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The Viper’s Bloodline Awakened: The Fifth Book in the Urban Fantasy series The Gods’ Scion by Winnifred Tataw

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The Viper's Bloodline Awakened: The Fifth Book in the Urban Fantasy series The Gods' ScionThe Viper’s Bloodline Awakened: The Fifth Book in the Urban Fantasy series The Gods’ Scion by Winnifred Tataw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Viper’s Bloodline Awakened is the fifth in the series and I DEF recommend you read it in order. I did not. I didn’t realize that it was the 5th when I started it and was rather lost. There is not much in the way of backstory and introducing connections and relationships. This story follows Rodrick and Arcelia, and learning who she can trust throughout their journey. Especially after being betrayed by her own family and Rodrick telling her half-truths and keeping truth from her in the beginning.
There are multiple POVs throughout and on quite a few I was reading the first page or two trying to figure out from whose POV we were reading, so that was rather confusing. The phrasing also wasn’t very consistent (ex: when a certain person shows up and spoils an event, at the following meeting he is using very formal wording but also keeps referring to the group as ‘you guys’.) The world building was epic.

Overall it was good, I do feel I would have enjoyed it more had I read it in order so that is on me.

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Susan Ratchford

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis #2)It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After reading House Valdis Origins: Xenobia I knew this was going to be a uniquely addicting series. The blend of science fiction and fantasy in the books makes everything feel new and exciting! From vampires to ghosts to aliens they all have a refreshing twist. Just like the series itself, completely unexpected and unpredictable! Xen is such an entertaining character to get to know and each page just flies by with fast paced action and intrigue! I would highly suggest reading these books in order (starting with the prequel) to understand and fully take in Naomi Valkyrie’s amazing world!

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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Susan Ratchford

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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis #1)The Rise of House Valdis by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After reading House Valdis Origins: Xenobia I knew this was going to be a uniquely addicting series. The blend of science fiction and fantasy in the books makes everything feel new and exciting! From vampires to ghosts to aliens they all have a refreshing twist. Just like the series itself, completely unexpected and unpredictable! Xen is such an entertaining character to get to know and each page just flies by with fast paced action and intrigue! I would highly suggest reading these books in order (starting with the prequel) to understand and fully take in Naomi Valkyrie’s amazing world!

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Shannen Kern

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis #2)It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I never hesitate to pick up any work from this author because they always take me on such an unforgettable adventure! It was a phenomenal quick read for my day. I couldn’t believe how perfectly the author balanced the length of the book with the development of the plot and characters! I have read the prequel and the first book in the series, so I was ecstatic to pick this up and dive right in. I will say that it should not be read as a standalone or you will likely get quite confused with the storyline and characters. I usually have a difficult time with books that have more than two points of view, but this was an exception to the rule. It’s told from multiple points of view, and I absolutely loved it. Xenobia has such huge responsibilities while they try to make things better for the people she loves. I don’t want to give anything away, but the amount of unpredictability in this book is a major win for me! I am crossing my fingers that the author gives us more to this series. If you love dark, paranormal fantasy books, don’t pass this one up!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Elisha Johnson

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis #2)It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It Comes From Within (House Valdis Book 2) by Naomi Valkyrie- 5 out of 5 stars

This is the second book in the series. That being said, if you have not read the first book this one may be hard to follow and you will not have all of the storyline. I loved the first book so when I got my hands on this book it took me no time to devour. The characters are super complex with so many facets and the storyline will suck you in with all of its twists and turns. I highly recommend reading this whole series.

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Michelle Marlow

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis #2)It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Make sure you have read the first book and honestly the prequel will help too. This is a wonderful witty sci fi series. I truly love being immersed in this world. It is also a fairly quick read as well. Seeing Xenobia and her growth from the prequel to now, I loved it.

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Cindy Rushin

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis #2)It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I so enjoyed this next story of the series. This book had some really interesting twists as we continue to watch Xenobia and her friends as they try to build their community. I found the story interesting and liked the building of relationships between the characters. The story kept me interested from beginning to end and I look forward to reading the next book.

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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Cindy Rushin

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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis #1)The Rise of House Valdis by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this book. It represents for me a new take on paranormal stories as it is much more than the normal werewolf, vampire or fairy story. Xenobia’s story is so interesting and I found all of the characters equally fascinating. The world created by the author is vibrant and unique. The story had a number of twists and turns and I found myself really interested in how it ended. This is a really good beginning of the series and I look forward to reading the next book.

