Thirst

Wish #4

by Morgan Rice

In a long-anticipated new vampire series by Morgan Rice, #1 bestselling author of The Vampire Journals (1,500 five star reviews), 17 year old Taylor Night, exiled from her trailer park in Texas to a juvenile detention camp in the rainy Northwest, tries to understand her mysterious power while surviving on an island of misfits. As Taylor’s understanding of her own identity and mysterious past deepens, she gets closer to learning her father’s true identity—but when the boy she loves stuns her, Taylor who can she really trust?

"TURNED is a book to rival TWILIGHT and VAMPIRE DIARIES, and one that will have you wanting to keep reading until the very last page! If you are into adventure, love and vampires this book is the one for you!"
--Vampirebooksite.com
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THIRST is book #4 in a new series by #1 bestselling author Morgan Rice, a USA Today bestseller and critically acclaimed author of the fantasy series The Sorcerer’s Ring (over 3,000 five star reviews) and the vampire fantasy series The Vampire Journals (over 1,500 five star reviews).

Mistfalls Wilderness Camp is an awful place, a series of islands in the rainy Northwest, populated by delinquents and outcasts from their families. It is supposed to be a remedial place—but Taylor soon learns something else is happening here. They are training the kids here for something. But what?

These kids are all different, not normal somehow. And as Taylor herself goes through changes she doesn’t understand, she can’t help but is she different, too?

But when she finds herself having a crush on a mysterious boy, Taylor realizes he is not what he seems—and that her own destiny may be far greater than she imagined.

But will their forbidden love take them both down for good?

Weaving a world of fantasy, love, destiny and sacrifice, WISH is a page-turning vampire saga, one that will whisk you away to another place and make you fall in love with a bold new heroine as you turn pages late into the night. With shocking twists and turns at every corner, you will not put it down. Fans of books such as Crush, Twilight and Vampire Academy are sure to fall in love!

Future books in the series are also available.

“TURNED grabbed my attention from the beginning and did not let go….This story is an amazing adventure that is fast paced and action packed from the very beginning.”
--Paranormal Romance Guild
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“An action packed fantasy sure to please fans of Morgan Rice’s previous novels, along with fans of works such as The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini…. Fans of Young Adult Fiction will devour this latest work by Rice and beg for more.”
--The Wanderer, A Literary Journal (regarding Rise of the Dragons)
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“If you thought that there was no reason left for living after the end of the Sorcerer’s Ring series, you were wrong. Morgan Rice has come up with what promises to be another brilliant series….”
--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Rise of the Dragons)
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Genres: Fantasy, Audiobook, Young Adult, Vampires, Werewolves

158 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 31, 2023

About the author

Morgan Rice is the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author of the epic fantasy series THE SORCERER’S RING, comprising seventeen books; of the #1 bestselling series THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, comprising twelve books; of the #1 bestselling series THE SURVIVAL TRILOGY, a post-apocalyptic thriller comprising three books; of the epic fantasy series KINGS AND SORCERERS, comprising six books; of the epic fantasy series OF CROWNS AND GLORY, comprising 8 books; of the new epic fantasy series A THRONE FOR SISTERS, comprising eight books (and counting); and of the new science fiction series THE INVASION CHRONICLES. Morgan’s books are available in audio and print editions, and translations are available in over 25 languages.

TURNED (Book #1 in the Vampire Journals), ARENA ONE (Book #1 of the Survival Trilogy), A QUEST OF HEROES (Book #1 in the Sorcerer’s Ring) and RISE OF THE DRAGONS (Kings and Sorcerers—Book #1) are each available as free downloads!

Morgan loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.morganricebooks.com to join the email list, receive a free book, receive free giveaways, download the free app, get the latest exclusive news, connect on Facebook and Twitter, and stay in touch!

Reviews

[Emma · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’m invested enough in this series that I just listened to an audiobook with an AI narrator. It was pretty dumb. Please hire real audiobook narrator who know not to read *** out loud before sections (“asterisk asterisk asterisk!”).

