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Black Wax Vampire Trilogy #2
Scribbling the Eternal
In this sequel to The Scribbled Victims, the young and lovelorn vampire Orly Bialek is out to avenge the death of her mother by killing Mirela Cobălcescu. It would seem unachievable as the all-powerful and ever-suspicious Mirela is the source of Orly's bloodline and over five thousand years her senior. But when the opportunity for revenge presents itself, Mirela surprisingly offers Orly the impossible. In the depths of her heart, Orly is forced to reconsider her vendetta in the promise of escaping the doom of her loveless eternity.
- GenresVampires
543 pages, ebook
Published November 6, 2019
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About the author
Robert Tomoguchi
14 books74 followersRobert Tomoguchi is a Filipino and Japanese American writer based in Southern California. His work explores grief, memory, and mortality. He is a proud Banana Slug having attended Porter College at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he received his degree in Modern Literary Studies in 1995. He has authored multiple books and in 2017 he published his first full-length novel, The Scribbled Victims.
More information about Robert can be found on his author website: rtomoguchi.com.
More information about Robert can be found on his author website: rtomoguchi.com.
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January 23, 2021
Short review: I recommend this book to those who want to revisit the traditional vampire story, one with existential themes, bloody battles, and where the vampires definitely don't sparkle.
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This novel reminds me of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire, not just because of the obvious (vampires!), but because of its tone, writing style, and recurring themes. This second instalment in the Black Wax Vampire trilogy follows Orly in the aftermath of her vampire mother’s death. She’s dealing with the loneliness of losing Yelena as well as the trauma of having been turned into a vampire as a child. While she’s aging mentally, her body remains that of a twelve year old. This alone would make the book a dark and somewhat bleak read; however, the plot makes it even gloomier, taking sharp turns down dark and twisted paths. The beautiful prose and writing style makes the story compelling, and despite the dreary atmosphere and subject matter, I still felt hope that things would someday improve for Orly.
It’s been a while since I read the first book in this series, but my bad memory did nothing to affect my enjoyment of the book. Readers can easily jump into this novel without having read the first. The worldbuilding is quite phenomenal, and while the book deals with vampires, there’s so much more to the magic of eternal life. I don’t want to include any spoilers about reveals from later in the book, but even the basic premise of Orly “scribbling” pictures of people that depict their pasts has quite a unique feel to it. Magic in this world is ethereal and strangely fascinating, and while I understood how it works the majority of the time, I would probably have a hard time explaining the nuances of the supernatural to someone who hasn't read this book.
The beautiful writing style, the spooky tone, and even elements of the story reminded me of a fairy tale at times. For instance, Mirela’s obsession with being the most beautiful is not unlike the queen in Snow White. This combined with her paranoia and being the eldest of her bloodline and therefore the most powerful makes for a compelling and disturbing secondary character.
As with any good vampire book, this novel delves into existential themes. If you live forever, what’s worth living for? What matters? Perception becomes warped, priorities evolve, personalities and relationships twist into something unrecognizable. We’re getting to know the consequences of immortality just as Orly does, since she’s only twenty-two years old and is fairly new to eternal life. We follow Orly as she encounters a broad range of (after)life experiences. Emotion bleeds from every page. Grief. Jealousy. Friendship. Rage. Love.
I’m quite interested to see where the final book in this trilogy takes her!
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Full review:
This novel reminds me of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire, not just because of the obvious (vampires!), but because of its tone, writing style, and recurring themes. This second instalment in the Black Wax Vampire trilogy follows Orly in the aftermath of her vampire mother’s death. She’s dealing with the loneliness of losing Yelena as well as the trauma of having been turned into a vampire as a child. While she’s aging mentally, her body remains that of a twelve year old. This alone would make the book a dark and somewhat bleak read; however, the plot makes it even gloomier, taking sharp turns down dark and twisted paths. The beautiful prose and writing style makes the story compelling, and despite the dreary atmosphere and subject matter, I still felt hope that things would someday improve for Orly.
