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An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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An Ember of Hope: War of DestinyAn Ember of Hope: War of Destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren

An Ember of Hope i( War of Destiny Series) is a wonderfully written Paranormal story that will have you turning the pages till the end. I’ve read several books by this author and this one may be my favorite yet. This is a story of the struggles and trauma one might have after imprisonment and the betrayal you feel. Matthew is struggling to move forward and having serious issues with trust and not knowing who he can and can’t trust. Those he thought he could turns out he can’t. He’s trying to find himself and in the process gets a new persona but what will happen when it’s threatened? I truly enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend reading it to find out what happens next? I can’t wait for more from this Author.

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Mary Espinoza

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Blood and Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance (The Casket Girls)Blood and Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Blood and ravens by A.D. Brazeau and I was truly pulled into and enjoyed this paranormal story. I found this story to be well written and showed off the writers knack to showing the author’s writing skills and attention to very intricate details…. which really made the story come to life on every page. I also enjoyed how A.D. made the characters have a very creative feel and that kept me engaged throughout the book. I found this to be a fast paced story that was full of action and even some romance here and there. Greer and Theron are the main characters and I felt like they had great chemistry and growth. You don’t want to miss what happens with these two. I really thought that they were really great characters that made the story entertaining. I found that this was story that was hard to put down. I’m not always too much into paranormal books but this great paranormal story that took me on an unexpected adventure that had me coming back for more! I truly recommend this book..I don’t think that you will be disappointed!!

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Mary Espinoza, August 2024

Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by LaliLovely

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Blood and Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance (The Casket Girls)Blood and Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Everything about this book is loveable ! A breeze on the sea to read while still being exciting, mysterious, suspenseful, & amusing. Brimming with powerful women & sisterhood , led by a delightfully kick@$$ fmc . & who doesn’t love a smolderingly villainous man with a soft spot for his woman ? they make delicious spice ! I cant help myself , I loveeee the Hades & Persephone tweak ! Can’t WAIT to read more of this story !

 

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate Book 11) by Sylvia Black – Review by Sue Kemp

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate #11)Master Bistrita by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Master Bistrita
By Sylvia Black

I was a little lost starting this book, but it is probably more to do with me starting here and not at the beginning, once I got into the storyline of the book, I only put it down when I had to. This is the first book I have read by this author, and I have to say because of the writing style I found this book easy to read. I do not tend to read a lot of vampire stories, but I am glad I decided to give this book a go. This book the main characters are Bistrita and Chara. I did find that these two characters were a little repetitive in the way they spoke to each other, but for me it did not spoil their storyline. I also liked how strong both Bistrita and Chara’s characters were as strong as each other. To finish this book is fast paced, has quite a bit action, which I hope will keep you interested in the story.

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Jess Engel

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Blood and Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance (The Casket Girls)Blood and Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Excellent! I really enjoyed this dark, paranormal romance! The author writes a seamless story that is engaging and easily flows. The characters and story really come alive through the writing and keeps the reader turning the pages. This is told from alternating points of view following main characters of Greer and Theron—whose stories intertwine. They are an odd pairing of characters, but I was intoxicated with reading their story and really loved the development of each of them. I also quite enjoyed the setting, both the time period and the city of New Orleans within that time period. I was unaware of the story of the casket girls prior to reading this, but I really enjoyed the take on those stories. This was an out of this world read that I highly recommend!

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An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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An Ember of Hope: War of DestinyAn Ember of Hope: War of Destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book book is part of the War of Destiny series and in my opinion should be read as part of the series for the best reading experience. There is book is about Matthew and all of the craziness that he goes through. Kidnapping, torture and betrayal are some of the many hardships throughout this story. The writing was good and pulled me in and the overall story left me wanting to read more by this author! I would definitely recommend this to a friend.
Happy Reading!

