Nation of the Sun

The Ancient Souls Series, Book 1

By: HR Moore

Narrated by: Alyse Gibbs

Length: 8 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

"I'm obsessed with the enchantingly intricate world H.R. Moore has created in Nation of the Sun. Fans of A Discovery of Witches and Outlander are going to go nuts for this book - I know I did!" (Graceley Knox, USA Today best-selling author)

Amari has a perfect life. She's a successful food critic, and is marrying a high flying human rights lawyer. But the day before her wedding, a stranger, Caspar, tries to solicit her help. She sends him away, but can't shake the feeling that she knows him.

When Amari's new husband has to leave the country before their honeymoon, Amari tells Caspar she'll help him. But Amari and Caspar are attacked by an assassin, forcing them into hiding at the London headquarters of the Pagan Nation. Here, she discovers she's an ancient and powerful demon, someone who reincarnates, and that Caspar is her soulmate.

As she's drawn into Caspar's world of standing stones and feuding nations, Amari can't deny the deep connection that pulses between them. But she can't remember her past, she has a husband, and finds herself torn between two irreconcilable lives. And not only that, but the Pagans have secrets they refuse to reveal: Why did Amari avoid Caspar for a hundred years? And what happened between Amari and the leader of a rival nation in the past? To determine if she can trust Caspar, if she should help him, she must wake her demon soul, and bring back her memories. For one thing is certain: When that happens, the tables will turn.

Nation of the Sun is perfect for anyone who loves A Discovery of Witches, and those who fantasize about stone circles containing magic.

Trigger warnings for violence and kidnap. Contains adult content and ends on a cliffhanger. Series complete.

©2021 Harriet Moore (P)2022 Harriet Moore

Wonderful narrator

I was excited to give this audiobook a try.
While I enjoyed the narrator I was unable to connect with the main character.
The narrator Alyse Gibbs gave the main character a wonderful accent. She used a variety of tones and inflections to an array of characters.
For me there was an overwhelming amount of character’s and the world building was a bit confusing for me.
I wasn’t a fan (slight spoiler), of the cheating.
The book was a slow pace read, but towards the end it picked up pace.
This is perfect for fantasy readers who enjoy books about reincarnation with an interesting premise.
Special thanks to the author and MTMC tours for the gifted copy.

Where are the audible books?

Why aren’t the other books on audible? I enjoyed the 1st and would like the next 2

I was hooked from the beginning

This book was very intriguing and I love the way HR Moore writes. There is a LOT of world building and many different characters. The narration was great, but I got confused on who was talking in some areas because there were so many characters involved at once.

I had some personal issue with the ease of which Amari (Sleeping demon Raina) left her human husband for her eternal love, Casper. But I also understood the draw she had and why. It just felt like she should have fought a little more or should have been able to clue Dean in on what the hell was happening.

We go through 2/3 of the book as Amari learning about her subconscious self, Raina, and finding ways to attempt to wake her demon form so Raina can come to her full power and potential.

There is more romantic politics at play as well but we see the internal struggle as Raina fakes her way back into the enemy lines to help find more intel to bring back to her nation.

If you like detailed worlds and urban fantasy, the this story is for you. I'm ready to dive into book two so I can find out what happens next!

I wanted to like this book

I’m afraid this book just couldn’t keep me interested. Narrator did a good job, but the story was repetitive and slow.