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The High Arc #1
Revitalized
Alexa, who spent the last 2 years of her life suffering from a crippling disease, is cured by a potion her grandmother leaves behind before abandoning her. She then finds out her family is descendants of a Vampire race, from a Lacal who she inexplicably drawn to whenever he is near. It’s Lacal's job to retrieve Alexa & bring her back to accept her new life. Will she run away from their bond or will she return with him & accept her title as Vampire Queen?
220 pages, ebook
First published December 29, 2010
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Jessica Cage
63 books1,440 followersBorn and raised in Chicago, IL, writing has always been a passion for Jessica Cage. She dabbles in artistic creations of all sorts but at the end of the day, it's the pen that her hand itches to hold. Jessica had never considered following her dream to be a writer because she was told far too often "There is no money in writing." So she chose the path most often traveled. During pregnancy she asked herself an important question. How would she be able to inspire her unborn son to follow his dreams and reach for the stars, if she never had the guts to do it herself? Jessica decided to take a risk and unleash the plethora of characters and their crazy adventurous worlds that had previously existed only in her mind, into the realm of readers. She did this with hopes to inspire not only her son but herself. Inviting the world to tag along on her journey to become the writer she has always wanted to be. She hopes to continue writing and bringing her signature Caged Fantasies to readers everywhere.
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April 14, 2017
IMO, this author has a lot of potential and heart, but this book just didn't do it for me. And as a persnickety lover of Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance, I hate having to say that, but this book lacked the essential spark of captivation. What I found instead was lag, alot of ansgt, and frustration, which inspired me to skip several pages, all the way to the cliffhanger section of the book.
I wish the author well in her future endeavors, and I do hope that future installments have the essential spark, which compels readers to devour a book from Dusk until Dawn.
Giving this one: 2 stars.
I wish the author well in her future endeavors, and I do hope that future installments have the essential spark, which compels readers to devour a book from Dusk until Dawn.
Giving this one: 2 stars.
October 12, 2020
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Omg this book was an awesome and interesting read.. absolutely loved it. I am so enjoying reading these books. Can't wait to h as ve them all
Omg this book was an awesome and interesting read.. absolutely loved it. I am so enjoying reading these books. Can't wait to h as ve them all
January 14, 2014
I loved this story. The storyline was interesting and kept my attention from beginning to end. The end is a bit of a cliffhanger but thankfully book two is already out and you won't have to wait to find out what happens next.
Jessica portrays Alexa with such emotion in her writing that you can't help but feel the sadness that weighs down on Alexa. Her sickness causes her to isolate herself from everyone after her parents disappear. After her grandmother leaves town she ventures out to a party at her friend Jazz's place. This is where she first catches a glimpse of Lacal, a handsome loner according to the gossip.
Lacal has been searching for Alexa believing her to be his Queen. Even though she's sick when he first sees her he's attracted to her. When next they encounter Alexa has mysteriously healed from drinking a potion that her grandmother had given to her before she left. The potion cures her and hopefully it will leave her open minded and she will listen to what Lacal has to tell her.
The chemistry and attraction that Alexa and Lacal have for one another is intense. Though there are times when clothes are being shredded, this book still takes you on an amazing adventure into the supernatural. The beliefs of Lacal's people and how they become evil is a different one from ones I've read before. It really works well. I can't wait to see where you have in store for us with book two.
Jessica portrays Alexa with such emotion in her writing that you can't help but feel the sadness that weighs down on Alexa. Her sickness causes her to isolate herself from everyone after her parents disappear. After her grandmother leaves town she ventures out to a party at her friend Jazz's place. This is where she first catches a glimpse of Lacal, a handsome loner according to the gossip.
Lacal has been searching for Alexa believing her to be his Queen. Even though she's sick when he first sees her he's attracted to her. When next they encounter Alexa has mysteriously healed from drinking a potion that her grandmother had given to her before she left. The potion cures her and hopefully it will leave her open minded and she will listen to what Lacal has to tell her.
