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The Oracle #2
The Oracle's Hatchling
Ling is hated by everyone in the Monastery because his birth killed his mother. He hopes Caste testing will ease his troubles—either his rank will be so low that everyone will forget about him, or it will be so high they’ll be forced to respect him. What he doesn’t expect is to walk out of the testing chamber with an egg emblazoned across his back. Laughed out of the Monastery, Ling hides away in Altnoia, where he becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow King Edan and the Oracle who supports him.
The ringleader behind the plot is Prince Damarion, son of the evil despot who forced King Edan to flee in the first place—but the prince’s motives don’t match Ling’s expectations. He doesn’t anticipate a friendship, either, or what that friendship would become and the choices he would be forced to make.
The ringleader behind the plot is Prince Damarion, son of the evil despot who forced King Edan to flee in the first place—but the prince’s motives don’t match Ling’s expectations. He doesn’t anticipate a friendship, either, or what that friendship would become and the choices he would be forced to make.
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Mell Eight
69 books276 followersWhen Mell Eight was in high school, she discovered dragons. Beautiful, wondrous creatures that took her on epic adventures both to faraway lands and on journeys of the heart. Mell wanted to create dragons of her own, so she put pen to paper. Mell Eight is now known for her own soaring dragons, as well as for other wonderful characters dancing across the pages of her books. While she mostly writes paranormal or fantasy stories, she has been seen exploring the real world once or twice.
For more information on Mell’s stories and future writing plans, visit her website.
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March 17, 2023
I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I really liked this book. I found Ling to be a relatable character, and I liked that the cruel way in which he was treated didn't make him a hard or a cold person. I liked how he reached out to the Prince, and how the two men learned to trust in each other. The plot was well done, and I liked that it was about more than brute force, but about trust, and openness, and learning to have faith in others. The ending was well done, and fit the mood of the story, and the characters well.
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I really liked this book. I found Ling to be a relatable character, and I liked that the cruel way in which he was treated didn't make him a hard or a cold person. I liked how he reached out to the Prince, and how the two men learned to trust in each other. The plot was well done, and I liked that it was about more than brute force, but about trust, and openness, and learning to have faith in others. The ending was well done, and fit the mood of the story, and the characters well.
art credit - Element Butterfly by GrafixGirlIreland
October 26, 2019
Very good
4 ⭐️
I really enjoyed this one. Long and Rion both have similar issues with people not seeing them and being mean to them, I enjoyed that they each had a different outlook on that.
I felt for Ling at the start to be so seperate from childhood was sad but he did everything he could to be seen and left when directed by the oracle. I liked their relationship.
I thought the relationship between Ling and Rion was done well and was built up throughout the book
Looking forward to the next one
4 ⭐️
I really enjoyed this one. Long and Rion both have similar issues with people not seeing them and being mean to them, I enjoyed that they each had a different outlook on that.
I felt for Ling at the start to be so seperate from childhood was sad but he did everything he could to be seen and left when directed by the oracle. I liked their relationship.
I thought the relationship between Ling and Rion was done well and was built up throughout the book
Looking forward to the next one
August 4, 2015
3.5
This second book worked better for me.
I adored Ling, and watching Rion open up as the couple grew was sweet.
Finding out a little more on the Egg tattoo was good, but again I can't help feeling we are missing so much more, if only these were longer with a touch more detail. But I guess thats just me being greedy lol.
I look forward to the next instalment.
ETA I'm starting to realise these books work much better when read back to back. The Oracle is still confusing at times, but I'm getting a better feel with each story.
This second book worked better for me.
I adored Ling, and watching Rion open up as the couple grew was sweet.
Finding out a little more on the Egg tattoo was good, but again I can't help feeling we are missing so much more, if only these were longer with a touch more detail. But I guess thats just me being greedy lol.
I look forward to the next instalment.
ETA I'm starting to realise these books work much better when read back to back. The Oracle is still confusing at times, but I'm getting a better feel with each story.
