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Ofelia
From the author of the ground-breaking 'Deathsworn Arc' fantasy series, comes a new take on the vampire novel.
For centuries, a hidden clique of vampires ruled Europe from the shadows. Then they created Ofelia. Turned into a vampire against her will at the age of 11 in the 15th century, Ofelia has never aged.
After centuries of hunting vampires, she's on her way to Stonehenge to perform a ritual, which she hopes will restore her humanity. However, an unfortunate turn of events will see her taken for an orphan, placed in a children's home and forced to attend school.
When her copy of the ritual vanishes, she loses all hope of lifting her curse.
Worse still, it turns out she hadn't defeated all the vampires, and the one remaining vampire needs her blood to rebuild the vampire dynasty with him at the head.
Now Ofelia faces a choice: embrace her immortality and usher in a new generation of vampires, or finish what she started.
For centuries, a hidden clique of vampires ruled Europe from the shadows. Then they created Ofelia. Turned into a vampire against her will at the age of 11 in the 15th century, Ofelia has never aged.
After centuries of hunting vampires, she's on her way to Stonehenge to perform a ritual, which she hopes will restore her humanity. However, an unfortunate turn of events will see her taken for an orphan, placed in a children's home and forced to attend school.
When her copy of the ritual vanishes, she loses all hope of lifting her curse.
Worse still, it turns out she hadn't defeated all the vampires, and the one remaining vampire needs her blood to rebuild the vampire dynasty with him at the head.
Now Ofelia faces a choice: embrace her immortality and usher in a new generation of vampires, or finish what she started.
442 pages, Paperback
Published September 24, 2021
About the author
Martyn Stanley
14 books201 followersAward winning writer, Martyn Stanley is married to his wife, Rachael, and has two young children. He lives in a small village on the Staffordshire, Cheshire border and is a director at a small manufacturing unit. He has always been interested in writing, and over the years has spent many hours writing for pleasure on forums, as well as writing some short stories. "The Last Dragon Slayer" is his first novel, and his second and third books, “The Verkreath Horror” and "The Blood Queen" (along with other planned books), form part of the “Deathsworn Arc” series.
He has also authored the 'Lambton Worm' and 'Return of the Worm Slayer' a re-telling of an old English folktale and a sequel.
He has long been an avid reader of Terry Pratchett’s “Discworld,” and it was partly due to his love of this fantasy series, that he sought to write his own “epic fantasy” books. Unlike Terry Pratchett’s work, his books have a darker tone and address some adult themes, including questions of faith and moral philosophy.
Martyn has many other varied interests. He completed his Open University General Science degree and graduated with First Class Honours in 2019, the course material provided inspiration and ideas for his books. The course has also led him to read a number of other science-based books for pleasure, which has further strengthened his atheist leanings. As part of his degree he studied Creative Writing and Advanced Creative Writing - being awarded a distinction in the latter.
Martyn is interested in video games and gaming culture, particularly fantasy adventure and role-playing games. He enjoys playing the guitar, and spent a few years in a rock band during his miss-spent youth! Besides this, he has an interest in martial arts, and although no longer practising, due to family commitments, he holds a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo. This is something he would like to resume doing, time permitting!
His latest novel is the subversive YA Vampire novel, 'Ofelia'. which won the Literary Titan Silver Book Award for 2021.
Martyn won first prize for the DriveTribe 2017 Award for Best Article.
https://drivetribe.com/p/K8pjfBF2QISZ...
Martyn's 1st prize winning article:-
https://drivetribe.com/p/the-clarkson...
He has also authored the 'Lambton Worm' and 'Return of the Worm Slayer' a re-telling of an old English folktale and a sequel.
He has long been an avid reader of Terry Pratchett’s “Discworld,” and it was partly due to his love of this fantasy series, that he sought to write his own “epic fantasy” books. Unlike Terry Pratchett’s work, his books have a darker tone and address some adult themes, including questions of faith and moral philosophy.
Martyn has many other varied interests. He completed his Open University General Science degree and graduated with First Class Honours in 2019, the course material provided inspiration and ideas for his books. The course has also led him to read a number of other science-based books for pleasure, which has further strengthened his atheist leanings. As part of his degree he studied Creative Writing and Advanced Creative Writing - being awarded a distinction in the latter.
Martyn is interested in video games and gaming culture, particularly fantasy adventure and role-playing games. He enjoys playing the guitar, and spent a few years in a rock band during his miss-spent youth! Besides this, he has an interest in martial arts, and although no longer practising, due to family commitments, he holds a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo. This is something he would like to resume doing, time permitting!
His latest novel is the subversive YA Vampire novel, 'Ofelia'. which won the Literary Titan Silver Book Award for 2021.
Martyn won first prize for the DriveTribe 2017 Award for Best Article.
https://drivetribe.com/p/K8pjfBF2QISZ...
Martyn's 1st prize winning article:-
https://drivetribe.com/p/the-clarkson...
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November 11, 2021
It has been a while since I read a vampire story, but Martyn Stanley's 'Ofelia' was just what I needed. This story puts a different spin on the 'vampire' trope. In this world of Ofelia, human and vampires have coexisted for centuries. Ofelia was created by a secret group of vampires who ruled Europe from the shadows for centuries. Having become a vampire against her will at the age of 11 in the 15th century, Ofelia has never aged. She wants to become human and hopes to restore her humanity with a ceremony at Stonehenge. Her pursuit of performing the ritual that will rid her condition leads Ofelia to a children's home, where she pretends to be a normal girl and attends school. A lot of mortals come into Ofelia's life, and, despite her resolution not to form any attachments, she ends up making some good friends. Having hunted vampires for centuries, she doesn't seem to have defeated all of them, and the remaining vampire needs her blood to rebuild the vampire family.
Ofelia is an amazing heroine. She wants nothing to do with the vampire world, but is drawn into it without a choice. She is strong, opinionated and stubborn, and at over 500 years old, is ridiculously juvenile. It was endearing to see her behaving like a petulant teenager at times. She is a strong character despite many obstacles thrown at her from childhood to present. She always tries to look on the bright side, stays positive. But along with those values of hers, she is also feisty, has a lot of sass, and not a quitter, but a survivor.
One of the things I love about this book was the clarity with which it was written. There's nothing superfluous in Ofelia, nothing that shouldn't be there, and the flow, the pacing, is great. The author really puts you in the minds of the characters and in the settings and makes you fall in love or have a deep loathing for certain characters. The secondary cast of characters was a wonderful dichotomous mix of both the human and the supernatural. There were Ofelia's school friends, who were generally a mix of pretty good kids.
