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Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny Book 5) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Susan Ratchford

Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny #5)Soul Redeemed by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny Book 5)
By: Theresa Van Spankeren
Review by: Susan Ratchford
5 Stars

Soul Redeemed is the fifth installment of Theresa Van Spankeren’s War Of Destiny series and I am beyond loving all of it! Each book keeps getting better and more intriguing and I can never put any of them down! I highly suggest starting this series with her first book Lost Souls to join Julia at the start of her journey! I really enjoyed watching Julia really get to know herself and her powers in this book. Spankeren writes her character in such a relatable way and with such emotion you can’t help but feel everything Julia goes through. Soul Redeemed has such great world building (as always with Spankeren) with enough action and intensity to have my heart racing. I can’t wait for the next book and possibly the final battle with Valentino! Prepare for wonderfully unexpected twists and turns in this uniquely dark vampire fantasy series! You will not be disappointed!

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Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny Book 5) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Mandy Ott

Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny #5)Soul Redeemed by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Theresa Van Spankeren delivers another great book in The War of Destiny Series! The fifth installment, Soul Redeemed finds Julia and her ka-tet strengthening a power she wasn’t sure she would ever have; one they must convince the Council she even possesses. The ka-tet must also reunify the Resistance and fight against Valentino’s forces all while protecting the humans from nearby villages that are now acutely aware of their existence. Soul Redeemed delivers the same amazing world building as the rest of the series. I could feel the fear, passion, guilt, pain, and love felt by the characters. The same familiar characters are also here, along with some newer faces. Twists and turns and action abound! There is still so much story left in this series, and I’m loving it! I highly recommend this series!

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Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny Book 5) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Julie Johnson

Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny #5)Soul Redeemed by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have thoroughly enjoyed this series!! Usually by book 5 in a series, the story has started to wane some and the action isn’t quite what you expected but that is definitely not true in this saga!!

I highly recommend reading these books in order. Failure to do so will lead to much confusion amongst the characters and the situations. There is a lot of backstory to this saga that is necessary in order to enjoy this series as it’s intended.

Julia is just now learning about her powers and the ones she possessess haven’t been seen in other vampires in centuries. Not really knowing how to best manifest them, Julia has to rely on her katet to help her hone her skills and use them for the best benefit to everyone. At the same time, Julia is concerned that Valentino is doing his dead level best to destroy her katet and all the humans too.

There is a lot I want to say about this book but I’m not going to ruin it for anyone. There is a lot of action, loose ends tied up, more loose ends created, and emerging storylines for future books in this series. This made for an enjoyable afternoon read!

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Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny Book 5) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Deb Robinson

Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny #5)Soul Redeemed by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Julia would never have believed she would figure out her gifts and how to use them, let alone convince others that she could see the dead and hear them in her head. The counsel meeting is where she must prove to them that the gifts are real. She is not confident if she will be able to or not even with the additional training of Samuel’s old friends. Everyone is facing challenges and now humans are in the mix as well. Valentino is on the warpath with the humans in the middle. This is an explosive book with room for possibly a 6th book. Fingers crossed as I really loved these characters.

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny Book 3) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Deb Robinson

Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny #3)Between Darkness & Light by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book had me crying, and I mean crying with tears streaming down my face. The emotional pain that is being suffered is overwhelming. If you have read this book and did not cry.. Well?? Julia has spent years in basic solitude. Samuel with years at the bottom of a bottle and Matthew well he found his own way of coping.

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny Book 2) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Deb Robinson

Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny #2)Pursuit into Darkness by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my gosh this 2nd book took over my life. I could not stop reading. I am loving this series.

In this second book, betrayal is at the heart of the book. You don’t even see it coming. I was aghast and was yelling “ What The Heck”. As the group continues to eliminate their enemies, they find they have their backs against a wall. People start to crack under all the stress whether emotional or physical. This book ends with a bang.

If you have not read this series. It is a must read. I am already through the beginning of book 3.

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny Book 1) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Deb Robinson

Lost Soul (War of Destiny # 1)Lost Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. It kept me up late into the night and most of the day afterward. I couldn’t put it down. The introduction of Julianna into the world of the Vampire Resistance was a tormenting journey. Julianna (Julia), is a 15 year old girl whose first love is Adam. Her mothers servants son with whom she has been friends with since a young child. When her brother and father scheme to marry her off to a wealthy man, she is devastated. The marriage is not a love match. Gregory is mean and heavy handed. I found myself crying as the author pulled out the emotions from me. Looking forward to starting book two.

