Teleios
Flaw, is Perfect!
by Asvoria K.
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Pub Date 22 Feb 2024 | Archive Date 15 Aug 2024
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Description
In the dusk of Hellas, the shadow of Rome began to stretch its dominance. Arete of Syracuse had lost her father and her beloved city. Following his last wish, Arete embarked on her odyssey to stop the strange malevolent forces behind which controlled the Roman Emperor Nero.
Guided by a determination in her heart, Arete traveled to the fabled city of Oraiapolis to find a mysterious Teleios, the perfect woman who was rumoured to be the living Aphrodite.
Along her journey traveling through different villages and cities, she fought against ferocious creatures and forged unbreakable bonds with a diverse cadre of companions, each carrying the weight of their own life in their hearts.
What will transpire throughout their perilous journey that will shape their destinies? And what evil forces would seek to capture the Teleios for their own sinister ends?
"You will get those ancient Greco-Roman shits but nothing is historically accurate!"
~ Anonymous Reader
A Note From the Publisher
List of trigger warnings within the book:
🚸 LGBT content
🚸 Blood, Gore, Violence
🚸 Child abduction, murder, slavery
🚸 Talk of suicide
Advance Praise
Set against the backdrop of the Greco-Roman world in the Julio-Claudian dynasty, the story of Teleios weaves together elements of magic, mythical creatures, and a cosmic mystery, with an altered fate of the notable historical characters. It’s a genre that not only entertains but also encourages reflection on the fragility of history and the profound impact of individual choices on the course of events.
The author reimagines a historical period of transition from Greek dominance in the Eastern Mediterranean to Roman hegemony over the broader Mediterranean world, transporting readers to a place where the familiar contours of the empire reshaped by the existence of fictitious cities — Oraiapolis and Kataramenos.
Through use of symbolism, allegories, and inventive storytelling, the author crafts narratives that are both thought-provoking, and stretching the boundaries of possibility. The story challenges readers to contemplate not only the “what ifs” of history but also the significance of the cosmic mystery of ‘Divine Wisdom’ within the framework of the past and present.
All in all, this ambitious work of fiction attempts to navigate the complexities of various discussions and debates which have sparked within the modern society, such as eugenics and trans-humanism. Teleios is truly a must-read book for anyone seeking to confront the darkest depths of gender, human nature, and society’s most pressing issues.
Marketing Plan
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Print version release date: 1 June 2024
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9789811889530 |
| PRICE | US$2.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 430 |
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Featured Reviews
Celeste L, Reviewer
I really really wanted to like this book but I ended up DNFing at around 10%. This story and idea probably had the potential to be good, but it needed some /serious/ editing. In the form that it was, I found it basically unreadable. I had no idea what was going on and I didn't really care to find out because the book was just riddled with grammatical errors and illogical sentences. Before publishing, I would seriously recommend some revision in order for this book to be widely readable.
Kathryn M, Reviewer
I really enjoyed the alternate history elements to this book. The concept was wonderfully done and I really enjoyed the overall feel of the world and characters. It had the elements that I was looking for and enjoyed the Greco-Roman elements perfectly. Asvoria K. has a great writing style and glad I got to read this.
