In this story of fear and forgiveness, a crazed vampire murders the world's leader on live television and declares himself king, which starts a war between vampires, werewolves, and humans. And he wins. Fifty-six years later, werewolves and humans are spread out across the Seven Dark Cities, used as slaves and blood bags. Their people fear and blame each other for the miserable nightmare their lives have become.
Cade is a werewolf. And a killer. And just barely able to protect the family he created.
Sal is a human. And a slave-that's-not-really-a-slave. And getting tired of watching the people around her die.
When Cade is chosen to take part in a slaughter where only one person will walk away, and Sal is chosen to serve him, they both have to What is worth dying for?
Sarah Carpenter was born in rural Michigan, and has been obsessed with books since third grade, when she would hide under her covers at night, reading by flashlight hours after her bedtime. She has been writing crazy stories for years, but only now has she stopped being a chicken and started sharing her tales. She enjoys spending time with her family, singing in the shower, and dancing like a fool. Sarah hopes you enjoy her first Young Adult, romantic, supernatural, action-packed, light-hearted, dystopian, violent, uplifting story about a love that changes everything. *Seriously, how do other authors manage to categorize their stories as one thing? #Jealousy
You know, it's been so long since I read a 'vampire' book that was different, but this one has ticked that particular box for me, along with many others. The world has changed, and not everyone thinks that it is a good thing. The vampires are now ruling supreme, whilst shifters are the ones providing the muscle on the farms and mines, working in harsh conditions; and the humans are slaves, and have to wear red to show their position as a 'blood bag'.
This story really starts when Cade is chosen to represent his city in a fight in which there is literally only one winner. It is last one standing (think of Roman gladiators!). Sal is chosen to be one of the human servants who will look after the shifters until such time as they go and fight.
This book is violent, funny, vicious, and hopeful. My heart was in my mouth every time a vampire came near Sal. Cade does a fantastic job of trying to speak to Sal without the vampires knowing. With sweet, yet hot, romance, this book was a delight that I just couldn't put down. I am definitely looking forward to reading more by this author.
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
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