KINGDOM RISE, CASTING CROWNS: Your Way Called Peace (ACT I)

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***THANK YOU TO MY FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS. THERE HAVE BEEN SOME EDITS AND ACT I IS COMPLETED AT THIS TIME. ACT II DOES NOT HAVE A DATE OF RELEASE YET BUT IT IS BEING WORKED ON WITH LOVE!!!***

Check out the book trailer with the original soundtrack I composed for the storyHERE!!!

QUOTE FROM TRAILER: "A tale that was hushed and concealed by the heavens during the final days of the seven warring states of China. Here, in plain words, resonates a love with such fleeting beauty like that of a plum blossom, and fellowship with such force in grace and perseverance like that of a heron."

The novel is written in third person in the views of Ying-tai and Xiu Juan who are lovers. Both descendants of Qin, they are separated by the unfortunate events that take place during the 7 Warring States of China and they fight from opposite ends of the world to reunite. In their trials, they are tested against all that they know and the fine line that once divided mankind disintegrates as camaraderie is found amongst the known enemy.

OST Track 1:Prayer

*PLEASE NOTE: The illustrations in the story do not belong to me. They were artworks done by other amazing artists that inspired me to write what I wrote and to create the characters in the story. Most of the photos shown in the chapters were done by one of my favorite illustrators, Ibuki Satsuki (CHECK OUT THIS PERSON'S WORK! THEY'RE ALL AMAZING!!!) I greatly appreciate and enjoy all of their beautiful pieces of work!*

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Status: Completed
Year: 2019
Author: sumo0093

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Rating: 5.0/ 5.0
Followers: 16
Views: 34,838

Chapters(55 total)

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HotowedRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The story is a well written ode to the the hardships of love and the sacrifice love requires. Whether it be love for your family, friends, country, or significant other. The story centers around the well loved grand princess of Qin and her trials to seek what she wants. Her actions are driven by her devotion to her people and her sincere feelings to her lover. Her character is a breath of fresh air. Her character breaks the societal norms of her era as a headstrong female lead. The second protagonist, Ying Tai, is the epitome of duty and honor. His duty is challenged by his love for the princess and he secretly yearns to break free of the duties that were unfortunately thrusted upon him since his birth. The world seems small even though it spans the entirety of the Warring States of China. In contrast, even though it seems small, we receive beautiful waves of descriptions that clearly invokes images into the reader's head. Making the small world seems fuller and more vibrant. The fight scenes are as it is. It may seem amateurish, but the potential to improve is apparent. With each scene gradually becoming better. All in all, it is a recommended read. The characters feel alive and are driven by human needs that are relatable. The bonds are frustrating ( in a good way) and there are moments where the reader can feel the heartache of the characters.
TechmanRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
First, you should watch the trailer when you have a chance. The music is quite good, suitably epic and poignant.
This story is written in the style of Eastern epic romance. This means that there is lots of overwhelming emotion, hyperbole, and recurring themes and symbolism. Good guys are paragons of perfection and virtue while bad guys are evil and despicable. She's not just pretty, her doll-like beauty touches the hearts of all who gaze upon her. If that style of writing isn't your thing, bail out now. If you're okay with that style, you're in for an enjoyable read! This is an excellently written example of that style.
The story follows two star-crossed lovers kept apart by things like duty, honor, and the machinations of evil men. They seek to find their way through the world and back to each other as kingdoms rise and fall around them (and because of them). It's epic and moving and poignant. The illustrations scattered throughout are truly gorgeous.
Fight scenes are not the authors strong point, and there's plenty of things that don't make perfect sense (it feels like some of these kingdoms are only a single city, and there are multiple times where an enemy army suddenly appears at the city gates with no warning) but if you skip the logic and just go with the flow ofof t feel and emotion of the story, it is a truly enjoyable read.
This is a great story that needs better visibility than it has for the quality and effort on display. I'm so glad that I finally decided to give it a try.