August 5, 2017
*NOTE: This is a review of the entire series*
I love reading LGBTQ+ fiction. I also love reading fantasy books. When the two genres are combined, it's a must read for me. I saw the Oracle series, and fell in love with the covers. After seeing them, I knew I had to read the series. Unfortunately, after reading all four books in the series, it was just okay. There were parts that I liked, but the parts that I disliked outweighed that.
I have different feelings about each of the books. In the first book in the series, The Oracle's Flame, the twincest made me very uncomfortable. I did love the way that both of the guys fell in love with who they did, but the twincest just creeped me out. However, I did think that the next book in the series, The Oracle's Hatchling was enjoyable. I had problems with a few things in the book, but I thought it brought something new and different to the story of the dragon's world that Mell Eight had created. The third book in the series, The Oracle's Golem was really good as well. I liked how the two main characters took the time to build their relationship, instead of just instantly falling in love. I did expect a different ending to The Oracle's Golem, and was really disappointed when it didn't happen. The last book in the series, The Oracle's Sprite, was just weird. I wasn't sure what to think of it at first. when the big plot twist was revealed, I understood it better, but I still thought it was odd. It was definitely my least favorite book in the series.
Even though I have a lot of mixed feelings on The Oracle series, I did find it enjoyable. The ending of The Oracle's Sprite said that there would be a fifth book, but as far as I know, it was never released. If a fifth book does get released, I will probably read it because I've invested a lot in reading the series up until this point.
I love reading LGBTQ+ fiction. I also love reading fantasy books. When the two genres are combined, it's a must read for me. I saw the Oracle series, and fell in love with the covers. After seeing them, I knew I had to read the series. Unfortunately, after reading all four books in the series, it was just okay. There were parts that I liked, but the parts that I disliked outweighed that.
I have different feelings about each of the books. In the first book in the series, The Oracle's Flame, the twincest made me very uncomfortable. I did love the way that both of the guys fell in love with who they did, but the twincest just creeped me out. However, I did think that the next book in the series, The Oracle's Hatchling was enjoyable. I had problems with a few things in the book, but I thought it brought something new and different to the story of the dragon's world that Mell Eight had created. The third book in the series, The Oracle's Golem was really good as well. I liked how the two main characters took the time to build their relationship, instead of just instantly falling in love. I did expect a different ending to The Oracle's Golem, and was really disappointed when it didn't happen. The last book in the series, The Oracle's Sprite, was just weird. I wasn't sure what to think of it at first. when the big plot twist was revealed, I understood it better, but I still thought it was odd. It was definitely my least favorite book in the series.
Even though I have a lot of mixed feelings on The Oracle series, I did find it enjoyable. The ending of The Oracle's Sprite said that there would be a fifth book, but as far as I know, it was never released. If a fifth book does get released, I will probably read it because I've invested a lot in reading the series up until this point.
October 11, 2022
The Oracle's Hatchling is about Ling. Ling is from a rare dragon caste that no one remembers, and they all treat him horribly. The Oracle’s send him to the Altonia where the Fire Dragon now lives. There he works as a servant and gets to know Prince Damarion, who’s father was the previous king until Prince Edan came back and reclaimed his crown. Ling realizes that the prince is lonely and they become friends. When Damarion’s life is in danger, Ling protects him, and we learn the true meaning of his caste. He’s of the rare Ether caste and represents all, air, water, earth and fire. Overall, this was my favorite! Well written with fast pacing. 5 stars
March 4, 2014
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I really, really liked this one. It’s almost like a fairy tale where the ugly duckling turns into a beautiful swan and two men – Ling and Prince Damarion – are so lonely their lives have been completely miserable. Now, they are both in positions that make their lives even more hellacious causing Ling to runaway and find employment in Prince Rion’s castle. From there they meet when no other servant wants to take Rion his meal and what eventually blossoms is not only a friendship but a love as well.