I like a story that makes me think of endless possibilities of how the story ends or progresses. This story has done exactly that, with it's extraordinary characters. The settings of each locale are very descriptive with rich, vivid imagery. The narration of this story was simply outstanding, it fits the story perfectly. As this story enfolds, you are dealing with twists and turns, and secrets galore that will leave you reeling.
I found 'Ofelia' to be a thoroughly enjoyable read. The first two-thirds of the book moves at a rather languid but steady pace owing to the extensive character and relationship development. After that, it almost instantly turns into a taut suspense-thriller when Ofelia's life is threatened. This is one of those books that was very difficult to put down. It will be very interesting to see where this part of the story leads in future installments. Highly recommended.
Ofelia is an amazing heroine. She wants nothing to do with the vampire world, but is drawn into it without a choice. She is strong, opinionated and stubborn, and at over 500 years old, is ridiculously juvenile. It was endearing to see her behaving like a petulant teenager at times. She is a strong character despite many obstacles thrown at her from childhood to present. She always tries to look on the bright side, stays positive. But along with those values of hers, she is also feisty, has a lot of sass, and not a quitter, but a survivor.
One of the things I love about this book was the clarity with which it was written. There's nothing superfluous in Ofelia, nothing that shouldn't be there, and the flow, the pacing, is great. The author really puts you in the minds of the characters and in the settings and makes you fall in love or have a deep loathing for certain characters. The secondary cast of characters was a wonderful dichotomous mix of both the human and the supernatural. There were Ofelia's school friends, who were generally a mix of pretty good kids.
I like a story that makes me think of endless possibilities of how the story ends or progresses. This story has done exactly that, with it's extraordinary characters. The settings of each locale are very descriptive with rich, vivid imagery. The narration of this story was simply outstanding, it fits the story perfectly. As this story enfolds, you are dealing with twists and turns, and secrets galore that will leave you reeling.
I found 'Ofelia' to be a thoroughly enjoyable read. The first two-thirds of the book moves at a rather languid but steady pace owing to the extensive character and relationship development. After that, it almost instantly turns into a taut suspense-thriller when Ofelia's life is threatened. This is one of those books that was very difficult to put down. It will be very interesting to see where this part of the story leads in future installments. Highly recommended.
November 30, 2020
Having read Martyn Stanley's "Deathsworn Arc" series, I knew this would be an enjoyable read, but I was concerned that "Ofelia" was too different for it to work. It does work - and very well! What struck me most was how well-rounded this story is. It's a YA novel, but I think it speaks to the young adult in all of us. Ofelia is a fantastic character and her story is remarkable. Why haven't you read this yet?!
My thanks to the author. This review was written voluntarily and is entirely my own, unbiased, opinion.
My thanks to the author. This review was written voluntarily and is entirely my own, unbiased, opinion.
March 12, 2021
I suspect one or two people are a little bit miffed at me, for not writing Deathsworn Arc 6 next. I know, I know - it's well overdue! The thing is though, things have been tough. My mum died of cancer last October, then while I was still reeling from that, we get Covid and lockdown. Anyone who knows anyone who's died from cancer will know, that cancer isn't a sudden death. When someone tells you someone they know died of cancer it tends to mark the end of a long and painful journey, the end of period of caring for someone and feeling helpless as they slowly, painfully deteriorate.
I started this before the crap really started hitting the fan. But I became very invested in the character and the story. I feel like this is a really new direction and a proper attempt at something fresh and new. It's also written in a fairly 'devil-may-care' way. There are snippets of foreign language sections in the book. Only small ones, and they should be comprehensible via context even if you don't understand Romanian, French or German. I know some people won't like this, but tough! This is a book for me, I found writing it cathartic.
It reminds me of that old Dylan Thomas poem, Do not go Gentle in the night, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. This is a novel which explores mortality and the morality of immortality.
Ofelia is a vampire. The novel is set in the present day, but she was turned into a vampire at the age of 11 in 14th century Brasov, Romania. She's spent nearly 600 years stuck as a child, and now, having completed a task she'd set herself, she wants to grow up and lead a normal life.
This is also a fairly educational book I think. I did quite a bit of research into this book and there are snippets of European history and culture throughout.
Another thing which I was really disappointed in when I started writing this was Brexit. I understood why many people wanted Brexit. I never wanted it myself. In my opinion, all the problems that were caused by our EU membership would have been more easily solved whilst remaining a member of the EU. I feel like Brexit was mis-sold, it wasn't really about controlling borders, or cutting red-tape. The truth of the matter is Brexit was paid for and bought by a wealthy elite looking to maintain the UK's lack of financial transparency and make a fortune by shorting the pound, then tanking the economy. Brexit makes a few people VERY rich, and most of us VERY poor.
This isn't an anti-brexit book, but it's a pro-European book. Ofelia doesn't care where people are from or what language they speak. Having lived for six hundred years she's seen borders change and cultures evolve. The fact is, life is very transient. We aren't here for long and things which seem like permanent fixtures to us are often just dust in the wind. The Berlin wall is another example, after WW2 Ofelia found herself on the eastern side of the Iron Curtain. She fled to West Berlin in 1989 - the night the border opened. Why? Because she was worried the border would close again, soon. At the same time, the years between when the wall went up and the border closed, and the night the border opened, though they seem like a lifetime to young Germans, to Ofelia, it was more of a brief inconvenience.
History will judge Brexit as it will judge Donald Trump. It's hard to understand the reality of a situation whilst you're still stuck in the middle of it. The truth is though, and the point I think which is important - is that we're better working together. All the greatest achievements of humanity have been brought about by collaboration. That's our strength - our ability to work together towards common goals. I only hope society moves back into a direction where we start to remember that.
Anyway, please, please red the book. If you can, leave me a review. I really think I got this one right, but it'd be great to learn what others think!
*Finished re-reading it 11/03/2021. I am still REALLY happy with this novel, I think it turned out great. I know some people might miss the grittiness and the dark tone of the Deathsworn Arc, but I really think this is my best work so far. I'm now working on Deathsworn Arc 6 again, and I'm now on 52k words!
Martyn Stanley
I started this before the crap really started hitting the fan. But I became very invested in the character and the story. I feel like this is a really new direction and a proper attempt at something fresh and new. It's also written in a fairly 'devil-may-care' way. There are snippets of foreign language sections in the book. Only small ones, and they should be comprehensible via context even if you don't understand Romanian, French or German. I know some people won't like this, but tough! This is a book for me, I found writing it cathartic.
