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Age of Vampires #2
Immortal Prince
The immortal prince must fall.
I’m on a quest to reach my sister, to claim her from the clutches of the vampires who seized my family and end the immortal life of the prince who claimed her.
But the path this dark slayer is taking me on is rife with danger, though the kind he weaves is fast becoming my favourite temptation.
Familiars watch us from the shadows, and one wrong move could see the vampires stalking us in the dark. But they aren’t my only concern anymore, because the gods of old are waking, and now one of them has their sights set on us.
No matter what fate throws our way, I will rescue my family, even if it costs me everything.
I fear this game will end in blood.
I’m so deeply involved in Erik Belvedere’s cunning plans, and the cost is rising by the hour. I’ll do anything I can to protect my family, but this ritual only ends one way.
A human bride for a vampire prince.
And the game is getting more deadly. Elite vampires are showing up dead in the city, and I’m sure I’ve seen the killer before…
If only I could act on logic, maybe this wouldn’t be so impossible. But I’m starting to crave the monster who holds me captive.
If I can’t break free of his allure, how will I ever save myself and those I love?
***This is a dark, fantasy romance series by the authors of Zodiac Academy with all the enemies to lovers vibes – don’t go expecting a sweet vampire with sparkling skin and a tendency to watch you sleeping. These vampires are savage and bloodthirsty, and the slayer who hunts them will stab first and ask questions later. This war-torn fantasy world is a brutal bi*ch and only those 18+ have a chance at surviving the darkness lurking between these pages. There’s no well-meaning vampires snacking on Bambies instead of babies, and if they get their teeth into you, you’ll be damn lucky to escape with your life and panties intact. So grab hold of your slayer blade (wooden stakes have too many splinters) and get ready to defy the gods, because this is going to be one helluva ride***
I’m on a quest to reach my sister, to claim her from the clutches of the vampires who seized my family and end the immortal life of the prince who claimed her.
But the path this dark slayer is taking me on is rife with danger, though the kind he weaves is fast becoming my favourite temptation.
Familiars watch us from the shadows, and one wrong move could see the vampires stalking us in the dark. But they aren’t my only concern anymore, because the gods of old are waking, and now one of them has their sights set on us.
No matter what fate throws our way, I will rescue my family, even if it costs me everything.
I fear this game will end in blood.
I’m so deeply involved in Erik Belvedere’s cunning plans, and the cost is rising by the hour. I’ll do anything I can to protect my family, but this ritual only ends one way.
A human bride for a vampire prince.
And the game is getting more deadly. Elite vampires are showing up dead in the city, and I’m sure I’ve seen the killer before…
If only I could act on logic, maybe this wouldn’t be so impossible. But I’m starting to crave the monster who holds me captive.
If I can’t break free of his allure, how will I ever save myself and those I love?
***This is a dark, fantasy romance series by the authors of Zodiac Academy with all the enemies to lovers vibes – don’t go expecting a sweet vampire with sparkling skin and a tendency to watch you sleeping. These vampires are savage and bloodthirsty, and the slayer who hunts them will stab first and ask questions later. This war-torn fantasy world is a brutal bi*ch and only those 18+ have a chance at surviving the darkness lurking between these pages. There’s no well-meaning vampires snacking on Bambies instead of babies, and if they get their teeth into you, you’ll be damn lucky to escape with your life and panties intact. So grab hold of your slayer blade (wooden stakes have too many splinters) and get ready to defy the gods, because this is going to be one helluva ride***
392 pages, Paperback
First published March 29, 2019
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4.5☆ ⋆˚₊ 𖤓 “𝐀 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞, 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐝
𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐮𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬
𝐀 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐥𝐝
𝐈𝐧 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐥” ☽ ₊˚⋆
the plot was so addicting holy!! i love the added povs of 𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙠 and 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙧 where it goes back in time so we slowly get to learn about their past. and let me tell you what we find out 🤭 so interested to see how that’s all going to play out hehe. but truly the way the twisted sisters connect all the povs is just *𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘧’𝘴 𝘬𝘪𝘴𝘴*
⟢ 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙠
🖤𝑒𝓃𝑒𝓂𝒾𝑒𝓈 𝓉𝑜 𝓁𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓇𝓈 + 𝒸𝑜𝓊𝓇𝓉 𝓅𝑜𝓁𝒾𝓉𝒾𝒸𝓈✨
yeah one thing about the the twisted sisters is they know what they are doing with a enemies to lovers plot mhm!!! + i love me a vampire daddy. anytime he calls her 𝓻𝓮𝓫𝓮𝓵 🤪 also the court aspect with the original vampire family is so fun, im living for the drama
⋆˚₊ ➵ “𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙨, 𝙄’𝙡𝙡 𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝,” ʜᴇ ᴡᴀʀɴᴇᴅ, ʟᴇᴀɴɪɴɢ ʙᴀᴄᴋ ᴛᴏ ɢʟᴀʀᴇ ᴀᴛ ᴍᴇ
“𝙔𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙚,” ɪ ᴘᴀɴᴛᴇᴅ
“𝙁𝙪𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙙,” ʜᴇ ᴀɢʀᴇᴇᴅ ꫂ ၴႅ༘ ˚.⋆
⟢ 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙧
✨𝓇𝑒𝓁𝓊𝒸𝓉𝒶𝓃𝓉 𝒶𝓁𝓁𝒾𝑒𝓈 + 𝓉𝓇𝒶𝒾𝓃𝑒𝓇 𝓍 𝓉𝓇𝒶𝒾𝓃𝑒𝑒⚔️
i love the adventure and action we get in these chapters. plus the constant bickering between 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙧 when it’s so very obvious they want each other hehe i LOVEEE the tension ughhhhh