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An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Shannen Kern

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An Ember of Hope: War of DestinyAn Ember of Hope: War of Destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The War of Destiny series was definitely one of my favorites because the author has a way of crafting such an incredible experience with every detail, yet somehow they never seem to be too full of unnecessary filler. This book is just as intricately crafted and detailed as the previous in the series. As such, I wouldn’t recommend reading this without the other books as well. You would miss out on the big experience, but more importantly, you would be quite confused jumping in so far from the beginning. The author has also kindly provided trigger warnings, so please check those as well. I am extremely excited that we get to focus on Matthew and learn about the inner war he battles. The number of twists and turns within these pages had me on the edge of my seat! If you enjoy paranormal stories with vampires, plenty of action and suspense, then this is without a doubt the next book for you!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Rebecca Hill

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This book is part of the War of Destiny series. It is more of an offshoot story or character backstory. While it could technically be a stand alone, I wouldn’t recommend it. I think I would be lost if I tried to read it as a stand alone. But as part of the series, I loved it, as I do the entire series! This book centers on Matthew and the aftermath of Julia’s betrayal. It might be a touch tedious on Matthew’s angst, but it wasn’t so much that I didn’t want to read it. Matthew is understandably struggling to recover after being kidnapped and tortured by Valentino. His struggle with flashbacks and nightmares is relatable to anyone who has struggled with a trauma in their life. He is also feeling grief from losing his ka-tet or family. Overall, I highly recommend this book and series!

An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Desiree Ottinger

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An Ember of Hope: War of DestinyAn Ember of Hope: War of Destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Matthew de la Roche is struggling with finding who he is without his ka-tet and his soulmate. He was betrayed by a member of his ka-tet which led to his capture, torture, and rescue. Unfortunately, his freedom resulted in the death of his soulmate, Christy, and the loss of his power over fire elements. Matthew walks away from his ka-tet and any resistance vampires in order to reset and figure out how to regain his power. As he is settling into his new city, he steps in to save a young girl from being trampled by a horse. In doing so, it puts him into debt with the Medici family. Matthew has never been one to spend a lot of time with humans, yet he finds himself drawn into their lives and becomes one of their closest friends. When strange attacks begin to happen and soldiers turn up missing, Matthew feels drawn into the conflict. He recognizes the type of attacks and begins to help train the Medici men on how to protect themselves and how to attack these strange men that only attack at night. However, he feels the lack in himself with the loss of his fire element. Can he regain what he has lost in time to protect those who gave him a safe haven to heal?

I have kept up with this series and I am really glad that the author added Matthew’s story to it. This book gives insight into what happens with Matthew when he walks away from his ka-tet members. It explains what struggles he has to overcome before he can even begin to forgive those who betrayed him. I think that he had a lot of self-discoveries to go through to get to a place of even considering forgiveness. I think the author did a lovely job of balancing the past with his present and defining his self-discovery path.

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An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series Book #6) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4 -4.5 Stars

 

An Ember of Hope is the sixth book in the War of Destiny series by Theresa Van Spankeren.
This is an original, clever, detailed, descriptive, and intriguing paranormal saga- with vampires, action, adventure, emotion, pain, trauma, high stakes, politics, agendas, atmospheric world building, danger, intrigue, tense developments, violence, drama, and plenty of suspense.
This story comes with a trigger warning, so if you have any issues/triggers, you will want to read them before plunging in. (there are flashbacks of torture and imprisonment etc)
This series really does seem to get better and better with each new instalment- building on what has come previously. I highly recommend reading the other books before starting on this one, because they all come together to create a ‘bigger picture’, not to mention they are all great reads int their own rights, while providing hours of entertaining adventure to dive into.
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Theresa Van Spankeren!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Triggers are contained in this book. An Ember of Hope is the sixth book in this amazing series. I highly suggest you start with the first book and work your way to this one, as the story continues from book to book, you’d be missing out on great reads.
An Ember of Hope is an epic paranormal fantasy story involving a dark world and vampires. The plot is gripping, engaging, and fast-paced. The world created by Theresa is expertly crafted and multilayered, as are the characters, who are well-developed and complex, especially the good characters.
Like the other books in the series, An Ember of Hope is built on a solid, skilfully woven foundation that Theresa has cleverly pulled together. Could Matt have been wrong about those from whom he has distanced himself? Could there be allies that he had long forgotten? Will he be able to stop the Vampire King?
You don’t want to miss out on this captivating series.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Shelly Kittell