The chemistry and attraction that Alexa and Lacal have for one another is intense. Though there are times when clothes are being shredded, this book still takes you on an amazing adventure into the supernatural. The beliefs of Lacal's people and how they become evil is a different one from ones I've read before. It really works well. I can't wait to see where you have in store for us with book two.
January 15, 2014
We meet Alexa, a young woman in horrible pain daily from life altering disease. Alexa finds herself completely alone after her Nana disappears just the same as her parents did a year prior. She pushed her friends away when she found out about her disease including her best friend Jazz. One phone call from Jazz with an invitation to her birthday party changes Alexa’s life forever. Ending up in Jazz’s house filled with people who only mock her and talk badly about her, Alexa decides to leave, until a mysterious man takes one look at her and she is done for. Alexa finds out she is a long descendant from the very first vampire queen, and she is the next in line.
I liked this book. It is a different type of paranormal book than I have ever read before. It was really hard to read some of the scenes with Alexa, because I felt her emotions as I was reading. This book was solid and I was happy with the decision to read it. I am excited for the next installments.
~Mags
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I liked this book. It is a different type of paranormal book than I have ever read before. It was really hard to read some of the scenes with Alexa, because I felt her emotions as I was reading. This book was solid and I was happy with the decision to read it. I am excited for the next installments.
~Mags
http://whopickedthis.wordpress.com
March 16, 2014
I have never been a fan of any vampire book that strays away from myth. That mans they should need to drink blood, shouldn’t walk in the daylight and should not sparkle. I have put down books that have not kept to myth but this time I just couldn’t.
Alexa is a character that you start to feel very deeply for in the first few sentences. She is a shut-in who has lost all connection with the outside world. Than in three days time her whole world is changed and she is tossed into a fight to save the universe.
Her companion is Lacal is an interesting man because he is not dominate. Again this is not usually the type of man I like to read about but he tugged at my heartstrings and I fell in love.
Together they form an unbreakable bond. This book had no sex but a lot of sexual tension and I was ok with that. I think the end of the book was the best. I was upset than I laughed.
This is a must read and will show another side of the vampire race.
Alexa is a character that you start to feel very deeply for in the first few sentences. She is a shut-in who has lost all connection with the outside world. Than in three days time her whole world is changed and she is tossed into a fight to save the universe.
Her companion is Lacal is an interesting man because he is not dominate. Again this is not usually the type of man I like to read about but he tugged at my heartstrings and I fell in love.
Together they form an unbreakable bond. This book had no sex but a lot of sexual tension and I was ok with that. I think the end of the book was the best. I was upset than I laughed.
This is a must read and will show another side of the vampire race.
April 13, 2017
Well written book. Pleasantly surprised at the quality. I just don't like the concept of vampires.
November 14, 2013
*** Warning, honesty and possible spoilers are to follow!! ***
I have to say that when I started reading, I didn't know what to expect. Too often I am given books, find books or I am referred books by friends and not all of them I enjoy. I like them for the hard work and effort poured into them and the creativity, but they always wind up being something that doesn't really appeal to me. That isn't the case with this book!
Revitalized is new, inventive and a great read. I found no difficulty in following the story, and in my opinion was far simpler than most the books that I read giving it a fun YA read feel. I have to say that I wouldn't recommend it for under the age of 15 depending on guardian opinion as there are some scenes not meant for the younger audience.) I highly enjoyed this book and greatly went beyond what I had expected. The overall book was enjoyable as it was different and I absolutely LOVED that. I am a huge reader, so after a while all things start to sound the same and I can tell you what will happen next, but not with this book and that made it all the more likeable for me.
