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Night Lore
In a world where magic and power reign supreme, one young fae named Atreya holds the key to breaking the chains of tyranny. Decades after the brutal War of Fallen Skies, Atreya finds herself at the mercy of King Ramses Blackwater, who seeks to exploit her burgeoning powers for his own ruthless ambitions. As Atreya navigates the treacherous landscape of court politics and forbidden love, she must confront the dark secrets of her past and the true cost of her destiny. With the fate of entire realms hanging in the balance, Atreya must summon the courage to defy her oppressors and forge her own path. Will she become the pawn in their game of thrones, or the champion who brings hope to a world on the brink of destruction?
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354 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2024
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About the author
Genesis Batista
11 books51 followersI started writing when I was twelve. A poem here and there that gradually turned into more complex stories and worlds that I was trying to escape into.
That's it. That's the gist. Can we get back to fantasy lands now?
That's it. That's the gist. Can we get back to fantasy lands now?
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September 27, 2024
Great read!!
🌟I received this as an arc🌟
This is my first book by this author and will definitely not be my last.
I enjoyed reading this book start to finish. It ended on a twist and cliffhanger. the fmc Atreya is about to kick some ass in the next book. I just know it. I am looking forward to reading the rest of her story.
🌟I received this as an arc🌟
This is my first book by this author and will definitely not be my last.
I enjoyed reading this book start to finish. It ended on a twist and cliffhanger. the fmc Atreya is about to kick some ass in the next book. I just know it. I am looking forward to reading the rest of her story.
October 14, 2024
Humans, Fae, and vampires... royalty, shields, power... Atreya, our MFC, winds her way through life being used since she was a child. She deals with an abusive husband/king who only wants to use her. As a tool. A bargaining chip. A story weaved with betrayal, loss, and even love in its multiple forms. This isn't your romantic swoon read. This is so much more. Left on a cliffhanger but wanting more.
September 26, 2024
Captivating story that keeps you intrigued the whole story.
October 15, 2024
This book just kept me hooked! I’m not into fantasy that much but I was hooked!! I love when there’s a strong FMC and all the twist and turns obviously had me also!! Definitely recommend!!
October 16, 2024
I liked how this one unfolded alot. It is a great medieval type vibe of a book.
My only two issues are the fae portion almost wasnt there other than the powers to the point I thought they were human while I was reading. And thats not to say it took you out of the story. I actually liked not being reminded every five seconds that we were dealing with fae. So really it wasnt that big of an issue, I just kept forgetting.
And my other issue was some of this got repetitive a tad for story details. Felt like we kept going backwards.
The story was beautifully written other than that and you could really feel and relate to the main character. The twists do get ya and they arent really massive ones that smack you but they rather touch you with a feather light touch.
I will be reading the next one.
I thank the author for this gift to read early.
My only two issues are the fae portion almost wasnt there other than the powers to the point I thought they were human while I was reading. And thats not to say it took you out of the story. I actually liked not being reminded every five seconds that we were dealing with fae. So really it wasnt that big of an issue, I just kept forgetting.
And my other issue was some of this got repetitive a tad for story details. Felt like we kept going backwards.
The story was beautifully written other than that and you could really feel and relate to the main character. The twists do get ya and they arent really massive ones that smack you but they rather touch you with a feather light touch.
I will be reading the next one.
I thank the author for this gift to read early.
October 14, 2024
This fantasy novel delivers high-stakes action, intricate plotting, and subtle motivations. With a rich tapestry of fantasy elements, witty dialogue, deception, and betrayal, the narrative is engaging from start to finish. The author effectively establishes the story's foundation, allowing readers to witness character development and growth throughout. The conclusion adeptly sets the stage for a sequel, leaving readers eager for more.
October 15, 2024
I really wanted to like this one, but I could not get into it. A wise friend of mine once said sometimes a book isn't for you. The cover is gorgeous, which is what drew me in. It is set in a fae world following the tragedies of a war that happened and what happened after. Overall, it just wasn't my cup of tea.
