#Jonas agallon

[slowburnreader]

Stars: ★★★★★

This book was so well-balanced that it’s terrific. It felt like that time when I followed a recipe correctly and my dinner tasted soooo good. I felt good after reading it. Satisfied.

Read the full review here: https://slowburnreaderblog.wordpress.com/review-of-falling-kingdoms-1/

Have you read this book?

[myhiraeth]

@chcmpgneprcblems sent: “When I said scars are kinda sexy, I didn’t mean you should get one right away…” - jonas

“Ohhhh,” he drawled. “You see, you really need to be more specific about that kind of thing.” He grins, preening as Jonas grasps his chin and not-so-gently tilts his head so he can get a better look at Louis’ newest souvenir, a nice stitched up gash that curved around his left eye. Some newbie paid to get in the ring but when he started losing, he’d snatched up the nearest weapon, in this case some spare wood from a long-forgotten construction project in the basement they held the Pit night, and swung. 

He’d clocked Louis pretty good and gotten his ass beat to shit by Ripper and Dragon both- honestly the guy was lucky it was only them and that Jonas had been busy that night or he may not have left alive for breaking the cardinal rule. Newbie had been left choking on his own blood while Ripper drove Louis to the hospital, warning the boy not to get blood on his car seats. He’d even stayed- not inside the building of course, but he’d waited in the parking lot for Louis to get stitched up, checked out, and come back out. 

Admittedly, he hadn’t question Lou much when he’d asked if he was good to drive home- simply taken Louis’ word for it, but hey- he’d gotten home alive and Fox and Octavia had made sure he didn’t pass out. So all’s well that ends well, right? 

And now he gets to primp and preen for Jonas, showing off his battle scar proudly. “Pretty sexy, yeah?” 

[gracefallen]

TAG  DROP  08  :    aurelia  &  jonas(s).

╰   *   AURELIA  CANDELLA      :      musings  . ╰   *   AURELIA  CANDELLA      :      images  . ╰   *   AURELIA  CANDELLA      :      desires  . ╰   *   AURELIA  CANDELLA      :      likes  . ╰   *   AURELIA  CANDELLA      :      aesthetics  .

╰   *   JONAS  AGALLON      :      musings  . ╰   *   JONAS  AGALLON      :      images  . ╰   *   JONAS  AGALLON      :      desires  . ╰   *   JONAS  AGALLON      :      likes  . ╰   *   JONAS  AGALLON      :      aesthetics  .

[raand0m]

Has anyone done this yet?

[corgifallingfanatic]

When Kingdoms Fall, We Still Have Each Other the Musical *FAN MADE*

As a huge theater kid, I decided to create a musical based off of the Falling Kingdoms series by Morgan Rhodes. It is available on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Tidal under the name When Kingdoms Fall (When Kingdoms Fall, We Still Have Each Other on Spotify). This musical is still in-progress so it is not yet complete. I am still new to the musical world and have only heard a few musicals that are included in the playlist (Wicked, Hadestown, My Fair Lady, Beetlejuice, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Heathers, Vanara the Musical, The Lightning Thief, SIX, Little Shop of Horrors, Miss Saigon, and Newsies.) It is also worth mentioning that this is fan made.  Here is the meaning and musical procession of all the songs in the Falling Kingdoms musical:

Defying Gravity (from Wicked): Emilia and Cleo have a discussion about Cleo’s future. Emilia knows she’s on her death bed but only wants Cleo to have the best future possible. Elphaba is Cleo and Glinda is Emilia. I know it’s a bit odd to add this one, especially with the context. Cleo wants to put herself in danger to save Emilia, Emilia knows she is dying and does not want Cleo to get herself hurt.

2. No One Else (from Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812): This song takes place after Theon rescues Cleo from Jonas’s kidnapping. He admits his feelings for her and she too shares his feelings. This song is told from the point of view of Cleo. Takes place right before Theon is murdered by Magnus.

3. Chant (from Hadstown) : Skipping a few chapters and events, this song takes place during the battle for Auranos. Hades is Gaius, Persephone is Althea, Eurydice is Cleo, and Orpheus is Magnus. The workers are the warriors on both sides fighting for Auranos.

4. Dead Mom (from Beetlejuice): This too takes place a few chapters and events later from the capture of Auranos, or Chant. After King Gaius is placed on the Auranian throne, Cleo is used as a figurehead to gain the trust of the Auranian people. This song is from the POV of Cleo in her room, asking for advice as well as a sign from her dead mom.

