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Songs of the Amaranthine #2
Followed by Thunder
One sister, a pure light that beckons, the other, a fierce light that burns.
Fira and her sister are chased out of another village. Fleeing on foot across the empty moors, they’re caught by a storm that roars like the monsters ever in pursuit. But the wind changes and the thundering brings a stampede of defenders who carry them off to a secret place. Where mares dance and rabbits mine. Where the lost clans hid a lasting treasure. Where the girls’ curse is considered a blessing.
Fira and her sister are chased out of another village. Fleeing on foot across the empty moors, they’re caught by a storm that roars like the monsters ever in pursuit. But the wind changes and the thundering brings a stampede of defenders who carry them off to a secret place. Where mares dance and rabbits mine. Where the lost clans hid a lasting treasure. Where the girls’ curse is considered a blessing.
94 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 4, 2019
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Forthright .
38 books546 followersa teller of tales with a fondness for unlikely friendships, wary alliances, unexpected upshots, hard-won trust, diverse cultures, found family, local legends, and folksome things. Author of the Immortal Holmes series, paranormal mysteries with a steampunk aesthetic set in an alternate history & the romantically-inclined Amaranthine Saga, with all of its attendant short stories & serials.
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May 4, 2019
A Beginning
In this story we hear the tale that starts on of the most famous families in Inbetween history. The main couple fit well together in an awkward almost-adolescent way. They are cute and I just wanted to shout to each one that the other feels the same. Like I said, they are awkward but in the most adorable and sweet way. All in all, a great read.
In this story we hear the tale that starts on of the most famous families in Inbetween history. The main couple fit well together in an awkward almost-adolescent way. They are cute and I just wanted to shout to each one that the other feels the same. Like I said, they are awkward but in the most adorable and sweet way. All in all, a great read.
May 13, 2019
Followed by Thunder brings more light into the history and world of Amaranthine! Forthright crafts an excellent short story of two girls and their encounter with a growing cooperative.
Always look for the twinkling bits sprinkled into her stories!
Always look for the twinkling bits sprinkled into her stories!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 7, 2019
The Song of the Amaranthine short stories are terrific because they provide backstory for the world of the Amaranthine, showing what happened many years before our story begins.
Followed by Thunder shows early horses, rabbits, and humans. The horses are both shapeshifters and can fly (when they are old enough. Foals don't fly, which would be a nightmare for their caregivers). Shapeshifting and flying are very useful magical abilities to have.
I especially enjoy the Amaranthine world because of the love stories. Boy-meets-girl, cultural misunderstandings ensue, but it is so interesting to see how these cultural differences are worked out (or not) through the story.
Can't wait for the next regular Amaranthine novel!
Followed by Thunder shows early horses, rabbits, and humans. The horses are both shapeshifters and can fly (when they are old enough. Foals don't fly, which would be a nightmare for their caregivers). Shapeshifting and flying are very useful magical abilities to have.
I especially enjoy the Amaranthine world because of the love stories. Boy-meets-girl, cultural misunderstandings ensue, but it is so interesting to see how these cultural differences are worked out (or not) through the story.
Can't wait for the next regular Amaranthine novel!
May 7, 2019
Rescued by a Horse Clan, Fira and her sister, wait for the bad things to find them. But maybe this time, they've found a place that can accept them?
Why I started this book: Forthright is a gentle fantasy/paranormal author and I love her imaginative take on magic.
Why I finished it: Quick, delightful read. It is fun to get the story of the first reavers and Amaranthine.
Why I started this book: Forthright is a gentle fantasy/paranormal author and I love her imaginative take on magic.
Why I finished it: Quick, delightful read. It is fun to get the story of the first reavers and Amaranthine.
May 3, 2022
I bought Tsumiko & the Enslaved Fox because Ilona Andrews is one of my favorite authors and she featured it on her blog. (2018ish) I'm so glad she did.
This is a truly unique world with a wide variety of interesting characters. I'd recommend this book. It's diverse enough to read with your children or alone. There is great world building, wonderful storytelling with all the feels that continues to bring me back for more Forthright books.
This is a truly unique world with a wide variety of interesting characters. I'd recommend this book. It's diverse enough to read with your children or alone. There is great world building, wonderful storytelling with all the feels that continues to bring me back for more Forthright books.
May 14, 2019
Lovely take of two sisters struggling to find a place to fit in. One a beacon the other a protector, they have little understanding of who they are and their true purpose in life. Read along as they are taken in by the Horse clan and the Rabbit clan of the Amaranthine. Deftly written coming of age take woven in the myth of the Amaranthine in the time before humans knew of their existence.
May 8, 2019
Wonderful as always
This was a wonderful novella. I really enjoyed the interaction between Fira and Riker, good character development and it’s always fun to see more of the Amaranthine world.
This was a wonderful novella. I really enjoyed the interaction between Fira and Riker, good character development and it’s always fun to see more of the Amaranthine world.
May 10, 2019
Beautifully crafted
Always a pleasure to read any of Forthright’s books. There are so many different magical cultures that I am left surprised by the amount of creativeness. Also, so far I love them all. Thanks for writing!
Always a pleasure to read any of Forthright’s books. There are so many different magical cultures that I am left surprised by the amount of creativeness. Also, so far I love them all. Thanks for writing!
March 11, 2021
Another great story
This is another wonderful addition to the amaranthine storyline. It stands on its own as an enthralling tale and also adds more layers to the amaranthine worldview.
This is another wonderful addition to the amaranthine storyline. It stands on its own as an enthralling tale and also adds more layers to the amaranthine worldview.
May 4, 2019
Wonderful
Another wonderful book from the amaranthine world by Forthright. Thoroughly loving this world and each book leaves me eagerly awaiting the next!