January 13, 2025
This book is amazing Im not going to give spoilers but I definitely could not put it down!
October 31, 2024
"Night Lore" by Genesis Batista is a beautifully imaginative tale brimming with creativity and whimsy. The vibrant world and quirky characters are captivating, yet the narrative often feels overwhelming, as it juggles too many ideas at once. Pacing issues and lengthy passages can disrupt engagement, while several intriguing concepts remain underexplored, leaving me wanting more depth. Despite its enchanting premise, I found myself both fascinated and lost, yearning for a more focused exploration of its rich potential. While I truly wanted to love this book, it ultimately left me wanting.
November 24, 2024
Night Lore is set in a fae world, primarily following the life of Atreya. The story spans approximately 200 years and follows Atreya as she navigates life through royal and political turmoil.
Firstly, Atreya is a breath of fresh air. We meet her as a young fae, and while many other authors make young female characters naïve, Atreya immediately exudes intelligence and strength. Of course we see her mature throughout the story, but she starts out strong and I’d really love to see more authors do this.
Secondly, I would not categorize this as a romance, and I mean that in a good way. There are spicy moments, but they’re more transactional to match the mood of the scene. Atreya deals with a lot, and her romantic feelings take a backseat to protecting the people around her. This fantasy novel has it all and romance isn't the main focus.
Also, bravo on the battle/fight scenes. They were well thought out and kept an appropriate pace. Fantastic imagery, I felt I was right there watching it in person.
I generally dislike cliffhangers, and even though we didn’t get all the answers, I was pleasantly surprised by the ones we did get.
I struggled a bit in the beginning. The prologue was lengthy and there were quite a few time jumps. I would’ve liked more backstory in the first quarter of the book, as I think the time skipped was an opportunity to develop the characters a bit more. It would've given me the chance to really despise Ramses vs. being told I should in the following chapter.
There were some editing issues. I noticed a few misspells and grammar issues, which can easily be overlooked. There were instances where two characters had dialogue in one paragraph, and it was unclear who was speaking. I found this to be distracting and had to reread the paragraph a couple of times to figure out who was talking.
The time jumps and editing issues almost put my review a bit lower, but at the end of the day, I really enjoyed this book. I see this being a long series that keeps its edge in each book, and with some proper editing, this would easily have been a 5 star.
I’m excited to see how Atreya kicks ass in the next book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Firstly, Atreya is a breath of fresh air. We meet her as a young fae, and while many other authors make young female characters naïve, Atreya immediately exudes intelligence and strength. Of course we see her mature throughout the story, but she starts out strong and I’d really love to see more authors do this.
Secondly, I would not categorize this as a romance, and I mean that in a good way. There are spicy moments, but they’re more transactional to match the mood of the scene. Atreya deals with a lot, and her romantic feelings take a backseat to protecting the people around her. This fantasy novel has it all and romance isn't the main focus.
Also, bravo on the battle/fight scenes. They were well thought out and kept an appropriate pace. Fantastic imagery, I felt I was right there watching it in person.
I generally dislike cliffhangers, and even though we didn’t get all the answers, I was pleasantly surprised by the ones we did get.
I struggled a bit in the beginning. The prologue was lengthy and there were quite a few time jumps. I would’ve liked more backstory in the first quarter of the book, as I think the time skipped was an opportunity to develop the characters a bit more. It would've given me the chance to really despise Ramses vs. being told I should in the following chapter.
There were some editing issues. I noticed a few misspells and grammar issues, which can easily be overlooked. There were instances where two characters had dialogue in one paragraph, and it was unclear who was speaking. I found this to be distracting and had to reread the paragraph a couple of times to figure out who was talking.
The time jumps and editing issues almost put my review a bit lower, but at the end of the day, I really enjoyed this book. I see this being a long series that keeps its edge in each book, and with some proper editing, this would easily have been a 5 star.
