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Aerisian Refrain: A romantic portal fantasy adventure (Beyond the Sunset Lands Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Sarah Ashwood (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 110 ratings
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A voice that brings magic. A power that brings war.



Good has triumphed over evil, and the land of Aerisia is finally at rest. Until ancient beings, long imprisoned, begin to stir…


Cherokee musical sensation Annie Richards has spent the last eight years traveling the world for her career, until haunting visions attacking her mental health force her into journeying home to convalesce. That’s when fiendish creatures, straight out of her nightmares, bring down her plane. Rather than perish in a crash, Annie awakens in a strange, parallel world.

Aerisia.

Here in Aerisia, fairies tend the earth, dragons soar above the clouds, pirates sail the seas, and magic permeates the air. Despite the beauty, danger abounds. Human smugglers drive Annie into the path of a scarred immortal warrior-lord, Cole, who saves her life, captivating rather than frightening her. As mysteries intertwine, Annie discovers her musical abilities on Earth translate into magical powers in Aerisia. Yet all power comes at a price. Her magic is the legacy of a banished race that invaded her dreams, transported her to Aerisia, and now seeks to wield her as a weapon, freeing themselves from captivity.

Feared by the Aerisian rulers because of her heritage, Annie finds few allies besides Cole. A deadly shadow hangs over the land and her life, forcing her to make a crucial choice. She’ll either defy both her forebears and the Aerisian leadership to seize control of her destiny, or become the reason Aerisia is torn apart.



*Friends to lovers, star-crossed lovers, Cherokee mythology, dragons, fairies, and dragon riders are only a few of the elements that make up this rich portal fantasy adventure. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Sarah J. Maas, K. M. Shea, Sylvia Mercedes, Kenley Davidson, Emily Blackwood, Tara Grayce, and Elise Kova! While the series is not technically Young Adult, it is appropriate for both Young Adult and Adult readers. Fade to black is the highest spice level.

Aerisian Refrain is the first book of a companion series to the Sunset Lands Beyond trilogy. It can be read in conjunction with the other Aerisia novels or as a standalone series. To discover more about Aerisia, you can read...

#1 Aerisia: Land Beyond the Sunset
#2 Aerisia: Gateway to the Underworld
#3 Aerisia: Field of Battle.

Also in the Beyond the Sunset Lands series is
#2 Aerisian Waning

Forthcoming are
#3 Aerisian Nightfall
#4 Aerisian Dawn*
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5 star review from Reader's Favorite!
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"A book you won't be able to put down until the end, Aerisian Refrain is a story about strength and self-acceptance with strong female relationships, powerful women, and a charming and magical use of mythology."--Reader's Favorite


5 Star Review from Nerd Girl Official!

"It's been a long time since I read a book that surprised me at almost every turn. This book was it for me! I loved the magic, folklore, and paranormal feel of the book. Especially the Cherokee background. LOVED THAT! The book is a long but worth every minute. Annie is not your typical female lead and I loved it. She's human and figuring things out. . . .I look forward to reading more from this author. I highly recommend reading this. You won't be disappointed! I give this 5 Stars!"

About the Author

Don't believe all the hype. Sarah Ashwood isn'treally a gladiator, a Highlander, a fencer, a skilled horsewoman,anarcher, a magic wielder, or a martial arts expert. That's only in hermind. In real life, she's a genuine Okie from Muskogee, who grew up inthe wooded hills outside the oldest town in Oklahoma and holds a B.A. in English from American Military University. She now lives (mostly)quietly at home with her husband and four children, where she tries tosneak in a daily run or workout to save her sanity and keep her mindfresh for her next story.
 
For a complete list of all Sarah's works and the links to find them, as well as her social mediacontacts and newsletter sign up, visit her website atsarahashwoodauthor.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07F8HQSZ8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (July 13, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 13, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4081 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 538 pages
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Don't believe all the hype. Sarah Ashwood isn't really a gladiator, a Highlander, a fencer, a skilled horsewoman, an archer, a magic wielder, or a martial arts expert. That's only in her mind. In real life, she's a genuine Okie from Muskogee, who grew up in the wooded hills outside the oldest town in Oklahoma, USA, and holds a B.A. in English from American Military University. She now lives (mostly) quietly at home with her husband and four children, where she tries to sneak in a daily run or workout to save her sanity and keep her mind fresh for her next story.

For a complete list of all Sarah's works and the links to find them, as well as her social media contacts and newsletter sign up, visit her website at www.sarahashwoodauthor.com.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and gripping
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2018
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Oh my goodness, how do you sum up a book like this and all the feels it gives you? It's well written and paced pretty well, although the characters occasionally (in the last third of the book) spent some time thinking when I just wanted to know what they'd do next. Nothing about Annie's life that's set up in the beginning is wasted; every single thing that goes on in the first few chapters (which take place in our world) becomes highly relevant by the end, and it wraps up beautifully. There are some other loose ends that I suspect (hope!) will be answered in future books, but this book contains a complete arc in and of itself, no cliffhangers that leave me feeling cheated. When the romance cropped up into the story, I worried for a bit that it would unhealthily take over the story, but instead, it blended super well. Around the romance climax, which took place right before the main plot climax, I was crying, which is seriously not like me, but that's how well I bought their individual struggles and how they were affecting the relationship between not just Annie and the love interest Cole, but also Annie and her friend Hannah.

