Teleios

Flaw, is Perfect!

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Pub Date Feb 22 2024 | Archive Date Aug 15 2024

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Description

In the dusk of Hellas, the shadow of Rome began to stretch its dominance. Arete of Syracuse had lost her father and her beloved city. Following his last wish, Arete embarked on her odyssey to stop the strange malevolent forces behind which controlled the Roman Emperor Nero. 

Guided by a determination in her heart, Arete traveled to the fabled city of Oraiapolis to find a mysterious Teleios, the perfect woman who was rumoured to be the living Aphrodite.

Along her journey traveling through different villages and cities, she fought against ferocious creatures and forged unbreakable bonds with a diverse cadre of companions, each carrying the weight of their own life in their hearts. 

What will transpire throughout their perilous journey that will shape their destinies? And what evil forces would seek to capture the Teleios for their own sinister ends?

"You will get those ancient Greco-Roman shits but nothing is historically accurate!"

~ Anonymous Reader

In the dusk of Hellas, the shadow of Rome began to stretch its dominance. Arete of Syracuse had lost her father and her beloved city. Following his last wish, Arete embarked on her odyssey to stop...


A Note From the Publisher

Teleios is a Greco-Roman historical fantasy fiction that delves into the subjects of eugenics. The story explores what defines a woman.

List of trigger warnings within the book:
🚸 LGBT content
🚸 Blood, Gore, Violence
🚸 Child abduction, murder, slavery
🚸 Talk of suicide

Teleios is a Greco-Roman historical fantasy fiction that delves into the subjects of eugenics. The story explores what defines a woman.

List of trigger warnings within the book:
🚸 LGBT content
...


Advance Praise

Set against the backdrop of the Greco-Roman world in the Julio-Claudian dynasty, the story of Teleios weaves together elements of magic, mythical creatures, and a cosmic mystery, with an altered fate of the notable historical characters. It’s a genre that not only entertains but also encourages reflection on the fragility of history and the profound impact of individual choices on the course of events.

The author reimagines a historical period of transition from Greek dominance in the Eastern Mediterranean to Roman hegemony over the broader Mediterranean world, transporting readers to a place where the familiar contours of the empire reshaped by the existence of fictitious cities — Oraiapolis and Kataramenos.

Through use of symbolism, allegories, and inventive storytelling, the author crafts narratives that are both thought-provoking, and stretching the boundaries of possibility. The story challenges readers to contemplate not only the “what ifs” of history but also the significance of the cosmic mystery of ‘Divine Wisdom’ within the framework of the past and present.

All in all, this ambitious work of fiction attempts to navigate the complexities of various discussions and debates which have sparked within the modern society, such as eugenics and trans-humanism. Teleios is truly a must-read book for anyone seeking to confront the darkest depths of gender, human nature, and society’s most pressing issues.

Set against the backdrop of the Greco-Roman world in the Julio-Claudian dynasty, the story of Teleios weaves together elements of magic, mythical creatures, and a cosmic mystery, with an altered fate...


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Print version release date: 1 June 2024

Will be on sale at $0.99 starting from 22 Febuary until 31 March 2024. Planning online book tour, QnA, and interviews.

Upcoming Promotions:
Discounted Price: $1.59
Start date: 5/14/2024
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ISBN 9789811889530
PRICE $2.99 (USD)
PAGES 430

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I really really wanted to like this book but I ended up DNFing at around 10%. This story and idea probably had the potential to be good, but it needed some /serious/ editing. In the form that it was, I found it basically unreadable. I had no idea what was going on and I didn't really care to find out because the book was just riddled with grammatical errors and illogical sentences. Before publishing, I would seriously recommend some revision in order for this book to be widely readable.

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I quit when the author, to indicate that someone was eating, wrote out "Nom nom nommmmm" as dialogue. Egregious. I can overlook things like "Ha ha ha," he laughed," but nom? No. This is not well written. The plot is scattered. There are a ton of characters introduced and little to no indication of which ones are important. I couldn't keep going.

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This book was written in a way thats hard to understand and confusing at times. I enjoyed the characters and world created but the grammatical issues made it hard to read at times. I believe the author will definitely grow and I would definitely read another book by them. Thanks Netgalley for the ARC.

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