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Slay Alive
When I get tricked by a witch and wake up in my favorite vampire dating simulator on a quest for true love the rules are find true love, win the game, and I get to go home.
Easy breezy, right?
Not when the game’s most fearsome character walks into my virtual world.
Cade Graves.
He’s the character I always avoid because he never fails to take me out (and not in the bring me roses and chocolates kinda way) every time I play the game, but if he’s so dangerous then why am I drawn to him and the dangerous game we play? Will I ever get home or is it game over for me?
Easy breezy, right?
Not when the game’s most fearsome character walks into my virtual world.
Cade Graves.
He’s the character I always avoid because he never fails to take me out (and not in the bring me roses and chocolates kinda way) every time I play the game, but if he’s so dangerous then why am I drawn to him and the dangerous game we play? Will I ever get home or is it game over for me?
233 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 14, 2024
About the author
Rebel Carter
47 books361 followersRebel Carter loves love. So much in fact that she decided to write the love stories she desperately wanted to read. A book by Rebel means diverse characters, sexy banter, a real big helping of steamy scenes, and, of course, a whole lotta heart.
Rebel lives in Colorado, makes a mean espresso, and is hell-bent on filling your bookcase with as many romance stories as humanly possible!
Rebel lives in Colorado, makes a mean espresso, and is hell-bent on filling your bookcase with as many romance stories as humanly possible!
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December 29, 2024
this was cute, definitely very insta love but still cute to read
February 6, 2025
Loved it! I need more!!!!!
February 5, 2026
this was super cute and cheesy very fast paced, went from enemies to lovers superduper fast
November 21, 2024
When I saw this book I was so excited since it basically contains everything I like. Isekai'd into a video game and vampires? Say no more, I'm sold.
Sadly, the pacing and time frame of this story make me want to bang my head against the wall.
Day 1: Bonnie's boyfriend breaks up with her, leaving her crying her heart out.
Day 2: Bonnie got teleported into the video game and checks out some of the men that were romanceable in the game.
Day 3: Cade luv of my life
Maybe I forgot one day in-between but why are we on such a time crunch anyway?
Sadly, the pacing and time frame of this story make me want to bang my head against the wall.
Day 1: Bonnie's boyfriend breaks up with her, leaving her crying her heart out.
Day 2: Bonnie got teleported into the video game and checks out some of the men that were romanceable in the game.
Day 3: Cade luv of my life
Maybe I forgot one day in-between but why are we on such a time crunch anyway?
January 17, 2025
I’m torn the rating for this one
It’s really between a 3.5 and a 4. There are just soooo many typos. So many errors. So many plot holes. And it’s also really unbelievable in some ways. Not that vampires and fairy godmothers and soulmates aren’t unbelievable (sadly), but because there has to be some semblance of logic and sense in order to enjoy this story. And that logic - especially relating to sequences of events - is just MISSING so much of the time. For instance, the greatest timespan that happens in this book (1 month’s time) happens in the epilogue!!! The ENTIRE adventure and EVERYTHING of the rest of the book takes place over 2-3 days. DAYS!! It makes no sense and didn’t have to be that way. All that needed to be done was have her train, go to bed, have the first thing happen, go to bed, next thing, go to bed, etc. You get me? At least WEEKS or MONTHS would’ve made more sense than 2….days!!! It’s so WEAK.
The synopsis sounded so amazing. I was sooo looking forward to epic world-building and I was hoping this would be a series, not a standalone. THAT was a MAJOR letdown
But then you have how darn cute the two of them are together when things click. Not to mention the irreverence and the banter and funny moments in the book that made me smile. And…?!! I don’t know. But at least there’s no angst in this one! Sometimes I need a break from that.
I guess if you’re looking for a really cute, unbelievable romcom, this is it. If you want more substance, this is NOT it.
It’s really between a 3.5 and a 4. There are just soooo many typos. So many errors. So many plot holes. And it’s also really unbelievable in some ways. Not that vampires and fairy godmothers and soulmates aren’t unbelievable (sadly), but because there has to be some semblance of logic and sense in order to enjoy this story. And that logic - especially relating to sequences of events - is just MISSING so much of the time. For instance, the greatest timespan that happens in this book (1 month’s time) happens in the epilogue!!! The ENTIRE adventure and EVERYTHING of the rest of the book takes place over 2-3 days. DAYS!! It makes no sense and didn’t have to be that way. All that needed to be done was have her train, go to bed, have the first thing happen, go to bed, next thing, go to bed, etc. You get me? At least WEEKS or MONTHS would’ve made more sense than 2….days!!! It’s so WEAK.
The synopsis sounded so amazing. I was sooo looking forward to epic world-building and I was hoping this would be a series, not a standalone. THAT was a MAJOR letdown
But then you have how darn cute the two of them are together when things click. Not to mention the irreverence and the banter and funny moments in the book that made me smile. And…?!! I don’t know. But at least there’s no angst in this one! Sometimes I need a break from that.
I guess if you’re looking for a really cute, unbelievable romcom, this is it. If you want more substance, this is NOT it.
June 25, 2025
Slay Alive is a fast-paced book about a heartbroken woman who ends up being inside the vampire-dating simulator she adored playing. To escape this fictional world, she only needs to find love there. Easy-peasy, right?
