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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia Kindle Edition

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 110 ratings

Raised in a society that treats women like cattle, Xenobia does her best to fly under the radar and not bring attention to herself. She obeys the rules, and she doesn’t get attached to people – until Urd.

After a man with extreme sadistic tendencies buys her and her best friend Urd, Xen lays awake at night planning their escape. When Urd overhears their Master’s ultimate plan for them, even though they aren't prepared, the girls have no choice but to run, hoping to find the underground movement and get to safety.

While on the run for their lives, Xen learns that the price of rebellion is steep.

*House Valdis Origins: Xenobia is the prequel to the House Valdis series. While this particular story does not have a specific romance element, the series as a whole is slow burn Paranormal SciFi Urban Fantasy Romance.

HV Series
House Valdis Origins: Xenobia
The Rise of House Valdis
It Comes From Within

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08F4G84D3
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 22, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1859 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 43 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 110 ratings

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Naomi Valkyrie
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Naomi Valkyrie, often called a Firebrand Provocateur, brings her unique Autistic perspectives and curiosities to life by weaving tales of deep connection, mystery, and romance. She is inspired by being able to spontaneously create a thought that takes on a life of its own, opening up new adventures for her readers.

The Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy realms are particular areas of interest for Naomi as they allow for the vast exploration of magic, adventure, and the impossible while creating diverse characters that her readers connect with on an emotional level.

When she isn’t attending to familial connections, Naomi loves a dark, comfy reading space surrounded by the symbolism of her spiritual archetypes and her daemon/familiars, while she sips her Starbucks tea and immerses herself in imagination.

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Customers find the book a quick and enjoyable read that feels like a full-length novel. They find the story exciting and well-written, keeping them hooked throughout. The book provides a good background and understanding of the world and characters. It makes readers eager to read the series that follows.

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Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it a quick and enjoyable read with well-developed content that feels like a full-length novel. The content is short but long enough to grab their attention.

"...The novella is a quick read but is full of emotion and action that held my interest and left me eager to read the sequel." Read more

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Customers find the story engaging and well-written. They appreciate the emotional depth and adventure in the short, fast-paced read. Readers mention it's a great origin story that could be developed into a full-length novel.

"...The novella is a quick read but is full of emotion and action that held my interest and left me eager to read the sequel." Read more

"...The characters are intriguing, and the story is unpredictable and tragic, with a nice ending...." Read more

"Oh wow. INTENSE and it’s just the beginning of an amazing series...." Read more

"...Awesome story, awesome series and this author is simply amazing!!..." Read more

15 customers mention "Story quality"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the engaging story. They find it captivating and exciting, making them eager to read the series. The prequel is described as emotional and powerful, leaving readers eager for more.

"...The novella is a quick read but is full of emotion and action that held my interest and left me eager to read the sequel." Read more

"Oh wow. INTENSE and it’s just the beginning of an amazing series...." Read more

"...Awesome story, awesome series and this author is simply amazing!!..." Read more

"...This is an interesting and very short read. I'm not sure I'll venture into the whole series but I am a bit intrigued...." Read more

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Customers find the book provides a good background and understanding of the world. They appreciate the detailed descriptions that allow them to visualize the events. The story gives readers a close look at the reality Xenobia faces.

"...The detail is excellent and doesn’t overwhelm the unpredictable plot...." Read more

"...This is book 0 of the House Valdis Originals. It gives the background of Xenobia, the main character, and her best friend Urd...." Read more

"...It was intense and I could almost see it all happening, I loved that remembering back to the 1st book I always wondered when Xen's inner dialogue..." Read more

"...Although a very fast read, this story was well-written and packed with a lot of details to give a good look into Xenobia's earlier life...." Read more

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Customers like the character development. They say it provides more background and understanding of the characters.