There’s something about this short little story that really gets to me. I just adored it and I loved both Ling and Rion. Where Ling has been hated for simply being the son of the Oracle, Rion has been hated for being the son of the False King. They are like two peas in a pod and completely understand each other because of what they’ve had to endure simply for being born they way they were. It’s sad but it’s also sweet the way they connect so easily. The story is about that connection but also about them finding out the truth and really understanding who they are inside. And let’s just say, they are both surprised in what they end up finding out by the end.
My only issues with this one is that, again, it is too short. I would have loved to see Ling and Rion while they got to know each other. So many conversations and pranks they played that was just told instead of shown. I missed out on that. Another thing is that six years have passed since events in The Oracle's Flame end and A LOT has happened such as how Prince Edan got the throne back. I was a little confused because we didn’t get to see that taking place in The Oracle's Flame nor in this book so I was a little disappointed we didn’t experience something that seemed so crucial.
All in all, this was still a good story. It’s sweet and a little sad but short enough that you could read it in under an hour. I really enjoyed it and I’m eagerly awaiting the next installment, The Oracle’s Golem!
I really, really liked this one. It’s almost like a fairy tale where the ugly duckling turns into a beautiful swan and two men – Ling and Prince Damarion – are so lonely their lives have been completely miserable. Now, they are both in positions that make their lives even more hellacious causing Ling to runaway and find employment in Prince Rion’s castle. From there they meet when no other servant wants to take Rion his meal and what eventually blossoms is not only a friendship but a love as well.
There’s something about this short little story that really gets to me. I just adored it and I loved both Ling and Rion. Where Ling has been hated for simply being the son of the Oracle, Rion has been hated for being the son of the False King. They are like two peas in a pod and completely understand each other because of what they’ve had to endure simply for being born they way they were. It’s sad but it’s also sweet the way they connect so easily. The story is about that connection but also about them finding out the truth and really understanding who they are inside. And let’s just say, they are both surprised in what they end up finding out by the end.
My only issues with this one is that, again, it is too short. I would have loved to see Ling and Rion while they got to know each other. So many conversations and pranks they played that was just told instead of shown. I missed out on that. Another thing is that six years have passed since events in The Oracle's Flame end and A LOT has happened such as how Prince Edan got the throne back. I was a little confused because we didn’t get to see that taking place in The Oracle's Flame nor in this book so I was a little disappointed we didn’t experience something that seemed so crucial.
All in all, this was still a good story. It’s sweet and a little sad but short enough that you could read it in under an hour. I really enjoyed it and I’m eagerly awaiting the next installment, The Oracle’s Golem!
June 11, 2015
Ling is the most disliked and ridiculed person who lives at the monastery. His birth was the cause of the former Oracle’s death and despite the fact that Ling was just an innocent baby, the rest of the monastery’s occupants still blame the young man today. Ling is finally old enough to enter the testing chamber and sees this as his only chance to end the disapproval he’s forced to live with. He’ll test into a caste and either be forgotten or respected should he rank high enough. When he emerges tattooed with a giant cracked egg, the Oracle encourages him to run from the monastery and take refuge in Altnoia where King Edan now rules.
Working in the castle kitchens, Ling encounters Prince Damarion, who has been hiding away in his rooms beneath the castle since his evil father lost the crown. Ling feels an instant kinship with the angry young prince, who understands what it’s like to be reviled for something that wasn’t his fault. When Damarion confides in Ling that a treasonous plot is brewing, Ling realizes just how much he’s come to care for Rion.
The Oracle’s Hatchling takes place six years after the events in the first book. Prince Edan has long won back his crown and I was definitely disappointed that we didn’t get to see that happen. However, there was still a battle and for some reason it struck me as odd that the men were fighting with guns. Not odd, bad. I actually enjoyed it. When I think dragons and castles and pirates, I think sword fights so it seemed somewhat novel that they were having a gunfight instead. Yes, I know pirates had guns but it just struck me as something worth mentioning that I liked.
