The Executed

by Y.D. La Mar

Shattered minds. Unyielding shadows. In the aftermath of collapse, where hope is a cruel myth, I stand alone, grappling with a mind fractured by terror. Humanity's remnants teeter on the brink, and survival is a bloodied, ruthless game.

Within me, an insidious transformation lurks, cloaked in mystery, a harbinger of an ancient hunger that refuses to be silenced.

Betrayal's chill bite has unraveled the fragile web of trust, leaving me exposed and condemned by those I once fought to shield. Imprisoned amongst the ruins, hunted by scavengers, I am the unwilling emblem of their deepest fears.

A whisper of life—or the shadow of poison—grows within, a secret that binds me to my found Eliseo, Reed, Gunner, Samuel. They are the light in the encroaching darkness, the echo of love in a loveless expanse.

There is no return from this abyss. The path ahead is veiled in the mists of treachery and lost souls. Yet in this nameless terror, where every heartbeat could be a requiem, I find my purpose. I am Sili, the hunted, the outlier, forging my destiny from the very darkness that seeks to consume me.

This is not just a fight for survival—it's a quest for the truth in a world that has abandoned it. It will be harrowing. It will be revelatory. It will be my uprising.

Genres: Vampires, Fantasy, Dark

385 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 7, 2024

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Reviews

[Seraphia Bunny · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Executed is the first book in the Blood Chronicles series, and readers who love dark fantasy/paranormal books...this one is for you. It is deliciously dark and the storyline keeps you coming back for more. This book is not for the faint of heart, so know this...you've been warned!
The Executed is a dark post-apocalypse dystopian style novel that gives you humanity on the brink. Vampires have come out of the woodwork. Have they always been there? Or were they a creation in the aftermath of all the chaos and destruction? These are questions that will haunt you the reader, and the characters themselves.
You get vampires everywhere. You have a main character who has no idea who she is, but memories pop up at the least expected moments. They point to her being something...more. But she's attracted the attention of a close knit group of men. while one chooses to claim her, how will that impact the dynamics of the rest of the group?
This book is packed with twists, turns, drama, and an ending that will have you begging for more. We for sure can't wait for book two.
5 out of 5 stars

[Paula Sabol (Never Choose Fantasy) · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Executed by YD LA Mar is a dark post-apocalyptic tale in a dystopian society overrun by Vampires. Fitri never fits in wherever she goes; she runs from town to town, surviving. She is different and has found people do not like others that are different. She has learned not to draw attention to herself and dresses like a man to discourage the attention of men. Her memories are fragmented, but she knows something terrible has happened to her. She finds herself on Eliseo's radar, but when Fitri prepares to run again, she is surprised when he invites her to train with his group to go on runs. Eventually, the two give in to the lust between them. Maybe this time, things will be different. However, there are still lots of secrets yet to be revealed. Will what she has with Eliseo and the men be what she's been missing or will everything be too much in a town of secrets and betrayal?
The world-building is incredible. There are numerous vampire clans and various mutations and powers. The humans that are left aren't much better than the vampires. The characters are what you would expect in this messed-up world, hiding secrets and baggage. Fitri has become part of a little-found family that has learned to accept and protect each other through everything.
The relationship between Fitri and Eliseo is off the chart spicy, at a level 5. They have an age-gap romance where Eliseo is old enough to be her father; he dominates and takes care of her the way a father would. Fitri is not typically submissive, but she loves to please him! They share all kinds of kinks, spanking, edging, Blood play, and biting. If you have triggers, I suggest you read the warnings before reading because I am sure I don't have them listed here. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars. If you like age-gap romances set in dystopian societies where the alphahole will do anything to take care of his girl and protect her from evil vampires and monstrous humans, The Executed is a must-read for you.

[Jess23Read · Rating 5 out of 5]

(I received an advance review copy of free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily)

The Executed is Book 1 in the Crimson Dawn Chronicles. La Mer's novel is a vampire dystopian focusing on the half blood Fitri and her experiences in a post apocalyptic world. Think of it as the Walking Dead but instead of zombies it is vampires.

This book is a dark post apocalyptic fantasy so as fair warning there will be blood and violence and high hunger moments. So if that is your flavor of reading then this book is for you.