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Katie Turner

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis #2)It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It Comes From Within, by Naomi Valkyrie, is the second book to the House Valdis series. I highly recommend reading the first book prior to beginning this story, along with the short prequel House of Valdis Origins: Xenobia, as it gives you a comprehensive look into Xenobia’s former life. The author struck gold again with It Comes From Within. I felt like this story held up very strong alongside the previous book, which I also very much enjoyed. The creativity put into crafting this world of Xenobia and her friends held me captive from beginning to end. There are a lot of elements weaved into the story, which surely can appeal to many types with genre preferences. I highly recommend to anyone who enjoys a book full of fantasy and adventure showcasing an exciting storyline with well-developed characters. I will be keeping an eye out for another installment!

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Stephanie Runyon

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis #2)It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Xenobia has her hands full since she has taken over House Muerte without learning that a new blood den has been formed. She has Chiamaka’s request to give his conduit, Ezrah, her blood, and then his request for Xenobia to become his conduit. Matthew and Onyx are present in her room at all times, and their linking invades her mind constantly. Beyond this, Sybil has begun having visions of the victims of a vampire attack. Onyx goes undercover, bringing Sylvia with him so she can teleport if they get into a bind. When challenged to drink Sylvia’s blood, he discovers her addictive secret. Meanwhile, Audrey has been monitoring Emberly’s nightmares, and they have started a relationship. Emberly convinces Audrey to take her to the blood den. She has plans for the rogue vampires to go out in a blaze of glory.
Naomi Valkyrie’s It Comes From Within continues the tale of Xenobia’s struggle to remain a pacifist. She is afraid of her power, which she believes makes her a mass murderer. The exceptional detail and various character views add depth to the unpredictable plot. The suspense, witty remarks, and intrigue made this novel difficult to put down. I was able to envision every moment with vivid descriptions. I have read the previous books in the series, and they just keep getting better. There are no dull moments to be found on any page, and the book is, without a doubt, well worth a five-star rating.

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis #2)It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It Comes From Within is Book Two in The House Valdis Series. It is a polyamorous urban sci fi fantasy filled with action, danger, mystery, suspense, secrets, lies, drama, romance, friendship, vampires, shifters, aliens, magic, and paranormal. This book picks up where the first book left off, so I highly recommend reading Book One first. It will introduce you to the characters as well as give you each of their backstories. Xenobia is struggling with her new leadership as she tries to merge House Valdis with the former House Muerte. The stakes are high and the merging of the two houses comes with a great deal of responsibility that she does not feel prepared for. As if that is not enough, Xenobia is faced with a new enemy, the White queen, who is determined to create her own den of vampires and become ruler at all costs. The story is told from the POV of numerous characters which enables the reader a deeper understanding of each of them. A fast paced, action-packed, rollercoaster ride that leaves you breathless in anticipation of the next book. This author never fails to deliver a fantastic story!

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Hannah Porter

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis #2)It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It Comes From Within is the second book of theHouse Valdis. I HIGHLY suggest you go check out the first book and also the prequel before reading this on, that way you have a full understanding of what’s happening and how Xenobia started out. This one takes place six months after the last book. This is also told from Multiple perspectives which is awesome so you know just how everyone’s feeling and thinking throughout the whole book. Gotta love that, so you are not left saying “i wonder what so and so was thinking right now”. But man i didn’t think this storyline couldn’t get any better than the last I was wrong lol. Naomi Valkyrie writing and world building is fanfreakingtastic. Like I swear this had me in a chokehold until the end.like i had a lot to do today but i kinda blew that off to finish reading this book 😂 oops. I really hope there will be more from this series, until then i will be going to check out some of her other books. 🥰

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis #2)It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Having read and enjoyed the previous books in this series I was looking forward to being back with Xenobia and co and I was not disappointed. The storyline continues and it is six months since Xenobia took over and the stress of the House Valdis expansion is starting to show. Xen is determined to show the former House Muerte members that she is not at all like their former Master. However, her good intentions have lead to insurrection, and an unsanctioned blood den is discovered, along with an unexpected enemy being revealed. This leads Xen to reminisce but her memories can either haunt her or give her the solution she needs for victory. Once again I was transported into the urban fantasy/paranormal world of the House Valdis, and the descriptive narrative brings the setting vividly to life. I love the quirky and unique characters and I enjoy the multiple POV’s as it makes me feel engaged with all the characters. The LGBTQ relationship dynamics add to the story and the fast paced, exciting plot kept me hooked throughout.

