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I couldn’t be anything other than a romantic at heart — it’s my nature, it’s who I am. But this isn’t a typical story of traditional love. It isn’t a fairy tale. No happily ever after neatly tied up with a shiny bow. It’s a memoir of the reality left behind in the wake of grief — the desolation, the resurrection, and final culmination life offers to the fallen.
This is a journey through love…the love of self, love of a friend, and sometimes love is ugly, messy —destructive.
My name is Bastian Thames…and this is my story.
chimera edition by Stephie Walls Literature Fiction eBooks
Chimera by Stephie Walls4 stars!!!
chimera
noun chi·me·ra \k'-'mir-', k'-\
• something that exists only in the imagination and is not possible in reality
To be honest this book has taken me by surprise, while I was initially drawn to this book by the cover and synopsis I really should have taken more note of the authors warnings. Stephie Walls is a new to me author and after the roller coaster she has just put me through I will definitely be reading her work again. She spells it out for you, it is not pretty, it is not a neatly tied up happily ever after but it is an honest story of the devastation left in the wake of grief. A hauntingly accurate tale of desolation, anguish, sorrow and the fight just to wake up in the morning. There is a resurrection, but in all honesty, does that pain ever go away? Is there light at the end of the tunnel? Artists feel more, see more, they are innately sensitive souls and Stephie Walls perfectly captured Bastian’s fight to just live after losing his wife.
“Life is macabre, man. It turns to sh*t quickly without warning; it’s an elusive b**ch. One day it’s a plethora of illumination, the next its putrid pestilence.”
Bastian has been in limbo for six years since he lost his wife to cancer. A wife who he had been with since they were kids and a woman he loved with every fibre of his being, that all-consuming, soul mate love that only happens once in a lifetime. His life was over. Once a successful artist, his life had been a constant spiral down since her death, becoming a recluse and a hermit and his only contact with the outside world being his best friend Nate. But a Facebook message from a woman who was also an artist and an uncanny look-a-like of his late wife gave Bastian that kick he needed to break the rot. He began to paint, he found another muse and for once, he had found another friend…Sera, short for Seraphim.
“You’ve turned your wheel for the first time in years. Find the colors of your life again.”
This is not instalove, but a more a case of instafriends. While Bastian could see himself falling for Sera, Sera is already spoken for. But to see these two open up to each other and begin to heal the other was truly beautiful to read about. Chimera is dark in the way that it takes you to the deepest, darkest depths of grief and paints a realistic picture of those who are going through the process and struggling to find the end. But it is not all new doom and gloom as Sera begins to take Bastian’s mind away from his grief and gives him another woman to worry about.
“…the last six years changed my perspective on life. Time is fleeting; it’s infinite but not personally, just universally. Truth changes daily. Nothing is inevitable and death is certain.”
Sera is seriously private but she slowly opens up to Bastian and is open about her lifestyle as the outside gives way to worry. This book does contain some BDSM and while in the first instance I didn’t think it had a place in this story it soon became apparent why it was there. It is definitely not added for the shock and soon becomes an intrinsic part of the story.
“We’re all broken, Sera. Every one of us. Some of our cracks are just more visible than others. That’s what life does to us. Friends are the glue that keeps us from falling apart.”
I can’t really say any more, I don’t want to spoil it for anyone, it is one of those books that you need to read and experience for yourself and the plethora of emotions that the author puts you through. I have to say I loved Nate with a passion. He is the epitome of the true best friend. His loyalty and selfless caring of his best friend at times brought tears to my eyes and makes you truly appreciate the importance and benefits of real, true, friendships. I sincerely adored him and my heart broke for him.
“…I fought for five effing years to get you back to the land of the living. You are not resurfacing in purgatory.”
This was an ending that I will forever remember and kudos to the author for telling the story that her characters demanded. I appreciate an author that goes outside the box and Stephie Walls definitely did that, I applaud you. I loved these characters, I loved this story, while for me it was a little slow in the middle, the beginning and end more than made up for it. I will definitely be checking out other titles from this author.
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chimera edition by Stephie Walls Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
Yes!! These emojis express my exact feelings while reading this book! That being said.... Stephie Walls didn't just go outside of the box... She blew it up and left not a trace!
From the start of the book, I was literally sucked into the book. Now I know that's not unusual for this author but it's the tone in which she started the book. It's hard to describe but I can assure you.... It's one that will leave you feeling floored. That being said, I adore Bastian and sympathize with him. He's a very well thought out and executed character that you're going to be torn between wanting to help and saying " what in the actual phuq" I like that the author doesn't start out with the "problem" she builds up to it and doesn't leave you hanging. She made this book so realistic that I was able to identify with a fictional character! I, upon "meeting" Sera, was not her biggest fan. Although I suspect that was the authors point. However, the author being queen of twists seriously made me like and appreciate Sera. Her secondary characters were all on point and I too came to connect with them. I admit, while this isn't in essence a sexualized book.... The scenes that do contain it are off the charts hot and enough that I finished in a sweaty mess!
Now...... Here's what needs to be said about this book.... I am in complete awe at the authors perception of heartache and angst. Yes... This book has it. I would venture into the "dark" read area as well. I've waited for a while for the author to write another book and damn if she didn't floor me with this. While it's not in the literal sense an HEA, the author portrayed the characters HEA. Ms. Walls is in a few words..... A chameleon of words and writing. I am happy and proud to say that this book is on my top best read and I highly recommend it to all!!