The Executed splits between chapters told by Fitri, her lover Eliseo, and later another partner Reed. Each chapter provides the experiences and emotions of the characters as well as providing insight into those they work with.

Fitri ends up in a sanctuary base where Eliseo, Reed, Gunner, and Samuel are in charge of hosting runs to pick up supplies and to observe the area to confirm that the vampires are keeping away. In one such run they take in Fitri.

Fitri becomes the glue that unites the foursome into an unbreakable team and as their bond strengthens so do they. Fitri has an emotional draw that keeps the four men tightly bound to her and as that bond gets stronger some of the men begin to change.

The Executed goes back and forth between memories of the past of the main characters and to the present. While some of the story was not well fleshed out and some of it felt a bit rushed towards the end it did not take it from being an enjoyable read. I am interested to see where the next book takes the group as the first book ended on a powerful and intriguing note. Until next time, happy reading!

[Ines · Rating 5 out of 5]

What did I just read... I mean, for quite some time I thought this book was darkish, but not entirely what I'm used to when reading this author's work. So, silly me thought "The Executed" might turn out to be on the lighter grey scale (at least compared to other books by this author). And then, things turned around, and now I'm sitting here not entirely sure what to think... The last 25% of this book turned everything I was expecting to happen upside down and inside out, and now I have no clue what to expect for the second Crimson Dawn book.

I honestly love a good postapocalyptic series, preferably on the darker side, and "The Executed" definitely takes its place in the dark. We've got vampires and humans, and pretty much all of them decided to let the worst come out of themselves when the world as we know it ended. I don't believe the author missed many triggers out there while writing this book, even though not all of them are described as vividly. So please be careful if you have any triggers. If you don't, be prepared for some surprises along the way.

With how the author threw the entire storyline on its head at the end, she did the same with the main characters of this series. Now, I have no clue who to like anymore, who will play what kind of role in the future, and I don't even know if I want this series to end in a HEA or if I'm okay with the entire world simply burning down around them.

[Marisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I always love diving into a YD La Mar book because it’s different than what most would normally read. The characters and story are unexpected, there’s more going on than what’s on the page. I think this book had a lot of potential but I feel more needed to be explained and dived into for me to fully comprehend and appreciate what was happening in the story.

There’s not too much to say about the characters because they were easy to understand. There were a few twists but I didn’t find myself too invested by the end.

This world was… Complex. I think. I feel like there was a lot happening with constant revelations but previous plot points weren’t fully explained and it just got confusing. I think I would have enjoyed the story overall better if I had a better understanding of what exactly was going on and the significance of some moments. A more in-depth breakdown of the world, it’s people and its history would have been so beneficial. Some was explained, but I feel like there was so much more and it had the opportunity to be completely engrossing.

There was a lot of potential with this book and it didn’t hit the mark for me. Maybe I was too curious because the author only gave me a taste of what I was looking for. We can’t love every book by an author and although I did enjoy the potential, it’s probably not my favorite. Will I dive into another one of these books? Of course. I’m always interested in what this author releases.

[Anna McCauslin · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Executed starts dark, and stays dark. It isn't just vampires, but dystopian world building as well, and it leaves Sili and her band of men are fighting for survival. There are points in the beginning where I wondered how the mash up of these two different types of worlds would mesh together, and it seems the answer is that they can mesh, and very well. The bare landscapes, small human communities, and interpersonal relationships are a wedge for vampires to exploit. I liked the fight for survival, with every foray for supplies fraught with danger from all fronts. Sili has connections to the men who find her, and I was intrigued with how age gap played into this book. Most dystopian books need fast, fit, and young protagonists. Yet Eliseo, Samuel, Gunner, and Reed don't fit the young category. It fits the feel of the book. Dark, gritty, and do what you need, with who you have. The spice is no different. Far from beautiful and poignant episodes, we are treated to dirty couplings, possessiveness, and a desire to slake thirst of libido. Through the adventures and scrap for survival, a bigger story is being told. It leads the team to a new village, and suddenly, everything moves very quickly. So many answers are pulled forward, and there is jam packed emotion page after page. Everything, from the intentions of the people, to the workings of the men, to the role of Sili is pulled along at breakneck speed, and I'm left wondering if this is book 1, what awaits us in book 2?