⋆˚₊ ༒︎ “𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝓭𝓻𝓪𝓴𝓪𝓲𝓷𝓪 𝓱𝓳𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓪, 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘣 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘺 𝘭𝘢𝘱 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘵. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯” ➴˚.⋆
SIGH that ending 💔 … 😔 … 😭
𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐮𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬
𝐀 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐥𝐝
𝐈𝐧 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐥” ☽ ₊˚⋆
the plot was so addicting holy!! i love the added povs of 𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙠 and 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙧 where it goes back in time so we slowly get to learn about their past. and let me tell you what we find out 🤭 so interested to see how that’s all going to play out hehe. but truly the way the twisted sisters connect all the povs is just *𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘧’𝘴 𝘬𝘪𝘴𝘴*
⟢ 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙠
🖤𝑒𝓃𝑒𝓂𝒾𝑒𝓈 𝓉𝑜 𝓁𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓇𝓈 + 𝒸𝑜𝓊𝓇𝓉 𝓅𝑜𝓁𝒾𝓉𝒾𝒸𝓈✨
yeah one thing about the the twisted sisters is they know what they are doing with a enemies to lovers plot mhm!!! + i love me a vampire daddy. anytime he calls her 𝓻𝓮𝓫𝓮𝓵 🤪 also the court aspect with the original vampire family is so fun, im living for the drama
⋆˚₊ ➵ “𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙚𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙨, 𝙄’𝙡𝙡 𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝,” ʜᴇ ᴡᴀʀɴᴇᴅ, ʟᴇᴀɴɪɴɢ ʙᴀᴄᴋ ᴛᴏ ɢʟᴀʀᴇ ᴀᴛ ᴍᴇ
“𝙔𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙚,” ɪ ᴘᴀɴᴛᴇᴅ
“𝙁𝙪𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙙,” ʜᴇ ᴀɢʀᴇᴇᴅ ꫂ ၴႅ༘ ˚.⋆
⟢ 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙧
✨𝓇𝑒𝓁𝓊𝒸𝓉𝒶𝓃𝓉 𝒶𝓁𝓁𝒾𝑒𝓈 + 𝓉𝓇𝒶𝒾𝓃𝑒𝓇 𝓍 𝓉𝓇𝒶𝒾𝓃𝑒𝑒⚔️
i love the adventure and action we get in these chapters. plus the constant bickering between 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙧 when it’s so very obvious they want each other hehe i LOVEEE the tension ughhhhh
⋆˚₊ ༒︎ “𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝓭𝓻𝓪𝓴𝓪𝓲𝓷𝓪 𝓱𝓳𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓪, 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘣 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘺 𝘭𝘢𝘱 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘵. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯” ➴˚.⋆
SIGH that ending 💔 … 😔 … 😭
April 18, 2022
Genre: Fantasy, Dystopian, YA
Tropes: vampires, twin sisters, enemies to lovers, vampire × vampire slayer, ancient vampire family, forced proximity, arranged courtship, slow burn, vampire × human, prophecy, Norse Gods, curse
Series: Age of Vampires #2
Cliffhanger: Yes
Spice: 0/5 🌶
Rating: 3.75 ⭐
“A warrior born but monster made,
Changes fates of souls enslaved.
Twins of sun and moon will rise,
When one has lived a thousand lives.
A circle of gold shall join two souls,
And a debt paid rights wrongs of old.
In a holy mountain the earth will heal,
Then the dead shall live and the curse will keel.”
Okay I'm invested in the story. This one was slightly better than the first book but it still isn't at the full potential Caroline and Susanne have. The story is still kind of rushed and it lacks some of the usual finesse I found in the books written by the sisters, but I'm totally here for the ride. The ideas are great and I want to see what's going on.
》》The Plot《《
After agreeing to play spy for Erik, Montana has to go through with the ritual, even if she doesn't know everything it implies. Her relationship with Erik gets tighter, she starts discovering things about herself and she gets more and more questions for the future.
In the meantime, Callie and Magnar continue on their path to free Callie's family from the bloodbank, with enough encounters to keep things interesting and with some really hot moments for their relationship.
"And there is no way that you could make me leave you behind to save myself.”
“What if I said that I won’t go any further until you swear to do as I ask?”
“Then I’ll go in alone,” I replied. “Because my dad and Montana need me and I won’t abandon them any more than I would abandon you.”
The chapters are shared between Callie and Montana, with the new addition of 3 chapters from Erik's perspective, relating how he became a vampire and other details from the past, and two chapters from Magnar, also from the past, showing the Slayer's perspective. The story unfolds quickly, ending with a cliffhanger after each of the sisters had to make a life altering choice.
》》Characters and Relationships《《
👩🏼🤺 Callie and Magnar
“I was alone before I found you. And no matter what happens tonight or tomorrow, no matter if our journeys take us away from each other, I am not alone in this world anymore.”
“I was alone too,” I said eventually. “I just didn’t realise it until now.”
I love them. They remind me a lot of Rose and Dimitri from Vampire Academy, they have that slow-burn-impossible-to-resist sort of attraction and things are going to change again after the choice Callie made at the end, so I'm soooo on board to see where that left them.
👩🏻🧑🏻💼 Montana and Eric
"You can never kiss me again, Erik.”
He chuckled, annoying me further. “Can I add an escape clause to that verbal contract?”
I frowned. “Like?”
“Well...I'll promise not to kiss you again unless you ask me to.”
It's sort of a slow burn enemies to lovers thing between them, but it's definitely entertaining to watch and the banter is amusing. Not the best, as I've said before, it lacks some of the finesse I was expecting from Caroline and Susanne, but it's still good.
“What aren't you saying?”
He sighed heavily. “I've become slightly, minisculely...attached to you, Rebel.”
I feel like their relationship needs a bit more depth, but I definitely like them togheter and I'm here to ship them.