[Rida · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 out of 5 stars

EDIT: To my surprise there are two more books remaining in the series, not one. So, we'll see how that goes.

I feel very disappointed in certain aspects of this series. The grammatical errors. The author confusing characters when they are conversing with each other (although that only happened once, it still peeves me when books have writing errors). Also, very short book again. Only 197 pages.

Overall, the story was okay. We learned more about Taylor's powers and how they are being handled. I like that certain chapters are written from the perspective of different characters in the book. We are getting to see inside their minds as well which has been interesting.

The only reason I continue to read this series is because the author is good at making the reader interested in the characters. Their dialogue is well written and the character development is interesting. Also, I have come this far in the series, only the last book to read (which will be released this October 2023) so I have to know how it ends.

[EmG ReadsDaily · Rating 3 out of 5]

The fourth story in the Wish series. This is a short, action-packed YA paranormal romance story.

Taylor’s understanding of her own identity and past is deepening, and she is getting closer to the identity of her father.

[Julie Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given an ARC of this book and I thoroughly enjoyed it, as I have the previous ones in the series. I particularly liked the first-person narrative, and this story was told from several points of view.

There was plenty of action, thoughts and feelings, which gave depth and reality to the story as a whole. A long list of characters brought intrigue and interest and the plot was twisty and mysterious. There was tension and the tale hooked me from the start. Taylor is my favourite character because she is tenacious, and kind and always tries to do the right thing.

Overall, this was an engaging story and I am looking forward to reading what happens next.

[Steve · Rating 4 out of 5]

Once again, enjoyed the story, except for the glitches in editing that tripped me up and had me backtracking to see what was said when words were missing/misspelled or something nonsensical was said, such as putting “my hands in my head” on more than one occasion. If one likes to visualize as they read, one has to stop and decide if she/he put their hands on their head or their head in their hands, gestures that can, but not always convey the same meaning, in much the same way that one character noted that while all squares are rectangular, not all rectangles are square. Just saying.

[Shannon Cameron · Rating 5 out of 5]

The narrator changed from the first three books. This one is not quite as good as the first. It’s also odd to hear American characters being voiced by someone with a British accent.

[Raven · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm sad about this one as I have enjoyed the rest of the series but they used a new narrator (I think generated and not a real person) and it ruined it. I wouldnt have disliked it so much had they kept it the same as the rest of the books. Super disappointed and might not read the rest now.

[Tiwa · Rating 2 out of 5]

It’s giving “self-published” and “in need of a copy editor”. I think I’d be upset if I was paying my own money instead of borrowing these from the library.

[Paula Phillips · Rating 4 out of 5]

In Book #4 Taylor is dealing with the emotions and fallout of breaking the seal on her body as now her powers as a blood moon hybrid are developing and fast. She was given an ultimatum and ended up being locked down in the vaults, for the protection of her friends and the others at the camp. However, Taylor misses her friends and her life above, and being locked down here all by herself is causing her depression and she would rather the Director kill her than keep her down here as a prisoner. Even when her friends come to visit her, Taylor is a bag of rocks, and sad and depression follow her like a black cloud. This book I was in two minds as it was like for goodness’ sake Taylor, snap out of it and grow up. Also, can't you see your friends were scared as well, but at least they are trying to make it up to you? In this book, the director introduces Taylor to an ancient warrior on the hidden sixth island who is ancient years old and is one of the only other people the Director can trust with a blood moon hybrid. Taylor will be pushed to the brink and through hell as she learns to control her powers. Can Taylor rein her powers in and learn control or will she lash out when pushed and prove to the rest of the world that she is as deadly as the other Blood Moon Hybrids that have come before? We also see that Isabel has a secret when her blood burns like acid during the attack. Who is Isabel really and what are her powers? I have to say out of the first couple of books, this one left me with the biggest cliffhanger as I was like OMG. However, due to reading Book #4, I was able to guess the answer when it was revealed. This cliffhanger has made me excited now to continue to read the series and head onto Book #5 Ache.