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely LOVED this!

Wow what a great apocalyptic book!! This book really blew me away. The vampires, which had really only been a myth, came out after a virus swept across humans and now they are killing whats left. The human have to fight for survival against the different type of vampires now roaming. Fitri has a shattered memory – the last thing she really remembers was waking up after what seems like being murdered but she is whole again. Now she is living in a human colony trying to stay under the radar, so they won’t go after her either since she is different. She meets a group of guys that are the lead soldiers for the community, and they start to bond – Elisio, Reed, Gunner, and Samuel. After they figure out that she can heal and decide that its no longer safe at the community, they head out to find other safe places.

But the world is evolving and also the people within it… at least according to Crazy old Otis. They must fight for their survival… but what if the real issue is them?

I loved this book, but the ending about killed me. I really hope the next book comes out soon and that the trauma that I had reading that part will just “comes back to life” like Fitri does.

Fantastic read!

I received a free copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Naurarwen]

Reader down...reader down. I think this book pretty much unalived me, especially with that ending. I've enjoyed quite a few books by the author, but when I saw they were writing post-apocalyptic, I knew I had to read it as soon as it was available and to say I loved every minute of it is an understatement.

Humans are fighting for survival and vampires are top of the food chain, yet there are still some human camps out there. But even humanity can sometimes be worse than the monsters themselves and this is proven so hard in this book.

Fitri is new to the human camp, Ashborn. They have kept to themselves but they want to do their part and that means going out with the scavengers in the camp to help them find resources. They find themselves on a team with Eliseo, Samuel, Reed and Gunner, and the men soon find out that Fitri isn't exactly who they appear to be.

There is so much in Fitri's past we don't know, even they don't know exactly who they are with missing memories but the need to survive and that's exactly what they do. The writing and plot are fantastic, and the characters are intriguing from start to finish. The end all but unalived me as I already mentioned and I loved every second of it and can't wait to see what happens in the next book.

Highly recommend this book and can't wait for the next one!

[Julorie Siefert · Rating 5 out of 5]

A time when the world has changed, people blaming the mutations in a genetic code. Vampires against humans, and even humans against humans. Has humanity been lost? Ashborn the outpost accumulated new arrivals every day looking for protection. One day as Eliseo, Samuel, Reed, and Gunner a well functioning team, that took danger in their stride as they went out looking for food, clothes, medicine and anything else they could find for the people of Ashborn, acquired a new young recruit that joined the team, something about the small size and the youth made Eliseo concerned about the new recruit Fitri or as Eliseo would nickname “Sili”. This story intermingles the need for survival in a changing world of different vampires, rogue gangs of people who have lost their humanity, how a unique love and team developed into a family and how they struggle to keep it. What is different in this new evolving world? What is different about Sili? What has happened in her past that she can only remember bits and pieces of? This dark fantasy romance the author makes you feel you are there with them and experiencing everything they are, like anyone all they want is to live in peace. The question is can they?

[Chelsea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes you stumble upon a story whose brief premise intrigues you, and it fully delivers.

We are introduced to Fitri, who has no idea who or what she is. We get glimpses of her past through fragmented memories and certain abilities that make themselves known in times of stress. With what we learn, in a time where vampires overwhelm humans, and human colonies are not all they appear to be, Fitri needs to remain hidden in order to remain free.

Eliseo, Gunner, Samuel, and Reed are a team. A family that are brought together when their own demons bring them to Ashburn. Eliseo is the grumpy leader who holds everyone together and safe, while Gunner is calm, cool, and collected. Samuel is a lover who always finding a laugh, and Reed a bit of romantic protector.
When these four come across Fitri during a scouting party, their current world implodes and secrets come out….But will they survive the changes that are coming their way?

