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.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2024-08-14 17:05:532024-09-27 08:14:47An Ember of Hope (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Jenni Bishop
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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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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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.*
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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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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This is the 2nd book in the ‘War of Destiny’ series by Teresa Van Spankeren and takes place 70 years after the first book, in the late 16th century. You can read it as a stand-alone book, but you will get more understanding of the characters if you read the first book, Lost Souls. Julia and Adam are living peacefully with the other members of the group (ka-tet) that form part of the Resistance in London. She is learning how to use her new abilities and fighting skills to take on the vampire Valentino when the time is right. Unfortunately, Valentino arrives in England, bringing matters to a head and forcing the hand of the Resistance, leading to tragedy. Once again Julia suffers confusion when she hears a dark voice in her head and cannot trust what is real, concluding with her making decisions that will have far-reaching consequences. The writing hits its stride in this book with the story flowing well for the most part. There is one section where the change seems to come out of nowhere, but makes sense for the story in the end. The characters in the book are well-rounded and developed, with an emotional depth. I wonder how the group will be able to continue on, but I guess I will see in the next book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lucinda Morton-Phillipshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLucinda Morton-Phillips2024-01-20 16:46:382024-01-22 07:44:17Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny Series Book 2) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Lucinda Morton-Phillips
I absolutely enjoyed reading the book. I had not read book 1, but I felt the author was able to recap book 1 without it feeling like it was being repetitive of book 1. I thought this was an interesting take on the vampire world and the author did a great job of making you feel like you are transported back in time to the 16th century England. This was a wonderful story full of friendships, romance, intrigue, and action. I thought that the author had a unique voice and the story was well written, with well-rounded characters and detailed descriptions. I definitely enjoyed seeing the relationship between Julie and Samuel progress and change as he works with her to prepare for a battle she isn’t ready for. Julie is an interesting protagonist and I enjoyed seeing how her character develops. I can’t wait to check out book 3 to see what happens next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Haller-Dorishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Haller-Doris2024-01-20 15:13:012024-01-22 07:29:01Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny Series Book 2) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris
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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny) by Theresa Van Spankeren- 5 out of 5 stars
This is my first time reading this author’s work and I was not disappointed. The storyline draws you in but all of the twists and turns make this book hard to put down. Even with this book being the second in the series, it can easily be read as a stand-alone. I plan to go back and read book one. I recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elisha Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElisha Johnson2024-01-20 00:57:292024-01-22 07:23:27Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny Series Book 2) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Elisha Johnson
This was a good book and I am glad I picked this one up! This is the second book in the series and to get the best reading experience, this series should be read in order. This book was well written and I really enjoyed the main characters. I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future! Happy Reading!
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Impending devastation and death. Book two in the War of Destiny series starts off roughly eighty years after the events of book one. Some positives are that Julia has Adam at her side and somewhere over time she has just stopped existing and started too truly live again. 1582, back in London and enjoying a peaceful life when one dream, to meet Queen Elizabeth, comes true but everything changes in the same night. Events set into motion that can’t be undone or deterred. A strange dream, a ten-year-old girl and “tarot” cards tells Julia her future, one filled with loss, evil, death, sacrifice, and betrayal. Unsure of what the meaning is more strange things begin starting with a nap. Can Julia decipher the strange future she was told in time? Betrayal is coming but from who? While this is the second book, I understand how it could be a standalone if starting with this book. That said I feel that it would be like starting a movie forty-five minutes in without context or background on what led to the events or the significance of the situations. Such as Julia finally having Adam at her side or who Marie was to Julia. The continued growth of Julia in discovering herself more and evolving with everything she faces and overcomes. I cannot wait to start book three, Between Darkness and Light. I devoured the first two books in just a few days, once I started, I couldn’t stop.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ayla Phippshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAyla Phipps2024-01-19 20:42:262024-01-22 07:35:54Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny Series Book 2) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Ayla Phipps
Heavy emotional rollercoaster. While I have seen Theresa’s books over time while working at a library, I hadn’t previously given them a read until now. One of my new years resolutions was to read books by as many new authors as I could, and this series always looked interesting. I must say I was not prepared for the deep emotions that I would be taken for a ride with, but the book had me holding my breath from start to finish praying Julia could get a win. Julia is in modern day London but as she writes her biography, we are taken on the journey of who Julia is and how she came to this point. She is over half a century old, and a combination of things has her getting flashbacks to her past life, her human life. The only way to be rid of the flashbacks is to confront them and discover what the importance is in them. 1492, Julia was born and while her childhood was mostly wonderful considering nothing prepared her for what was to come after overhearing her father and brother speaking when she was eleven. At fifteen she was to marry Gregory Smith, a man wealthier than her own father had asked for her hand and while it was not the man, she wanted to marry her father accepted for her and that was final. All Julia ever wanted was to have the power to make her own decisions about her own life. To have control. Immediately her younger sister informs her of the uneasy feelings she gets around Gregory and the urge to flee from the room he enters, but it’s too late she has no choice but to marry him. Crystal, her sister, warns her to be careful. What follows the marriage and in the first two years is heartbreaking, not only what Julia experiences at the hands of her husband but of her own father. Will Julia find an escape? Can she have a happy moment that’s not tainted with painful consequences? The world the author builds is based off history, the times in which the story takes place are accurate which makes reading it so much more painful as some today still deal with similar situations. The characters have immense strength and fight to overcome all that they are faced with. Finding one thing to fight for to keep her going. I have found a new author and series to follow and now off to book two, Pursuit into Darkness to see what happens next for Julia.
