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Dying of the Dark Vampires/Lifeblood Legacy #2
The Vampires' Birthright
A birthright. It should be something no one can ever take away.
But that’s not how it works in the world of vampires. Especially when that birthright involves a unique type of blood necessary for an elitist vampire society to remain young and beautiful.
Welcome to the continued misadventure of nineteen-year-old Txema Ybarra.
The earth’s most privileged undead believe they deserve a stake in Txema’s blood, and there is power and prestige for whoever controls her ancient bloodline. However, the vampire demon, Ralu, and his burgeoning Chupacabra army crave the same lofty status. Unlike his brother Gustav—ruler of the elite European vampires—Ralu desires the death of Txema, and with it the end of Gustav’s two thousand-year reign.
As this teenage mother-to-be fights for survival for her and her unborn daughter, the journey to elude Ralu and traitor vampires among Gustav’s civilized allies takes Txema across the globe. The race is on to save or destroy two human lives…and determine the rightful holder of The Vampires’ Birthright.
But that’s not how it works in the world of vampires. Especially when that birthright involves a unique type of blood necessary for an elitist vampire society to remain young and beautiful.
Welcome to the continued misadventure of nineteen-year-old Txema Ybarra.
The earth’s most privileged undead believe they deserve a stake in Txema’s blood, and there is power and prestige for whoever controls her ancient bloodline. However, the vampire demon, Ralu, and his burgeoning Chupacabra army crave the same lofty status. Unlike his brother Gustav—ruler of the elite European vampires—Ralu desires the death of Txema, and with it the end of Gustav’s two thousand-year reign.
As this teenage mother-to-be fights for survival for her and her unborn daughter, the journey to elude Ralu and traitor vampires among Gustav’s civilized allies takes Txema across the globe. The race is on to save or destroy two human lives…and determine the rightful holder of The Vampires’ Birthright.
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Aiden James is the bestselling author of "Cades Cove: the curse of Allie Mae", "The Judas Chronicles", and the "Nick Caine Adventures" (with J.R. Rain). The author has published over forty books and a new series is set to begin in the fall of 2022 (The BloodStar Chronicles). At present, he resides in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife, Fiona, and an ornery little dog named Pepper.
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December 18, 2017
3 Stars
Review:
*I received an ecopy of this book from the publisher. This has not influenced my review.*
*This review may contain spoilers for Book 1 in the series.*
I'll be honest, I wasn't planning on continuing this series. I had a lot of issues with the first book. But I was also intrigued by a lot of things in the first book. So when the mood to read this one struck almost exactly a year after reading the first one, I decided to read it. I try to just go with my reading moods and not question them.
But the problem with this book, much like the first, was that Txema was one of the most unlikeable and self-centered protagonists I've ever read about. When the vampire king asked how she liked her accommodations, in front of all the other vampires as well as the Chinese vampire emperor who was doing them a favor by hosting them, instead of just being gracious, she said they were only decent and complained about not having all the TV channels. She felt betrayed by Peter and Racco, calling them self-centered and thinking of them as deserters, despite the fact that she was cheating or going to cheat on Peter in Book 1; not to mention, the whole reason they weren't there with her was because they wouldn't have been safe. She constantly blamed her attraction to men and the fact that she cheated/nearly cheated (can't remember exactly what happened) on magic or alchemy or anything but her own self. She led Garvan on, knowing she didn't feel the same way he did. She was also judgmental.
And don't even get me started on all the reasons Peter deserved someone so much better than her (thankfully they weren't still in a relationship in this book). In Book 1, he was held in a dungeon while Txema was gallivanting around with Racco and barely even sparing a moment to consider whether Peter and her friends were alive or dead. Peter then had sex with her in front of hundreds of vampires because it was what Txema needed him to do even though it made him uncomfortable, and he wasn't even her first choice to be the father despite the fact that he was her boyfriend. And one of the things I mentioned in my review of Book 1 was that, even right at the start of the book, it seemed like Txema was only using Peter as a stand-in boyfriend until she could find someone better. But then her feelings toward him in this book seemed all over the place, not seeming to care about him one moment, the next moment thinking about how she was still in love with him and would've married him if all this vampire stuff hadn't happened.
Txema did, however, at least seem to make some better decisions in this book. She still made a few bad ones, but not quite like in the first book. And she managed to show some maturity at times, like when it came to learning from her elders and respecting the culture at the village in Nepal she stayed at for a while. And while she may not have been concerned about Peter's or Racco's safety, she was at least concerned about her daughter's.