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An Ember of Hope: War of DestinyAn Ember of Hope: War of Destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a powerful story of grief, betrayal and a story of looking for redemption. I have been following this series since the first book. This book embarks on a new level as Matthew is struggling to move past his trauma. By accident, he comes across and ends up with the Medici’s. It’s really a wonderful story that has been written so well. The author has done a great job with giving us a picture of what ancient times would have looked like back then. It’s also a little paranormal with vampires, which is such a nice bonus. As with the other stories, this is so intriguing that it just picks you up and pulls you in.

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An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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An Ember of Hope: War of DestinyAn Ember of Hope: War of Destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an author that I have enjoyed reading from the first book I picked up. I enjoy their creative writing style as well as the journey the characters take me on. This is a well written story about betrayal and a struggle to get past trauma from imprisonment. Matthew is left not being able to trust those he once did. As he struggles to move forward, he finds a new persona but what will happen when that is threatened? Matthew is a great character that I truly enjoy. He brings his journey to life and left me wanting to know more. I enjoyed the growth throughout that made the story easy to read. This is a fast paced, hard to put down story that is engaging and entertaining. This is a great story to read and one which I highly recommend.

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate Book 11) by Sylvia Black – Review by Santana Hicks

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate #11)Master Bistrita by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Master Bistrita is the 11th book in the ‘Masters of the Consulate’ series. Although it can technically be read as a stand alone since each book focuses on one vampire master and their fated mate, I would suggest reading the series since the sub plot has been going on since very early on. Plus it would make it easier to know who is who.

This time around we follow Master Bistrita and Chara. Chara is a bartender and when the two of them meet, it’s fireworks first thing. They very quickly fall in love and as a Dom/Sub relationship, there is a lot of steam. Most of the time, I love the females in this series but honestly, I found Chara desperate. She really wants to become a vampire and throw everything away for a man she just met. There wasn’t a lot of relationship building with these two. Everything just happens quickly. For a BDSM couple, I expected more steamy scenes but there were only a few.

As for the sub plot, they are still trying to hunt down Lucas. A witch is helping him to evade them at every corner so they have to find out who is helping him if they want to finally catch up to him. Their revenge has been a long time coming.

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Emily H

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls, #1)Blood & Ravens by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Greer is kidnapped and wakes upon a boat having no clue what is going on. Finding out she is a casket girl, women from France who traveled by boat to New Orleans and were married off. Greer is not thrilled with the idea of marriage, but she finds herself in a haze while seeing what she believes is a man. Could such a thing happen, with Greer’s life completely upside down she plans to find out what is true and what is not. Will Greer be able to find the truth and what happens when she does?

I thoroughly enjoyed this one, was not familiar with the Casket Girls story but I definitely want to know more now. I liked Greer, she could have just accepted her new fate but she is a strong woman who wants to find her own path. Definitely had a gothic feel to the story, the pacing was perfect. Will be reading more from this author.

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An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren

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Genre – Vampire, Paranormal
Page Count – 465
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Following his imprisonment and the betrayal of one of his fellow ka-tet members, Matthew de la Roche withdraws from them as well as from the Resistance itself. He struggles to find a way past the trauma that’s left him grief-stricken and distrustful of those whom he had once considered family.
A surprise encounter with the powerful Medici family of Tuscany alters the harmful and lonely path Matthew has chosen. Creating a mortal persona, he discovers a renewed sense of purpose and contentment in their world, but as much as Matthew desires to live as a human, he is not.
When King Valentino makes a bold move to control Cardinal Medici and other mortals who rule Rome, Matthew assumes the role of protector – a role that shouldn’t be difficult for a fire elemental of his age – except his element hasn’t worked correctly since his imprisonment. The Vampire King’s plans threaten the new life he has created. Deep in enemy territory, Matthew believes he is alone. He may be the only vampire able to stop Valentino’s plans, but Matthew may have more allies than he knows.
*Trigger warning: this book contains flashbacks of torture the MC suffered while imprisoned.*

