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Sonar #2
Sonar The Cyclone
New Adult, Space Opera, Romance
Is your destiny determined by what the future has foretold? Or is fate deemed in the hands of what you behold?
The Royal 4 are now back on their home territory of Nazari, determined to get things back to normal. Syira’s forbidden love is being held captive. She is hell-bent on fighting for him despite the immense obstacles. She must find a way to convince her race that Kadeem is not dangerous. Their threat lies from deeper within.
Shiray has accepted her past and is moving forward with her life, but it comes back to haunt her tenfold. That all changes when she stumbles across the truth. Now, she must pick up the pieces of her shattered life.
They are in the calm but know when they approach the dirty side of the Cyclone storm, terrible things will unravel. The future is revealed and they get a glimpse of Fate’s course. Time is not on their side. They must attempt to change their destiny or their world will be doomed.
Is your destiny determined by what the future has foretold? Or is fate deemed in the hands of what you behold?
The Royal 4 are now back on their home territory of Nazari, determined to get things back to normal. Syira’s forbidden love is being held captive. She is hell-bent on fighting for him despite the immense obstacles. She must find a way to convince her race that Kadeem is not dangerous. Their threat lies from deeper within.
Shiray has accepted her past and is moving forward with her life, but it comes back to haunt her tenfold. That all changes when she stumbles across the truth. Now, she must pick up the pieces of her shattered life.
They are in the calm but know when they approach the dirty side of the Cyclone storm, terrible things will unravel. The future is revealed and they get a glimpse of Fate’s course. Time is not on their side. They must attempt to change their destiny or their world will be doomed.
271 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 3, 2015
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B. Truly
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B. Truly has wanted to be an author since she was fifteen years old. She is grateful to have accomplished this dream. B. Truly has very vivid dreams and a wild imagination. She likes to read, watch tons of TV shows, and movies. She’s addicted to romance and gets a thrill out of suspense and sci-fi. She writes young adult, new adult, and adult romance, sci-fi, dystopian, paranormal, and urban genres.
B. Truly likes to explore conflicted plots of romance with thrilling twists. She also loves creating impossible situations for her characters to grow from and try to overcome.
B. Truly has three wonderful children, and a husband who defines the person that she is today. She works full-time as an Ultrasound technologist in Houston, Texas.
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December 4, 2015
*I was given a copy in exchange of a honest review*
I definitely love these books. They are a great sci fi, with romance, action and people who have superpowers. Please check these books because they are worth it.
The Writing:
Similar to the first book I really liked it. It has a great way to keep you in the story and to feel and love the characters.
Again, we have two POVs: Shiray and Syira. Last book was more focused on Shiray and Bryan's relationship (�) and this one is more focused on Syira and Kadeem love story.
At the end, we have two scenes from Kadeem's POV as in the first book we had scenes from Bryan's POV. I loved reading from Kadeem POV. I really like that the book is from Shiray and Syira POVs but its nice to read from the male characters POVs.
The Story:
I love how the beginning and end connect.
This story has so many things, happy and sad, action, romance. It's just a nice box of surprises. We keep reading Bryan and Shiray, you know I love them if you read my review of the first book. But this book is more focused in Syira and Kadeem story, which is so sweet and I loved to read it too but they have more like a 'forbidden' love. Things (or people)from the first book appear again and it was like reading and having the emotions all over again.
I enjoyed the story so much. It keeps you wanting to read more and more.
And the vision! What?! Like, what?! You can't tell me that and then boom, we've to wait. That is unfair.
The Characters:
Shiray: Again, I loved her. I feel I can connect with her more than with Syira. She is brave but cares for everyone, and, who doesn't want a Bryan? I definitely do!
Bryan:I love him, he can be sweet, brave, smart-ass, funny. And as I said in my first review, I would love to see him as a King and Shiray as a Queen.
Syira: I liked her, in this book you get to know her better and it was great. She cares for her family and tries to do what she think is best.
Kadeem: I really like him. He is (sometimes) shy and quiet but I think he is the type of person that when you know him, he is funny and definitely not shy. He's reliable and I loved reading him more.