[Fallon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Following the events of the first book, we continue to explore Taylor's journey of self-discovery as a Blood Moon Hybrid and what that entails. Although she doesn’t learn a great deal, she does gain a bit more insight into why people fear her. This book focuses on Taylor trying to train and control her powers. Like the typical 18-year-old, she gets frustrated when it doesn't happen instantly.

We do have another new character in this book, and that is Taylor's trainer. Though the trainer is a hybrid, she isn't a Blood Moon Hybrid. We see a lot of the same adults trying to "protect" Taylor, but putting her in harm's way. We have the wishy-washy emotions, and we see more of the petty and mean kids at the school. The training of Taylor is the most brutal because Taylor gets the ever-loving snot beaten out of her. We do see more betrayals and bloody fights as well.

I do like that this book sort of breaks the mold of the first two in the series, which is nice, but still pretty consistent as well. While there’s plenty of danger and bloodshed, the overall tone remains consistent with the prior novellas in the series. The biggest complaint here is that the audio version stops using a real person and uses a Synthesized Voice. Though you can't tell too much, it's AI; it lacks emotion or changes in voice for each character like a human would. I guess with Indie books, you cut corners where you can, but losing an audio book audience these days, when audio is soaring in popularity, is not the way to go.

[CAROLYN Wyman · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story continues with Taylor still at the Mistfalls Wilderness Camp. The camp was supposed to be for delinquents, at least that’s what Taylor was told when she was sent there after her stepmother falsely accused her of attacking her, however she quickly discovered that it was very different. As she has developed relationships with other camp residents, she begins to feel like she finally has a place with friends that care about her and that she cares about. The story once again moves fast, after returning from the rescue mission, and Taylor’s power developing faster than she can control. I like the way the author has continued to develop the characters and the new twists constantly happening.
Characters - constant development ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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[Michelle Mclearran · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this series I’m on book 5 now but this book absolutely had me in tears don’t get me wrong I love the series but book 4 absolutely tore my heart out with the first 6 chapters. Poor Taylor didn’t ask for the life she has or what she becomes. Her life is torn upside down when she needs to save her friends from death and who she becomes terrifies them but she still goes above and beyond to save them. After she does life gets worse for her and she’s thrown in confinement for her saving them but she doesn’t want to acknowledge that it is the right thing to do. That’s all I can tell you if I go further I will spoil it for you. So grab the books, audiobooks or the whole series and get started you won’t regret it.

[J Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

Imprisoned and abandoned…

Taylor has been locked in the vault since the day her powers exploded and she slaughtered the people trying to kill her and her friends. She saved their lives but they are terrified of the monster she became. Now she waits for the day the Director has her “put down” preferring it to the isolation she endures. The alternative she is offered will be brutal but better than death.

This book is an excellent addition to the series. Morgan Rice is one of my favorite authors. Her imaginative and descriptive writing style bring the book to life in my mind. I received an advance copy but my review is honest and voluntary.

[Kelly Hitt · Rating 1 out of 5]

I really liked the first three books, but in this one they used some sort or robot/AI reader for the audiobook and it’s horrible. Think of a person reading a book out loud as fast as they can in one breath, and add in no voice inflection. You have no way to know when they switch characters and instead of just enjoying the book, you have to focus really hard to understand what’s actually going on in the book.

As much as I like the series, I won’t be reading any other of the books, as they are all the robot read version.

[Reader55 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spoiler: This series just keeps getting better and better. Taylor being locked up like a prisoner in order to train was such a good direction for this story line. I love her determination and working with her mentor Raeina, only adds a relationship dynamic idk I needed. Also never saw Susan being a spy… caught me totally off guard!! Honestly just so happy that Taylor’s friends never gave up on her!!

