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Legacy of the Mind
(The Legacy Trilogy, Book 1)
H.R. Moore
Trade Paperback, 260 pages
Harriet Moore
August 17, 2013
Digital Edition
January 2, 2014
Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Fiction
Anita has never been
ordinary, she’s stuck out like a sore thumb her entire life; not only
can she see the energy of others, a rare skill, but she’s won every Body
challenge she’s ever entered. So when the powerful, good looking
Descendants, Marcus and Alexander, mysteriously arrive in Empire, her
difference attracts and keeps their attention.
Once in Empire, the sudden death of ruling Body Descendant, Christiana, sets in motion a number of events; a quest for the treacherous Austin to find the girl Christiana had been looking for; a challenge where Anita stands out more vibrantly than ever before; a perilous dip in the world’s energy; and a dangerous belief among the people that they will never truly be free. Powerful factions soon form within the ruling elite and when a trusted friend and mentor reaches out to ask for Anita’s help, she has to make a choice; help her friend and betray the one she loves, or do nothing and watch the people starve.
Once in Empire, the sudden death of ruling Body Descendant, Christiana, sets in motion a number of events; a quest for the treacherous Austin to find the girl Christiana had been looking for; a challenge where Anita stands out more vibrantly than ever before; a perilous dip in the world’s energy; and a dangerous belief among the people that they will never truly be free. Powerful factions soon form within the ruling elite and when a trusted friend and mentor reaches out to ask for Anita’s help, she has to make a choice; help her friend and betray the one she loves, or do nothing and watch the people starve.
I LOVE this excerpt! The prose is just wonderful, smoothly describing the two characters' fluid dance movements. It seems that the society described in the book is a rather conservative one, judging from the reaction of Marcus's father to the dance with Anita. Just from this short excerpt, I can see that both Anita and Marcus are rebels at heart, and are intent on defying their society's rules.
The dance itself is vividly described, and I love how the two participants enthusiastically throw themselves into it!
The prose is beautiful, and I get a VERY romantic feeling from this excerpt. In short, I really MUST make this novel part of my collection!
After three, enormous courses and a significant quantity of various types of wine, Anita decided it was time to open the dancing. In line with tradition, there would be no announcement, but Anita and Marcus would take to the floor at a time of their choosing, throwing a signal to the band and surprising the audience by launching into their dance.
Anita reached over and took Marcus's hand under the table. She inclined her head in the direction of the open space between the banquet tables, and he smiled in agreement. He led Anita around the top table, waving to the band as they passed. The band immediately sprang into life, striking up a jaunty number, and the room quietened in expectant anticipation. Anita could hardly contain her excitement. She loved to dance, and, leaving Marcus by the edge of the tables, she spun her way to the middle of the floor. Marcus ran after her and caught her just as she stopped spinning, leant her backwards seductively, then restored her to an upright position in a slow, fluid, silky movement. They smiled at each other as they came back face to face, each reminded of their dance on the cliff, before Marcus almost violently spun Anita out and back in again. They tangoed around the floor, paying no attention to their audience, who watched open-mouthed at the display. They had all expected a polite waltz to start proceedings, and certainly no one had expected this.
After a couple of minutes of the borderline inappropriate spectacle, complete with too much body contact, a number of improper looks, and all topped off by the suggestive backing track, the others eligible to join the first dance got up and made their way to the floor. All except Austin, whose face was like thunder as he watched his son's embarrassing exhibition with the girl he was beginning to hate. Marcus and Anita finished their opener with a flourish, Marcus spinning Anita around so they were back to back before lifting her high on his shoulders, her arms outstretched. He spun several times before letting her slide back to the floor, having masterfully positioned them to join the set laid out by the others in preparation for the formal dancing. He kissed her hand racily and threw her one last risqué look as they took their places.
Anita reached over and took Marcus's hand under the table. She inclined her head in the direction of the open space between the banquet tables, and he smiled in agreement. He led Anita around the top table, waving to the band as they passed. The band immediately sprang into life, striking up a jaunty number, and the room quietened in expectant anticipation. Anita could hardly contain her excitement. She loved to dance, and, leaving Marcus by the edge of the tables, she spun her way to the middle of the floor. Marcus ran after her and caught her just as she stopped spinning, leant her backwards seductively, then restored her to an upright position in a slow, fluid, silky movement. They smiled at each other as they came back face to face, each reminded of their dance on the cliff, before Marcus almost violently spun Anita out and back in again. They tangoed around the floor, paying no attention to their audience, who watched open-mouthed at the display. They had all expected a polite waltz to start proceedings, and certainly no one had expected this.