5. Pierre (from Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812): After the announcement of Cleo and Magnus’s engagement, Magnus sings of his life and what he dreams/dreamt it to be.

6. Popular (from Wicked): When Cleo makes friends with Princess Lucia Damora (Magnus’s sister) she gives her pointers on how to be liked, and loved, by her people. (As stated in the series, the Auranian people do not care much for Lucia).

7. The Wedding Ceremony (from Miss Saigon, featuring Eva Noblezada): This song details the events of Cleo and Magnus’s wedding before the rebel attack begins. Also, the song of Kim’s (Miss Saigon) people I have interpreted to be a traditional song of the Auranian people sung during a wedding.

8. Skid Row (Little Shop of Horrors): This song is from the point of view of Lysandra and Gregor Barbas. Lysandra (Audrey) and Gregor (Seymour) sing of the poverty in their home village in Paelsia. Also, please ignore the fact that Audrey and Seymour are lovers in the movie + musical.

9. Why We Build the Wall (Hadestown): When King Gaius starts his work on the Imperial Road connecting the lands of Limeros, Auranos, and Paelsia. The workers are the enslaved Paelsians and Hades is King Gaius. Jonas, Brion and Lysandra are featured in the song (not really in the actual song).

9. Fight For Me (Heathers: The Musical Off Broadway Cast): Takes place after Jonas kidnaps Cleo for the second time, where they are on good terms, and saves her from the attack on the rebel camp. Cleo details how she knows Jonas will  fight for her, as well as cares for her, which she thinks Magnus does and will not.

10. Strong (from The Lightning Thief): While Magnus is observing the work on the Imperial Road, his mother Queen Althea visits him in his dreams to remind him to be strong. (I know the timeline is slightly off, I apologize).

11. Any Way the Wind Blows (from Hadestown): After returning to the Auranian palace, Cleo is exposed by Gaius to be a rebel spy and traitor which she is later sentenced to death for. This song takes place in the room she was locked in as punishment for spying. She details how she feels alone, and wishes to have the comfort of someone else.

12. Heart of Stone (SIX): After she is exposed as a rebel spy and traitor she is then sentenced to death. This song takes place in Cleo’s prison cell awaiting her death.

13. You’ll Be Back (Hamilton): From the POV of King Gaius after he finds out that Magnus has rescued Cleo from her cell and the two have fled the castle. Rumoring to be accompanied by a famous rebel leader, Jonas Agallon.

13. On the Street Where You Live (from My Fair Lady the Soundtrack From the Movie): From the POV of Jonas as he happens to be walking by the Auranian palace, disguised of course, to find Magnus sneaking Cleo out of the palace. Tension is high between Magnus and Jonas due to the recent death of Jonas’s friend Brion. He joins the party in hopes of protecting Cleo from Magnus. (I know this isn’t in the books but I felt it would be a nice approach to the story).

14. Livin’ it Up on Top (from Hadestown): After fleeing from the palace, Magnus, Cleo, and Jonas find a place to eat and rest at an Auranian tavern. At the tavern, the threesome meet an elderly woman singing about the harshness of life, but how it could be much worse.

15. All I’ve Ever Known (from Hadestown): When the elderly woman’s performance is over, the penniless threesome must find a way to earn money. The tavern’s owner overhears their discussion and offers a deal: Cleo must preform a song in exchange for money. However, Cleo is forced to sing with a biligerent Magnus to complete the deal. (The song was also chosen by the tavern owner, which Magnus finds to be quite evil).

`16. As Long As Your Mine (from Wicked): After Jonas leaves to meet with Lysandra, Magnus and Cleo are left alone to find shelter. Upon arrival at Limeros, it is insisted by a Limerian noble, Lady Sophia, that the pair spend the night at her villa. After the days tension, Magnus and Cleo are forced to share the same room together. During a discussion on why Magnus saved Cleo from execution, he admits that she is the only light in his life. This song illustrates the conversation between the two.

17. I Still Believe (from Miss Saigon): Told from the POV of Lucia ( she sings both Kim and Ellen’s part of the song) at the Temple of Valoria in Limeros. She sings  to Alexius, believing that there is still a way for them to be together. In the end, Alexius still kills himself to relinquish Melenia’s control over his body.

