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The Very Devil, Herself!
Beginning in the late 1600s we follow Alexandra on a journey through history which is filled with blood, fear, and terror. Alexandra is a supernatural creature who must feast on human flesh and blood to survive. For over 200 years this immortal woman has to prowl the dirty streets of London in search of her next victim until the King of England decides to employ her special skills to hunt real life serial killers for his needs instead. “Horrifying, Terrifying, & Captivating from cover to cover.”
558 pages, Paperback
Published March 1, 2016
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Loren Molloy
15 books49 followersLoren Molloy won her first award in 2005 for Best Young Poet. This was the catalyst to the creation of her first published book Black Dreams and Shattered Illusions. Loren has been writing books ever since.
When Loren isn't writing or researching for her next novel she spends time watching Horror movies, walking outdoors in her beautiful home state of New York, and interacting with others through her social media accounts.
When Loren isn't writing or researching for her next novel she spends time watching Horror movies, walking outdoors in her beautiful home state of New York, and interacting with others through her social media accounts.
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August 13, 2016
As intriguing as I anticipated this thriller to be, I was constantly irritated by typos and the dialogue, which was not in keeping with the time. Alexander is a deeply flawed untrusting character and her journey doesn't start with how she found herself tethered to, what she refers to as the beast.
I found Alexander and her interaction with Old Samuel and chestnut eyes interesting and had there been attempt by the author to make the scene more authentic in terms of the period in which this thriller was set, I would have enjoyed it more.
I found Alexander and her interaction with Old Samuel and chestnut eyes interesting and had there been attempt by the author to make the scene more authentic in terms of the period in which this thriller was set, I would have enjoyed it more.
April 24, 2016
This is a brilliant story, which I enjoyed from beginning to end. First, let me say that I don't normally read fantasy/vampire books. I find them dark and gory, which this one is as well, but it has an edge to it that kept me hooked, mostly because the author manages to make the central character very human.
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
April 19, 2016
I received this book and thought: Ok, cool, haven't read a vampire book in a while. However, Alexandra is not a vampire. She is the bone crunching, flesh eating Devil herself! (with heart)
The story mostly focuses on a period of time in Alexandra's life when she prowls the streets of London looking for victims to tame her beast. Until one night when she loses control and eventually finds herself living a double life and employed to hunt killers for The King of England. She seems to find a balance, living with what she is and finding happiness with people who accept her and care for her.
It touches slightly on her past, and skips forward quickly. I am hoping there will be more stories of Alexandra, how she came to be, and perhaps more stories of her assignments for the King.
Fun & enjoyable read.
I received my copy of this book through Goodreads First Reads program
The story mostly focuses on a period of time in Alexandra's life when she prowls the streets of London looking for victims to tame her beast. Until one night when she loses control and eventually finds herself living a double life and employed to hunt killers for The King of England. She seems to find a balance, living with what she is and finding happiness with people who accept her and care for her.
It touches slightly on her past, and skips forward quickly. I am hoping there will be more stories of Alexandra, how she came to be, and perhaps more stories of her assignments for the King.
Fun & enjoyable read.
I received my copy of this book through Goodreads First Reads program
May 15, 2017
It took me awhile but after finally finishing The Very Devil Herself by Loren Molloy I have to say it truly is an amazing pickup for any horror fan. From beginning to end I couldn't put it down, sadly I had to since I had other reviews to do, and you can easily get lost in it just to find out whatever comes next.
I enjoy supporting indie writers especially those who do fantastic work and follow their dreams and aren't afraid to go for it.
From the vivid characters, such as Alexandra, Daniel, Charles, King George and the fact that I could easily picture the entire book play out as I read it. Really don't want to Spoil the story for those who haven't read it yet but, a brief description of the book is that Alexandra is an immortal cannibal who feeds on humans to live when the King of England discovers her he makes her work for him catching murderers.
I can't wait to read Loren Molloy's recent book, The Storyteller of Pain. She is definitely a writer to look out for and who is doing extraordinary work.
I enjoy supporting indie writers especially those who do fantastic work and follow their dreams and aren't afraid to go for it.
From the vivid characters, such as Alexandra, Daniel, Charles, King George and the fact that I could easily picture the entire book play out as I read it. Really don't want to Spoil the story for those who haven't read it yet but, a brief description of the book is that Alexandra is an immortal cannibal who feeds on humans to live when the King of England discovers her he makes her work for him catching murderers.
