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Information you might want to know:
There are no men in this book.
There is some graphic content. We'll call it something we should not share with the children. This is a story for adults.
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Chapter 1: The Birth of Chadizah
“This duty entrusted to me from the instant of my birth, to spin the tale of this world for you, Adula, is why I summoned you to Agrippa. I could start with the creation of the Mothersource and the battles and wars the Denizens fought for control that shaped the firmament of this world. How they fought each other for control of this mighty tree city of Agrippa, and destroyed half of the Forest of Ankay, or lit the eternal fire deep within Mount Kellyurn, or when the Mothersource placed the Gates of Bohabbilade and coerced Mighty Moachin, the Heartstone from the heart of the world. That is all far in the past; those things happened, nothing will change them. I must be precise and concise and though it may seem that we have an eternity it is only because time passes slowly in this space. I will start with the day that all things changed; a mortal born with the ability to wield near Denizen-like power, that event shaped Lyantho as we know it. It made the world what it is now. Our future began in the icy forest of Ankay in the tallest of the remaining tree cities there, Dechk, one thousand five hundred and fifty-two cycles ago. It was the birth of the Mighty Mortal that caused even the denizens to reconsider the way they meddled in our affairs. Of course, I speak of the birth of Chadizah; the first and only mortal who can comprehend and wield the word that is her name. Chadizah is the word of change. So powerful is she that she may never speak her true name without the consequences of that action. It is the birth of Lodiva Graze, the fourth daughter of Bran Charul Cavi’Lodiva and Jolin Cavi’Graze. Lodiva, the High Guildmistress of the City of Witches which is called Chadizah. I will tell you of how she came to be what she is now and of her many deeds, good and ill. When I am finished, there will be no mistaking who she is, who you are and who I am. This tale is the truth of things widely believed to be fairy tales, myths and legends; my aim is to prove to you by the facts that there are no fairytales myths or legends on Lyantho...." |
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 A fantasy worth reading, March 31, 2004
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Reviewer: Shayla Golightly from Clovis, New Mexico | The Tale of Chadizah by Shanna Mawavise is the beginning of an epic tale of a world of all women. It follows the story of Adula Zabadu, the Crown Princess of the Gem Children, to the Tree City of Agrippa where she learns about her world's past and her Ancestor Lodiva Graze.
Adula learns that she is the Mighty One, and the unwitting pawn in a game of the Goddesses that rule her universe although she does not readily believe it.
Through the talespinning of Amaquaba, the High Librarian, we learn about the birth of Lodiva Graze, the supreme sorceress, and her time in the Tree City of Agrippa.There are two storylines in the book, which at first seem confusing but Mawavise handles them like a camera jumping back and forth, I like this.
There is magic, monsters, mystery, and absolutely no men within the covers of this book. The Tale of Chadizah is somewhat complicated but as the stories unfold it becomes clearer. I couldn't put it down. It left me wanting to know more about the world in which Adula lives.
I recomend this book to lovers of a good epic fantasy. It is not for children.
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Enter The Tale Of Chadizah!
Reviewed by Veronica Lamont author of I'm Not mad...I'm Special
www.publishedauthors.net/veronicalamont
Chadizah is the word of change...
An impressive world of fantasy. Oracles, fairies, elves, magic spells,
revenge, jealousy and Adula's task to learn the truth from Amaquaba the Empress of the Na'Asulek.
Adula Zabadu is kidnapped by her headmistress, she falls into the hands of General Darr Na'Silla who fought in the battle of Dragonsky. To Adula, General Darr Na'Silla was merely a myth. Adula was now to learn that the myths and fairy tales she had learnt were in fact real history...history she had to now understand before she could truly believe.
She travelled aboard the queen’s cabin heading to Agrippa the Tree City, a world of mile high trees with buildings and lakes scarcely seen on the mammoth leaves, to meet her past and face her future.
Adula is told tales going back to the start of the Mothersource way back one thousand five hundred and fifty-two cycles ago, the birth of the Mighty Mortal.
Is Adula the Mighty one?
You will have to read this unique book by Shanna Mawavise to discover the truth and to get totally lost into a land of fantasy. A lot of work and imagination has gone into this book. Maybe a little hard to read at first due to learning the all facts, but you soon slip into the pages and find it hard to pull away.
I do not usually read fantasy, but I am glad I read Shanna Mawavise’s
book, The Tale of Chadizah.
I recommend this book to all fansay readers but also to those that usually skip this genre. I can see The Tale of Chadizah made into a first class movie.
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A Review Of "The Tale of Chadizah" By Shanna Mawavise
In Shanna Mawavise’s first fantasy novel, "The Tale of Chadizah," she tells the tale of Adula Zabadu, a Cadet Commander of Nerrovar, who is kidnapped and summoned to see the High Librarian of Lyantho, her aunt Amaquaba.
The tale then takes us into a world where anything is possible and introduces us to some interesting characters. Though in the beginning you may find it hard to get into you will soon find yourself getting lost in the story as you eagerly turn the pages to see how Adula’s tale will end.
Shanna Mawavise has written a tale of love, betrayal, suspense and mystery. I highly recommend "The Tale of Chadizah" to anyone looking for a good fantasy novel to curl up with.
Reviewer: Nicole Getridge, Author of Shielded Heart Publisher: Publish America
ISBN: 1-4137-1092-1
"There are no fairy tales in Lyantho."
Reviewer: D.A. Arthur author of The Maverick Princess
You might as well say this is not your mother's fantasy novel too. For sure, The Tale of Chadizah has everything you'd expect of a good fantasy novel -- an imaginative created world in which the reader is immersed, brutal battle scenes, an illicit love affair (or two) -- and an unsuspecting protagonist on the brink of her destiny. When The Tale of Chadizah opens, young Adula Zabadu, Cadet Commander of Nerrovar, is kidnapped and summoned to see the High Librarian of Lyantho, her aunt Amaquaba. She (and we) are transported through tree cities, enormous palaces, and meet fascinating people whose motives are all muddled. The story within a story progresses with the saga of the Cavi family, a clan accustomed to murder, incest, and betrayal. It continues with a woman named Jolin, who has conceived her fourth child under mysterious circumstances, with someone other than her mate, the tyrant queen Bran. This someone is the powerful sorceress X, and this child is Lodiva Graze, Adula's ancestress and the Supreme Chadizah. Jolin is torn between X's instructions for her to kill Bran because she will hurt the child, and her love for Bran. At first it is difficult to get into because of the unique and fanciful names, but once you do, you will be hard-pressed to get away from it. Ms. Mawavise has woven an impressive debut tale, and is definitely one to watch in the coming years. Good work!
What a world!
Zadeborah Pennsylvania, USA (3/26/2004)
The Tale of Chadizah is a compelling story of how all people are connected. In this particular world they are all women, which is a bonus for any TomBoys who would rather see women in the heroic roles. It throws you for a loop right in the beginning and kept me spellbound. I couldn't put it down. An excellent read.
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