It reminds me of that old Dylan Thomas poem, Do not go Gentle in the night, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. This is a novel which explores mortality and the morality of immortality.
Ofelia is a vampire. The novel is set in the present day, but she was turned into a vampire at the age of 11 in 14th century Brasov, Romania. She's spent nearly 600 years stuck as a child, and now, having completed a task she'd set herself, she wants to grow up and lead a normal life.
This is also a fairly educational book I think. I did quite a bit of research into this book and there are snippets of European history and culture throughout.
Another thing which I was really disappointed in when I started writing this was Brexit. I understood why many people wanted Brexit. I never wanted it myself. In my opinion, all the problems that were caused by our EU membership would have been more easily solved whilst remaining a member of the EU. I feel like Brexit was mis-sold, it wasn't really about controlling borders, or cutting red-tape. The truth of the matter is Brexit was paid for and bought by a wealthy elite looking to maintain the UK's lack of financial transparency and make a fortune by shorting the pound, then tanking the economy. Brexit makes a few people VERY rich, and most of us VERY poor.
This isn't an anti-brexit book, but it's a pro-European book. Ofelia doesn't care where people are from or what language they speak. Having lived for six hundred years she's seen borders change and cultures evolve. The fact is, life is very transient. We aren't here for long and things which seem like permanent fixtures to us are often just dust in the wind. The Berlin wall is another example, after WW2 Ofelia found herself on the eastern side of the Iron Curtain. She fled to West Berlin in 1989 - the night the border opened. Why? Because she was worried the border would close again, soon. At the same time, the years between when the wall went up and the border closed, and the night the border opened, though they seem like a lifetime to young Germans, to Ofelia, it was more of a brief inconvenience.
History will judge Brexit as it will judge Donald Trump. It's hard to understand the reality of a situation whilst you're still stuck in the middle of it. The truth is though, and the point I think which is important - is that we're better working together. All the greatest achievements of humanity have been brought about by collaboration. That's our strength - our ability to work together towards common goals. I only hope society moves back into a direction where we start to remember that.
Anyway, please, please red the book. If you can, leave me a review. I really think I got this one right, but it'd be great to learn what others think!
*Finished re-reading it 11/03/2021. I am still REALLY happy with this novel, I think it turned out great. I know some people might miss the grittiness and the dark tone of the Deathsworn Arc, but I really think this is my best work so far. I'm now working on Deathsworn Arc 6 again, and I'm now on 52k words!
Martyn Stanley
November 18, 2020
What a charming YA novel! Ofelia has been alive for over 500 years, but has always been an 11 year old girl. She is a vampire, maybe the last of her kind, and she wants to be human. In her quest to perform the ritual that will rid her of her condition, she ends up in a children’s home, pretending to be a normal girl. Ofelia meets a lot of mortals and, in spite of her resolution not to get attached to anyone, makes real friends. The book discusses many important issues, such as freedom, power and immortality. Seeing everybody she knew and loved die, was torture. But she also lived through moments that are now considered History. All the characters have different views on the issue, and all of them made me think. What Ofelia doesn’t know is that she’s being watched. Someone has kept a close eye on her and has plans that can change her life. Good or bad? That’s what the book is about. I enjoyed Ofelia’s dreams of her own past. They are very atmospheric and taught me a thing or two. The plot in the present was very entertaining and the final part had me cringing and cheering at once. Young readers will probably enjoy the kids’ banter. I’m not really the target audience for YA, but Ofelia has something for older readers too.
I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thank you, Martyn Stanley!
I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thank you, Martyn Stanley!
August 25, 2021
This book was sent for free by Martyn Stanley. I don't expect too much as I suppose it was for younger people. But to my surprise, it is a very nice book. Very entertaining. I did not expect this, to begin with, because it is not the style of stories that I usually read. Even more, I thought that the English language was not going to cost me, since it was a story for young people, but on the contrary, it kept me quite busy with the searches in the kindle dictionary.
I highly recommend it if you are to read this type of novel.
Thank you Martyn!!
Este libro fue enviado gratis por Martyn Stanley. No esperaba demasiado, ya que supuse que era una historia para los más jóvenes. Pero para mi sorpresa, es un libro muy bonito. Muy entretenido. Para empezar, no esperaba esto, porque no es el estilo de las historias que suelo leer. Más aún, pensé que el idioma inglés no me iba a costar, ya que era una historia para jóvenes, pero al contrario, me mantuvo bastante ocupada con las búsquedas en el diccionario kindle.
Lo recomiendo mucho si vas a leer este tipo de novelas.
¡¡Gracias Martyn !!
I highly recommend it if you are to read this type of novel.
Thank you Martyn!!
Este libro fue enviado gratis por Martyn Stanley. No esperaba demasiado, ya que supuse que era una historia para los más jóvenes. Pero para mi sorpresa, es un libro muy bonito. Muy entretenido. Para empezar, no esperaba esto, porque no es el estilo de las historias que suelo leer. Más aún, pensé que el idioma inglés no me iba a costar, ya que era una historia para jóvenes, pero al contrario, me mantuvo bastante ocupada con las búsquedas en el diccionario kindle.
Lo recomiendo mucho si vas a leer este tipo de novelas.
¡¡Gracias Martyn !!
November 11, 2020
Excellent story of an 11 year old vampire wanting to become mortal again. Filled with interesting characters and plots. A very enjoyable read. A lot of history in here, as well. So it's a fiction book, with bits of real history thrown in for a more realistic story. Ending with a fairly happy ending, made it a completely enjoyable story.
December 7, 2020
Thanks to NetGalley for access to the eARC!
Yet another clever twist on the vampire theme. Our main character, Ofelia, has been around for centuries but still looks 11 years old. She's a sweet caring little girl old vampire who has spent the last few hundred years killing off all of the other vampires in Europe. So she thinks...
Wonderful ending, by the way :)
Yet another clever twist on the vampire theme. Our main character, Ofelia, has been around for centuries but still looks 11 years old. She's a sweet caring little girl old vampire who has spent the last few hundred years killing off all of the other vampires in Europe. So she thinks...
Wonderful ending, by the way :)
November 29, 2020
Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with the opportunity to read this.
The key to immortality is something many would crave. Learning how to achieve this could put someone in a potentially powerful position. But for those who’ve been turned unwillingly, years of hiding and watching anyone you come close to die might not be quite what it seems. So it’s easy to understand Ofelia’s desire to perform an ancient ritual to make her human.
