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Angelpledge: Book One
A hallowed sanctuary…
A haunted past…
A hidden power…
When Juniper, a vampire with a shattered memory, finds herself hunted by The Evil, she seeks refuge in a long-abandoned church in the city of San Francisco, but she’s not alone for long.
Benevolence, an ancient and powerful angel, senses something amiss, but offers her protection, despite the dangers that come with sheltering a vampire. Intrigued by Juniper’s lost memories and latent powers, the angel offers her sanctuary.
Drawn together by the mutual need for answers, the two forge an uneasy alliance. As they search for answers to Juniper’s mysterious past, a bond forms between them, igniting a forbidden romance that defies the laws of their worlds—a love as dangerous as it is irresistible.
But with ancient forces closing in and a seductive power within Juniper awakening, will their growing love be enough to withstand the dangers that lie ahead?
In a world where angels and vampires are sworn enemies, their connection deepens, challenging everything they know about duty, desire, and the boundaries between heaven and hell.
And with Juniper’s past threatening to catch up with her they must decide whether their love is worth risking everything, or if it will be the very thing…
…that tears them apart.
Book One is the first book in the Prize Scion duet. Immerse yourself in the intriguing, forbidden romance between a young, terrified vampire and an ancient, ethereal angel who becomes the sanctuary in her storm.
This is a steamy F/F vampire romance with supernatural themes. Content notes are available on the Copyright page.
A haunted past…
A hidden power…
When Juniper, a vampire with a shattered memory, finds herself hunted by The Evil, she seeks refuge in a long-abandoned church in the city of San Francisco, but she’s not alone for long.
Benevolence, an ancient and powerful angel, senses something amiss, but offers her protection, despite the dangers that come with sheltering a vampire. Intrigued by Juniper’s lost memories and latent powers, the angel offers her sanctuary.
Drawn together by the mutual need for answers, the two forge an uneasy alliance. As they search for answers to Juniper’s mysterious past, a bond forms between them, igniting a forbidden romance that defies the laws of their worlds—a love as dangerous as it is irresistible.
But with ancient forces closing in and a seductive power within Juniper awakening, will their growing love be enough to withstand the dangers that lie ahead?
In a world where angels and vampires are sworn enemies, their connection deepens, challenging everything they know about duty, desire, and the boundaries between heaven and hell.
And with Juniper’s past threatening to catch up with her they must decide whether their love is worth risking everything, or if it will be the very thing…
…that tears them apart.
Book One is the first book in the Prize Scion duet. Immerse yourself in the intriguing, forbidden romance between a young, terrified vampire and an ancient, ethereal angel who becomes the sanctuary in her storm.
This is a steamy F/F vampire romance with supernatural themes. Content notes are available on the Copyright page.
288 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 25, 2024
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January 20, 2025The idea sounds amazing, and I was truly excited to read this book. However, I was not able to get past the second chapter because of the writing style.
When every sentence is written in such an elevated, dramatic style, it creates a barrier between the reader and the story. Instead of being immersed in the narrative, you're constantly aware of the writing itself—how it's structured, the choice of words, the rhythm. It becomes an exercise in style rather than storytelling, which makes the reading experience feel distant and almost meaningless.
This happens because:
1. The Writing Draws Attention to Itself: Instead of seamlessly conveying emotion or action, the prose demands to be noticed. Readers start focusing on how something is being said rather than what is being said, which pulls them out of the story.
2. Emotional Numbing: If every moment is described with the same intensity, nothing feels truly important. Tension and stakes work best when they ebb and flow, giving the reader time to process and anticipate shifts in tone.
3. Loss of Authenticity: Natural storytelling reflects a mix of moods, rhythms, and perspectives. When everything is heightened, it doesn’t feel human—it feels performative and artificial, which can make it hard to connect with the characters or their struggles.
4. Cognitive Overload: Readers naturally crave variety in sentence structure and pacing. Too much complexity can make a story feel dense and exhausting to read, slowing down comprehension and making it harder to stay engaged with the plot.
As I read these chapters, all I noticed was the writing. I was not able to connect with the characters, feel with them, or pay attention to the story itself. I do believe the writer has potential and yes, such language, if used sparingly in intense moments, works and enhances the craft, but when used as the main writing style, it is just exhausting.
When every sentence is written in such an elevated, dramatic style, it creates a barrier between the reader and the story. Instead of being immersed in the narrative, you're constantly aware of the writing itself—how it's structured, the choice of words, the rhythm. It becomes an exercise in style rather than storytelling, which makes the reading experience feel distant and almost meaningless.
This happens because:
1. The Writing Draws Attention to Itself: Instead of seamlessly conveying emotion or action, the prose demands to be noticed. Readers start focusing on how something is being said rather than what is being said, which pulls them out of the story.
2. Emotional Numbing: If every moment is described with the same intensity, nothing feels truly important. Tension and stakes work best when they ebb and flow, giving the reader time to process and anticipate shifts in tone.
3. Loss of Authenticity: Natural storytelling reflects a mix of moods, rhythms, and perspectives. When everything is heightened, it doesn’t feel human—it feels performative and artificial, which can make it hard to connect with the characters or their struggles.
4. Cognitive Overload: Readers naturally crave variety in sentence structure and pacing. Too much complexity can make a story feel dense and exhausting to read, slowing down comprehension and making it harder to stay engaged with the plot.
As I read these chapters, all I noticed was the writing. I was not able to connect with the characters, feel with them, or pay attention to the story itself. I do believe the writer has potential and yes, such language, if used sparingly in intense moments, works and enhances the craft, but when used as the main writing style, it is just exhausting.
December 26, 2024
The prose is so Purple it’s ultraviolet.
Seriously.
A) the bad thing is called ‘The Evil’. No. Just no. It’s obnoxious, melodramatic, and dumb.
B) the prose. It is purple. The story is written in first person. And the two characters are saying the most edgelord crap the entire time. It’s awful to read. So incredibly cringey.
C) Could Not Finish. CNF. The idea behind the story seemed interesting enough. But the execution. Was just awful.
If you are immune to cringe, this is the book for you.
Seriously.
A) the bad thing is called ‘The Evil’. No. Just no. It’s obnoxious, melodramatic, and dumb.
B) the prose. It is purple. The story is written in first person. And the two characters are saying the most edgelord crap the entire time. It’s awful to read. So incredibly cringey.
C) Could Not Finish. CNF. The idea behind the story seemed interesting enough. But the execution. Was just awful.
If you are immune to cringe, this is the book for you.
December 9, 2024
We have an angel (a biker one) and a vampire (a young orphan), that in the perils of San Francisco city encounter each other and fell in love too! under such circumstances they also need to fight against the Evil that plagues the city…
This book its placed at the same universe as the previous books the author wrote before, either way this book can be read standalone.
Spoilers***
I’ve loved when Benevolence says: “I want you,” I murmur, “in ways the heavens have never sanctioned.”
Excerpt From
Angelpledge: Book One
Sable Cross
Can’t wait for book two!
This book its placed at the same universe as the previous books the author wrote before, either way this book can be read standalone.
Spoilers***
I’ve loved when Benevolence says: “I want you,” I murmur, “in ways the heavens have never sanctioned.”
Excerpt From
Angelpledge: Book One
Sable Cross
Can’t wait for book two!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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