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Theresa Van Spankeren lives in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois with her husband. She has been writing since an early age, and came up with the idea for the War of Destiny series in high school. She is also an avid reader of multiple genres. When she isn’t reading or writing, she enjoys hiking and swimming. She also loves checking out local haunted places.

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate Book 11) by Sylvia Black – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate #11)Master Bistrita by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Master Bistrita is Book 11 in the Master of the Consulate series and I continue to love this series so much. I definitely recommend reading this series from the beginning as each book builds on the characters and also the fight against the evil rogues. Getting lost in the story, Sylvia does an excellent job of luring me in with Vampire Masters, rogues, witches, suspense, danger, betrayals but also spice and everything nice. This story really took me on a roller coaster and anticipation and definitely did not disappoint…

Master Bistrita is a dominant vampire and very loyal. Meeting his match in Chara, he never though it would come down to fated mates. When danger lurks even right next to them….the fight to survive is only the beginning of Bistrita and Chara….

I cannot wait to see what the final book brings….

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Ayla Phipps

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Blood and Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance (The Casket Girls)Blood and Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love, love, love this series already. This was my introduction to the outstanding A.D. Brazeau’s work, and I cannot wait to read more. The dual perspectives of Greer and Theron, Blood & Ravens transports you into history with a twist.
Greer was an orphan but was told her mother was in Paris. At age twenty to finally took her fate into her own hands, leaving England for Paris to find her mother and finding her place in the world. She has “dreams” about a dark knight and the need to unravel the mystery of who he is and what he looks like. Until the night that changed everything, and she woke up on a ship in the middle of the ocean headed for another continent. Theron once was a prince in the underworld until Persephone’s flirting got him banished by Hades. While he is different from the creatures he is forced to work for and with his bosses’ big plans it’s time to leave France and go to America. Greer finds herself in the hull of a ship with at least forty girls but unlike them she and a handful of others did not volunteer they were taken. In the terrible situation she finds a group with four others, one of which is just like her, taken and forced to be in this new place, their fates taken from them. Having made land Theron must continue with the next phase of the plans and feels with his boss Rook half a world away it is his place to take the lead in the transition to New Orleans. He has moments, he’s getting too invested into his “little rabbit” until the unimaginable in his life he finds softness, warmth and love risking everything to help her and her friends. Given no choice Greer risks everything to make a deal with Hades himself to help Theron and her friends.
What will happen to Greer? Does she succeed in saving those she cares about? While the world may not be completely based in reality, the interjection of historical information mixed with the paranormal makes this book golden. Having seen the Old Ursuline Convent in person when I finally went to New Orleans this book captured it perfectly. The twists of not only Theron’s being and origin but that of vampyrs in general in this world were a refreshing twist. I truly cannot wait to jump into book two, Blood & Vengeance to see Desiree’s story and see what happens next with Greer and Theron.

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate Book 11) by Sylvia Black – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate #11)Master Bistrita by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Again the author continues to write a series that is completely spectacular and I was thrilled to get to read this next story in the series. While these are standalone stories all with HEA, because of the running storyline of the rogues attempting to take out the purebloods, it might be easiest to start at the beginning of the series, so you can personally get to know the other characters in the stories. Master Bistrita and Chara have quickly become 2 of my favorites together, I enjoy that he seems to be taking the dominance piece to a higher level than seen before in the other stories, but that Chara seems to make him break all of the rules he has created. It is interesting getting to see vampires, witches, werewolves, and humans working together to take down the rogues. I can wait to read book 12 and see how it all ends.

