Rise of the Phoenix

An Ancient Armenian Fantasy Saga (A Tale of Hayara Book 1)

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Pub Date 17 Jul 2019 | Archive Date 8 Feb 2020

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Description

"We are all pawns in the games the gods play..."

This debut novel by Canadian-Armenian author T. Isajanyan takes us to a time of ancient gods, celestial warriors, and immortal beasts.

When a prophecy brings a priestess to his humble home, Arme must abandon his tranquil existence to become the nation’s only hope, a celestial warrior tasked with protecting an unborn child carrying an even heavier burden than he.

Whispers of invaders threaten the safety of all, testing the bonds of love and the limits of honor, bringing forth the long-forgotten might of the heavens back into the world of mortals. As the flames incinerate all in their path, divided nations and broken families must band together to save the innocent and rise from the ashes of war.

The first in the "A Tale of Hayara" trilogy, this historical fantasy fiction transports readers into a reimagined Bronze Age Armenia, immersing one in true traditions, legends and myths of the region. 

"We are all pawns in the games the gods play..."

This debut novel by Canadian-Armenian author T. Isajanyan takes us to a time of ancient gods, celestial warriors, and immortal beasts.

When a prophecy...


Advance Praise

"There were a few plot twists that I didn't see coming, and there is NOTHING I love more than a good plot twist. Along with that, there was romance and plenty of action. So this book had many things that were right up my alley, and I can't wait to see what happens next in this series."

"An amazing read. You know a book is unique when you just can’t put it down, well past your bed time. It had me up all night in my hotel room ordering room service because I couldn’t wait until the next day to find out what happened next. Isajanyan has a unique writing style that intricately weaves together a world of myth and reality, until you lose track of which one you are in. Through her characters and places, she tells a story of an ancient people and brings to life a world lost in time, with a modern touch. I won’t spoil the story for those of you who haven’t read it yet, but I will say that it is a must read for anyone who followed the works of Ursula K. Le Guin or Tad Williams, or anyone who loved the Game of Thrones. Can’t wait for the next one to be written!"

"This was my first timereading a fantasy fiction novel and I must say it was engaging till the very end. The author captured human relationships beautifully including the complications that come with it. It speaks volumes about the struggle and the way we see the society in the world unknown."

"Filled with romance, action, and plot twists that made my jaw drop, the book had my full attention. The author has a unique writing style. She made the plot unfold so beautifully. I never thought I'd be so immersed during the battle scenes; it was as if I was a part of it."

"There were a few plot twists that I didn't see coming, and there is NOTHING I love more than a good plot twist. Along with that, there was romance and plenty of action. So this book had many things...


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Thank you NetGalley for the digital ARC of this book. All i can is WOW and where is the next book? I loved this story. The whole thing. It took a while to read but that was only because I am back to work full-time and did not have as much leisure time but i now wish i had taken a vacation day to finish this wonderful story. The details, the mythical storyline, top of the line story.

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i really loved the plot of the book, the characters were great and I really enjoyed going through the book. I look forward to more from the author and this series.

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A rare jewel to be relished like precious fruit. You bite savoring the complexity of sweet, sour spicy & textures. This incredible tale is created around old ancient Armenian tomes & beliefs Before & perhaps the beginning of Turk invasions of the area from the far east. There ways & Deities were very similar to Yazidis & absolutely loved this & can't wait for more. The author pulls you effortlessly Into another world
filled with beauty & pain. Sheer poetry: "And the trees that
line the borders of the meadows never cease to captivate. Every vein on every
leaf is sacred. The wild pomegranates are the true treasures for me,
symbolizing life in a way foreigners rarely could envision. Every seed is a
child, a man, a mother. Each can grow into a new tree to provide even more
fruit with even more seeds.And the color! Princess, the color of a pomegranate
is impossible to forget.." Also the dakhanavar a holy terror created for protection the forerunner to vampires & golems. A must read to delight your senses

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Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for giving me access to this ebook in exchange for an honest review.

This book was beautiful, with vivid descriptions and feelings. I felt transported into the world and I felt connected with the characters. I look forward to more books from this author!

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