WINNER in the 2022 International Readers' Favorite Book Awards
WINNER in the 2022 Global Book Awards: Silver in Mythology & Folk Tales
Readers' Favorite gave 5 Stars and this enticing review!
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"Yes, I understood the natural world despite their horrific dispositions. I respected that they had only instincts to guide them. A simple purpose to fulfill: survive. But wasn't knowing that fact what kept us from living in such a way? The fact that we knew the difference? The fact that we could be better? People were content acting like wild beasts, it seemed. That saddened me. They could have been so much more. Perhaps they still could." In Red Sand (The Creations Series, Book 1) by Anne MacReynold, the immortal Lilith constantly finds that existing on Earth has its wonders but also terrors; love and hate, trust and betrayal, life and death. Can she find her true purpose and guide humanity to its highest potential?
The combination of Jewish folklore, The Alphabet of Ben Sira, and the Greek mythology of Troy as the foundation of the plot is deftly done. I'm more familiar with the fictionalized versions of Lilith where she's often envisioned as an unsympathetic, dangerous being. MacReynold's Lilith in Red Sand is undoubtedly fascinating and much more complex. This is a different and interesting take on Lilith's tale including how Eve and Adam came to be. The different views of Lucifer and Lilith regarding life are intriguing, and how she handles and feels about immortality are at times poignant to read. Her genuine hope to lead humans to the right path is admirable. Simply put, this is a great start for The Creations Series and I look forward to the continuation of Lilith's journey.
NINA Productions provided this glowing review:
"The characters feel very real and very raw."
"A fascinating fantasy world."
"No matter how many adaptations are made, Red Sand is
one of those stories you can't fully experience unless you read it."
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The Creations Saga: Red Sand
FantasyThe Creations Saga Novel #1 Published: August 26, 2019 "To win, sacrifices must be made." Lilith awakens in a strange and mysterious world... Earth-a place full of wonder and terror alike. The life around her calls to her for aid, but there is somet...