With that said, the only drawback for me, and the reason for my four stars instead of five was that the scene for the waitress was believable, yet rushed. (I was a waitress at Denny's during third shift and I have seen fist fights break out over creamer. Exaggerated yes, but partially true.) I also felt like Lacal had word vomit going on when he explained everything to her and her quick eating of the explanation was a bit farfetched. But, her reaction to leave and emotions that followed made up for it... until the best friend steps in with "Go." If I said that my current man crush honey thought that he was a slave to me-for lack of a better term-and that I was a vampire from another world, then she would be blocking numbers on my phone and checking my temperature. Still, despite these flaws I loved the book. I was so happy to see that vampires were from something different than the traditional dribble that everyone continuously regurgitate into each 'Fresh New Novel'. (Pardon my harshness, but it is truth.) Cage didn't do that and I not only commend her for that, I honor her for that as well. As such, I will look forward to the next installment.
Well done.
I have to say that when I started reading, I didn't know what to expect. Too often I am given books, find books or I am referred books by friends and not all of them I enjoy. I like them for the hard work and effort poured into them and the creativity, but they always wind up being something that doesn't really appeal to me. That isn't the case with this book!
Revitalized is new, inventive and a great read. I found no difficulty in following the story, and in my opinion was far simpler than most the books that I read giving it a fun YA read feel. I have to say that I wouldn't recommend it for under the age of 15 depending on guardian opinion as there are some scenes not meant for the younger audience.) I highly enjoyed this book and greatly went beyond what I had expected. The overall book was enjoyable as it was different and I absolutely LOVED that. I am a huge reader, so after a while all things start to sound the same and I can tell you what will happen next, but not with this book and that made it all the more likeable for me.
With that said, the only drawback for me, and the reason for my four stars instead of five was that the scene for the waitress was believable, yet rushed. (I was a waitress at Denny's during third shift and I have seen fist fights break out over creamer. Exaggerated yes, but partially true.) I also felt like Lacal had word vomit going on when he explained everything to her and her quick eating of the explanation was a bit farfetched. But, her reaction to leave and emotions that followed made up for it... until the best friend steps in with "Go." If I said that my current man crush honey thought that he was a slave to me-for lack of a better term-and that I was a vampire from another world, then she would be blocking numbers on my phone and checking my temperature. Still, despite these flaws I loved the book. I was so happy to see that vampires were from something different than the traditional dribble that everyone continuously regurgitate into each 'Fresh New Novel'. (Pardon my harshness, but it is truth.) Cage didn't do that and I not only commend her for that, I honor her for that as well. As such, I will look forward to the next installment.
Well done.
May 13, 2013
This is the beginning of a series/trilogy, so the majority of this book was building the plot, getting the background, and getting it all set up to be what I know will be amazing. The characters were all very realistic and believable.
The main character, Alexa, is a 20 year old living alone after her parents disappeared the year before, without a trace. The only family she has left is a grandmother who practices magic who her mother forbade her to see and spend time with, even with the promise that her magic would cure Alexa's diseased body and pain.
After missing a phone call, she leaves her home for the first time in ages to find her grandmother to make sure she's okay, only to find out she's leaving. This leaves her completely alone. After another phone call from her estranged best friend, Alexa is pressured into attending the friend's birthday bash, where she's ridiculed, but catches the eye of a loner guy who nobody really knows anything about.
Getting out of her house more often now, she goes shopping with her friend and again runs into this mysterious guy, who she ends up spending time with and eventually learning she's not quite what she thought she was. She's something special, and the magic her grandmother left her has brought it all out. Now she's on an adventure, traveling away with Lacal to take her spot as what she considers to be vampire queen.
Ok, looking beyond the fact that this could have used a trip to the editor, the errors I came across weren't so much to take away from the story. There were a couple of he's used where she's should have been, as well as quite a few misuses of words- than/then, and possessives in place of plurals, but it was easy enough to see what the author meant and still enjoy the book.
The main character, Alexa, is a 20 year old living alone after her parents disappeared the year before, without a trace. The only family she has left is a grandmother who practices magic who her mother forbade her to see and spend time with, even with the promise that her magic would cure Alexa's diseased body and pain.