Ofelia looks eleven, but has been alive for centuries. She’s responsible for starting the Great Fire of London as she tried to eradicate vampires. Having hidden for years, when we first meet her she is on her way to Stonehenge to complete the ritual to turn human. Only things don’t go to plan.
We follow Ofelia as she tries to navigate this new world.
Knowledgeable in so many areas, but naive in others, this was an interesting idea. However, I couldn’t help but feel Ofelia was too quick to trust. Would you really be so cavalier with your life?
The focus on Ofelia developing her relationships with her new associates was necessary, but it all felt a little forced. They work out...but you’re never really expecting anything else. Our ‘villain’ is actually quite positive, but his true colours only come out once the pieces are in place to stop him. After centuries setting this up, I can’t imagine he’d not have this better sorted.
The key to immortality is something many would crave. Learning how to achieve this could put someone in a potentially powerful position. But for those who’ve been turned unwillingly, years of hiding and watching anyone you come close to die might not be quite what it seems. So it’s easy to understand Ofelia’s desire to perform an ancient ritual to make her human.
Ofelia looks eleven, but has been alive for centuries. She’s responsible for starting the Great Fire of London as she tried to eradicate vampires. Having hidden for years, when we first meet her she is on her way to Stonehenge to complete the ritual to turn human. Only things don’t go to plan.
We follow Ofelia as she tries to navigate this new world.
Knowledgeable in so many areas, but naive in others, this was an interesting idea. However, I couldn’t help but feel Ofelia was too quick to trust. Would you really be so cavalier with your life?
The focus on Ofelia developing her relationships with her new associates was necessary, but it all felt a little forced. They work out...but you’re never really expecting anything else. Our ‘villain’ is actually quite positive, but his true colours only come out once the pieces are in place to stop him. After centuries setting this up, I can’t imagine he’d not have this better sorted.
December 9, 2020
An exciting vampire tale suitable for younger readers as well as adults. There is no sex or profanities, and the horror aspect is not overwhelming (but certainly still there). What you do have is an engaging story, with mystery and an exploration of what it means to mix humanity with immortality. The characters are well developed and believable, with the kids being a solid and important part of the book.
January 21, 2022
A great many events have happened recently that have focused my mind on the vampire. (No, I’m not impaired… just keep reading.) I was told that one of my absolute idols, Anne Rice – the amazing author who brought “Interview with the Vampire” on the scene and set off an explosion in fiction where writers were all of a sudden “all about the fangs” – had died. As I mourned her loss, I was sent this particular book that, once again, brings the blood-sucking creatures into the light. And, I have to say, this particular writer should be proud that they have added their tale to the ranks of the ones who came before. In other words…Ofelia would have been a solid character to have shown up for dinner at the estate of Anne Rice’s infamous Lestat.
In this story, Ofelia is the name of the character who takes center stage. She is the ripe old age of eleven, yet she has been upright and walking on the Earth for the past 500 years. In the 15th century, against her will, Ofelia became part of the “fanged gang” but was never a girl who wanted to remain in the group. In fact, she wanted to take them down. Readers join Ofelia on her way to another famous local, Stonehenge, where she plans to perform a ritual that will, hopefully, transform her back into a human. (And…hopefully, those 500 years won’t come back at her, right?) But as she heads to this ‘wonder of the world,’ Ofelia’s path once again changes and she ends up, instead of becoming a human, becoming an orphan living in a home and going to a classroom every day.
It’s here that Ofelia meets up with all kinds of humans and, even though she’s just pretending to a be a normal little girl, she starts to make friends and take kindly to some of the people crossing her path. Worse still is that the page showing the ritual disappears, so she has no idea now how to get it done. Worse STILL, even though she’s used her time to be a vampire slayer (shout out to Buffy here, just ‘cuz), one of the fanged ones is still out there and he happens to have a goal of his own. Find Ofelia, get her blood, and rebuild the fallen dynasty of vamps so that he can lead them from here on out.
So…does Ofelia stand by her new friends even though she knows they’ll leave the Earth one day and she’ll still be stuck wandering it? Find out what happened to the ritual and find a way to get it done, no matter what the consequences may turn out to be? Or…could she take a seat beside the next most-powerful-vampire and work with him to bring about an uprising of monumental proportions? That’s a whole heck of a lot to think about when you’re only eleven…figuratively speaking, of course.
The author not only did a very good job presenting Ofelia and all the important decisions and frustrations she has to go through, but they also did their research and talked about some of the cool times in history that Ofelia lived through with her eyes wide open, bringing the readers along for a glorious ride. As with most vampire novels, the core issue is good versus evil—which is ultimately stronger and which one will win out in the end. But by adding the banter of the kids in the home, snippets of Ofelia’s past seen through her own dreams, and having the one who watches her while she remains ignorant about the power he wants to wield one day soon by utilizing her blood to do it, makes for a truly entertaining story where I never once didn’t want to see how the end would all play out.
I’ve been a huge fan of YA novels for the past two decades, at the very least. And this author just proves to me, again, why that is: The fantasy, the fun, the innocence mixed with pure emotion, everything is creative and a whole lot of fun to see play out on the page. Anne Rice would’ve been proud.
In this story, Ofelia is the name of the character who takes center stage. She is the ripe old age of eleven, yet she has been upright and walking on the Earth for the past 500 years. In the 15th century, against her will, Ofelia became part of the “fanged gang” but was never a girl who wanted to remain in the group. In fact, she wanted to take them down. Readers join Ofelia on her way to another famous local, Stonehenge, where she plans to perform a ritual that will, hopefully, transform her back into a human. (And…hopefully, those 500 years won’t come back at her, right?) But as she heads to this ‘wonder of the world,’ Ofelia’s path once again changes and she ends up, instead of becoming a human, becoming an orphan living in a home and going to a classroom every day.
It’s here that Ofelia meets up with all kinds of humans and, even though she’s just pretending to a be a normal little girl, she starts to make friends and take kindly to some of the people crossing her path. Worse still is that the page showing the ritual disappears, so she has no idea now how to get it done. Worse STILL, even though she’s used her time to be a vampire slayer (shout out to Buffy here, just ‘cuz), one of the fanged ones is still out there and he happens to have a goal of his own. Find Ofelia, get her blood, and rebuild the fallen dynasty of vamps so that he can lead them from here on out.
So…does Ofelia stand by her new friends even though she knows they’ll leave the Earth one day and she’ll still be stuck wandering it? Find out what happened to the ritual and find a way to get it done, no matter what the consequences may turn out to be? Or…could she take a seat beside the next most-powerful-vampire and work with him to bring about an uprising of monumental proportions? That’s a whole heck of a lot to think about when you’re only eleven…figuratively speaking, of course.