Nile: Seems like he has found 'the one' but it won't be easy. In the first book we read a lot of Shiray and Bryan, in the second one we read a lot of Syira and Kadeem, maybe in the third book we get to read Nile and his story?
When I finished this book there was a note that it said something about a thir book and a prequel, I want to read them NOW!!!
Seriously, I can't wait to read the next book and know what happens with this story,characters and planets.
I recommend this book to people from 15 years old or more that like sci-fi, superpowers,action and romance.
Please,check these book because they're really good and deserve to be known.
I definitely love these books. They are a great sci fi, with romance, action and people who have superpowers. Please check these books because they are worth it.
The Writing:
Similar to the first book I really liked it. It has a great way to keep you in the story and to feel and love the characters.
Again, we have two POVs: Shiray and Syira. Last book was more focused on Shiray and Bryan's relationship (�) and this one is more focused on Syira and Kadeem love story.
At the end, we have two scenes from Kadeem's POV as in the first book we had scenes from Bryan's POV. I loved reading from Kadeem POV. I really like that the book is from Shiray and Syira POVs but its nice to read from the male characters POVs.
The Story:
I love how the beginning and end connect.
This story has so many things, happy and sad, action, romance. It's just a nice box of surprises. We keep reading Bryan and Shiray, you know I love them if you read my review of the first book. But this book is more focused in Syira and Kadeem story, which is so sweet and I loved to read it too but they have more like a 'forbidden' love. Things (or people)from the first book appear again and it was like reading and having the emotions all over again.
I enjoyed the story so much. It keeps you wanting to read more and more.
And the vision! What?! Like, what?! You can't tell me that and then boom, we've to wait. That is unfair.
The Characters:
Shiray: Again, I loved her. I feel I can connect with her more than with Syira. She is brave but cares for everyone, and, who doesn't want a Bryan? I definitely do!
Bryan:I love him, he can be sweet, brave, smart-ass, funny. And as I said in my first review, I would love to see him as a King and Shiray as a Queen.
Syira: I liked her, in this book you get to know her better and it was great. She cares for her family and tries to do what she think is best.
Kadeem: I really like him. He is (sometimes) shy and quiet but I think he is the type of person that when you know him, he is funny and definitely not shy. He's reliable and I loved reading him more.
Nile: Seems like he has found 'the one' but it won't be easy. In the first book we read a lot of Shiray and Bryan, in the second one we read a lot of Syira and Kadeem, maybe in the third book we get to read Nile and his story?
When I finished this book there was a note that it said something about a thir book and a prequel, I want to read them NOW!!!
Seriously, I can't wait to read the next book and know what happens with this story,characters and planets.
I recommend this book to people from 15 years old or more that like sci-fi, superpowers,action and romance.
Please,check these book because they're really good and deserve to be known.
July 5, 2015
Fortunately for me, B. Truly is my good friend as well as a beta reader for me. For this reason, I've been able to watch this story unfold from the very beginning.
I was anxious to read this book in its entirety and in the proper order because
A. I love Kadeem.
and
B. This story is darker than the two stories that preceded it.
Even if you haven't read Sonar or Melanie's Evanescent Journey , this book is easy to pick up and read because the characters flash back to what has already happened. Like Sonar, the story is told in the alternate pov's of Syira and her sister by marriage, Shiray.
While Sonar focused on the trials and tribulations of Shiray and Bryan, this book is centered on Syira and her forbidden romance with the enemy king's son, Kadeem. Of all the male characters in this series, Kadeem is my favorite. There are several reasons for this. In both word and deed, he proves his fealty and his love for Syira never wavers. Even in prison, even when defying his father's orders. He must prove his loyalty to all of Kadan, not just King Julius. He proves himself over and over and never retaliates when confronted with bigotry he encounters from being a Polar, the sworn enemy of the Kadanans.
These are a few of my favorite quotes:
He made love to me like he was fulfilling his destiny. And it is kind of heart wrenching when they are being separated by circumstances and he tells her. Bring yourself back to me. Swoon!