It’s been a while since I read the first book in this series, but my bad memory did nothing to affect my enjoyment of the book. Readers can easily jump into this novel without having read the first. The worldbuilding is quite phenomenal, and while the book deals with vampires, there’s so much more to the magic of eternal life. I don’t want to include any spoilers about reveals from later in the book, but even the basic premise of Orly “scribbling” pictures of people that depict their pasts has quite a unique feel to it. Magic in this world is ethereal and strangely fascinating, and while I understood how it works the majority of the time, I would probably have a hard time explaining the nuances of the supernatural to someone who hasn't read this book.
The beautiful writing style, the spooky tone, and even elements of the story reminded me of a fairy tale at times. For instance, Mirela’s obsession with being the most beautiful is not unlike the queen in Snow White. This combined with her paranoia and being the eldest of her bloodline and therefore the most powerful makes for a compelling and disturbing secondary character.
As with any good vampire book, this novel delves into existential themes. If you live forever, what’s worth living for? What matters? Perception becomes warped, priorities evolve, personalities and relationships twist into something unrecognizable. We’re getting to know the consequences of immortality just as Orly does, since she’s only twenty-two years old and is fairly new to eternal life. We follow Orly as she encounters a broad range of (after)life experiences. Emotion bleeds from every page. Grief. Jealousy. Friendship. Rage. Love.
I’m quite interested to see where the final book in this trilogy takes her!
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May 8, 2020
Great continuation!
After I read the first book and the teaser first chapter for the next in it I had to read this one too. Fast paced and an enjoyable read! I think I enjoyed the first one more but if you like the first one definitely give this a try too!
After I read the first book and the teaser first chapter for the next in it I had to read this one too. Fast paced and an enjoyable read! I think I enjoyed the first one more but if you like the first one definitely give this a try too!
December 15, 2022
Time for another book review! This review will be for 'Scribbling the Eternal' by Robert Tomoguchi! It has been six years since Orly lost her mother to the Vampire that created her race, and Orly has sworn revenge. Orly and Berthold move to Japan to get away from where Orly's mom died, but she soon finds herself yearning to go home. Since Orly was transformed into a vampire at a young age, she is doomed to roam the world eternally in the body of a young girl. She finds herself yearning for love, love she's sure she'll never find. Orly still mourns her mom and still wants revenge, though she's sure she'll never accomplish it. But, the source of her bloodline, the reason for her revenge, comes to her with an offer she can't refuse. An offer that could give her what she yearns for so desperately: love. Will Orly take Miera up on her offer, or will she finally carry out her revenge?
This book was my favorite in the trilogy so far. This book shows us what people are willing to do to be loved. Orly's desire for love is much like our desire for love. We feel lonely and desperate to be loved and we're willing to do anything we can to get that. This book had me in tears because I felt for Orly so strongly because that was me at one point in my life. I desired to be loved so badly, I was willing to do anything, and date anyone in order to be loved. I saw myself in Orly. This book also had me gripped because you didn't know if Orly was finally going to do whatever it took to avenge her mom, or if she was going to be willing to let her thirst for revenge go in order to get the love she desired for! Another great installment to this trilogy! I can't wait to see what the finale holds!!!! ❤
This book was my favorite in the trilogy so far. This book shows us what people are willing to do to be loved. Orly's desire for love is much like our desire for love. We feel lonely and desperate to be loved and we're willing to do anything we can to get that. This book had me in tears because I felt for Orly so strongly because that was me at one point in my life. I desired to be loved so badly, I was willing to do anything, and date anyone in order to be loved. I saw myself in Orly. This book also had me gripped because you didn't know if Orly was finally going to do whatever it took to avenge her mom, or if she was going to be willing to let her thirst for revenge go in order to get the love she desired for! Another great installment to this trilogy! I can't wait to see what the finale holds!!!! ❤
July 12, 2022
Fairly quickly into this one I felt some heavy resentment toward Orly. Though I understand she is the protagonist, Yelena was my favorite character & I can’t seem to let that go. The ending of the first book devastated me the first time I read it; and despite knowing the ending - it still did it again upon my reread.