The pranks that Rion and Ling began playing on the court were also fun to read. It just added a bit of lightness to the plot, not that it was in anyway heavy or dark but it allowed me to see a different side to two characters that are rather solemn. It also brought the characters from the first book into this story some more, which is always a bonus in my opinion.
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Working in the castle kitchens, Ling encounters Prince Damarion, who has been hiding away in his rooms beneath the castle since his evil father lost the crown. Ling feels an instant kinship with the angry young prince, who understands what it’s like to be reviled for something that wasn’t his fault. When Damarion confides in Ling that a treasonous plot is brewing, Ling realizes just how much he’s come to care for Rion.
The Oracle’s Hatchling takes place six years after the events in the first book. Prince Edan has long won back his crown and I was definitely disappointed that we didn’t get to see that happen. However, there was still a battle and for some reason it struck me as odd that the men were fighting with guns. Not odd, bad. I actually enjoyed it. When I think dragons and castles and pirates, I think sword fights so it seemed somewhat novel that they were having a gunfight instead. Yes, I know pirates had guns but it just struck me as something worth mentioning that I liked.
The pranks that Rion and Ling began playing on the court were also fun to read. It just added a bit of lightness to the plot, not that it was in anyway heavy or dark but it allowed me to see a different side to two characters that are rather solemn. It also brought the characters from the first book into this story some more, which is always a bonus in my opinion.
Reviewed for Love Bytes Reviews
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March 7, 2014
POV: Third Person (limited)
Kisses: 3.5 out of 5 (a good book. Maybe something you wouldn't remember, but a good easy read)
“The Oracle’s Hatchling” is the second story in a fantasy series. The books can be read as standalones, but characters from the first do appear in, and have influence on, the second.
Ling is an orphan, raised in the monastery, and used to being ignored at best. Determined to better his standing, he grabs at what he sees as his first and best chance. The Choosing doesn’t guarantee anything, often hopefuls have to return several times before they are accepted for testing. Ling is hell-bent on at least making the attempt, sure he won’t get another chance due to those who hate him for his mother’s death, and is successful. But his testing reveals unusual results. So he takes the chance to leave the monastery before laughter turns to something more lethal.
As with all Mell Eight’s books (that I’ve read, anyway), things go relatively smoothly. Having been the subject of gossip and rumour his entire life, he chooses to ignore what he hears about the prince. This means that when Ling actually meets Prince Damarion, his opinion is not negatively biased. In fact, the similarities he can see in how they’ve been treated causes him to be a bit more forgiving of the prince’s rough edges.
I really loved the “crab” dinner. It made me chuckle.
I have found that Mell Eight tends to write enjoyable romances with interesting worlds. This one is no different. If you enjoy reading formulaic romance, I suggest you take a look at this one.
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Kisses: 3.5 out of 5 (a good book. Maybe something you wouldn't remember, but a good easy read)
“The Oracle’s Hatchling” is the second story in a fantasy series. The books can be read as standalones, but characters from the first do appear in, and have influence on, the second.
Ling is an orphan, raised in the monastery, and used to being ignored at best. Determined to better his standing, he grabs at what he sees as his first and best chance. The Choosing doesn’t guarantee anything, often hopefuls have to return several times before they are accepted for testing. Ling is hell-bent on at least making the attempt, sure he won’t get another chance due to those who hate him for his mother’s death, and is successful. But his testing reveals unusual results. So he takes the chance to leave the monastery before laughter turns to something more lethal.
As with all Mell Eight’s books (that I’ve read, anyway), things go relatively smoothly. Having been the subject of gossip and rumour his entire life, he chooses to ignore what he hears about the prince. This means that when Ling actually meets Prince Damarion, his opinion is not negatively biased. In fact, the similarities he can see in how they’ve been treated causes him to be a bit more forgiving of the prince’s rough edges.
I really loved the “crab” dinner. It made me chuckle.
I have found that Mell Eight tends to write enjoyable romances with interesting worlds. This one is no different. If you enjoy reading formulaic romance, I suggest you take a look at this one.
