Wasn’t exactly my style but I have it a shot and it was worth the read. Definitely keeps you interest in turning the pages right til the end.

A note- the authors did not post trigger warnings in the copy I have. So be warned that there are gruesome violent acts, both physical and sexual.

An ancient civilization falls and thrusts some of its people to be reincarnated over the Ages so that they can help shape the world. All the while evil is also being reincarnated to shape the world to its liking.

Reincarnation is taken to a whole new level in this novel. We follow three Atitalans- Marcus, Theron, and Helghul- through their reincarnations. Our main protagonist is Marcus- or Quinn in his present day self. We follow his story as he remembers his past in Atitala and the subsequent fall of their great nation.

We learn about his love for Theron, Helghul's betrayal and brimming evil. How his previous memories slowly emerge each reincarnation, and his emotions surrounding everything.

This was a a fantastic mash up of actual historic events and items with the fantasy civilization. I am interested in what will happen in the present day.

An engaging series opener, we follow the lives of emissaries and their adversaries across the ages. Star-crossed lovers, separated by the fall of ancient ‘Atitala,’ Marcus and Theron search for each other in lifetime after lifetime and strive to thwart their nemesis and childhood companion.

A blend of fantasy with a dash of historical fiction, this was a very interesting read. The characters were well written and sympathetic, the plot was well fleshed out and drew me in almost immediately. I would definitely recommend, especially to those who enjoy historical fiction set in fantasy.

I attempted to read this book twice. I could not finish because it was just too much sci-fi.
For lovers of that genre it will be great. I just could not relate to the story much.

2.5 stars. This book is about spirituality and consciousness, with a heavy focus on soul contracts, reincarnation and the raising/lowering of the Earth's consciousness. I understand the significance and meaning of this book but unfortunately for the most part, I didn't enjoy it. I found it far too dark and unnecessarily violent. I also didn't feel the soulmate connection between the two protagonists half as much as I should have. Overall, this book has a very negative feel to it and it did not do anything to raise my frequency the way I had hoped.

Not really my cup of tea. It's not a badly written book, it just didn't have a story that felt compelling enough for me to really enjoy it.

Pub date: Oct 9, 2019
This reincarnation fantasy is a very simple and straightforward story. Though it has a larger arc for the series (I'm assuming) the origin story of Marcus, Theron and Helghul in Atlantis and their utopia turning into chaos was interesting, but not compelling enough for me to continue with it. It had a Celestine Prophecy book feel for me.

Not really for me, ultimately. The book was well-written but didn't fit what I wanted from the story.

The book is thought provoking tale about the battle between good and evil over time. I liked how each person must learn from past mistakes in life. The sequels will be interesting.

The Emissary by Tamara Veitch; Rene DeFazio was a lush, incredible story. I loved the writing style and the whole story

I was really intrigued with the premise of the book---love all things reincarnation---but found this a bit slow in the detailing and foundation-laying of the storyline. Perhaps necessary to a multi-book series, however it left me wanting more drama and less detail. I know, strange when usually character detail is sought after! I didn't dislike the book, but would have liked a bit more action.

Thanks to the authors, Waterside Press and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and provide an honest review of this book.

Brilliant new Sci-Fi series. Very imaginative storyline and compelling characters. I enjoyed it so much I immediately downloaded the second book from Amazon, on completion

This book was not my cup of tea. In parts, I found well written passages and interesting approach that just didn't seem to work as a whole. I keep thinking I was missing the point and would start over only to loose the storyline again. I believe there's an audience for this book but I am not among it.

I really enjoyed reading The Emissary. I was so caught up in the story of Atitala and the Emissaries. I felt the book was a bit disjointed when it jumped to the current/ present day but am hoping the second book ties the past and the present together more. I'm looking forward to seeing what's next for Marcus, Theron, and Helghul!

Uhmm... I’m not a fan of this book. I’m so so sorry, I can totally see why it appeals to other people but this just wasn’t for me.
I enjoyed the descriptions in the book - in fact the writing was a highlight. I also thought the concept was great, I was really interested in reading this, which was why I requested it.

I think the cover could do with some changes as well.

For me something just didn’t click.

This book did not work for me. If I had not promised to give a review I would not have finished it. I am a fan of fantasy books and this one had an innovative complex story which promised something different but was not well executed. I found the book to be fragmented. The chapters did not hang together and a lot of the story was summarised in a few sentences at intervals throughout the book. I did not empathise or relate to the characters. The story is set over many centuries with an underlying love story around the two main characters and a 'dark' character in opposition. As readers, we do not get to know these three characters well enough to even care what happens to them. I have tried to think what would have improved things and, in conclusion, I think less is more. We, as readers, need the story to go more slowly to give time to know the context and the characters. Fantasy books are frequently presented in a long series and this gives the time for development.

Book CWs: domestic abuse, r*pe

Disclaimer: I was given an ARC of "The Emissary" for free through Netgalley in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.

I can see why other people liked this book, but for me the spark just wasn’t there.

By far the strongest element of "The Emissary" is the authors’ use of description. From soulmate spirits intertwining, to blood smeared on the ground of a cell, I could easily picture it all. I also enjoyed getting a peek into all of the characters’ minds throughout each scene. Third-person omniscient is hard to pull off, but this book handled it beautifully!

That being said… "The Emissary's" premise was interesting. The execution left something to be desired.

When I read a love story, I want to fall in love with the characters, or at least love to hate them. With Marcus and Theron, however, we were told more than we were shown, and what we did see was through a glimpse of Helghul’s hateful mind.

There was only one past life I was emotionally invested in: Sartaña. Although, I did have to skip a page due to the graphic nature of her story. (Again, "The Emissary" is not lacking in the imagery department.) As for the rest of the book, I neither liked nor disliked it. The spark just wasn’t there.

I found this story to be a fascinating entry to the world that pre-existed our own; its echoes stuck with me for days after I finished reading. I found that the world in which the reader was immersed to be the strongest aspect of the tale. The characters themselves were adequately drawn to carry out the plot, but didn't feel like the true drivers of the story. Ultimately, I was left wanting more and look forward to reading the sequel.

I loved this book and found myself returning to it often. I found the storyline unique and loved how it jumped around a bit yet still was consistent enough to not get confused. Can't wait for the next book in the series.