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Saving Luna
Blake died forty years ago. Luna replaced her.
Bound in blood to the ancient vampire Bron, she exists as his perfect doll—wearing a dead woman's face, speaking with a stolen voice, only dancing for her own pleasure at The Portal. Her hula hoop spins hypnotic circles under neon lights while her soul screams against a beautiful cage of borrowed flesh.
Then Aurora walks in. Brown hair like autumn leaves, eyes crackling with untamed magic, and a defiant bravery igniting Luna's dead heart. The young witch watches her dance with a hunger only matched by Luna's own—dangerous, desperate, undeniable.
Their collision behind the bar erupts in fangs and fury, magic and moonlight. Blood spills. Sparks fly. Forbidden attraction erupts between predator and prey.
Then Luna appears at Aurora's door like a moth to flame—drawn by her divine scent, starving for the fire burning deep in her witch's veins. Their first kiss tastes like rebellion. Their bodies entwine like a prayer and a sin.
But Bron crafted his masterpiece with centuries of cruelty, and he'll paint moonlit streets crimson before he surrenders his prize.
Love this dangerous was never meant to survive—because some chains are forged in hell.
But some hearts beat loud enough to break them.
Bound in blood to the ancient vampire Bron, she exists as his perfect doll—wearing a dead woman's face, speaking with a stolen voice, only dancing for her own pleasure at The Portal. Her hula hoop spins hypnotic circles under neon lights while her soul screams against a beautiful cage of borrowed flesh.
Then Aurora walks in. Brown hair like autumn leaves, eyes crackling with untamed magic, and a defiant bravery igniting Luna's dead heart. The young witch watches her dance with a hunger only matched by Luna's own—dangerous, desperate, undeniable.
Their collision behind the bar erupts in fangs and fury, magic and moonlight. Blood spills. Sparks fly. Forbidden attraction erupts between predator and prey.
Then Luna appears at Aurora's door like a moth to flame—drawn by her divine scent, starving for the fire burning deep in her witch's veins. Their first kiss tastes like rebellion. Their bodies entwine like a prayer and a sin.
But Bron crafted his masterpiece with centuries of cruelty, and he'll paint moonlit streets crimson before he surrenders his prize.
Love this dangerous was never meant to survive—because some chains are forged in hell.
But some hearts beat loud enough to break them.
149 pages, Paperback
Published October 24, 2025
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October 30, 2025
This is a vampire romance that felt a bit different from what I’m used to — but honestly, in a good way! Instead of relying on heavy lore or the usual vampire clichés, it focuses more on the romance and emotional side of things, which was really refreshing to see.
One thing that totally caught my attention was how the author handled the dual identity of Blake/Luna. I loved the contrast between Blake — the memory of who she used to be — and Luna, this creature driven by hunger and desire. It’s not something I’ve come across often in vampire fiction, and it definitely stood out. I also liked how Luna’s humanity kept slipping through the cracks; even though she’s a vampire, she didn’t fall into that “cold and heartless” stereotype. She felt unique and layered in her own way.
Aurora, on the other hand, didn’t quite click for me. I couldn’t fully connect with her emotionally, even after everything she endured for Luna. She just didn’t hit that emotional chord I was hoping for. That said, I really liked the twist surrounding the repercussions of unmaking a Nosferatu (vampire) — it’s been a while since I’ve read something like that, and it was such a cool detail.
As for the romance… it leaned heavily into the insta-love/lust trope. And while I get that it’s a novella (so there isn’t much time to build a slow-burn relationship), but I just couldn’t bring myself to care much about whether they ended up together or not.
The writing itself is super lyrical and pretty, though sometimes it leans a little too much into that style. It’s a fast-paced story with plenty of action and tension, so I was never bored, just occasionally felt like the dialogue got a bit heavy.
Overall, this one’s not bad — just different, in a mostly good way. If you’re into fantasy with a vampire twist, emotional vibes, and lush writing, you might really enjoy this one!
And of course, thank you to the author for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!
One thing that totally caught my attention was how the author handled the dual identity of Blake/Luna. I loved the contrast between Blake — the memory of who she used to be — and Luna, this creature driven by hunger and desire. It’s not something I’ve come across often in vampire fiction, and it definitely stood out. I also liked how Luna’s humanity kept slipping through the cracks; even though she’s a vampire, she didn’t fall into that “cold and heartless” stereotype. She felt unique and layered in her own way.
Aurora, on the other hand, didn’t quite click for me. I couldn’t fully connect with her emotionally, even after everything she endured for Luna. She just didn’t hit that emotional chord I was hoping for. That said, I really liked the twist surrounding the repercussions of unmaking a Nosferatu (vampire) — it’s been a while since I’ve read something like that, and it was such a cool detail.
As for the romance… it leaned heavily into the insta-love/lust trope. And while I get that it’s a novella (so there isn’t much time to build a slow-burn relationship), but I just couldn’t bring myself to care much about whether they ended up together or not.