》》Favorite Scenes《《
🧑🏻💼Erik's story about how the four of them were turned into vampires - for some reason I kept thinking of The Originals
👩🏻🧑🏽💼Montana flirting with Fabian
👩🏼🤺Callie riding with Magnar
👩🏻Montana making her first vampire kill
👩🏼🤺Callie taunting Magnar with the flashlight
“If you’re going to mock me you might want to remember that I can put you on your backside in the blink of an eye,” he warned, his tone playful.
“Not before I can flash my scary light at you,” I replied, flicking the flashlight on and off.
👩🏼🤺Callie cleaning Magnar's bite
💋The kiss
🧑🏼💼Miles being a cinnamonroll
Miles gave me an appraising look, flicking a lock of blonde hair from his deep blue eyes. “Good morning, hottie, you look ravishing. No wonder my brothers are warring over you.”
I laughed, warming to him immediately. “They aren't warring over me,” I said. Especially not Erik.
“Yeah yeah, play it modest. They'll eat that up.”
🧑🏼💼🗡👩🏻Miles and Warner seeing Montana's mark
🎊The party
💀👩🏼General Wolfe coming face to face with Callie
🧑🏻💼Erik seeing the mark
》》Conclusion《《
I'm invested and I'm definitely reading the next book. I like the characters and the multiple things that are going on here and it makes it intriguing.
“And I'm sorry I called you a bloodsucker.”
He chuckled, his eyes brightening in an instant. “I'm more of a blood-sipper.”
Tropes: vampires, twin sisters, enemies to lovers, vampire × vampire slayer, ancient vampire family, forced proximity, arranged courtship, slow burn, vampire × human, prophecy, Norse Gods, curse
Series: Age of Vampires #2
Cliffhanger: Yes
Spice: 0/5 🌶
Rating: 3.75 ⭐
“A warrior born but monster made,
Changes fates of souls enslaved.
Twins of sun and moon will rise,
When one has lived a thousand lives.
A circle of gold shall join two souls,
And a debt paid rights wrongs of old.
In a holy mountain the earth will heal,
Then the dead shall live and the curse will keel.”
Okay I'm invested in the story. This one was slightly better than the first book but it still isn't at the full potential Caroline and Susanne have. The story is still kind of rushed and it lacks some of the usual finesse I found in the books written by the sisters, but I'm totally here for the ride. The ideas are great and I want to see what's going on.
》》The Plot《《
After agreeing to play spy for Erik, Montana has to go through with the ritual, even if she doesn't know everything it implies. Her relationship with Erik gets tighter, she starts discovering things about herself and she gets more and more questions for the future.
In the meantime, Callie and Magnar continue on their path to free Callie's family from the bloodbank, with enough encounters to keep things interesting and with some really hot moments for their relationship.
"And there is no way that you could make me leave you behind to save myself.”
“What if I said that I won’t go any further until you swear to do as I ask?”
“Then I’ll go in alone,” I replied. “Because my dad and Montana need me and I won’t abandon them any more than I would abandon you.”
The chapters are shared between Callie and Montana, with the new addition of 3 chapters from Erik's perspective, relating how he became a vampire and other details from the past, and two chapters from Magnar, also from the past, showing the Slayer's perspective. The story unfolds quickly, ending with a cliffhanger after each of the sisters had to make a life altering choice.
》》Characters and Relationships《《
👩🏼🤺 Callie and Magnar
“I was alone before I found you. And no matter what happens tonight or tomorrow, no matter if our journeys take us away from each other, I am not alone in this world anymore.”
“I was alone too,” I said eventually. “I just didn’t realise it until now.”
I love them. They remind me a lot of Rose and Dimitri from Vampire Academy, they have that slow-burn-impossible-to-resist sort of attraction and things are going to change again after the choice Callie made at the end, so I'm soooo on board to see where that left them.
👩🏻🧑🏻💼 Montana and Eric
"You can never kiss me again, Erik.”
He chuckled, annoying me further. “Can I add an escape clause to that verbal contract?”
I frowned. “Like?”
“Well...I'll promise not to kiss you again unless you ask me to.”
It's sort of a slow burn enemies to lovers thing between them, but it's definitely entertaining to watch and the banter is amusing. Not the best, as I've said before, it lacks some of the finesse I was expecting from Caroline and Susanne, but it's still good.
“What aren't you saying?”
He sighed heavily. “I've become slightly, minisculely...attached to you, Rebel.”
I feel like their relationship needs a bit more depth, but I definitely like them togheter and I'm here to ship them.
》》Favorite Scenes《《
🧑🏻💼Erik's story about how the four of them were turned into vampires - for some reason I kept thinking of The Originals
👩🏻🧑🏽💼Montana flirting with Fabian
👩🏼🤺Callie riding with Magnar
👩🏻Montana making her first vampire kill
👩🏼🤺Callie taunting Magnar with the flashlight
“If you’re going to mock me you might want to remember that I can put you on your backside in the blink of an eye,” he warned, his tone playful.
“Not before I can flash my scary light at you,” I replied, flicking the flashlight on and off.
👩🏼🤺Callie cleaning Magnar's bite
💋The kiss
🧑🏼💼Miles being a cinnamonroll
Miles gave me an appraising look, flicking a lock of blonde hair from his deep blue eyes. “Good morning, hottie, you look ravishing. No wonder my brothers are warring over you.”
I laughed, warming to him immediately. “They aren't warring over me,” I said. Especially not Erik.
“Yeah yeah, play it modest. They'll eat that up.”
🧑🏼💼🗡👩🏻Miles and Warner seeing Montana's mark
🎊The party
💀👩🏼General Wolfe coming face to face with Callie
🧑🏻💼Erik seeing the mark
》》Conclusion《《
I'm invested and I'm definitely reading the next book. I like the characters and the multiple things that are going on here and it makes it intriguing.