After a couple of minutes of the borderline inappropriate spectacle, complete with too much body contact, a number of improper looks, and all topped off by the suggestive backing track, the others eligible to join the first dance got up and made their way to the floor. All except Austin, whose face was like thunder as he watched his son's embarrassing exhibition with the girl he was beginning to hate. Marcus and Anita finished their opener with a flourish, Marcus spinning Anita around so they were back to back before lifting her high on his shoulders, her arms outstretched. He spun several times before letting her slide back to the floor, having masterfully positioned them to join the set laid out by the others in preparation for the formal dancing. He kissed her hand racily and threw her one last risqué look as they took their places.
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Harriet was born in Germany in 1987, the family returning to the UK -- to Dorset -- shortly afterwards. She lived there until she was 5, her grandfather teaching her the basics of cheating at cards and swindling chocolate, her mother starting to instil a (some would argue) unhealthy relationship with cake, and the neighbours demonstrating that some people don't understand cherry blossom is there to be picked, mixed with mint and water and sold as perfume.
Then there was Scotland: stealthy guinea pig breeding, riding horses, advanced cards, more cake, then to Devon and school in Exeter. She loved maths in the early years, but by the time she got to A Level, Sociology was her favourite subject, opening her eyes to things she'd never before considered, namely, nobody is really right, nobody is really normal and primary socialisation has a lot to answer for.
At the age of about 12, Harriet started rowing for Exeter Rowing Club. This quickly took over her life and before too long she was clad in Lycra, training 6 days a week, and competing at events around the country.
After finishing her A Levels, Harriet went to university in St. Andrews, studying Philosophy for two years, then switching to Management. She was particularly interested in the 'people' elements of her course, and especially the areas concerning how people create and react to change. After four very civilised years by the sea, she ventured to London, to foray into the strange world of insurance (surprisingly, more interesting than you might think). She worked as a Project Manager on large change programmes before founding her own consultancy in 2015.
Harriet now lives in Hertfordshire with her husband Chris and daughter Atia. When she isn't writing, editing, eating, running around after her toddler, or imagining how much better life would be with the addition of a Springer Spaniel, she occasionally finds the time to make hats.
Then there was Scotland: stealthy guinea pig breeding, riding horses, advanced cards, more cake, then to Devon and school in Exeter. She loved maths in the early years, but by the time she got to A Level, Sociology was her favourite subject, opening her eyes to things she'd never before considered, namely, nobody is really right, nobody is really normal and primary socialisation has a lot to answer for.
At the age of about 12, Harriet started rowing for Exeter Rowing Club. This quickly took over her life and before too long she was clad in Lycra, training 6 days a week, and competing at events around the country.
After finishing her A Levels, Harriet went to university in St. Andrews, studying Philosophy for two years, then switching to Management. She was particularly interested in the 'people' elements of her course, and especially the areas concerning how people create and react to change. After four very civilised years by the sea, she ventured to London, to foray into the strange world of insurance (surprisingly, more interesting than you might think). She worked as a Project Manager on large change programmes before founding her own consultancy in 2015.
Harriet now lives in Hertfordshire with her husband Chris and daughter Atia. When she isn't writing, editing, eating, running around after her toddler, or imagining how much better life would be with the addition of a Springer Spaniel, she occasionally finds the time to make hats.
Thanks for sharing the lovely excerpt and giveaway! This is also my first time hearing about this book, and what a unique cover :) Lovely post!
ReplyDeleteBrittany @ Brittany's Book Rambles
Hi, Brittany!
DeleteYou're very welcome! I like this cover, too! There's a hint of mystery to it.
Thanks so much for the SUPER nice comment!! <3 :)
Oh my what a lovely excerpt and the cover! how minmalist and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi, Verushka!
DeleteSo glad you like the excerpt and cover! Yes, this cover is beautiful precisely because of the simplicity of the design. I also think there's a hint of mystery in it.
Thanks for the nice comment!! <3 :)
Your review and this excerpt make me want to pick this one up right now! I completely agree with you about the writing; so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful book and giveaway! Lovely review <3<3<3
ReplyDelete~Mckenzie
Hi, Mckenzie!
DeleteOh, THANK YOU for the lovely compliment!!!! <3 <3 <3
Yes, the writing is really beautiful!! And you're very welcome for the post and the giveaway!! If you entered the giveaway, I sure hope you win!!!!
Thanks for your sweet comment!!!! HUGS!!!! <3 <3 <3 :) :) :)