The author not only did a very good job presenting Ofelia and all the important decisions and frustrations she has to go through, but they also did their research and talked about some of the cool times in history that Ofelia lived through with her eyes wide open, bringing the readers along for a glorious ride. As with most vampire novels, the core issue is good versus evil—which is ultimately stronger and which one will win out in the end. But by adding the banter of the kids in the home, snippets of Ofelia’s past seen through her own dreams, and having the one who watches her while she remains ignorant about the power he wants to wield one day soon by utilizing her blood to do it, makes for a truly entertaining story where I never once didn’t want to see how the end would all play out.
I’ve been a huge fan of YA novels for the past two decades, at the very least. And this author just proves to me, again, why that is: The fantasy, the fun, the innocence mixed with pure emotion, everything is creative and a whole lot of fun to see play out on the page. Anne Rice would’ve been proud.
November 12, 2021
Since the 15th Century, Ofelia has been faced with the ultimate challenge to be forever alone and to never grow up. With growing hatred of the life she has been given, Ofelia has gathered all she needs to pursue her true desires: the dream to live among the mortals, to age beautifully year after year, and to escape the cruel world of vampirism. Being the last of her kind, she must do it quickly, or risk being trapped forever. With a companion by her side and a map in her grasp, what could go wrong?
Yet her dream of human life becomes dust when an incident takes her companion and only resources to the gateway of humanity. Ofelia is now left to her own devices when forced into what seems to be a child-like prison. From social services to medical discoveries, Ofelia continues to long for a life outside her child form. Ofelia later meets another, who offers what seems to be the crossroads to her mortal and immortal freedom. Ofelia must now choose between the destiny she has been chasing for centuries or the new future of her kind.
This exciting book jumps right into the story. Leaving character building for later, readers are treated to a dark and detailed supernatural world. Author Martyn Stanely creates suspense and sudden interest in the novel right from the very beginning, ensuring readers will be enthralled with the action and sense of supernatural adventure inherent in the story. While I would have enjoyed more character development to build a connection to the protagonist, I felt like the plot more than made up for it.
Throughout the rest of the novel, the imagery of a vampire and the interpretation of vampirism is unique and refreshing in comparison to most modern literature. The lore and backstory seems so deep and fascinating. This is a short novel, or maybe it was just a quick read that was hard to put down, either way I got through it really fast. The content is new and this dark fantasy series shows a lot of promise for vampire fans looking for an invigorating urban fantasy story.
Ofelia offers something new and refreshing on the concept of vampirism, which is hard to do in a packed genre. I look forward to seeing more character development in future novels in the series because what is given here is certainly intriguing.
Yet her dream of human life becomes dust when an incident takes her companion and only resources to the gateway of humanity. Ofelia is now left to her own devices when forced into what seems to be a child-like prison. From social services to medical discoveries, Ofelia continues to long for a life outside her child form. Ofelia later meets another, who offers what seems to be the crossroads to her mortal and immortal freedom. Ofelia must now choose between the destiny she has been chasing for centuries or the new future of her kind.
This exciting book jumps right into the story. Leaving character building for later, readers are treated to a dark and detailed supernatural world. Author Martyn Stanely creates suspense and sudden interest in the novel right from the very beginning, ensuring readers will be enthralled with the action and sense of supernatural adventure inherent in the story. While I would have enjoyed more character development to build a connection to the protagonist, I felt like the plot more than made up for it.
Throughout the rest of the novel, the imagery of a vampire and the interpretation of vampirism is unique and refreshing in comparison to most modern literature. The lore and backstory seems so deep and fascinating. This is a short novel, or maybe it was just a quick read that was hard to put down, either way I got through it really fast. The content is new and this dark fantasy series shows a lot of promise for vampire fans looking for an invigorating urban fantasy story.
Ofelia offers something new and refreshing on the concept of vampirism, which is hard to do in a packed genre. I look forward to seeing more character development in future novels in the series because what is given here is certainly intriguing.
January 6, 2022
Review: “You can’t hide from the shadows, but you can invite them to dance.” Welcome readers to another book review. This time I have a very exciting book for you all. A book that I took an instant liking to and good thing that I came across this book because otherwise, I would have missed out. Martyn Stanley’s Ofelia is a thrilling, mysterious and adventurous, Young-adult vampire novel. Ofelia an eleven-year-old girl, and she has been eleven for a couple of centuries now. Immortal and ageless, yes, Ofelia is a vampire, who was turned into one, against her will when she was eleven and human, back in the 15th century. She has spent years and years hunting vampires herself. For a ritual that will supposedly restore her humanity, but things turned out crazier than expected and she happens to get put in a Children’s home, after being mistook for an orphan. She loses her ritual book and has no hopes for ever lifting the curse of immortality from herself. It will be interesting for readers to find out if she’ll ever be successful and what are all these other challenges that she has to get through to reach her goal.
📚A very well written story. I really enjoyed the story telling, and the author’s writing style. The book is very engaging and only builds up the readers interest with every flip of pages.
📚My fellow adventure seekers, and lovers of supernatural, this is definitely a book for you. And I really want more and more people to get to read this very intriguing tale of Ofelia and find out ‘what will she choose,’ for themselves. Grab your copies today to join this mysterious ride into the life of a young (not so young) vampire, and don’t forget to share it with your friends. Happy Reading!
📚A very well written story. I really enjoyed the story telling, and the author’s writing style. The book is very engaging and only builds up the readers interest with every flip of pages.
📚My fellow adventure seekers, and lovers of supernatural, this is definitely a book for you. And I really want more and more people to get to read this very intriguing tale of Ofelia and find out ‘what will she choose,’ for themselves. Grab your copies today to join this mysterious ride into the life of a young (not so young) vampire, and don’t forget to share it with your friends. Happy Reading!
December 13, 2021
•Tired of the same old vampire love romances and human-vampire wars, we offer to you MARTYN STANLEY'S OFELIA (THE BOOK OF DEVOTH 1). It features a fascinating cover page that is both imaginative and suspenseful.
•The tale is about an 11-year-old girl named Ofelia. She was forced to become a vampire by a secret Vampire club that used to dominate Europe from the hidden pillars. She was trapped in the 15th century at that age and desired to live a mortal life. She even obtained the ritual that would transform her into a regular human being. But before she could accomplish that, a series of circumstances in the real world rendered her an orphan, and she was placed in a children's home.