“And I'm sorry I called you a bloodsucker.”
He chuckled, his eyes brightening in an instant. “I'm more of a blood-sipper.”
February 11, 2024
3.5 stars
I enjoyed this book slightly more than the first one (and by slightly more I literally mean by .5 of a star). I still think it's a really interesting concept, but I'm not 100% sold on the execution, or the direction in which it's going.
We get to see POVs from both Erik and Magnar in this one, which are set in the past and give us a much better understanding of the history between the two of them and how things came to be the way they are now, which in turn helps us understand and bond better with both of them. I genuinely at this point don't know who to support, I like them both. I can tell that's going to turn out badly for me, since somewhere along the line I'm going to be sad about something.
I'm definitely enjoying Montana's chapters more than Callie's, and the whole prophecy / riddle is STRESSING ME OUT, but that's probably because I'm absolutely terrible at them and haven't got a single one right in a single book I've ever read.
I think to sum these books up so far, I like them, but I don't love them.
I'm reading them on KU, at this point, would I pick up the physical copies to add to my shelves? No. But I will read the third one.
I enjoyed this book slightly more than the first one (and by slightly more I literally mean by .5 of a star). I still think it's a really interesting concept, but I'm not 100% sold on the execution, or the direction in which it's going.
We get to see POVs from both Erik and Magnar in this one, which are set in the past and give us a much better understanding of the history between the two of them and how things came to be the way they are now, which in turn helps us understand and bond better with both of them. I genuinely at this point don't know who to support, I like them both. I can tell that's going to turn out badly for me, since somewhere along the line I'm going to be sad about something.
I'm definitely enjoying Montana's chapters more than Callie's, and the whole prophecy / riddle is STRESSING ME OUT, but that's probably because I'm absolutely terrible at them and haven't got a single one right in a single book I've ever read.
I think to sum these books up so far, I like them, but I don't love them.
I'm reading them on KU, at this point, would I pick up the physical copies to add to my shelves? No. But I will read the third one.
March 22, 2019
4.5/5 Stars
"If he kisses me it will break my heart when he leaves. If he doesn't kiss me I don't think I can bear it"
Eternal Shade continues the journey of the twin sisters Callie and Montana. One sister remains on trying to rescue her family from the blood bank where she believes they are being held while the other accepts the dangerous task of spying on the royal vampires. Not only are Callie and Montana trying to risk everything to protect each other but also not fall for their handsome, yet dangerous companions along the way.
⤷ I could not put this book down! Read it all in one sitting! So much suspense and action!
⤷ We finally got read in Erik and Magnar point of views which were set in the past. It was really interesting to see how much ancient history there is and the different sides of the battle. Hopefully, we'll get to read their POVs set in the present in the next book!
⤷ I was starting to enjoy Callie's story more but I still wasn't as captivated as I am with Montana's story. But with the ending of this book, I feel like that is going to change very soon!
⤷ I love love love the romance between Erik and Montana!! I like how it's not an instant-love type of trope and their relationship develops more within each book!
⤷ Can't wait for the next book but I feel like something bad is going to happen! So anxious!
"How could something so cruel have such a beautiful face?"
This series is the perfect mix of vampires, dystopian, slayers, romance and action!
Thank you, Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti, for providing a copy of this book for an honest review! :)
"If he kisses me it will break my heart when he leaves. If he doesn't kiss me I don't think I can bear it"
Eternal Shade continues the journey of the twin sisters Callie and Montana. One sister remains on trying to rescue her family from the blood bank where she believes they are being held while the other accepts the dangerous task of spying on the royal vampires. Not only are Callie and Montana trying to risk everything to protect each other but also not fall for their handsome, yet dangerous companions along the way.
⤷ I could not put this book down! Read it all in one sitting! So much suspense and action!
⤷ We finally got read in Erik and Magnar point of views which were set in the past. It was really interesting to see how much ancient history there is and the different sides of the battle. Hopefully, we'll get to read their POVs set in the present in the next book!
⤷ I was starting to enjoy Callie's story more but I still wasn't as captivated as I am with Montana's story. But with the ending of this book, I feel like that is going to change very soon!
⤷ I love love love the romance between Erik and Montana!! I like how it's not an instant-love type of trope and their relationship develops more within each book!
⤷ Can't wait for the next book but I feel like something bad is going to happen! So anxious!
"How could something so cruel have such a beautiful face?"
This series is the perfect mix of vampires, dystopian, slayers, romance and action!
Thank you, Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti, for providing a copy of this book for an honest review! :)
November 16, 2024
This review is based on the book before the rewrite.
Full Review on my blog!
*a copy was provided by the author*
I don’t even know where to start. Eternal Shade is the second book in the Age of Vampires series and continues the story of Montana and Callie. This novel was addicting, I read it in one sitting. It was such a good sequel, so well written and fast paced. So much happens in this book and it’s hard to figure out who’s telling the truth and who’s lying…
The characters grow and adapt so much. Callie, the Daughter of the Sun, is steadfast in her journey to find the blood bank where she believes her father and sister are being held captive. She struggles between following her "duty" and training to become a warrior or following what her heart wants and finding her family--a classic conflict that ultimately pushes her to a breaking point. But her character grew more confident and seems to rely on fear instead of letting it control her.
Montana, the Moon Child, faces her own battles as she is thrust into the deadly game of vampire politics and is forced to face her new and unwanted feelings for a certain Royal. I was once again completely captivated by Montana's story of deceit, uncertainty, and surprises. Montana faces new threats on her life while attempting to uncover just what the vampires want with humans in the first place--an unsettling reality that also pushes her to a breaking point. She's my favourite out of the two, she's strong and brave, and her character has lots of depth.
