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Blood Trilogy #4
I Am the Night
He was chased, beaten, stabbed and left to die alone in the woods. But death granted him a gift, a second chance at life, if only he was willing to become the night.Now he must face secrets hidden in a past that should have been his, of a life he should have lived, if only those who should have loved him hadn't feared him so much...
100 pages, ebook
Published June 25, 2019
8 people want to read
About the author
Ruth Miranda
34 books80 followers"As soon as I learned my ABC I was writing stories."
Ruth Miranda is a Portugal born and raised author who feels more comfortable around words than people, especially if those words happen to be in English, a language she once taught for a living - amongst other varied jobs. She started making up stories in her head as a child, to put herself to sleep, but the stories kept growing with her, so eventually, they needed to be put to paper. Her published work includes The Preternatural Series and Blood Trilogy, as well as the romance novel Danseur and the Byanamese Romance series. You can find her being social on Instagram under the handle @ruth__miranda, where she shares snippets of upcoming and published work, and on her Patreon, where she posts thoughts on writing, deleted scenes, and an online novel. Find it here https://www.patreon.com/RuthMiranda
Ruth Miranda is a Portugal born and raised author who feels more comfortable around words than people, especially if those words happen to be in English, a language she once taught for a living - amongst other varied jobs. She started making up stories in her head as a child, to put herself to sleep, but the stories kept growing with her, so eventually, they needed to be put to paper. Her published work includes The Preternatural Series and Blood Trilogy, as well as the romance novel Danseur and the Byanamese Romance series. You can find her being social on Instagram under the handle @ruth__miranda, where she shares snippets of upcoming and published work, and on her Patreon, where she posts thoughts on writing, deleted scenes, and an online novel. Find it here https://www.patreon.com/RuthMiranda
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August 10, 2019
Ruth Miranda has a way with words that really pulls me into her books.
I Am the Night is a continuation of the Blood Trilogy series. It takes place inbetween the first and second novels, but it's still one marvelous read.
In this little novella, we take a peek into Marcus's life. His back story of becoming a vampire is more fleshed out this time around. I have to say that I really enjoyed it, despite all of it's brutality. There's lots of blood, gore and sex yet it doesn't feel over the top. Somehow, Ruth also manages to mix in the raw emotion and crazy roller coaster that Marcus is going through. The highs and the lows are all present, and somehow she moves seamlessly from one to the other. It's really intriguing to read, to be brutally honest.
I was totally addicted to the Blood trilogy, so this little novella made perfect sense to me. I wouldn't recommend picking this story up unless you've at least read the first book in that series. It won't make much sense otherwise. I'd label this book a "companion" novel to that main series. I'd like to see more little side stories like this one in the Blood trilogy series. It's such a good series with so much plot and development! It deserves little stories like this to keep it alive!
I'd give this book an R rating for the intense horror of blood and death. It's not overly horrific, but if you don't like hearing about vampires killing people or blood then this book won't be for you!
Overall, this book is epic! I love Ruth Miranda and her work! It's no surprise that I'd binge read this book in one sitting too. It was well worth the wait and I hope Ruth brings some more books my way!
Five out of five stars!
I received this book for free from the author, Ruth Miranda, in exchange for an honest review.
I Am the Night is a continuation of the Blood Trilogy series. It takes place inbetween the first and second novels, but it's still one marvelous read.
In this little novella, we take a peek into Marcus's life. His back story of becoming a vampire is more fleshed out this time around. I have to say that I really enjoyed it, despite all of it's brutality. There's lots of blood, gore and sex yet it doesn't feel over the top. Somehow, Ruth also manages to mix in the raw emotion and crazy roller coaster that Marcus is going through. The highs and the lows are all present, and somehow she moves seamlessly from one to the other. It's really intriguing to read, to be brutally honest.
I was totally addicted to the Blood trilogy, so this little novella made perfect sense to me. I wouldn't recommend picking this story up unless you've at least read the first book in that series. It won't make much sense otherwise. I'd label this book a "companion" novel to that main series. I'd like to see more little side stories like this one in the Blood trilogy series. It's such a good series with so much plot and development! It deserves little stories like this to keep it alive!