The writing itself is super lyrical and pretty, though sometimes it leans a little too much into that style. It’s a fast-paced story with plenty of action and tension, so I was never bored, just occasionally felt like the dialogue got a bit heavy.
Overall, this one’s not bad — just different, in a mostly good way. If you’re into fantasy with a vampire twist, emotional vibes, and lush writing, you might really enjoy this one!
And of course, thank you to the author for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!
October 26, 2025
I devoured this book. It bothered me to have to put it down to come back into reality.
The chemistry between Blake/Luna and Aurora, even from the club scene was just palpable. I’ve said in many other reviews, but one of my favorite parts of books are when the two main characters can’t help but meet, look for each other and fall together. The recklessness and immediate trust, only acceptable in books, in letting this creature in without a single thought. The noticeable difference between Blake and Luna both physical and emotional, when each meets Aurora. The spice was beautifully written, so well done that it felt like a baring of souls.
Even though Crimson only appeared for like half a second, I hope she comes back in next stories. She was so mysterious and left me wanting to know more about her. And Grandma Celeste, what a lovely character. Clearly a pillar of trust for Aurora and willing to give it all for her granddaughter.
I loved the way in which it was written, the prose was incredible. I felt it all. I was wrecked and stitched back together.
Thank you to C. Dynes for providing me with an eARC.
The chemistry between Blake/Luna and Aurora, even from the club scene was just palpable. I’ve said in many other reviews, but one of my favorite parts of books are when the two main characters can’t help but meet, look for each other and fall together. The recklessness and immediate trust, only acceptable in books, in letting this creature in without a single thought. The noticeable difference between Blake and Luna both physical and emotional, when each meets Aurora. The spice was beautifully written, so well done that it felt like a baring of souls.
Even though Crimson only appeared for like half a second, I hope she comes back in next stories. She was so mysterious and left me wanting to know more about her. And Grandma Celeste, what a lovely character. Clearly a pillar of trust for Aurora and willing to give it all for her granddaughter.
I loved the way in which it was written, the prose was incredible. I felt it all. I was wrecked and stitched back together.
Thank you to C. Dynes for providing me with an eARC.
October 20, 2025
This novella was gifted to me as an ARC by the author. I typically have a hard time connecting with characters in a novella. However, Blake and Aurora were written to be fascinating. C Dynes’s impressive prose demonstrates that a whole world can be captured and shared in few words, and done exquisitely.
October 27, 2025
This is my review
I got this as an ARC read.
I devoured this in one day! I couldn’t put it down.
Wow!
Saving Luna is a dark, intense, and spicy read!
Luna’s story is heartbreaking yet powerful, trapped as Bron’s “perfect doll” while yearning for freedom and love. The chemistry between Luna and Aurora is fiery, dangerous, and completely addictive: their connection leaps off the page with magic, rebellion, and raw emotion.
The writing is vivid and haunting, full of neon-lit nights, fangs, and sparks that make every moment unforgettable. It’s the kind of book that grips your heart, refuses to let go, and leaves you thinking about it long after the last page. A beautifully twisted, thrilling, and emotional read.
I’m hoping there’s a prequel to give us an insight of those 40yrs before Luna met Aurora
10/10⭐️
I got this as an ARC read.
I devoured this in one day! I couldn’t put it down.
Wow!
Saving Luna is a dark, intense, and spicy read!
Luna’s story is heartbreaking yet powerful, trapped as Bron’s “perfect doll” while yearning for freedom and love. The chemistry between Luna and Aurora is fiery, dangerous, and completely addictive: their connection leaps off the page with magic, rebellion, and raw emotion.
The writing is vivid and haunting, full of neon-lit nights, fangs, and sparks that make every moment unforgettable. It’s the kind of book that grips your heart, refuses to let go, and leaves you thinking about it long after the last page. A beautifully twisted, thrilling, and emotional read.
I’m hoping there’s a prequel to give us an insight of those 40yrs before Luna met Aurora
10/10⭐️
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October 12, 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 stars - This one hit different
Saving Luna absolutely wrecked me in the best way.
Maybe it's because I'm 32 and Blake was 22 when she died. Young enough to have dreams, old enough to be making desperate choices to survive. That hit close. The whole "stripping to pay for law school" thing, and how she hated the heels but wore them anyway because tips? God, the specificity of that struggle felt so real.
But what really got me was Luna's voice. That caged girl screaming underneath forty years of hunger and rage. As a writer, I appreciated how Dynes handled the dual identity—Blake buried under Luna, fighting to surface. As a queer woman, I felt it. How many of us have buried parts of ourselves? How many of us have needed someone to see past what we've become to who we still are underneath?
Aurora choosing the impossible over the safe was... *fangirl scream* That's peak disaster lesbian energy, and I'm here for it. "I should run, but I'm opening the door at 4am anyway." Relatable content.