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Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny Book 5) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Carrie Reed

Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny #5)Soul Redeemed by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WOW! Excellent book! I really hope there is more after this, because I need more about Julia’s group and Kali’s group. Julia’s feelings in this book are all over the place and my heart hurts for her. She still feels that sense of unease between her and Samuel, and also with Mary Anne, because of the past, but I think she has proven over and over that she is not that person, that she was, deceived into making those decisions 6 years ago. The showdown with Jonathan was rough, but I am waiting for the battle with Valentino. In the end, I was happy to see her relationships with everyone strengthen, and the new friends she makes in Alicia and Adrian. Something is going on with Julia and her power to sense others in her ka-tet and I can’t wait to find out what that is! Wonderful series thus far!

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny Book 3) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Carrie Reed

Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny #3)Between Darkness & Light by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another excellent addition to this series! My heart was so broken for Julia with the way everyone is treating her. The way she copes just tears me up, I get why they are mad but also I think they are afraid of what they don’t know. A blast from the past shows up and turns everyone’s world upside down. Relationships mend, and tear apart again, Julia just seems to be thrown left and right. Her and Samual, I know have something between them if they would just talk, I’m so tired of Julia holding everything in and taking everything on her shoulders alone. Bring on the next one!

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny Book 2) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Carrie Reed

Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny #2)Pursuit into Darkness by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another great book! This series is wonderful so far. This book broke my heart and made me smile. I am devastated to learn of the group’s losses, but Samuel and Julia become closer and that somewhat makes up for it. This book is set 70 years after Julia first gets turned, I know the timeline of vampires is vast, it really was a bummer to realize that Julia had been without her daughter for that long. Valentino is getting closer to Samuel and his group of resistance and is intent on getting to Julia, to have her join his side. Julie makes terrible decisions, and the way she talks, keeps things from Samuel and tries to handle everything on her own really gets to me. I am hoping for something different from her in the next book

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny Book 1) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Carrie Reed

Lost Soul (War of Destiny # 1)Lost Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! I feel like this book falls under the old adage “never judge a book by its cover”. This book blew me away, the story is so well written and just gut punched me. I am just devastated about Julia being married to Greg and all that she endures. I didn’t think there would be any way out for her until Samuel. Their journey, together with the rest of the group and Adam is rough, wondering if Julia will ever be able to tell Adam about her time married, or if her and Samuel have something between them.

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Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny Book 5) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Rayne East

Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny #5)Soul Redeemed by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Gripping paranormal adventure
Another great instalment to the War of Destiny series. Book 5 has Julia harnessing her powers in a race against time. This is one series you will want to read from the start as each book flows seamlessly into the next leading to the ultimate climax of events. The author knows her craft and wields it just right to bring well developed characters and magnificent imagery to life. Action, suspense and unexpected twists will have you turning the pages well into the night. Highly recommend.

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Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny Book 5) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny #5)Soul Redeemed by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Soul Redeemed is Book Five in the War of Destiny Series. Each book builds upon the one prior so I recommend reading the first four books in the series first. It will also introduce you to each of the characters and give you their background and story. This is a fast-paced paranormal story full of action, suspense, danger, intrigue, vampires, and twists and turns that will keep you reading to the end. The characters are beautifully written, diverse, and complex. Julia is the MC, and this book focuses on her POV as she struggles through her journey of becoming a vampire. She is strong, smart, determined and we have watched her grow and mature through each of the books. Julia’s journey has left her with feelings of regret, and she struggles with self-harm behavior. This is heart wrenching to read, and you want to reach out and give her a hug. The author has done a great job of world building and creating vivid scenes that immerse you fully into the story alongside the characters. As their journey continues the stakes are even higher for the characters and they are in a race against time. I highly recommend this vampire paranormal series that will grab your attention from the first book and keep you reading to the end.

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Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny Book #5) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Angela Hayes

Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny #5)Soul Redeemed by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Soul Redeemed is the fifth book in the War of Destiny series by Theresa Van Spankeren. As each book in this series builds on what has come previously, I highly recommend reading the first four books before starting on this one, because they all come together to creating a ‘bigger picture’, not to mention they are all great reads, providing hours of entertaining adventure to plunge into.
This is an original, clever and intriguing paranormal saga with vampires, action, adventure, high stakes, politics, agendas, atmospheric world building, danger, intrigue, tense developments, violence, and plenty of suspense.
I am really enjoying this adventure- and Ms. Van Spankeren raises the stakes here for us, and the characters- bringing even more tension, dramatic developments, and intrigue- in a high-stakes race against time which kept me glued to the pages to find out how everything would play out in the end.
Can’t wait to see what Ms. Van Spankeren has in store for us next!
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Theresa Van Spankeren!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny Book 5) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Shelly Kittell

Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny #5)Soul Redeemed by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is another winner in the series. Julia is still working through her issues and now she has to figure out how to work her talents and other items. The writing is strong. The characters are each so unique and I love how they are, because they come from different units and somehow mesh well together even with some mistrust. Julia is strong and has come through so much. I love how she has grown throw the series. The storyline is interesting and grabs you. This really isn’t meant to be a standalone as you may be lost if you try. This author does such a terrific job with her books that you just can’t put them down.

