Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
This book mixes Greek mythology with paranormal and adds romance to it. You will fall in love with the main characters. This book gives you hope that everyone has a heart and can be changed if they meet the right person. Such a great love story with just the right amount of action.
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a daunting story of young women wanting to find husbands in the new world. All is not what it seems. The women are put in appalling conditions in the bottom of a ship and basically starved. As the women get off the ship in hopes for a better life, things become more complicated than they ever expected. Will they be married off to good men? Will life improve? Many twists and turns to keep you reading and engaged in the story. Greer, your main female character has the guts to push the limits and put herself in harm’s way more than once. This book had a different premise than most paranormal books I have read. Well worth the read.
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
4.5 Stars
Blood & Ravens is the fantastic first instalment in A.D. Brazeau’s new series ‘The Casket Girls’. I have read a couple of Ms. Brazeau’s books before, but this one is definitely my favourite, so far. It had all the ingredients that I love to find in a great book…
*intriguing premise ….. tick
*wonderful characters who develop and grow over the course of the story ….. tick
*clever and creative world building ….. tick
*an interesting paranormal theme ….. tick
*historical details ….. tick
*a mysteriousness feel ….. tick
*gripping storyline ….. tick
*vampires ….. tick tick tick
*danger and suspense ….. tick
*romance ….. tick
*deliciously dark details ….. tick
*the promise of more exciting instalments ….. tick tick tick
I was intrigued right from the moment I laid eyes on the gorgeous cover, but the story I discovered under that beautiful cover was the real show-stopper. Couldn’t put it down. I need the next instalment STAT!
Happy Reading!
Thank you, A.D. Brazeau!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Blood & Ravens by A.D. Brazeau is wonderfully dark and delicious! I really enjoyed delving into the world of 18th-century New Orleans. I loved the bond between Greer and her fellow casket girls. I also loved the chemistry between Greer and Theron; it was amazing! It was also fun seeing them both struggle with their attraction to each other. This was a book with a decadent plot and great characters. Blood and Ravens is a very intriguing story and a great beginning to what is sure to be a fascinating series. I cannot wait to start the next book.
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
In the 17th century of New Orleans, nothing is as it seems. Greek Gods, and vampires oh my! Greer was used to living her life in Paris, until something happens and she finds herself as a casket girl, and drawn towards the mysterious Theron. She is very drawn to him and she doesn’t know why. Enter Hades. Lord of the underworld, and a very wrathful person. This author knows what they’re doing in this series. The writing is captivating, and the little bit of historical facts littered throughout the books, is amazing. I couldn’t simply put it down and found myself reading into the wee hours of the morning. I can’t wait to see what happens next!
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars amazing paranormal romance. Never thought that Greer will fall for Theron. She knew something was wrong but no one believed her. She only wanted to save her friends but she had to sacrifice herself for them. Theron knew what lay ahead of him but he was tired of everything. Both never knew that love can exist in them.
The other did an amazing job here. It gave me chills in each part of their stories, going from one character to another.
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Shanghaied and depleted of vital lifeforce and dumped into a room with others like you who are awaiting the day of their wedding to men who paid for a wife, Greer is fuming but determined to make something out of her life besides living someone else’s script. The boat ride that she barely survived but remembers the dark shadow that came to her often. Is it love or is it lust? Is he real or just a figment of her dream state?
What a great read! The book had my attention from page one, and I could not put it down. The characters were so well developed and easily relatable to whether you agreed with their choices or not. The story just kept moving right along and now I am anxious for the next book in the series. What will happen to Greer and The Casket Girls next? I cannot wait to find out but first read this book!
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this. My first book by this author. I liked the characters and felt they were well written. Would recommend to friends without a doubt.
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was hooked from the first page. I found myself lost in this book and I was very much entertained. I enjoyed all the aspects in this book. They all flowed perfectly together. The author really grasped my attention and held it there. I highly recommend this book.
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
Blood&Ravens, takes a classic story and gives it such a great twist. Greer is like the mother hen to all the girls that were taken. Thereon is the protector, which again not expected. But it’s such a beautiful story that unfolds. And the twist at the end of the book!! Oh my gosh was not expecting that ending but so good. I hope there is more to this story!!