•She was first apprehensive about interacting with the youngsters. But after some time, she established some excellent friends. She misplaced those ritual documents and decided to go with the flow of life. But fate has a surprise in store for her. One of the vampires desired her blood to revive the entire tribe.
•What is she going to do? Will she lose her wish to live an earthly life? How will she go up against the vampire? Purchase your version now to get all of your answers!
•The writer does an excellent job of developing the character. He began with the present-day scenario and gradually lowered the curtain to reveal the character profile of Ofelia. It will keep your attention focused on the story's exciting narrative. The plot is well-suited to young adults, but its narrative will appeal to people of all ages. Give it a shot.
Highly Recommended!!
•The tale is about an 11-year-old girl named Ofelia. She was forced to become a vampire by a secret Vampire club that used to dominate Europe from the hidden pillars. She was trapped in the 15th century at that age and desired to live a mortal life. She even obtained the ritual that would transform her into a regular human being. But before she could accomplish that, a series of circumstances in the real world rendered her an orphan, and she was placed in a children's home.
•She was first apprehensive about interacting with the youngsters. But after some time, she established some excellent friends. She misplaced those ritual documents and decided to go with the flow of life. But fate has a surprise in store for her. One of the vampires desired her blood to revive the entire tribe.
•What is she going to do? Will she lose her wish to live an earthly life? How will she go up against the vampire? Purchase your version now to get all of your answers!
•The writer does an excellent job of developing the character. He began with the present-day scenario and gradually lowered the curtain to reveal the character profile of Ofelia. It will keep your attention focused on the story's exciting narrative. The plot is well-suited to young adults, but its narrative will appeal to people of all ages. Give it a shot.
Highly Recommended!!
December 31, 2021
Fans of the paranormal genre are painfully aware that vampires have been done to death, and it’s hard to find a unique take on their world. They’re always immortal, tormented, domineering, powerful, but the bottom line - they’re always the same and that gets old. Fortunately Martyn Stanley has created a unique and exciting vampire world!
'Ofelia' has it all, adventure, magic, angst, a strong female lead and a flipping terrific plot. There were no dull moments, I was completely captivated and entranced with the details in writing. Martyn Stanley has a way of building an imaginary world that just suck you in. You can picture everything so clearly that a movie plays out in your head with you in it, it's like living the book.
All and all 'Ofelia' by Martyn Stanley was a fantastic read. I loved the new world Martyn Stanley invented filled with exceptionally brilliant characters that rip through your body and hold you on edge. The characters were strong and believable, the story was great even though it was left open for the sequel.
'Ofelia' has it all, adventure, magic, angst, a strong female lead and a flipping terrific plot. There were no dull moments, I was completely captivated and entranced with the details in writing. Martyn Stanley has a way of building an imaginary world that just suck you in. You can picture everything so clearly that a movie plays out in your head with you in it, it's like living the book.
All and all 'Ofelia' by Martyn Stanley was a fantastic read. I loved the new world Martyn Stanley invented filled with exceptionally brilliant characters that rip through your body and hold you on edge. The characters were strong and believable, the story was great even though it was left open for the sequel.
December 31, 2021
'Ofelia' by Martyn Stanley is a brilliant read that is a vast relief from the recent trend of soppy, adolescent vampire romance that has dominated the genre lately. This is a return to the power and blood hungry vampires of old.
For the past five centuries, Ofelia has never grown and been trapped in body of 11 year girl endured the challenge of never growing up and being forever alone. She is seeking to regain her humanity through a ceremony at Stonehenge. In her quest to perform the ritual, Ofelia ends up at a children's home, where she pretends to be an ordinary girl and attends school.
I absolutely loved this tale of teen a vampire. With this type of subject matter the story could have been completely campy, but instead it was very beautiful, in my opinion, with enough substance to rival the best YA vampire novels. Ofelia is an engaging character who sparkled in nearly every scene. The writing is vivid and descriptive and takes the reader into the heart of the action and into the mind of characters. I can't wait for the 2nd book.
For the past five centuries, Ofelia has never grown and been trapped in body of 11 year girl endured the challenge of never growing up and being forever alone. She is seeking to regain her humanity through a ceremony at Stonehenge. In her quest to perform the ritual, Ofelia ends up at a children's home, where she pretends to be an ordinary girl and attends school.
I absolutely loved this tale of teen a vampire. With this type of subject matter the story could have been completely campy, but instead it was very beautiful, in my opinion, with enough substance to rival the best YA vampire novels. Ofelia is an engaging character who sparkled in nearly every scene. The writing is vivid and descriptive and takes the reader into the heart of the action and into the mind of characters. I can't wait for the 2nd book.
May 19, 2021
I was given a review copy of this book and I really enjoyed it.
Ofelia is a fascinating character, her being a 500-odd year old in the body of an eleven-year-old girl - that in itself was interesting to see how powerless children are.
It's a mystery adventure tale for a YA readership, though I think its writing style and storyline would appeal to a wider audience.
There were glimpses of historical events, some fun characters and let's not forget the villains.
Overall, this was a well-written and entertaining story.
Recommended.
Ofelia is a fascinating character, her being a 500-odd year old in the body of an eleven-year-old girl - that in itself was interesting to see how powerless children are.
It's a mystery adventure tale for a YA readership, though I think its writing style and storyline would appeal to a wider audience.
There were glimpses of historical events, some fun characters and let's not forget the villains.
Overall, this was a well-written and entertaining story.
Recommended.
December 5, 2021
It's an amazing book and author has done a great job.
This is a story about a girl who is a vampire. Author describes her journey very well.
The main character of story is Ofelia who is only 11 years old. The story tells us her journey to transform back into human.
The book is written in a really good manner. I enjoyed the book right from the beginning it's intriguing and the slow pace at the beginning gives depth to the plot and time to the readers to understand things.
I recommend you to read this novel, you will be amazed.
This is a story about a girl who is a vampire. Author describes her journey very well.
The main character of story is Ofelia who is only 11 years old. The story tells us her journey to transform back into human.
The book is written in a really good manner. I enjoyed the book right from the beginning it's intriguing and the slow pace at the beginning gives depth to the plot and time to the readers to understand things.
I recommend you to read this novel, you will be amazed.
December 3, 2021
Martyn Stanley brings to us a fantastic story about a girl who is a vampire and her journey. It takes us through the journey where we get to know what happens when a normal person is converted into a vampire, especially if she is only 11 years old.