18. Burn With Me (from Vanara the Musical): After the arrival of Nic, and the battle with Amara at the Temple of Valoria, Nic, Magnus, and Cleo have to find shelter until they can safely return to Limeros. After creating a sling for Magnus’s broken arm, Cleo and Nic look for firewood to keep the fire they started going. At Nic and Cleo’s departure, Magnus sits at the fire recalling the night at Lady Sophia’s villa and the strong feelings he has began to feel for Cleo.

19. No Good Deed (from Wicked): (Frozen Tides) Taking place after the events of Lucia’s interaction with Magnus, Cleo, and Nic at the Limerian palace (with Kyan at her side), she sings of how the old her, who believed in goodness as well as kindness, is gone and she wishes to never do another good deed again.

20. No One Else (Reprise) (from Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812): (Frozen Tides) After the wicked confrontation with Lucia and her new friend Kyan at the Limerian palace, Cleo recalls the first time she ever saw Magnus smile (during his reunion with Lucia) and finally admits her feelings for Magnus.

21. Wait For Me (from Hadestown): After hearing Cleo’s speech at the Limerian palace right before the arrival of his father and Amara, Magnus finally, finally, lets his need to protect her over come him. He sings this after realizing that King Gaius has kidnapped Cleo and plans to have her killed. He sings of never letting her go without a fight.

22. I Still Believe (Reprise Kim’s part only) (from Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812): After being kidnapped by King Gaius and Amara, Cleo manages to escape from the Limerian noble Lord Gareth’s house where she was awaiting the King’s sword. She manages to escape by cracking a wine bottle over Amara’s head, and climbing down a trellis on the side wall. After grabbing a Kraeshian bow, she wanders through the Limerian forest looking for a place to stay for the night. She sings about still believing in her relationship with Magnus and taking back her kingdom. (Told from Cleo’s POV).

23: Dust and Ashes (from Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812): While wandering the Limerian forest for Cleo, Magnus decides that he is not ready for death just yet and does not wish to have death rip Cleo away from him.

24. Papers (Instrumental) (from Hadestown): After wandering through the Limerian woods, Magnus finds himself in a confrontation with a handful of Kraeshian guards under the assignment of King Gaius to find Magnus and bring him to him. This instrumental illustrates the fight between Magnus and the Kraeshian guards. (I also know this does not happen in Frozen Tides but I wanted to add a little bit more to the story).

25. Nothing Changes (from Hadestown): After a rough battle with King Gaius’s guards in the forest, Magnus manages to win but not without the cost of a black out. While knocked out, Magnus is greeted by the Kismet (similar to the Fates),  which are creatures of Mytican mythology that are said to know the future of all living things. “Nothing Changes” is sung by the Fates as a warning to him to not continue on his journey. Despite the Kismet’s warnings, after recovering from his black out Magnus proceeds on his journey to rescue Cleo.

26. If It’s True (from Hadestown): After hours of searching for Cleo, Magnus begins to doubt the Kismets warnings.  In spite of the dangers of rescuing Cleo foretold by the Kismet, Magnus decides that his love for Cleo is more important that anything else. He decides that Cleo’s light means more to him than anything in his life ever has.

27. Promises (from Hadestown): Told from Cleo’s POV, after escaping Lord Gareth’s house she comes across Magnus who confesses to her his love and his passion for her. He tells her that he cannot promise all the good in the world and she responds that all she needs is his love and a “steady hand to hold”.

18. Something To Believe In (from Newsies): After dueling with his father, Magnus and Cleo sit around a fire in the cold Limerian woods on their way to meet with his Grandmother. While sitting alone with Cleo, he mentions to her that she gave him something to believe in despite his father's darkness.

This is all the musical consists of at the moment but I will try my best to listen to other musicals to include more songs. I hope to include the song “Burn” from Hamilton in this musical but I have yet to find a place for it. Thank you for your time!

[beccas-books]

Immortal Reign

Things I liked:

- I’m so pleased with how this series ended! I love a good happy ending for characters! 

- The fact that the queer characters got a happy ending too was really great.  Im very happy that author went through with that story line.  

- I loved Magus and Cleos ending.  It makes me so happy that they got the happy ending they deserved! 

- This books pace was amazing! it had just enough actions and adventure to go along with the drama.  I loved that the author left the ending just open enough for us to imagine how their future will be.  But still gave us enough detail to know that they will most likely be okay.  