Another wonderful book from the amaranthine world by Forthright. Thoroughly loving this world and each book leaves me eagerly awaiting the next!
May 7, 2019
Another lovely, cute, enjoyable tale within the Amaranthine World
May 20, 2019
Charming
This is the second short story in her Amaranthine saga. These are filling in the background story before the Amaranthine became known. They are well written and the stories always leave me wanting more. This one tells us more about the horse and rabbit clans and more about the beginning of Reavers. There is also a sweet romance. No spoilers. Enjoy the story. It took me under 2 hours to read it.
This is the second short story in her Amaranthine saga. These are filling in the background story before the Amaranthine became known. They are well written and the stories always leave me wanting more. This one tells us more about the horse and rabbit clans and more about the beginning of Reavers. There is also a sweet romance. No spoilers. Enjoy the story. It took me under 2 hours to read it.
June 16, 2019
Sweet
Another sweet short story that acts as a prequel to the world Forthright has created. This you could read without the others but it is enhanced by knowing this world.
Another sweet short story that acts as a prequel to the world Forthright has created. This you could read without the others but it is enhanced by knowing this world.
June 17, 2019
Lovely
I very much enjoyed this installment of Songs of the Amaranthine! Forthy’s mixture of delicate + deep will always hit the spot for me 😌☺️
I very much enjoyed this installment of Songs of the Amaranthine! Forthy’s mixture of delicate + deep will always hit the spot for me 😌☺️
September 15, 2019
Short but delightful
A nice story about new beginnings and old strengths. The person you help may be the person you need in the future.
A nice story about new beginnings and old strengths. The person you help may be the person you need in the future.
December 2, 2019
Two thumbs up!
Another reason to follow the songs! Great melody and hope that more follow. Don't worry about the order of books. These stand on their own.
Another reason to follow the songs! Great melody and hope that more follow. Don't worry about the order of books. These stand on their own.
January 31, 2020
Happy time with Forthy's sorcery
I fell in love with these characters from the start. I consider it time well spent, being in Forthy's enchanted universe.
I fell in love with these characters from the start. I consider it time well spent, being in Forthy's enchanted universe.
October 26, 2021
This was an adorable story! The horses, the rabbits and the dragons. Loved every character!! Such a fun read! I adore these stories. Fira was a slow burn, but a fun one!
March 31, 2022
This wasn't the worst of the group of 4 stories, but still had queerbaiting that has become a glaring problem with this authors writing.
February 10, 2024
Songs of the Amaranthine #2 Novella
Fira and her sister are rescued by a horse clan while fleeing. Really enjoyed this novella about them, those they meet, the connections they made.
Fira and her sister are rescued by a horse clan while fleeing. Really enjoyed this novella about them, those they meet, the connections they made.
June 7, 2019
Another stellar story by Forthright about a beautiful world where intimacy is embraced rather than shunned. I find it really hits home with me as these characters actually crave someones soul and there may be no sexual passion, just the craving to be with this person that feeds your soul. There is affection without shame.
Its a different type of intimacy, being drawn to who they are inside with no care about what the look like on the outside.
I have felt it with someone, the compulsion to just be with them with no romantic expectation but I ran away rather than embracing it openly since I had no way to understand what I was feeling.
I think we all can have emotional/spiritual connections with others that have nothing to do with sex, but it doesn't seem to be recognized.
This series makes me FEEL deeply in a good way and I really appreciate it!
Its a different type of intimacy, being drawn to who they are inside with no care about what the look like on the outside.
I have felt it with someone, the compulsion to just be with them with no romantic expectation but I ran away rather than embracing it openly since I had no way to understand what I was feeling.
I think we all can have emotional/spiritual connections with others that have nothing to do with sex, but it doesn't seem to be recognized.
This series makes me FEEL deeply in a good way and I really appreciate it!
August 24, 2019
I really liked this novella. It's a folktale, or maybe ancient backstory, that relates to a modern fantasy world. It's an origin story for the magical humans who are entwined with the shifter community. Specifically, the origin of the Wards, the people who work with magic-infused stones. There are 2 sisters saved by horse shifters who join their peaceful community and spark a line of powerful magic humans. They also fight a couple dragons.
May 5, 2019
I enjoy these insights into how the Amaranthine came to organize and everything. Although some spots where the very humans were put into situations where the amaranthine were more prone to physical touch than the humans were used to, felt awkward. But I liked how the rest paned out and the introduction to new cultures.
July 11, 2022
Fira and Rickery have become my favorite couple (ship). I love Tsumiko and Argent, but the tenderness between Ricker and Fira is my cup of tea. I'm also happy that Willum ended up with the sister. This one made me miss the friendly Dragon which took my heart away in Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal.
May 5, 2019
Second story in Amaranthine world. Fira and Lufu are sisters who are being chased by monsters when they are rescued by people from the horseclan. There they are taught to use the crystals and Fira falls in love with Colt Ricker.
September 17, 2024
This was a fantastic read, seeing this early history, it was so great!
*First Read August 10th, 2022*
Oh, this was a really great story, about learning about the different Reaver classes! Such a great read!
*First Read August 10th, 2022*
Oh, this was a really great story, about learning about the different Reaver classes! Such a great read!
December 12, 2022
Another sweet story!
I love jumping into the history of the reavers and the Amaranthine. These will always be an auto-buy for me.
I love jumping into the history of the reavers and the Amaranthine. These will always be an auto-buy for me.
July 30, 2019
3.5 stars.
August 15, 2019
It's Forthright you folks, and as usual its beautiful, well written and leaving you with a happy feeling and a sense of fulfillment ;)
July 20, 2020
I loved this. I hope we will see more of them in other books.
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