I can't wait to read Loren Molloy's recent book, The Storyteller of Pain. She is definitely a writer to look out for and who is doing extraordinary work.
February 20, 2018
Couldn't finish this . The writing was off . I liked the premise but it was poorly conceived .
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Meh. Did not finish. Not creepy enough, not historical esp. the dialogue, writing was at a remove from any emotion on the page.
June 30, 2016
Warning: This review may contain SPOILERS
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
When I first read the book’s description, I was automatically drawn in. I’m a sucker for the paranormal so I was excited to read what I expected to be a run-of-the-mill vampire-like tale told in a regency setting. I immediately placed the book that I was currently reading aside and dove right in. Please note that although the book’s description states that the main character is a cannibal, I couldn’t help but think of her as a vampire. Therefore, all references in this review will refer to Alexandra as a “vampire” instead of a “cannibal.”
With the book now completed, I can honestly say that it is in no way perfect but it also provided moments of entertainment. Although there were several spots that were overlooked by the editor, the overall story was able to shine through. Several things stood out to me while reading so I’ll address them one at a time.
• Alexandra/Lady Odessa- Our main character is introduced as an introverted, cold-blooded killer. Unlike the vampires we’ve come to know, she must actually consume human flesh to survive but she chooses to only feed on drunken men (initially) as she poses as a prostitute. I fully expected to hate her since the reader was given an uncensored front-row seat to her meals but surprisingly, she was my favorite character. I loved how she learned to control herself around humans that she cared about and how she eventually decided to only feed upon those humans that made the conscious decision to become monsters and were condemned to death anyway. Overall, I thought that she was extremely relatable and by the end of the book, I was satisfied with her growth.
• Daniel- In my opinion, this seemed to be such a huge lost opportunity. Daniel’s character seemed to represent the light to Alexandra’s darkness and through his initial compassion, Alexandra was able to find her own humanity. I also felt that all of the elements of a strong, romantic relationship seemed to be there but if it was ever acted upon, the reader was never given the chance to see it. Instead, the author zooms so far into the future that Daniel is no longer around yet Alexandra is still working for the king while using her old prostitute alias. I felt that the majority of Daniel’s life was omitted for no real reason and after learning of his death, I wondered why the bulk of the book focused mainly on restoring his social status if the results were never going to be revealed.
• Charles- This character felt completely unnecessary. I honestly thought that Alexandra was going to eat him eventually but she disappointed me.
• Marguerite and Nathaniel- These characters weren’t exactly bad but I felt that they were a little unbelievable. Alexandra told both of them what she eats and neither one of them thought twice about it. To make it worse, they both actively helped to bring in her dinner and then disposed of the remains. Different time period or not, I’m sure someone would have flipped out at some point.
• Time Jumps- I don’t know if it was just me but there were times when I had no clue when something was happening. For example, the initial scenes with a young “Old Samuel” left me wondering if it was all just a memory because one minute he was telling her about herself and belting out pearls of wisdom and the next he was old and bedridden waiting to be mercy killed by Alexandra. Time jumps like this happen throughout the book and it really made the story hard to follow at times.
• Alexandra’s Abilities- None of them are explained and only seem to manifest themselves at opportune moments deus ex machina style.
• Alexandra’s Service to the King(s)- This was completely pointless. Unlike the traditional vampire, Alexandra was not given any major weaknesses and could have easily escaped basically any dangerous situation that she found herself in. It only made a little sense when she was trying to help restore Daniel’s good name, status, and place in society.
• The Overall Plot- To put it plainly, there didn’t seem to be one. The only time a plot seemed to emerge was along with the Lady Odessa scheme but once that climax was thwarted, it all seemed to fly out of the window. The rest of the book was spent simply following Alexandra around with no real direction.
Overall, this was an interesting interpretation of the vampire. It had its ups and downs but I can say that the story kept my attention for the most part. Based on the graphic details of Alexandra’s meals and the sheer amount of gore, this book is obviously not for everyone. Those interested in this type of content should give it a try.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
When I first read the book’s description, I was automatically drawn in. I’m a sucker for the paranormal so I was excited to read what I expected to be a run-of-the-mill vampire-like tale told in a regency setting. I immediately placed the book that I was currently reading aside and dove right in. Please note that although the book’s description states that the main character is a cannibal, I couldn’t help but think of her as a vampire. Therefore, all references in this review will refer to Alexandra as a “vampire” instead of a “cannibal.”