The spice was *chef's kiss*. It was sensual without being gratuitous, intimate in a way that felt earned. That scene against the foyer wall... The moonlit bedroom (IYKYK)... I had to put the book down and take a breath more than once. Dynes writes desire like it's dangerous and tender at the same time.
What surprised me most was how much the book made me feel. I cried actual tears during that clearing scene. Luna trying desperately to stop drinking but the hunger taking over, that sunrise at the end... I was a MESS. (Trust me, this is not a spoiler, lol)
Also, can we talk about Crimson, the bartender? The way she just knows things? Dragon energy is exactly what every sapphic needs watching over their chaotic choices at 2am. Where's my enigmatic dragon?
As a fellow writer, I'm in awe of the prose. It's lyrical without being purple, Gothic without being overdone. Lines like "the moon wept, the stones shivered" and "fate screamed." That's the kind of writing that makes me want to be better at my craft.
My only tiny critique: I wanted MORE. More of them learning each other outside of crisis mode. But honestly? That's just me being greedy because I fell in love with these characters.
This is the kind of book I want to press into every queer friend's hands and say "read this, trust me." It's messy and beautiful and honest about what it costs to save someone, and what it costs to let yourself be saved.
If you love:
- Morally gray vampires who cry crimson tears
- Witches who choose compassion over caution
- "I can fix her" but make it mutual healing
- Halloween vibes and ancient magic
- Spicy sapphic romance with FEELINGS
- Stories about reclaiming your identity
READ THIS BOOK.
C. Dynes, if you're reading this: thank you for giving us Blake and Aurora. Thank you for writing queer love powerful enough to break curses. And please tell me you're writing more in this world because I'm not ready to leave it.
Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go stare at the wall and process my emotions.
Saving Luna absolutely wrecked me in the best way.
Maybe it's because I'm 32 and Blake was 22 when she died. Young enough to have dreams, old enough to be making desperate choices to survive. That hit close. The whole "stripping to pay for law school" thing, and how she hated the heels but wore them anyway because tips? God, the specificity of that struggle felt so real.
But what really got me was Luna's voice. That caged girl screaming underneath forty years of hunger and rage. As a writer, I appreciated how Dynes handled the dual identity—Blake buried under Luna, fighting to surface. As a queer woman, I felt it. How many of us have buried parts of ourselves? How many of us have needed someone to see past what we've become to who we still are underneath?
Aurora choosing the impossible over the safe was... *fangirl scream* That's peak disaster lesbian energy, and I'm here for it. "I should run, but I'm opening the door at 4am anyway." Relatable content.
The spice was *chef's kiss*. It was sensual without being gratuitous, intimate in a way that felt earned. That scene against the foyer wall... The moonlit bedroom (IYKYK)... I had to put the book down and take a breath more than once. Dynes writes desire like it's dangerous and tender at the same time.
What surprised me most was how much the book made me feel. I cried actual tears during that clearing scene. Luna trying desperately to stop drinking but the hunger taking over, that sunrise at the end... I was a MESS. (Trust me, this is not a spoiler, lol)
Also, can we talk about Crimson, the bartender? The way she just knows things? Dragon energy is exactly what every sapphic needs watching over their chaotic choices at 2am. Where's my enigmatic dragon?
As a fellow writer, I'm in awe of the prose. It's lyrical without being purple, Gothic without being overdone. Lines like "the moon wept, the stones shivered" and "fate screamed." That's the kind of writing that makes me want to be better at my craft.
My only tiny critique: I wanted MORE. More of them learning each other outside of crisis mode. But honestly? That's just me being greedy because I fell in love with these characters.
This is the kind of book I want to press into every queer friend's hands and say "read this, trust me." It's messy and beautiful and honest about what it costs to save someone, and what it costs to let yourself be saved.
If you love:
- Morally gray vampires who cry crimson tears
- Witches who choose compassion over caution
- "I can fix her" but make it mutual healing
- Halloween vibes and ancient magic
- Spicy sapphic romance with FEELINGS
- Stories about reclaiming your identity
READ THIS BOOK.
C. Dynes, if you're reading this: thank you for giving us Blake and Aurora. Thank you for writing queer love powerful enough to break curses. And please tell me you're writing more in this world because I'm not ready to leave it.
Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go stare at the wall and process my emotions.
October 29, 2025
I absolutely love this book! It’s so addicting that I couldn’t put it down! It’s a about a woman that’s trapped as a vampire, trying to break free from her master, but then she meets this intriguing witch that helps the trapped woman & it turns into a fiery romance. There is some spice to the book too. If you’re into paranormal romance and you want a twist with a vampire/witch romance, this book is for you. I highly recommend it!
October 16, 2025
Loved this book
October 18, 2025
Arc copy. couldn't put it down. first time reading C. Danes and love their style
October 21, 2025
I loved this spicy witch x vampire tale. It left me wanting so much more. The characters had a great dynamic. I like the way magic was done. More please!
October 31, 2025
I this book was my first step into romance fantasy and it was absolutely amazing! 100% recommend this book to anyone that likes vampires!
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