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Myths and Mortals (Numina Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Charlie N. Holmberg (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 5,525 ratings

Wall Street Journal bestselling author Charlie N. Holmberg builds her bewitching world of beasts and betrayal as the Numina Series continues.

Sandis has escaped Kazen’s grasp, but she finds herself unmoored, reeling from her thief friend Rone’s betrayal.

Kazen has been hurt but not stopped, and he’ll do anything to summon the monster that could lay waste to the entire world. Sandis knows she must be the one to stop him, but with her own trusted numen now bound to another, and finding herself with no one she can trust, she is in desperate need of allies. Rone seems determined to help her, but Sandis has no intention of letting him get close to her again. What she doesn’t know is how much Rone gave up to protect her. Or how much more he is willing to give up to keep her safe.

As chaos mounts, Sandis must determine whom to trust. After all, the lines between enemy and ally have never been less clear…and corruption lurks in the most unlikely of places.

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  1. Book 2 of 3
    The Numina Series
  2. Print length
    289 pages
  3. Language
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  5. Publication date
    April 16, 2019
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Born in Salt Lake City, Charlie N. Holmberg was raised a Trekkie alongside three sisters who also have boy names. She is a proud BYU alumna, plays the ukulele, owns too many pairs of glasses, and finally adopted a dog. Her Wall Street Journal bestselling Paper Magician Series, which includes The Paper Magician, The Glass Magician, and The Master Magician, has been optioned by the Walt Disney Company. Her stand-alone novel, Followed by Frost, was nominated for a 2016 RITA Award for Best Young Adult Romance. She currently lives with her family in Utah. Visit her at www.charlienholmberg.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07G8PDKNT
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ 47North (April 16, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 16, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.9 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 289 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1542041724
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Charlie N. Holmberg is a Wall Street Journal and Amazon Charts bestselling author of fantasy and romance fiction, including the Paper Magician series, the Spellbreaker series, and the Whimbrel House series, and writes contemporary romance under C. N. Holmberg. She is published in over twenty languages and is a Goodreads Choice Award, ALA, and RITA finalist. Born in Salt Lake City, Charlie was raised a Trekkie alongside three sisters who also have boy names. A BYU alumna, she discovered in her thirties that she’s actually a cat person. She lives with her family in Utah.

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Customers praise the book's original storyline with many twists and turns, and find it better than the first book in the series, with amazing character development that allows readers to feel the characters' emotions. The writing is well-crafted with good dialogue, and customers describe it as an entertaining read with a fun change of pace. The pacing receives mixed reactions, with some finding it fast-paced while others consider it slow, and customers note the darker tone compared to the first book.

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113 customers mention "Plot twists"95 positive18 negative

Customers enjoy the plot twists in this book, describing it as an engaging tale with cool magical elements and amazing progression, while one customer notes it's a tightly knit story of vessels and summoners.

"...Lots of series-unique mythology, spirituality, and religious quirks; just enough to be able to retain info and stay within the world...." Read more

"...More character development, too. The story takes a fun turn when Sandis finds out that life with her uncle isn't what she'd hoped it would be—and..." Read more

"...As usual Holmberg has magnificent world-building, characterization, and plot devices...." Read more

"...be so very glad that the next book is already out, as it ends on a MASSIVE cliffhanger!..." Read more

81 customers mention "Readability"78 positive3 negative

Customers find the book to be a satisfying read and better than the first book in the series.

"Great series, and much easier to sink into than the first of the series...." Read more

"Book was overall well but some decisions just didn't make sense. Also, with a ring of smoke covering everything was missed in one chapter...." Read more

"...Each book I've read have been hard to put down and a very satisfying read." Read more

"A compelling continuation in the Numina series. Lots of fantasy elements, interesting and vulnerable characters, and a clean slow-burn romance...." Read more

53 customers mention "Character development"44 positive9 negative

Customers praise the character development in the book, appreciating how the author allows readers to feel the characters' emotions and their vulnerability, with one customer noting the amazing job of describing complex feelings like Rone's.

"...The demon Ireth gets a new vessel, and I found the character conveniently cooperative...." Read more

"I really liked the premise and the characters but…this was so obviously one book broken into 3. The abrupt endings were so aggravating...." Read more

"...Lots of fantasy elements, interesting and vulnerable characters, and a clean slow-burn romance...." Read more

"In this middle book of the trilogy, Holmberg develops relationships, resolves mysteries, and fixes some of the problems facing our protagonists...." Read more

26 customers mention "Writing quality"23 positive3 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting its well-crafted characters and good dialogue, with one customer highlighting its clear word-pictures.

