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Des M. Astor

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Des M. Astor is a writer in the Urban Fantasy genre. She twists things in a unique way and brings a new flavor to the mythical creatures you know and love. Des has been writing her entire life and decided to refine her craft by going professional.

The series Des is most proud of would have to be the “Kingdoms of Blood” series, where she built an entire Urban Fantasy world and characters around her concepts. Des enjoys dressing up on Halloween as a vampire. Her favorite mythical creature is the vampire, followed by the dragon. Her third favorite creature of myth is the kitsune.

In her works, she tries to tell important lessons through her characters, such as the importance of working together in a romantic relationship and consent. In terms of ...more

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Who are your top 3 vampires in written fiction?

Des M. Astor This one is tough. Written-fiction-wise, I'm actually quite boring and don't have much of an answer. I'm really picky with vampire books. Most of the …moreThis one is tough. Written-fiction-wise, I'm actually quite boring and don't have much of an answer. I'm really picky with vampire books. Most of the vampires I favor are actually either from shows or movies. I would say:

1. John Quinn - L. J. Smith, Night World. This is an obscure series, not as well known by Smith. Vampire Diaries is more famous. But Quinn's story was really interesting and compelling to me. He had an impressive redemption arc.

2. Jezebel Redfern - Same series as above, and despite being a half-vampire, she still totally counts. She's fierce and one that comes to mind as one of my favorite lady vampires. Though she drops the 'vampirism' for the most part, I love how she started, with little remorse. I kind of wish her story combined her soft/vampire side. My favorite line from the series was something along the lines of "her eyes looked as though they were a frightened doe accepting death" or something.

3. Maria - Shadows of the Otherside by Whitney Hill. I love how this vampire character is written. Fierce, patient, beautiful. The more I go through the series, the more I love her. She is well written.

Honorable mentions: Vladimir Tod (Eighth Grade Bites), Alexander (Vampire Kisses, yes I know I left a low review on the series, but it's not Alexander's fault, I just re-read and found Raven obnoxious), Zero (Vampire Knight, don't judge, he was a big part of my childhood despite how I HATED how the series ended)

Vampires I adore from visual media: Alucard (Castlevania - Netflix), Alucard (Hellsing Ultamite), Dracula (Dracula Untold).

From visual media are hands down my favorites, which does mean I favor vampires in visual media a bit more. Though I prefer much heavier fantasy settings. (less)

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Des M. Astor I looked in the mirror and frowned deeply. My reflection smiled back.

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Average rating: 4.36 · 77 ratings · 58 reviews · 12 distinct works

	Red Viper (Kingdoms of Blood Book 1) 4.29 avg rating — 24 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Dancing Crow (Kingdoms of Blood, #1) 4.35 avg rating — 17 ratings — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Claws of Midgard 4.13 avg rating — 15 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cobratongue University: Professors and Kings (The Cobratongue Saga #1) 4.71 avg rating — 7 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dark Delicious Desires 4.29 avg rating — 7 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Huntsmaster City (The Kingdoms of Blood #2) 4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Learning of the Lich it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Vampire War: Conclusion 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Merchants of Knowledge and Magic (The Pentagonal Dominion #1)

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Des Astor rated a book it was amazing Starborn: Vol.1 by Avie May Cruz	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The world building in this work is excellent, I really like the clever use of the western zodiac being used for the characters' powers. It makes the tale wonderfully unique, and I'm a big sucker for when magic is used in creative ways in works. Also, ...more
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Des Astor has read Elemental (Shadows of Otherside, #1; The Huntress Cycle, #1) by Whitney Hill (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Des Astor has read Eternal Huntress (Shadows of Otherside, #5; The Huntress Cycle, #5) by Whitney Hill (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Des Astor liked Erebus Esprit's review of The Dancing Crow (Kingdoms of Blood, #1): "A bloody fun read. Large, varied cast of characters all thrust into a conflict bigger than any of them. Horror, violence, and found family in large quantities"
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Des Astor rated a book it was amazing Project Tartarus: Arche (A Greek Mythology LitRPG Adventure) by Erebus Esprit (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This is my first time reading a LitRPG as a high fantasy lover, and someone who loves video games. The lore and stats meld super well, and I find myself following perfectly. Everything is explained wonderfully so that those who may not know of either ...more
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