Review of Requiem For A Queen
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Review of Requiem For A Queen
[Following is a volunteer review of "Requiem For A Queen" by Kaylin McFarren.]
Requiem For A Queen
by
Kaylin McFarren
In Kaylin McFarren’s book, Requiem For A Queen, a Red War is waging between Heaven and Hell. Demon Hunters and Dragon Slayers fight Goblin Witches, Minotaurs, and frightening-looking demons of all sorts. Chaos is everywhere. Lucifer will step down from his place of power and give it to one of his children. Lucinda, his daughter, believes she should be the new Master. Wanting him dead she will go to any length to get her way. As you read on it turns out everyone wants him dead for one reason or another. Could it be for the nasty, evil, conniving things he has done since the beginning of time? Or is it his wickedness and how he can saturate our thoughts with doubt, worry, confusion, and all other types of negativity? Each chapter leads the reader to another knockdown drag-out fury of hate and violence between good and evil described in utmost detail that can put a shiver down your spine. Meanwhile, it tends to be repetitive. Each chapter speaks of new characters and their foes but it all equates to different characters, same gore.
Samara, half demon, half angel, from the clan called the Nexum Warriors is at a personal war with herself knowing good prevails over evil. She wants to do what is the right thing but the demon powers she has causes her to lash out and fight to the finish. Being kidnapped as a child she is brainwashed by her captor, Lucifer, who told her that her family doesn’t love her nor want anything to do with her. He plans on making her not only his plaything but his Queen. Trying many times to escape his wrath and cruel punishments her efforts come to naught. But Samara has a few little tricks and secrets up her sleeve that Lucifer knows nothing about. Seems they both can be a little formidable. So, how will the story end? Who will be the new victor of Hell?
Kaylin McFarren is a well-versed author who paints colorful pictures with her very well-chosen words, You can almost imagine what she is describing as if you were there. Because of her ability to bring the story to life, I can understand why some find her books enjoyable reads. Ms. McFarren has won a myriad of national literary awards as well as a nomination for the distinguished RWA Golden Heart Award for a book (FLAHERTY'S CROSSING) she co-wrote with her daughter, Kristina McMorris, in 2008. She writes in several genres such as her time-travel (HIGH FLYING), supernatural (GEHENNA), and psychological thriller series (THREADS).
When Ms. Mc Farren is not spending time exploring the recesses of her mind for new adventures to write and tantalize her fans with or participating in different charities, medical and educational organizations she spends time with her three grandsons and two furry children between one of her two homes either in Portland, Oregon, or San Diego, California.
I have given Requiem For A Queen by Kaylin McFarren, 3 out of 4 stars. This book piqued my interest initially because it is a book about Heaven and Hell and a battle that wages on between the two. Lucifer always up to no good seeking around for whom he may kill, steal and destroy is trying yet again to rule over Heaven putting himself above God and we all know how that went. This time he has competition from his daughter and the fight is on. The book is very colorfully written in that you can visualize the picture she has painted with her words. There is a fair amount of profanity and for some unknown reason, Ms. Mc Farren decided to add sexually explicit content to the storyline. For myself, it made me very uncomfortable and unfortunately altered my feelings about the book. It also was a slow read for me and I found it hard to keep my attention. I am certain the book will be enjoyed by many and that is why I gave it a 3. I believe Requiem For A Queen is intended for a mature audience who is not offended by profanity and sexually explicit content.
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Requiem For A Queen
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Requiem For A Queen
by
Kaylin McFarren
In Kaylin McFarren’s book, Requiem For A Queen, a Red War is waging between Heaven and Hell. Demon Hunters and Dragon Slayers fight Goblin Witches, Minotaurs, and frightening-looking demons of all sorts. Chaos is everywhere. Lucifer will step down from his place of power and give it to one of his children. Lucinda, his daughter, believes she should be the new Master. Wanting him dead she will go to any length to get her way. As you read on it turns out everyone wants him dead for one reason or another. Could it be for the nasty, evil, conniving things he has done since the beginning of time? Or is it his wickedness and how he can saturate our thoughts with doubt, worry, confusion, and all other types of negativity? Each chapter leads the reader to another knockdown drag-out fury of hate and violence between good and evil described in utmost detail that can put a shiver down your spine. Meanwhile, it tends to be repetitive. Each chapter speaks of new characters and their foes but it all equates to different characters, same gore.
Samara, half demon, half angel, from the clan called the Nexum Warriors is at a personal war with herself knowing good prevails over evil. She wants to do what is the right thing but the demon powers she has causes her to lash out and fight to the finish. Being kidnapped as a child she is brainwashed by her captor, Lucifer, who told her that her family doesn’t love her nor want anything to do with her. He plans on making her not only his plaything but his Queen. Trying many times to escape his wrath and cruel punishments her efforts come to naught. But Samara has a few little tricks and secrets up her sleeve that Lucifer knows nothing about. Seems they both can be a little formidable. So, how will the story end? Who will be the new victor of Hell?
Kaylin McFarren is a well-versed author who paints colorful pictures with her very well-chosen words, You can almost imagine what she is describing as if you were there. Because of her ability to bring the story to life, I can understand why some find her books enjoyable reads. Ms. McFarren has won a myriad of national literary awards as well as a nomination for the distinguished RWA Golden Heart Award for a book (FLAHERTY'S CROSSING) she co-wrote with her daughter, Kristina McMorris, in 2008. She writes in several genres such as her time-travel (HIGH FLYING), supernatural (GEHENNA), and psychological thriller series (THREADS).
When Ms. Mc Farren is not spending time exploring the recesses of her mind for new adventures to write and tantalize her fans with or participating in different charities, medical and educational organizations she spends time with her three grandsons and two furry children between one of her two homes either in Portland, Oregon, or San Diego, California.
I have given Requiem For A Queen by Kaylin McFarren, 3 out of 4 stars. This book piqued my interest initially because it is a book about Heaven and Hell and a battle that wages on between the two. Lucifer always up to no good seeking around for whom he may kill, steal and destroy is trying yet again to rule over Heaven putting himself above God and we all know how that went. This time he has competition from his daughter and the fight is on. The book is very colorfully written in that you can visualize the picture she has painted with her words. There is a fair amount of profanity and for some unknown reason, Ms. Mc Farren decided to add sexually explicit content to the storyline. For myself, it made me very uncomfortable and unfortunately altered my feelings about the book. It also was a slow read for me and I found it hard to keep my attention. I am certain the book will be enjoyed by many and that is why I gave it a 3. I believe Requiem For A Queen is intended for a mature audience who is not offended by profanity and sexually explicit content.
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Requiem For A Queen
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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