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Mysterious Dark Origin Story
4 out of 5 stars
Mysterious Dark Origin Story
This brief origin story was genuinely dark and mysterious.We follow Xenobia in this story as she attempts to be smart and safe in a dangerous environment, especially if you were female. Xenobia preferred to be by herself so no one paid too much attention to her. Head down and continue moving was a great motto to live by. However one day a young lady named Urd arrives and although she tries not to get close to her, Xenobia soon finds that they have an instant connection. A new friendship blossoms and soon Xenobia finds herself wanting to protect Urd.Upon learning that a horrific gentleman bought them both, they wonder what they can do to save themselves from this horrific ordeal.Xenobia soon learns things about herself that she could not imagine. This story had twists and turns that you will not expect. I think it is a great origin story to help explain a number of things about the characters.I cannot wait to see what comes next from this author.
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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
    Xenobia has the sixth sense to avoid falling victim to betrayal. At a young age, she knew not to trust anyone. That is, until Urd became her new roommate at the training center. Headmistress Xiomara assigns Xenobia to make sure that Urd learns the rules; she would be responsible for anything Urd failed. Somehow, Xenobia lets down her guard with Urd, and they become best friends. Unfortunately, every slave’s happiness comes to an end when the Chief Slave Traders arrive. Headmistress Xiomara takes Urd early in the morning. Xenobia worries throughout the day, and Urd enters the room after the night is half over. Xenobia notices a red welt on Urd’s back. The following morning, Urd doesn’t eat with Xenobia but goes to kneel before the Chief. Later that evening, Xenobia sees the man strike Urd. Xenobia attacks him and is thrown into an outbuilding in chains.
    The girls are sent to their new master together when they learn that Xenobia can heal Urd’s wounds. One evening, they learn that Prince Xavion is coming, and Xenobia knows they have to escape because Xavion’s reputation for his treatment of slaves is dire. Xenobia had hoped to find the rumored Underground so they could be freed from slavery. Now, they don’t have time and must escape before the prince arrives.
     
    House Valdis Origins: Xenobia makes a solid foundation for the series by featuring Xenobia’s early life. Xenobia’s attachment to Urd becomes almost as though they are sisters. It becomes evident that Xenobia isn’t human since she has blue skin, can heal wounds, and has a feral anger that causes fangs to appear. The detail is excellent and doesn’t overwhelm the unpredictable plot. The novella is a quick read but is full of emotion and action that held my interest and left me eager to read the sequel.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2024
    House Valdis Origins: Xenobia is a book that packs a big story into a short amount of time. This is book 0 of the House Valdis Originals. It gives the background of Xenobia, the main character, and her best friend Urd. This book was an extremely fast read as it is pretty short. The characters are intriguing, and the story is unpredictable and tragic, with a nice ending. Xenobia's story is an exciting one to follow and her journey has just begun.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2024
    Oh wow. INTENSE and it’s just the beginning of an amazing series. Naomi Valkyrie is one of those authors you don’t realize you’re missing in your life until you read one of her incredible books.
    Xenobia was just another slave, dreaming of escape and bracing for what would come next. Urd was her new roommate in a long list of blurs before her. It does no good to get attached they usually don’t stay long. But Urd wormed around her defenses and got inside her heart. Rumors of an underground that help girls escape their Masters and Mistresses is the main goal. She wants to take Urd and escape to finally be free. One night a moment of weakness and her steely resolve shatters she attacks and the changes that follow are a blessing and a curse.
    Will Xenobia find the underground? Can she save Urd? What is happening to her? The world is just beginning, and I was so wound up by the end I felt deflated when it ended so quickly. Sorry about the dust as I speed to the first book in the House Valdis series, The Rise of House Valdis to discover what happens next for Xenobia.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2020
    House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie

    5 +++ Stars

    YES!! I was so excited to get my hands on this short but packed full of everything I didn't even know I needed after reading the 1st of this series. I wasn't even completely aware of all the questions I had after reading The Rise of House Valdis. What I really liked was that even though this comes before that part it worked perfectly reading it after.

    This is a super short story but didn't feel that way. I think I read it in about 15 - 20 minutes but the content made it feel like a full length novel. It was so easy to get lost in, I had to slow down my reading. It was intense and I could almost see it all happening, I loved that remembering back to the 1st book I always wondered when Xen's inner dialogue would mention Urd, Now I understand.

    Normally I would say I needed more, but in this case the time jumps were perfect and it gave me everything I needed with none of the unneeded fluff. I can not wait for book 2 of this series and I might even read this and the first again before that.

    Awesome story, awesome series and this author is simply amazing!! She has taken a genre I don't normally choose and has made me completely anxious for the next!
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2024
    In this super short read (it might have taken me 15 minutes), we meet Xenobia and Urd. Xenobia is blue skinned with dark hair and Urd is whiter than white with light colored hair. They are treated like cattle in the Slavemaster's house. They are not respected as women at all. When Urd is mistreated, Xenobia steps in to save her but at what cost?