And I loved how Kadeem claimed Syira in front of her ex-beau by pulling her to his chest and swatting her behind. That was cool!
But that ending...Brandy, you surprised me. You've been holding out on me.
Although there is some resolution in this book, the tension builds with a dire prediction of the future. I can't wait to see how everything turns out in book three.
I was anxious to read this book in its entirety and in the proper order because
A. I love Kadeem.
and
B. This story is darker than the two stories that preceded it.
Even if you haven't read Sonar or Melanie's Evanescent Journey , this book is easy to pick up and read because the characters flash back to what has already happened. Like Sonar, the story is told in the alternate pov's of Syira and her sister by marriage, Shiray.
While Sonar focused on the trials and tribulations of Shiray and Bryan, this book is centered on Syira and her forbidden romance with the enemy king's son, Kadeem. Of all the male characters in this series, Kadeem is my favorite. There are several reasons for this. In both word and deed, he proves his fealty and his love for Syira never wavers. Even in prison, even when defying his father's orders. He must prove his loyalty to all of Kadan, not just King Julius. He proves himself over and over and never retaliates when confronted with bigotry he encounters from being a Polar, the sworn enemy of the Kadanans.
These are a few of my favorite quotes:
He made love to me like he was fulfilling his destiny. And it is kind of heart wrenching when they are being separated by circumstances and he tells her. Bring yourself back to me. Swoon!
And I loved how Kadeem claimed Syira in front of her ex-beau by pulling her to his chest and swatting her behind. That was cool!
But that ending...Brandy, you surprised me. You've been holding out on me.
Although there is some resolution in this book, the tension builds with a dire prediction of the future. I can't wait to see how everything turns out in book three.
September 8, 2015
I received a free ecopy of this book for an honest review.
Sonar the Cyclone is the second in the Sonar series and, when I started it, I was afraid that it wasn't going to make much sense without reading the first book, but everything fell into place pretty quickly. It does stand on its own but I plan on reading the first book so I can get to know the characters even better.
B. Truly's writing style is easy to follow and it was a quick read. I read Sonar the Cyclone in one sitting but I still feel like I got to know the characters pretty well.
Shiray & Bryan and Syira & Kadeem have already been through so much in their short lives. They are all good, strong people and have strong relationships. Even though they are at war with Polaris, another planet, their personal lives seem to be coming along pretty well. They are all mature when it comes to their relationships (for the most part), which definitely helps.
Sonar the Cyclone is science fiction/fantasy but it is full of love, action, and suspense. I don't usually like when everything isn't wrapped up at the end of a book, but I did like the ending of this one. I also enjoyed the epilogues which told a couple events from Kadeem's point of view. The rest of the book was told from the points of view of Shiray and Syira.
I believe anyone who enjoys scifi or fantasy romance would like this book but I would suggest reading the first book in the series to get even more out of it.
Sonar the Cyclone is the second in the Sonar series and, when I started it, I was afraid that it wasn't going to make much sense without reading the first book, but everything fell into place pretty quickly. It does stand on its own but I plan on reading the first book so I can get to know the characters even better.
B. Truly's writing style is easy to follow and it was a quick read. I read Sonar the Cyclone in one sitting but I still feel like I got to know the characters pretty well.
Shiray & Bryan and Syira & Kadeem have already been through so much in their short lives. They are all good, strong people and have strong relationships. Even though they are at war with Polaris, another planet, their personal lives seem to be coming along pretty well. They are all mature when it comes to their relationships (for the most part), which definitely helps.
Sonar the Cyclone is science fiction/fantasy but it is full of love, action, and suspense. I don't usually like when everything isn't wrapped up at the end of a book, but I did like the ending of this one. I also enjoyed the epilogues which told a couple events from Kadeem's point of view. The rest of the book was told from the points of view of Shiray and Syira.
I believe anyone who enjoys scifi or fantasy romance would like this book but I would suggest reading the first book in the series to get even more out of it.
