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The Butterfly Crest (The Protogenoi Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Eva Vanrell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars (59)
An ancient war. A long-told prophecy. A cursed inheritance.
If you were destined to die, how would you choose to live?

Between the shadows of the human world, a war as old as time is being fought. Ageless pantheons scheme to obtain or keep control, provoked by the weight of human belief which has altered the realm of the divine.

An ancient prophecy speaks of a human woman who will alter the course of this divine war, a descendant of a Great House mired in misfortune and blood, whose history was shaped by the cruelty of the gods.

On a day as unremarkable as any other, Elena Vicens, a young woman living a seemingly ordinary life, receives a letter about a deposit box belonging to her mother, nineteen years after her mother's death. When this letter sends her on a journey halfway across the world from New Orleans to Japan, Elena unknowingly comes into possession of a cursed inheritance. She is suddenly thrust into a world of myths and legends, where the intangible and the strange are the fabric of everyday life, and deathless gods vie for victory at any cost.

As allies converge to help Elena fulfill the prophecy, one of whom is struggling with his own inheritance, Elena must choose for herself the measure of her own destiny.

Finalist in the 2014 Readers' Favorite International Book Award Contest.
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  1. Book 1 of 1
    The Protogenoi Series
  2. Print length
    549 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Accessibility
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  5. Publication date
    November 30, 2024
  6. Reading age
    15 - 18 years
  7. File size
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"In this series-starter, Vanrell has crafted a gorgeous tableau of mythology from different cultures... An intricately woven... story that expertly blends romance, action, and mythology." -Kirkus Reviews

"A powerful story with a relatable heroine and vivid descriptive detail. Fans of paranormal fiction will be delighted with this story and look for more by Vanrell." -Judge, 23rd Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards.

"Intriguing, imaginative and very original story... It is an exceptional read." -Mamta Madhavan, Readers' Favorite.
 
"A strong story with a beautifully strong female main character, in a world and with a story line that is imaginative and unique." -Kathryn Bennett, Readers' Favorite.
 
"Intriguing yet complex... Eva Vanrell delivers a fascinating novel. I was mesmerized by the gods and the mythology of the era... [and] was totally lost within the author's imagination." -Lisa Jones, Readers' Favorite.

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The novel includes a comprehensive appendix in the back of the book.
 
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DPCYCBT4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Ojime Group
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 30, 2024
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7.0 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 549 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0997704716
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 1 ‏ : ‎ The Protogenoi Series
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 15 - 18 years
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,160,625 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars (59)

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Author. Attorney. New Orleanian. Lover of Cherry Ring Pops. Confirmed Japanophile. Dreamer. Sometimes Obsessive. Blunt to a Fault. Wishful-Thinker. Tea and Anime Compulsive. Diehard.

Eva Vanrell currently lives in New Orleans with her husband, two cats and a Japanese maple.

In the beginning of 2011, Eva took a blind leap of faith to pursue what she loved most. The result of that journey is her debut novel, The Butterfly Crest. She is currently working on Book Two of the series, so please stay tuned!

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book engaging and fantastic to read. They appreciate the storyline, describing it as great and refreshing.
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8 customers mention reading pace, 6 positive, 2 negative
Customers find the book engaging, with one mentioning that the first third is captivating and another describing it as a page turner.
I found this book to be truly engaging....Read more
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...There’s too much adventure and fight interfering...in a good way. The true protagonist of the story, Elena’s identity....Read more
First time ever I have had fun reading this subject. Kept me interested through the end. Great characters, great writer. Eva Vanrell, kudos to you!Read more
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Well worth your time to read. You think you're getting one kind of story and then BAM, you get a whole different kind....Read more
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...I wanted to go on reading and have story continue. This was the best book that made me take my time reading....Read more
...Kept me interested through the end. Great characters, great writer. Eva Vanrell, kudos to you!Read more
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...find the middle slow, but in the end The Butterfly Crest is an interesting story, well worth reading....Read more
...I usually read a book in 2-3 days but I just loved the storyline so much and all the mythology I just had to take my time to soak it all in....Read more