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Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny Book 5) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Rebecca Hill

Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny #5)Soul Redeemed by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is the fifth book in a series. Like the others in this series, I would not read as a stand alone book or out of order. That being said, I have read all five books and loved this book and the entire series! This book centers around Julia and her point of view. I think as a female character, I liked her struggle to give voice to her feelings and to allow herself to grieve. I think many women can relate to those issues. There was a character in the last two books, Lane. I actually missed him in this book. But, I enjoyed the continuation of the characters and that their struggles that don’t just magically end by becoming a vampire. There is an aspect of self harm for Julia, that some readers may need to know about before reading. I also felt her struggle to stop the self harm behaviors is accurate and relatable. I loved the book. I love the series. It is a fantastic read and well worth the time!

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Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny Book 5) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Jenni Bishop

Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny #5)Soul Redeemed by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Theresa continues to impress me with this original high stake’s series. Soul Redeemed is another unique continuation and the fifth book in the War of Destiny series. Make sure you start with Lost Souls book one in this epic series and work your way through each one as the build on from each other.
Get ready to devour this dark vampiric paranormal fantasy story. The characters are well written have depth and well developed. Theresa’s world building is skilfully built and carefully crafted. The plot is fast-paced and is as gripping as it is engaging.
It is a multilayered tale full of action, tension, intense danger, intrigue, imagination and twist and turns that you will find hard to put this book down. Once again, the vividness allows the reader to enjoy every nuance of Theresa’s storytelling. Soul Redeemed is built a solid foundation that has been skilfully woven into an exciting story.
I am not going to share the details because Theresa’s words need to be taken in like a fine wine to let you draw your own picture through your own imagination.
You don’t want to miss out on this epic series.

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Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny Book 5) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny #5)Soul Redeemed by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a series that I have enjoyed reading from the start. This is the fifth book in the series which I highly suggest reading the previous books, it will help you enjoy this author and the characters as well. This is a well written story that took me on an adventure to the end. I enjoyed how the characters pulled me into their world. They are connectable and made the story entertaining to read. Julia is such a great character and is my favorite. You don’t want to miss what happens to her in this final installment of the series. There is great growth in the plot which makes the story easy to read. This is a fast paced fantasy story that is hard to put down. An engaging story where you have to find out what happens to Julia next. This is a really great story and series. I highly recommend this book and this author.

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Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny Book 5) by Theresa Van Spankeren

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Soul Redeemed (War of Destiny Book 5) by Theresa Van Spankeren
Genre – Paranormal, Vampire
Page Count – 480
Cover Designer – Jonathan Hunt

For years, Julia feared the apparitions that appeared before her, not knowing whether they were real or just delusions. After all, one had tricked her into betraying the Resistance – and hurting those closest to her. But now Julia has learned the truth about her power. She is the first known vampire in centuries who can see and hear the dead.Her ka-tet turns to a group of old friends in Marseilles to teach Julia what they can. She races against time to gain enough control over her power to prove to the Resistance leaders that she truly has these rare gifts. Those plans are derailed when King Valentino’s forces learn of the meeting and set a trap by taking nearby human villages hostage.Has Julia learned enough about her powers and herself to unify the Resistance and save the villages? Or will Valentino finally succeed in destroying the Resistance? Continue Julia’s story in this exciting new installment of the series!

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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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Fallen Soul (War of Destiny Book #4) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Angela Hayes

Fallen Soul (War of Destiny # 4)Fallen Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

‘Feared. Hunted. Shunned.’

Fallen Soul is the fourth instalment in the War of Destiny series by Theresa Van Spankeren. Each book in this series builds on what has come previously, making for a fantastic read. I highly recommend reading the previous three books before starting on this one, because as I mentioned, the instalments build on one another, creating a ‘bigger picture’, not to mention hours of entertaining adventure to plunge into.
This is an original, clever and intriguing paranormal saga with vampires, action, adventure, high stakes, politics, agendas, atmospheric world building, danger, tense developments, violence, and plenty of suspense.
Happy reading!