BUY LINK:
http://www.lessthanthreepress.com/boo...
September 8, 2016
To be honest, when I started this book I was a bit confused about what exactly was going on. Because it felt like the story almost started in the middle. But the one thing that I can say that I’m extremely glad about is that the author DID add a bit of the history of the main character. So you are able to find out more of what is going on.
I do like that the characters that were in the first book in the series were brought back into this story. Being able to follow up with what was going on with them was awesome. And I did enjoy that even though the author added that information, the trio didn’t take over this story.
The characters in this book were quite a bit more sexual than the first story. In a way, I did enjoy that fact, but on the other hand I think that if they wouldn’t have been, it would have still been a good story. Ling’s character is by far my favorite one out of the series so far. With everything that he has been though, and that he was still pushing on, just made him that much more likeable for me. Damarion’s character I am not really sure what to feel about him. I thought that he was a good match for Ling, but I personally didn’t like him.
One thing about this book though was after the beginning part with Ling, it became very predictable. I was a bit disappointed in that fact, which is the reason that I couldn’t rate the book higher. I do also wish that the story would have been longer. But despite all of that, I will read the next book in the series.
Reviewed by Crystal for Crystal’s Many Reviewers
*Copy provided for honest review*
I do like that the characters that were in the first book in the series were brought back into this story. Being able to follow up with what was going on with them was awesome. And I did enjoy that even though the author added that information, the trio didn’t take over this story.
The characters in this book were quite a bit more sexual than the first story. In a way, I did enjoy that fact, but on the other hand I think that if they wouldn’t have been, it would have still been a good story. Ling’s character is by far my favorite one out of the series so far. With everything that he has been though, and that he was still pushing on, just made him that much more likeable for me. Damarion’s character I am not really sure what to feel about him. I thought that he was a good match for Ling, but I personally didn’t like him.
One thing about this book though was after the beginning part with Ling, it became very predictable. I was a bit disappointed in that fact, which is the reason that I couldn’t rate the book higher. I do also wish that the story would have been longer. But despite all of that, I will read the next book in the series.
Reviewed by Crystal for Crystal’s Many Reviewers
*Copy provided for honest review*
April 2, 2014
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
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"Mell Eight manages to take two young men, different in status but not in the manner in which they both were made outsiders by events outside their control, and make them both realistic and worthy of our compassion. Ling has suffered the worst, he lost his mother and then any place he might have had in the caste societies that live within the Monastery. Constantly taunted and belittled, his only hope for something better, goes seriously awry or so the author makes us think. The descriptions of the relationship between Ling and the Oracle are tender and bittersweet, almost guaranteed to bring forth a tear or two. And the moment in which Ling leaves the Monastery and everything he knows for the outside for the first time is something we can relate to, that first step into an unknown future that requires you to leave home maybe forever….."
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August 11, 2014
The story itself is pretty decent - a young man who's been outcast from his old life at the Monastery where he was either abused or ignored finds his way into the life of another young man who has similar issues, complicated by his being the son of a deposed king and the focus of rebellion by those who wish to return to the corruptness of the past. The two find they're kindred spirits and take to pulling pranks around the castle to enliven the days for each of them. It would have been nice to see more of the pranks these two pulled, but it's not that long of a story. The whole plot around the attempted coup is rather shortened by the shortness of this story, making it almost too simple.
One thing I will say, however, is that Ms. Eight should stay away from describing anything more intimate than a kiss between two people because .
One thing I will say, however, is that Ms. Eight should stay away from describing anything more intimate than a kiss between two people because .
December 1, 2015
I loved this installment of this series. This one had no rough start and dove straight into the action. Ling was a character I definitely grabbed onto and could relate to. The plot carries from beginning to end, and I love the twist about who Ling is. There was a lot going on, and it was great to see the characters from book 1 back even thought a good number of years had passed in the interim.
The descriptions of the castle and the characters really came through in this one and I was able to visualize everything. I rarely give out 5 stars, but this short definitely deserves it. Can’t wait to read book 3.