Cliffhanger: Doozy of one
Spicy: 3/5
RH: Yes….But it does not start this way, I think we will see more in book 2
Triggers: Assault, Torture, Blood play, Dub Con

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Executed by YD La Mar is book one in the Crimson Dawn Chronicles. Oh my gosh, this book was incredible. I’m already a fan of how this author writes so when I read the blurb for this book to say I was excited should be an understatement. I flew through this book, I couldn’t put my kindle down. This definitely gave me the one more chapter syndrome and I read for hours without realizing how much time had passed. I think my favorite aspect is how this is a unique/different take on vampires. It is a bit on the dark side but still has the power to make you get lost in the feels. I loved the characters and how each has such interesting personalities. Fitri hands down has me so intrigued and I really can’t wait to read more about this person. The writing is fantastic and the plot moved at such a steady pace that not once did I feel my interest lessen in any way. The worldbuilding and descriptions were so well done that I was able to imagine everything I was reading. The ending… oh my was that a doozy. Needless to say, I can't wait for the next book to be released.

Final review:
5 out of 5 stars

[Salsy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story was a absolutely thrilling, twisting and dark ride.

This is the kind of book that you can't put back down once you start reading it. It is a post-apocalyptic vampire novel where Fitri, the FMC of this story, is burdened with not knowing who or what she is, or what she is capable of. Fitri gets flashes of memories and nightmares about her past, which had truly horrifying experiences, so in order to blend into the background of the world she is content to present herself as a boy.

That is until she joins in on a supply run with other members of their human community. She is tagging along with Eliseo, Samuel, Gunnar and Reed.
Eliseo, the grumpy leader of the group, quite forcefully discovers Fitris hidden nature and cements himself into her life.

I really liked all of the guys - they were a strong unit/found family and easily accepted Fitri into their fold.

Despite the vampires being the enemy all of the humans in this story feared, some if not most of the humans themselves were definitely no better. There were some quite dark and sadistic moments.

It was near the end of the book where everything kicked up a notch, and what a wild ride it was!

[Nichole · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the brilliant mind of YD La Mar, The Executed is an incredible, revamped version of one of her original dystopian tales formally featured in a shared author world.

Remastered and practically double its original size, it features an intense journey following a small group fighting for their life in a post-apocalyptic, humans vs bloodsuckers world.
Battling injuries, cult-like towns, and carnal desires, the group must force themselves to push beyond their limits and rise above the chaos. Do they have what it takes to become the hunters or will they be swallowed underneath the mayhem?

I've reviewed plenty of books by this author, so I am no stranger to her work, but this book is easily sitting amongst my favorites. Her ability to ensnare the reader in a world far from our own is a gift and I am always willing to dive headfirst into one of her creations. Her character uniqueness and captivating writing style always leave me hungry for more.
Amazing story and easily worth the five stars.

Do I recommend this book? Absolutely.
Do I recommend this author? Without a doubt!

[Lene Blackthorn · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you relish in the darker range of supernatural stories, don't mind violence and gore, and can stomach vampires really as the monsters from horrors that drink your blood without romanticizing it (much), this can be a great pick for you. Fitri has been on the run all her life (or lives, depends how you look at it), and every time it looks she finally found a place to belong, she is betrayed, hunted, and hurt. Now that she found a group of hard men that welcome her into their raiding group, hope dawns again - but for how long?
The story is very dark and violent with graphic scenes and many triggers for those with weaker stomach, so approach with caution. But I like to explore also this side of literature, a story that can shock and push the limit and twist emotions so much you don't know white from black. It was fascinating to watch the bonds form, change, grow, and then finally settle on an arrangement. I actually felt like deja vu, as if I already read this or similar story, but I did not enjoy it any less. It was a great dark piece.

[SilentHeather · Rating 5 out of 5]

A post-apocalyptic world of survival, violence, and primal desires, enhancing and empowering those who would persevere and take advantage of those things.
YD is once again unapologetic in what she writes, delivering a dark, twisted world to get lost in.... where there is seemingly little hope or chance for survival.
Fitri has a mysterious past. One, she only gets glimpses of from her fragmented mind, and she worries that danger follows her, but the men she bands with see and admire the strength and grit in her, eagerly inviting her into their close knit group.
The team is forced into difficult and disturbing situations they have to fight their way out of and cross paths with mysterious side characters, exposing imagery of their own violent and dark histories.
A heart racing read, with a heart racing ending. I love every moment and can not wait for more!