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was the first book I have read by A.D. Brazeau and I’m positive I will be reading more. I just finished book 1 and I already can’t wait for book 2! This was a great paranormal romance book about a young girl, Greer, who is 22 that is kidnapped and taken from her home in Paris and brought to New Orleans along with other women who are to live at a convent and be married off.
At night, Greer thinks she is dreaming about a dark-haired man that comes to her at kisses her wrist at night. He is her dark Knight. Until one night, Greer finds these are not dreams, but its real live monsters.
Theron, the vampire who Greer “dreams” about, is an outcast from the Underworld by his old Master, Hades. Theron, who has never felt love starts to feel for Greer and her friends and that puts him at odds with his new master, Rook.
This is a new prospective on Hades and Persephone, one in which I didn’t mind at all. I cannot wait to continue the journey in book 2.
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I personally loved this book from the very beginning. The characters are very well formed, I feel like I could visually see every person that was described. Greer is a strong woman, being thrown into this new world. Finding out who your real mom is has got to throw anyone for a loop. Theron is the man that Greer falls for and who also protects her and worships her. I am ready to read the rest of the series.
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book really started with a bang! I really got into and enjoyed the storyline and I was able to connect with the characters and draw me in even deeper.
Greer has been living her life in Paris, carving out her own little niche in the world as she searches for her mother. Life is turned upside down when she is kidnapped and thrown aboard a ship to New Orleans. Thrust into a convent waiting for her would-be husband to pick her up, she knows this isn’t the life she wants. Greer isn’t alone though, she has a nightly visitor she dreams of.
As much as I enjoyed this book, I really felt like some of the information at the end came a bit fast and furious and could have been strung out a bit more for impact. Overall, a great read and one I would recommend.
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story was wonderfully woven! The paranormal was integrated perfectly with the historical aspect. I adore Greer as a character, she’s someone whose story I would wish to be a part of. The byplay between her and Theron was fabulous. I also really enjoyed her friendship with the other girls, and the growth of their bond even in a short period of time. Strong female leads are always something I enjoy, and this author wrote her beautifully. I will definitely be looking up more of their works!
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was so awesome! An great read with a play on emotions and a story that flowed so incredibly! The main characters were easy to fall for and easy to enjoy watching their growth! I found myself questioning everything in a good way with this book! It truly had my wheels turning and I couldn’t have put it down if I tried! Author had such an eloquent easy tonread style and I really enjoyed how they built their story!
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
At 22, Greer is taken from her life in Paris and forced into New Orleans with a group of girls, all given a casket-shaped suitcase they’re told not to open. Suddenly, she’s promised to a man she’s never met and living in a convent until she’s ready to be wed.
At night, Greer dreams of a tall, dark man she calls the Dark Knight and it soon becomes clear that he’s more than a dream. He’s a monster, and there’s other monsters feeding on her and several of the other girls that are with her. Now Greer has to figure out what she can do to save herself, and her friends.
Theron has been cast out of the Underworld and forced to live amongst the vampires, feeding in humans. When he finds his human intriguing and discovers himself falling for her, he’ll stop at nothing to find a way to help her and her friends even if it puts him in danger from Hades himself. Now Greer has more than just her friends and herself to worry about. Can she save them all?
Blood and Ravens was a fun, enjoyable read. While it’s on the shorter side, it held a good structure and a strong storyline without feeling too rushed. I enjoyed the characters and how they had clear personalities despite all being stuck in one place and just kind of thrown at the reader (this is to be expected based on the way the story is).
It presents dilemmas and questions about the things we would be willing to do for those we love while also showing an interesting romance between the characters. If faced with evil, I’d definitely want Greer on my side.
Can’t wait to see what’s next for the Casket Girls.
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is such a great paranormal romance that I couldn’t put it down! Greer finds herself on a boat heading for New Orleans with a bunch of other women and she doesn’t know how she ended up there. She has such a rough journey and soon finds out the nuns are planning to marry all of them off to men that they’ve never met before! Theron and Greer end up crossing paths and he finds him self so drawn to her and he doesn’t know what to do with all of the different emotions that she brings out of him. There are so many twists and turns in this story that I was hanging on every word and couldn’t wait to find out what was going to happen next. There are demons and vampires and a love to take your breath away! I cannot wait to read the next book in this series.
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first book in the series and a great start to this dark, paranormal Vampire romance, is right up my ally. I love a great paranormal tale.