Speaking of Hannah, I gathered at some point after meeting her that this book begins a series that picks up after a series that featured Hannah. Though I haven't read that series yet, I wasn't lost in this book. There's plenty of (spoilery xD) recap, but it never drags the current story, and this book also never depends on readers' having knowledge of that previous book beyond the fact that Hannah is a worldwide hero, which is explained and then referenced plenty often.

All in all, I recommend this book. Highly. Annie is a solid character with solid struggles who ends up facing off against just about everyone except for two, maybe three, people who actually believe she's not evil. Cole is likewise a solid character with solid struggles, and he won me over as Annie watched him make random acts of kindness for not just her, but a handful of characters throughout the book. The supporting cast is a mixed bag, mostly because I want to strangle a bunch of prejudiced jerks, Hannah's husband included, but I sense that's one of the things that future books may address.
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The Book Dragon
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written fantasy full of magic, music, and surprises!
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2018
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This book was an amazing read! I didn't think I would connect with the MC, Annie, who was a world-famous singer, but she had a depth of character and humility that made me wish she was real so we could be friends. She was strong, yet caring, and I hurt with her at all the losses and pain she suffered in the course of the story.

The fantasy elements were terrific! I had previously read the first Aerisian trilogy and already loved the fantasy world the author had created, but this book made everything deeper, more resonant, and more meaningful. The descriptions are beautiful and poetic and totally immersed me in the land of Aerisia. I love how some of the magic is tied to music. It feels real! And the dragons and their riders are memorable, even though they don't play a huge part in this story.

One of the best things about this book is the friendship Annie develops with her fellow traveler from Earth, the Artan, Hannah, and the BEST part is the relationship Annie develops with Cole, the Simathe Lord who was my favorite in the first trilogy. The ending was surprising with all kinds of unexpected elements, good and bad.

I highly recommend this engrossing tale of adventure, love, betrayal, magic, fairies, dragons, and the beautiful Cherokee folklore references. I'm having a hard time writing this review because I don't want to give away spoilers but I want everyone to read it, it's that good! Can I just say, "WOW"?
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Peejay
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2021
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Annie is a star. For the last eight years she has had sell out venues. Her voice singing to millions. Now she was tired. The nightmares wouldn't leave her alone. Her parents both died. Her father's ranch waiting for her. She gave it all up for that ranch. But she never made it there. She was transported to another place....a place parallel to earth.

Annie meets Hannah. There's a good story there and also many non humans. Only Annie is human, or is she. It's an interesting story full of twists and turns. But I enjoyed it.

Read on my friends
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5.0 out of 5 stars A book so good you delay bacon to finish it.
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2018
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This is a phenomenal story that captivated my attention when I really should have been doing other things. Like cooking bacon for supper. Sarah Ashwood, this book was so good it had me willingly delay BACON! #highpraise

Excellent, clever world building with a tight focus. A sane, composed heroine who shows both strenth and vulnerability in equal measures. Also, a HUGE shout-out to a portal fantasy author who shows that not everyone who shows up in a new world needs to be gawking constantly. International travel IS "real life portal fantasy" and I really enjoyed how Annie's extensive life experiences helped her to survive in Aerisia.

Also, Annie's slow-burn romance with Cole is perfection. Complete perfection. And I LOVED the use of Cherokee elements and folklore. That was so fresh and wonderful.

In short, this book is on my "must buy autographed copy" list.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2018
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Wow. This novel was absolutely incredible. Packed with magic, adventure and all the feels, I was swept away in this story and was sad when it ended. Aerisian Refrain has basically everything you need in an epic fantasy: a compelling story, likeable characters, a *very* memorable villian, an intriguing magic system and great world building. Five stars out of five. I got an early ecopy of this book, but my opinions are my own. I have since purchased a Kindle copy to show my adoration and support of this novel, and plan to buy it in paperback when it's released.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Such an enjoyable read!
Reviewed in Australia on May 20, 2019
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I loved the different way of looking at the traditional myths and legends, and the way the main character was not the "prophecied One" who has to realise her powers and save the world, but someone who has most people against her and chooses to use her powers for good and still saves the world!
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Vicki-Author
4.0 out of 5 stars The best romance romance I've read in ages.
Reviewed in Canada on July 24, 2019
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One of the things I liked about this story was the romance. The fact that the couple barely touched each other made it so much more erotic than run-of-the-mill erotica with all it's panting and acrobatics.
The thing that kept me from giving it five stars was the main character. She was her own worst enemy, living in an alien world and never listening to advice, always dashing off without telling anyone where she was going and getting into life-threatening trouble.
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Annette Kenny
4.0 out of 5 stars Complex and full of emotion.
Reviewed in Australia on February 4, 2019
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Set in the same universe as the ‘Sunset Lands Beyond ‘ trilogy, this follows on several years later, with the introduction of a new main character who is also transported from Earth. All the familiar characters are woven together in this story along with the introduction of some new ones. While welcomed by some, Annie and the source of her power are seen as a major threat by others. As she struggles to understand and accept who she is, she must find a way to prove her allegiance and defeat her enemies. Help, friendship, and love come from unexpected quarters. Finding her true self sets her and those who her stand by her on a new path.
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