Lost Soul (War of Destiny Book 1) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Amanda Swindle

Lost Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lost Soul is the first book in the War of Destiny series and should come with some trigger warnings. The book is fast paced and the triggers start early. **Spoiler/Trigger warnings would include domestic abuse, violence, and death of a child** Julia is a wealthy girl in 16th century London and has grown up with a very privileged life. When she falls in love with her childhood friend, Adam (who happens to be a servant’s son) her father and brother shatter her dreams and force her into an arranged marriage. Her chosen husband, Greg, is an absolute monster without any form of sympathy or compassion and treats Julia very cruelly. Cruel is actually an understatement as he is emotionally and physically VERY abusive. After three long years of trying to keep peace and subdue the wrath of her husband, she is unable to produce a male heir. Then one night in one of his rages, the ultimate tragedy strikes and Julia needs out NOW. With no way out and options limited, Julia takes the offer of a stranger. With the promise of freedom, she has a price to pay. The cost? The stranger (Samuel) is a vampire. While he offers her safety, power, and freedom, she soon finds out it is not an “easy way out”. Julia has escaped the worst marriage and been thrown into a vampire resistance against Valentino, who will do absolutely everything to end Samuel and his group. Will Julia find herself in this new group? Will she learn to love again and come to terms with her past? Will they overcome Valentino? Give this one a chance! There was ALOT going on with this book, and it happened quickly. I enjoyed this book much more than I thought I would, and looking forward to book 2 (Pursuit into Darkness).
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