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Red Legacies #0.5
Hint of Red
Jaxon Devins knows his mother’s death was a murder, and he aims to prove it. But ten years searching for answers couldn’t have prepared him for what he’d found. Within the depths below the small upstate city in New York, heinous crimes are being committed.
Uncovering even darker secrets than he expected, Jaxon is caught while trying to expose the Gregori family. The untouchable family, responsible for his mother’s death, father’s incarceration and now his captivity, has set their sights on his sister.
His only chance to save her; embrace the monster they’ve awakened beneath his skin, befriend the caged psychopath next to him, and escape together.
Uncovering even darker secrets than he expected, Jaxon is caught while trying to expose the Gregori family. The untouchable family, responsible for his mother’s death, father’s incarceration and now his captivity, has set their sights on his sister.
His only chance to save her; embrace the monster they’ve awakened beneath his skin, befriend the caged psychopath next to him, and escape together.
- GenresCrimeContemporaryNovella
36 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 31, 2023
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March 25, 2024
Nice Prequel!
This was a short a sweet prequel for Burning Red. I read that book first, so it was a bit backwards, and I sort already of knew mostly what went on in this book. Though I am still giving it five stars for what it is. This one tells the story of Jaxon from the time he got a job with the Gregori’s hoping to find out there secrets and take them down, till right before he and the guy in the next cell try to escape from the hidden facility where they are being experimented on and turned into monsters.
I love the fact that even though this is a very short prequel, we get flashbacks from Jaxon detailing the beginning of his relationship with Sierra as well as what happened between them on the day he disappeared. It was definitely worth reading even though I had already read the following book.
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This was a short a sweet prequel for Burning Red. I read that book first, so it was a bit backwards, and I sort already of knew mostly what went on in this book. Though I am still giving it five stars for what it is. This one tells the story of Jaxon from the time he got a job with the Gregori’s hoping to find out there secrets and take them down, till right before he and the guy in the next cell try to escape from the hidden facility where they are being experimented on and turned into monsters.
I love the fact that even though this is a very short prequel, we get flashbacks from Jaxon detailing the beginning of his relationship with Sierra as well as what happened between them on the day he disappeared. It was definitely worth reading even though I had already read the following book.
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September 1, 2023
Received this ARC and it had me hooked from the start! It’s a short quick read BUT it starts off right away with action and spicy 🌶️ I gotta know what happens next!
August 24, 2023
Okay I know this was a prequel/novella. But wow I need more!! So much information and happening at once!!
I received this ARC for an honest review all thoughts/opinions above are my own!
I received this ARC for an honest review all thoughts/opinions above are my own!
November 13, 2023
Super quick read that hooks you from the very beginning!
So much happens in this short prequel novella. The storyline seems intriguing and I can’t wait to find out more of the story and what happens. I think the trilogy is going to be awesome.
I wish there was more of a defined transition from the past to present timeline, though. I struggled a little there with all of the happenings going on. It’s seriously action packed and you get thrown right into the mix - like mentioned previously, I can’t wait to find out more of this story and see where Jax leads us!
So much happens in this short prequel novella. The storyline seems intriguing and I can’t wait to find out more of the story and what happens. I think the trilogy is going to be awesome.
I wish there was more of a defined transition from the past to present timeline, though. I struggled a little there with all of the happenings going on. It’s seriously action packed and you get thrown right into the mix - like mentioned previously, I can’t wait to find out more of this story and see where Jax leads us!
September 1, 2023
From the first page I was drawn in. I never thought I could learn so much and become attached to a character and story in 30 pages, but here we are. I am salivating in anticipation for the series to continue.
Between the compelling story line and engaging composition this story was quite literally unputdownable. A good hint of spice was also included and gave insight into Jaxon’s personal life shadowed by the purpose driving him. Within the few pages of this prequel lay depth, desire, drive, and the unknown.
All I can say is that Jaxon Devins is on a mission and I can’t wait to go on it with him.
Between the compelling story line and engaging composition this story was quite literally unputdownable. A good hint of spice was also included and gave insight into Jaxon’s personal life shadowed by the purpose driving him. Within the few pages of this prequel lay depth, desire, drive, and the unknown.
All I can say is that Jaxon Devins is on a mission and I can’t wait to go on it with him.
August 8, 2025
perfect taste of the red legacies world
This was a very short little prequel but set the perfect tone for the red legacies.
Love the writing style and the eluding to what’s to come setting the tone. I hope to see what happens to Jax and his lovely lady, who the mysterious neighbor is too.
Diving right into Burning Red asap !
Solid 5 ⭐️ and be there is so,e spice here I’ll say 2 🌶️
This was a very short little prequel but set the perfect tone for the red legacies.