After missing a phone call, she leaves her home for the first time in ages to find her grandmother to make sure she's okay, only to find out she's leaving. This leaves her completely alone. After another phone call from her estranged best friend, Alexa is pressured into attending the friend's birthday bash, where she's ridiculed, but catches the eye of a loner guy who nobody really knows anything about.
Getting out of her house more often now, she goes shopping with her friend and again runs into this mysterious guy, who she ends up spending time with and eventually learning she's not quite what she thought she was. She's something special, and the magic her grandmother left her has brought it all out. Now she's on an adventure, traveling away with Lacal to take her spot as what she considers to be vampire queen.
Ok, looking beyond the fact that this could have used a trip to the editor, the errors I came across weren't so much to take away from the story. There were a couple of he's used where she's should have been, as well as quite a few misuses of words- than/then, and possessives in place of plurals, but it was easy enough to see what the author meant and still enjoy the book.
December 2, 2013
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This was an interesting and intriguing story that grabbed my attention from the very beginning and never let it go.
Straight from the off point with this story you want to know what is happening, why Alexa was the way she was and what was happening to her.
I felt for Alexa straight away and couldn't imagine how hard her life for the past few years had been, I thought she was so strong to carry on and to keep moving forward so I really admired her. I also really liked her best friend Jazz. Even though you could view her as a bit spoilt, I thought she bought a more light hearted feel to the story with her happy and uplifting personality.
The story line was unique and captivating. When Alexa attends the party and sees Lacal, I was excited and eager to keep reading on because I knew something big was going to happen. I love Lacal as well, he is not a typical alpha male like with many of the books I read and even though I love alphas, I thought Lacal's personality was sweet, protective, caring and I really enjoy his character.
As I was aware that this was a series, I was expecting a cliffhanger and that is what I got. Sometimes cliffhangers annoy me but because a lot of questions had been answered in this first book, it didn't bother me as I thought it might do. I'm now just eager to read the second which I will be doing straight away and I can't wait to see where the author leads us with the continuation of this story.
This was an interesting and intriguing story that grabbed my attention from the very beginning and never let it go.
Straight from the off point with this story you want to know what is happening, why Alexa was the way she was and what was happening to her.
I felt for Alexa straight away and couldn't imagine how hard her life for the past few years had been, I thought she was so strong to carry on and to keep moving forward so I really admired her. I also really liked her best friend Jazz. Even though you could view her as a bit spoilt, I thought she bought a more light hearted feel to the story with her happy and uplifting personality.
The story line was unique and captivating. When Alexa attends the party and sees Lacal, I was excited and eager to keep reading on because I knew something big was going to happen. I love Lacal as well, he is not a typical alpha male like with many of the books I read and even though I love alphas, I thought Lacal's personality was sweet, protective, caring and I really enjoy his character.
As I was aware that this was a series, I was expecting a cliffhanger and that is what I got. Sometimes cliffhangers annoy me but because a lot of questions had been answered in this first book, it didn't bother me as I thought it might do. I'm now just eager to read the second which I will be doing straight away and I can't wait to see where the author leads us with the continuation of this story.
December 7, 2013
This was an interesting and intriguing story that grabbed my attention from the very beginning and never let it go.
Straight from the off point with this story you want to know what is happening, why Alexa was the way she was and what was happening to her.
I felt for Alexa straight away and couldn't imagine how hard her life for the past few years had been, I thought she was so strong to carry on and to keep moving forward so I really admired her. I also really liked her best friend Jazz. Even though you could view her as a bit spoilt, I thought she bought a more light hearted feel to the story with her happy and uplifting personality.
The story line was unique and captivating. When Alexa attends the party and sees Lacal, I was excited and eager to keep reading on because I knew something big was going to happen. I love Lacal as well, he is not a typical alpha male like with many of the books I read and even though I love alphas, I thought Lacal's personality was sweet, protective, caring and I really enjoy his character.