I’m excited to see how Atreya kicks ass in the next book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 1, 2024
I am reviewing an ARC copy of this book. Very minor spoilers incoming...
I went into this one not knowing anything about the author or the story (sometimes it's more fun that way), and I'm glad I did because every climactic scene or plot twist felt just that much more exciting for it. I also had no idea it was the start of a new series, and I ended the book feeling very impatient for the follow-up to be released.
Night Lore takes place after a war between kings, and the ongoing battles that follow, popping up throughout the book, help to set the tone for much of the story. When people call this one a dark romance, they really do mean dark - the FMC, Atreya, starts off as a child preparing to be married off to a fae king, Ramses. Initially, she loves and wants to please and honor her husband, but Ramses is a brute. There is nothing about him as a character that makes him redeemable, and as a reader, I wanted nothing more than to see Atreya leave him. But decades flow by as we see her be repeatedly abused - physically and psychologically - by her husband, wavering between trying to love him (and be loved by him) and trying to find an escape.
It seems everybody wants to use Atreya as a pawn in their game. Her husband only marries her for her fearsome power, and the rebel king (who is otherwise a genuinely likeable guy) and his court hope to somehow use her against Ramses in order to win their fight against him. All the while, there's something very mysterious about Atreya's origins that may also play a part in this battle of wills between the vile Ramses and the rebels.
There are some twists in this story that I was not expecting, including a quiet -and somewhat heart wrenching- love story in no way related to Ramses. As secrets were revealed throughout the course of the story, I found myself falling in love with characters I thought I should hate. This is one that leaves you guessing all the way to the end. I can't wait to see what happens next for these characters!
I went into this one not knowing anything about the author or the story (sometimes it's more fun that way), and I'm glad I did because every climactic scene or plot twist felt just that much more exciting for it. I also had no idea it was the start of a new series, and I ended the book feeling very impatient for the follow-up to be released.
Night Lore takes place after a war between kings, and the ongoing battles that follow, popping up throughout the book, help to set the tone for much of the story. When people call this one a dark romance, they really do mean dark - the FMC, Atreya, starts off as a child preparing to be married off to a fae king, Ramses. Initially, she loves and wants to please and honor her husband, but Ramses is a brute. There is nothing about him as a character that makes him redeemable, and as a reader, I wanted nothing more than to see Atreya leave him. But decades flow by as we see her be repeatedly abused - physically and psychologically - by her husband, wavering between trying to love him (and be loved by him) and trying to find an escape.
It seems everybody wants to use Atreya as a pawn in their game. Her husband only marries her for her fearsome power, and the rebel king (who is otherwise a genuinely likeable guy) and his court hope to somehow use her against Ramses in order to win their fight against him. All the while, there's something very mysterious about Atreya's origins that may also play a part in this battle of wills between the vile Ramses and the rebels.
There are some twists in this story that I was not expecting, including a quiet -and somewhat heart wrenching- love story in no way related to Ramses. As secrets were revealed throughout the course of the story, I found myself falling in love with characters I thought I should hate. This is one that leaves you guessing all the way to the end. I can't wait to see what happens next for these characters!
January 2, 2025
A crown for the child from the depth of despair,
A throne for the one with night’s own stare,
A kingdom awaits for the heir of the night,
To rise from the shadows and claim their night.
Vampires and Fae, humans and royalty, an FMC who we love and her abusive husband who we love to hate… and let’s not forget the action and fight scenes, witty banter, deception and betrayal, and of course the spice. All the makings of a wonderfully unique fantasy that you won’t be able to get enough of. The delightfully crafted twists keep the pages turning… all the way to the doozy of a cliff hanger.