Love the writing style and the eluding to what’s to come setting the tone. I hope to see what happens to Jax and his lovely lady, who the mysterious neighbor is too.
Diving right into Burning Red asap !
Solid 5 ⭐️ and be there is so,e spice here I’ll say 2 🌶️
July 2, 2025
Super short prequel but loved every page!
I secretly wished Jaxon had more “screen time” in the main novel, and this delivered! It gives a bit more insight on where he’s been plus his relationship with Sierra that just adds to his character.
Cannot wait for more!!!!
I secretly wished Jaxon had more “screen time” in the main novel, and this delivered! It gives a bit more insight on where he’s been plus his relationship with Sierra that just adds to his character.
Cannot wait for more!!!!
September 4, 2023
3.75 ⭐️ “The beast they’d unleashed inside of me would be my salvation.“
A really great intro to this triology. A super fast paced novella that gets you RIGHT into it! Spicy, twisted, action packed and all within a few chapters.
Personally, I wish the time jumps and change in scenery had more explanation since it took me a minute to adjust to the past/present timeline. There’s just a LOT happening at once…I hope that all of it gets explained within book one because I am HOOKED…I just don’t want any plot points to get lost since so much did happen within this novella. I cant wait to truly understand this world and Jax!
**I received this book as an ARC from the lovely author herself, see her socials for more details!!**
A really great intro to this triology. A super fast paced novella that gets you RIGHT into it! Spicy, twisted, action packed and all within a few chapters.
Personally, I wish the time jumps and change in scenery had more explanation since it took me a minute to adjust to the past/present timeline. There’s just a LOT happening at once…I hope that all of it gets explained within book one because I am HOOKED…I just don’t want any plot points to get lost since so much did happen within this novella. I cant wait to truly understand this world and Jax!
**I received this book as an ARC from the lovely author herself, see her socials for more details!!**
September 19, 2023
Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa!
That was seriously an amazing prequel. You had me from the first paragraph and I’ve got to say, I have no idea where you’re going with this but I can’t wait to find out! You’ve got my adrenaline going, just by that last part alone. I’m pretty sure I’m in shock! Wow! I can’t wait for the rest of the trilogy. Five stars, easy! Here, take six and we’ll call it even. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
That was seriously an amazing prequel. You had me from the first paragraph and I’ve got to say, I have no idea where you’re going with this but I can’t wait to find out! You’ve got my adrenaline going, just by that last part alone. I’m pretty sure I’m in shock! Wow! I can’t wait for the rest of the trilogy. Five stars, easy! Here, take six and we’ll call it even. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
August 30, 2023
Such a fast read! Read within an hour and was easy to get through. The beginning was lots of action and had a lot of info coming your way. But let up the second chapter where the Jaxon goes in and out of consciousness. It had elements that made it very much like a scene where you would watch in a movie, so It was easy to visualize. Left you hanging and wanting to know what was going at the end!
September 18, 2023
Short and fast paced, and still had time for spice! Easy and intriguing. can’t wait to read the series!
October 7, 2023
This is such a short but GOOD starter story! 🥹 can’t wait to read more!
July 22, 2026
In Hints of Red Jaxon thought he was out for another day of rounds at the private school he does security for as a cover anyways, until everything took a drastic turn as Jaxin rounded the corner of one dormitory to a group of kids yelling for help trying to figure out what was going on as a group of teens ran at him full speed ahead. The group that came for help was often approved to use the hiking trails so seeing them out wasn't new but they are saying that there is an unknown man alive but injured out on the trails, if I could have only seen the future I would have definitely left him where he was and saved the rest of us.
Jaxin had implanted himself here at the school trying to get closer or find information on the Gregoris family, so the he could find more information about what it was his mother had been working on for them and what led to her untimely death. Sadly bringing the young man Clay in from the mountain range he has found himself not as a hero of any sort but locked in the underground cells. He had been doing his best not to tell his sister anything related to the Gregoris family because he never wanted her to turn her attention to them and risk her safety, and then there is his girlfriend Sierra their relationship has suffered every since he has taken this job because she feels he is keeping secrets and possibly cheating when he has only been trying to keep her safe by keeping her out of harms way, but by doing so now that he is a captive he realizes by never telling them neither will have any idea where he is or who to blame if he never comes back. Sometimes safety can be a double edged sword it protected them but now it has a detrimental effect on his safety. As time in captivity continues and they start to experiment on Jaxon can he find his way to freedom? Will he be able to find the answers he was looking for before it's too late? And will Sierra still be there when he finds a way out, if she is will he still be the same man he was before? This prequel leads into the series opener and it's quite promising.