October 13, 2015
"Sonar The Cyclone" the successor of "Sonar The Crashing" the author truly has out done herself. There was so much action, drama, and of course love and sex. I look foward to the next novel in the series. I love Syria and Kadeem, definitely my favorite couple in the series. Once again B Truly proves there is always more than one side to every story, though I rather enjoyed reading under Syria and Kadeem's point of view, but that is me being biased. I definitely recommend this series if you enjoy action and romance.
July 23, 2015
It's great to be able read the continuing and more in depth stories of the characters from the first book in the Sonar series. B. Truly has created such well realized characters that they have become like old friends and I can't wait to read book three of this exciting new series.
November 20, 2015
This is the second d book in a series, and though it can be read as a stand alone I would recommend reading the first book before this. I enjoyed the book from beginning to the end. This is a wonderful addition to any library.
September 8, 2015
On the fence. I loved reading the story of Kadeem and Siriya and think Kadeem is so great. Niles and how he changes when he meets the woman who he likes that is Shiray’s cousin is sweet. Bryan is as wonderful as always. Shiray had a wee issue with. She does the gambit of emotions and her feelings about the king in the end although anger is justified she doesn’t even try to see things through his eyes. His family means more to him that anything else in the world and he would do whatever is necessary to save them and keep them from harm. She needed to see this but doesn’t. Siriya at times was unreasonable as well. I think for these two strong woman they need to learn to see things from different perspectives and even if they do not believe in what someone did or thinks doesn’t mean you don’t respect their thoughts and enter into a discussion.
If you haven’t read the first book it is okay, this book does do flashbacks and catches you up to speed. Kadeem for me is the one character that is redeeming. He has given up his whole world for his love of Siriya. His beliefs that do not meet his father’s and how he goes about helping to stop him is admirable. He is kind and patient and deals with Siriya’s moods wonderfully. He puts so much on the line to be with her. Their son sounds precious and I think needs to be protected more than ever with his powers that he has.
The plot line picks up in the end and shows us that there is some major trouble coming. Some change of the future is needed or we will see some major tragedy in the last book and I hope that the future that is seen doesn’t occur. In this book our plot is about Kadeem and Siriya and how they met and fell in love. After this we have the war and the anger of Shiray towards the King. We have the King’s guilt and desire for peace. We also have the ongoing fighting and trying to save people from Kadeem’s father. This is a interesting book because we have it from the viewpoints of Shiray and Siriya but the epilogues are told through Kadeem’s eyes. To me I would like more of Kadeem and Bryan’s thoughts and maybe Niles as well.
The thoughts of Shiray and Siriya give us insight into how they see the war going, how they feel about their relationships and what is going on around them and is interesting to see. Some of Shiray’s jelaousy and fears are understandable but questionable as well. Some of the actions of Siriya you wonder about and think that she needs to grow up more and she does with the help of Kadeem.
I am not feeling to good on the future aspect and that puts me on the fence. I think that the future seen is a little too much. Sure it gets you antsy and hoping that they can find a way to fix it but it also leaves you wondering why such a future. It ratchets up the danger that is already seen in this war but it also has you feeling uneasy and trying to decide if want to continue and if you can handle seeing that kind of outcome. It puts you in the middle for you want to continue on so you can see the outcome but not wanting to because the future seen is really alot to take in and sad and tragic. Other than this it was a wonderful read. You get to see the romance of Kadeem and Siriya and Bryan and Shiray grow closer. We see Niles fall for someone and change his arrogant ways a little. We see the king and how he is dealing with the war and the guilt he carries. a fast paced interesting tale that has you wondering what the future for these royals will bring.
If you haven’t read the first book it is okay, this book does do flashbacks and catches you up to speed. Kadeem for me is the one character that is redeeming. He has given up his whole world for his love of Siriya. His beliefs that do not meet his father’s and how he goes about helping to stop him is admirable. He is kind and patient and deals with Siriya’s moods wonderfully. He puts so much on the line to be with her. Their son sounds precious and I think needs to be protected more than ever with his powers that he has.
