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Melantha (Mansion of the Weeping Wings Book 1) Kindle Edition

by V. A. Smith (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 28 ratings
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In "Melantha," Vivica's world is turned upside down when she's haunted by the ghost of her late husband. But when a mysterious stranger enters her life, she's transported to a fantastical realm where she meets Melantha, a brave princess fighting to save her realm from a bloodthirsty monster. Together, Vivica, Melantha, and their new ally must use all their strength and courage to defeat the evil lurking in the shadows - or risk being consumed by it forever. Will they triumph over darkness, or fall victim to its deadly embrace? Find out in this gripping, otherworldly tale.

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    Mansion of the Weeping Wings
  2. Print length
    342 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  5. Publication date
    March 30, 2023
  6. File size
    3196 KB
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"Smith's writing style is fluid and engaging, bringing to life the magical world of Melantha. Skilled pacing helps the story unspool naturally, keeping the reader invested in the story throughout." -Best Fantasy Novels



"Melantha: Mansion of the Weeping Wings Book 1 by V.A. Smith opens with an exciting chase as Vivica injures herself escaping from a monster. She struggles home, and while unconscious, her husband's ghost heals her ankle. Vivica's life becomes more challenging daily as she is consumed by illness, pressured for money by her ungrateful children, and pursued by soul-sucking creatures from another dimension. Will Vivica succeed in preserving the family mansion, or will she lose even the memory of her husband's love to a mystical rival named Melantha? Will help come from an unexpected source?

Melantha by V.A. Smith offers a unique combination of psychological and inter-dimensional fantasy. I enjoyed the heroic struggles of the heroine. Although Vivica became frailer by the hour, she burned with life, love, and determination. It was impossible to tell whether the phantoms were hallucinations or paranormal creatures, yet they were convincingly depicted and posed a real threat. I longed for Vivica to escape the Addab and Qua and outsmart the illness causing her headaches. I was thrilled to see her triumph in at least one of these endeavors. The enduring love story between Nils and Vivica was riveting and unusual. Their life-long devotion burned with a passion and heat that younger couples would covet. The narrative is smooth and readable and this book is worth visiting for adult fantasy readers." - Reviewed by Cecelia Hopkins for Readers' Favorite

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C138G5SV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tarpon Press (March 30, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 30, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3196 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 342 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0BXND98KX
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 28 ratings

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V. A. Smith

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V. A Smith spends almost every waking hour in the zone, writing the kind of stories she loves to read. With a Bachelor of Science in Education, a Master's Degree in Education, a Reading specialist Certificate, and an Administrative Specialist Certificate, she loves the challenge of a new project

When V. A. Smith is not writing, she enjoys knitting, painting, 1000 piece puzzles, spending time with family and friends, and playing pickle ball.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
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Grady Harp
5.0 out of 5 stars A blend of fantasy and romance that works very well indeed!
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2023
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Author V.A. Smith earned her degrees in Education and gained certificates as a Reading Specialist and an Administrative Specialist. She now turns her interests to writing, creating a fantasy series Mansion of the Weeping Wings - of which MELANTHA is volume 1. Smith has created unique and quite colorful characters inhabiting a spectrum of worlds. Her introduction of Vivica demonstrates her creative sparkle - ‘The mysterious entity following her for the last half hour is closing the gap between them. She senses it, hears it. With her heart racing, Vivica spins, struggling to decide what to do. She can’t outrun this creature at seventy years of age, stuck as she is in her frail and handicapped body while a phantom beast pursues her…’

How Smith makes this character significant to the story is suggested in the synopsis - ‘Vivica's world is turned upside down when she's haunted by the ghost of her late husband. But when a mysterious stranger enters her life, she's transported to a fantastical realm where she meets Melantha, a brave princess fighting to save her realm from a bloodthirsty monster. Together, Vivica, Melantha, and their new ally must use all their strength and courage to defeat the evil lurking in the shadows - or risk being consumed by it forever. Will they triumph over darkness, or fall victim to its deadly embrace?’

