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Bloodtithe: A Watcher's Tale
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Expected 14 Feb 26We watch, we keep balance, we do not interfere.Until we had no choice.
Across the dominions, every power has its counterpart. But the scales shattered when Count Drako Vladrovic defied divine design and bound his heart to Amina Umbrescu, a mage-born servant far beneath his station. Their forbidden love, consummated beneath the Blue Blood Moon, created what should never have existed; a Shadowborne, the first of his kind.
Tragedy answered their union. Amina’s dying breath unleashed the prophecy that would doom the Vladrovic bloodline for three centuries; a curse that ensured no Vladrovic would ever love without losing everything.
Until now.
Dacian Vladrovic, commander of the Legion and the last heir of a cursed throne, stands on the brink of that prophecy’s final reckoning. And beside him rises Zrelina Umbrescu; the descendant of the woman who doomed his line, and the only one powerful enough to awaken the gargoyle buried beneath his vampire skin. Together, they must defy fate itself as enemies become lovers, as smoldering passion turns to ruinous devotion, and as a war of blood, stone, and destiny ignites.
The angst is ruinous.
The passion is feral.
The smut is unapologetically unholy.
Some love stories demand sacrifice.
Some destinies demand defiance.
But theirs demands a… Bloodtithe.
Across the dominions, every power has its counterpart. But the scales shattered when Count Drako Vladrovic defied divine design and bound his heart to Amina Umbrescu, a mage-born servant far beneath his station. Their forbidden love, consummated beneath the Blue Blood Moon, created what should never have existed; a Shadowborne, the first of his kind.
Tragedy answered their union. Amina’s dying breath unleashed the prophecy that would doom the Vladrovic bloodline for three centuries; a curse that ensured no Vladrovic would ever love without losing everything.
Until now.
Dacian Vladrovic, commander of the Legion and the last heir of a cursed throne, stands on the brink of that prophecy’s final reckoning. And beside him rises Zrelina Umbrescu; the descendant of the woman who doomed his line, and the only one powerful enough to awaken the gargoyle buried beneath his vampire skin. Together, they must defy fate itself as enemies become lovers, as smoldering passion turns to ruinous devotion, and as a war of blood, stone, and destiny ignites.
The angst is ruinous.
The passion is feral.
The smut is unapologetically unholy.
Some love stories demand sacrifice.
Some destinies demand defiance.
But theirs demands a… Bloodtithe.
428 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication February 14, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
I will say that the ending broke me. I cried.
Overall, I enjoyed this book even if it frustrated and passed me off at times. I feel that there were a lot of issues. This story has so much potential, but I think the authors tried to pack in too much and failed at the initial relationship building. It felt abrupt and awkward. If done differently, I could see this world, this tale, getting a 5/5 stars and being epic.
DO NOT let my review keep you from reading and making your own opinion. If you get frustrated and tempted to DNF it, just push through. Most of my questions were answered, even if in unsatisfactory ways.
The dialog at times was jarring or even cringe.
There were parts that feel like they could have been struck completely. Most of the chapters by the Watchers, honestly.
This should have been more books and fleshed out more. More attention given to building up the interactions between the characters. Perhaps one day they will actually redo this as an extended duology or trilogy and really do it justice.
I think it's worth the read, but it would have best been restructured a bit. Some stories can jump around, others, like this, leave me frustrated with seemingly huge inconsistencies that are only resolved later. Not ones that seemed planned, though they were, but they feel like glaring mistakes that detract from the experience until you stumble on the bit that resolves that later on. This book did not do that part well.
Overall, I enjoyed this book even if it frustrated and passed me off at times. I feel that there were a lot of issues. This story has so much potential, but I think the authors tried to pack in too much and failed at the initial relationship building. It felt abrupt and awkward. If done differently, I could see this world, this tale, getting a 5/5 stars and being epic.
DO NOT let my review keep you from reading and making your own opinion. If you get frustrated and tempted to DNF it, just push through. Most of my questions were answered, even if in unsatisfactory ways.
The dialog at times was jarring or even cringe.
There were parts that feel like they could have been struck completely. Most of the chapters by the Watchers, honestly.
This should have been more books and fleshed out more. More attention given to building up the interactions between the characters. Perhaps one day they will actually redo this as an extended duology or trilogy and really do it justice.
I think it's worth the read, but it would have best been restructured a bit. Some stories can jump around, others, like this, leave me frustrated with seemingly huge inconsistencies that are only resolved later. Not ones that seemed planned, though they were, but they feel like glaring mistakes that detract from the experience until you stumble on the bit that resolves that later on. This book did not do that part well.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Where Blood, Stone, and Ancient Prophecies Collide
Bloodtithe is a masterclass in dark fantasy romance, expertly blending "enemies-to-lovers" tension with an epic, centuries-old prophecy. Reminiscent of Throne of Glass, the narrative balances a looming war with the feral chemistry between Dacian and Zrelina. The world-building is immersive, featuring a ruinous bloodline curse and high-heat spice—including creative gargoyle shifter elements—that remains unapologetically intense. For those seeking an angsty, fated love story that defies time and space, this is a standout read. Book 2 cannot come soon enough.
Bloodtithe is a masterclass in dark fantasy romance, expertly blending "enemies-to-lovers" tension with an epic, centuries-old prophecy. Reminiscent of Throne of Glass, the narrative balances a looming war with the feral chemistry between Dacian and Zrelina. The world-building is immersive, featuring a ruinous bloodline curse and high-heat spice—including creative gargoyle shifter elements—that remains unapologetically intense. For those seeking an angsty, fated love story that defies time and space, this is a standout read. Book 2 cannot come soon enough.
December 25, 2025
OMG this book was amazing! I need book 2 ASAP 🤗
Enemies to lovers
Destiny
Second Chances
Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️
I absolutely loved this book. It gives TOG vibes in the best of ways, our characters are finding themselves and their purpose whilst a war is on the horizon. Epic love that endures throughout time and space. Did I mentioned a smexy scene involving a gargoyle and his tail? Oh yeah this book has everything and so much MORE!!!
Enemies to lovers
Destiny
Second Chances
Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️
I absolutely loved this book. It gives TOG vibes in the best of ways, our characters are finding themselves and their purpose whilst a war is on the horizon. Epic love that endures throughout time and space. Did I mentioned a smexy scene involving a gargoyle and his tail? Oh yeah this book has everything and so much MORE!!!
December 31, 2025
I was given this book as an arc. This is my opinion of it.
This book was amazing I really enjoyed it. Was a good book to end 2025 on.
Tropes:
Enemies to lovers
Destiny
Second Chances
Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Epic love that endures both time and space. This book was everything I needed and more can’t wait for book 2.
This book was amazing I really enjoyed it. Was a good book to end 2025 on.
Tropes:
Enemies to lovers
Destiny
Second Chances
Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Epic love that endures both time and space. This book was everything I needed and more can’t wait for book 2.
January 1, 2026
I was an ARC for this book and all I can say was WOW. The story line was amazing. Enemies to lovers was perfect!!!! I don't usually choose Fantasy books but I would read this over and over again!!! Need book two now!!!!
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
The world building is amazing, the plot is addictive and chaos is delicious! pretty order your copy today! YOU WILL LOVE IT, where a parachute for the cliff lol GLORIOUS!
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