But defeating the most ferocious fighters from all three vampire families won't be simple. Oraya is compelled to team up with a mysterious foe in order to live.

Every aspect of Raihn is deadly. He is a cunning vampire, a skilled assassin, a threat to her father's throne, and her biggest rival. But the thing that frightens Oraya the most is that she can't help but be attracted to him.

But kindness has no place in the Kejari. Everything Oraya believed she understood about her house is shattered as the War for the House of Night intensifies. And Raihn may comprehend her better than anyone else, but in a realm where love is the most lethal of sins, their growing attraction may prove to be her undoing.

My Review

This book has really taken over my life! After the first page, it was impossible for me to put this down as I had been desiring a perfect fantasy vampire like this for a very long time. This book was truly amazing in every way! I'll say that these fantasy books are some of the finest I've read this week.

Since there are genuinely too many elements of this book that I adored to name them all here without making this review the length of a chapter, lol. I'll just focus on a few.

Oraya, the human adopted daughter of the Vampire King, Vincent, struggles to survive in this book in a world full of antagonistic creatures. She participates in a competition with similarities to the Hunger Games in an attempt to change her fate. In order to win the battle, she must work with Raihn, a vampire from a rival clan. As more and more secrets come to light, she starts to doubt her allegiances and her perspective on the world.

Once more, the author fully engrossed me in the fantastic and fascinating universe she had built from the very first page. Outstanding details added to the uncanny atmosphere. We could see how cruelly people were treated, how little they were valued, and occasionally even how helpless they were. Although the book isn't as gory or bloody, it definitely has a gloomy atmosphere, which I really enjoyed.

The world building was outstanding, and we also learn about the history of the different vampires, the battles between the houses, their gods and goddesses, and everything else. Everything I was looking for in a fantasy romance was present in this book, including the slow burn, the enemies to lovers story, wonderful chemistry, amazing characters, and magic. The pacing was excellent, and the plot was very captivating.

Because of how beautifully the characters are written, you will feel a broad range of conflicting emotions. There wasn't one of them I didn't like, considering that they were all difficult, miserable, fierce, angry, and prone to mistakes. At one point, I hated them all and thought that this was the last act, where they would at least periodically become the enemy of each character. They are more intricate than that, though.

The relationships in this book are incredibly complex and cross. It breaks my heart to see how Vincent and Oraya are bonded. I felt so sorry for her as she struggled with her feelings for him. Vincent clearly loves her as his daughter, but the true nature of his affection is hard to pin down. She also brought up his frequent transitions between Vincent the King and Vincent the Father, which I found to be especially hilarious. This kind of simple enhancement can greatly increase how much you value a book.

Oraya and Raihn, meanwhile, had such great chemistry, and I enjoyed their banter! The push and pull are great, as is the chemistry. There is definitely some spice toward the end, though it isn't overly explicit or drawn out. Although neither of them are close to it yet, there is still a possibility for a great outcome, and I still adore them both!

What an incredible read! It is gritty and vengeful, action-packed with well rounded characters, and for those who are craving vampire lore, it also adds to the canon.

Overall, I'm in awe! I can't wait to read the new book once it is published! I can't praise enough how firmly I recommend. Please pick up this book for yourself!

My ratings score:

★★★★★ Fantastic! Made me go through a lot of emotions & the entire book is incredibly beautifully done! 

★★★★ Memorable! Despite its shortcomings, this book was incredible and taught us a lot. 

★★★ Good work! Nothing particularly remarkable, but still nice.

★★ Meh... Mediocre with great room for improvement.

★ Extremely Poor.

The fifteen-year-old Crystal's faith is challenged when she discovers that her birth mother sought out witches to conceive her. Her prayers are not being heard by God.

She is.

Crystal tries to control her ability after her aunt is put in danger, but flying and summoning fireballs draw hazardous attention. Shamans and witches chase Crystal in an effort to use her to put an end to their long-running battle when a witch hunter kidnaps her boyfriend.

Crystal won't only fall short of defending those she loves and putting a stop to the war if she can't see what she's capable of. She might unleash the end of days.

My Review

A nice little surprise, this book was. When I initially got it, I thought I'd read one of the many witch stories I have, but there were actually a lot more. I found myself absolutely captivated in Crystal's quest to understand herself and her abilities, and I was unable to put the book down.

I was struck by the language and the idea of seamlessly blending wizards, magic, and religion. The reader is kept interested by how smoothly the plot advances. However, whenever religion is a work's primary theme, there is a possibility that the reader will think the author is trying to get a particular point across. At no point in the entire novel did I feel as close to the situation.

The characters are also developing really well, without taking away from the plot. The plot introduces a lot of fascinating characters, which makes you want to learn more about them and run into more of them in the future. This book had just the right amount of action, anguish, and teenage love.

That was such a wonderful coming-of-age story. This is the tale of a young woman's journey as she looks for God and her true vocation in life. Obviously with a secret peril and a magic.

Young adult readers will find a lot to enjoy in this novel, but readers of all ages will find something to enjoy as well. Everybody will find something they like in it to some extent!

My ratings score:

★★★★★ Fantastic! Made me go through a lot of emotions & the entire book is incredibly beautifully done! 

★★★★ Memorable! Despite its shortcomings, this book was incredible and taught us a lot. 

★★★ Good work! Nothing particularly remarkable, but still nice.

★★ Meh... Mediocre with great room for improvement.

★ Extremely Poor.

Shelley meets him for a second interview despite her better judgment and learns that he doesn't understand women. It's a shame because, despite the fact that he claims they are werewolves and demons, he is incredibly attractive, funny, and has a lot of single friends who he could refer to her floundering company.

Theo has a certain allure, and Shelley is confident that she can help him find someone. Then, according to her dating algorithm, she is his ideal match.

Now she's unsure of whether she should run like hell or take the chance for love.

For those who like their humor to have bite, welcome to Withernsea and the Supernatural Dating Agency.

My Review

Wow, such a fantastic and amazing read. It features various amusing and adorable moments that will make you smile.

Although I haven't read anything else by this author before, I really enjoyed this story and can't wait to read more. The book's many points of view were properly handled and made it straightforward to understand what Theo and Shelley were thinking.

The book is a quick-paced, easy-to-read solo paranormal romance novella with a superbly written dual first person view, a cast of colorful characters, tons of witty dialogue, and adorable humour. I enjoyed this book since it has an idea that is wholly unique and unlike anything I've ever read before.

Since the book provided more than just a dating service, as the plot progressed, I became more invested in the characters. The characters are wonderful, especially the supporting ones. I just want to know about them all.

Overall, it was a fun and quick read, but if you do decide to read it, I suggest you don't have too high of hopes for how logical and "regular" the story will be. Considering that it is a paranormal fantasy romance, I must admit that the story is cheesy and over the top, but it is still better than Twilight.

If you enjoy chuckling and reading about the strange mysterious character or two, or if you're looking to break out from your usual reading selection, this book might be for you.

My ratings score:

★★★★★ Fantastic! Made me go through a lot of emotions & the entire book is incredibly beautifully done! 

★★★★ Memorable! Despite its shortcomings, this book was incredible and taught us a lot. 

★★★ Good work! Nothing particularly remarkable, but still nice.

★★ Meh... Mediocre with great room for improvement.

★ Extremely Poor.