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate Book 11) by Sylvia Black – Review by Betsy Melano

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate #11)Master Bistrita by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another great book by the author. I have read most if not all of the series. Each time I picked up a book, I enjoyed the story and learning about the different pure blood vampires masters and their mates throughout the series. The connection the couples have with each other and with the others in their master group is fighting the rogue vampires. I suggest the books be read in order as much as possible to be able to connect the story from the beginning.

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60486159-blood-ravens” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls, #1)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1645685979l/60486159._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60486159-blood-ravens”>Blood & Ravens</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19177816.A_D_Brazeau”>A.D. Brazeau</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6749328408″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
What an Intriguing and encompassing book, definitely a 4.5* read<br />A new Author to me and I can say I will certainly be reading the rest of this series as it becomes available.<br />A mix of historical references, paranormal and romance <br />We meet Greer and follow the kidnapping, where she finds herself ensconced into a Convent and a marriage is arranged, and Theron the mystery man she senses is next to her bed. Theron cannot help but fight to change this=ns=gs as he has feelings for ‘the girl’ that he has not had in the past.<br />The world is described in vivid colour and the characters continue to develop anad grow as you find yourself falling deeper into the story.<br />
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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Jamie Truex

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls, #1)Blood & Ravens by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is book one in The Casket Girls series. I can’t wait to get into book two! This one had me turning page after page to find out what happened next. I really liked Greer’s character. Despite waking up and finding out she was kidnapped, just to be sold off as some strange man’s wife, she never gives up. I loved the paranormal and enemies to lovers aspect. This book really kept my attention. I highly recommend this book. You won’t regret it.

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Crystal Jimmo

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls, #1)Blood & Ravens 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!

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate Book 11) by Sylvia Black – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate #11)Master Bistrita by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate Book 11) by Sylvia Black. I’m going to start by saying I’ve not read all of these books but I was still able to understand the plot and characters. This is a paranormal vampire series and its really good. Its the story of Bistrita who is a dominant and he is set on making Chara submit to his will. Chara is very strong willed and is not going to go willingly. They are fated mates but Chara is determined to not be owned by someone. She really wants to be a vampire but she’s not willing to sell her soul for it. Chara is very independent and not really into being owned by anyone but she can’t deny the sexual attraction between them. There is also a war that is going on and much of the story revolves around that taking away from their romance. This story is full of greed, Betrayal, dark underworld, romance and war. Its a great Paranormal Vampire read!

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Amber Howard

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls, #1)Blood & Ravens by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Blood & Ravens by A.D. Brazeau was very well written. The flow of the story, the POV of each character, and the way the story unfolds in my opinion was top tier.

Greer is a smart and resourceful. Theron isn’t what I expected but it made the story interesting. I love enemy to lovers books and this one hit the mark. I cannot wait for the next one.

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Katie Turner

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls, #1)Blood & Ravens by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Blood and Ravens by A.D. Brazeau is book one to The Casket Girls series. I honestly believe this is one of the best paranormal stories I have read in a long time and absolutely loved essentially everything about it. All the characters were all well-developed. I particularly loved Greer and Theron and their forbidden love as Theron is trying to please Hades but cannot help what he is feeling for his “little rabbit”. Plenty of other paranormal aspects add lots of depth to this story. The gothic setting also gave me a certain aesthetic that I can never get enough of. The author’s writing was exceptional and kept me engaged and the pages turning from beginning to end. I was overtaken by intrigue from the very first page, and it didn’t stop even after the story ended. I am definitely hoping for more to come!