This whole story-line is so unique, and the creativity behind the characters and the plot is just great! That's why I've really been loving Caroline's books, they're so different and unique, she is definitely an author to look out for! I've never read anything from Susanne, other than this series so far, but I'm looking forward to more from her.
This series is something to look out for... SERIOUSLY. That cliff-hangar, got me so shook. I'm sooo looking forward to book 3, Eternal Curse. I WANT MORE!!! haha I highly recommend it!
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*a copy was provided by the author*
"That's what I like about you, Rebel. Zero ass-kissing. Although if you fancy putting your mouth anywhere else on my body tonight, you only need to ask."
I don’t even know where to start. Eternal Shade is the second book in the Age of Vampires series and continues the story of Montana and Callie. This novel was addicting, I read it in one sitting. It was such a good sequel, so well written and fast paced. So much happens in this book and it’s hard to figure out who’s telling the truth and who’s lying…
The characters grow and adapt so much. Callie, the Daughter of the Sun, is steadfast in her journey to find the blood bank where she believes her father and sister are being held captive. She struggles between following her "duty" and training to become a warrior or following what her heart wants and finding her family--a classic conflict that ultimately pushes her to a breaking point. But her character grew more confident and seems to rely on fear instead of letting it control her.
Montana, the Moon Child, faces her own battles as she is thrust into the deadly game of vampire politics and is forced to face her new and unwanted feelings for a certain Royal. I was once again completely captivated by Montana's story of deceit, uncertainty, and surprises. Montana faces new threats on her life while attempting to uncover just what the vampires want with humans in the first place--an unsettling reality that also pushes her to a breaking point. She's my favourite out of the two, she's strong and brave, and her character has lots of depth.
"If he kisses me it will break my heart when he leaves. If he doesn't kiss me I don't think I can bear it."
This whole story-line is so unique, and the creativity behind the characters and the plot is just great! That's why I've really been loving Caroline's books, they're so different and unique, she is definitely an author to look out for! I've never read anything from Susanne, other than this series so far, but I'm looking forward to more from her.
This series is something to look out for... SERIOUSLY. That cliff-hangar, got me so shook. I'm sooo looking forward to book 3, Eternal Curse. I WANT MORE!!! haha I highly recommend it!
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Eternal Reign | Review
Eternal Shade | Review
Eternal Curse | Review
Eternal Vow | Review
Eternal Night | Review
Eternal Storm | Review
Eternal Love | Review
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June 15, 2025
This was so addictive. I loved Montana and Erik’s story more but Callie and Magnar were also an interesting duo. I am jumping straight to book 3!
January 29, 2025
I’m sorry this is a five star for the vibes! I having such a fk good time !!
August 28, 2024
Omg this was so much better than book 1. I enjoyed this one the whole way through (unlike with Eternal reign) and I could feel the chemistry and growing connections between Callie and Magnar, and Montana and Erik. That ending was heartbreaking and wild (I literally feel numb now). I can't wait to read/listen to book 3 soon. RTC.
December 2, 2025
Of course this is five stars.
Some things to expect inside:
~ First person
~ Multi POV
~ Still enemies and rivals to lovers situation
~ .5/5 spice rating
These authors write the best slow burns of all time. Everything that I wrote in my previous review still stands. I love the little crumbs we’re getting about the twins' past (barely) and I love the chapters going back in time about Magnar and Erik. Slowly but surely a picture is forming and puzzle pieces are starting to come together.
Some things to expect inside:
~ First person
~ Multi POV
~ Still enemies and rivals to lovers situation
~ .5/5 spice rating
These authors write the best slow burns of all time. Everything that I wrote in my previous review still stands. I love the little crumbs we’re getting about the twins' past (barely) and I love the chapters going back in time about Magnar and Erik. Slowly but surely a picture is forming and puzzle pieces are starting to come together.
March 28, 2025
I enjoyed and devoured this book in two days! Couldn’t stop reading soooo good!
August 2, 2022
Again, I have to agree with others at the length of these and how it is severely hindering the rating, but as it's the twisted sisters they still produce an epic romance that has captured my heart between Montana and Erik. Though, I do need more length-book three seems to finally be expanding all the ways this series could become great.
March 3, 2019
Sisters Callie and Montana continue to face down the oppressive society created by vampires, but is it possible some of the bloodsuckers can be trusted..?
Add Book 2 of Age of Vampires to your TBR in time for the entire series' release in March/April!
Add Book 2 of Age of Vampires to your TBR in time for the entire series' release in March/April!
August 14, 2025
This has been a journey, I really enjoy these two main characters. It’s been a pretty wild plot and a highly eventful storyline, with lots of sword fighting and sarcasm and yearning. Their separate journies intertwine in beautiful ways. I know it's going to be a long one though so I'm her for the ride. Onto book 3 ✌🏼🤓
July 31, 2024
I’m actually mad at myself for not starting this sooner. The first book really dragged for me, but this one was impossible to put down. I think that might just be how I feel about the twisted sisters’ series though—the first ZA book dragged for me but the rest of the series was addictive. So much happened in this book!! I think book 1 was more for setting up the world and the characters, and now the plot is really picking up.
I really like both sisters’ storylines which is nice because I usually find myself strongly preferring one POV over the other in dual POV books. I like the variety in this—Callie/Magnar’s chapters are reluctant allies, trainer/trainee, and adventure. Montana/Erik’s chapters are enemies to lovers and court/political intrigue. I also REALLY loved the Magnar and Erik “historical” chapters—I felt like those added a lot to the story.
Onto the next book after absolutely devouring this in a day!