Jaxin had implanted himself here at the school trying to get closer or find information on the Gregoris family, so the he could find more information about what it was his mother had been working on for them and what led to her untimely death. Sadly bringing the young man Clay in from the mountain range he has found himself not as a hero of any sort but locked in the underground cells. He had been doing his best not to tell his sister anything related to the Gregoris family because he never wanted her to turn her attention to them and risk her safety, and then there is his girlfriend Sierra their relationship has suffered every since he has taken this job because she feels he is keeping secrets and possibly cheating when he has only been trying to keep her safe by keeping her out of harms way, but by doing so now that he is a captive he realizes by never telling them neither will have any idea where he is or who to blame if he never comes back. Sometimes safety can be a double edged sword it protected them but now it has a detrimental effect on his safety. As time in captivity continues and they start to experiment on Jaxon can he find his way to freedom? Will he be able to find the answers he was looking for before it's too late? And will Sierra still be there when he finds a way out, if she is will he still be the same man he was before? This prequel leads into the series opener and it's quite promising.
September 3, 2023
This is a prequel to a new series and there was A LOT that happened in the 36 pages of this book. Jaxon knows his mother was murdered, but he can't prove it yet. He gets a job with the same people, who he knows murdered his mother, in hopes of gaining information.
This book grabbed my attention right away and left me with my head spinning after reading the last page. I have so many questions that I need answered and I know this is going to be a really good series.
A good prequel is well written (check)
It pulls you into the story and doesn't let go until the very end (check)
It makes you wonder where the story is going to go and what is going to happen next (check)
The characters are well rounded and have depth, regardless if you like them or not (check)
Overall, I can't wait to read the next book in this series to see just where the author takes things! 5/5 stars and definitely recommend!
This book grabbed my attention right away and left me with my head spinning after reading the last page. I have so many questions that I need answered and I know this is going to be a really good series.
A good prequel is well written (check)
It pulls you into the story and doesn't let go until the very end (check)
It makes you wonder where the story is going to go and what is going to happen next (check)
The characters are well rounded and have depth, regardless if you like them or not (check)
Overall, I can't wait to read the next book in this series to see just where the author takes things! 5/5 stars and definitely recommend!
September 1, 2023
Such a quick read, but some much detail is added.
It’s quite fast paced at the start, but is needed and isn’t jumbled. Then as you get further starts to slow down but still gets interesting. Definitely want to read to more.
This is the first book I’ve read with this genre, but I absolutely loved it. I love that you get snippets of the other characters to come. And the background of everything that’s happening.
Overall, such a quick read, fast paced but very interesting and entertaining. Can’t wait 😛
It’s quite fast paced at the start, but is needed and isn’t jumbled. Then as you get further starts to slow down but still gets interesting. Definitely want to read to more.
This is the first book I’ve read with this genre, but I absolutely loved it. I love that you get snippets of the other characters to come. And the background of everything that’s happening.
Overall, such a quick read, fast paced but very interesting and entertaining. Can’t wait 😛
March 29, 2025
Revenge For A Mother
Trinity Slain wrote Hint of Red which is an enthralling prelude for Burning Red. This is a very short book that peaks your interest to quickly read Burning Red.
Jaxon is looking to make the man responsible for killing his mother suffer. Unfortunately, his plan puts his life in severe danger. The Gregori complex is a secret laboratory where sinister things occur to innocent people. Will Jaxon be able to fulfill his wish for revenge?
I’m starting Burning Red immediately as I need to see if Jaxon succeeds!
Trinity Slain wrote Hint of Red which is an enthralling prelude for Burning Red. This is a very short book that peaks your interest to quickly read Burning Red.
Jaxon is looking to make the man responsible for killing his mother suffer. Unfortunately, his plan puts his life in severe danger. The Gregori complex is a secret laboratory where sinister things occur to innocent people. Will Jaxon be able to fulfill his wish for revenge?
I’m starting Burning Red immediately as I need to see if Jaxon succeeds!
September 12, 2023
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Okay, so be prepared to literally breeze through this.
This is a prequel that gives you just enough information to want more. While it doesn't have a whole let of character depth, because it's short, you definitely get a sense of the characters in the story. I love the sense of hone that you get from Jaxon, and I really hope that he gets out in time to save his sister and Sierra.
Okay, so be prepared to literally breeze through this.
This is a prequel that gives you just enough information to want more. While it doesn't have a whole let of character depth, because it's short, you definitely get a sense of the characters in the story. I love the sense of hone that you get from Jaxon, and I really hope that he gets out in time to save his sister and Sierra.
September 15, 2023
3.5 ⭐️
I received this as an arc and found it to be very interesting. This is a prequel for the Red Legacy Trilogy.
The beast they’d unleashed inside of me would be my salvation.
This was definitely interesting and gave some details about Jaxon and his situation. The back and forth between past and present didn’t feel well defined as I would have liked and became somewhat confusing. It was interesting but I think it just need more substance.