The plot line picks up in the end and shows us that there is some major trouble coming. Some change of the future is needed or we will see some major tragedy in the last book and I hope that the future that is seen doesn’t occur. In this book our plot is about Kadeem and Siriya and how they met and fell in love. After this we have the war and the anger of Shiray towards the King. We have the King’s guilt and desire for peace. We also have the ongoing fighting and trying to save people from Kadeem’s father. This is a interesting book because we have it from the viewpoints of Shiray and Siriya but the epilogues are told through Kadeem’s eyes. To me I would like more of Kadeem and Bryan’s thoughts and maybe Niles as well.
The thoughts of Shiray and Siriya give us insight into how they see the war going, how they feel about their relationships and what is going on around them and is interesting to see. Some of Shiray’s jelaousy and fears are understandable but questionable as well. Some of the actions of Siriya you wonder about and think that she needs to grow up more and she does with the help of Kadeem.
I am not feeling to good on the future aspect and that puts me on the fence. I think that the future seen is a little too much. Sure it gets you antsy and hoping that they can find a way to fix it but it also leaves you wondering why such a future. It ratchets up the danger that is already seen in this war but it also has you feeling uneasy and trying to decide if want to continue and if you can handle seeing that kind of outcome. It puts you in the middle for you want to continue on so you can see the outcome but not wanting to because the future seen is really alot to take in and sad and tragic. Other than this it was a wonderful read. You get to see the romance of Kadeem and Siriya and Bryan and Shiray grow closer. We see Niles fall for someone and change his arrogant ways a little. We see the king and how he is dealing with the war and the guilt he carries. a fast paced interesting tale that has you wondering what the future for these royals will bring.
September 8, 2015
I really enjoyed the story. It was very exciting I can't wait for the next book to come out so I can see
how it ends.
how it ends.
February 8, 2016
*I received this book in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.
This was an enjoyable book. I liked the overall plot and the choice of characters. I felt that the two went well together and that the book truly fit in its genre.
I like the main characters a lot, and found myself hoping the best for them. I did feel that they could have evolved more over the book, but perhaps there will be more opportunity for that. That aside, I thought they had good personalities and they really worked well together.
The supporting characters went well in the story, and added that little bit extra, to draw my attention in. I also felt that the mains and supporting characters blended into a story well. They either clashed or got on, just like real life, making it easier to connect.
The romance aspect of this book was done well. Considering it is a YA read, I felt that the romance was kept at age appropriate levels. I liked this, as more and more frequently the YA reads are being written to the level of the adult crowd, and the romance is a little too heavy. I liked that this book included it, and we knew how the two felt, but it wasn't graphic. I think that is important for YA readers.
The pace of the book was great. It went fast enough to really give you a sense of urgency and adventure, whilst having slower times to really let you catch up and get to know the characters and how they feel.
Overall, this was a good read. I would be interested to see what YA book this author has in store for readers next.
This was an enjoyable book. I liked the overall plot and the choice of characters. I felt that the two went well together and that the book truly fit in its genre.
I like the main characters a lot, and found myself hoping the best for them. I did feel that they could have evolved more over the book, but perhaps there will be more opportunity for that. That aside, I thought they had good personalities and they really worked well together.
The supporting characters went well in the story, and added that little bit extra, to draw my attention in. I also felt that the mains and supporting characters blended into a story well. They either clashed or got on, just like real life, making it easier to connect.
The romance aspect of this book was done well. Considering it is a YA read, I felt that the romance was kept at age appropriate levels. I liked this, as more and more frequently the YA reads are being written to the level of the adult crowd, and the romance is a little too heavy. I liked that this book included it, and we knew how the two felt, but it wasn't graphic. I think that is important for YA readers.
The pace of the book was great. It went fast enough to really give you a sense of urgency and adventure, whilst having slower times to really let you catch up and get to know the characters and how they feel.
Overall, this was a good read. I would be interested to see what YA book this author has in store for readers next.
