This is a fantasy about some "emissaries" who are reincarnated repeatedly to help guide humanity through their descent from a Golden Age into chaos and hopefully back up again. There's definitely the battle between good and evil and a bit of romance, but this book is far more "new age-y" spiritual than the types of fantasy I prefer. The style of narration really distances the reader, so that it feels more like reading some kind of esoteric mythology than pulling the reader into the world, the action, and the lives of the characters.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a free e-book.

3 1/2 stars out of 5

I received this book in exchange for a fair review.

It’s very hard these days to find any books that veer from the traditional “let’s start a rebellion” or “save x from y”, especially in fantasy as we see a new influx of authors and stories that try to make their mark. While I personally felt like the book didn’t meet all of my expectations, The Emissary by Tamara Veitch and Rene DeFazio is the first book in a fresh new fantasy series that is a great read if you want something a little different.

Spanning eons, The Emissary follows Marcus and Theron, two emissaries and star-crossed lovers sent to guide humanity while avoiding the darkness threatening to ruin the world. Although I felt the pace was uneven and that much of the information was explained after it popped up in the story or idealized, The Emissary is a story full rich world building and well thought out and researched histories that is worth a read for any fantasy lover looking to find a unique new series to latch onto.

I'm happy I discovered a new fantasy series: it was entertaining, fun to read and engaging.
I look forward to reading the next installment in this series.
Recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

The Emissary by Tamara Veitch and Rene DeFazio was a delightfully fun epic fantasy adventure. I found myself fascinated and had a wonderful time reading this story.

I really liked the premise behind this series. I thought the concept was really intriguing and unique. Some parts were kind of confusing in the beginning and things seemed a bit forced at times, but I felt that the story as a whole was really enjoyable and interesting. The world-building was beautifully intricate, detailed, and dazzling. There were so many things to explore and understand that I felt somewhat overwhelmed here and there, but I truly liked reading about the ancient mythology and the war between good and evil. Once I was more into the story, things started to fall into place and I was absolutely captivated. I also really liked the idea about eternal love and two tortured souls reincarnated time after time struggling to find each other. There was something utterly moving and inspiring about the Emissaries fighting to save society and battle evil over and over again. It’s meaningful and thought-provoking and left me eager for more.

I really can’t say too much without giving anything away. It’s definitely one of those books that you just have to experience for yourself… layer by layer until it completely consumes you. I honestly don’t think I have read anything quite like this before and the ending really had me thinking. This book was without a doubt an exciting and fascinating tale and I really liked the plot, characters, and overall message of story about life, hope, humanity, and love.

Tamara Veitch and Rene DeFazio created a wonderful and thrilling tale that will keep you guessing and glued to the pages. The story was engaging, unique, and mesmerizing and I had a great time going on this adventure. If you love fantasy, mythology and romance, then this book is perfect for you!

I received a copy of this book from the authors in exchange for a fair and honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.