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Barbara Bohls

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House Valdis Origins: Xenobia (House Valdis, #0.5)House Valdis Origins: Xenobia by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the prequel to what looks to be an amazing series. When you first dive into this book you aren’t sure what to expect. I know I wasn’t sure. I however, learned vey quickly that this is a fast paced book and it is super easy to read. The way the author describes things makes it easy to understand the world that she is creating. It allows you to really visualize every little detail. You will get caught up in the life of Xenobia. She is an amazing character that has so many things going on and she goes with her gut instinct. It is amazing to see her navigate her way through things. I was caught up in this story from the start and it is such a quick read that I can’t wait to read book 1 in this series. I am glad that I read this before book 1, because I am bringing all of this knowledge with me to the next book. If you like Sci-Fi you will love this amazing world and characters that have been created. If you aren’t a Sci-Fi fan, like myself, you will still really like this book because there is more to than just Sci-Fi. I highly suggest reading this series because if this prequel is this good the other books in the series have to be amazing.
Reviewed by: @bbohls

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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Barbara Bohls

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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis #1)The Rise of House Valdis by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the start of an amazing series. The prequel is a must, before this one if you really want to be able to understand things from the beginning of the book. That said if you haven’t read that, you will still be able to understand what is going on, it will just take a little longer. My suggestion is to read the prequel first and then read this one. You won’t be disappointed. This book is a quick read and sucks you into this amazing world. The vivid imagery is insane in this book. You can actually picture everything and everyone very clearly. I am not a Sci-Fi fan at all but this author makes it easy to read and I actually really enjoyed reading it. The paranormal characters and the twists in the love story help move this book along. You will start it and finish it without even knowing any time has passed. Does the saving a young girl, help the main character with her cause or does it hinder it. That is what I kept asking myself with this book. I love when everything starts to be pieced together. This book I feel ended to quickly but am thankful that there is a continuation that I can read.
Reviewed by: @bbohls

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Barbara Bohls

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis #2)It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the series but technically the third if you read the prequel. This book continues the saga of what the other books started and the vivid imagery that the author describes things really allows for you to be able to picture everything. This book is well written and sucks you in from the beginning. If you haven’t read the other books that is fine, you will be a little lost but the book definitely makes up for it and you won’t really notice. However, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t read all of the books. You won’t be disappointed if you do. The characters are really strong and make this story everything it needs to be. I normally am not a fan of sci-fi but this reader makes me want to be one so badly. I feel like I am just fan-girling with this author at this point. If you want to be swept away into a different realm and meat amazing characters this series is for you. I will add that this book does leave you on a cliff hanger that you won’t see coming because you will be so engrossed into the book. Makes waiting for the next one hard.
Reviewed by: @bbohls

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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Rose McCaskey

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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis #1)The Rise of House Valdis by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Definitely recommend reading the prequel before reading this one. Once you start these books you will find yourself wanting to continue Xenobia’s story. These are quick read books that are fast paced and still build a world that you will find yourself wanting to read more about. I don’t usually like books that switch between character’s point of views but with this book it helps explain the characters and gives even more character development.

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Rose McCaskey

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis #2)It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Naomi Valkyrie did it again. Book 2 continues the story of Xenobia. There are new characters introduced that help grow the story and progress it further. The growth of Xenobia from book 1 into and throughout book 2 is fantastic. I can’t wait to read more in this series.

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Santana Hicks

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis #2)It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After Xenobia and her crew took out Javier and Kade in the first book of this series, she acquired the house that was led by Kade. She thought that things would finally settle down after all the small details were sorted and the members loyal to Kade weeded out. Little did she know that this was just the beginning of something bigger and badder coming their way.