Thank you, Theresa Van Spankeren!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny Book 3) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Brittany Portrr

Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny #3)Between Darkness & Light by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Julia’s depression resulting from the events in the previous books is so very palpable entering the 3rd installment of this series. Her sanity is questioned and she has many demons to battle to win back the trust of those closest to her. There were many unanswered questions that this book addressed in such a beautiful way. This author’s writing draws the reader into her world with her characters. I was thrilled with this book and am anxiously awaiting jumping into the next one.

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Between Darkness and Light ( War of Destiny Series Book 3 ) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Carla Clemmons

Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny #3)Between Darkness & Light by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This series just keeps getting better! Julia’s story continues and so do her hardships. This third book is just as fast paced and amazing as the first two. Julia grows a lot in this book and you learn more about why Samuel felt so much power in her. Once you think you have things figured out there’s a plot twist. I so enjoy reading Julia’s story and the trials she has to go through. All of the added abilities and ways of the vampires in this series has been a very interesting story. I will be reading more from this author as I love her ideas and writing style. I am absolutely loving this series and am looking forward to book 4!

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Pursuit into Darkness ( War of Destiny Book 2 ) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Carla Clemmons

Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny, #2)Pursuit into Darkness by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This second book in the series picks up with Julia telling more of her back story. I’m really loving this series! Its a fast paced story that kept me reading and not wanting to stop. I I really enjoy the authors writing style and their storytelling style. You read from Julia’s perspective mostly and want nothing but for her to be happy. There is so much emotional scarring but is it to much to overcome? With the suspense building and another twist this one is hard to put down.

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny book 2) – Review by Amanda Leite

Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny, #2)Pursuit into Darkness by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a great sequel to the first book! It was like no time had passed and I could dive right back into this world with these characters!! I have never been more satisfied with a book!!

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny book 2) – Review by Amanda Leite

Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny, #2)Pursuit into Darkness by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a great sequel to the first book! It was like no time had passed, beween my readings, and I could dive right back into this world with these characters!! I have never been more satisfied with a book!!

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Lost Soul (War of Destiny book 1) – Review by Amanda Leite

Lost Soul (War of Destiny # 1)Lost Soul by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I fell for these characters immediately. They were so relatable and honest, and it was refreshing to read. The world building was a lot to take it but it made the story even more intriguing, and I can’t wait to see where these characters go from here!

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny Book 3) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Jamie Truex

Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny #3)Between Darkness & Light by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’m very much invested in this series. In this book, Julia is trying to repair damage that she caused to her ka-tet. She also is dealing with her past and some major depression. When someone suddenly disappears, she turns to Matthew, who still hasn’t forgiven her. Together they must figure out what is going on. This book is very hard to put down. I had to just read another chapter, well into the night.

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny Book 3) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Cindy Rushin

Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny #3)Between Darkness & Light by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this novel. Julia’s story is really interesting and full of many twists and turns but it was enjoyable to read. The story was inspirational as we are able to see Julia grow and overcome adversity to become a strong woman. I enjoy this author and look forward to reading more from her.

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Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny Book 3) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Deborah White

Between Darkness & Light (War of Destiny #3)Between Darkness & Light by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The first two books in the series give us the backstory of Julia, a human girl who is eventually turned into a vampire. Her story continues to evolve as she meets many friends and foes, while learning to cope with her new lifestyle. Over the last few decades, Julia has learned a lot about humanity and vampires. The things she thought she knew have been all but disproven as she has grown to learn more about herself, despite how painful that journey of discovery was for her and the ones closest to her.

Will Julia be able to fix the wrongs of her past? Will the resistance ever accept her back and help her finish the battle she agreed to take on in the first book? This was a wonderful read and I was very pleased to learn that there is a fourth book. I’m looking forward to reading it so that I’m able to continue this journey with the characters I’ve grown to think of as friends.

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Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny Book 2) by Theresa Van Spankeren – Review by Deborah White

Pursuit into Darkness (War of Destiny, #2)Pursuit into Darkness by Theresa Van Spankeren
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The second installment of the series, Pursuit into Darkness, is a great continuation of the War of Destiny Series. When we left off in the 1st book Julia had recently been changed into a vampire and had turned her childhood love interest into a vampire too. This book picks up several decades later, and has the characters living back in London when a new conflict faces them. As revealed to us in the first installment, all vampires have a special power, and it is in this book we learn what Julia’s power is. Now the question is ‘will she learn to use her powers to come out victorious?’. For the sake of preserving the element of surprise, this is a story you must read to see how our characters fare when chaos ensues.

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