Aside from Txema's character, the book wasn't bad. I thought there was a bit of a logic flaw in the fact that Txema was only in danger at night (I'm sure Ralu would've had human supporters to look for her during the day), and there still too many exclamation points and a slightly unnatural feeling to some of the dialogue, but the story was somewhat unpredictable, there were some interesting and complex backstory/relationships revealed, and the writing flowed well enough.
So, to summarize, the plot was enjoyable to read about, but I just can't deal with Txema's self-centeredness, and for that reason, I just don't see myself continuing the series.
Recommended For:
Fans of Book 1 in Aiden James & Patrick Burdine's Lifeblood Legacy series. Anyone looking for a new adult vampire book with a unique premise and a surprising romance.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
Review:
*I received an ecopy of this book from the publisher. This has not influenced my review.*
*This review may contain spoilers for Book 1 in the series.*
I'll be honest, I wasn't planning on continuing this series. I had a lot of issues with the first book. But I was also intrigued by a lot of things in the first book. So when the mood to read this one struck almost exactly a year after reading the first one, I decided to read it. I try to just go with my reading moods and not question them.
But the problem with this book, much like the first, was that Txema was one of the most unlikeable and self-centered protagonists I've ever read about. When the vampire king asked how she liked her accommodations, in front of all the other vampires as well as the Chinese vampire emperor who was doing them a favor by hosting them, instead of just being gracious, she said they were only decent and complained about not having all the TV channels. She felt betrayed by Peter and Racco, calling them self-centered and thinking of them as deserters, despite the fact that she was cheating or going to cheat on Peter in Book 1; not to mention, the whole reason they weren't there with her was because they wouldn't have been safe. She constantly blamed her attraction to men and the fact that she cheated/nearly cheated (can't remember exactly what happened) on magic or alchemy or anything but her own self. She led Garvan on, knowing she didn't feel the same way he did. She was also judgmental.
And don't even get me started on all the reasons Peter deserved someone so much better than her (thankfully they weren't still in a relationship in this book). In Book 1, he was held in a dungeon while Txema was gallivanting around with Racco and barely even sparing a moment to consider whether Peter and her friends were alive or dead. Peter then had sex with her in front of hundreds of vampires because it was what Txema needed him to do even though it made him uncomfortable, and he wasn't even her first choice to be the father despite the fact that he was her boyfriend. And one of the things I mentioned in my review of Book 1 was that, even right at the start of the book, it seemed like Txema was only using Peter as a stand-in boyfriend until she could find someone better. But then her feelings toward him in this book seemed all over the place, not seeming to care about him one moment, the next moment thinking about how she was still in love with him and would've married him if all this vampire stuff hadn't happened.
Txema did, however, at least seem to make some better decisions in this book. She still made a few bad ones, but not quite like in the first book. And she managed to show some maturity at times, like when it came to learning from her elders and respecting the culture at the village in Nepal she stayed at for a while. And while she may not have been concerned about Peter's or Racco's safety, she was at least concerned about her daughter's.
Aside from Txema's character, the book wasn't bad. I thought there was a bit of a logic flaw in the fact that Txema was only in danger at night (I'm sure Ralu would've had human supporters to look for her during the day), and there still too many exclamation points and a slightly unnatural feeling to some of the dialogue, but the story was somewhat unpredictable, there were some interesting and complex backstory/relationships revealed, and the writing flowed well enough.
So, to summarize, the plot was enjoyable to read about, but I just can't deal with Txema's self-centeredness, and for that reason, I just don't see myself continuing the series.
Recommended For:
Fans of Book 1 in Aiden James & Patrick Burdine's Lifeblood Legacy series. Anyone looking for a new adult vampire book with a unique premise and a surprising romance.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
September 16, 2016
Just finished reading “The Vampires’ Birthright (Lifeblood Legacy Book Two), by Aiden James and Patrick Burdine. This is the second book in the Lifeblood Legacy Series. The fight continues between the good vampires and the evil vampires; with the poor humans are stuck in the middle. We have vampires, shapeshifters , and dragons to name a few immortals fighting, some to keep Txema, Alaia and the bloodline safe and the others fighting to take control of the bloodline. This is an exciting, action packed adventure that takes us to many different locations. Another great read from Aiden James…so looking forward to Book Three.