Richly colorful writing makes this fantasy a journey into make believe while simultaneously exploring aging, family, and romance - a delightful reading experience.
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Sanjin
4.0 out of 5 stars Really good novel with a lot of potential
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2023
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Melantha has the potential to be a really good fantasy series, but there are some parts of the book that should be tighter. The world and the plot are interesting and well-crafted, so that is the strong side of the novel. The characters are mostly interesting, particularly Melantha and Nils, while I didn’t care much about Vivica. The most notable issue with the novel is its length; not that it’s something wrong with lengthy books, especially in this genre, but the fact that it doesn’t need to be. Parts of the novel can be easily cut out, and you’ll lose nothing. Therefore, the pacing suffers. However, if you power through those parts, you’ll easily get to the end and probably want more. It’s a book that I can recommend, and the potential for a good series is definitely there.
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AliReads
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantasy world that is well-built and very intriguing - I'd love to read more of this!
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2023
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Melantha by V.A. Smith is initially a slow novel but builds momentum as it progresses and is full of repetitive dialogues with similes. The book's main character Vivica suffers from the trauma of his husband Nil's death, later haunted by his spirit. She was in deep depression. The author engages the reader at the point where he introduces the character of Princess Melantha whose kingdom is under attack by monstrous creatures where she accidentally meets Vivica, compelled by a mysterious stranger to enter the enchanted land. They fight together to free Melantha’s kingdom from evil forces. This book is a good read for fans of dark thrillers with a flight of the imagination that keeps the reader engaged. It is on the themes of love, grief, and bravery.

The author's presentation of the character of Melantha makes her memorable and reflects the courageousness of the two women. He merges different stories in a manner that leads to an escape from the real world. Recommended
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Ghulam Mustafa
5.0 out of 5 stars Romance, thrill, fantasy, drama!
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2023
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Melantha, written by V.A. Smith, is an intriguing novel that starts off a bit slow in its pacing but gradually enchants the reader with a captivating narrative. At times there can be moments of repetitious descriptors and dialogue, yet these flaws are eventually rewarded with a strong narrative arc and engaging characters.

Melantha's dialogue is unique and adds an interesting dimension to her character. Nils lacks development but still manages to demonstrate admirable loyalty to his wife; Vivica's musings on her children and personal struggles provide readers with relatable content, though it could have been condensed in order to avoid overwriting. Despite some minor drawbacks, this book presents a compelling tale that builds up momentum as the story progresses.

With detailed descriptions and an engaging plot, readers will be held in suspense until the very end.
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V.E.
3.0 out of 5 stars Tedious in Spots
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2023
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Melantha by V.A. Smith is an intriguing book but suffers from overwriting. The pacing of this book is initially slow, it gradually unfolds into an engaging narrative, but it takes a while. Although there were moments of repetitive descriptors and dialogue, the story gained some momentum and became more interesting. Melantha's dialogue felt peculiar at times, but it added an interesting layer to her character. Nils lacked depth, yet his eventual assertion to maintain loyalty to his wife was admirable. Vivica's
constant musings on her children and personal challenges offered relatability, but became repetitive and was seriously overwritten. The amount written in several chapters could have been condensed to one or less. Overall, the book presents an intriguing storyline that gradually builds momentum.
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Robin
4.0 out of 5 stars Captivating read
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2023
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"Melantha" by V.A. Smith is a captivating novel with a gripping and otherworldly tale. Vivica's life is interrupted when she is haunted by the ghost of her late husband. However, everything changes when a mysterious stranger enters her life and transports her to a fantastical realm. There, she meets Melantha, a brave princess fighting to save her realm from a bloodthirsty monster. Together, they, along with their new ally, must muster their strength and courage to defeat the lurking evil or face eternal consumption by it. I found this book to be rather slow at times. Despite its flaws, "Melantha" presents an intriguing storyline that gradually builds momentum. Readers will be captivated by the book's otherworldly setting and the characters' struggle against darkness.
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