My only issue is that it could have used one more round of editing; it’s especially noticeable when characters names are spelled incorrectly.
**I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review from Inked Rainbow Reads**
~AJ
The descriptions of the castle and the characters really came through in this one and I was able to visualize everything. I rarely give out 5 stars, but this short definitely deserves it. Can’t wait to read book 3.
My only issue is that it could have used one more round of editing; it’s especially noticeable when characters names are spelled incorrectly.
**I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review from Inked Rainbow Reads**
~AJ
February 19, 2017
FIRST RE-READ 19 February 2017
There's just such a beautiful, naive, innocent hopefulness to these that makes them perfect escapist reading. If only they were longer!
ORIGINAL REVIEW 31 March 2015
I actually thoroughly enjoyed this. I liked that we got to see the characters from #1 and that we got to meet two more completely endearing characters. I still think this world is among the most fascinating I've yet encountered in m/m fantasy. I think the only think I wish were different is that I couldn't help wishing I'd gotten to see more of how this world functions normally before reading about such a huge exception to that normality.
Still fantastically fun. And I'm glad there's already a #3.
There's just such a beautiful, naive, innocent hopefulness to these that makes them perfect escapist reading. If only they were longer!
ORIGINAL REVIEW 31 March 2015
I actually thoroughly enjoyed this. I liked that we got to see the characters from #1 and that we got to meet two more completely endearing characters. I still think this world is among the most fascinating I've yet encountered in m/m fantasy. I think the only think I wish were different is that I couldn't help wishing I'd gotten to see more of how this world functions normally before reading about such a huge exception to that normality.
Still fantastically fun. And I'm glad there's already a #3.
April 22, 2014
Um... the story was written nice.... Dragon-themed books really riles me up especially this author's books but it was written short and a little bit fast-paced(?) that's why I give 4 only.
But all in all, it was good book and I recommend it for anyone who loves dragon and men.
But all in all, it was good book and I recommend it for anyone who loves dragon and men.
October 13, 2014
Short but sweet
For a short novelist was great. I feel that the characters could have been fleshed out a bit more. However the overall concept was well put together. The characters sweet, and more than endearing.
For a short novelist was great. I feel that the characters could have been fleshed out a bit more. However the overall concept was well put together. The characters sweet, and more than endearing.
February 18, 2020
Short
If t by is book was not written by smell eight I would not have bought it. She is a good author do not get me wrong. It is just expensive to pay r dollars for a book that is not even 100 pages long. I will admit it is a good story though.
If t by is book was not written by smell eight I would not have bought it. She is a good author do not get me wrong. It is just expensive to pay r dollars for a book that is not even 100 pages long. I will admit it is a good story though.
February 4, 2022
Me encantó, de verdad solo rogaría por libros mucho más largos, pero está historia fue increíble.
Amo la forma en que la autora narra, la creación de los personajes y de un universo de dragones tan encantador.
Amo la forma en que la autora narra, la creación de los personajes y de un universo de dragones tan encantador.
May 8, 2024
Another sweet short story. Nothing special, but fun to read!
December 4, 2022
Title: The Oralce’s Hatchling
Author: Mell Eight
Publisher: NineStar Press
ISBN: 978-1-64890-521-6
Buy Link: https://ninestarpress.com/product/the...
Reviewer: Teresa Fallen Angel
Blurb:
The Oracle 2
Ling is hated by everyone in the Monastery because his birth killed his mother. He hopes Caste testing will ease his troubles—either his rank will be so low that everyone will forget about him, or it will be so high they’ll be forced to respect him. What he doesn’t expect is to walk out of the testing chamber with an egg emblazoned across his back. Laughed out of the Monastery, Ling hides away in Altnoia, where he becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow King Edan and the Oracle who supports him.
The ringleader behind the plot is Prince Damarion, son of the evil despot who forced King Edan to flee in the first place—but the prince’s motives don’t match Ling’s expectations. He doesn’t anticipate a friendship, either, or what that friendship would become and the choices he would be forced to make.