September 17, 2015
Author B. Truly dedicates the second main entry of her Sonar Trilogy to her writing partner Kathleen Montemajor, her mother Dianna Simpson, her editor Laura Kennedy, and her son Jamail Gaines and his best friend Nicholas Stone, who gave insight that provided the final scene in the story. Unlike the book’s predecessor, Melanie’s Evanescent Journey, Sonar the Cyclone is almost entirely a pure science-fiction story, opening with a prologue that exposes the conflict raging through the Sonar Galaxy, where the planets of Kadan, ruled by King Julius, and Polaris, ruled by King Zeus, are in conflict, with both sides plotting against one another.
The majority of the novel is told through the first-person perspectives of two women, Syira and Shiray, the latter nicknamed Shi. The former is in love with a rogue containing teleportation abilities named Kadeem, with occasional sexual scenes between him and Syira. The narrative takes several turns that change the lives of the primary characters, with the two-part epilogue told through the perspective of Kadeem. Ultimately, this is an enjoyable science-fiction novel that makes occasional reference to Planet Earth, although there are many forgettable aspects of the story. Even so, this book is recommended reading to those who typically enjoy books in the science-fiction genre.
The majority of the novel is told through the first-person perspectives of two women, Syira and Shiray, the latter nicknamed Shi. The former is in love with a rogue containing teleportation abilities named Kadeem, with occasional sexual scenes between him and Syira. The narrative takes several turns that change the lives of the primary characters, with the two-part epilogue told through the perspective of Kadeem. Ultimately, this is an enjoyable science-fiction novel that makes occasional reference to Planet Earth, although there are many forgettable aspects of the story. Even so, this book is recommended reading to those who typically enjoy books in the science-fiction genre.
February 6, 2016
**I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review**
And in the name of honesty I must confess I am not a huge fan of YA Fantasy. However, the Sci-Fi and Romance aspects of the book’s description were the determining factors for my picking it. In hindsight that might have been my biggest mistake and that is why I urge potential readers who love YA Fantasy to overlook my rating of this story. Judging from other reviews written by people who are clearly fans of the genre and loved all books in the series I would say that my opinion is the dissonant one. Which leads me to another factor that hinder my enjoyment of Sonar the Cyclone. I have not read the first book nor the 1.5 installment of the series. I guess that was why I could never totally connect with the characters or the plot. Finally, the editing issues threw me off and I couldn’t concentrate enough to ignore them. I am not a grammar freak and have been able to ignore typos and proofreading issues in books before but I think the combination of such issues and my lack of connection with the book resulted in my distraction.
If you ARE a YA Fantasy fan please just ignore my review and go for the other fans� ones. You would probably agree with them.
And in the name of honesty I must confess I am not a huge fan of YA Fantasy. However, the Sci-Fi and Romance aspects of the book’s description were the determining factors for my picking it. In hindsight that might have been my biggest mistake and that is why I urge potential readers who love YA Fantasy to overlook my rating of this story. Judging from other reviews written by people who are clearly fans of the genre and loved all books in the series I would say that my opinion is the dissonant one. Which leads me to another factor that hinder my enjoyment of Sonar the Cyclone. I have not read the first book nor the 1.5 installment of the series. I guess that was why I could never totally connect with the characters or the plot. Finally, the editing issues threw me off and I couldn’t concentrate enough to ignore them. I am not a grammar freak and have been able to ignore typos and proofreading issues in books before but I think the combination of such issues and my lack of connection with the book resulted in my distraction.
If you ARE a YA Fantasy fan please just ignore my review and go for the other fans� ones. You would probably agree with them.
February 2, 2016
Being the second in a series, there were plenty of things going on that were from the first book, but they are well explained, so as not to leave a lot of confusion.
The characters here are not as engaging as I would like, however. I was not drawn into their story and as a result, I had a hard time staying on track.
As an independent reviewer for Romance Authors that Rock, I can only give this one three hearts. The story and ideas are great but I just couldn't get involved in any of the characters.
The characters here are not as engaging as I would like, however. I was not drawn into their story and as a result, I had a hard time staying on track.
As an independent reviewer for Romance Authors that Rock, I can only give this one three hearts. The story and ideas are great but I just couldn't get involved in any of the characters.
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