I really like both sisters’ storylines which is nice because I usually find myself strongly preferring one POV over the other in dual POV books. I like the variety in this—Callie/Magnar’s chapters are reluctant allies, trainer/trainee, and adventure. Montana/Erik’s chapters are enemies to lovers and court/political intrigue. I also REALLY loved the Magnar and Erik “historical” chapters—I felt like those added a lot to the story.
Onto the next book after absolutely devouring this in a day!
September 17, 2024
Why yes, I am loving these books. And yes, this series has given me TWO slow burns that have lasted two books (at least). We’ll see if these slow burns heat up in book 3!!!!
Also I laughed at loud when I found out this Vampire story is happening in Washington State. Forks, is that you?? Hoa hoa hoa hoa hoa, indeed
Also I laughed at loud when I found out this Vampire story is happening in Washington State. Forks, is that you?? Hoa hoa hoa hoa hoa, indeed
March 2, 2024
4.5 stars rounded up 💗
Deliciously angsty and tense romance paired with vampires, vampires slayers, and god-created curses???
So good.
It’s fast paced, easy, fun, and interesting with plenty of characters and plot.
Montana and Eric????? My Roman Empire.
Deliciously angsty and tense romance paired with vampires, vampires slayers, and god-created curses???
So good.
It’s fast paced, easy, fun, and interesting with plenty of characters and plot.
Montana and Eric????? My Roman Empire.
June 11, 2025
5 Stars!
Binging this series! I can’t stopppp! I’m still on the edge of my seat!!
Binging this series! I can’t stopppp! I’m still on the edge of my seat!!
March 22, 2024
Tropes:
- Vampire x vampire slayer
- Enemies to lovers
- Forced proximity
- Slow burn
I did enjoy this second book in the series a bit more than the first. I feel more invested in the plot and the characters.
I am nervous about where the plot is heading and will be diving into book 3 immediately!
I still felt like this one was rushed feeling and was missing something.
- Vampire x vampire slayer
- Enemies to lovers
- Forced proximity
- Slow burn
I did enjoy this second book in the series a bit more than the first. I feel more invested in the plot and the characters.
I am nervous about where the plot is heading and will be diving into book 3 immediately!
I still felt like this one was rushed feeling and was missing something.
January 31, 2026
“I want you,” he said darkly. “Not to love and adore, but to own and possess. I want every piece of you, and I have denied it to myself too long.”
I am having such a fun time with this series and resent the fact I have to sleep to survive bc all I want to do is binge these books!!
“I’ve become slightly, minusculey… Attached to you, rebel.“
Erik Belvedere help I’m obsessed. Moody, secretive, morally grey, tortured soul mmc’s that know how to banter are my kryptonite. I already knew he was gonna be my mmc after book one, but then the banter with Montana in this?? I folded so easily for him. Tysm for the addition of his pov, truly a blessing.
“I have plenty to say, but it involves a lot of cursing and will be best delivered with a punch to your smug face, so I’ll save it for after the party.”
“Sounds like foreplay.”
I love Montana - she absolutely has the right to be a damsel in distress but she refuses to be one. She’s so stubborn and headstrong but also not delusional.
My girl Callie however, sometimes a bit delusional but it just makes for stupid, ridiculous fun times. I am excited to see how she changes after that ending!
Magnar is so arrogant and cocky but it’s what makes his character so fun. Plus, he’s actually really just a noble guy that would do anything for Callie.
That got quite emotional and dark towards the end so, just a typical twisted sisters ending really. ONTO BOOK 3 ASAP
I am having such a fun time with this series and resent the fact I have to sleep to survive bc all I want to do is binge these books!!
“I’ve become slightly, minusculey… Attached to you, rebel.“
Erik Belvedere help I’m obsessed. Moody, secretive, morally grey, tortured soul mmc’s that know how to banter are my kryptonite. I already knew he was gonna be my mmc after book one, but then the banter with Montana in this?? I folded so easily for him. Tysm for the addition of his pov, truly a blessing.
“I have plenty to say, but it involves a lot of cursing and will be best delivered with a punch to your smug face, so I’ll save it for after the party.”
“Sounds like foreplay.”
I love Montana - she absolutely has the right to be a damsel in distress but she refuses to be one. She’s so stubborn and headstrong but also not delusional.
My girl Callie however, sometimes a bit delusional but it just makes for stupid, ridiculous fun times. I am excited to see how she changes after that ending!
Magnar is so arrogant and cocky but it’s what makes his character so fun. Plus, he’s actually really just a noble guy that would do anything for Callie.
That got quite emotional and dark towards the end so, just a typical twisted sisters ending really. ONTO BOOK 3 ASAP
January 7, 2025
4.5 Stars!
I'm so hooked on this series. Dare I say that I like it more than Zodiac Academy?? I know that is blasphemy to some people, but I love the dystopian aspect and danger of the vampires.
This book picks up right where the last one left off. Montana is attempting to spy for Erik and Callie and Magnar are making their way to the blood bank to rescue her dad. This book also includes some chapters from Erik and Magnar's POV, but in the past! It opens with Erik's origin story; how he and the three other royals became vampires in the first place. That chapter was fascinating! Magnar's POV chapters weren't as interesting to me, but different strokes for different folks.
I also can see a little bit of where this series is going. I can tell it's just going to continue to get bigger, just like ZA. I like the introduction of the Gods, and the Norse mythology. But just like the first book, I want more depth from our main characters. Things are happening to them to advance the story and help with growth, but they just don't have a ton of emotional maturity. Either way, it's almost a 5 Star read for me!
I'm so hooked on this series. Dare I say that I like it more than Zodiac Academy?? I know that is blasphemy to some people, but I love the dystopian aspect and danger of the vampires.
