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The Strix
A cursed amber amulet unearthed in Pompeii flings Arcona into a past life of witchcraft, bloodshed, revenge, and sexual slavery to the cruel Master of a gladiatorial school. This violent parallel world is populated with “Slayers,” blood-drinking immortals devoted to the gods of war and mayhem.
As a Strix, or malignant witch, Arcona once used sex and blood rituals to create a race of immortal warriors to unleash on Rome. Now it’s time to pay.
The gladiator Tyr was one desperately lonely lover she betrayed. Against his will, she turned him into Upir Likhyi, a foul vampire. For two millennia he’s lived a grim existence as a Slayer, in constant sexual arousal yet denied release; now, he's pissed off and wants revenge. He kidnaps Arcona, planning to drink her dry and break the curse.
Along the way Arcona and Tyr relive their sexual slavery at the hands of Rome and blood sport in the arena, but the real magic is they forgive and fall in love.
Too bad another Slayer wants them dead.
Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual situations, graphic language, and material that some readers may find objectionable: anal play/intercourse, dubious consent, female/female sexual practices.
As a Strix, or malignant witch, Arcona once used sex and blood rituals to create a race of immortal warriors to unleash on Rome. Now it’s time to pay.
The gladiator Tyr was one desperately lonely lover she betrayed. Against his will, she turned him into Upir Likhyi, a foul vampire. For two millennia he’s lived a grim existence as a Slayer, in constant sexual arousal yet denied release; now, he's pissed off and wants revenge. He kidnaps Arcona, planning to drink her dry and break the curse.
Along the way Arcona and Tyr relive their sexual slavery at the hands of Rome and blood sport in the arena, but the real magic is they forgive and fall in love.
Too bad another Slayer wants them dead.
Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual situations, graphic language, and material that some readers may find objectionable: anal play/intercourse, dubious consent, female/female sexual practices.
- GenresParanormal Romance
234 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 17, 2012
35 people want to read
About the author
Amber Skyze
45 books13 followersAmber grew up reading sick and twisted murder mysteries. Romance was for little kids and their fairy tales. One day, after her grandmother died and she inherited a boat load of romances, Amber found a new genre to love. Then she discovered erotic romance and found her calling.
In the summer, when not creating sexy, seductive stories, Amber can be found at the ocean or floating around in her pool, with music blasting in the background. In the winter she enjoys sitting in her sunroom watching the snow fall, with the fireplace glowing. She also spends lots of time with her husband, children, and three dogs.
In the summer, when not creating sexy, seductive stories, Amber can be found at the ocean or floating around in her pool, with music blasting in the background. In the winter she enjoys sitting in her sunroom watching the snow fall, with the fireplace glowing. She also spends lots of time with her husband, children, and three dogs.
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January 14, 2014
If you haven't read this book be warned; this review contains possible spoilers.
Being a fan of mythology and history I was intrigued by the blurb for this book. I personally adore reading about the way the world once was and what different civilisations believed and how they lived. I also very much enjoy seeing what writers do with such knowledge.
For me, The Strix had it all; the gritty truth and violence of the Roman era, magic, sex, the supernatural, reincarnation, and love. From page one you are sucked into the old world, learning right away the origin and the beliefs of the heroine, Arcona. It's wonderful to see the difference between the past and the present and how much has changed over the centuries. How magic and superstition was once integrated - and through religion most of the time - in the world and yet it has been lost.
I immediately sympathized with past Arcona and the path that she decided to walk down. Times were hard, and any person had to do what they must for survival in those days. I enjoyed how present Arcona was awakened to her past life, and reunited with the man she had wronged, Tyr. Or should I say vampire? I thought the magical creation of these creatures we hear so much about was a very refreshing and interesting approach, and added just that extra dose of supernatural flavour to the story.
It was wonderful to see how a soul can change through time and reincarnation - something I believe strongly in - and how two souls can share a connection that can last through the ages. How a second chance and the strength to forgive can change a person and their life.
Wonderfully descriptive, intriguing, and with a dose of magic and the paranormal, The Strix is definitely a book to be read; especially for anyone who loves some history.
Great first book in the series and I am totally looking forward to reading the next.
Being a fan of mythology and history I was intrigued by the blurb for this book. I personally adore reading about the way the world once was and what different civilisations believed and how they lived. I also very much enjoy seeing what writers do with such knowledge.
For me, The Strix had it all; the gritty truth and violence of the Roman era, magic, sex, the supernatural, reincarnation, and love. From page one you are sucked into the old world, learning right away the origin and the beliefs of the heroine, Arcona. It's wonderful to see the difference between the past and the present and how much has changed over the centuries. How magic and superstition was once integrated - and through religion most of the time - in the world and yet it has been lost.