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  • Aleksander Hickok
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect lore combinations.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2025
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    I can't say enough good things about this book. The descriptions, tone, and lore are all very rich and fleshed out perfectly. I was immediately sucked in and had a very hard time putting it down. I loved the fact that the author gave insight into what things were and made it so anyone could read this book and understand what was going on, even with the cultural differences thrown in. Amazing story telling and I can't wait for book 2 to come out.
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  • Steven R. Lindahl
    4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting novel, especially for readers interested in mythology
    Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2014
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    I had three reactions to The Butterfly Crest by Eva Vanrell, depending on the section I was reading. I found the first third of the book captivating, but when I reached the second third there was too much description and not enough character development for my taste. Yet I kept reading and I'm glad I did. The last section brought back some of the charm of the story as I learned more about Elena, the novel's main character, and in the process came to care about her.

    The first part has wonderful descriptions of New Orleans along with the introduction of Elena. She is a successful lawyer working for a firm run by Ms. Callas, a demanding and intimidating boss. She is also a single woman, whose parents died when she was a child. Her best friend, Cataline, was also her mother's best friend. To further complicate Elena's uncomfortable work environment, she begins to sense the presence of a force she doesn't understand. Eventually, she's confronted in a dark parking lot where she becomes so nervous she trips then hears laughter from out of the darkness. At this point I was intrigued and eager to read more.

    The story moves to Japan. Elena has received a notification of a previously unknown inheritance stored in a safety deposit box in Kyoto. All she knows about the contents is that her mother had insured it for five million dollars. She is required to pick up this treasure in person, so she and Cataline travel to the other side of the world. Here's where some problems began. Eva Vanrell's descriptions became too thorough. Also, she began to use Japanese terms without English definitions, making those descriptions difficult to understand. Elena's life is threatened. To protect her Eiry, the handsome son of Ms. Callas who apparently followed Elena to Asia, takes her to an underworld land populated by gods. At this point Vanrell's descriptions of various gods and of the architecture of the world where they exist slowed the narrative nearly to a halt.

    Then, about two thirds of the way through the novel, the writing changed back again. It was less about describing the book's world and more about the problems facing the main characters. I could feel their emotions again, especially Elena's.

    For people who love mythology and enjoy thinking about gods from different cultures existing together in their own environment, this novel could be great fun. Readers looking only for a good story will find the middle slow, but in the end The Butterfly Crest is an interesting story, well worth reading.

    Steve Lindahl – author of Motherless Soul and White Horse Regressions
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  • bronxgirl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gods, Dragons, and Destiny. Oh my!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2024
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    What a Fantastic! read. I was overcome by so many feels of my favorite stories. It’s Twilight meets Hell Boy the Golden Army meets Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon meets Harry Potter the Deathly Hallows meets 13 Assassins meets Along with the Gods meets Clash of the Titans all woven in a delicate manner to respect the tale, the applied culture, and the mythological deities. This is a fantasy book with romance, but not as the main focus. There’s too much adventure and fight interfering...in a good way.

    The true protagonist of the story, Elena’s identity. Thrusted between worlds (literally) she is lead down a path that reveals her true destiny. But is it set or can she still mold fate?

    Eva meticulously sets up her story with imagery, culture, and sensations. Follow her lead but be warned, you will be transported at the blink of an eye into the underworld where a war has been playing out between mediums, and the main character learns her place in all this lore.
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  • Jenn Cuce
    5.0 out of 5 stars I give this book way over 10 stars!!!!!!! A must read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2014
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    I finished this book last night and I'm sad that I finished it. I wanted to go on reading and have story continue. This was the best book that made me take my time reading. I usually read a book in 2-3 days but I just loved the storyline so much and all the mythology I just had to take my time to soak it all in. My favorite character was Eiry ( otherwise known as Thanatos, Greek God of death) the way Mrs. Vanrell created him was just yummy!!!!

    I'm so ready to read next book in the series and can only dream that Thanatos will visit me again through next book. I usually give give away some info but this time I'm not giving any details away as this is a book I wholeheartedly recommend to be read and enjoyed. I will definitely be reading The Butterfly Crest again.
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