This book picks up right where the last one left off. Montana is attempting to spy for Erik and Callie and Magnar are making their way to the blood bank to rescue her dad. This book also includes some chapters from Erik and Magnar's POV, but in the past! It opens with Erik's origin story; how he and the three other royals became vampires in the first place. That chapter was fascinating! Magnar's POV chapters weren't as interesting to me, but different strokes for different folks.
I also can see a little bit of where this series is going. I can tell it's just going to continue to get bigger, just like ZA. I like the introduction of the Gods, and the Norse mythology. But just like the first book, I want more depth from our main characters. Things are happening to them to advance the story and help with growth, but they just don't have a ton of emotional maturity. Either way, it's almost a 5 Star read for me!
March 28, 2024
Book 2 is soooo much better then book 1, which obviously I was correct in what I got from book 1 which was it was slow paced due to world building. Which on reflection is needed due to the world they are in.
Callie and magner are on a mission to save Montana and their father. While growing closer In their journey. Callie as stubborn as ever thinks she indestructible which makes her character fun with her banter and quick whit. She’s rash on her decision making and dosent fully understand half of what she does until she has done it 🤦🏻♀️
Montanas time is running out and her secrets are unraveling around her. She trying to also save her sister and father not quite knowing where they are.
Eric wants her to trust him but he can’t do right from wrong, you so feel sorry for him after everything he has endured in life. 😞
Book 3 here I come!!
4⭐️
Callie and magner are on a mission to save Montana and their father. While growing closer In their journey. Callie as stubborn as ever thinks she indestructible which makes her character fun with her banter and quick whit. She’s rash on her decision making and dosent fully understand half of what she does until she has done it 🤦🏻♀️
Montanas time is running out and her secrets are unraveling around her. She trying to also save her sister and father not quite knowing where they are.
Eric wants her to trust him but he can’t do right from wrong, you so feel sorry for him after everything he has endured in life. 😞
Book 3 here I come!!
4⭐️
December 22, 2025
5/5 stars
This series is so underrated!! I LOVED this book! A dystopian paranormal romance where vampires rule? Literally what is better? The story and characters are building and this book left me wanting so much more. I plan to start the next one very soon! P.s. If you were ever wondering if I wanted to be held “prisoner” by a gorgeous, grumpy vampire prince then that answer would be a resounding yes.
This series is so underrated!! I LOVED this book! A dystopian paranormal romance where vampires rule? Literally what is better? The story and characters are building and this book left me wanting so much more. I plan to start the next one very soon! P.s. If you were ever wondering if I wanted to be held “prisoner” by a gorgeous, grumpy vampire prince then that answer would be a resounding yes.
February 9, 2025
definitely better than the first. i can feel more of the connections between the characters and couples and im scared for what happens next!
March 13, 2025
Once again the twisted sisters had me balling my eyes out. This story has me in such a choke hold, i’m reading it whenever i get even just a spare 5 minutes cause its all i’m thinking about.
Why do I love Eric so much, always rooting for the bad guy who i know has a soft heart really.
Montana and Callie have both got such good storys going on, and going between the two of them is keeping so invested in this story! Loveeeee
Why do I love Eric so much, always rooting for the bad guy who i know has a soft heart really.
Montana and Callie have both got such good storys going on, and going between the two of them is keeping so invested in this story! Loveeeee
November 4, 2023
"I want you. Not to love and adore, but to own and possess. I want every piece of you, and I have denied it to myself too long."
4.5 stars!
This novel continues the journeys of Callie and Montana as they are both pulled deeper into an ancient battle between vampires and slayers. Callie, the Daughter of the Sun, is steadfast in her determination to find the blood bank where she believes her father and sister are being held captive. Her story was very emotional, as she constantly struggles between following her "duty" and training to become a warrior or following what her heart wants and finding her family--a heart-wrenching conflict that ultimately pushes her to a breaking point.
At the same time, Montana, the Moon Child, faces her own battles as she is thrust into the deadly game of vampire politics and is forced to confront her new and unwanted feelings for a certain Royal. I was once again completely captivated by Montana's story of deceit, uncertainty, and surprises. As the final days before the Choosing Ceremony draw to a close, Montana faces new threats on her life while attempting to uncover exactly what the vampires want with humans in the first place--an unsettling reality that also pushes her to a breaking point.
And as both Callie and Montana seek to overcome the multiple hurtles in their paths and find their way back to each other, yet another obstacle that further complicates the relationships of all characters involved is the prophesy telling of twins who will heal the damned and free enslaved souls. Even though I have an idea of where this story is headed, I really loved all of the political intrigue and secrets that seem to surround both sisters. As things are finally heating up between Callie and Magnar, Montana and Erik seem to be plagued by their unwanted yet undeniable attraction as they navigate deadly vampire politics. The ending was filled with so many twists as both Callie and Montana's fates are left at the mercy of the others, and I cannot wait for the next book🖤
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, grumpy/sunshine, hate-to-love-you, brooding anti-hero, strong heroine, morally grey hero, heroine with secret past, forbidden love, dystopian setting, vampire royalty, slow burn, mild cliffhanger (part of a series), steamy🔥
My Erik, displaying his frustration, annoyance, and reluctant curiosity with Montana the Rebel... :)
My Magnar, Blessed Crusader and badass Warrior of the Sun...
Erik and Montana... I just love these two so much!