Orly is bratty & a bit selfish… all attributes that, as a parent of teenagers, I can confirm are accurate for her age. Even her more matured *real* age is quite young and still very much in what is generally a self-centered time of one life. For about 2/3 of the book I was mad at her. I felt she was betraying Yelena & it really really got to me. The fact that I felt such strong emotions for these fictional characters tells you how successful the author was at pulling you into the story.
I’m pretty much sitting on pins & needles waiting for the 3rd installment. Highly recommend this trilogy, its well written & paced perfectly. 10/10 stars.
Orly is bratty & a bit selfish… all attributes that, as a parent of teenagers, I can confirm are accurate for her age. Even her more matured *real* age is quite young and still very much in what is generally a self-centered time of one life. For about 2/3 of the book I was mad at her. I felt she was betraying Yelena & it really really got to me. The fact that I felt such strong emotions for these fictional characters tells you how successful the author was at pulling you into the story.
I’m pretty much sitting on pins & needles waiting for the 3rd installment. Highly recommend this trilogy, its well written & paced perfectly. 10/10 stars.
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May 26, 2020
Vampires like Anne Rice used to write
The hedonism and angst which characterized Ms. Rice's vampires are all here in its eternal glory. If you liked her books, you will probably like this series. This book delves further into the background of the oldest vampires of their clan whose history goes back thousands of years. Author is a good enough writer that I enjoyed the mythology he's setting up for this clan.
The hedonism and angst which characterized Ms. Rice's vampires are all here in its eternal glory. If you liked her books, you will probably like this series. This book delves further into the background of the oldest vampires of their clan whose history goes back thousands of years. Author is a good enough writer that I enjoyed the mythology he's setting up for this clan.
July 7, 2020
Audible:I liked this,but did not love it like I did the previous book.The girl that was rescued from the ICU by a Vampires kiss is now scribbling for a very important Vampire.She is being used,forever, a child. Laura Bannister was a fine narrator.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.'
December 27, 2019
This is a superb sequel to Tomoguchi's The Scribbled Victims.
The story picks up six years after young vampire Orly Bialek lost Yelena, the immortal who created her and who she considered a mother. We see Orly, who was turned when she was twelve, dealing with numerous issues, one of which is getting revenge on Mirela, the source of her bloodline and the reason Yelena committed suicide by the sun. Her other biggest obstacle is finding someone who will love her despite her adolescent appearance. These two things converge in a way the young immortal couldn't possibly foresee: Mirela wants Orly as a lover and promises her a new, mature body. Orly must balance her desire for revenge and her desire to experience adult love, while protecting her friends from the ancient vampire making her promises.
Nothing about this book or series disappoints! Tomoguchi took vampires in a direction few have thought about taking them. Orly is hell-bent on revenge for someone she viewed as a mother, not the typical (and many times overdone) lover. The main character's actions and emotions are relatable. The author's other characters are also relatable, and I could even feel for Mirela at times. I think this a must-read for vampire-book lovers!
The story picks up six years after young vampire Orly Bialek lost Yelena, the immortal who created her and who she considered a mother. We see Orly, who was turned when she was twelve, dealing with numerous issues, one of which is getting revenge on Mirela, the source of her bloodline and the reason Yelena committed suicide by the sun. Her other biggest obstacle is finding someone who will love her despite her adolescent appearance. These two things converge in a way the young immortal couldn't possibly foresee: Mirela wants Orly as a lover and promises her a new, mature body. Orly must balance her desire for revenge and her desire to experience adult love, while protecting her friends from the ancient vampire making her promises.
Nothing about this book or series disappoints! Tomoguchi took vampires in a direction few have thought about taking them. Orly is hell-bent on revenge for someone she viewed as a mother, not the typical (and many times overdone) lover. The main character's actions and emotions are relatable. The author's other characters are also relatable, and I could even feel for Mirela at times. I think this a must-read for vampire-book lovers!
July 2, 2022
Another amazing book by Robert Tomoguchi! His writing is terrific that it pulls you so you can see the storyline and all the details in your head. I couldn’t not put the book down and truly looked forward to reading it. I highly recommend this series and author to everyone!
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