As I was aware that this was a series, I was expecting a cliffhanger and that is what I got. Sometimes cliffhangers annoy me but because a lot of questions had been answered in this first book, it didn't bother me as I thought it might do. I'm now just eager to read the second which I will be doing straight away and I can't wait to see where the author leads us with the continuation of this story.
Reviewed by: Bethany
Straight from the off point with this story you want to know what is happening, why Alexa was the way she was and what was happening to her.
I felt for Alexa straight away and couldn't imagine how hard her life for the past few years had been, I thought she was so strong to carry on and to keep moving forward so I really admired her. I also really liked her best friend Jazz. Even though you could view her as a bit spoilt, I thought she bought a more light hearted feel to the story with her happy and uplifting personality.
The story line was unique and captivating. When Alexa attends the party and sees Lacal, I was excited and eager to keep reading on because I knew something big was going to happen. I love Lacal as well, he is not a typical alpha male like with many of the books I read and even though I love alphas, I thought Lacal's personality was sweet, protective, caring and I really enjoy his character.
As I was aware that this was a series, I was expecting a cliffhanger and that is what I got. Sometimes cliffhangers annoy me but because a lot of questions had been answered in this first book, it didn't bother me as I thought it might do. I'm now just eager to read the second which I will be doing straight away and I can't wait to see where the author leads us with the continuation of this story.
Reviewed by: Bethany
October 22, 2013
Read and reviewed by Bernice C.
This was a great book. I love the supernatural most of the time and this was one of those times.
This book kept me wanting more. I enjoyed it all.
If you are not sure about the supernatural world yet check out this amazing book you will not be able to put it down.
Jessica is a talented writer she knows what she is doing.
I am one of Jessica's new fans. I can not wait to read more by her.
5 stars I would add more but I can't on any of the other sites I post so I will say I want to put 10 stars.
Read and Reviewed by Courtney P.
Revitalization (High Arc)
Not many people believe in monsters or magic but for Alexa that's all about to change. Things she thought weren't real turn out to be true even though she doesn't believe it at the time sbe finds out.
I will be telling all my friends to check this book series out. I read this book in one day.
I love supernatural books so these were great amazing books.
5 stars
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May 23, 2013
Way to start a series. Alexa and Lacal come to life in such detail. Lacal is the intense protective soul-mate and Alexa could be the next Vampire Queen. I enjoyed this book and can't wait to read the next one. The cliffhanger in this book is almost too much to handle.
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September 30, 2013currently revamping books 1&2 with Jessica in anticipation for the release of the 3rd.
January 25, 2014
Awesome read. Couldn't put it down.
July 6, 2021
The premise and overall trajectory of the series so far looks interesting. While it felt like the blend of sci fi and magic was a little cluttered, I liked the ideas behind it. Most of any qualms I had with the lore so far was rooted in personal preference, so not that big of a deal.
I wish the transition from Alexa's status quo life to her new one had been condensed much earlier in the book so we could have more time exploring the vampire world and her role as the Arc in training had more room to shine. What felt like the more engaging meat of the story was rather truncated and mostly summary, having been pushed back to chapter 27.
I think if either the arrival at 719 had been held for the focus of the next book and more time was spent on showing Alexa's discovery of her true identity rather than most of it being delivered through exposition dialogue, or the book was extended past 29 chapters to allow readers to get more of a feel of the village and settle in to it as an important setting, than this first installment would've been much more engaging. As of now, it reads more like a first act of a story rather than the first book of a trilogy, which should ideally function as both an act of the larger arc as well as a multi-act installment of its own.
With that, and some awkward word choice and overused phrasing here and there, it does show that this is an earlier book in the author's career, but the love for her characters is clear on the page. I can't wait to see how her skill develops over her following series and I might just have to go back and get the next two from this one to see how Alexa shapes up as queen.
I wish the transition from Alexa's status quo life to her new one had been condensed much earlier in the book so we could have more time exploring the vampire world and her role as the Arc in training had more room to shine. What felt like the more engaging meat of the story was rather truncated and mostly summary, having been pushed back to chapter 27.