I received this as an arc and found it to be very interesting. This is a prequel for the Red Legacy Trilogy.
The beast they’d unleashed inside of me would be my salvation.
This was definitely interesting and gave some details about Jaxon and his situation. The back and forth between past and present didn’t feel well defined as I would have liked and became somewhat confusing. It was interesting but I think it just need more substance.
September 3, 2023
This short read/prequel had me hooked from the very first page. The author throws us right into the action and I am loving it. By the end of this story I was left with so many questions and I HAVE to know more. I will definitely be on the lookout for the next story because I will be thinking about this until I get my answers!
October 11, 2023
Thank you so much to the author for allowing me to receive an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Man was this prequel ever a tease to what will happen in the next book! Considering it was so short there was plenty of spice and mystery to everything that happened! I can’t wait for the next book in the series so I can figure it all out!!
October 22, 2023
This is a fast paced prequel to The Red Legacies. It starts off quick and right to the point. It was a little hard to keep up with between the past and present timelines for myself. It does have some spice thrown in as well. I am intrigued and want to find out more about Jaxon and Sierra and what’s going on with the Gregoris.
March 13, 2024
If this is any hint to what the series will bring, I am here for it!!
Who knew that finding a severely injured man up on the cliff could lead you to being held captive and tested on.. something strange is definitely going on and Jaxson wants nothing more than to find a way out to protect his sister and girlfriend who don’t even know what’s coming. But he will need the help of the strangely quiet man in the other cell to escape..
This is the perfect prequel to launch you straight into book one.. bring it on!!
Who knew that finding a severely injured man up on the cliff could lead you to being held captive and tested on.. something strange is definitely going on and Jaxson wants nothing more than to find a way out to protect his sister and girlfriend who don’t even know what’s coming. But he will need the help of the strangely quiet man in the other cell to escape..
This is the perfect prequel to launch you straight into book one.. bring it on!!
March 25, 2024
I need more!
I made a mistake by reading this late at night in preparation to read the next book tomorrow, because now I can't stop. I was hooked from page one and I can't wait to figure out what the heck is going on. Secret schools and prisons and creatures and labs and mysterious families that have too much power. Sign. Me. Up.
I made a mistake by reading this late at night in preparation to read the next book tomorrow, because now I can't stop. I was hooked from page one and I can't wait to figure out what the heck is going on. Secret schools and prisons and creatures and labs and mysterious families that have too much power. Sign. Me. Up.
February 10, 2026
I truly enjoyed this prequel. I won the series in a raffle and really wanted to read it. The synopsis pulled me in. The prequel gives just enough information that I am excited to read book 1, but still not fully sure what will happen. This is a quick, easy, and exciting read. I will be starting book 1 ASAP.
September 1, 2023
I was sent this ARC for an honest review!
Although this was a prequel, it drew me in and I definitely wanted more.
We only got a little bit of character building, and I cannot wait to read book 1 to learn more about Jax and what happened.
Although this was a prequel, it drew me in and I definitely wanted more.
We only got a little bit of character building, and I cannot wait to read book 1 to learn more about Jax and what happened.
September 3, 2023
Great quick read! I can't wait to see the rest of the story and find out what happens to Jaxon. Of course I'd love to ARC read it too! I really want to know what happened with him and Sierra. Did she just leave? Ahhh. Great read!
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September 3, 2023
I received this arc in exchange for my honest opinion - all opinions below are my own.
Although short, it’s intensely gripping and I’m amazed at how much I need more already. I can’t wait to read more about Jaxon, and see how his story unfolds.
Although short, it’s intensely gripping and I’m amazed at how much I need more already. I can’t wait to read more about Jaxon, and see how his story unfolds.
October 8, 2023
Hint of Red by @trinityslainauthor is a prequel to the Red Legacy series. I have more questions than answers after reading this story which I guess is exactly what you're looking for in a prequel. 😅 I am definitely fully invested in Jaxon's story and concerned for his well being.
December 17, 2023
Good lead up
This was a good lead up to book 1, which I’ll be reading. Even though not a whole lot happened in this 36 page prequel, there’s enough to make you wonder what will happen next!
This was a good lead up to book 1, which I’ll be reading. Even though not a whole lot happened in this 36 page prequel, there’s enough to make you wonder what will happen next!
February 5, 2024
Alluring
For such a quick story it drew me in and I need more. It was fast paced and the spice tossed in such a quick story tells me that book one will be 🔥.
Anxiously waiting for the release of Book 1!
For such a quick story it drew me in and I need more. It was fast paced and the spice tossed in such a quick story tells me that book one will be 🔥.
Anxiously waiting for the release of Book 1!
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