This story follows Atreya, the FMC who is strong and intelligent despite her age (not in an unrealistic way) as she has had to mature having a difficult childhood. She thinks she finds an escape when she is married off to Ramses, the Fae king, but soon finds out that he is just the next one in line to abuse her. His obsession with power leads him to put her on a dark and emotional roller coaster. She is eager to love her husband, and be loved by him… but the abuse just continues leaving her wanting to flee. Then comes the rebel king, who also wishes to use her, to end the tyranny of Ramses. She feels like she is seemingly a never-ending pawn in someone else’s games. Will she learn to harness herself, side with the rebels, or is she too beaten down to follow her own will?
The worldbuilding is descriptive and is easy to resonate with, colorfully eccentric characters that are perfectly captured, and battle scenes that were so descriptive it was just like watching a movie. I also really appreciated how although starting out Atreya was intelligent for her age; she was still able to mature over time and wasn’t stuck as a stagnant character, we were able to watch her grow. Genesis Batista just gets me!!! It’s like she is strumming all the right cords to draw me in and keep me yearning for more of her work.
A throne for the one with night’s own stare,
A kingdom awaits for the heir of the night,
To rise from the shadows and claim their night.
Vampires and Fae, humans and royalty, an FMC who we love and her abusive husband who we love to hate… and let’s not forget the action and fight scenes, witty banter, deception and betrayal, and of course the spice. All the makings of a wonderfully unique fantasy that you won’t be able to get enough of. The delightfully crafted twists keep the pages turning… all the way to the doozy of a cliff hanger.
This story follows Atreya, the FMC who is strong and intelligent despite her age (not in an unrealistic way) as she has had to mature having a difficult childhood. She thinks she finds an escape when she is married off to Ramses, the Fae king, but soon finds out that he is just the next one in line to abuse her. His obsession with power leads him to put her on a dark and emotional roller coaster. She is eager to love her husband, and be loved by him… but the abuse just continues leaving her wanting to flee. Then comes the rebel king, who also wishes to use her, to end the tyranny of Ramses. She feels like she is seemingly a never-ending pawn in someone else’s games. Will she learn to harness herself, side with the rebels, or is she too beaten down to follow her own will?
The worldbuilding is descriptive and is easy to resonate with, colorfully eccentric characters that are perfectly captured, and battle scenes that were so descriptive it was just like watching a movie. I also really appreciated how although starting out Atreya was intelligent for her age; she was still able to mature over time and wasn’t stuck as a stagnant character, we were able to watch her grow. Genesis Batista just gets me!!! It’s like she is strumming all the right cords to draw me in and keep me yearning for more of her work.
January 24, 2025
Evil and Cruelty . . .
There is so much action taking place in this story that the reader will be glued to the pages to see what’s happening next! The young Fae Atreya Ward is an intelligent and likable character who has had a difficult life, drawing the attention of greedy and selfish men who want to use her for their own advancement. Married off to Ramses Blackwater, hoping for love, she encounters the cruel Fae King who takes pleasure in beating and abusing her, trying to make her submit to his control but finding her strength frustrating as he continues his abuse. Then the rebel king enters the story, also wishing to use her for his own ends, but she finds out the truth as she discovers and goes through the pages of his journal. Sketches of people she recognized were on those pages. At first she enjoys the light-hearted sketches, but they begin to turn sinister, the images frightening. Solaris’ symbol was on those pages. She came to a page displaying a woman in a prison cell, holding a baby. The baby was taken from her and the focus switched to depicting the baby’s growth through childhood… until she recognizes the young woman on the next page was her. This journal was showing her own life and growth from infancy to the present. The baby had been her… which meant the woman in the cell was her mother! She hadn’t died when Atreya was born, as she had been told. They lied to her. Had Ramses been part of this too? Could she still be alive? How will this change her path now? Is she ready to bring hope to the people? Or will they end her life rather than let her discover more of the truth?