I think if either the arrival at 719 had been held for the focus of the next book and more time was spent on showing Alexa's discovery of her true identity rather than most of it being delivered through exposition dialogue, or the book was extended past 29 chapters to allow readers to get more of a feel of the village and settle in to it as an important setting, than this first installment would've been much more engaging. As of now, it reads more like a first act of a story rather than the first book of a trilogy, which should ideally function as both an act of the larger arc as well as a multi-act installment of its own.
With that, and some awkward word choice and overused phrasing here and there, it does show that this is an earlier book in the author's career, but the love for her characters is clear on the page. I can't wait to see how her skill develops over her following series and I might just have to go back and get the next two from this one to see how Alexa shapes up as queen.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 27, 2022
Alexa is a young girl, about 22, suffering from a disabling disease. Fairly recently, her mother and father disappeared and she has only her grandmother left. She has friends but has hibernated because of her illness and huge amounts of tiredness that go with it.
However, her best friend finally convinces her to come to a party when she meets a man who seems fascinated by her. They don't get together that night, but later do, and things move pretty quickly.
She ends up finding out that she is special and that has been chosen for her, and they end up going to another village from Chicago where a whole new life begins. An editor would have been good, there were extra words in places and words left out...but I still enjoyed the story immensely.
However, her best friend finally convinces her to come to a party when she meets a man who seems fascinated by her. They don't get together that night, but later do, and things move pretty quickly.
She ends up finding out that she is special and that has been chosen for her, and they end up going to another village from Chicago where a whole new life begins. An editor would have been good, there were extra words in places and words left out...but I still enjoyed the story immensely.
October 31, 2025
Pro: The overall takeaway that a reader will get from this first book in the series is that life shouldn't be taken for granted. Our lives can change in an instant, so we should love our family and friends while we can.
The vampire lore is wonderful and original. I absolutely loved it.
Con: I did not connect with the main character (Alexa) at all. There was something lacking from her, but I don't quite know what it was. I also felt like she didn't really mesh well with her love interest (Lacal) all that well. It seemed like she was getting tired of this man super quick. This really took away from the story.
Wrap Up: The vampire lore is perfect, but the entire story is lacking something. This might change as I make my way through the rest of the series.
The vampire lore is wonderful and original. I absolutely loved it.
Con: I did not connect with the main character (Alexa) at all. There was something lacking from her, but I don't quite know what it was. I also felt like she didn't really mesh well with her love interest (Lacal) all that well. It seemed like she was getting tired of this man super quick. This really took away from the story.
Wrap Up: The vampire lore is perfect, but the entire story is lacking something. This might change as I make my way through the rest of the series.
July 11, 2017
WOW! This was an amazing paranormal book! Jessica Cage has created a whole new world of fantastic characters that keep you glued to the story and dying to find out what happens next! The feelings written in the pages are intense, right along with the characters and you can feel the emotion. Such wonderful descriptive writing that allows you to picture this world in graphic detail and enjoy the story from beginning to end. Although the ending is a cliffhanger, book 2 is already out, so you can move right on to the next book. Looking forward to more of these characters and this riveting story!
November 25, 2018
New twist on Vampires
I love the way this book has the struggles of normal life only to bring in a new twist on a vampire life. Long live the Queen ❤️
I love the way this book has the struggles of normal life only to bring in a new twist on a vampire life. Long live the Queen ❤️
June 22, 2021
A little to….. Sci-fi (but not?) for me.
May 22, 2024
AWESOME
I enjoyed the read. I didn't want to put it down finished it do quick I was sad I couldn't get the next book. Great story keep up the great work.
I enjoyed the read. I didn't want to put it down finished it do quick I was sad I couldn't get the next book. Great story keep up the great work.