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5 Stars Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny Series Book 2) by Theresa Van Spankeren
Pursuit into Darkness is the second book in the War of Destiny Series and is a Paranormal/ Vampire/ Fantasy story that will have you turning the pages till the end. This takes place many years after the first book. The twists and turns had me turning the pages trying to figure out what was going to happen next. The characters are well developed and well written. There’s plenty of action and it plays with your emotions and so much more. I don’t want to give away anything. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I look forward to reading more from this Author.
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This is book two of the series. I really enjoyed this book. I was hooked from the beginning! Questions I had from the first book were answered in this one. We continue to follow Julia through heartbreak and tragedy. I definitely recommend this book!
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I was not sure what to expect out of this book, but I ended up really enjoying it! I was drawn into this book and it felt like I was right beside Julia and was going through the exact same things. I definitely recommend this book!
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This is the second book in the series and can be read as a stand alone. I did not read the first book before this one and I felt like I didn’t miss anything that would make this book hard to understand. What I did feel was missing was more of the background story. I am sure that I would be given that in book one. So, it isn’t super important to read the first one but you might want to, to have a better understanding of what each of the characters are going through and have been through. This book has everything you could possibly think of for a book to have. It has intrigue, mystery, the evolution of characters, and an amazing plot line. Speaking of characters in this book, they will run you through the ringer. I have gone from loving them to hating them back to loving them. It felt like a viscous cycle but it is worth it in the end. I promise. If you have loved any vampire story, this is going to be a series that you will want to read. I am not normally a reader of paranormal, I will but it isn’t always my first choice. However, this book made it enjoyable to read and I will go and read the first one because this book takes a jump forward in the time line of the story. I have a feeling that I will feel even more connected to the characters by doing that. Maybe, I will even have a roller coaster of emotions again. Reviewed by: @bbohls
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This is book two in the series and it starts shortly after the first book. It again starts with a little introduction to the book that Julia is writing about her past. I say shortly after but it is about 80 years which is short in vampire time. The group of vampires has come back to London after having to leave after the fight at the end of book one. There are still many of the original vampires so I only had to learn a few new vampires from the resistance group. Valentino’s men are searching for Samuel and Julia to kill them. Many of the resistance vampires are being attacked so they all come together to make a plan. There are so many twists and turns in this book. I feel like I’m following the story pretty well and then all of the sudden something happens that doesn’t make sense so I have to go back and reread. There are also times where I feel that the dialogue doesn’t flow well or there is not enough description. I will keep reading the series because this one ends and I need to know what happens next.
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Pursuit into darkness War of destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren
Pursuit into darkness by Theresa is the second installment in her series War of Destiny. This book continues to follow Julia’s journey through tragedy and heartbreak. There maybe some content within this story that might be sensitive to some readers.
I did like the second book a bit more now that I understand how some things were conducted. I understand now why Julia was conflicted in decisions made. It is an interesting story and I look forward to its progress.
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Lost souls: War of destiny by Theresa Van Spankeren
Lost souls by Theresa is a dark story about a young girl who goes through extremely dark trials. There are moments that happen in this book that may affect others. They were not listed when I began reading so keep that in mind.
This not a book I felt was for me but it may be for you. The story starts off tragic and leads into the healing process of Julia’s life and how she over comes some things. You will meet people that will help her through her trauma.
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I really enjoyed the first book so I was looking forward to this one. I was surprised by the space in time between the first book and this second one. I do not think it took away from the story though. I believe you should read the first in order to get the full back story of the characters, especially the main one. The way the vampires are written in this series is very intriguing. I always like to see the different ways authors write about vampires and how they survive. This didn’t capture my attention as much as the first one, but it was still a great story.
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The writing in this book is incredible. You really feel like you’re in the story with the main character, going through everything she goes through. You feel all she feels. It can be quite intense but that makes for a great book. I immediately felt for Julia, as my daughter’s name is Julia and is the same age as the main character in the beginning. Help comes from the most unexpected place and Julia’s journey after is surprising.
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This is book two in the War of Destiny series. This book can be read as a stand alone, but helps for back story of the first one is read. The novel continues from book one 70 years later. There’s enough time that’s elapsed to not feel disconnected from the plot. There’s plenty of intrigue, a complex plot line, and characters you love and hate. The ending was a surprise. If you love vampire stories then you will enjoy this novel.