There is so much action taking place in this story that the reader will be glued to the pages to see what’s happening next! The young Fae Atreya Ward is an intelligent and likable character who has had a difficult life, drawing the attention of greedy and selfish men who want to use her for their own advancement. Married off to Ramses Blackwater, hoping for love, she encounters the cruel Fae King who takes pleasure in beating and abusing her, trying to make her submit to his control but finding her strength frustrating as he continues his abuse. Then the rebel king enters the story, also wishing to use her for his own ends, but she finds out the truth as she discovers and goes through the pages of his journal. Sketches of people she recognized were on those pages. At first she enjoys the light-hearted sketches, but they begin to turn sinister, the images frightening. Solaris’ symbol was on those pages. She came to a page displaying a woman in a prison cell, holding a baby. The baby was taken from her and the focus switched to depicting the baby’s growth through childhood… until she recognizes the young woman on the next page was her. This journal was showing her own life and growth from infancy to the present. The baby had been her… which meant the woman in the cell was her mother! She hadn’t died when Atreya was born, as she had been told. They lied to her. Had Ramses been part of this too? Could she still be alive? How will this change her path now? Is she ready to bring hope to the people? Or will they end her life rather than let her discover more of the truth?
April 9, 2025
Atreya is an orphan, her parents unknown and dead since birth, and she has become the ward of the mad, spiteful, yet handsome King Ramses. They end up getting married and long story short, he doesn’t treat her well at all. Atreya has to try to live as Queen at a court where the King is a terrible fae being, while remaining true to herself and her values.
So what worked?
The prose is lyrical, the mood and tension impeccable. It’s just a beautifully wrought story where Atreya’s motivations, feelings and sense of slipping control very much become its own character. Genesis Batista knows how to handle language, no doubt.
The world is interesting. Dark, yet hopeful; magical, yet very real.
What could be better?
The world has so much potential. It’s a world where the world building would have deserved some more time because there is a richness lurking around the corner. And the same goes for the characters. They just don’t fully develop, seem a little flat and one-dimensional. I don’t sense any romantic tension between Atreya and her love interest(s?), yet I’m supposed to buy they’re near enough soul mates?
I think the time hops are leaving out some serious story building. The glimpses, events and scenes that are crucial to the decisions and driving factors of the main characters become secondary to the plot so it’s hard to ride along.
All in all, I truly enjoyed the language handling but I couldn’t get into this book. I won’t continue with the series.
I had an e-review copy provided by Booksirens — many thanks for the opportunity to review this one!
So what worked?
The prose is lyrical, the mood and tension impeccable. It’s just a beautifully wrought story where Atreya’s motivations, feelings and sense of slipping control very much become its own character. Genesis Batista knows how to handle language, no doubt.
The world is interesting. Dark, yet hopeful; magical, yet very real.
What could be better?
The world has so much potential. It’s a world where the world building would have deserved some more time because there is a richness lurking around the corner. And the same goes for the characters. They just don’t fully develop, seem a little flat and one-dimensional. I don’t sense any romantic tension between Atreya and her love interest(s?), yet I’m supposed to buy they’re near enough soul mates?
I think the time hops are leaving out some serious story building. The glimpses, events and scenes that are crucial to the decisions and driving factors of the main characters become secondary to the plot so it’s hard to ride along.
All in all, I truly enjoyed the language handling but I couldn’t get into this book. I won’t continue with the series.
I had an e-review copy provided by Booksirens — many thanks for the opportunity to review this one!
January 20, 2025
I received Night Lore so that I could catch up on Atreya and Eldra’s story before I read my ARC The Stars of Ember.
In the prologue you are dropped into the end of the War of Fallen Skies, Eldra believes he has lost his love and runs to his new kingdom as to protect the rest of his people. Then we jump to 50 years later and we meet Atreya, a ward of King Ramses Blackwater. It is confusing at first who she is and why she is important to Ramses. Then he forces her into the battle arena to fight a large feline creature and her powers present during the fight and who she has killed is revealed.
Many years of jumps and POV changes. There are things that are left unanswered and it is frustrating but at a point it circles back around and everything begins to fall into place. Ramses is an absolutely horrible king and husband. I can’t wait to move into Stars of Ember as that ending has me in a chock hold and I can’t wait for Ramses to be dethroned, whichever way that may be. And for the found family I know is to come, has to come. The first 50% is a lot of story and world building, hold on because it is so worth continuing.