Ofelia, the lead character of the story is on her journey to transform herself back into a human form, she is tired of living a vampire life for around 600 years that too in a body of 11year old girl. The story is set in the present day, but we get to know how she was converted into a vampire and for what reasons. After completing her missions as a vampire she when tries to get a normal life by performing a particular ritual, she finds herself in a children's home due to some turn of events and her ritual books is also lost.
She, even though she decided not to get attached to anyone in the children's home makes some real good friends and with all hopes lost of getting her normal life back she decides to go with the flow. On the other hand, one vampire is before her as he needs her blood to create a new dynasty of vampires. So what will she do? Will she try to get her normal life back or will she fight this vampire to save herself and her friends from him?
The book is written in a really good manner. I enjoyed the book right from the beginning it's intriguing and the slow pace at the beginning gives depth to the plot and time to the readers to understand things.
This book is of Young adult genre and every lover of this genre should try this once. The readers who are fascinated by vampires and fantasy based books can also give it a try.
Ofelia, the lead character of the story is on her journey to transform herself back into a human form, she is tired of living a vampire life for around 600 years that too in a body of 11year old girl. The story is set in the present day, but we get to know how she was converted into a vampire and for what reasons. After completing her missions as a vampire she when tries to get a normal life by performing a particular ritual, she finds herself in a children's home due to some turn of events and her ritual books is also lost.
She, even though she decided not to get attached to anyone in the children's home makes some real good friends and with all hopes lost of getting her normal life back she decides to go with the flow. On the other hand, one vampire is before her as he needs her blood to create a new dynasty of vampires. So what will she do? Will she try to get her normal life back or will she fight this vampire to save herself and her friends from him?
The book is written in a really good manner. I enjoyed the book right from the beginning it's intriguing and the slow pace at the beginning gives depth to the plot and time to the readers to understand things.
This book is of Young adult genre and every lover of this genre should try this once. The readers who are fascinated by vampires and fantasy based books can also give it a try.
December 31, 2021
Ofelia by Martyn Stanley is solid start to a new fantasy series. We meet Ofelia, a vampire trapped in the body of an 11-year-old for the past five centuries, never grew up and was alone forever. She was turned into a vampire against her will by a secret group of vampires, and now she wants to restore her humanity. Just as she is about to let go of the past, a series of surprise events change everything.
This makes for an intriguing story since you never know what will happen next including that intriguing ending.
What I enjoyed so much about the book 'Ofelia' by Martyn Stanley is the incredible, break-neck pace the plot moved along at. This was like watching a blockbuster movie and truly didn't take much more time than that to read. Martyn threads the hooks of the story expertly. When you get to the end of a chapter, he'll write something to stop your heart dead in your chest. You literally have to turn the page to find out more.
The other major strength of this novel is Ofelia. Martyn Stanley creates a fantastic main character. Ofelia is full of flaws and doubts, and at the same time is perfectly content in her normal life. As content as she can be, considering her supernatural abilities. Her will to restore her humanity makes her instantly "real." I was empathizing with her before any of the madness started, and that let me slip into the story and accept all the paranormal activity. Ofelia by Martyn Stanley is a quick read if you want something quirky fantasy and full of the mundane alongside the paranormal.
This makes for an intriguing story since you never know what will happen next including that intriguing ending.
What I enjoyed so much about the book 'Ofelia' by Martyn Stanley is the incredible, break-neck pace the plot moved along at. This was like watching a blockbuster movie and truly didn't take much more time than that to read. Martyn threads the hooks of the story expertly. When you get to the end of a chapter, he'll write something to stop your heart dead in your chest. You literally have to turn the page to find out more.
The other major strength of this novel is Ofelia. Martyn Stanley creates a fantastic main character. Ofelia is full of flaws and doubts, and at the same time is perfectly content in her normal life. As content as she can be, considering her supernatural abilities. Her will to restore her humanity makes her instantly "real." I was empathizing with her before any of the madness started, and that let me slip into the story and accept all the paranormal activity. Ofelia by Martyn Stanley is a quick read if you want something quirky fantasy and full of the mundane alongside the paranormal.
December 31, 2021
Ofelia by Martyn Stanley is a heart wrenching, heart warming thriller great for any reader in love with vampires and mysterious characters.
Ofelia, trapped in the body of an 11 year old girl for the past five centuries, endured the challenge of never growing up and being alone forever. In a ceremony at Stonehenge, she hopes to regain her humanity. She eventually ends up at a children's home, where she plays the part of an ordinary girl and attends school.
'Ofelia' by Martyn Stanley is a great mix of urban fantasy and mystery. Ofelia is a great protagonist, lively, fiesty, quirky and strong without being stubborn, and Ofelia's quest to restore her humanity makes her especially interesting. She's definitely one of the better heroines of vampire novels I've come across to date.
Anyway, if vampire books aren't your usual cup of tea, you might want to try this book because it's very enjoyable and fast-paced, yet with nice slow moments where you get to enjoy and understand the characters.
Ofelia, trapped in the body of an 11 year old girl for the past five centuries, endured the challenge of never growing up and being alone forever. In a ceremony at Stonehenge, she hopes to regain her humanity. She eventually ends up at a children's home, where she plays the part of an ordinary girl and attends school.
'Ofelia' by Martyn Stanley is a great mix of urban fantasy and mystery. Ofelia is a great protagonist, lively, fiesty, quirky and strong without being stubborn, and Ofelia's quest to restore her humanity makes her especially interesting. She's definitely one of the better heroines of vampire novels I've come across to date.
Anyway, if vampire books aren't your usual cup of tea, you might want to try this book because it's very enjoyable and fast-paced, yet with nice slow moments where you get to enjoy and understand the characters.
November 19, 2020
This is a great departure from Mr Stanley's usual work, but I did find it an interesting read. he has managed to turn the implausible into the plausible in this tale. Ofelia, a 500 hundred-year-old vampire wants to turn human again. She knows how to do it, but as soon as she arrives in England things start to go wrong. Her complicated life becomes even more complicated. Read and enjoy.
August 22, 2023
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By
Martyn Stanley
Rating:4.8/5
Review:
👉Martyn Stanley's novel presents readers with an intriguing and imaginative take on the vampire genre, offering a fresh perspective that combines elements of fantasy and young adult fiction. The heart of the story revolves around Ofelia, an 11-year-old girl who, after having lived for centuries as a vampire, yearns to reclaim her humanity. This central premise immediately captivates the reader's attention, setting the stage for a unique and emotionally resonant journey.