I'd give this book an R rating for the intense horror of blood and death. It's not overly horrific, but if you don't like hearing about vampires killing people or blood then this book won't be for you!
Overall, this book is epic! I love Ruth Miranda and her work! It's no surprise that I'd binge read this book in one sitting too. It was well worth the wait and I hope Ruth brings some more books my way!
Five out of five stars!
I received this book for free from the author, Ruth Miranda, in exchange for an honest review.
July 18, 2019
I've come to expect gritty and hard-hitting stories from this author, and she didn't disappoint with her latest offering "I Am the Night". A companion novella to the stunning "Blood" trilogy, it fills in the backstory of the mysterious twin Marcus, telling the tale told in "Blood" from his perspective.
Sometimes when an author does this I feel they are merely milking an existing tale, but this was definitely not the case here. The story was fresh and original and gave insights into events and characters only briefly touched on in the trilogy.
The writing is richly evocative and the author doesn't hesitate to dredge the depths of human emotion and expose to the light the very basest of human behaviour. Yes, it is shocking in places, but that is the nature of the tale and to sugarcoat or in any way try to paint events in a rosier light, would be to do a severe disservice to the tale. If you are the type of reader who is sensitive and is easily offended by books that accurately portray the seamier side of life, then I would suggest avoiding this author altogether. Ms Miranda takes no prisoners and assumes from the onset that her readers are adult enough to cope with whatever she throws at them.
And cope with it I did. I consumed this book in one sitting, and for someone with an incredibly busy life who struggles to read a book a month, that is high praise indeed.
There were a few minor typos and timeline inconsistencies, but not enough to warrant losing a star and judging by a statement I have since seen by the author, these have now been amended, so I have no hesitation in awarding this book a well deserved five stars.
Sometimes when an author does this I feel they are merely milking an existing tale, but this was definitely not the case here. The story was fresh and original and gave insights into events and characters only briefly touched on in the trilogy.
The writing is richly evocative and the author doesn't hesitate to dredge the depths of human emotion and expose to the light the very basest of human behaviour. Yes, it is shocking in places, but that is the nature of the tale and to sugarcoat or in any way try to paint events in a rosier light, would be to do a severe disservice to the tale. If you are the type of reader who is sensitive and is easily offended by books that accurately portray the seamier side of life, then I would suggest avoiding this author altogether. Ms Miranda takes no prisoners and assumes from the onset that her readers are adult enough to cope with whatever she throws at them.
And cope with it I did. I consumed this book in one sitting, and for someone with an incredibly busy life who struggles to read a book a month, that is high praise indeed.
There were a few minor typos and timeline inconsistencies, but not enough to warrant losing a star and judging by a statement I have since seen by the author, these have now been amended, so I have no hesitation in awarding this book a well deserved five stars.
August 11, 2019
The short: If you like intense reads with bloody vampires and a gritty reality that holds nothing back, READ THIS.
The long: This companion novella to The Blood Trilogy fits between Blood and Scars, books 1 & 2. It can be read alone simply for the story of a newly turned vampire learning about his new life, or with or after reading the trilogy. Where you jump in depends on what you want - if you want Marcus's POV and character development from the events in Blood before moving on to Scars, then read it after Blood. If you want the maximum emotional effect, read it after you finish Marianne.
Marcus's energy and confusion are palpable from the start as the whirlwind of his life throws everything but kindness at him. This poor boy, from a poor family, knows nothing of true friendship or love, but is intimate with ridicule and brutality. It's no surprise that he both embraces and loathes what he becomes. It speaks to the effects of abuse and the questioning nature of accepting our actions, acting on impulse, enacting revenge, learning from mistakes, and growing to love ourselves. Although it comes from a preternatural angle, the emotions are raw and quite human. The wild fluctuations of Marcus's state of mind transition seamlessly and believably. Caught in a moment where everything ever known shifts in an instant, adrenaline and base emotion deliver a powerful blow that forces us to stay on our feet however we can. Marcus's resolve makes him do just that. Life keeps kicking him, but he's not one to fall flat and get trampled.
