MIRA: BOOK 1 SUPERNATURAL ASSASSIN SERIES

by Vina Kent

Headstrong and confident, Mira was trained from a young age to be an assassin of the supernatural kind. Trained by her uncles in the "family business". Now at the age of twenty, fueled by the death of her brother and her thirst for vengeance, Mira has become the best at what she does.

However, this path leads her into the manipulative twists and turns of Fate I the form of her newest mark, Hawke.

He's unlike anything she's ever encountered.

This unfamiliar assignment to go undercover and protect him instead of assassinating him, upends her world and her emotions, especially leading a double life as a wealthy college student. Mira begins to question herself as well as her mission.

The truth is never easy, as she quickly learns.

Everything she has known about being an assassin, her powers, the supernatural world and her long boxed up emotions, casts doubt into every corner of her life.

What is so special about this guy? Why is he so important?

Join Mira as she embarks on this journey to find out the answers to these questions and more as fate unfolds in the most unexpected ways. She will learn the truth about her brothers' death, herself, and those she is protecting Hawke from.

Genres: Fantasy

389 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 3, 2012

About the author

Vina was born and raised in San Jose, California. She is multi-racial and lived a hard life. Because of the abuse she endured during her childhood, she turned to books. It was one book that changed her life, "Matilda". The moement she read that book, she knew she could overcome anything that came her way.
In school she worked hard. English was her favorite subject, so it wasn't hard to win numerous writing contests in school. One of which was in the local paper. She felt like a star! Reporters came and took her picture and asked her questions. From there, all she wanted was to write more; she was hooked.
Vina attended ASU for majors in Anthropology, history, English and even earned a leadership certifcate for a Leadership program she was invited into. She was also nominated and invited to join the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, the Leadership Society of America and was asked by her professors to start a writing program for aspiring authors. So, she did and it took off.
Vina has had her work published both online and in print magazines. She has written everything from what wines are the best to go with certain foods to interviews with celebrities on various topics.
As a wife and mother of 3 creative and inspiring kids, she spends her time writing about her inner hero, Mira. She also enjoys playing World of Warcraft, Grand Tourismo, crocheting, crafting, and reading. Vina reads a lot of books and has a giant library full of books. You can find Vina on social media acting like her goofy self, helping other aspiring authors reach their goals, and doing lots of gift-aways!

Reviews

[Alonna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an amazing story. Mira is a trained supernatural assassin, that never goes against the rules, but that starts to change once she meets Hawke. I loved the relationship between Mira and her uncles, as a girl who was raised by her own uncles, it was relatable and warmed my heart. I found myself getting emotional at times. I sense a possible love triangle, but maybe we will see in the next book, if that happens. Badass FMC is always a winner for me and Mira is definitely that.

[Kristin Ware · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was given the amazing opportunity to read this as an arc! Once I got into it I really enjoyed it! I actually gave this a 4.5 but goodreads doesn’t have half stars! I loved the characters, the plot, the biblical references, and the little cover art for the chapters! Mira is a character I really liked as she can be stubborn and cocky but always an embarrassed awkward girl who has a crush just like anyone else! I’m excited to see what the next book has us in for and I need to know what happens!

[Jessica Greene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Buddy reading Mira: Book 1 from the Supernatural Assassin Series by Vina Kent. Mira, trained as an assassin by her uncles in the "family business" (love that), is out for revenge. A brothers death, supernatural powers and a new mark has made emotions run high! Full of twists and turns into finding oneself and dealing with the uncovered truths.

"The truth is never easy..."

Check this book out if you like assassins, supernatural elements, family dynamics, and great action.
The book recommended to me by my author friend and I thank her for that cause I really enjoyed this read.

[Sara Schoenrock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely amazing!

Loved every second of this read! If you enjoy fantasy books with witches, demons and angels you're going to BINGE THIS ONE.

[Bobby L · Rating 4 out of 5]

I give this book rating of 4.5 stars!! I love the relationship that’s between Mira and her uncles! Then seeing where it goes between the others 🤭 even though there isn’t no spice in this book. This book has a slow burn I can’t wait to see what happens in book 2 with these characters! Mira also was raised to be a assassin growing up which is in the blurb! Now I can’t wait to figure out what goes on next!!

[Jenna Willis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book as an arc and I don’t normally read YA books but I’m so glad I took a chance on this one. If you like supernatural type books please give this one a chance. Such a great read! The overall story is great and I have so much love for Mira as a whole. I really just enjoyed this book. I wish I had a copy to annotate while I read lol I highly recommend checking this read out and I’m so excited for book two!

[Jonnica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was able to read this amazing story of the supernatural assassin! She was raised by her uncles to help her learn and train to become an assassin and control her supernatural powers. She was sent on a mission and she started to go through changes when she met Hawke. Such an amazing read and I can't wait for book two to come out!

[Loretta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Supernatural elements✅
Assassins ✅
Strong FMC✅
Family✅
Revenge✅

FUN read!!!