With the book now completed, I can honestly say that it is in no way perfect but it also provided moments of entertainment. Although there were several spots that were overlooked by the editor, the overall story was able to shine through. Several things stood out to me while reading so I’ll address them one at a time.
• Alexandra/Lady Odessa- Our main character is introduced as an introverted, cold-blooded killer. Unlike the vampires we’ve come to know, she must actually consume human flesh to survive but she chooses to only feed on drunken men (initially) as she poses as a prostitute. I fully expected to hate her since the reader was given an uncensored front-row seat to her meals but surprisingly, she was my favorite character. I loved how she learned to control herself around humans that she cared about and how she eventually decided to only feed upon those humans that made the conscious decision to become monsters and were condemned to death anyway. Overall, I thought that she was extremely relatable and by the end of the book, I was satisfied with her growth.
• Daniel- In my opinion, this seemed to be such a huge lost opportunity. Daniel’s character seemed to represent the light to Alexandra’s darkness and through his initial compassion, Alexandra was able to find her own humanity. I also felt that all of the elements of a strong, romantic relationship seemed to be there but if it was ever acted upon, the reader was never given the chance to see it. Instead, the author zooms so far into the future that Daniel is no longer around yet Alexandra is still working for the king while using her old prostitute alias. I felt that the majority of Daniel’s life was omitted for no real reason and after learning of his death, I wondered why the bulk of the book focused mainly on restoring his social status if the results were never going to be revealed.
• Charles- This character felt completely unnecessary. I honestly thought that Alexandra was going to eat him eventually but she disappointed me.
• Marguerite and Nathaniel- These characters weren’t exactly bad but I felt that they were a little unbelievable. Alexandra told both of them what she eats and neither one of them thought twice about it. To make it worse, they both actively helped to bring in her dinner and then disposed of the remains. Different time period or not, I’m sure someone would have flipped out at some point.
• Time Jumps- I don’t know if it was just me but there were times when I had no clue when something was happening. For example, the initial scenes with a young “Old Samuel” left me wondering if it was all just a memory because one minute he was telling her about herself and belting out pearls of wisdom and the next he was old and bedridden waiting to be mercy killed by Alexandra. Time jumps like this happen throughout the book and it really made the story hard to follow at times.
• Alexandra’s Abilities- None of them are explained and only seem to manifest themselves at opportune moments deus ex machina style.
• Alexandra’s Service to the King(s)- This was completely pointless. Unlike the traditional vampire, Alexandra was not given any major weaknesses and could have easily escaped basically any dangerous situation that she found herself in. It only made a little sense when she was trying to help restore Daniel’s good name, status, and place in society.
• The Overall Plot- To put it plainly, there didn’t seem to be one. The only time a plot seemed to emerge was along with the Lady Odessa scheme but once that climax was thwarted, it all seemed to fly out of the window. The rest of the book was spent simply following Alexandra around with no real direction.
Overall, this was an interesting interpretation of the vampire. It had its ups and downs but I can say that the story kept my attention for the most part. Based on the graphic details of Alexandra’s meals and the sheer amount of gore, this book is obviously not for everyone. Those interested in this type of content should give it a try.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 16, 2016
Disclaimer: I was given this book for free in return for an honest review.
Overall I really enjoyed this book. The characters were engaging, I really like Alexandra. She was the type of person who stood up for others, and she was really great. The rest of the characters were great too. The story was engaging, I read it in less than two days.
The only thing that was really distracting for me was the modern language the characters, especially Alexandra used. People in the 17th and 18th century probably didn't use the words wow, or any of the other slang words she used. It really distracted me from the story, and that was its main downfall. I'm not sure if it was my copy or not, but there were a lot of errors that an editor should have caught. They were also quite distracting.
Overall a good story, but I would've definitely given it a higher rating if it weren't for the two big things I mentioned above. Still, a great story and a fun read. Especially if you like your monsters gory.
Overall I really enjoyed this book. The characters were engaging, I really like Alexandra. She was the type of person who stood up for others, and she was really great. The rest of the characters were great too. The story was engaging, I read it in less than two days.