As a fan of the original trilogy, I loved seeing Marcus's side of things from Blood, seeing his character development, and hearing his thoughts, feeling his emotions. Ruth Miranda has a distinct voice and a writing style that flows with the way many of us think. We generally don't think or speak with grammar in mind - there's a stream of thought, of words and fragments - and that's what makes slipping into Marcus's head so easy. The reader becomes one with his thoughts and, to me, that pulls you in even more. I don't mean this as a slight or insinuation that grammar is foregone. On the contrary, I feel that there is magic in the wordsmith'ing that Ruth Miranda pulls off and it sets her writing apart.
All in all, I loved all of it. It's an emotional, gritty read that tackles tough issues while delivering an entertaining and thought provoking story. I enjoyed the entire series, with Marianne standing out as the highlight and emotional peak, but this adds layers and insight into Marcus that fans will love. I'm so happy Ruth Miranda choose to write this companion novella, and, as others have said, I hope she writes more like this in the future.
The long: This companion novella to The Blood Trilogy fits between Blood and Scars, books 1 & 2. It can be read alone simply for the story of a newly turned vampire learning about his new life, or with or after reading the trilogy. Where you jump in depends on what you want - if you want Marcus's POV and character development from the events in Blood before moving on to Scars, then read it after Blood. If you want the maximum emotional effect, read it after you finish Marianne.
Marcus's energy and confusion are palpable from the start as the whirlwind of his life throws everything but kindness at him. This poor boy, from a poor family, knows nothing of true friendship or love, but is intimate with ridicule and brutality. It's no surprise that he both embraces and loathes what he becomes. It speaks to the effects of abuse and the questioning nature of accepting our actions, acting on impulse, enacting revenge, learning from mistakes, and growing to love ourselves. Although it comes from a preternatural angle, the emotions are raw and quite human. The wild fluctuations of Marcus's state of mind transition seamlessly and believably. Caught in a moment where everything ever known shifts in an instant, adrenaline and base emotion deliver a powerful blow that forces us to stay on our feet however we can. Marcus's resolve makes him do just that. Life keeps kicking him, but he's not one to fall flat and get trampled.
As a fan of the original trilogy, I loved seeing Marcus's side of things from Blood, seeing his character development, and hearing his thoughts, feeling his emotions. Ruth Miranda has a distinct voice and a writing style that flows with the way many of us think. We generally don't think or speak with grammar in mind - there's a stream of thought, of words and fragments - and that's what makes slipping into Marcus's head so easy. The reader becomes one with his thoughts and, to me, that pulls you in even more. I don't mean this as a slight or insinuation that grammar is foregone. On the contrary, I feel that there is magic in the wordsmith'ing that Ruth Miranda pulls off and it sets her writing apart.
All in all, I loved all of it. It's an emotional, gritty read that tackles tough issues while delivering an entertaining and thought provoking story. I enjoyed the entire series, with Marianne standing out as the highlight and emotional peak, but this adds layers and insight into Marcus that fans will love. I'm so happy Ruth Miranda choose to write this companion novella, and, as others have said, I hope she writes more like this in the future.
September 25, 2019
This book is narrated from Marcus’ POV and is essentially his path to meeting Caius and Marianne. It ends where Blood ends.
I loved it! I loved reading it as though I were inside Marcus’ head. The thoughts and emotions, the confusion, frustration, and tension are expressed in a way that almost makes me feel like they are my own. It makes me love Marcus and even Cai so much more than I already had.
While I think it would be beneficial to read the series to understand some of the other characters, I don’t think it would be wrong to read this after Blood either.
I loved it! I loved reading it as though I were inside Marcus’ head. The thoughts and emotions, the confusion, frustration, and tension are expressed in a way that almost makes me feel like they are my own. It makes me love Marcus and even Cai so much more than I already had.
While I think it would be beneficial to read the series to understand some of the other characters, I don’t think it would be wrong to read this after Blood either.
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