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The Book of All Lovers – The Story of Dyosphir and Ivalisee

By Bruno A. Ribeiro

This illustrated book plunges you into a dark fantasy full of brave heroes, beautiful damsels, and loyal allies.

Dyosphir will face many challenges as he quests after the Rose of Sharon. At the end of his adventure, he will be confronted with a choice that will change everything for his people and his land.

This epic poem from Bruno A. Ribeiro presents you with a new kind of fairy tale.

The story of Dyosphir and Ivalisee is a dark fantasy full of lush settings, chivalrous adventures, true love, and unimaginable peril.

Ride along with Dyosphir as he and his companions plot to save his love.

The Book of All Lovers is a tale of adventure and chivalry, a fantastic voyage in pursuit of a dream of love in which the hero must overcome self-doubt to find joy.

The first of a trilogy, The Book of All Lovers is also an illustrated fairy tale for adults in verse form. For aren’t we all travelers on such a fantastic journey?

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Author’s Bio

Bruno A. Ribeiro, also known as Bruno A., is a Portuguese-American writer and painter who has studied Fine Arts in Lisbon. Having lived in a few countries before, he moved to USA in 2005 to fully dedicate himself to writing. He currently lives with his wife and dog in Oyster Bay, New York, right next to Sagamore Hill, a National Park site where former President Theodore Roosevelt used to live. While he is passionate about colors and words, he also enjoys sailing in the Sound, cooking and gardening – all elements of his daily routine often used in the book. The Rose of Sharon described in the book is in front of his home office window and for the illustration in the book he used one of its flowers.

The Book of All Lovers, the first of a trilogy, is his first published book.

My Review

4 stars

Dyosphir has a dream about a beautiful woman trapped in a cold desert, Ivalisee. He is powerfully drawn to her and goes on a quest almost fool heartedly. His servants go with him to keep him safe since this has happened before with disastrous results. But they don’t make it far and Dyosphir is left with the Creature, Thordskree, and the Child to accompany him. But people, places, and other challenges stand between him and Ivalisee. Will he make it to her?

I admit that I had a hard time with this book. I’m not really a poetry person but I try my best to give everything a chance. Dysophir dreams of Ivanalisee and rushes to save her from her prison. But Ivanalisee is in the Sphere of Utmore Dreams. Thankfully the Thordskree and the Child are there to help him in his quest. But the closer he gets to Ivanalisee, the more danger he puts himself and those that love him in.

The story flowed and had great rhythm. There are also beautiful drawings to accentuate the story. I think if you like poetry that you will enjoy this story. There is a lot of action with the adventure and a clear race against time.

I received The Book of All Lovers from Sherri Rosen Publicity for free. This has in no way influenced my opinion of this book.