A secret blood den ran by someone calling themselves the White Queen has emerged and is creating new vampires in the process. It’s up to Xen to shut it down if she wants peace within her house. She is also still trying to get a hang of the bond she formed with Matt and Onyx, maintain a relationship with Chi, train the girls who have different powers thanks to Xens blood, while having forgotten memories emerge. One more thing and Xenobia may just fall apart. She has to tap into her mental strength to be able to take all this on, luckily she is not alone this time.

I have said it before and I will say it again… I love love LOVE this author. They have such a weird and unique perspective that reflects in all of their writing. Nothing like reading about a badass female main character who can take on the world and never give up. Not to mention all of the different supernatural beings and elements added in!

I also really like how the author is taking the relationship between Xenobia and the men really slow. It shows the character arc of slowly gaining trust after being abused in the past. It also shows patience and loyalty on the men’s side of things. I am a huge fan of this whole polyamorous thing they have going on.

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis #2)It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After reading book 1 and the prequel, I was so excited to get to read book 2 in this riveting series. We find Xen still struggling from the events of book 1. I am always such a fan of multiple POV’s so we can see what the other characters are thinking and feeling. This is a fast paced story with so much intrigue and danger lurking around every corner. Xen is dealing with the White Queen who wants her gone so she can rule and someone she trusted betrays her. Xen has to work quickly to try and keep herself and everyone she cares about safe. I am really enjoying this series and I feel like it does such a great job of blending the supernatural and making it feel realistic. Can’t wait for the next book!

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Kristin Boutelle

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis #2)It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Again the second book in this series pulls you in from the beginning. The story does flow very well from one point of view to the others. I love how all of the main characters are integrated together especially Matthew, Xen, and Onyx. This book is very unique, I’ve never read one like this, I would highly recommend it. Plus, it’s a very easy read and has you wanting more.

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Amber Howard

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis #2)It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Not the book ending on a cliff hanger of that magnitude. I was sucked in and didn’t even realize I reached the end. The villain of the book took me by complete surprise but in hindsight it shouldn’t have. This was the best installment so far. The characters are fantastic. There isn’t a dull point in the book. I cannot wait until the next one comes out.

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis #2)It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

It Comes From Within is Book 2 in the House Valdis series and I highly recommend reading the prequel along with the first book as this story is the continuation…. and wow…..just when I thought I had it figured out. This author continues to be one of my favorites and the thought of the whole storyline along weaving in all of the details…I am totally amazed. Told in multiple POV’s, which I love to really get to know all the characters and how they come into play in this book… I can only hope that maybe there will be another book……fingers crossed.

Xenobia has so much riding on her shoulders. Protecting the ones that she loves, there is an imminent threat and trying to figure out whom is behind it all. With Matthew, Onyx, Chi there are multiple connections. The merge of two houses is a LOT…and Xen is trying not to feel that it is to much. With illegal blood den and secrets….trust if a big issue….especially feeling betrayal. Having the White Queen on your heels and lurking in the shadows…will Xen be able to protect everyone she cares about and will she find out the true identity of the White Queen….

I highly recommend this series…it is fantastic. The twists and turns had me turning the pages and glued to the story-line.

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis #2)It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It Comes From Within is the second book in the House Valdis series. I’d recommend beginning with the prequel, House Valdis Origins: Xenobia, as that provides vital background to this story. I’ve enjoyed many books by this author, who consistently delivers exciting and original urban fantasy stories with LGBT+ characters, and the House Valdis series is certainly no exception!

Xenobia is settling into her role at the head of the newly expanded House Valdis. She needs to strike a balance between doing what she can to protect and help those she loves, and not pushing herself too far. The growing threat from rogue vampires needs attention from her and her friends, before it gets out of hand.

I like that in this book we have more relationships developing between side characters. It’s good to see more of them, and have a broader spectrum of romances! The narrative shifts between multiple points of view, sometimes just for a page or two, so we get to see the perspectives of many characters on the story. Some of my favourites are Sylvia and Ezrah, who both get to play important parts in this story!

I’m looking forward to reading more from House Valdis! The story comes to a satisfying conclusion but there are still questions for a subsequent book to answer.

This book gets five stars from me! I’d recommend the series to paranormal romance fans looking for something with plenty of familiar characters and tropes, but also loads of original ideas to spark your imagination!

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Shelly Kittell

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis #2)It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This continues the story from The Rise of Valdis. I would suggest you read the prequel and Book 1. The story is very good. The characters will hold your interest through the whole story. I find it interesting that they can enchant themselves to loook like normal people. I really enjoyed the story. It’s action, romance, a bit of everything.