AD has done a good job of showing us what really lurks in the dark. The story stared out a bit slow but the story line is well-developed the world-building was very well done, the characters that are interesting and the mystery and mythology of the tale drew me in. Sacrifice and fear, demon’s and curses, love and darkness, mystery illnesses, dark dreams and you have a compelling story that any paranormal lover will love.
Greer doesn’t know if it is night or day, what is real and what is dreams, of a dark knight that could be her saviour or worst enemy. She suddenly finds herself in the same boat as the others. They have been torn away from their lives which have been turned upside down with fear and the darkness of becoming one of the Casket girls.
The history of the Casket Girls of New Orleans is legendary. The tales of vampires and ghosts, mysterious and illicit goings on and much more has been brought to life by AD in this dark paranormal tale.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
At first, I was already intrigued by the cover of the book…it is beautiful! This story of Greer and Theron was so good and I loved the premise that the story starts in the 1700’s.
Greer finds herself in unknown territory, on a boat and no recollection on how she got there. She arrives in New Orleans living in a convent with nuns and other girls (known as the casket girls) as well. She has these dreams, a dark knight….Theron, whom must live among the humans, is cursed and only thinks of Greer as “food’ but then it changes, he is truly drawn and cares for Greer. Will Theron and Greer be able to help the other “casket girls” from their fate…
Twists and turns, demons and vampires! Such a good read and looking forward to book 2.
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This captivating paranormal/fantasy really blew me out of the water. The front cover is breathtaking, and immediately captures the readers attention. Once I saw the beautiful cover I simply knew that I had to read this book. While I have read a couple of books by this author this is still a pretty new to me author but they are quickly becoming one of my favorites. The plot is original, the characters are fantastic, and the atrention to detail was incredible. so if your looking for a great new paranormal/fantasy to read to this weekend then make sure you pick this one up.
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book was definitely a little different than what I’ve been reading lately. It did start slow for me. However, the characters of the story are well developed and the plot keeps you invested. It was a nice vampire interpretation mixed with some other depths of mythology. The story did not always pan out the way you think it will which is refreshing from the predictable nature that this genre can have.
If I could give anything an honest 5/5 this book would be the one, unfortunately I don’t believe in a perfect score.
To be honest I wasn’t quite sure if this book was going to be able to catch my interest when I read the synopsis, but it did that and then some, it sucked me in and I couldn’t find the will to put it down until it was finished. It started out slow but the mysterious circumstances around the main character Greer was enough to keep me waiting with bated breath hoping to find out how this mere girl of 22 ended up with no recollection of how she came to be on a ship bound for an unknown destination with nothing, but dreams of a man shrouded in darkness and mysteries.
Right off the bat Greer decides to make friends with a few women in the same circumstance as her and from there the story takes way. Throwing her into an unknown town with a group of unlikely friends they are faced with true terrors from things that go bump in the night. Faced with nuns, dark beings and a world no one knew existed these “casket girls” must find a way to survive each night hoping that the light of each day will bring them closer to answers and freedom they crave so badly. Now add a little splash of dark romance from a man called the dark knight, one she’s sure will be the end of her but haunts her every dream, and heart stopping twists and turns on every page, and you have the makings of this magnificent book.
This book takes you for a wild ride, into a supernatural world I did not expect when I picked it up but it did not disappoint, the authors attention to detail, the characters feisty, loyal, strong headed natures, the supernatural aspect, all and all made for a wonderful read, I cant wait to see what comes next!
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Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is not your typical vampire paranormal story…it’s so much more…and so very good!
One minute Greer is in France…the next she is on a boat with other young women. She has no idea how she got to be there or how much time has passed. She soon finds they are on their way to New Orleans. There she will be married off to a man she has never met. However, as soon as they arrive, she can tell there is more going on that they are telling her and she is determined to figure it out.
Enter Theron. He has been sentenced to spending his exile roaming as a vampire. He finds himself drawn to Greer. The connection between the two is a surprise to both of them…but also a force to be reckoned with. Together, they will fight all the forces against them (and there are quite a few), while trying to figure out what’s really going on with the casket girls. But, are they in too deep over their heads?
This book kept my attention from the very beginning. I found myself ignoring the world around me as I was pulled deeper into the world of the story. I didn’t know which way the story was going to go…or what is going to happen next! I will be awaiting the next book with much anticipation!