"...Her writing is polished and lyrical without being overly wordy or pretentious. Her word-pictures are clear and evocative...." Read more

"Great story. Good writing. Quick read. Recommend to SF/mystery fans. Loved the books" Read more

"...Her imagination is out of this world and the details she gives truly paints a picture...." Read more

"Don't get me wrong--the writing is solid, decent world building, good dialogue, and I'm definitely liking the Rone and some of the other vessels but..." Read more

23 customers mention "Enjoyment"19 positive4 negative

Customers find the book entertaining and enjoy it as a fun change of pace, with one customer particularly appreciating the adventure with Sandis.

"...All in all, it's a good story and a fun change of pace." Read more

"I am loving this adventure with Sandis, the Neuman, an alternate reality and a scary fantasy. On to book three." Read more

"Even more entertaining than the first book! I can not wait to read the third and final installment of this series. Great story! Highly recommend!!!" Read more

"...It keeps the thrill but doesn't feel urged at all. I can't wait for the third book! I am really excited to see how this trilogy ends." Read more

14 customers mention "Creativity"14 positive0 negative

Customers praise the book's creativity, with one noting its masterfully crafted world and another highlighting its unique magic system that sets it apart from other works in the genre.

"...It’s a quick read, multi-layered, and distinct...." Read more

"Charlie does it again with her beautifully inventive mind!..." Read more

"...I'm very fond of the work by Charlie Holmberg. Her imagination is out of this world and the details she gives truly paints a picture...." Read more

"I really love the worlds created by Charlie Holmberg. So imaginative, and the characters are so well developed...." Read more

30 customers mention "Pacing"19 positive11 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it fast-paced and quick to read, while others describe it as really slow.

"...It’s a quick read, multi-layered, and distinct...." Read more

"...The world of this book is bleak. So unrelentingly bleak and gritty, that it is uninteresting...." Read more

"Great story. Good writing. Quick read. Recommend to SF/mystery fans. Loved the books" Read more

"It’s a little shorter than part 1, but it’s pace is more urgent...." Read more

7 customers mention "Dark tone"3 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the dark tone of the book.

"...This is darker than book one, with some graphic details." Read more

"...I love the world in this series, darker and grittier than some of her other works...." Read more

"I don't know about this trilogy. It's so dark, which is unlike all the author's other books...." Read more

"Dark and tragic, this follow-up in the trilogy packs a punch...." Read more

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  • Jacqui
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great second book
    Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2024
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    Great series, and much easier to sink into than the first of the series. Lots of series-unique mythology, spirituality, and religious quirks; just enough to be able to retain info and stay within the world. Excited to rediscover book three!
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    4.0 out of 5 stars A good story and a fun change of pace
    Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2019
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    “Myths and Mortals,” the second book of the Numina series, picks up where the previous book left off, only the opposition has his eye on a new, dangerous target. It’s a quick read, multi-layered, and distinct.

    Seguing straight into Sandis’s new life with her uncle, this volume benefits from much less endless running and more actual dealing with problems. More character development, too. The story takes a fun turn when Sandis finds out that life with her uncle isn't what she'd hoped it would be—and that her nemesis is still alive and as dastardly as ever. Maybe more…

    Thankfully, Sandis becomes much more independent in this volume. Rone shows some serious commitment to her (and still constantly pulls his hair). However… both characters display extreme emotional reactions to everything that happens, which I found colorful but exhausting. Lots of angst going here. It's a relief , though, to see our heroine resisting Rone's overtures after his actions in Book 1. While Sandis often acts helpless and does not know what to do next, at least she has some self-respect, and she eventually stands up for her choices and follows them whether anyone is coming with her or not.

    Kazen's devious pursuit of World Domination continues. The glimpses we have of him in action are brief (too brief) and a little baffling. The frames of reference are a little too thin. The result was the portrayal of a madman. Maybe he is!?

    It is a conundrum that the setting becomes clearer in this sequel, but the promise of a rich ancient culture only gets mention when it can't be avoided. Who were the Noscon people? What happened to them? I like the fact that they left an indelible print, that their stories—and their magic—are rare. The magic system of the world itself is (again) a nice change from the usual fantasy fare, and the glimpse into the truth of the "nether" world is intriguing.

    The demon Ireth gets a new vessel, and I found the character conveniently cooperative. Is he that self-sacrificing, or just unable to do any real thinking on his own? He comes across as handy but pale means of getting Sandis close to Ireth again.

    The cliffhanger was almost awesome, bringing some of the foreshadowing from Book 1 to fruition. Too bad I am not a fan of such heavy-handed cliffhangers.