The only thing that was really distracting for me was the modern language the characters, especially Alexandra used. People in the 17th and 18th century probably didn't use the words wow, or any of the other slang words she used. It really distracted me from the story, and that was its main downfall. I'm not sure if it was my copy or not, but there were a lot of errors that an editor should have caught. They were also quite distracting.
Overall a good story, but I would've definitely given it a higher rating if it weren't for the two big things I mentioned above. Still, a great story and a fun read. Especially if you like your monsters gory.
June 6, 2021
I received this Book in exchange for an honest review. My views are my own.
This book had so much promise. I was completely sucked in by the premise and then I hit a massive wall and had a falling out with the novel. The novel is set in a historical time period but the dialogue and mannerisms were modernized to the point that it was jarring and not befitting. Alexandra was far too independent for the time period; no amount of money would distract from her being a lone woman who comes and goes at all hours of the night. People were absolutely terrified of demons and witches, she would have been pegged immediately as one or both. There was just so much inconsistency with the novel that it ruined it for me. Which was disappointing because, if done right, this would have been a superb novel and easily would have been a 4 or 5 star read for me.
Cross posted to Shh, I am Reading. Please visit me for more reviews!
This book had so much promise. I was completely sucked in by the premise and then I hit a massive wall and had a falling out with the novel. The novel is set in a historical time period but the dialogue and mannerisms were modernized to the point that it was jarring and not befitting. Alexandra was far too independent for the time period; no amount of money would distract from her being a lone woman who comes and goes at all hours of the night. People were absolutely terrified of demons and witches, she would have been pegged immediately as one or both. There was just so much inconsistency with the novel that it ruined it for me. Which was disappointing because, if done right, this would have been a superb novel and easily would have been a 4 or 5 star read for me.
Cross posted to Shh, I am Reading. Please visit me for more reviews!
August 18, 2016
I absolutely loved this book from cover to cover :) Loren does an amazing job of making tlher words become vivid images in your mind...the book is about Alexandra who is an immortal cannibal in Victorian era London who feeds off the flesh of her poor victims...who joins the hunt for serial killers and the quest to bring them to justice. I can not wait for Ms . Molloy's next Novel "Storyteller of Pain"
April 4, 2016
I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this book, and I was pleasantly surprised.
What starts out as a day in the life of a vampire turns into the hunt for a monster...but it doesn't stop there.
This tongue-in-cheek vampire novel was a fun read, although the speech patterns and colloquialisms were more fitting to the modern day than 1700's London.
What starts out as a day in the life of a vampire turns into the hunt for a monster...but it doesn't stop there.
This tongue-in-cheek vampire novel was a fun read, although the speech patterns and colloquialisms were more fitting to the modern day than 1700's London.
July 13, 2016
A story about a flesh eating, blood sucking demon named Alexandra. She struggles to keep her beast tamed but succumbs to the hunger everytime. Help comes in the form of a wise human, old samuel. Despite being a demon, she still feels all human emotions. This is the story about how this demon tames her beast and uses her immortality to hunt the criminals.
I would recommend this one.
I would recommend this one.
April 18, 2016
Despite the modernized language for the time era, this book is well written and has plenty of surprises at every turn of a page. Alexandra is a great protagonist with qualities fitting for the creature she is. Five stars :)
January 1, 2017
Uncaged Book Reviews
This book won’t be for everyone. If you can look beyond the editing issues, and can handle a gore-fest at times, you may like this book. It’s not perfect, but it is original and Alexandra can be quite captivating.
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This book won’t be for everyone. If you can look beyond the editing issues, and can handle a gore-fest at times, you may like this book. It’s not perfect, but it is original and Alexandra can be quite captivating.
See the full review at UncagedBooks.com
April 18, 2016
I really enjoyed reading The Very Devil Herself! It was a quick read - I couldn't put it down! I loved the character of Alexandra! I would love to read more about her :)
April 4, 2017
This was my first read from this Author and I was given a free copy of this novel for an honest review. The main character, Alexandar, who is a vampire who also needs to consume human flesh is very captivating and so I read the story in one sitting. It was nice that her character was also set against the male character of Daniel, who is able to bring out the 'softer' side of this Vampire and together they rid London of 'monsters.' I would have liked to have been more immersed in the world the characters found themselves and there were a few typos but overall this was a good read.
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