    This is an interesting and very short read. I'm not sure I'll venture into the whole series but I am a bit intrigued. I have a lot of unanswered questions but overall, thought this was an enjoyable read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
    House of Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie is a short prequel to The Rise of House Valdis, and gives the reader a close look at the reality Xenobia faces as a slave. Held captive under many rules, the slaves have to be extremely careful what they do or say, otherwise they face severe punishments. Xenobia does not trust anyone or being close to people, except for her roommate, Urd. When they are sold to a new master, things really take a turn for them both and not in the best of ways.

    Although a very fast read, this story was well-written and packed with a lot of details to give a good look into Xenobia's earlier life. If you like tension and adventure, I highly recommend taking time to read this quick prequel!

Top reviews from other countries

  • Roxsanne Lesieur
    5.0 out of 5 stars A quick and intense read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2024
    Xenobia is a young woman who is expected to live a life of servitude and as such, she has been enrolled into an academy to train her in everything she needs to know and all she wants to do is stay hidden in plain sight and not get into trouble. The only problem is that she cannot risk getting to know the girl who she shares her room with, not because of worry for her safety, but because of her reaction if they leave.

    One day, a girl moves into her room called Urd and she immediately feels like she wants to get to know her, even though it is a terrible idea, but she does anyway and it all goes well until a person with extremely high privilege and abhorrent tasted arrived to take Xenobia and Urd away. This spurs the two on to escape, but will they be able to, it will trouble find them anyway and to what lengths will Xenobia go to to protect her friend?

    This is a short story with plenty of action and emotional turmoil packed into it's pages and is a brilliant novella by this author.
  • JennyG
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Short Paranormal Story which will keep you Hooked!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2024
    A short paranormal story which takes place before the first ‘House of Valdis’ novel, and which I read in one sitting as it had me hooked. Once again the authors wonderful descriptive narrative brought both the intriguing characters and the setting vividly to life, making me feel immersed in the story. The original storyline kept me happily turning the pages, and I loved the main character’s Xenobia and Urd. Xenobia has been raised in a society where women are treated like cattle and so she obeys the rules and tries not to draw attention to herself. The only person she is friendly with is her best friend Urd, and so when they are both bought by a man with extreme sadistic tendencies she plots their escape. However, when Urd overhears their Master’s ultimate plan for them the girls have no option but to run even though they are not prepared. They hope to find the underground movement and get to safety, but whilst on the run and with their lives in danger Xen learns that the price of rebellion is high. I loved the relationship between Xen and Urd and I found this to be an enjoyable and engaging read.
  • Anna Hirsch
    4.0 out of 5 stars Original
    Reviewed in Canada on August 29, 2020
    House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
    4 Stars

    This is a prequel novella to The Rise of House Valdis. It introduces us to Xenobia and gives us a better understanding as to why she is the way she is. Where she comes from, the women are not treated well. It is best to obey the rules. She finally makes a friend and needing to protect her, Xenobia prepares a plan for escape. She learns the hard way that even the best laid plans can go wrong. My only issue with this book was that it wasn’t long enough. I think the author could have explained more about what Xenobia is or why she seems to be the only one that’s blue.
  • Gerhard Jason Geick
    4.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant surprise!
    Reviewed in Canada on March 28, 2021
    I don't know how this short story ended up in my Kindle library. I don't remember purchasing it, but there it was, and since it is only 32 pages, I decided to give it a read. Admittedly, my expectations were low. I am not a fan of of Urban Fantasy, I don't like to get caught up in series, and I found the cover off-putting. BUT. I was pleasantly surprised. Xenobia is everything that a short story aught to be, and it left me wanting more.
  • Kerry Carr
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2020
    This was a great short paranormal story. It takes place before The House Of Valdis. Which is also a great book. It was a gripping story that kept me hooked and I read it in one sitting.

    Xenobia lives in a home for slaves. She has shut herself off from people as she always ends up hurt when they leave. That is until Urd  arrives as her room mate. Try as she might she cant help caring for her and their bond is strong.

    When they are sold to a master who is very sadistic Xenobia does all she can to protect Urd from harm. And their master takes great joy in seeing the pain and torment in Xenobia when she is unable to do so.

    Can Xenobia and Urd escape their master and be free of their torment or will it be too much for them to survive.

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