Synopsis: A Birthright. It should be something no one can ever take away.
But that’s not how it works in the world of vampires. Especially when that birthright involves a unique type of blood necessary for an elitist vampire society to remain young and beautiful.
Welcome to the continued misadventure of nineteen-year-old Txema Ybarra (pronounced Chema).
The earth’s most privileged undead believe they deserve a stake in Txema’s blood, and there is power and prestige for whoever controls her ancient bloodline. However, the vampire demon, Ralu, and his burgeoning Chupacabra army crave the same lofty status. Unlike his brother Gustav—ruler of the elite European vampires—Ralu desires the death of Txema, and with it the end of Gustav’s two thousand-year reign.
As this teenage mother-to-be fights for survival for her and her unborn daughter, the journey to elude Ralu and traitor vampires among Gustav’s civilized allies takes Txema across the globe. The race is on to save or destroy two human lives…and determine the rightful holder of The Vampires’ Birthright
Synopsis: A Birthright. It should be something no one can ever take away.
But that’s not how it works in the world of vampires. Especially when that birthright involves a unique type of blood necessary for an elitist vampire society to remain young and beautiful.
Welcome to the continued misadventure of nineteen-year-old Txema Ybarra (pronounced Chema).
The earth’s most privileged undead believe they deserve a stake in Txema’s blood, and there is power and prestige for whoever controls her ancient bloodline. However, the vampire demon, Ralu, and his burgeoning Chupacabra army crave the same lofty status. Unlike his brother Gustav—ruler of the elite European vampires—Ralu desires the death of Txema, and with it the end of Gustav’s two thousand-year reign.
As this teenage mother-to-be fights for survival for her and her unborn daughter, the journey to elude Ralu and traitor vampires among Gustav’s civilized allies takes Txema across the globe. The race is on to save or destroy two human lives…and determine the rightful holder of The Vampires’ Birthright
April 18, 2021
Wow fast read!
Fast moving exciting definitely about Vampires & so much more. I loved this book. I am off to book3. Must read!
Fast moving exciting definitely about Vampires & so much more. I loved this book. I am off to book3. Must read!
March 4, 2017
The earth’s most privileged undead believe they deserve a stake in Txema’s blood, and there is power and prestige for whoever controls her ancient bloodline. However, the vampire demon, Ralu, and his burgeoning Chupacabra army crave the same lofty status. Unlike his brother Gustav—ruler of the elite European vampires—Ralu desires the death of Txema, and with it the end of Gustav’s two thousand-year reign. This is the 2nd book of the series. I didn't read the first book and I don't plan on reading the rest of the series. I was bored a few times and I don't trust any of the vampires in this book. I didn't see any compassion or closeness. I read it but I didn't feel it. I received this from netGalley for a review.
July 12, 2016
Combining a choice between two, probably unsuitable, immortal lovers, with evil monsters roaming large parts of the world, James and Burdine create a paranormal romance free from the sense of tightness that can afflict the “girl with a destiny encounters a secret vampire conspiracy” novels.
This novel is the second volume in the Lifeblood Legacy Series. Following the attack on Racco’s chateau by Ralu’s armies, Txema is taken a vampire court in the mountains of China. However, with Txema and her unborn child the last bearers of the mystical blood needed to keep vampires sane, Ralu continues his plan to either control or destroy her; and with her vampire society itself. Divided from her family and taken to a place even stranger than the Western vampire courts she barely understands, Txema faces not only enemies without and within, but also creatures that will kill her simply for offending them.
As with the previous volume, this book maintains a good balance between vampires as clearly defined creatures and the differing myths of different areas. This is particularly noticeable in the Chinese vampires, who maintain an air of mystery without displaying powers denied to all Western vampires.
This balance is aided by the combination of protagonist and plot: lacking the experience to put things in proper context, and spending her time hiding (or being forcibly hidden), Txema – and thus the reader – only have a glimpses of the whole.
However, this lack of explanations might also frustrate readers who enjoy vampire tales for their perspective on vampires: while there is nothing that explicitly contradicts the metaphysics established in the first volume, there are some areas which lack evidence of how they fit.
Again in common with the first volume, the plot is filled with riches and international travel, placing this firmly at the vampires-as-immortal-heroes end of the genre; however, this is entirely consistent with a paranormal romance rather than gritty horror interpretation of the trope; and is certainly a plausible lifestyle for ancient beings with human drives.
