Vanquished, by S. E. Green
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Vanquished, by S. E. Green
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Where society's elite go to explore their darkest desires. And where promises of freedom are just manipulative lies.For a price, the world's most powerful people can have their darkest desires. On a private island hidden in the ocean, they may hunt humans for game, attend gladiator-style fights, participate in elaborate orgies, and freely indulge in all the deadly sins within the cosplay of ancient times.Abducted from their life in Miami, Valoria and her younger sister wake up in this secret society, wherein Valoria is condemned to the fights and her sister is taken away to become a sex slave.Now "property" of a sadistic tyrant, Valoria joins other men and women captives who are forced to fight and maim for others' enjoyment, to run in their hunts, and participate in deviant fantasies. And she's under the cold, watchful eye of Alexior, a hired trainer with his own agenda for being involved in the twisted decadence.After surviving several near-death ordeals, a defiant Valoria focuses on her training and against all odds soon becomes a favorite. But she fights for one thing and one thing only--to be reunited with her sister and to be freed.But promises of freedom are sometimes just manipulative lies . . .
Vanquished, by S. E. Green- Amazon Sales Rank: #423295 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-11-10
- Released on: 2015-11-10
- Format: Kindle eBook
About the Author S. E. Green (aka Shannon Greenland) is the award winning author of several novels including the teen thriller, KILLER INSTINCT, and the spy series, THE SPECIALISTS. She lives off the coast of Florida with her very grouchy dog. Find her at segreen.net
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A fascinating read though dark and disturbing at times By Siobhan Davis Valoria (not her real name) and her sister Lena are kidnapped and taken to a mysterious island where the rich and powerful rule supreme. If you are not one of the elite you are either a slave or a recruit/warrior. Valoria doesn't know where her sister is so she makes a deal with her captor Dominus and becomes his most prized warrior possession.I was intrigued when I read the premise and couldn't resist requesting a review copy, even though I hoped it wouldn't be too gruesome. The themes are dark and twisted but not too graphic, thank God; I would not have had the disposition to read it otherwise. The elite are disgustingly depraved and most of their actions were totally deplorable. Valoria was a great MC. She had to make some very tough choices, but her sole motivation was her desire to find and rescue her little sister. She tried hard to hold onto her sanity, her conscience, and her humanity. Not an easy task in a world without morality.At first I struggled to visualize the world and I was a little confused as to what was going on - was it all a fantasy or an actual real place? As the story progressed, it was made clear that it was an actual place, hidden from society at large, where the rich could indulge their sick fantasies. The scary thing is I don't think this is beyond the realm of plausibility. (Shivering profusely.)The author keeps us guessing over Alexior and his real agenda - was he a friend or a foe? Initially, I thought Camille had a dual agenda as she told Valoria that Dominus had bought her sister when that wasn't the case. But it all made sense in the end. Character development is strong and there are some very decent secondary characters.The first half of the book dragged a little in parts and I found myself skimming but the second half more than made up for that, and I really enjoyed the last few chapters in particular. The very end felt rushed and I would have liked more of a glimpse into the future - I can't imagine the trauma and stress of having lived through an experience like that and I wonder how the characters adjusted.The writing was very good and overall this was an enjoyable read.Thanks to the author and Inkslinger PR for providing a review copy in exchange for my honest review. This review will be posted to my blog on 14th November. My YA NA Book Obsession
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Vanquished By Carrie G. Valoria awakens to find she has been kidnapped and being taken to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Her only concern is finding what has happened to her little sister and trying to get back to her so she tries to be bought from the person she thinks has her sister.After the bidding Valoria is taken to a private island owned by the rich and sadistic. For a price those in charge can get their darkest desires, they hunt humans for game, attend gladiator-style fights, or participate in elaborate orgies all within a cosplay environment of ancient times. Valoria finds herself fighting to the death to try to buy her freedom off the island and save her sister.Vanquished came with the warning that it was for mature audiences only and it certainly needed that label. A new twist on human trafficking where people are taken from their lives and tossed into living in a hellish environment all for the enjoyment of the rich. It wasn't too overly graphic but there is a lot of sex and violence in it despite not being overly described.The entire read is action packed from start to finish as Valoria has to fight for her life and the life of her little sister right from the start. What it really could have used to help the story out though was a bit better world building within the story. Having the main character wake up and immediately be tossed into this world it almost felt like a dystopian or fantasy read but is actually set in the real world but the island is like one giant role playing area, this could have been explained a bit better in the book early on.Overall, a pretty twisted, action packed, page turner following a strong female fighting to survive a world that defies imagination.I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Riveting and Interesting Book, but Fair-Warning: it's Quite Dark By Sam Short Version: Vanquished is a suspenseful book, and stands out as having an original plot. There are many moments of cruelty that make the book feel ''heavy'' at times. All in, though, the story moves quickly, the characters are compelling, and the darkness makes the reader feel more attached to the protagonists. If you're looking for a captivating book and are OK with it being set in a truly abhorrent world, read this one!More details: As many of the reviews explain, Vanquished has a dark plot and setting. The book is filled with moments of rampant cruelty and disregard for the value of human life, and at times I wanted to put the book down for a few moments to take a deep breath before continuing. However, this cruelty does not read as if written for the sake of writing about cruelty, or as if written so that the book ends up being for mature readers. Instead, it draws the reader into the book and provokes an emotional reaction. You'll feel attached to the protagonists, believe in them, and truly hope for their success. In short, the setting may be dark, but Green uses it to quickly pull readers into the story and to create an emotional attachment to it.The plot itself is suspenseful, and it's the kind of book that you might finish in a day. While the gist of it (good people in an evil world) is typical of the genre, the story itself is original. It's absolutely not just another hunger games rip-off, and the world it's set in is unlike any I'd previously read about.There were a few small parts of the book that I found disappointing. Mostly, some of the plot around the main romance was relatively predicable and bland. However, the romance plays a very minor part in the book, and a predictable romance is certainly better than a surprise romance that seems forced. Given the nature of the book, I think it's very appropriate that the romance was secondary, and perhaps the blandness comes because the romance was too-foreshadowed. Still, this is a pretty petty complaint given the rest of the book.All in, I'd strongly recommend this book for mature YA readers. If you're looking for a book that's just light and fun, or that's all about romance, then this probably isn't the book for you. If, however, you're looking for an engaging, suspenseful, and original book that will grip you emotionally, then definitely read it!
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