are ruthless. There was also more focus on Imari's music magic, which is so unique and detailed."𝘚𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯. 𝘔𝘢𝘺𝘣𝘦 𝘐 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘨𝘰 𝘢𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶. 𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘱𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘵."The reunion I've been waiting for. Imari and Jeric really grow and shine in this one. I love how comfortable and easy they are around each other, their bantering and quips gave me life. The slow burn romance that carried over, so WORTH IT."𝘞𝘦𝘭𝘭, 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨." "𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦," 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘻 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥.I love it when supporting characters add life to a story. You need to meet the Wolf pack. Seriously, I love their camaraderie, banter and I'd run with this pack. Do I also sense Torumund and Brienne vibes within the pack?Gah, it was just so good, I can't wait for book 3 to release.Read this if you like...• NA dark, epic fantasy• multiple POV's• gods/religions• music magic• SLOW BURN romance
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EdgeWise
5.0 out of 5 stars It just Keeps getting better!
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2021
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This is the second book in the "Gods of Men" series, and I have to say as good as the first was, this one is even better!
The story picks up right where book one left off, with Imari going back home with her brother Rickon, and Jeric staying back to pick up the pieces of his Father's kingdom. They think they have neutralized the threat but it soon is evident that that may not be the case. Anyways let me digress so I don't drop any spoilers.
This is a great book, I really enjoyed reading every moment, it's one of those stories that just Keeps getting better and better! There's action, suspense, and a really unique magic system that I thought was very original, and one that was beautiful, and get powerful, without being to complicated. The characters are deep, multi faceted, and feel like real people, which make them very easy to care about and invest in, Imari is definitely one of the best written female lead characters that I have come across, she's both strong, and compassionate, a person who always tries to help others and stand up for what is right, and just, no matter the consequences, and her and Jeric's back and for dialogue is just plain Great! The Author keeps the romantic tension tight as a bow string between them and comedy whip smart!

If you are a fan of epic fantasy, or dark fantasy with a thread of light woven into it, or even just a person who likes a good tale, then this book and the first in the story are for you. There is Action, romance, suspense, magic, good and evil locked in a battle for the world, but told in a exciting new way and set in a world where the story leads from the frozen North to the burning sands of the South with some of the best written characters in fantasy, I kid you not.. Don't miss this one! 5 stars.
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Hopern
4.0 out of 5 stars Middle East Fantasy
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2021
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I liked the characters and the battles they fought. Imari is a princess from Istaar and Jeric is becoming the king of Corinth. They both want to free the Sol Velorians who are basically slaves. They have to fight the evil magic to protect their homelands and a romantic relationship is forming. Great descriptions of the cities. This book is part 2 of the series and follows Gods of Men.
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JD
5.0 out of 5 stars Even better than Gods of Men! And that's saying a LOT.
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2020
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Gods of Men was my favorite read of 2019, so I grabbed Temple of Sand the first second I could.

God's was a brilliant book with rich, vibrant world building and characters that you want to root for. I loved how Sable and Jos came from warring countries in a Romeo and Juliet sort of way. If, instead of those lovers falling for each other at first sight, they had to spend months getting to know each other, learning to understand where the other was coming from, and discovering how much they had in common.

And if Romeo and Juliet had a really creepy, dark magic hunting them.

So my expectorations were HIGH for Temple.

And you guys! It’s so good! Even better than God's of Men! And that is saying a lot.

Not only are the characters still amazing and compelling, but we get to see the magic more fleshed out, and it involves stars! STARS! It is possibly my new favorite magic.

AND we get to go to Imari's home. which has an ancient Middle Eastern-esque thriving city feel to it that is to die for. I want to go there.

Well, not during the story, because there’s that evil hunting them again, and things go…well, you’ll just have to read it.