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book had me in its grip from the moment it started. We are greeted with Greer and other wayward and somewhat voluntary women on a ship to a convent. To be prepared for “what all women are good for, which is marriage”.
Once we arrive in New Orleans there is a man. One who isn’t supposed to be seen named Theron. And some of the women become worn down and ill.
This is a great story and very fast paced and packed with emotions. I am in high hopes the second is as amazing as this one was. The world building is wonderful. I could feel the tension and the suspense along with every ounce of mystery.
Review by @michellerenee6590
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Greer is kidnapped in France and wakes up on a ship to New Orleans with the intention of being forced into a marriage to a someone she doesn’t know.
Theron is exiled to live amongst humans and selects Greer as his food.
I’m a sucker for vampires stories and when I saw the cover and premise, I was interested.
I don’t want to give too much away. I suggest reading this if you like supernatural or vampires.
I look forward to the next novel in this series.
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Don’t start reading this book thinking it is some typical paranormal romance because that is not what this fantastic book is…it is so, so much more!! The wonderful descriptive writing of this amazing author takes you from your comfy lounge chair reading your book and steps you right into the world she has created. It is truly filled with so many twists and turns that you never see coming. An absolute page turner that I couldn’t put down. I’ll be re-reading it for sure in preparation for book 2!
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I’m glad I picked this one up. The Synopsis sounded interesting and it definitely was. Vampires, demons and things that bump in the night… oh my. Greer was our mc and I liked her alot. She went through alot in this story and she did it all for those she loves. I am looking forward to reading more by this author!!
Happy Reading!
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is an okay story. I liked the idea of it which is why I read it. It seemed very slow at times and became more interesting as the story grew. I liked the ideas about where the casket girls come from. Very different. The characters are likable, easy to understand and follow their agenda’s. Maybe a chapter on Theron’s life as Hades friend then banishment to work for Rook which would bring him to current time and seeing Greer would have helped with his evolution a bit. Instead we hear about bits of it in his thoughts.
The secondary characters are interesting in their own way. The casket girls each have hopes and dreams that have been squished…or have they?
Overall it has potential for a good new series with a paranormal/fantasy element. The thought processes of the characters are done nicely.
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4/5 stars
Blood and Ravens by A.D. Brazeau
The start of the Casket Girls Series submerges you into a realm where the supernatural lurks just beneath the surface, ready to pounce at any moment. Greer, the steadfast and strong-willed woman of the hour, finds herself in the midst of an unraveled life that continues to be further unwound by secrets, a dark-haired knight, and far more than just a few twists and turns. She and the other “casket girls” have to find their way in a new land, deal with a forced marriage, and learn to survive even when some seem to be dying. Fueled by rage and confusion, Greer finds herself deeper than she thinks and ends up in the midst of something much larger than she could’ve ever imagined.
When her dark knight no longer seems so knightly, Greer presses harder into the secrets of the world. She uncovers the mystery that is Theron, her dark-haired and even darker-eyed love interest that has the possibility to lead her into the same exile and damnation that he has riddled himself with. When the tension begins to build, both between Greer and Theron and between the normal and supernatural world, the pair must fight through hellish demons that rival the nightmares of the Earth. The stubborn and feisty-natured group of females that had once been shivering and timid as they were torn from their homes wreak havoc on the supernatural. The reader is left rooting for the morally gray villain, and a love story that didn’t begin as one.
Just when you think that another turn isn’t possible, you get thrown into a different direction, following at the heels of the fated pair. Their draw to one another is of pure intoxication, and it is all the reader can do to stay on their heels as they uncover more and more of a dark past. Demons, vampires, and even facing hell itself tries to tear apart the lovely duo, but bonds forged in blood are scarcely broken. Greer’s life will never be the same, and the world is in wake of the to be told stories of the other casket girls. The words flew over the pages for this read, and it is safe to say that the next book is awaited in hungry anticipation.
Blood & Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is probably the best vampire story I’ve read to date. Right from the start, the author pulls you in and drags you under with Greer’s riveting tale. A very quick read full of twists and romance as Theron and Greer manage the beginnings of their romance and lives together in New Orleans. I absolutely love and recommend this book and series, and I’m excited for the next one to come out!