Total Score: 5/5
Reviewer: Teresa Fallen Angel
Summary:
Ling has always been treated terribly by most of the members of the Monastery because they blamed him for death of his mother. Now his mom loved him, but there was more going on thenanyone understood. IT was time again for the testing and Ling was determined to prove his worth to the community and force them to respect him. The Oracle know it was time, but after undergoing testing Ling left the chamber with an egg on his back. The Oracle was happy, but Ling was a laughing stock. Upon the suggestion of The Oracle, Ling travels to Altnoia where his new adventure is about to begin.
Things on the surface seem calm, but there is a storm brewing forcing Ling into the center. Prince Damarion is the son of the ousted king so many people don’t trust him. Ling understands the hurt and betrayal in Rion’s eyes that he sees in his.
This is a wonderful edition to The Oracle series.
Author: Mell Eight
Publisher: NineStar Press
ISBN: 978-1-64890-521-6
Buy Link: https://ninestarpress.com/product/the...
Reviewer: Teresa Fallen Angel
Blurb:
The Oracle 2
Ling is hated by everyone in the Monastery because his birth killed his mother. He hopes Caste testing will ease his troubles—either his rank will be so low that everyone will forget about him, or it will be so high they’ll be forced to respect him. What he doesn’t expect is to walk out of the testing chamber with an egg emblazoned across his back. Laughed out of the Monastery, Ling hides away in Altnoia, where he becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow King Edan and the Oracle who supports him.
The ringleader behind the plot is Prince Damarion, son of the evil despot who forced King Edan to flee in the first place—but the prince’s motives don’t match Ling’s expectations. He doesn’t anticipate a friendship, either, or what that friendship would become and the choices he would be forced to make.
Total Score: 5/5
Reviewer: Teresa Fallen Angel
Summary:
Ling has always been treated terribly by most of the members of the Monastery because they blamed him for death of his mother. Now his mom loved him, but there was more going on thenanyone understood. IT was time again for the testing and Ling was determined to prove his worth to the community and force them to respect him. The Oracle know it was time, but after undergoing testing Ling left the chamber with an egg on his back. The Oracle was happy, but Ling was a laughing stock. Upon the suggestion of The Oracle, Ling travels to Altnoia where his new adventure is about to begin.
Things on the surface seem calm, but there is a storm brewing forcing Ling into the center. Prince Damarion is the son of the ousted king so many people don’t trust him. Ling understands the hurt and betrayal in Rion’s eyes that he sees in his.
This is a wonderful edition to The Oracle series.
February 18, 2024
reread 2024
I enjoyed this one more than the first.
I felt for Ling greatly at the start and think his treatment shows more about the so called masters of the castes than him. The monastery is set up all around the all seeing oracle, everything she does has meaning and yet they treated her son so badly. What did they think, she didn't see what was going to happen? Then what is the whole point of her. They let the whole system down and the only one I have a smidgen of respect for is the master of flame. At least he was kind to Ling.
I liked Rion and Ling together, once they got past the distrust they were great together.
4 ⭐️
I really enjoyed this one. Ling and Rion both have similar issues with people not seeing them and being mean to them, I enjoyed that they each had a different outlook on that.
I felt for Ling at the start to be so seperate from childhood was sad but he did everything he could to be seen and left when directed by the oracle. I liked their relationship.
I thought the relationship between Ling and Rion was done well and was built up throughout the book
Looking forward to the next one
I enjoyed this one more than the first.
I felt for Ling greatly at the start and think his treatment shows more about the so called masters of the castes than him. The monastery is set up all around the all seeing oracle, everything she does has meaning and yet they treated her son so badly. What did they think, she didn't see what was going to happen? Then what is the whole point of her. They let the whole system down and the only one I have a smidgen of respect for is the master of flame. At least he was kind to Ling.
I liked Rion and Ling together, once they got past the distrust they were great together.
