Cycles of the Phoenix: The Whole Interlaced Souls by C. A. Nicholas

This is a series of three books by C. A. Nicholas including Sanity’s War, Strange and Kaya: Where Have You Been. They are stories about the human condition. The author has released a collection of these three books as a treat for the reader. He has provided a way for the reader to enjoy all three books in one neat bunch. The stories told by the author are sad and exciting in equal measure. They deliver different emotions for the reader at different turns. These are unique stories told uniquely from a  unique perspective by a father and daughter duo. 

The stories touch on betrayal, sexual abuse, trauma, mental illness, and violence. These are issues that touch on every day human beings. They are issues that unman people every day. Issues that people hide behind facades and smile through the pain. These are stories told in the voice of the regular person. The person you pass by the street. The person you sit next to on the bus. They are told metaphorically and with every intention of provoking thought. These stories will take you a while to figure out. However, when you do you will appreciate the nuances as well as the spirit of the prose. The characters are representative of all of us. 

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This is not going to be an easy read. It is not going to be the kind of book you read as you wait for your coffee order. This book feels like it has a mind of its own. It feels like the characters are driving the story. Like C. A. Nicholas was merely the vessel for the story. The stories flow like a river down a hill. They build up in intensity like a forest fire. They inspire an excitement you will not want to give up. This book ignites a light that will not be extinguishable or a long time. 

The characters and the stories each have different voices. It feels like the author is constantly changing tack. There is so much emotion tucked in every line. This book is not afraid to delve right into the pits of human turmoil. It is not afraid to sway through the glare of human shine. It is the kind of book that goes as deep and as far as it needs to. This book is not afraid to break you.You may find yourself having trouble going past the first chapter. However, the further you go the more rewarded you will be by this strange but brilliant literary experience. Five stars out of five for this book. It will not be easy to read. It will not be easy to tolerate emotionally. You will love it through all of that though. You should take your time with this. Cycles of the Phoenix is a treat.