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Soulless
Monsters exist, monsters who hunt for the one thing they lack—a soul. Though they were once human, they have no memory of who they were, no identity. They live without conscience or compassion. All of them except one. He is determined to fight against what he has become. But what happens when he finds a soul so bright, so pure, that he cannot resist? Will the monster within him win or will he become something he never thought possible? A great evil hides in the shadows and, Soulless or not, he might be the only one who can stop it.
222 pages, Paperback
First published December 5, 2013
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Kacie Taylor
16 books31 followersBorn and raised in Utah. Middle child of five. Married to a wonderful man. Hoping to start a family soon. Loves to write, read , cook, eat, snuggle with hubby, watch TV, spend time with family, draw, paint, and eat some more.
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December 29, 2013
I'm one of those people who can figure out the ending to a movie or book fairly quickly. Plot twists rarely surprise me, until now. Soulless, more than once, had me hanging in suspense angry, nervous, and scared for the characters. Kacie Taylor has truly outdone herself with the creation of a unique concept and the ease by which the story flows, even with the unseen twists and turns.
November 4, 2025
He may be soulless, but he has a lot of heart
I loved the premise of this story! Cress is a monster. In his world, creatures known as Soulless can consume the souls of humans. Doing so (temporarily) abates the gnawing hunger that drives them, but it also creates a new Soulless to prey on mankind. But something about Cress is different. He's managed to avoid condemming others to his fate. But when he finds Syndel, unconscious, wounded, and alone in the wild forest his hunger kicks into overdrive. She has the purest, brightest soul he's ever seen. He is driven to consume and possess and protect her in equal measures. Yet despite his eternal hunger he vows to protect her from other Soulless, and all the other dangers of their realm.
Syndel is special. Not only is her soul, her aura, a beacon of purity and light, but we slowly learn of the hardships and tragedy she has endured. I wanna avoid spoilers, but her past and family lineage is important, and her willingess to trust Cress despite his Soulless nature says a lot about her character.
The truth of how the Soulless came to be unravels slowly. The first two-thirds of the book are mostly just Cress and Syndel getting to know one another and then traveling north in an effort to evade men known as Noble-lords; men possessing magical powers and a dark history with Syndel. The story's pacing staggered a little (only a little) with the true nature of their quest and final confrontation taking place in the book's last third. For me, the prep for the epic battle, the outcome of which will determine the fate of mankind and Soulless alike, felt a tad rushed. But the message this book sets out to convey, that we all have the power to choose goodness and light, was delivered with aplomb.
While most books in the Romantasy genre are known for their spice, this one is proud to announce itself as "clean Romantasy," free of crude language, unnecessary violence, and sex. It's a true YA romantic fantasy story but with themes of fate and redemption that will appeal to readers of all ages.
I usually don't comment on a book's cover (and it held no bearing on my rating) but in this case I think it's warranted. The vibe the current cover gave me was of a more contemporary read. I didn't get the sense of magic, the quaint era of the tale, or of fantasy from the current cover. If the author were to consider a cover change, something more in line with the genre, it may draw in more readers.
I loved the premise of this story! Cress is a monster. In his world, creatures known as Soulless can consume the souls of humans. Doing so (temporarily) abates the gnawing hunger that drives them, but it also creates a new Soulless to prey on mankind. But something about Cress is different. He's managed to avoid condemming others to his fate. But when he finds Syndel, unconscious, wounded, and alone in the wild forest his hunger kicks into overdrive. She has the purest, brightest soul he's ever seen. He is driven to consume and possess and protect her in equal measures. Yet despite his eternal hunger he vows to protect her from other Soulless, and all the other dangers of their realm.
Syndel is special. Not only is her soul, her aura, a beacon of purity and light, but we slowly learn of the hardships and tragedy she has endured. I wanna avoid spoilers, but her past and family lineage is important, and her willingess to trust Cress despite his Soulless nature says a lot about her character.
The truth of how the Soulless came to be unravels slowly. The first two-thirds of the book are mostly just Cress and Syndel getting to know one another and then traveling north in an effort to evade men known as Noble-lords; men possessing magical powers and a dark history with Syndel. The story's pacing staggered a little (only a little) with the true nature of their quest and final confrontation taking place in the book's last third. For me, the prep for the epic battle, the outcome of which will determine the fate of mankind and Soulless alike, felt a tad rushed. But the message this book sets out to convey, that we all have the power to choose goodness and light, was delivered with aplomb.
While most books in the Romantasy genre are known for their spice, this one is proud to announce itself as "clean Romantasy," free of crude language, unnecessary violence, and sex. It's a true YA romantic fantasy story but with themes of fate and redemption that will appeal to readers of all ages.
I usually don't comment on a book's cover (and it held no bearing on my rating) but in this case I think it's warranted. The vibe the current cover gave me was of a more contemporary read. I didn't get the sense of magic, the quaint era of the tale, or of fantasy from the current cover. If the author were to consider a cover change, something more in line with the genre, it may draw in more readers.
December 3, 2025
I can not express how good the plot was and how it reached new heights of tension and action. It was so good, in fact, that I could not guess the next plot twist, which is a lot. Cliffhangers and plot twists were galore, and the romance between Crese and Syndel was the best of the best. I have no words on how good the chemistry was, and especially action scenes with the Noblelords, so well written. I greatly appreciated the happy ending after the emotional rollercoaster.
February 21, 2026
enjoyable
A clean romantasy centered on redemption and choice, this story follows a monster fighting his own nature. The light-versus-darkness dynamic gives it emotional pull, and the romance grows through trust and restraint. Action and magic add tension, but heart and hope remain the focus.
A clean romantasy centered on redemption and choice, this story follows a monster fighting his own nature. The light-versus-darkness dynamic gives it emotional pull, and the romance grows through trust and restraint. Action and magic add tension, but heart and hope remain the focus.
March 22, 2014
I got Soulless during a free promotion. As a magical fantasy it reminded me of the type of books I used to read in my younger days, and it made a refreshing change from the usual thrillers or romances that I tend to read. Nicely written with good dialogue and descriptions. Favourite non-human character: the thinking horse. 3.5 stars
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