September 29, 2014
My Review:
Lets start with this book was SUPER interesting. It was a really great book overall. Some parts were super emotional and really, the story itself had you on edge about what the outcome would be. I agree with others about the book in the fact that even if you can't relate, you relate to the main character. Alexa. So alone and such sadness, but yet still so wanting to live.
I thought from the start the book was going to be one of those heart wrecking books, but not in the least. It's a roller coaster of awesomesauce. Paranormal, Fantasy, and self-awareness. It is a book about destiny. I really enjoyed some of the big plot twists. It kept your attention and kept you reading.
With an ending like we have here I was SO happy to know book two was coming our way and we wouldn't be left with nothing. Its one of those hold you breath endings. So good.
I found it a really easy and intriguing read. It was a set up book for the start of the series and you are not left wanting. It builds a nice basis for the next book and you really get a good introduction to the main characters. I loved the story itself and see it doing fantastic in the future. A great overall paranormal read. I look forward to the next book!!
June 11, 2015
I received an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
I really liked this book! It captured my attention from the very first page. This is definitely a new spin on vampires, and I really like it! First you meet Alexa, she has had a horrific last couple of years, and then her grandma disappears. Before her grandma leaves, she had left something for Alexa that will help her heal and become the person she used to be. Once Alexa takes the concoction though, her whole life changes. Then enters in her life Lacal. He is a absolutely gorgeous man who for some reason is attracted to Alexa as well, and she soon finds out why. After Lacal explains to Alexa what he is and what he believes her to be, she kind of freaks out. Lacal believes her to be some vampire queen, he must be crazy right? After talking to her best friend Jazzy, Alexa decides to believe him. Before Alexa knows it, they are off his home village to claim her rightful spot as Vampire Queen. But after they go through the ceremony, Alexa is regretting her decision of coming, there is a lot riding on her shoulders and she doesn't think she can do what is expected of her. Will she be able to handle the pressure and stay, or will she give up and run back home?
This book was very entertaining to read, and had a little cliff hanger at the end. I will be reading the next book to find out what happens next. I will also be looking forward to more book from Jessica Cage because she writes fantastic stories!
I really liked this book! It captured my attention from the very first page. This is definitely a new spin on vampires, and I really like it! First you meet Alexa, she has had a horrific last couple of years, and then her grandma disappears. Before her grandma leaves, she had left something for Alexa that will help her heal and become the person she used to be. Once Alexa takes the concoction though, her whole life changes. Then enters in her life Lacal. He is a absolutely gorgeous man who for some reason is attracted to Alexa as well, and she soon finds out why. After Lacal explains to Alexa what he is and what he believes her to be, she kind of freaks out. Lacal believes her to be some vampire queen, he must be crazy right? After talking to her best friend Jazzy, Alexa decides to believe him. Before Alexa knows it, they are off his home village to claim her rightful spot as Vampire Queen. But after they go through the ceremony, Alexa is regretting her decision of coming, there is a lot riding on her shoulders and she doesn't think she can do what is expected of her. Will she be able to handle the pressure and stay, or will she give up and run back home?
This book was very entertaining to read, and had a little cliff hanger at the end. I will be reading the next book to find out what happens next. I will also be looking forward to more book from Jessica Cage because she writes fantastic stories!
October 21, 2013
After the disappearance of her parents, Alexa locks herself in her home for two years withering away from a disease that wreaks havoc on her body. She separates herself from her friends and the only family that she has left. Her best friend Jazz is determined to have her friend back and manages to convince Alexa to come to her birthday party. At the party, Alexa meets Lacal and they are instantly drawn to each other. Of course Lacal is more than what he seems and we find out Alexa isn’t your ordinary girl next door.
This story is intensely captivating. I’m a writer myself and whenever I read a truly great book, it stirs up the need to write one of my own. There were several times throughout the book where I was so inspired that I wanted to put it down and begin my own story but the need to know what was going to happen next wouldn’t allow me to. I loved the way these two characters interacted and I can’t wait to read the next book! Jessica Cage is a riveting story teller and I look forward to reading more of her work.