From the start I was intrigued with Bastian's character. This isn't the everyday love story, which I enjoyed! Those types of stories are ordinary and predictable! Chimera is NOT! Get this book if you're craving something different to read! It's a real emotional roller coaster ride!
This book was impossible to put down. I finished it in one sitting because I couldn't put it down. It takes place in a town where I live but it all happens in a world I've never known. Do not miss this one.
I do not normally write reviews. In fact my friends father is still waiting on one but for this book I had to. Not only is this book well written, The writer is able to capture the reader from the very start and this is a story that once you start is impossible to stop!(believe me with a 3 month old getting in the time was hard). I'm not going to give away to much but if you love books that are not the same old recycled plots every time you really need to read the books by Stephie Walls. I can not wait to read her other works but for now Chimera has earned it's place on my favorites shelf next to Karen Moning and Jessica Shirvington.
This is the 2nd book I have read by Stephie Walls. This book is about a man who suffers tragically from the loss of his wife. A once in a life time kinda love that every human spends their life searching for and some never find it. Bastain meets another young artist and it seems to pull him out of his depression. The triumphs and tragedy's are felt by the reader as if it is happening to u. Great book to read.
I've only read one other book by this author but after reading this book I really need to read more as I loved it.
When Bastians wife died he felt as if he died with her. Every day is a struggle.
When he meets Sera online he's amazed at how similar she looks to his deceased wife. This is their story of love, loss and friendship that pulled on all my emotions.
My heart went out to Bastians friend Nate who worried so much about his friend.
Although I thought this book was slow to start I really liked the story. Good storyline and I connected with the characters.
Looking forward to reading more from this author.
Chimera by Stephie Walls
4 stars!!!
chimera
noun chi·me·ra \k'-'mir-', k'-\
• something that exists only in the imagination and is not possible in reality
To be honest this book has taken me by surprise, while I was initially drawn to this book by the cover and synopsis I really should have taken more note of the authors warnings. Stephie Walls is a new to me author and after the roller coaster she has just put me through I will definitely be reading her work again. She spells it out for you, it is not pretty, it is not a neatly tied up happily ever after but it is an honest story of the devastation left in the wake of grief. A hauntingly accurate tale of desolation, anguish, sorrow and the fight just to wake up in the morning. There is a resurrection, but in all honesty, does that pain ever go away? Is there light at the end of the tunnel? Artists feel more, see more, they are innately sensitive souls and Stephie Walls perfectly captured Bastian’s fight to just live after losing his wife.
“Life is macabre, man. It turns to sh*t quickly without warning; it’s an elusive b**ch. One day it’s a plethora of illumination, the next its putrid pestilence.”
Bastian has been in limbo for six years since he lost his wife to cancer. A wife who he had been with since they were kids and a woman he loved with every fibre of his being, that all-consuming, soul mate love that only happens once in a lifetime. His life was over. Once a successful artist, his life had been a constant spiral down since her death, becoming a recluse and a hermit and his only contact with the outside world being his best friend Nate. But a Facebook message from a woman who was also an artist and an uncanny look-a-like of his late wife gave Bastian that kick he needed to break the rot. He began to paint, he found another muse and for once, he had found another friend…Sera, short for Seraphim.
“You’ve turned your wheel for the first time in years. Find the colors of your life again.”
This is not instalove, but a more a case of instafriends. While Bastian could see himself falling for Sera, Sera is already spoken for. But to see these two open up to each other and begin to heal the other was truly beautiful to read about. Chimera is dark in the way that it takes you to the deepest, darkest depths of grief and paints a realistic picture of those who are going through the process and struggling to find the end. But it is not all new doom and gloom as Sera begins to take Bastian’s mind away from his grief and gives him another woman to worry about.
“…the last six years changed my perspective on life. Time is fleeting; it’s infinite but not personally, just universally. Truth changes daily. Nothing is inevitable and death is certain.”
Sera is seriously private but she slowly opens up to Bastian and is open about her lifestyle as the outside gives way to worry. This book does contain some BDSM and while in the first instance I didn’t think it had a place in this story it soon became apparent why it was there. It is definitely not added for the shock and soon becomes an intrinsic part of the story.
“We’re all broken, Sera. Every one of us. Some of our cracks are just more visible than others. That’s what life does to us. Friends are the glue that keeps us from falling apart.”
I can’t really say any more, I don’t want to spoil it for anyone, it is one of those books that you need to read and experience for yourself and the plethora of emotions that the author puts you through. I have to say I loved Nate with a passion. He is the epitome of the true best friend. His loyalty and selfless caring of his best friend at times brought tears to my eyes and makes you truly appreciate the importance and benefits of real, true, friendships. I sincerely adored him and my heart broke for him.
“…I fought for five effing years to get you back to the land of the living. You are not resurfacing in purgatory.”
This was an ending that I will forever remember and kudos to the author for telling the story that her characters demanded. I appreciate an author that goes outside the box and Stephie Walls definitely did that, I applaud you. I loved these characters, I loved this story, while for me it was a little slow in the middle, the beginning and end more than made up for it. I will definitely be checking out other titles from this author.
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