In the prologue you are dropped into the end of the War of Fallen Skies, Eldra believes he has lost his love and runs to his new kingdom as to protect the rest of his people. Then we jump to 50 years later and we meet Atreya, a ward of King Ramses Blackwater. It is confusing at first who she is and why she is important to Ramses. Then he forces her into the battle arena to fight a large feline creature and her powers present during the fight and who she has killed is revealed.
Many years of jumps and POV changes. There are things that are left unanswered and it is frustrating but at a point it circles back around and everything begins to fall into place. Ramses is an absolutely horrible king and husband. I can’t wait to move into Stars of Ember as that ending has me in a chock hold and I can’t wait for Ramses to be dethroned, whichever way that may be. And for the found family I know is to come, has to come. The first 50% is a lot of story and world building, hold on because it is so worth continuing.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 12, 2025
I chose this as an ARC after reading the synopsis and was so glad I did. First time reading a book by this author. Gripping and interesting storyline set in the fae world where we also encounter dragons and vampires. We follow Atreya the main character over a number of years from childhood to adulthood and her tyrant guardian turned husband Ramses. The author does a very good job making us dislike him.
The story is mainly told from the POV of Atreya but also 1/2 other characters at times. My only negative is at 2 points in the book we suddenly get a re cap of what’s occurred previously which I found a bit odd and unnecessary. I ended up skim reading this part. I’ve already downloaded book 2 and can’t wait to read it. Again I and an advanced copy of this book and leave my review voluntarily.
The story is mainly told from the POV of Atreya but also 1/2 other characters at times. My only negative is at 2 points in the book we suddenly get a re cap of what’s occurred previously which I found a bit odd and unnecessary. I ended up skim reading this part. I’ve already downloaded book 2 and can’t wait to read it. Again I and an advanced copy of this book and leave my review voluntarily.
January 23, 2025
Dragons, vampires, power, and magic, this book had it all!
Power is everything, and Atreya is born an orphan, not knowing her bloodline becomes queen to King Ramses. But she isn't treated with love and respect by her King she's his to do with as he pleases! Thrown into a battle by her King, her power emerges, making her do things she doesn't want to do!
There are promises in secret and clues left by loved ones taken away too soon. Aliances are made with others to try to take the king down. Now, her son Vryseris is being trained to be the next in line by her ruthless king.
I can't wait for book 2 to hopefully see King Ramses get what's coming to him! If you love fantasy, you'll love this book!
Power is everything, and Atreya is born an orphan, not knowing her bloodline becomes queen to King Ramses. But she isn't treated with love and respect by her King she's his to do with as he pleases! Thrown into a battle by her King, her power emerges, making her do things she doesn't want to do!
There are promises in secret and clues left by loved ones taken away too soon. Aliances are made with others to try to take the king down. Now, her son Vryseris is being trained to be the next in line by her ruthless king.
I can't wait for book 2 to hopefully see King Ramses get what's coming to him! If you love fantasy, you'll love this book!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 24, 2025
I tried reading this because I was lucky enough to get an ARC of book two. The synopsis sounded great, so I was looking forward to giving this a try. Unfortunately, I had to put it down after 100 pages. There was potential but it fell flat. The story is very confusing because it bounces back and forth between two characters and also different time periods. This type of writing can be done well, but this felt clunky. I finally put it down after it jumped forward a year and skipped over what felt like vital plot development. The author tried to create angst and empathy towards the two main characters, but there was no background and exploration of their characters to connect the reader to them and their plight. I just simply didn’t care. I’m sorry to say I wouldn’t recommend this book.
November 5, 2024
I received this as an ARC ✨
I haven’t read anything from this author before but rest assured, I will be back.
I was NOT expecting that twist at the end! Maybe I should have…like I knew but I just, didn’t think. WOW! & that cliffhanger! Wheeew. I am looking forward to seeing how the rest of this story will unfold.
