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Storytelling has been my favorite hobby whether I am writing words or drawing scenes. It was just recently that I decided to actually publish my stories to share to the world rather than be imprisoned in my mind alone.
I am 26 years old, married with one son, and currently resides in El Paso, TX. I served in the Army for 7 years and now I follow my husband wherever the Army takes him.
I was 21 when I wrote Death's Kiss and was captivated by the generation wars. The older generation thinks that the new one has changed so drastically and lost its moral values. But I thought to myself, the new generation wouldn't be like this if it wasn't for the old one. So the idea came up with wiping out the old generation. You will understand more if you read the book.
Thank you for dropping by and please do check out my debut novel and leave a review when you have the time! And if you read it already, let's talk about it.
Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite
Death's Kiss by Regie Khemvisay is a post-apocalyptic dystopian novel set in the future near the turn of the next century, following the Black Jack. This plague ravaged indiscriminately, killing all of those who were over the age of twenty-one. With the passing of time, the youth who survived have slowly, carefully, and painfully rebuilt their lives, pushing past what was lost and finding some semblance of peace in Yliria. Some. There is, though, the matter of The Shuffle. “Our lives meant nothing. Yes, we held high seats in the Joker System, but a crime is a crime. During our final trial, rather than taking our lives, they decided that taking our children’s lives was a worse punishment. They promised to leave you alone until you reached Twenty-one years old as a saving grace for all our contributions. They want you in the Court Department as Aces.”
Death's Kiss by Regie Khemvisay is a wonderfully written and fresh new twist to the genre of young adult dystopian novels. I loved how the primary players had gambling names given to them, which highlights the gamble of lives at stake with The Shuffle. At the introduction, we are told as little as Ryoma is, and the system of Aces and Jokers is revealed with the restrained hand of a skilled author. This is a fast-paced story that is heavy on the suspense and action, and I expect it will find a wide and adoring audience among the far-reaching readership of young adult fans.