This story is intensely captivating. I’m a writer myself and whenever I read a truly great book, it stirs up the need to write one of my own. There were several times throughout the book where I was so inspired that I wanted to put it down and begin my own story but the need to know what was going to happen next wouldn’t allow me to. I loved the way these two characters interacted and I can’t wait to read the next book! Jessica Cage is a riveting story teller and I look forward to reading more of her work.
August 16, 2013
This book struck me right off the bat with this one beautifully poignant sentence, "I cringed as the memory of their smiling faces fixated in front of my eyes for a second before they transformed into two cold boxes."
This blew me away...I had tears in my eyes...I am an avid reader and not many books have made me feel tears, and this is certainly the first one that evoked that sense of sadness as soon as I met the main character. I don't particularly relate to the main character, the author just makes you connect with her through her story and beautiful writing. I was thoroughly impressed.
So, needless to say, I was pretty set for a sad story. It isn't all sad though, it isn't even mostly sad, it is full of twists and fantasy and wonder that will keep you up all night (it sure did me!). I can't say enough how well written and well rounded, and just all around awesome I thought this book was! I can't wait for the next in the series! Thank you Ms. Cage for a wonderful story :)
This blew me away...I had tears in my eyes...I am an avid reader and not many books have made me feel tears, and this is certainly the first one that evoked that sense of sadness as soon as I met the main character. I don't particularly relate to the main character, the author just makes you connect with her through her story and beautiful writing. I was thoroughly impressed.
So, needless to say, I was pretty set for a sad story. It isn't all sad though, it isn't even mostly sad, it is full of twists and fantasy and wonder that will keep you up all night (it sure did me!). I can't say enough how well written and well rounded, and just all around awesome I thought this book was! I can't wait for the next in the series! Thank you Ms. Cage for a wonderful story :)
August 22, 2014
Alexa has been through more pain and suffering in her short life than most of us will ever experience. Cut off from the world because of her illness and scared to move forward out of fear of her mother’s disapproval have weighed her down. Out of nowhere she receives a call from her best friend and she grudgingly decides to make her reappearance in the world. Little does she know that this first step will drastically change her life. Not only the way she lives it but the way she sees it as well. Alexa meets Lacal and from there things go from strange, to kinda making sense, to terrifying, to acceptance and many other things. Jessica Cage is an evil genius of the best kind. The ending of this book will leave you clamoring to sink your fingers into the next installment of the High Arc series.
September 5, 2013
Alone and stricken with a disease, Alexa lives a life based on routine. Memories and her surroundings are her only comfort. Fear of losing her last living relative pushes her to leave her self-created sanctuary. Now, she is faced with the decision of venturing into the unknown to have the life she was meant to have.
Leaving me with a killer cliff hanger that without the peak into book Two, I would have thrown a fit, this book far exceeded my expectations. I was a bit wary of alien vampires but the way the author explains them you are left with more interest than doubt. I would recommend it to any paranormal reader!
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Leaving me with a killer cliff hanger that without the peak into book Two, I would have thrown a fit, this book far exceeded my expectations. I was a bit wary of alien vampires but the way the author explains them you are left with more interest than doubt. I would recommend it to any paranormal reader!
See The full Interview/Review at http://www.brokenbirdmedia.com/blog/2...
August 25, 2014
I am hooked on what Jessica Cage can do. She has brought a whole new outlook on the “vampire” world. It is always great to see what can come of a new world. I received a copy for an honest review.
Alexa is such a survivor and I guessed a witch at first, so the confession from Lacal of what she really was is a surprise. Her survival instincts are so much more needed in her new life. With Lacal by her side she can face it all, if she just trusts in him.
I can’t wait to read more of this series.
Alexa is such a survivor and I guessed a witch at first, so the confession from Lacal of what she really was is a surprise. Her survival instincts are so much more needed in her new life. With Lacal by her side she can face it all, if she just trusts in him.
I can’t wait to read more of this series.
June 2, 2013
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