4 ⭐️
I really enjoyed this one. Ling and Rion both have similar issues with people not seeing them and being mean to them, I enjoyed that they each had a different outlook on that.
I felt for Ling at the start to be so seperate from childhood was sad but he did everything he could to be seen and left when directed by the oracle. I liked their relationship.
I thought the relationship between Ling and Rion was done well and was built up throughout the book
Looking forward to the next one
April 10, 2023
An interrupted life course
Following up fairly soon after the first book, this story finds the Oracle once again ensuring that Altnoia does not descend into war and destruction. Though the events of the last book left to a regime change there are still threats and it is an unloved resident of the monastery that will change that.
Ling is hated by the monastery because his birth killed his mother, something entirely out of his hands. When he tests with an unknown tattoo he finally flees the monastery and decides to make a life in Altnoia. There he finds another who lives a life hidden away and hated, Prince Damarion. As cousin to Edan he has been allowed to live and with his title, but the residents of Altnoia don't trust him and sometimes outright say he should have been killed when the throne was taken back. Ling finds a kindred spirit in this hated Prince, which has the chance to change the fate of Altnoia once again.
Once again a quick story with the reminder of how much love and caring can change a story and bring new hope, it was sweet and easy to read.
Following up fairly soon after the first book, this story finds the Oracle once again ensuring that Altnoia does not descend into war and destruction. Though the events of the last book left to a regime change there are still threats and it is an unloved resident of the monastery that will change that.
Ling is hated by the monastery because his birth killed his mother, something entirely out of his hands. When he tests with an unknown tattoo he finally flees the monastery and decides to make a life in Altnoia. There he finds another who lives a life hidden away and hated, Prince Damarion. As cousin to Edan he has been allowed to live and with his title, but the residents of Altnoia don't trust him and sometimes outright say he should have been killed when the throne was taken back. Ling finds a kindred spirit in this hated Prince, which has the chance to change the fate of Altnoia once again.
Once again a quick story with the reminder of how much love and caring can change a story and bring new hope, it was sweet and easy to read.
September 5, 2022
Mell Eight continues their saga of the Oracle and magic in The Oracle’s Hatchling. I enjoyed that the premise was similar to the previous book, The Oracle’s Flame. Ling leaves the Monastery and winds up in Altnoia where he hides from the Dragon of Fire. The relationship with Prince Damarion actually felt authentic, as people who have experienced rejection do often find similar others to befriend. And it was fun to see what Ling’s egg tattoo really meant. The author creates great magic systems. As always, there is a HEA. I received a copy of The Oracle’s Hatchling by Mell Eight from Indigo Marketing and Design and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 18, 2017
Yes, it's really short. BUT can we just talk about
xD hahaha
Seriously, that really made me laughed out loud really hard. xD
Really love this though... Now unto the next! xD
Seriously, that really made me laughed out loud really hard. xD
Really love this though... Now unto the next! xD
October 6, 2024
Ling is such a good soul. He's been spurned and by all of those at the Monastery, pushed aside. But, being sent to Altnoia by the Oracle seems like the chance at new start. Finding himself drawn to the deposed king's son isn't what he expected. And knowing there's a plot to get rid of the twin kings is something they'll have to figure out. Prince Damarion has had his whole life spun on its head when his cousins came and reclaimed their throne, but being used as a puppet in some of the nobles plot is sounding like less and less of a good idea.
Damarion and Ling were very sweet together. Again the instalove is the downside of this story for me. But there was a little more development for me in this one as these two were alone for most of their time. They actually do get to know each other some as Ling delivers all of Damarion's meals. I loved he realization of what Ling's tatoo really meant and who he becomes because of it.
Damarion and Ling were very sweet together. Again the instalove is the downside of this story for me. But there was a little more development for me in this one as these two were alone for most of their time. They actually do get to know each other some as Ling delivers all of Damarion's meals. I loved he realization of what Ling's tatoo really meant and who he becomes because of it.
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