🖤possesive/op males
🖤stalking
🖤dub-con
🖤primal sxx
🖤anti-heroes
🖤exhibitionism/voyeurism
🖤age gap

[Book Life With Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Executed, the first book in the Crimson Dawn Chronicles series by YD La Mar is a dark gripping tale that will suck you right in! The only way that YD can do!! In an apocalyptic dystopian type world of vampires this story will take you on one dark and twisty tragic filled ride as our mcs fight for their lives, redemption and ultimately healing of their lost and broken souls.

In the aftermath of the world collapsing and with humanity teetering on the edge and brink of destruction, this is the time of the ultimate test of survival for Sili and a quest for finding yourself, and your family, in a world that no longer resembles the one you once knew and loved. I loved that this story had multiple POVs to really suck you in as a reader and make you feel for everyone.

And that ending?!! Oh man. I can’t wait for the second Crimson Dawn book! And as always with a YD La Mar nook—check those triggers before diving in!

[KT Brock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let’s just say, I was not prepared for this book. Check triggers because this book is pretty dark. If you can’t tell by the cover, the world is crashing and everyone is out for everyone else. It’s survival of the fittest in the post-apocalyptic world, and of course vampires would be at the top of the food chain. Fitri (the FMC) is trying to fly under the radar, but of course one slip up and she has everyone’s attention. Will her group of guys be able to keep her safe?

This book is my first from the author and I love her writing style. I love multiple POV’s and the plot moves so well that I could not put it down. And the cliff hanger is awful…I kept trying to make more pages turn. Let’s just say I’m hooked and counting down until the next book because I have no idea how things are going to go.

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I honestly wasn't sure going into this book if I would like it. After completing it, I'm still just as confused, but not for the reasons you might think. Just a heads up, check those trigger warnings, as this book has themes on the darker side. Don't risk your mental health for a book!

Fitri is a very interesting character. She has a lot of spunk, anger, trust issues, and a host of other issues, but I really enjoyed her character. Seeing how she changes throughout the book was great. In this world of vampires and humans there is very little good. It's like all of the beings left are simply the worst of each species. It is a very interesting twist. The last hm... 25% of the book just flipped everything on its head. I am not sure exactly what happened. I have a whole host of questions and I am very much looking forward to the second book.

[HJ Doe · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first in a new series, the Blood Chronicles. It’s set in a dark, post-apocalyptic world overrun by several types of vampires.

Fitri has been on the run, surviving by dressing like a man and keeping to herself. She ends up in a small community of humans and finds herself catching the attention & focus of the leader of the group that goes out on scavenging runs. As she slowly becomes part of Eliseo’s trusted team, secrets, lies, and hidden feelings become revealed.
The world building is like nothing I’ve seen before, and I was very immersed in it and curious to learn more about it as the series progresses.

Please be aware that “dark” is not an exaggerated description. There are many triggers throughout, so take care to read the extensive list of potential triggers before diving in.

I’m anxiously awaiting book two!

[Ange Bennetts · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a brilliant dystopian, why choose book. I loved the slow unfolding of the characters and their relationships. Nothing is simple or easy in this world and neither is their lives with each other. Fitri, the FMC is so compelling to read, as a woman, initially hiding as a man and with her memories slowly unfolding. There are four men, as part of the raiding team she joins and they soon become close - although initially the relationship between them is friendly and she is with one of the men. I loved this brutal world, with shadows reaching out to the characters and the world that they live in, this read is tough at times, do check the trigger warnings, but i loved it and found it hard to put down!

[Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

What did I just read?

When humanity is gone and we are left with a post-apocalyptic world, full of genetic mutations and Vampires, we are immediately, submersed into this world of chaos and and it seems in the middle of it all, is Fitri. She has no clue who or what she is, but she is determined to find out. She disguises herself in the best way she can.

When she goes out on a supply run with some humans, she meets Eliseo, Gunner, Samuel, and Reed.

This wild ride of....well, everything is full of twists and turns I did not see coming. The ending seems to come up fast and left you with your jaw open! I cant wait to see how it all unfolds in the next book.

*Overall 5/5
*Heat? 2/5
*Slow Burn
*Multiple first person POV
*Building harem
*Ends on cliffhanger

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this different take on vampires and the evolution of it.

The story centers around Fitri "Sili" and her team. Fitri struggles with who she is as she suffers from amnesia caused by PTSD and her powers.