I immediately sympathized with past Arcona and the path that she decided to walk down. Times were hard, and any person had to do what they must for survival in those days. I enjoyed how present Arcona was awakened to her past life, and reunited with the man she had wronged, Tyr. Or should I say vampire? I thought the magical creation of these creatures we hear so much about was a very refreshing and interesting approach, and added just that extra dose of supernatural flavour to the story.
It was wonderful to see how a soul can change through time and reincarnation - something I believe strongly in - and how two souls can share a connection that can last through the ages. How a second chance and the strength to forgive can change a person and their life.
Wonderfully descriptive, intriguing, and with a dose of magic and the paranormal, The Strix is definitely a book to be read; especially for anyone who loves some history.
Great first book in the series and I am totally looking forward to reading the next.
December 3, 2012
I really got into this story once I fully understood what was going on with Arcona. There was love, action, sex, magic, history and more within and it’s a read that any paranormal, erotic and romance reader will enjoy to the very end as long as none mind a small scene of F/F and some anal play.
The time frame of the story goes from present to the past frequently, explaining what has happened in the past and what’s happening in the present. Two souls, one that has walked the planet for longer than one would like to admit and another that has been reborn some years before. They find each other by chance and while one does not recognize the other, there’s a constant chemistry, attraction and sexual hunger between them that oozes from the pages. Arcona and Tyr are two souls that have been meant to be for all time. But when one let’s revenge take over all feelings of their being and does not consider the circumstances. Where does that leave the other? Time does not cure all, but much is learned and put to good use to make things right, as it should be. Tyr is one dude I would not mind crossing paths with any time!
Part of what The Strix was about is another form of vampire, an introduction of it to us and how the very first came to exist. Then there’s the Strix and how she came to be from the beginning of time, with the knowledge of others after the very first. I especially enjoyed the story’s unpredictability and action (in various ways.) The growth and changes that both characters made and the ending. Once this book picked up, there was no stopping what unfolded :)
The time frame of the story goes from present to the past frequently, explaining what has happened in the past and what’s happening in the present. Two souls, one that has walked the planet for longer than one would like to admit and another that has been reborn some years before. They find each other by chance and while one does not recognize the other, there’s a constant chemistry, attraction and sexual hunger between them that oozes from the pages. Arcona and Tyr are two souls that have been meant to be for all time. But when one let’s revenge take over all feelings of their being and does not consider the circumstances. Where does that leave the other? Time does not cure all, but much is learned and put to good use to make things right, as it should be. Tyr is one dude I would not mind crossing paths with any time!
Part of what The Strix was about is another form of vampire, an introduction of it to us and how the very first came to exist. Then there’s the Strix and how she came to be from the beginning of time, with the knowledge of others after the very first. I especially enjoyed the story’s unpredictability and action (in various ways.) The growth and changes that both characters made and the ending. Once this book picked up, there was no stopping what unfolded :)
February 17, 2013
The Strix was something new and different - a creature that I hadn't read about before. An evil witch that creates a race of vampire-like creatures, Arcona was not a very nice person in her past life. Tyr was one of her Upir Likhyi (no clue how that one is pronounced) and is dead set on vengeance. Too bad he falls in love first. Now the two of them must fight for their lives against the other Upir Likhyi that want Arcona dead and see Tyr as just another step in the process.
I loved the flashbacks to Arcona's previous life. It was a great way to show her history and background and let me see why Tyr disliked her so much at first. Once they decide not to hate each other, the story really takes off - and it gets quite hot and Arcona and Tyr discover more their past and begin to enjoy their future.
I loved the flashbacks to Arcona's previous life. It was a great way to show her history and background and let me see why Tyr disliked her so much at first. Once they decide not to hate each other, the story really takes off - and it gets quite hot and Arcona and Tyr discover more their past and begin to enjoy their future.
March 22, 2013
Wow, I guess I didn't read the blurb well enough, I honestly thought going into the Strix that I was in for a light and fluffy erotic romance, boy was I wrong. What I got was an epic tale of slavery, witchcraft, betrayal, revenge and ultimately forgiveness. I fell in love with the characters and their plight and can't remember a time when I was rooting more for a happily ever after.
*Be aware that there is plenty of brutality shown in flashbacks, but those scenes are necessary for an understanding of why a once peaceful seeress would turn to such extremes for revenge.
*Be aware that there is plenty of brutality shown in flashbacks, but those scenes are necessary for an understanding of why a once peaceful seeress would turn to such extremes for revenge.
January 22, 2013
review to come!
November 11, 2013
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August 31, 2016
Loved it. Original and kept me hooked start to finish.
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