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Forever Young
Forever Young is a modern take on a classic Gothic novel, combining horror, death, and romance. It is firmly in the tradition of the most famous books of the genre but it is also something new. The book introduces us to Jasmine, a student of the occult, newly arrived in Venice, and to Violetta, who is trapped in an ancient and violent world with no escape. After the two meet, Jasmine gradually awakes in Violetta the desire to escape.
Jasmine seems to be a lifeline for Violetta, but the relationship goes both ways and is just as likely to pull Jasmine to damnation as it is to lift Violetta to salvation, especially after Jasmine meets Sebastian, a man Violetta has known for a very long time. Initially Jasmine cannot tell if Sebastian is Violetta's friend, brother, or lover, but she does know how she feels about him.
Unfortunately, the awakening in Violetta does not go unnoticed by the man Violetta calls her father, the man who has had the greatest influence on her life, the man who refuses to let her go. Join them all, and a cast of other colorful characters, on a trip through a somber lagoon to the ancient city sitting serenely at its center, Venice, where noblemen, noblewomen, spies, magic, slaves, and monsters mix, and Jasmine is destined to learn more secrets than are healthy for her.
Jasmine seems to be a lifeline for Violetta, but the relationship goes both ways and is just as likely to pull Jasmine to damnation as it is to lift Violetta to salvation, especially after Jasmine meets Sebastian, a man Violetta has known for a very long time. Initially Jasmine cannot tell if Sebastian is Violetta's friend, brother, or lover, but she does know how she feels about him.
Unfortunately, the awakening in Violetta does not go unnoticed by the man Violetta calls her father, the man who has had the greatest influence on her life, the man who refuses to let her go. Join them all, and a cast of other colorful characters, on a trip through a somber lagoon to the ancient city sitting serenely at its center, Venice, where noblemen, noblewomen, spies, magic, slaves, and monsters mix, and Jasmine is destined to learn more secrets than are healthy for her.
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September 20, 2021
I fully enjoyed this classic Gothic novel, combining horror, death, and romance by Barbara Stanzl and Brett Fitzpatrick. The added benefit of Venice as a character in this book further enticed me to read it. It didn’t take long before I discovered the meaning of the title, “Forever Young.”
My favorite part of the book is the relationship between Violetta and Sebastian.
Spolier Alert: The back story of how Violetta turns Sebastian into a vampire, and patiently teaches him to live as such could be its own book. The depth of vampire training and explanation by the Stanzl/Fitzpatrick Author Team is the most comprehensive and descriptive I’ve read.
I enjoyed Jasmine’s friendship with Violetta, and their adventures together.
“Forever Young” proved to be an enjoyable escape, and worthy of my recommendation.
My favorite part of the book is the relationship between Violetta and Sebastian.
Spolier Alert: The back story of how Violetta turns Sebastian into a vampire, and patiently teaches him to live as such could be its own book. The depth of vampire training and explanation by the Stanzl/Fitzpatrick Author Team is the most comprehensive and descriptive I’ve read.
I enjoyed Jasmine’s friendship with Violetta, and their adventures together.
“Forever Young” proved to be an enjoyable escape, and worthy of my recommendation.
November 1, 2021
It was a good vampire novel with a good flow and interesting plot. Although I didn't completely fall in love with it. Something about it made it hard to sink my teeth in the story. I was left in feeling like the story didn't quite was what I had hoped for but not sure what I was expecting
June 11, 2019
An enjoyable escapist romp.
The main character, Jasmine, is an anthropologist collecting fairy tales and folk stories in Venice. The sense of place is beautifully evoked and the tales she collects are intriguing.
I was quickly caught up in the histories of Violetta and Sebastian - only I did wonder a little why Jasmine took so long to uncover Violetta's secret.
I am very intrigued to know where the story is going next!
The main character, Jasmine, is an anthropologist collecting fairy tales and folk stories in Venice. The sense of place is beautifully evoked and the tales she collects are intriguing.
I was quickly caught up in the histories of Violetta and Sebastian - only I did wonder a little why Jasmine took so long to uncover Violetta's secret.
I am very intrigued to know where the story is going next!
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