Ryan Cahill

Do not hesitate. Do not contemplate mercy. The Lorian Empire took everything from Dayne. His family. His home. His people. He will carve a bloody path through Epheria. He will have his vengeance, by blade and by blood. This is his story. The story of The Exile. ﻿Each part of The Exile is set at a different point in Dayne's life before his appearance in Of Darkness and Light, each exploring pivotal moments that crafted who he is. Dayne's exploits pre ODAL could take up an entire trilogy in and of themselves, but by making this a novella I am able to explore the truly big moments for him, providing you with some extra lore, without eating into the time of the main series. *Note: this is a companion novella, not a standalone novella. Previous books in the series should be read first.*

The Bound and The Broken Novella

The Exile

That’s what I call a novella / side story perfectly made in the rules of the art. Not boring, complementing the main series/story very well. I didn’t feel like I lost my time reading this novella like much novellas in big fantasy series (looking at you secret history 👀). This one made sense and oh my what a ride !! 

I appreciate even more the author being so passionate about his series, it shows !

Amira BEN

That’s what I call a novella / side story perfectly made in the rules of the art. Not boring, complementing the main series/story very well. I didn’t feel like I lost my time reading this novella like much novellas in big fantasy series (looking at you secret history 👀). This one made sense and oh my what a ride !! 

I appreciate even more the author being so passionate about his series, it shows !

C. J. Daley 

This is the second novella in The Bound and the Broken series. It’s technically about Dayne’s time before Of Darkness and Light, but the author suggests reading it after book two. I would agree for the reader’s enjoyment. 

The author yet again does a fantastic job making a novella feel like a full length novel. Also again, there is amazing emotion, locations, and action, much like The Fall. From paragraph to paragraph your blood may be pumping, or your eyes may be tearing up, or sometimes both! Dayne has lived through some stuff. 

I love how the author gives us this character’s background and struggles. And I hope he continues giving us novellas throughout his writing. I’m impressed in his ability to mix short and long fiction with the same success, and for the same series. I believe this is his best work yet.

The Exile The Bound and The Broken Novella

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