Seriously. You should read this!
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DaniellaA
5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I've been waiting for!
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2020
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I've been waiting to find out what happens in this beautiful and haunting world for two LONG years. Book 2 did not disappoint, it was exactly what I've been waiting for. It picks up where Gods left off so it feels like a true continuation of the story but it also feels like a complete book in its own right. Barbara writes so beautifully you are immediately immersed in her story. I love love love the location this book is set in, you feel like you're walking the streets of Morocco on an exotic vacation. And most importantly, well, at least to me, the romance is A+. Jeric and Imari's relationship shines in this book and now I can't wait for book 3! Please don't make me wait two more years!!
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Nina M.
3.0 out of 5 stars Good story
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2022
I LOVED the first book, however I felt the second book reallllly overdid it on the religious dogma. I mean it was everywhere all the time constant. Imari could not get through one scene, one thought without it. I felt the first book really did a good job weaving it subtly into the story so it wasn't as overbearing as it is in this book. But with Temple of Sand, it made it a struggle to continue reading. Especially unfortunate since the plot, the writing, the characters, everything else about the story was truly beautiful. So maybe tone it down in the third book on the religious aspects, I am hear to read about Imari and Jeric, not get converted.
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MaryBeth K
5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2023
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There is much violence and darkness in this book. Through it all there is the undeniable love that Imari has for her people, and an undeniable, blazing love between her and Jeric. There are themes steeped in religion, the Maker, and the biblical image of the tree of knowledge. The upcoming showdown,for lack of a better word, between good and evil will permeate book three. Will so look forward to how it evolves.
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Ryn
3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2022
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The book was enjoyable, though I think the first book was better. The central romance is the best part. I wish the supporting characters had more development. I didn't feel much of an emotional tug for anyone except the main two characters. Something I found jarring and uncomfortable was the use of Western music terms in a society obviously influenced by Middle Eastern Culture (where musical traditions would involve quarter tones and completely different tonal systems). The idea of "retuning the wrong notes" felt very uncomfortable and culturally insensitive. I doubt many readers would notice this, and I doubt it was done on purpose. But it pulled me out of the story and made me uncomfortable.

All that aside, I enjoyed the story with Imari and Jeric as the romance continued to grow. I wanted to know more about the supporting characters so hopefully we'll get some more time in book 3.
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Littlebluesummer
5.0 out of 5 stars Un deuxième tome encore plus incroyable !
Reviewed in France on July 2, 2021
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Si vous avez aimé le premier, vous ne serez pas déçu de celui-là ! Les personnages évolue, le ton aussi et je n'ai pas été déçue un seul instant.
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Caroline atkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantasy at its best
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2021
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I loved this book. The characters, the world they lived in and the whole atmosphere came to life in the authors hands. Wonderfully writen, you can't help but fall into this book completely. Now I just have to be patient and wait for the next in the series!
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Journeying Soul
5.0 out of 5 stars Intense!
Reviewed in Australia on March 23, 2023
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There is action galore in this second part of ‘The Gods of Men’ series. So much light and darkness. Great characters. Solid plot. Touches of humour. And tickles of romance and passion. I certainly recommend this series.
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Everdrift
4.0 out of 5 stars Adventure continues
Reviewed in Australia on April 13, 2021
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This second book continues where the first left off
Our heroine now begins exploring her magic whilst trying to reconcile her new sense of self with the past she tried to run away from. She has to confront her family and the childhood ideals that are no longer the same.

I enjoyed getting to learn more about the magic system, and the world building interspersed with brief flashbacks. My only criticism is one borne of personal preference-and that's the idea of a 'chosen one' who has tremendous power that they can barely grasp etc. This kind of trope can lend itself to a certain plot flow where the hero/heroine takes ridiculous risks whilst everyone falls on their sword to protect them because they're special or the chosen one etc. It can compromise character development and the integrity of the plot.

My favourite book of the two so far remains the first one-there's something about that novelty of discovering a new world and the slow burn of people falling in love that I enjoy the most. I do still look forward to the third book though I might have to refresh my mind if it's in 2022
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