    While I feel that books one and two could have been combined into one volume (and cut out a lot of the running and the repetitive angst), Holmberg's writing style still managed to pull me through the entire book in a single night. All in all, it's a good story and a fun change of pace.
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  • Bookwyrm
    5.0 out of 5 stars What is she without her fire horse?
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2019
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    Ireth, the fire horse numen, has been ripped from Sandis, his tattooed name marred and broken on her back. She is alone, betrayed by Rone, leaning on her uncle as the only family she has. But has she traded one set of fetters for another? How many betrayals can she survive? And can she survive without Ireth, the fire horse that she loves and that loves her? What message did he strive so hard to communicate while he still in-dwelled her? Can any of them stop Kazen before he raises Kolossos?

    Sandis must grow in strength, character, and forgiveness if she’s to right any wrong against her and Kazen’s other vessels. And she does a lot of growing in this book, while Rone also matures and accepts more responsibility for his actions. It’s not just the vessels, Sandis’ fellow vessel and friends, or Rone that are at risk. They must stop a numen capable of destroying the world that they know.

    Myths and Mortals is a magnificent follow-up to Smoke and Summons, Numina Book 1. The world and mythology expand even as the stakes get higher. As usual Holmberg has magnificent world-building, characterization, and plot devices. Her writing is polished and lyrical without being overly wordy or pretentious. Her word-pictures are clear and evocative. (Example: “… silence … clung to the dilapidated buildings like cobwebs…”) Highly recommended for those who love deep, thoughtful fantasies and magnificent storytelling.

    I received this book as a digital Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) from the publisher through NetGalley. My opinions are my own.
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  • TeachVC
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but…
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2023
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    I really liked the premise and the characters but…this was so obviously one book broken into 3. The abrupt endings were so aggravating. Really, with some good editing, the 2nd book was almost not necessary. I love Charlie Holmbergs books, so I don’t want her to ever stop writing. I think she and other authors are forced into the 3-book format by publishers.
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  • A. Martin
    5.0 out of 5 stars You should read this!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2024
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    Charlie does it again with her beautifully inventive mind! I can only be so very glad that the next book is already out, as it ends on a MASSIVE cliffhanger!

    I love everything that Charlie writes and will continue to devour any books she releases!

    I don’t want to say too much about the story, but demons, evil cleric types, and violence with a touch of romance? Always a good story in my mind.

    Also, any author that can make me feel things for a giant demon fire horse, is an wonder worker for sure!
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  • Cookies
    4.0 out of 5 stars A few mysterious
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2025
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    Book was overall well but some decisions just didn't make sense. Also, with a ring of smoke covering everything was missed in one chapter. Moreover, why so many weapon manufacturers? No explaining in 2 books...
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  • Lisa MT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Myths and Mortals
    Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2024
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    Nonstop reading! WOW, nail biting imagery, deep story. I've read the 1st and 2nd book in 4 days. Moving onto the next immediately and thank goodness I can. I've lost count of the number of books of Charlie Holmberg's that I've read in the past few months but I think it's 15. She has an unbelievable ability to create different types of stories within Sci-fi, Mythology, Romance, Fantasy, Mythical, and even Horror. Each book I've read have been hard to put down and a very satisfying read.
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  • Brittany
    4.0 out of 5 stars talk about a CLIFFHANGER
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2025
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    Goodness gracious, I went into this book expecting it to be a slow build up to …something. But Charlie Holmberg likes to make me a fool. This book was as action packed as the first one! I am second hand EXHAUSTED for our MCs. And the ending!!! I have so many questions!!!! Immediately starting the last book.
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  • Ellinah C
    5.0 out of 5 stars Numina 2
    Reviewed in Australia on October 25, 2022
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    Grief makes us do a lot of things, poor Rist he still suffers so. The death of Ceilia was so unfair. Now l understand the story, l was very lost before. I hope they stop Kraven! Thank you.
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  • LD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Strong Sequel
    Reviewed in Germany on April 26, 2019
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    I very much enjoyed the sequel. It's not quite as breathless and angsty as the first one was with still a good dramatic arc and a great surprise at the end (though I have to say I suspected something along these lines). I think it would have been nicer too give these books more standalone quality like the magician ones had. These feel more like 1 book that's sold as 3 separate ones. But I still like them :)
    If you haven't yet, check out the author's other books! I loved Followed by Frost, it's such a great tale.
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  • DJ Trev
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cracking, can't wait for the third!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2020
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    Very well written, the character development is excellent, and this sets you up for the third in the trilogy thrillingly. A perfect part two!
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  • gerry jung
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing read!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 13, 2022
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    These books are so great! Charlie writes so you feel like you are right there! No unnecessary descriptive writing. The characters are so unique.
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  • Fractal
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Well Written, Fast Paced Adventure
    Reviewed in Australia on July 14, 2021
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    The plot moves at a rapid pace with well developed and fascinating characters in a beautifully described world. The story twists and turns and is full of surprises. This book moved on seamlessly from Book 1 and maintained the high level of excitement and suspense. I have now read all three books and can strongly recommend them. A great read.
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