[Sarah Havener · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had the opportunity to be an arc reader for this book, and despite having some editing and proofreading errors, overall it was a good story! It is firmly YA, almost too much so for my taste. However, that is personal preference and therefore did not affect my rating. There are a good variety of Supernatural beings, and the fmc's world changing, along with everything she knows. I loved the Biblical references! Though there is a good bit of action, most of the story focuses on plot.

[Maggie 💜 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Took me a minute to review this book because I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to say. The storyline was good and I think it has potential come the next books. I got lost a few times and had to reread some pages. But I could see this geared more towards a younger group. I’m usually a dark romance type of person but this kept me entertained even though it was all supernatural and no romance. I’m intrigued though for book two because of how it ended & finally giving us an answer as to who/what Hawke was.

[Melissa McSherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

A truly interesting story full of secrets apon secrets. Watching Mira learn to adjust to her new roll while coping with her past traumas and at the same time trying to be open to letting walls down all to complete a job was amazing. She is a very strong character, and I’m hopeful that in book two we will get a deep look into the history with her brother.

I loved the forced proximity trope and how Hawke refused to give up on her. No spice but there’s definitely the slow burn push and pull happening. The world build was great especially when describing Eden. Hopefully in book two they actually get to work on a car 😂

[Kendra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like this book, but there was a little bit that sounded off to me, so I'm only giving 4 stars.
The story of Mira, I think, instead of jumping from her 10 year old numb and discarded self to what I assume is early 20's based on her enrolling in college and drinking, could have used a bit more explanation earlier on. I kind of figured it out on my own, but the explanation would have been nice. Other than that, no faults with the story line I could find. I love Mira's tough shell, and love even more when she starts to ease up a bit at the end. Not much, but just a little.
The thing I'm actually knocking the star off for, though, is the fact that this book could really have used a trip to an editor, or even a good beta. There were so many run-on sentences, places where a new sentence should have begun, but rather a comma was put in and it just ran on. The word *then* was used in place of *than* so many times I lost track, as well as possessives being used in place of plurals and vice versa. So many other words mistakenly used where it was obvious another word was meant; vile where it was talking about a vial of blood, should of was used instead of should have, and basic mistakes any beta should have caught and pointed out.
The story moves quickly, but not too quickly, and these errors slowed it down quite a bit. I truly did like this story, and I can't wait to see what happens next, now that Mira knows what she is, and as she learns who her father really is. I wouldn't even be pointing out the errors if there weren't so many of them throughout every page.
~Review by Kendra of www.FaeBooks.co.uk

[KJFieler · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the world of supernatural beings and unyielding rules, one character stands out as a beacon of complexity and warmth: Mira, a trained supernatural assassin. With the unique backdrop of her upbringing by her uncles, Mira's story isn't just about the thrill of the hunt; it’s also about family, loyalty, and the emotional turmoil that arises when rules are bent.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I agree with other reviewers. Good story line, some editing errors. Will read the next book in the series

[Merilia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Note I read an arc of this book so it may be slightly different. I do wish there were half stars I do not think this book is a three but not a two either I wish I could do two and a half. The storyline of the book is honestly very good. The changing of perspectives without notice was confusing though. And it simply could not keep my attention for long. While I enjoyed the story itself. I rate books typically based on how much I liked them as a whole and this one simply could not keep my interest nearly as much as others and took me a few days to finish. This was unfortunately just not my kind of book but that doesn't mean it wouldn't be yours. The story is very nice and I would recommend giving it a chance.

[Donna Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Note: I received this book as an arc and It doesn’t affect my judgement of my honest review. Mira was absolutely amazing, I loved the flow of the story line, it literally had me hooked from start to finish. This book was jamed packed with action adventure and secrets yes I said secrets. Can’t wait to read more of this series and from this amazing author.

[Micki-D · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mira an elemental assassin given the task of killing a human guy at college. In order for her to get close to her target she has to enroll at college and become part of his group. It’s has a wonderful storyline it’s Interesting and engaged. It's supernatural through and through full of werewolves, vamps, witches, ghouls, demons, angles and more.

[Delisha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Supernatural Series

Mira is an interesting character with special abilities on an uncover mission. The beginning and ending were solid, but in between was a little slow. Overall, fun story.

[Meesh Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fun read! There were twists and turns I wasn’t expecting, and that ending? Book 2 can’t come soon enough! Thank you Vina!!

[Katt · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love the storyline I think it's great. Interesting, keeps you wondering and engaged. It's got all of the supernatural elements you want - werewolves, vamps, witches, etc. I also love the characters and the relationships they have (Mira and her uncles). There's a bit of a questionable love triangle ?? I can't tell just from this book if that's going to develop into a love triangle, but it feels like there's an instant attraction boy and an enemies to lover boy. We'll see in the future books?

