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The Proem: Book 0.5 of The Nome Chronicles Kindle Edition

by F. F. John (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
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How much will she sacrifice for love?

Neith has never questioned her duty to marry according to status and wealth--until she falls in love, and the world turns on its head. Invier, lowborn but romantic, is willing to defy societal pressures and demand Neith's hand in marriage.

However, in a world where status is key, such a marital alliance would allow rivals to crush Neith's family, leaving Neith desperately struggling to find a solution that doesn't involve choosing between love and family.

The Proem is a prequel short story to The Pursual, Book 1 of The Nome Chronicles series. The story introduces readers to the beginning of Neith and Invier’s romance and the challenges that lie ahead.

The story is followed by The Pursual and The Paladin. Explore these fast-moving young adult dystopian novels today.
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    103 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    April 30, 2017
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0711991CW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harcourt Briggs (April 30, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 30, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 10198 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 ‏ : ‎ 103 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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F. F. John

F. F. John

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As a child, F. F. John was inquisitive and loved to find answers in books. When her childhood home ran out of space for books, her mother told her to write what she wanted to read. So, she did. Today, she conjures worlds of characters that have a lot to say about everything. And she lets them as they tend to answer the riddles she’s yet to solve.

Having lived in five different countries, F. F. John now lives in a quiet Washington D.C. suburb. She is the mother of three wonderful humans and is the author of The Nome Chronicles, a young adult dystopian series, and the urban fantasy series, LegionBorn. She is also the author of Kingdom Keys, an inspirational novel on using spiritual tools to transform lives.

Currently, she is completing the Excelsia series, a young adult space opera. For more inspirational books, join her mailing list at https://www.subscribepage.com/kingdom. To learn more about her urban fantasy books, sign up at https://www.subscribepage.com/greatworlds. And for her young adult fiction, join the mailing list at https://www.subscribepage.com/FFJohn.

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Shaun Green
5.0 out of 5 stars Great intro for the series.
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2017
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I read the Persual earlier, and was interested to see this one published. It's a great intro and definitely adds to what I'm sure will be a great series. I'm not a great fan of this fashion to name prequel's 0.5 in the series (but what's in a name!)
I love this writer's style. It is imaginative, very well thought through, good pacing, with complex characters involved.
This one introduces us to the almost feudal royal society (probably likeable to 16 - 18th century europe but transported to the 25th century) of pairing for social and monetary gain and what happens when a "princess" falls for a pauper - not literally. The author really knows how to capture a reader's imagination and keep it flowing to the end.
This is a short intro which I highly recommend reading first
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Athena Brown
3.0 out of 5 stars Futuristic Society Rules & Customs
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2018
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Story was okay. It is kind out of what I usually read. I will be reading the next book in the series.
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Reader A.C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't help but compare F.F. John's characters with "Tw*light"
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2017
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As I got to know more about Neith, I couldn’t help but to compare this story with the super popular vampire novel series (the saga title is the opposite of “dawn”, I’ll stop right there). F.F. John’s heroine is also a 17-year-old teenage girl, but I found out why I couldn’t stop reading about Neith while having trouble finishing the other saga.

Despite her noble background, Neith is just an ordinary teenage girl. She’s self-centered, but she’s also very aware of her surroundings. She’s selfish and yet she cares about her friends. Neith has a strong mind of her own but she also fears and honors her father. The relationship between Neith and Bel, her best friend, is so mischievous and humorous which reminds me of my own.

When Neith falls in love with Invier, who’s from a much lower family, she challenges her father and the society with courage and peace. I am certain this is why Neith attracts me: she knows what she wants and she’s willing to do whatever it takes to reach her goal, but she’s able to strike with force and poise.

Neith feels like a real human being to me as F.F. John successfully portraits her heroine from all angles and emotions. On the other hand, the teenage characters from the “opposite of dawn” saga were very much similar and all seemed one-dimensional. (Yes, I’ve read the whole saga so I have the right to judge.)

I will definitely pick up the series just to find out what Neith would become as she fights against the social norms.
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ShimmeringInTheSkye
4.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Read with The Nome Chronicles
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2017
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This was a sweet love story that provides background for the series The Nome Chronicles (see my separate review of The Pursual, the first full book in this series). Has much of the tragic aura of Romeo & Juliet, but with the trappings of the Nome society. As such, an obscure old custom is revived, which may allow the lovers to be together. Excellent background for the first book!
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Scarolet Ellis
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it !!!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2018
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This is the first time I have ever read anyting from the author F.F. John. I was not exactly sure what I was getting into when I opened up the book and started rading it but I am so glad I did. This is a wonderful prequel to the series. I can not wait to get started on the next book. I loved it.

I received an ARC and am giving an unbias opinion.
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Callen-wisdom
3.0 out of 5 stars Not for me
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2017
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I received this book for an honest review. The idea sounded interesting however I found myself disliking the main character. She is a spoiled girl who thinks she should get everything she wants. I found myself skimming instead of being caught up in the story. It might be helpful for the glossary to be at the start of the book instead of the end to help you understand the world the author is trying to create. I'm sure others will fall in love with this story, it just wasn't for me.
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Diane Rapp
5.0 out of 5 stars Great prequel to "The Pursual"
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2017
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Great prequel to the series that starts with "The Pursual". Neith meets Invier just before her seventeen birthday and the flirtation soon turns to love. He's part of the twenty but too low ranked for a pairing, so what can Neith do to change things? Read this one for free and you'll be sure to start the series.
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booklover
3.0 out of 5 stars This futuristic novella took some getting used to. There ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2017
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This futuristic novella took some getting used to. There were a lot of unfamiliar terms to learn and keeping characters straight was a Herculean task. The next two books in the series were only 99 cents each, but I didn't buy them.
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MicaMaca
5.0 out of 5 stars he'll be granted to chose whoever he wants to love. Would he agree to such barbaric ritual and ...
Reviewed in Canada on January 27, 2018
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This was a cute story about coming of age and a girl who's growing up in the higher social circle but meets a boy in much lower one. They connect instantly but she's trying to find the way to be with him. She discovers the ancient and abandoned ceremony in which the boy would have to battle to the death and if he won, he'll be granted to chose whoever he wants to love. Would he agree to such barbaric ritual and was the love worth it?
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Clare O'Beara
3.0 out of 5 stars Proem
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 12, 2018
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From first to last the girl in this short story can't stop thinking about Pairing and the right man for her, with mansions, councils and parties. She is self obsessed and only meets the wealthy in her normal life. At sixteen she's not setting the boundaries for achievement very high.
The author has clearly put a lot of work in to creating a courtly world like the privileged of Russia before the revolution. Indeed we hear of rebels, and glimpse miners. But nothing much seems to happen and I suppose that as this is a prequel we are just being introduced to the world before the story gets under way.
Although it's not very long, for me the tale dragged a bit, but if you have read the rest of the series you will probably enjoy it more. Also this is written in blog style with no indents for the start of paragraphs and a blank line between paragraphs. Ths makes it look like a report rather then fiction.

I availed of a free download offer. This is an unbiased review.
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