About the Book
Book: Immortal Abyss (Duology Book 2)
Author: Katherine Briggs
Genre: YA Fantasy
Release date: September 17, 2024
Seize the throne. Seek the legend and conquer the Abyss.
Nations rise and fall in the aftermath of war over the Eternity Gate. The corrupted desert throne stands empty, and the Immortal Abyss awakens. Drought ravages the continent, and people long for the rebirth of a starpalm, who will rise from among mortals and end their judgment.
Orphaned at birth, Tol grew up hiding in the farthest corners of the desert, training under powerful rebel fire wielders. She now dedicates her life to the Rebellion’s cause to seize the throne and Abyss from the surviving dynasty and deliver both to the coming deity.
Chosen as the Rebellion’s messenger, she travels to reach sympathizers capable of identifying the starpalm. Familiar figures haunt her dreams, and her path twists with every step she takes. Can Tol fulfill her purpose and summon a legend? Or will her country perish under the judgment of the twin gates?
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Guest Review from Donna
What I think you should know:
Immortal Abyss is a Young Adult Fantasy by Katherine Briggs. It is the second book in the Threshold Duology series. I highly recommend that you read the first book in the series prior to this book, but if you had to you can read just this book. This story is set in a fantasy world of Briggs creation, some in the world have the ability to wield fire.
What I think about this book:
I will admit that I did not read the first book in the series( but I will be going back to do so) so it took me a few chapters to figure out what was going on. Once I worked that out I quickly became engrossed in the story and fascinated. Briggs did an exceptional job of developing her characters and world . I love how Tol was conflicted with many of the twists that confronted her, but she demonstrated steadfastness and loyalty that is inspiring. I recommend this book to fantasy fans, not just Young Adults. My 16 year old son also gives it 5 stars and has requested I buy him the first book in the series.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Celebrate Lit, this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own.
About the Author
Katherine Briggs crafted her first monster story at age three. Since graduating from crayons to laptop, she continues to devour and weave fantasy tales while enjoying chai tea. She, her coadventurer husband, and rescue dog reside outside Houston, where she classically educates amazing middle school students, teaches ESL to adults, and enjoys studying other languages.
More from Katherine
Hello friend!
Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you tried, you couldn’t overcome something difficult in your life? Maybe it was a bad habit you wanted to outgrow, a closed door you wished to open, or a choice you needed to make.
Within God’s will, Jesus in Matthew 19:26 says, “With God, all things are possible.” (ESV)
This is why I wrote The Immortal Abyss. Like you, I have felt stuck in my limitations and circumstances. My protagonist Tol, an orphan, strives to carve a new life for herself by joining a rebellion and bringing reform to her corrupted country. But how can she serve her cause if she can’t overcome her weakness in her fire gifting?
Like Tol, we can’t rise above challenges alone. So, what do we do?
- Ask God for help and thank Him for promising to never abandon us.
- Seek friends who will reciprocate spurring one another on to persevere.
- Remain focused on our purpose.
If you’re looking for an adventure fantasy that will encourage you to never give up on what is good, please enjoy The Immortal Abyss, sequel to The Eternity Gate and conclusion to The Threshold Duology.
Cheers to journeying across forbidden lands, meeting new friends, taming dragons, and overcoming the impossible!
~ Katherine Briggs
P.S. If this encouraged you, please join my story newsletter by visiting my website. As a welcome gift, you also will receive my science fiction and fantasy short story collection, Experiments and Enchantment.
Blog Stops
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Locks, Hooks and Books, September 30
Inspired by Fiction, October 1
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 2
A Reader’s Brain, October 3 (Author Interview)
Simple Harvest Reads, October 4 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, October 5
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, October 6 (Author Interview)
Blossoms and Blessings, October 7 (Author Interview)
Min Reads and Reviews, October 7
Inklings and notions, October 8
Fiction Book Lover, October 9 (Author Interview)
Guild Master, October 10 (Author Interview)
Denise L. Barela, October 11 (Author Interview)
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Katherine is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon card and a hardcover copy of the book!!
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