This story is about love, the power/strength of a team/found family, and the fight for it all.

This story is what I would consider dark fantasy romance but, it'll give you all the feels and the author has a way of making you feel as if your there feeling everything the characters are.

This was the first novel I read of YD La Mar and so glad I found her stories because I can't wait to see what happens next in this one and to read her other stories too!

[Tara Syrnyk · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first in a new series, and this in one ticks a lot of boxes for me! This is a dark paranormal RH with fantastic character development and intricate world building. This story is set in a post apocalyptic world where vampires are out in the open and humans are fighting to survive. We follow Fitri who struggles with memory loss as she takes refuge in a human community , this is where she meets her men and things start to come to light and their lives change. Well written and well paced I enjoyed this book, its a great start to what I can tell will be a very entertaining and engrossing series. I am looking forward to the next book!

[Rachel Stephens · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading the blurb, I knew I had to read it. I'm so glad I did too, I loved it!
Post-apocalyptic, vampires, and survival.
The storyline kept me wondering what was gonna happen next.
There was action, secrets, some mystery, and lots of feelings.
I feel like the author leaves bread crumbs and only bits of information throughout this story. I think we have a lot more to learn about our characters and questions to be answered.
I think this was a great introduction to Fitri's story! I can't wait to see what happens, especially after an ending like that!

[Monique · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay, so first off, this book was not like how I expected it at all!
I enjoyed the darker and grittier New World slash apocalyptic vibes. Fitri is a very interesting main character with a dark history. I was intrigued by her growth (and self-confidence) as the book progressed and as she remembered fragments of her past. The other characters are interesting, and there is good worldbuilding and an overall storyline. I enjoyed this story and am looking forward to seeing what the next book holds in store for us!

[BLT · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's the beginning (not beginning but you know) of a new world or end of the old world, either way you look at.
You have vampires, humans and crap humans., overall it's to be expected at the end of times.
Any whoooo - Fitri isn't who she appears to be and hiding this isn't getting any easier, when she meets the guys on patrol a bond starts to weave them together. Fitri can't hide her "talent's" for long and once they are discovered the group trek to find safety.
Great characters, that you are dawn too.
Oooooooo, there is a cliffy! A HUGE cliffy - don't say I didn't warn you!

[Miss E · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an absolutely thrilling ride!
From the first page I was hooked and wanted - no I NEEDED - to know more. I was flipping pages almost faster than I could read them.
Fitri was so not what I expected, but then again, neither was her team, or Eliseo's team. Reed, Gunnar, and Samuel was surprising and the development throughout the book was great.
I'm locked and loaded, waiting for the next book.
Recommended for action lovers. Be aware of your triggers though - they are there in spades.
I've come to love YDLM and their unique style. I'm so ready for more.

[Bronwyn Barry · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great story! Have to admit, I believe this is the first “dark” book I’ve read so I was a little troubled by some of the relationship dynamics but learned to appreciate them as it related to the story. There are some things grammatically/technically that I was surprised made it past the editor, if those were corrected it would be easier to give it five stars, it’s hard to be fully immersed in the story if I’m being distracted by technicalities 😩 I did receive this book as an arc but it is worth purchasing if you love vampires, dark themes, and alpha men and stronger women!

[Thebookimburiedin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dark dystopian/post apocalyptic world run by vampires. Fitri doesn’t fit in, especially when she dresses like a man so as not to draw attention to herself. She has some memory problems but she knows something happened to her. She meets someone who invites her to learn to train and scavenge. As with all post apocalyptic books alot of times the humans are just as bad as the “bad guys.” The author turned the whole story upside down at the end. Same with the main characters. Now I’m not sure who I trust or like anymore.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌶️🌶️🌶️

[Christine Fass · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love a good post-apocalyptic story. I like how this book leans into people's darker nature. The worst is brought out of both the humans and vampires in this world, making for an exciting journey. I liked how Elisio, Reed, Gunner, and Samuel worked as a well-oiled team and were protective of Fitri, getting them out of the human camp once they discovered they were different. The ending of this book made my jaw drop. I am sitting here at the edge of my seat dying to find out what happens next.