The beginning had me absolutely hooked - a pity it didn’t last long. The plot and narration, so fresh and interesting at first, became repetitive and highly predictable with time. The romance was ‘meh’ and I barely lasted till the end. Not recommend.
Tropes:
vampire game simulator, enemies to lovers, soulmates, steamy, HEA
The beginning had me absolutely hooked - a pity it didn’t last long. The plot and narration, so fresh and interesting at first, became repetitive and highly predictable with time. The romance was ‘meh’ and I barely lasted till the end. Not recommend.
Tropes:
vampire game simulator, enemies to lovers, soulmates, steamy, HEA
August 14, 2026
cute and fun concept
I got this book free on a stuff your kindle day, finally got around to reading it. This was a cool concept, some parts felt s big fast for me. I think it was
Very little insta love which for me is not always a hit. Either way I would consider reading other work and maybe a longer series to get more depth to characters and the world from this author. I think some of the pacing and plot left my head spinning and the moments it built up to was short and not detailed. The characters and banter were a bit flat for me :/
I got this book free on a stuff your kindle day, finally got around to reading it. This was a cool concept, some parts felt s big fast for me. I think it was
Very little insta love which for me is not always a hit. Either way I would consider reading other work and maybe a longer series to get more depth to characters and the world from this author. I think some of the pacing and plot left my head spinning and the moments it built up to was short and not detailed. The characters and banter were a bit flat for me :/
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November 15, 2024
SO. GOOD.
This is my second Rebel Carter book, and I love it just as much as the first one I read (seriously, if you haven't read 'The Time I Took Down A Cult' go do that).
This book is funny, sarcastic, sweet, and a fun read. It's a great book for a reading slump, or when you're waiting for the next book in a series to come out, or even if you just want something a little lighter.
I'm officially a Rebel fan, and cannot wait to see what she comes out with next
This is my second Rebel Carter book, and I love it just as much as the first one I read (seriously, if you haven't read 'The Time I Took Down A Cult' go do that).
This book is funny, sarcastic, sweet, and a fun read. It's a great book for a reading slump, or when you're waiting for the next book in a series to come out, or even if you just want something a little lighter.
I'm officially a Rebel fan, and cannot wait to see what she comes out with next
January 14, 2025
Soulmates forever
Beautifully written! The characters are amazing, the plot is fantastic! This a completely unique and different vampire story! It sucks you in and keeps you guessing from start to finish, it is full of fun, witty characters that delivers one surprise drafter another! It is out of this world with unbelievable twist and turns. You will be surprised and amazed at the ending! Enjoy!
Beautifully written! The characters are amazing, the plot is fantastic! This a completely unique and different vampire story! It sucks you in and keeps you guessing from start to finish, it is full of fun, witty characters that delivers one surprise drafter another! It is out of this world with unbelievable twist and turns. You will be surprised and amazed at the ending! Enjoy!
December 5, 2025
I was really excited about the concept, but it didn’t pay off. I’ve read a lot of fanfictions where the person is sucked into the story, and that’s what it reminded me of - unfortunately, so did the quality of the writing. Insta love, and the mic is written like how a teenage girl would write a boyfriend. Disappointing.
March 2, 2025
If you like Buffy or Twilight, then you are going to love this!🧛
It was sooo good! It was funny, sexy, interesting…
I wish it would have been a series and also more spice wouldn’t hurt🫦👀
It was sooo good! It was funny, sexy, interesting…
I wish it would have been a series and also more spice wouldn’t hurt🫦👀
June 18, 2025
Refreshing, cute and fun
I absolutely loved this story! The concept was original, the characters were funny and interesting. It was a good cozy thrill. 10/10 would recommend to anyone that like vampires and playing role play video games!!!!
I absolutely loved this story! The concept was original, the characters were funny and interesting. It was a good cozy thrill. 10/10 would recommend to anyone that like vampires and playing role play video games!!!!
August 1, 2025
oh my gosh
This story was fantastic, I loved the book so much.
Cade and Bonnie make an absolutely perfect couple. The story was cheesy and romantic in all the right ways i highly recommend it!:)
This story was fantastic, I loved the book so much.
Cade and Bonnie make an absolutely perfect couple. The story was cheesy and romantic in all the right ways i highly recommend it!:)
November 18, 2024
loved this!
This story was just what I needed. I love following Rebel on her writing journey. Her books never disappoint! You’ll fall in love with this story too, I promise!
This story was just what I needed. I love following Rebel on her writing journey. Her books never disappoint! You’ll fall in love with this story too, I promise!
January 15, 2025
My god I ate this book UP. This book made me ugly cry. Cade the man that you are 😭😭😭
January 20, 2025
What a light, fun story. Very enjoyable and I will definitely be looking for her earlier fantasy.
April 4, 2025
This was really funny and cute! A bit predictable but it's well written and a comfort read for sure
December 22, 2025
One of my top books for 2025!! ❤️😘 romance, banter, and HEA ending! Nice break from the horror books I was reading
May 12, 2026
DNF at 50% :(. i wanted to like this, but the writing is extremely juvenile and has many grammatical errors. the plot has potential! just very cringey and poorly written.
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