While this novel takes place immediately after the previous one, Txema’s personality has matured. She still misses her family, but has – plausibly – accepted that she needs to accept a part in someone’s plan to survive. Her real dilemma is picking which person to ally with: the vampires who claim to care for her, but also need to feed on her; or the immortal alchemist who claims to love her, but has had many lovers in the past.
The reoccurring cast have also grown in complexity. Seen through Txema’s eyes, most appear more caring and human than in the first volume; however, they also display more evidence of being blood-drinking creatures beneath their veneer of humanity.
As befits the sequel to a country-spanning tale of ancient evil, Ralu and the other antagonists are more monstrous. In addition to maintaining the sense of peril, this provides a strong enough contrast with Txema’s potential allies to maintain their sense of dark heroism.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I recommend it to reader’s seeking a vampires-as-flawed-heroes tale.
I received a free copy from the publisher in exchange for a fair review.
This novel is the second volume in the Lifeblood Legacy Series. Following the attack on Racco’s chateau by Ralu’s armies, Txema is taken a vampire court in the mountains of China. However, with Txema and her unborn child the last bearers of the mystical blood needed to keep vampires sane, Ralu continues his plan to either control or destroy her; and with her vampire society itself. Divided from her family and taken to a place even stranger than the Western vampire courts she barely understands, Txema faces not only enemies without and within, but also creatures that will kill her simply for offending them.
As with the previous volume, this book maintains a good balance between vampires as clearly defined creatures and the differing myths of different areas. This is particularly noticeable in the Chinese vampires, who maintain an air of mystery without displaying powers denied to all Western vampires.
This balance is aided by the combination of protagonist and plot: lacking the experience to put things in proper context, and spending her time hiding (or being forcibly hidden), Txema – and thus the reader – only have a glimpses of the whole.
However, this lack of explanations might also frustrate readers who enjoy vampire tales for their perspective on vampires: while there is nothing that explicitly contradicts the metaphysics established in the first volume, there are some areas which lack evidence of how they fit.
Again in common with the first volume, the plot is filled with riches and international travel, placing this firmly at the vampires-as-immortal-heroes end of the genre; however, this is entirely consistent with a paranormal romance rather than gritty horror interpretation of the trope; and is certainly a plausible lifestyle for ancient beings with human drives.
While this novel takes place immediately after the previous one, Txema’s personality has matured. She still misses her family, but has – plausibly – accepted that she needs to accept a part in someone’s plan to survive. Her real dilemma is picking which person to ally with: the vampires who claim to care for her, but also need to feed on her; or the immortal alchemist who claims to love her, but has had many lovers in the past.
The reoccurring cast have also grown in complexity. Seen through Txema’s eyes, most appear more caring and human than in the first volume; however, they also display more evidence of being blood-drinking creatures beneath their veneer of humanity.
As befits the sequel to a country-spanning tale of ancient evil, Ralu and the other antagonists are more monstrous. In addition to maintaining the sense of peril, this provides a strong enough contrast with Txema’s potential allies to maintain their sense of dark heroism.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I recommend it to reader’s seeking a vampires-as-flawed-heroes tale.
I received a free copy from the publisher in exchange for a fair review.
July 10, 2016
The good vampires have managed to keep Txema safe and she has conceived a child that will enable the bloodline to continue if she has a girl. However, the danger is far from over and they must keep her safe until she has born the child it matures. The child was conceived during a special ritual and unlike a normal human pregnancy it goes faster than normal.
Her protective guards of vampires whisk her off to the castle of the Chinese vampires and supposedly she is safe there. Then again, things are not as they seem and she is not as safe as they thought she would be, not even during the day when the vampires must sleep. While she is more mature here than she was in the first book, she is still making some very stupid mistakes. I understand the reasons for the both, and I would have probably done the same under the circumstances, but she is very lucky that she was able to be saved.