As much as I love the plot and characters, the language that is used makes it a bit of a tough tread. You have to ignore the language and hold onto the plot. I think I'm not used to hearing a character narrate a story like I narrate my life in my head. Words like peeps and IDK, things along those lines r commonplace in this book and that is why it is getting 3 stars. Not for the plot, but for the language usage. Especially because the characters are supposed to be in college and a lot of the things they say I could never see college students saying (Source: I'm a college student). The dialogue, especially between the sorority sisters and Mira, is very childish. Unsure if this is meant for a younger audience, it would probably sound ok to someone younger than me.

Good book though, I would recommend it if you can get past the younger language.

Looking forward to book #2!

[Scott · Rating 2 out of 5]

Picasso didnt begin his painting career with cubism or his blue period. I'd also venture to say that Einstein's theory of relativity didnt come to him after his first algebra assignment. Greatness and innovation come from years of study and of practice.

You only wonder how Rembrandt painted such lifelike figures until you realize he studied anatomy and physiology to almost an obsessive extreme. True masters craft amazing works because they have spent years building on the basics...and once the basics are mastered, the creative spirit takes flight.

I read Supernatural Assassin Black Velvet Vol 1 for Goodreads Reviewers Association. It was my fourth book with the group and unfortunately, I was reminded that sometimes e-publishing allows stories to reach the public...that are not ready for public viewing. Vina Kent has moved into the theory of relativity without passing algebra.

Twenty fine pages in and I almost gave up on the book. It was filled with errors: spelling and grammatical. I was finding glaring errors on each page...even multiple errors per page. I forged ahead and finished the book because I rarely give up on a book and I also did not want to review a book without giving it a chance. Luckily, the writing improved a bit as the story went on and there was in fact a story. I gave the book 2 stars. One star to any author that can complete a book...it is not an easy task. I also gave another star because there was an actual story here. There were some interesting passages here and there and I could tell that Vina is passionate about writing. Unfortunately, there's a long road ahead.

There are some fun characters in the book, but we have seen most of them before. They are, in many ways, stereotypes. The dialogue does not flow all that well and some of the character reactions, dialogue and/or mannerisms seem overly dramatic and immature.

For some reason, I kept thinking that this felt more like a rough, rushed draft by a junior high student for a summer creative writing course than a serious attempt at a novel. In my humble opinion, the author is an astute student of pop culture and has absorbed everything from Lara Croft to film-noir, the Devil Wears Prada to Mean Girls and James Bond to Twighlight. The problem is that each scene seems to be written as if it's describing something someone else is done. It does not have an author's stamp on it.

This book is in desperate need of an editor. Only after some corrections and some edits, would I be able to recommend this title.

[Emma · Rating 2 out of 5]

Oh dear! I really don't know where to begin reviewing this book. I only managed to read about half of it before frustration at the poor quality of the writing superseded any curiosity I had for the book at the outset.

This is the story of Mira, an elemental assassin given the task of killing a human guy at college. In order for her to get close to her target she has to enroll at college herself, which she finds difficult as she really isn't a people person. She soon works her way into the popular sorority clique. That's all I can tell you because that's pretty much all that happened in the almost fifty percent that I read.

My biggest issue with this book is the poor technical aspect. When you read a self-published book you expect to find some grammatical and technical errors. If only that was the case with Black Velvet! Everything -- from the poor sentence structure to the incorrect use of punctuation, especially commas and full stops -- screams of someone who is desperate to write but lacks the necessary basic skills. I would find myself having to re-read much of it, changing the sentence structure in my head in order to make sense of it.

After all the effort required to untangle the sentences, I was then confronted with the author telling me what was happening, what the characters where feeling, as opposed to showing me. And the telling was done in a very stilted fashion by very two-dimensional characters. There was no flow or cadence to the narrative or the dialogue.  It felt rushed and contrived. Having read almost half of the book, nothing pertinent to the plot had happened.

The only positive thing I can say about this book is that I was initially curious about Mira and what she could to. I was intrigued by the premise. There are hints that the writer has an interesting imagination. If I could give her some advice it would be to go back to the basics, take her time, and hone her skills. It doesn't matter if you have the best idea ever inside your head if you can't express it in a way that captivates and pleases your audience.

All that being said, there is still a small part of me that wants to finish the book. I want to know if the writing improves. Is there is a payout for the effort spent in reading through it? Will the book fulfill some of it's early promise? To be continued...maybe.

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Once I started reading it, I found it very difficult to put it down. There were a few grammatical/spelling errors, but no one's perfect and I can over look that. When it comes to the story, it was pretty da*n good.
We follow Mira, a supernatural assassin, as she gets sent on a mission to kill a high profile politicians son. Her feelings soon interfere, even though she should not be feeling anything and she second guesses herself. It's so full of ups and downs and the story shifts and changes beautifully. I can't wait to read the next one in the series. I've been hooked and left hanging!
Reviewed by Ashley E of www.FaeBooks.co.uk