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Wintersfall
by Sarah Westill
Series: Gen-Heirs: The Guardians of Sziveria #1
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Published by ISL Media on June 3, 2021
Genres: Dystopian Romantic Suspense Mystery
Pages: 357
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Also in this series: Raiventon, Kynhaven, Levkaseon, Asherwick, Ericksen, Survaine, Wolvenguard
A Gen-Heir to her assassin father’s legacy, Katria Nachemir will do almost anything to find the person responsible for murdering her mother and sister. Even become an assassin herself. In exchange for a deeper investigation into their deaths, she agrees to be a member of an Intel Guardian team, despite knowing the path is the last one her father would wish her to take.
Generations of dark family history have left Sean Blackbain, Primary Guardian Wintersfall, with limited choices. Either remain in Sziveria to face the whispers, or become the leader of a team and disappear.
Three years later, a botched assignment sends the team home, and a shocking detail is revealed concerning Sean and Katria’s government contracts. They’re married.
With Sean’s tainted past, and Katria’s carefully guarded family secret, neither are prepared for marriage. Exploring the murders of Katria’s family proves to be dangerous, and Sean realizes he’ll do anything to keep his wife safe. As they work together to discover the intricate lengths an unknown enemy has gone to keep the truth hidden, the passion they denied for so long begins to boil over. The bonds of their relationship are tested as the professional lines engrained between them blur.
Wintersfall by Sarah Westill is a new and exciting look into the possible future of humanity.
Will Sean and Katria find love in the situation that they have been thrust into?
Katria
Katria is a fabulous character. She is strong, intelligent, quick-witted, and extremely loyal. Katria is also beautiful and has her own style that doesn’t fit in with society. She is part of an elite team, and her life revolves around that team and their missions until they are called home. Now, Katria has a different life to navigate, and she has to do it while trying to find the person or people responsible for the death of her mother and sister.
I think Katria is wonderful. How many women are sharpshooters? I honestly don’t know, but I believe that it is fantastic. Katria is that silent stubborn type, and yet she is completely loyal. I was rooting for her before she ever met the rest of the team.
Sean
Sean is the head of their team, and he is high in society. He is extremely loyal and cares deeply about his team. His talents give his team advantages that others don’t have. However, much like Katria, Sean’s family has a dark past, and he is still trying to deal with society’s implications on him. Yet, he makes sure to follow orders and put the safety of others first.
I like Sean. He is such a great friend to Kevin and Mason. Honestly, they are like a family. I would mind being his friend, although I don’ have any specialties that would help his team out.
The World
This version of the world is a bit dark but fresh. There is good and evil as there is now. The classes are still messed up, but that doesn’t seem to stop this team from trying to save it. Nor does it stop the occupants from finding love.
Five Stars
Ms. Westill truly surprised me with this one. I read the synopsis, but it doesn’t do her writing justice. She has a way of letting you see right into the character’s soul, hurt, love, and all. My rating for Wintersfall by Sarah Westill is five stars. I am so glad that I got to read this book.
If you are into futuristic, paranormal romances with a touch of mystery and suspense, this book is perfect for you. I recommend it.
The Guardians of Sziveria Series
Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of Wintersfall by Sarah Westill.
Until the next time,
About Sarah Westill
Hello! Allow me to introduce myself to the universe, I am Sarah Westill. Christian, wife, mother, author, novice artist, professional photographer, graphic designer (this is actually my ‘real’ job), and teacher!
I homeschool our youngest for a few more months as he transitions from 6th to 7th grade, then I’m sending him to private school for actual 7th grade.
I also dabble in art. I love watercolors and have been tinkering with acrylic for a medium. I discovered I have a minor obsession with Golden paints, and have been investing in the primary colors that are in the same family (warm and cool) to make my own beautiful colors.
I absolutely LOVE to teach littles art. 2nd grade is my favorite. In addition to wanting to please, they actually still listen to instruction at this age and are so proud of themselves when they complete any portion. They aren’t hard on themselves yet, they don’t self-criticize. We can learn a lot from a 2nd grader. They also respond very well to praise and positive reinforcement.
On top of my writing, and my art dabblings, I’m also a semi-professional photographer. I say semi-pro because I haven’t had any official training, aside from working with actual pro-photographers, who helped me learn the ins and outs of exposure, composition, posing and depth of field. I absolutely adore portrait photography. Being able to capture a very human story, a moment in time for a new mother, a new marriage, is such an amazing opportunity and honor.
My job that helps pay for my path to self-publishing is a graphic designer. I’m a cover artist. Long story, but I work under the name Elaina Lee. A lot of people know Elaina the cover artist. I’m proud of that, and really blessed to have worked with hundreds of authors over the span of an entire decade.
I am excited to be starting this journey. To introduce to you my world, my Guardians, and the stories the characters have urged me to write. I hope you enjoy reading them over the coming years as much as I have enjoyed writing them.
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