After the second incident she is taken away to a remote location that is only known to one other person. It is here that Txema finally finds the maturity that she has been lacking. I love her growth in this book; it was something that needed to happen before she becomes a mother who is responsible for the protection of both herself and her child. That is not to say that the vampires will no longer need to protect her and any child/children that she may have; Raul has no intention of giving up. He is continuing to add to his monstrous army and even some of the vampires that were allies are shifting their alliances and do not believe that she is worth all the danger and deaths that are happening because they are protecting her. They would rather imprison her for a living blood source, perform the ritual yearly to ensure that a child is born that may be a female and do the same to them. Raul has assured them that if they join him and give them Txema he will make sure that they are safe while he is destroying the others and the rest of humanity. If Raul succeeds, there will be no safety for humans, they will all be nothing more than food for the vampires and since he only needs Txema’s female offspring for the unique properties of their blood he will not be concerned with saving the majority of human. In fact, I would imagine that if he succeeds he will destroy much of the army he has created so that they can round up humans to before they reach the point where there are so few left because his mindless army has killed too many and there are not enough left to support them.
4. 75/5 STARS: **I want to thank the author and/or publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review; all opinions are mine
Her protective guards of vampires whisk her off to the castle of the Chinese vampires and supposedly she is safe there. Then again, things are not as they seem and she is not as safe as they thought she would be, not even during the day when the vampires must sleep. While she is more mature here than she was in the first book, she is still making some very stupid mistakes. I understand the reasons for the both, and I would have probably done the same under the circumstances, but she is very lucky that she was able to be saved.
After the second incident she is taken away to a remote location that is only known to one other person. It is here that Txema finally finds the maturity that she has been lacking. I love her growth in this book; it was something that needed to happen before she becomes a mother who is responsible for the protection of both herself and her child. That is not to say that the vampires will no longer need to protect her and any child/children that she may have; Raul has no intention of giving up. He is continuing to add to his monstrous army and even some of the vampires that were allies are shifting their alliances and do not believe that she is worth all the danger and deaths that are happening because they are protecting her. They would rather imprison her for a living blood source, perform the ritual yearly to ensure that a child is born that may be a female and do the same to them. Raul has assured them that if they join him and give them Txema he will make sure that they are safe while he is destroying the others and the rest of humanity. If Raul succeeds, there will be no safety for humans, they will all be nothing more than food for the vampires and since he only needs Txema’s female offspring for the unique properties of their blood he will not be concerned with saving the majority of human. In fact, I would imagine that if he succeeds he will destroy much of the army he has created so that they can round up humans to before they reach the point where there are so few left because his mindless army has killed too many and there are not enough left to support them.
4. 75/5 STARS: **I want to thank the author and/or publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review; all opinions are mine
September 27, 2012
This is book 2 in the series called Dying of the Dark. Txema is now pregnant. The baby she carries is the hope for all vampires who do not want to cross over to the dark side and become the stuff of horror films. The problem lies in the king of the dark vampires who wants to see Txema and all those that possess the birthmark to be wiped off the face of the earth. Only then will the darkness reign and he would be king of all vampires.
This book, written as a memoir, describes how far the vampires will go to either protect Txema or to kill her and her unborn child. More of the history and the relationships between the vampires are revealed as well as more of where Txema stands with each and everyone of them.
Aiden James does an excellent job in The Vampire's Birthright in taking up the story from the first book and developing the plot and characters even more. I enjoyed the first book, but this one was deeper and much more developed. It kept my attention to the very end. I never knew when something new was going to be revealed.
There is language in this book and there is violence as the vampires fight over Txema's life. You need to be aware of that if you are considering this book.
I did enjoy the fact that Txema had grown up and was more mature than the college kid I met in the first book. The only problem I really had with her is her inability to obey orders from those trying to protect her. Then again, the plot would have had to drastically change.
If you like vampire stories, this is a unique story that is unlike any other. This is not the same as the others you are reading, both the good and the bad. James has taken a unique twist on it that will keep you reading to the very end and then want more in the next book. I'm looking forward to reading the next one.
Note: This book was purchased with my own funds. There was no expectation of a positive review.
This book, written as a memoir, describes how far the vampires will go to either protect Txema or to kill her and her unborn child. More of the history and the relationships between the vampires are revealed as well as more of where Txema stands with each and everyone of them.
Aiden James does an excellent job in The Vampire's Birthright in taking up the story from the first book and developing the plot and characters even more. I enjoyed the first book, but this one was deeper and much more developed. It kept my attention to the very end. I never knew when something new was going to be revealed.
There is language in this book and there is violence as the vampires fight over Txema's life. You need to be aware of that if you are considering this book.
I did enjoy the fact that Txema had grown up and was more mature than the college kid I met in the first book. The only problem I really had with her is her inability to obey orders from those trying to protect her. Then again, the plot would have had to drastically change.