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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Blood and Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance (The Casket Girls)Blood and Ravens: A dark, paranormal romance by A.D. Brazeau
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is different from what I normally read, I usually just go for the paranormal but thought to switch it up a bit and I couldn’t be happier in doing so. This book was incredible. The story and conflicts and just everything in it kept me on my seat and wanting to read it more. This book really took on a classic and made it into a new way to look at the paranormal. The story flowed so well together that it never made me feel lost and had to turn back again. I really enjoyed the characters but especially Greer she is strong and could sense things and see things that no one else could. I really can’t wait to know if there will be more to this story and what more it could offer.

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Blood & Ravens (The Casket Girls Book 1) by A.D. Brazeau

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Genre – Paranormal Romance
Page Count – 274
Cover Designer – Maria Spada

In the shadows of 1728 New Orleans, a sinister fate looms over the casket girls, their lives hanging by a thread. A demon, condemned to an eternity as a bloodthirsty vampire, and a young woman stolen from her tranquil Parisian existence find their destinies intertwined. Together, they embark on a harrowing journey to liberate the casket girls from a fate more horrifying than death itself.

 22-year-old Greer is plucked from her simple life in Paris and thrust into the enigmatic world of the casket girls in New Orleans. In a convent, promised to a stranger, her life takes a chilling turn. As Greer grapples with vivid dreams of a nocturnal visitor she dubs the “Dark Knight,” a spine-tingling revelation shakes her to her core—these visions are not mere dreams. Greer and her companions are being drained by the ominous creatures lurking within their coffin-shaped chambers.

 Enter Theron, a demon cursed by Hades to live out his eternity as a bloodsucking vampire. His icy heart, once devoid of warmth, thaws in the presence of the woman who was supposed to be nothing more than sustenance. As Theron becomes ensnared by her charms, he risks everything to aid Greer and her friends, placing himself squarely in the crosshairs of Hades’ unrelenting fury. To free Theron and save her companions, Greer must make a sacrifice to the lord of the Underworld. But will it suffice, especially when Hades is the least of their concerns?

 Blood and Ravens, a dark and gripping paranormal romance, unfurls against the backdrop of 1728 New Orleans. This is the first book of The Casket Girls Series, a tale of forbidden love, supernatural peril, and the enduring battle against an impending darkness that threatens to consume them all.

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A.D. Brazeau is a best-selling, award-winning author who writes what she loves. From dark and fantastical fairytale retellings to quirky romance, and everything in between, she loves nothing more than to immerse herself in new worlds. A.D. Brazeau is a book-obsessed wife, mother, and dog lover, who grew up surrounded by stories. Not much has changed. A.D. is from Colorado Springs, Co.

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate Book 11) by Sylvia Black – Review by Jules Herbert

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate #11)Master Bistrita by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another Amazing instalment in the Masters of the Consulate series that will keep you turning page after page while keeping you on the edge of your seat. The whole time I was reading it I had such mixed feelings…I wanted to hurry up because I had to know what was going to happen but I also didn’t want it to end. LOL I know we can’t have it both ways but wouldn’t it be good if we could! This book takes us further again into the battle against the rogues and yet more betrayal stings hard. Master Bistrita finds his fated mate in Chara, who proves to be a challenge at times herself.
I hope book 12, which will be the exciting conclusion to this fantastic series, isn’t too far away..I just have to know what’s next!!!!!!

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Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate Book 11) by Sylvia Black – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210255407-master-bistrita” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Master Bistrita (Masters of the Consulate #11)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1711234876l/210255407._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/210255407-master-bistrita”>Master Bistrita</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21440759.Sylvia_Black”>Sylvia Black</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6720928300″>3 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
3.5*<br />This is the 11th book in the series and the only one I have read. It certainly worked as a stand alone as the back story is touched on and discussed in a way that you can follow but I feel you may enjoy more if read in order, saying this the Character development continues and the world is described in a way that you can visualise it easily as you read. <br />This story follows Master Bistrita and Chara, a fated mates BDSM relationship that could have been delved into a little more, and their story feels a little like it takes a step to the side as most of the storyline leans towards the hunt for someone betraying the Consulate and their mates. <br />I would certainly read more by this author to see if I gel with their style.<br />
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