I have soooo many questions.
While I would not consider anything about this (at this current point) to be Romance. There is clear and real love shown in various ways outside of HIM. Really tugged at my heart strings.
You know a bad guy is written ‘good’ when you are mentally screeching about all the ways he can go straight to—
I haven’t read anything from this author before but rest assured, I will be back.
I was NOT expecting that twist at the end! Maybe I should have…like I knew but I just, didn’t think. WOW! & that cliffhanger! Wheeew. I am looking forward to seeing how the rest of this story will unfold.
I have soooo many questions.
While I would not consider anything about this (at this current point) to be Romance. There is clear and real love shown in various ways outside of HIM. Really tugged at my heart strings.
You know a bad guy is written ‘good’ when you are mentally screeching about all the ways he can go straight to—
January 3, 2025
Gripping!
Between the prologue and time jumps in the beginning I wasn’t sure what to expect, but by chapter three I was hooked. I pay attention to foreshadowing and always try to predict things when I read, and while I was able to predict some things, other twists were a complete surprise!
The “spicyness” was just right for my liking. While I enjoy some spice in books, I tend to get bored with it and start scanning past sex scenes to get back to the storyline. I didn’t feel the need to do so in this book, it had just the right amount of spice sprinkled in to add some heat, but not make me get bored with it.
I cannot WAIT to read book two!
Between the prologue and time jumps in the beginning I wasn’t sure what to expect, but by chapter three I was hooked. I pay attention to foreshadowing and always try to predict things when I read, and while I was able to predict some things, other twists were a complete surprise!
The “spicyness” was just right for my liking. While I enjoy some spice in books, I tend to get bored with it and start scanning past sex scenes to get back to the storyline. I didn’t feel the need to do so in this book, it had just the right amount of spice sprinkled in to add some heat, but not make me get bored with it.
I cannot WAIT to read book two!
January 14, 2025
This was 3.5⭐ for me
I was SO into the story, until the large time jumps. It's hard to stay connected to a character when you have such large time jumps forward.
I love the changes that occur to the character's personality after all that time, but I feel like a lot of the chunk of the book could've been better spent enduring those years with her and watching her change over that time, I would've rathered that to have been more character-driven.
She does go through a lot on page, don't get me wrong. This girl endures some devastating life happenings, it's very well-written and I did enjoy really it. Will be reading the next to see what happens ❤️
I was SO into the story, until the large time jumps. It's hard to stay connected to a character when you have such large time jumps forward.
I love the changes that occur to the character's personality after all that time, but I feel like a lot of the chunk of the book could've been better spent enduring those years with her and watching her change over that time, I would've rathered that to have been more character-driven.
She does go through a lot on page, don't get me wrong. This girl endures some devastating life happenings, it's very well-written and I did enjoy really it. Will be reading the next to see what happens ❤️
January 16, 2025
I am unsure how to start the review for this absolute masterpiece. So I’ll with this, mind the trigger warnings. There are some heavy-ish topics.
From the first chapter I was sucked into a world of war, magic, dragons, fae and much more. There was a LOT of world building. The characters were all very dynamic and just amazingly written.
The story itself was fantastic. With some plot twists that I didn’t see coming, which was amazing. It was like BAM and my mind was absolutely blown by one of them in particular (you’ll have to read it yourself to find out!)
It does end on a cliff-hanger. Though not a massive one it is enough of one to leave me wanting more.
From the first chapter I was sucked into a world of war, magic, dragons, fae and much more. There was a LOT of world building. The characters were all very dynamic and just amazingly written.
The story itself was fantastic. With some plot twists that I didn’t see coming, which was amazing. It was like BAM and my mind was absolutely blown by one of them in particular (you’ll have to read it yourself to find out!)
It does end on a cliff-hanger. Though not a massive one it is enough of one to leave me wanting more.