If you like vampire stories, this is a unique story that is unlike any other. This is not the same as the others you are reading, both the good and the bad. James has taken a unique twist on it that will keep you reading to the very end and then want more in the next book. I'm looking forward to reading the next one.
Note: This book was purchased with my own funds. There was no expectation of a positive review.
August 13, 2016
The Vampires’ Birthright Review
***I received a copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review and all opinions stated are solely my own and no one else’s. ***
The Vampire’s Birthright by Aiden James is book 2 in the “Lifeblood Legacy” series. In this book we are quickly thrust into motion as we join Txema and her vampire guardians who are working to protect her from Ralu the Chupacabra vampire. Txema is pregnant with child from the ceremony she performed with her former boyfriend so that she would be able to continue her sacred bloodline because she is the last. Now she must survive, give birth to her daughter and stay a step ahead of this vicious creature who would love nothing more than to destroy her. But the road will be hard and full of danger.
This is the first book in this series that I have read and so there were moments of where I was a bit confused as to what was going on and what had led to that point but overall this was a pretty good book. Txema is an interesting character and we get things from the first person perspective as she tells this story. There are moments of where she is irritating because of her disregard for those who are trying to protect her and keep her and her unborn child safe but those moments are brief overall.
This book is really interesting and overall I enjoyed reading it. I intend to go back and read the first book in this series so that I can better understand all of the dynamics concerning what is going on. This book definitely leaves you a cliffhanger wanting to know what happens next and I have to say that I cannot wait for the next book in this series. I fully intend to check out other books by this author. I give this book 4.5 out of 5 stars.
***I received a copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review and all opinions stated are solely my own and no one else’s. ***
The Vampire’s Birthright by Aiden James is book 2 in the “Lifeblood Legacy” series. In this book we are quickly thrust into motion as we join Txema and her vampire guardians who are working to protect her from Ralu the Chupacabra vampire. Txema is pregnant with child from the ceremony she performed with her former boyfriend so that she would be able to continue her sacred bloodline because she is the last. Now she must survive, give birth to her daughter and stay a step ahead of this vicious creature who would love nothing more than to destroy her. But the road will be hard and full of danger.
This is the first book in this series that I have read and so there were moments of where I was a bit confused as to what was going on and what had led to that point but overall this was a pretty good book. Txema is an interesting character and we get things from the first person perspective as she tells this story. There are moments of where she is irritating because of her disregard for those who are trying to protect her and keep her and her unborn child safe but those moments are brief overall.
This book is really interesting and overall I enjoyed reading it. I intend to go back and read the first book in this series so that I can better understand all of the dynamics concerning what is going on. This book definitely leaves you a cliffhanger wanting to know what happens next and I have to say that I cannot wait for the next book in this series. I fully intend to check out other books by this author. I give this book 4.5 out of 5 stars.
July 30, 2016
Received a review copy through the publisher.
The Vampires' Birthright is a pretty good sequel. I enjoyed the characters as I did in the first book. Racco, Garvan, Gustav, Chanson, Tyreen and the others are all awesome. They are like one big happy family protecting each other. Txema has definitely changed now that she is a mother to an adorable little girl. She has a lot more fight in her even though she still gets scared every now and then. I'm glad she was able to see Peter again, but everything that Peter went through tore me to pieces. I can't believe all that Ralu is doing. I hope they can save Peter.
The whole romance thing annoys me for some reason. I loved Txema with Peter, but I like her better with Garvan. For some reason her and Racco just irritate me. More so because he had a relationship and two kids with Chanson (Txema's cousin) and there's just something about him that makes me concerned.
Overall, this was pretty good. It didn't have a lot of action, but the end definitely was action packed. Definitely can't wait to read the third book.
The Vampires' Birthright is a pretty good sequel. I enjoyed the characters as I did in the first book. Racco, Garvan, Gustav, Chanson, Tyreen and the others are all awesome. They are like one big happy family protecting each other. Txema has definitely changed now that she is a mother to an adorable little girl. She has a lot more fight in her even though she still gets scared every now and then. I'm glad she was able to see Peter again, but everything that Peter went through tore me to pieces. I can't believe all that Ralu is doing. I hope they can save Peter.