I think isabel is Taylor’s sister, but idk if that’s true!! Look forward to finding out though.

[Sydney · Rating 3 out of 5]

still no editing. although out of the four I've read so far, this one has I guess the least mistakes? still a plethora though. I guess masochists like me will still purchase the book even though it has no editing or proofreading done to it so I guess the author doesn't really have any motivation to produce quality work. it's a shame because the plot and characters are really cool. anyway, I've gotten this far so I'll just continue on with the fifth book which already has a ridiculous amount of errors in the first chapter. good gracious.

[Cassie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m usually quite a slow reader but I’m powering through this entire series. I don’t like putting these books down! The plot is so good!!! Really loving the storyline and can’t wait to see where it goes. There are a lot of spelling errors though and I’m getting a bit annoyed with the constant recapping all throughout each new book. I feel the recaps are unnecessary, I don’t think someone is going to start the series at book 4, they’re going to start at book 1 😅

[Anna Ganey · Rating 1 out of 5]

The writing is fine, consistent with the others. The review is for the disappointing fact that the author has sold out to AI. The first few audiobooks books were read by a talented reader, but now it's read by the synthetic voice-Caroline. She is terrible . No expression, can definitely tell it's not human. My favorite part was where she would read out "asterisk asterisk asterisk" each time there was a page break. Please don't take away jobs from humans, the quality isn't comparable!

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thirst by Morgan Rice is such a fun read! Taylor is learning to control her powers instead of letting her emotions take over, which makes her really easy to relate to. The story moves fast, and I was really surprised by who the spy in the camp turned out to be. I loved how engaging it was from start to finish.

I’m giving it 5 stars and would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes fast-paced fantasy with some twists.

[Anne Elizabeth Davison · Rating 1 out of 5]

This Book Needs an Editor

A bit angry for all the money I've spent on these novels only to have them all end in cliffhangers. The writing and characters are juvenile. The relationship between hero and heroine is superficial. I have a tough time caring about the characters. It feels like a junior high drama. I won't be spending any more on this drivel.

[Paul Bennington · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another interesting continuation of what has been an enjoyable series of books. However, this book seems to have quite a few glaring typo/grammar errors in it which became annoying at times. One example that really grated on me was "...because neither of us don't know". Decent proofreading should have picked this up and this has caused me to mark this book down.

[Claire Heathcliff · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one is definitely a lot less action packed to the previous 3 books, however the new training regime and twist at the end made up for it in my opinion.

I could have potentially seen the twist coming had I been reading this book with anything more than just vibes, but alas, my brain wasn't braining and the twist was fantastic.

I cannot wait to see what happens in the next instalment

[Rowan Creech · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another wonderful book in this new vampire series by Morgan Rice. It has a little bit of everything a reader needs mixed in a paranormal world in the wonderful story-telling style of Rice. A very good book.

[MarReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy how short and easy to read this series is. I also have come to love the multiple POVs. I have also noticed how the books will offer a bit of an explanation of who some people are in an effort to bring by the reader up to speed.

[The Paper Fan · Rating 2 out of 5]

So the narrator change really affected my ready experience. Like why go with a British narrator for this part of the book??? I am also not enjoying how the story of unfolding . On the fence about finishing this series .

[Jamie Rice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thirst by Morgan Rice. Wtf! Was that ending? But how dare they lock her away like an animal? Especially when she continuously saves their lives. How ungrateful. Then for them to put her back exactly where she spent so much time trying to get away from wtf

[Kevin Dickinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

what a series!

Fantastic series, has me gripped. You just can’t put the books down. Eagerly waiting for the next instalment.
Stunning series of books

[Thuong · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/4

[Madeline Childers · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[Michelle]

I can’t make up my mind on my rating. I liked the book, but the narration is awful! I would’ve been pissed if I had paid for it. Thankful that libraries exist and have apps.