April 3, 2025
This was a 3.5 but I just can't bring myself to round up to 4 stars
Super interesting story and very unique perspective! This is a faerie fantasy and I really appreciate the way the author's take on the concept of fae life timelines being so different from human timelines. Lots of time jumps that make sense for the world because the fae live for SO long relative to humans. I thought that was a really cool detail! That being said, this way of telling the story made me feel detached from the characters. I had a hard time connecting with anyone or feeling invested in what was happening which left me overall underwhelmed.
Super interesting story and very unique perspective! This is a faerie fantasy and I really appreciate the way the author's take on the concept of fae life timelines being so different from human timelines. Lots of time jumps that make sense for the world because the fae live for SO long relative to humans. I thought that was a really cool detail! That being said, this way of telling the story made me feel detached from the characters. I had a hard time connecting with anyone or feeling invested in what was happening which left me overall underwhelmed.
January 25, 2025
Night Lore by Genesis Batista is an exciting fantasy novel filled with intense action, intricate storytelling, and carefully crafted character motivations. The book blends a rich array of fantastical elements, sharp dialogue, and themes of deceit and betrayal, ensuring the reader’s attention never wavers. Batista expertly establishes the world and its characters, providing a solid foundation for their growth throughout the story. The ending skillfully hints at what’s to come, leaving readers eager for the next chapter in the series.
December 1, 2024
ARC Review ✨️
☆Fantastic Story♡
This was such a great fantasy read! There's a strong FMC, amazing dialog, humans, Fae, vampires, and much more! I was completely captivated within the first couple of chapters. The author did some incredible work on this one. I couldn't believe that cliffhanger, and I'm super excited to see what comes next!
Thanks so much to the author and Booksprout for the ARC!
☆Fantastic Story♡
This was such a great fantasy read! There's a strong FMC, amazing dialog, humans, Fae, vampires, and much more! I was completely captivated within the first couple of chapters. The author did some incredible work on this one. I couldn't believe that cliffhanger, and I'm super excited to see what comes next!
Thanks so much to the author and Booksprout for the ARC!
December 9, 2024
The book had me hooked from the very beginning, so I couldn't put it down. It is a dark fantasy novel, so check the trigger warnings before reading! I loved Atreya as she is very well developed but most importantly complexly written and she is a very strong character. The vivid writing style makes it easy to dive into this world. I'm really looking forward to the next book!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 20, 2024
This was a strong start to the Night Lore series, it was a strong opening chapter and enjoyed the vampire element going on through the story. I was hooked from the first page and was invested in the characters in this world. Genesis Batista has a strong writing style and was glad everything worked overall, I'm excited for the next book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 1, 2025
A Must Read
The story line was intriguing and had me wanting to know what happened next. The magical realm Batista creates is exciting. The journey that the FMC goes through has many secrets, strengths, challenges, and the slow burn kept me hopeful. The cliffhanger she left this on has me jumping into the second story! Truly enjoyed this book and would recommend if magic, elves, battles, and love intrigue you.
The story line was intriguing and had me wanting to know what happened next. The magical realm Batista creates is exciting. The journey that the FMC goes through has many secrets, strengths, challenges, and the slow burn kept me hopeful. The cliffhanger she left this on has me jumping into the second story! Truly enjoyed this book and would recommend if magic, elves, battles, and love intrigue you.
March 29, 2025
I’m intrigued by where this storyline is going, with that said it a bit repetitive in some parts of the book. Overall it is a refreshing fantasy; complete with political intrigue and dragons during tyrannical reign post war. Im a sucker for dragons so I am gunna keep on going in this series. Ramses is truly a memorable villain and cannot wait to watch his downfall. Excuse me while I go read book 2 to find out whats next in Atreya’s journey.
November 18, 2024
This book had me intrigued from the very beginning. A dark, captivating story with a phenomenal twist. I got this book as an arc and finished it in just three days. I cannot wait to see what the next book in the series has in store. I will be making myself comfortable on the cliff this book left me on 🫠
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