*ARC provided by the authors in exchange for an honest review*
October 21, 2023
Ok ok first may I say I am loving the revamp (hehehe get it👀) of Caroline and Susanne’s older series👏🏼
As I have said in my review of the first review I am a sucker (if you pardon the pun) for vampire romances, again blame TVD for that.🩸
This book is slightly better than the last book and picks up right where we left off with Montana agreeing to be Erik’s spy, meaning she will have to go through with the ritual without the knowledge of what it actually means. We can definitely see the push and pull relationship between Erik and Montana reaching its peak point in this book and I was HERE FOR IT👀. I mean at times they both cannot stand one another but they are only theirs, and cannot stand to see them with another even if they don’t want to show it✨
On the otherside of the scale we also have Callie, with the help of Magnar, who remains on their journey of freeing Callie’s family from the blood bank. Callie and Magnar, honestly give me strong Rose and Dimitri vibes from Vampire Academy😩. I mean Magnar not wanting to teach her how to ride a horse because it’ll waste time - yeah I see what you did there, you just wanted Callie on the horse with you.. #smooth😂
In this book while we do have the usual chapters from Callie and Montana, we have also been blessed with chapters from Erik and Magnar. These chapters from both MMCs are set in the past and do provide us with a lot of background information of what previously occurred. For example we get a glimpse into Erik’s past and how he was made into the creature that he is in the present day, and my TVD/TO colours are definitely showing here but it reminds me of when Rebekah recalls her tale of how herself and her siblings were turned in to vampires.🩸
🖤Tropes:🖤
- Human/Vampire, Vampire/Vampire Slayer
- Enemies to Lovers
- Slow burn
- Forced Proximity
- Vampire/Dystopian Romance
Overall I am enjoying this series and I am looking forward to reading more about Callie/Montanas journey. I am grateful to the authors for providing this e-arc for my honest review.
As I have said in my review of the first review I am a sucker (if you pardon the pun) for vampire romances, again blame TVD for that.🩸
This book is slightly better than the last book and picks up right where we left off with Montana agreeing to be Erik’s spy, meaning she will have to go through with the ritual without the knowledge of what it actually means. We can definitely see the push and pull relationship between Erik and Montana reaching its peak point in this book and I was HERE FOR IT👀. I mean at times they both cannot stand one another but they are only theirs, and cannot stand to see them with another even if they don’t want to show it✨
On the otherside of the scale we also have Callie, with the help of Magnar, who remains on their journey of freeing Callie’s family from the blood bank. Callie and Magnar, honestly give me strong Rose and Dimitri vibes from Vampire Academy😩. I mean Magnar not wanting to teach her how to ride a horse because it’ll waste time - yeah I see what you did there, you just wanted Callie on the horse with you.. #smooth😂
In this book while we do have the usual chapters from Callie and Montana, we have also been blessed with chapters from Erik and Magnar. These chapters from both MMCs are set in the past and do provide us with a lot of background information of what previously occurred. For example we get a glimpse into Erik’s past and how he was made into the creature that he is in the present day, and my TVD/TO colours are definitely showing here but it reminds me of when Rebekah recalls her tale of how herself and her siblings were turned in to vampires.🩸
🖤Tropes:🖤
- Human/Vampire, Vampire/Vampire Slayer
- Enemies to Lovers
- Slow burn
- Forced Proximity
- Vampire/Dystopian Romance
Overall I am enjoying this series and I am looking forward to reading more about Callie/Montanas journey. I am grateful to the authors for providing this e-arc for my honest review.
September 13, 2024
⭐️3.75
I'm SO CLOSE to giving this a four star, the reason i'm not is because i sometimes felt a little lost in callie's chapters. like while we are learning a lot of stuff from her pov it felt like half her chapters were so much of the same thing (until the end 😔)...which is all good and well, but i just felt they paled in comparison to miss hannah montana's chapters.
okay if u haven't read up until at least za 5 don't read this!!! LMAO
but the scene where callie basically says to hell with everything else i'm becoming a slayer, reminded me so much of when tory, denied darius, as her elysian mate 😭. like both guys just had to sit there and watch while the girl they wanted/do love, make a choice that dooms them. QUICK DISCLAIMER i'm not blaming either one of the girls for making these choices, i'm just saying it's sad to watch.
i'm actually patiently waiting on the angry love confession between erik, and montana. and by patiently i mean i'm gnawing on the bars of my enclosure 😁😁.
the scene with their dad...RUDE. like just getting him back and then...like what if that was my last straw.
also i always thought "a circle of gold will join two souls" was maybe in reference to marriage? which it still totally could be. but i'm heavily thinking it involves their moms golden ring 🙈
i've decided that if this series doesn't end with erik turning back to a human and getting to live out a human life with montana, i might just jump head first off of a cliff!
like it just seems so very much he wants to be human again 😭 and imagine her getting to feel his heartbeat and his skin being warm :(
also me and all my homies hate fabian <3
I'm SO CLOSE to giving this a four star, the reason i'm not is because i sometimes felt a little lost in callie's chapters. like while we are learning a lot of stuff from her pov it felt like half her chapters were so much of the same thing (until the end 😔)...which is all good and well, but i just felt they paled in comparison to miss hannah montana's chapters.
okay if u haven't read up until at least za 5 don't read this!!! LMAO
but the scene where callie basically says to hell with everything else i'm becoming a slayer, reminded me so much of when tory, denied darius, as her elysian mate 😭. like both guys just had to sit there and watch while the girl they wanted/do love, make a choice that dooms them. QUICK DISCLAIMER i'm not blaming either one of the girls for making these choices, i'm just saying it's sad to watch.
i'm actually patiently waiting on the angry love confession between erik, and montana. and by patiently i mean i'm gnawing on the bars of my enclosure 😁😁.
the scene with their dad...RUDE. like just getting him back and then...like what if that was my last straw.
also i always thought "a circle of gold will join two souls" was maybe in reference to marriage? which it still totally could be. but i'm heavily thinking it involves their moms golden ring 🙈
i've decided that if this series doesn't end with erik turning back to a human and getting to live out a human life with montana, i might just jump head first off of a cliff!
like it just seems so very much he wants to be human again 😭 and imagine her getting to feel his heartbeat and his skin being warm :(
also me and all my homies hate fabian <3
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