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I was not sure what to expect from this book especially since it seemed like historical fiction. Then I read the prologue and BAM vampires! There was a lot going on and quite a few characters but it was an original story and I really enjoyed it. The setting is the early 1500s but I felt like it could have been the early 1900s. Julia is 15 and being married off to a man she doesn’t know. She is in love with Adam, the son of a family household servant. Her sister tells her that she doesn’t trust him, her father and brother are pushing her towards him, her mother is just silent and not saying anything. She married Gregory and it didn’t go well. He is abusive and she tries to get away a few times. She meets Adam a few times in the market and has to cover her bruises and hide her face. She finally hits the desperate point of no return and is saved by a stranger who turns out to be a vampire. I enjoyed the characters, the family vibe of the vampires, and even England in the 1500s. Can’t wait to dig into book two!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Audrie Harringtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAudrie Harrington2024-01-12 18:31:522024-01-13 20:03:31Lost Soul (War of Destiny Book 1) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Audrie Harrington
Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny Book 2) by Theresa Van Spankeren. This is a great Vampire Paranormal read. Its set in the 16th century Elizabethan London and its about new and old vampires! There is a fight against Valentino the strongest Vampire of them all. Samuel and a new vampire Julia are leading the fight against Valentino. The battle is intense and seems to get very risky. Samuel and Julia know they are outmatched but they have to use their brains to figure out how. This story would be enjoyed more if you read the first book. The author writes so well that you truly feel like you are in 16th century England. This isn’t my favorite genre but I have really enjoyed this series so far! Beware when you start reading be prepared to finish because you won’t want to put it down!
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I couldn’t put it down! Julia is a sweet woman in the 1500’s who falls in love with a simple servant boy name Adam. After leaving the horrid Gregory for the abuse and misfortunes that were left on Julianna she finds Adam again. But her master and all of their group are being hunted by none other than the horrible Valentino! Valentino is after Samuel and after they run for their lives several suffer dire consequences. But what will fate bring them all next? Will Julia finally fall in love again?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Crystal Hevener Walkerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCrystal Hevener Walker2024-01-11 17:57:462024-01-13 20:00:18Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review By Crystal Walker
Reading a book of 300 pages in 2 days is a new record for a bookworm like me! I couldn’t put it down! Julia is a sweet woman in the 1500’s who falls in love with a simple servant boy name Adam. But her parents have other plans for her! She is forced to marry Gregory and he gives her sister Crystal horrible vibes!!! What will the tale lead to? How will Julianna’s future end? I seriously recommend the first book to this amazing series!!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Crystal Hevener Walkerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCrystal Hevener Walker2024-01-11 16:44:262024-01-13 19:59:06Lost Souls (War of Destiny Series) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Crystal walker
This book was so good to start this series! I was completely engaged while reading it! With every chapter I was excited to keep reading. I love that there is clear depth to each character but the author does a great job at keeping your attention, and keeping everything connected between all of the very complex characters. I literally didn’t want to put the book down! I love when I read fantasy books but you can still really relate to their issues, even though the book is created in some far away place. I was so full of empathy for the main character from the very start of the book. I kept being excited to see what would happen next. She’s such a strong woman naturally, so it was empowering to read such a story about a string woman learning how to face her circumstances head on. I highly recommend this one!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Phillipshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Phillips2024-01-05 11:04:322024-01-13 17:05:23Lost Soul (War of Destiny Series Book 1) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Ashley Phillips
This book was so much fun to read. It was tough to see all that happened to Julia, including all the loss she had to suffer while uric to rebuild. This was a really great sequel to book one. The author crafts some very interesting stories and I’m looking forward to reading more stories from the author in the future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Phillipshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Phillips2024-01-04 21:42:242024-01-13 17:11:30Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny Series Book 2) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Ashley Phillips
I went into this book without reading the first book of the series. It was easy to catch onto things, I felt there was enough time between the books to not be confused about book two. I think I will go back and read the first book just to see if the author explains more about the vampires, I love reading the different types of vampires everyone comes up with. I like that these vampires do need blood, are fighting to not be killers, people know about them, and I really like that they get injured. They are out in the night and avoid daylight, I’m not sure exactly what daylight does to them, I’m assuming only weakens them since Julia was out during the day. Speaking of, I couldn’t stand Julia. I really enjoyed the other characters, I think Rab was my favorite but Julia was just too selfish for me. I know she’s the main character but she really had to make everything all about her. I hope she gets better character growth in the rest of the series. I was rooting for Samual since the beginning, I instantly liked his character, I’m not 100% on his and Valentinos relationship but like I said, I plan to go back to book one to get my unanswered questions. I like the cause of the resistance and he makes the book worth sticking around to read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Darianhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDarian2023-12-30 14:23:142024-01-13 14:37:29Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny Series Book 2) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Darian Vester
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