The whole romance thing annoys me for some reason. I loved Txema with Peter, but I like her better with Garvan. For some reason her and Racco just irritate me. More so because he had a relationship and two kids with Chanson (Txema's cousin) and there's just something about him that makes me concerned.
Overall, this was pretty good. It didn't have a lot of action, but the end definitely was action packed. Definitely can't wait to read the third book.
June 23, 2016
Txema is stuck in a rock and a hard place.
Stay under the "protection" of the aesthetically pleasing vampires who cover her blood, because it gives them their beauty, or take her chances on her own and hope Ralu and his chupacabra vampires don't find her. Luckily she has some powerful allies and many who are willing to do anything to protect her. Characters to look out for Xuangxang and Kazikli!
19 years old and she's globetrotting with the best of them. The authors take us to some exotic places and paint a picture, in your mind, that will take your breath away. Magic, mystery, danger and betrayal are around every corner keeping us thoroughly entertained.
They left me wanting more! Hopefully Curiosity Quills will be releasing the next book in the series very soon!
Stay under the "protection" of the aesthetically pleasing vampires who cover her blood, because it gives them their beauty, or take her chances on her own and hope Ralu and his chupacabra vampires don't find her. Luckily she has some powerful allies and many who are willing to do anything to protect her. Characters to look out for Xuangxang and Kazikli!
19 years old and she's globetrotting with the best of them. The authors take us to some exotic places and paint a picture, in your mind, that will take your breath away. Magic, mystery, danger and betrayal are around every corner keeping us thoroughly entertained.
They left me wanting more! Hopefully Curiosity Quills will be releasing the next book in the series very soon!
March 9, 2013
I'm very impressed with Wi Aiden James writing. He's very good. I was not disappointed with this book. It is deliciously fun. Tzema's adventures with the vampires continue as a war between the bad vampires and the 'good' vampires and humans. Tzema and her crew are one step ahead of Ralu and his chupacandra followers. They tangle on an island haven where one of the vampire kings gives Ralu a life threatening blow only to meet betrayal. Tzema and her infant daugher Alia are almost safe. I really can't wait to read the next book.
February 8, 2015
Wow, what a sequel to The Vampires Last Lover. The main character Txema and her baby must stay alive to keep an elite society of Vampires from extinction. Txema and her baby are whisked around the world to hide them from the Undead Vampires who want to destroy them. The blend of history and fantasy is spellbinding. The many twists in the story keeps you wondering who is good and who is evil. As usual, Aiden James has outdone himself to bring the characters and locations to life.
November 16, 2019
This book has been updated and it is a great thrill ride! I enjoyed it even more than I did the first time I read it.
I really liked this second installment in this series. The Vampires are great - no sparkly boys here. The action was non-stop, and the various locations made the story really interesting. I thought that the final showdown was intense, and I am anxious to continue to the next book.
I really liked this second installment in this series. The Vampires are great - no sparkly boys here. The action was non-stop, and the various locations made the story really interesting. I thought that the final showdown was intense, and I am anxious to continue to the next book.
July 6, 2016
This continuation of Txema's unconventional life is an excellent sequel. One of my favorite things about this series is the characters that the authors have chosen to surround her with on a daily basis. They are so vibrant and entertaining that they keep the reader turning pages. I have read several vampire series, and I have to say that this is one of my favorites. It is such a different approach to the genre and I love that none of the vampires sparkle!
February 28, 2012
took me a while to get into this but once I did I found it an OK read, personally not such a fan of the first person dialogue and there did seem to be more of it in this book but for an easy read it hit the mark.
May 27, 2012
Aiden did a great job with this second part of "The Dying of the Dark" series! What a wonderful book... I loved learning more about the characters. You defiantly feel like part of Txema's gang when you read this book. I must say this is an excellent twist on the whole vampire phenomenon.
September 22, 2015
Picked up this book casually from the amazon free boks.
I have not read the previous book so I'm quite perplexed at the beginning info dump. Badly written, loads of info you can survive without and that you cannot really understand dumped on you.
Meh.
I have not read the previous book so I'm quite perplexed at the beginning info dump. Badly written, loads of info you can survive without and that you cannot really understand dumped on you.
Meh.
April 9, 2013
Could not get into this. After reading almost half the book I had to skim to the end. It was boring and drawn out.
March 27, 2013
Brilliant
March 28, 2014
Great read
August 21, 2012
Not a bad story, really unbelieveable, but not a bad read at all.
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