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Megan Conley

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis #2)It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 2nd book in the House of Valdis series and we get a little more of Xenobia’s backstory. You really do need to read the prequel and the 1st book in order to fully understand what’s going on as we pick up roughly 6 months after the 1st book ends. I love the multiple POV’s we get in each chapter as it really allows you to relate to the different characters and gain insights that you otherwise wouldn’t have. This is a quick read and I can’t wait to see what Valkyrie has in store for Xenobia in the future.

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Ayla Phipps

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It Comes From Within (House Valdis #2)It Comes From Within by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Must read prequel and book one first. This book picks up six months after the events of book one, The Rise of House Valdis. The author does it once again. Multiple perspectives give you every detail and angle of the story as the twists reveal themselves and Mistress Xenobia and her House fight to keep their territory.
Xenobia never wanted to be a leader, while large parts of her memories are missing the goal remains, to protect women and to keep those she has adopted as family safe. Matthew, Onyx, and Chi at her side an unexpected White Queen is behind it all. A memory unlocks itself and Xen is at a loss on what other important memories she is missing, and why are they missing. Merging two houses isn’t easy and Xen is drowning in the chaos that the White Queen is weaving. Deeper still are the connections between Xenobia, Matthew, and Onyx, they are all emotionally broken people trying to claw their way out of trauma. Fighting for any chance of a happy life.
Who is the White Queen? What will happen when Xen finds out? Can House Valdis survive and come out on top again? Naomi Valkyrie you amazing woman, my heart the entire book just kept racing harder and faster with each chapter. The author doesn’t do anything partially, she gives you the good, the bad, and the ugly side of this world and the struggle of living within it. These characters aren’t puppets they take you on a rollercoaster that left me gasping for air. Torn between needing more, what will happen next when or if she is sanctioned to let the nightmare side out. The darkness within her has been there too long and to be in complete control of herself she can’t keep it inside anymore. Will there be more? Will Xenobia return?

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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Elisha Johnson

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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis #1)The Rise of House Valdis by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Rise of House Valdis by Naomi Valkyrie- 5 out of 5 stars

This quick read held my attention until the end. It is a well written and enjoyable debut novel. I love how the main character is a strong woman who supports other women. Can I also say just how gorgeous the cover art is on this book. I absolutely love this series. I recommend reading this book.

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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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The Rise of House ValdisThe Rise of House Valdis by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It is some years since Xenobia fled her situation and she has a settled life on Earth, albeit she has to use a glamour to hide her origins, but she has her own business and is doing some good on the side, she helps girls by giving them the choice she didn’t have, the opportunity to work as one of her Companions where they will be looked after, fed watered, given a roof over their heads and most importantly, a choice of who they want to work with. One of the girls, Maggie was the catalyst for this decision, when Xenobia found her being beaten, she knew she had to act and now, Maggie is the only one she trusts with her true nature and the darkness within her.

All of it seems to be going well until a potential client enters her office for an interview and as she reads his emotions, she knows something isn’t right, especially when he mentions someone from her past, but regardless, she agrees to help and that is where things get complicated and Xenobia has to make a split second decision which will change her future forever. This new change means that she has to open up to everything she has been avoiding since her arrival seven years before, bringing down her walls and letting people in, however, what she doesn’t expect to happen is discovering a whole new world underneath the one she currently has, but will this new found information help, or hinder her life?

This is a paranormal romance where danger lies around every corner and nothing is quite as it seems as past and present collide to create a maelstrom of emotions, secrets, revelations and love, all while keeping you engrossed in the ties that bind an unusual group of people as they navigate new waters together.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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The Rise of House Valdis (House Valdis Series) by Naomi Valkyrie – Review by Jamie Truex

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The Rise of House ValdisThe Rise of House Valdis by Naomi Valkyrie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another wonderful book by a new favorite author of mine, Naomi Valkyrie. I absolutely love her style of writing. Each one of her books draw me in and I have a hard time pulling away to do real life! This one was no different. She does a great job world building and the characters are just amazing. The story was a little slow at first but just wait. It picks up and is very worth your time. I do recommend reading the short prequel but it’s not necessary.

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