Things I didn't like:

-   Honestly there wasn't much I would change about this book.  The only thing I can really think of is the story line between Jonas and Lucia.  I find that addition to be unnecessary.  

Overall:

- Great book! Loved the whole thing, and I don't really have any complaints.  Im very happy with how the story ended.  I think the author did a great job! 

- Rating: 4.5/5

[gwyns]

[afroelsa07]

Hi there! This is my first Magneo Fan art, I picked this one since is one of my favorite scenes in Crystal Storm

[chapters-of-mylife]

Crystal Storm by Morgan Rhodes{Book Review}

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GENRES:- Fantasy, Young Adult, Magic, Romance, High Fantasy, Adventure, Fiction, Witches

RATING:- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

———————————————————————————————————– The ruthless Empress Amara of Kraeshia has taken the Mytican throne, and now uncertainty looms over the three kingdoms. Since Lucia unleashed the fire Kindred, wreaking havoc throughout the land, Myticans have been looking for someone—anyone—they can trust. They believe in Amara, not knowing her grand promises are built on lies.

In Paelsia, Magnus and Cleo reluctantly follow King Gaius to the home of his exiled mother, Selia. Selia is a powerful witch and claims she can help unlock the magic of the Kindred—if the visitors agree to her terms. When Jonas arrives from Kraeshia, he is shocked to find that his rebel army now includes his sworn enemies. Along with Nic, Felix, and the mysteriously resurrected Ashur, the contentious group agrees to cast aside old grudges—for now—and united against their common enemy: Amara.

Meanwhile, bearing the child of a Watcher and feared by all, Princess Lucia travels across Mytica to find her family. But time is running out. The impending storm signals the dark prophecy Timotheus warned her about. Her fate is written, and it includes none other than the rebel Jonas. When their paths collied, Jonas and Lucia must decide between blindly following their destiny or fighting for their own free will.

The battle for power culminates at the Paelsian palace, where Amara resides. Rain pours. Blood spills. And soon all will discover that the darkest magic comes at an even darker price. ———————————————————————————————————–

I'm finally back to reading and I’m finally back to the Falling Kingdoms world!!

I finally got to read the fifth book of this series and I have to say this book clicked with me!! I can’t really pin point what is it exactly that clicked with me but it did!

Its probably that this book kind of fixed two of my major problems with this series.

Which was the main problem and the lack of character growth (well there was a characters growth which was a growth in their stupidity and annoyance in my opinion to be honest) But nooo in this book two of the characters that have been giving me a major headache in the previous books are finally going in the right direction and I have a good feeling about them!! Well there is a new character that took their place in my top annoying character of the book and that’s  Nic!! seriously every time Nic opens his mouth I get this urge to hold his head to bang into the nearest wall!

One problem I see a lot in this book specially the second half is the characters never seem to be sober for a few days in a row WTH is wrong with some of these characters!! you people are at war and you have the luxury of actually drink to the point of drunkenness!! WTH!! this always blow my mind every time this happens!!

This was such an interesting book !! the things that happened, the answers that we get in this book was so great!! 

And last but not least that ENDING!! wow that was the cherry on top of the cake!! that ending was such a great cliffhanger!! I'm really feeling bad for the people who had to wait to get the next book to get to know whats happening next!! Waiting till the series finished to buy the whole series together was such a good choice i did because it made me don’t have to wait to get my hands on the next book! 

so lovelies i'm going to dive into the next book right now!  cya all later with the final book review!! ———————————————————————————————————–

[launer2014]

La Tormenta de Cristal

TÍTULO: La Tormenta de Cristal (La Caída de los Reinos 5#)

AUTOR: Morgan Rhodes

Nº PÁGINAS: 475

PUNTUACIÓN: 9

GÉNERO: Fantasía, Ficción, Juvenil, Romance

En Mytica, las alianzas y las traiciones pueden entrelazarse hasta formar un nudo letal.En este laberinto de odios, intereses, mentiras y conveniencias, brillan con luz propia los lazos del amor y de la magia, que unen a las personas más dispares sin llegar jamás a romperse del todo.DESTINOProfetizado o no, el destino de los habitantes de Mytica no parece tan inmutable como algunos creen, y hay quien aspira a moldearlo con sus propias manos.VIDA Entre príncipes, reyes, traidores y rebeldes, hay vidas que terminan, otras que se resisten a hacerlo, otras que se reanudan y otras a punto de comenzar.LEALTADA pesar de las traiciones, los protagonistas del devenir de Mytica han empezado a forjar lazos de lealtad más allá de los intereses comunes o la familia.Una tormenta de magia arrecia sobre Mytica. Quienes no busquen refugio puede caer abatidos por sus rayos.

