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Delivering Yaehala: An Epic Fantasy Novella Kindle Edition

by Annie Bellet (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 260 ratings
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Exiled from her people, Alila lives alone in a canyon harvesting Frankincense resin with her twin unicorns for company. When a pregnant princess on the run from assassins disrupts her quiet world, Alila decides to help her reach the coast. Hounded by assassins and torn apart by distrust, Alila's choice threatens to reveal her dark past and her terrible secret. But only if she and the princess survive their journey to safety.

Delivering Yaehala is a fantasy novella.
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    January 16, 2014
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About the Author

Annie Bellet is the author of the Twenty-Sided Sorceress, The Pyrrh Considerable Crimes Division, and the Gryphonpike Chronicles series. She holds a BA in English and a BA in Medieval Studies and thus can speak a smattering of useful languages such as Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Welsh.   Her short fiction work is available in multiple collections and anthologies.

Her interests besides writing include rock climbing, reading, horse-back riding, video games, comic books, table-top RPGs and many other nerdy pursuits.  She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and a very demanding Bengal cat.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B006OOHK4U
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Doomed Muse Press (January 16, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 16, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 653 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 25 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 260 ratings

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Science Fiction and Fantasy for gamers and nerds!

USA Today bestselling and Alfie Award winning author Annie Bellet holds a BA in English and a BA in Medieval Studies and thus can speak a smattering of useful languages such as Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Welsh. Her other interests include rock climbing, reading, horse-back riding, video games, comic books, table-top RPGs and many other nerdy pursuits. She lives in the Netherlands with her husband.

Series with suggested reading order:

The Twenty-sided Sorceress- (a complete series!)

Justice Calling

Murder of Crows

Pack of Lies

Hunting Season

Heartache

Thicker Than Blood

Magic to the Bone

Dungeon Crawl

River of No Return

Balancing the Scales

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The Gryphonpike Chronicles- (A complete series!)

Witch Hunt (Free!)

Twice Drowned Dragon

A Stone's Throw

Dead of Knight

Brood Mother

Into the North

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Pyrrh Considerable Crimes Division-

Avarice

Wrath (coming 2020)

Find out more about her and her books by going to her website at http://www.anniebellet.com

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dutchess1124
5.0 out of 5 stars Superbly written
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2018
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I must admit that I was skeptical about this book. The cover was intriguing. The cover was only a small taste of the rich and savory story that lay within. This was a wonderfully written book with strong layered complex female characters. Thank you for writing this, I hope there will be a follow up book
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Pumpkin_luvin_u
4.0 out of 5 stars Unique and interesting
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2017
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This was only the second piece of work from this author I have had the pleasure of reading. Like the first, it was a short story and had action from start to finish. Unlike the first work I read (which felt more like a chapter from a novel), I felt like this one was complete. Short, of course, but it felt whole.

Bellet has done a good job of giving her characters life without needing to include page after page of detail. She keeps it simple yet telling, short yet moving. I really liked the character Alila. I feel like she could have her short on how she came to be as well; I would certainly read it. There is some fantasy to it, but it is not overpowering. Instead, there is more realism to the way of life for Alila.

Overall, I really enjoyed this story, and I feel it was well-written. I would recommend it for a short, quick read, and I intend to check out more of Bellet's works.
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Jodi
5.0 out of 5 stars A Triumphant Short Story
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2016
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Another lovely short story from Annie Bellet. Her stories often take place in a world far away, but still much like our own so we can relate to the characters and their plights. This is a great example of her unique and beautiful writing style. I'm not normally fond of short stories since they're not easy to write, therefore not fun to read, but Annie's are complete, enjoyable reads great for days when you don't have much free time.
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Rebecca Lang
3.0 out of 5 stars Is This a Prologue to Something?
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2020
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Summary

When Alila, a scarred woman with a dark past, discovers a princess on the run, the two unlikely companions find hope and redemption.

Review

Although called a novella, I'd personally consider "Delivering Yaehala" a short story. The plot is a simple journey to safety, which ends up revealing Alila's dark past. I, personally, felt the past was too dark; in particular, I found what was done to Alila to be cruel and sickening, far worse than the crime she was accused of. Alila is silent and brooding, while Yaehala, the princess, is kind and innocent. I did not find the characters or their relationship particularly unique, but it worked for what it was.

The strongest part of this short story was the world-building, which folded in a Middle East inspired setting with some fascinating mythology. The unicorns were fleshed out nicely and were pretty cool. While reading it, I was convinced that "Delivering Yaehala" was a prologue or companion story to a novel/ trilogy/ series set in this world. I was surprised to find this was not the case. (At least, I couldn't find a direct connection to the author's other books.) I think that's too bad, because there is a lot of potential in this world for a longer, more complex story, perhaps even involving the main characters.
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Novak D
5.0 out of 5 stars Read in one breath
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2020
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I really liked the book. The plot is very interesting, the action captures, read in one breath. Wow! And there are no logical failures there. Recommend. Moreover, this is a series. I look forward to continuing.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2016
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A good, brief story. I thought the reveal could have been a bit more serious considering its effects on the characters, but that's a small issue. I love that Bellet imagines worlds so much more interesting and diverse than just about any other author I've read.
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Wendi Shepherd
5.0 out of 5 stars Short, but detail packed
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2019
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Loved this story. A quick read for my afternoon, and beautifully written. You become invested in the characters so quickly and it is hard not to want more when you reach the end.
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SJ
4.0 out of 5 stars Love her stories
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2020
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Another wonderful short story, with vivid characters and a intriguing plot. The world building was good though I would have liked a bit more exposition to help me understand the culture.
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Elaine Parent
5.0 out of 5 stars Delivering Yaehala
Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2018
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Couldn’t put the story down till finished. Wish there was more. Well done, well written. I will watch to see if more.
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malc davies
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great short
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 24, 2017
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This should have been a four star. The story was let down by some poor proof reading.

I kept to the five stars as the story itself was very cleverly worked. It was really a simple take which the author managed to turn into a mini novel well worth the read.

Again the author has managed to produce a further short story, this time with a pregnant a princess and a pair of unicorns. It's totslly different from the earlier four shorts I have had the pleasure of reading.

My thanks to the author.
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Meera
4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 11, 2022
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It is short but at the same time is paced so well you do not realise it. A story of redemption, magic, exile and strength. Ali is such a strong character and has been through much, of her own and others doing. She is a character that builds as the story goes even Yaehala is strong in her own right but still human as seen by how she acts and regrets decisions. A rich world I would love to see more of.
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K
3.0 out of 5 stars Okay.
Reviewed in Canada on June 10, 2018
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Writing style lacks something.
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Fren
5.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 5, 2017
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Bellet is an excellent story teller and this short story is good. It seems to lack the depth of some of her other tales though.
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