👉The narrative structure, which seamlessly weaves together present-day events and flashbacks, is a notable strength of the book. Through these flashbacks, readers gain insights into Ofelia's transformation into a vampire and the reasons behind it, effectively establishing a strong foundation for her character's motivations. The choice to gradually reveal the past not only deepens the plot but also allows readers to better understand the internal conflicts that Ofelia grapples with.
👉Ofelia's decision to assimilate into a children's home after experiencing centuries of vampire life adds a layer of complexity to her character. This move not only offers her a chance at a semblance of normalcy but also introduces a range of relatable challenges and emotional dynamics as she forms genuine friendships. This character development injects a sense of authenticity into the story, making Ofelia's internal struggles and external interactions more relatable and engaging.
👉The introduction of a looming threat in the form of another vampire seeking Ofelia's blood introduces an element of suspense and urgency to the narrative. This subplot effectively raises the stakes and propels the story forward, intertwining Ofelia's personal journey with external danger. The gradual escalation of tension is skillfully balanced with moments of reflection and character growth, creating a dynamic reading experience that keeps the audience invested.Martyn Stanley's writing style shines through in the careful pacing of the narrative. Highly recommended book
Happy reading!..
By
Martyn Stanley
Rating:4.8/5
Review:
👉Martyn Stanley's novel presents readers with an intriguing and imaginative take on the vampire genre, offering a fresh perspective that combines elements of fantasy and young adult fiction. The heart of the story revolves around Ofelia, an 11-year-old girl who, after having lived for centuries as a vampire, yearns to reclaim her humanity. This central premise immediately captivates the reader's attention, setting the stage for a unique and emotionally resonant journey.
👉The narrative structure, which seamlessly weaves together present-day events and flashbacks, is a notable strength of the book. Through these flashbacks, readers gain insights into Ofelia's transformation into a vampire and the reasons behind it, effectively establishing a strong foundation for her character's motivations. The choice to gradually reveal the past not only deepens the plot but also allows readers to better understand the internal conflicts that Ofelia grapples with.
👉Ofelia's decision to assimilate into a children's home after experiencing centuries of vampire life adds a layer of complexity to her character. This move not only offers her a chance at a semblance of normalcy but also introduces a range of relatable challenges and emotional dynamics as she forms genuine friendships. This character development injects a sense of authenticity into the story, making Ofelia's internal struggles and external interactions more relatable and engaging.
👉The introduction of a looming threat in the form of another vampire seeking Ofelia's blood introduces an element of suspense and urgency to the narrative. This subplot effectively raises the stakes and propels the story forward, intertwining Ofelia's personal journey with external danger. The gradual escalation of tension is skillfully balanced with moments of reflection and character growth, creating a dynamic reading experience that keeps the audience invested.Martyn Stanley's writing style shines through in the careful pacing of the narrative. Highly recommended book
Happy reading!..
March 31, 2026
A subversive, heartbreaking take on immortality from a veteran fantasy voice
Martyn Stanley delivers exactly what the Deathsworn Arc reputation promises: a vampire novel that refuses easy categorization. Ofelia, turned against her will at eleven in the fifteenth century, has spent centuries hunting the very creatures who made her while never aging past childhood. Her journey to Stonehenge to restore her humanity through ritual becomes dark comedy and genuine tragedy when she is mistaken for an orphan, placed in a children's home, and forced to attend school.
What distinguishes this from standard YA vampire fare is Stanley's commitment to the psychological horror of eternal childhood. Ofelia's centuries of competence mean nothing in a system that sees her as victim. The lost ritual, the remaining vampire who needs her blood to rebuild dynasty, and the final choice between embracing immortality or finishing her hunt create genuine moral weight. The Literary Titan Silver Book Award for 2021 validates what readers discover: this is vampire fiction that trusts its audience with difficult questions about agency, identity, and whether humanity can be reclaimed or must be earned. For fans of "Let the Right One In" or "Interview with the Vampire," this offers similar pleasures with distinctive subversive edge.
Martyn Stanley delivers exactly what the Deathsworn Arc reputation promises: a vampire novel that refuses easy categorization. Ofelia, turned against her will at eleven in the fifteenth century, has spent centuries hunting the very creatures who made her while never aging past childhood. Her journey to Stonehenge to restore her humanity through ritual becomes dark comedy and genuine tragedy when she is mistaken for an orphan, placed in a children's home, and forced to attend school.
What distinguishes this from standard YA vampire fare is Stanley's commitment to the psychological horror of eternal childhood. Ofelia's centuries of competence mean nothing in a system that sees her as victim. The lost ritual, the remaining vampire who needs her blood to rebuild dynasty, and the final choice between embracing immortality or finishing her hunt create genuine moral weight. The Literary Titan Silver Book Award for 2021 validates what readers discover: this is vampire fiction that trusts its audience with difficult questions about agency, identity, and whether humanity can be reclaimed or must be earned. For fans of "Let the Right One In" or "Interview with the Vampire," this offers similar pleasures with distinctive subversive edge.
October 1, 2022
I like this book. The idea was different than normal vampire books. Usually all vampires love being Vampires and want to kill all humans and rule all Humans, well not Ofelia. She was turned against her will as an act of revenge against her father and she had to stay 11 for hundreds of years. She found that she could change herself back into a human so she could grow up but tragedy happened on her way to do that ritual and it was not looking so good. Since she is seen as a child she gets put into a home and sent to a new school. She meets some good friends that seem to take her information in stride but end up helping her get through many strenuous events.
It kept me pretty well engrossed I did want to find out what was going to happen along the way. The writing was good enough that I distrusted Victor and a few other adults in this story, some of them turned out ok though. I think the biggest turn around on a Character was Stoney.
I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily review this book. This is my honest review.
It kept me pretty well engrossed I did want to find out what was going to happen along the way. The writing was good enough that I distrusted Victor and a few other adults in this story, some of them turned out ok though. I think the biggest turn around on a Character was Stoney.
I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily review this book. This is my honest review.
November 30, 2021
🥀 Extremely well written and a powerful tale of desire, this book is one of those books that will company you even after it's completed. Ofelia is such a stunning and well built character, for a moment I felt like it's a character that I already know from a very long time and the way she was brought into reality makes me thrilled. Once you start reading it, you will be surrounded by sudden changes, twists and unexpected turns where the other side characters will shock you with either with their abilities or the author's significant writing style will trap your attention, in way it's an amazing start to the new world created by the author. The vamp backdrop makes it more engaging and as the story moves forward, it gets more fast paced than the first half.
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I definitely enjoyed it and I think everyone who loves fantasy with action and thrill will enjoy it as much as I did. I will surely recommend it. Go for it.
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Rating: 4.25⭐️
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