OPINIÓN LAURA:

Con cada libro que leo de esta saga, cada vez me gusta más. Parece que después de todo lo sucedido en el anterior libro ya van llegando ciertas aclaraciones.

Gaius demuestra una vez más que todo lo que sucede se puede ser cambiar en un instante, que personas que creías muertas no lo están y que pese a todo el empeño que pongas si las cosas no están por venir, no sucederán. Eso sí, también muestra que la vena perversa viene de familia, ya que su madre es incluso peor que él con diferencia.

La pobre Cleo recibe palos por todos los lados, pero demuestra ser la única inteligente, aprovechando cualquier situación a su favor. Amara por otro lado parece lista, pero es todo lo contrario. Demuestra que es una muchacha muy fácil de manipular si la tratas de la manera correcta.

"Aparenta confianza en ti misma cuando menos segura te sientas. Aparenta valentía cuando estés tan asustada que lo único que quieres es echar a correr."

A Lucia la tolero mucho más en este libro, aunque sigo sin entender sus métodos. Al fin ha visto la verdad, pero eso le puede conducir a más problemas. La verdad es que en este libro ha sufrido demasiado, pero gracias a ello ha acabado en muy buena compañía.

Con respecto a Jonas, no se que decir. Como siempre, va de mal en peor. Ahora llegando a sobrepasar límites. Y a ello se le suman sus nuevas compañías, tampoco muy sanas.

Con Magnus he sufrido como nunca. Tanto por sus decisiones y actos, como por lo que le rodea. Entre su padre, su abuela, Cleo, Amara y sus taaaantos enemigos, me extraña que siga de una pieza. Al menos, ya ha conseguido ingeniárselas para dar pistas de cuando miente a ciertas personas, cosa que le ayuda en gran manera.

Sinceramente, es una saga que con el paso de los capítulos va cogiendo más fuerza y enganche, lo que hace que sea una lectura muy entretenida y rápida.

"Además, las mujeres no eran los seres debiles que todo el mundo se empeñaba en hacerles creer que eran. Eran dirigentes, guerreras, líderes, reinas."

[aw3s0me-t0-bl0g]

You're growing on me. Slowly like a fungus." Jonas managed a grin. "The feelings mutual.

Falling Kingdom Series, Morgan Rhodes

[incorrectfallingkingdomsquotes]

Jonas: How long did it take until you guys started liking me?

Felix: A couple of days.

Cleo: 2 months.

Magnus: Jury's still out.

[myhiraeth]

@chcmpgneprcblems​ liked [ this post ] for a Caring CerciTM starter Cerci/Jonas - falling kingdoms au 

Cards on the table: I’m aware you want me here about as much as I want to be here. That said, my lover and yours both have decided to go in search of some cure for you and thus I am who you are stuck with. It would kill Nicklas for you to die before he returns, and Louis would likely kill me for it, so I beg of you- don’t make this more difficult than it has to be.

Her earlier words still hung in the air of the tent, words politely bitten out from a tightly clenched jaw, a firmly placed smile. Words designed to acknowledge Jonas’ distaste and distrust of her even as he was forced to accept her as oh-so-temporary caretaker. He wasn’t in a state to take care of himself, it was all he could do to stay conscious. The infection was spreading, and with Nicklas and Louis out desperately searching for a cure, Cerci was the only one in camp with the stomach to deal with the severity of Jonas’ state.

A task was a task, and despite their mutual disregard for each other, she had been carefully tending both his wounds and routinely exchanging the cloth against his forehead with a cool one when the fever in his body left even the rag itself hot. He’d been in and out of sleep, but as his eyes fluttered open at the touch of a newly cooled rag to his head, she glanced down at him. “They’re not back yet.” She said gently, almost apologetically.

[redheadreadings]

I've found that in my life that love and attraction can take many forms. And if one is open to unexpected possibilities, there are no boundaries.

-Immortal Reign by Morgan Rhodes

[raand0m]

So, this is the first thing that was ever said about Magnus.

And i felt it on a personal level.

[superlauri]

More of the AU institutes! Jonas and Amara from Falling Kingdoms written by Morgan Rhodes.