I absolutely love Sapir Englard's writing from Millennium Wolves and this book did NOT disappoint! I was so immersed in the world and never wanted to leave. Thank you netgalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The plot heavily carried this book for me. I, personally, was not a fan of the word choices to describe the more personal scenes and also reading "noob" on every other page didn't help either. Would still read the next book because I want to continue to see the plot grow.

This is the first book of a new series and I could not put it down. It is different than other vampire books. Communities are underground and You are put on a list for years until you are turned. But Aileen was turned on accident and she had no idea that Vampires existed. This is set in New Orleans and the town is run by Lord Ragnor and there are other towns where Lords live and more vampires live. When you are turned you live and learn with just a small handful of people. All the rules and training. You are asked about your talents and they are used for auction.
I really liked the characters and yes a few times I wanted to smack them but again this vampire story was different than others.
Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the ARC to review.

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The beginning of the book was a tad slow but then all of a sudden I was hooked. This was a different than previous vampire books I’ve read and I loved it. I really enjoyed the world building and the intriguing plot. I really loved how the vampire world is intertwined with academia. I felt for Aileen because she really had horrible friends. Then being thrown into a new life she didn’t ask for and had to quickly adapt to. The tension and chemistry between Aileen and Ragnor is 🔥🔥. I went from almost DNFing to ready for the second book because I can’t wait to know what happens next. I recommend!

3.5 STARS

Who knew books can have dual personalities too because this book, right here, managed to go from silly and inconsistent to intense and unputdownable..just like that! Cloak of the Vampire by Sapir A. Englard did one h3ll of U turn and now I cannot wait for the next installment. This vampire romance is a mix of academy, enemies to lovers and PNR drama thrown together and that can be a bit disorienting a bit but the author managed to get everything together at the end. Ragnor and Aileen definitely have that scorching hot forbidden connection and by the time the cliffhanger came..I was completely invested in it

Aileen Henderson is an ordinary human now. She has a very complex and dark past that she buried meticulously. And her ordinary existence is everything. Then she is imprinted against her consent by vampire lord Ragnor Rayne while trying to save her friend Cassidy and find herself in the strange world of vampire leagues where the newly turned vampires are trained and auctioned off to different Vampire lords. Aileen is lost and angry and sad and Ragnor is confused about it too...but they do feel the attraction.

The first 10-15% can be a bit cringe-y. The whole concept of making new vampires by imprinting and then the academy was full of inconsistency and the vibe wasn't matching my expectations at all. Ragnor was all brooding and sharp and sharp and edgy but why a powerful lord will make mistake of turning someone against rule? Aileen wasn't getting my sympathy either. But slowly I get to know more of her story. She was an outcast in Outer world and here too..Ragnor was trying to show that she is nothing. She faced her ex boyfriend and useless best friend here and she is truly alone. She kept on fighting though when she didn't have any idea what's in future. She is lost and lonely and scared and while she thought Ragnor has a space for her in his heart..because of their chemistry but the auction broke her heart. She had to take help of the ugly past she tried hard to evade. The author managed to put heartbreak and angst there at the end. And I truly felt heartache for Aileen.

I reviewed an early copy voluntarily

Aileen had a dark past & seeks the thrill of danger. She saved her “best friend” Cassidy from an abusive relationship & now is supportive in this “friend’s” endeavors, even though she acts aloof & like she wants nothing to do with Aileen. Cassidy is the lead singer in a band and one night at her show there’s a strange man there & when Aileen sees him in a dangerous situation with Cassidy, she finds herself attacked by his immortal kiss. She wakes up as a vampire in a place where she must now learn her new way of life & foster her special talent in order to perform at the vampire Auction, where the vampire lords will bid to buy the most talented. She vows to seek revenge on the vampire lord that turned her, but will she be able to do so when she feels so attracted to him?

This premise was such an interesting concept but not well executed in my opinion. I found myself very mad at how the main character was treated & allowed herself to be treated throughout the entire book. I kept thinking there was gonna be an “aha” or “yes finally!” moment, but it just didn’t happen. I was intrigued enough to want to read the next book just to see what happens & how everything plays out, but unfortunately i was a bit disappointed in this one from the start, in the middle & at the end. It was very much “WTF” the entire time.

I struggled with the beginning to get past the introductory chapters but afterwards, I had trouble putting the book down!
I wish there would have been more details about what happened in Aileen’s past simply because if her past is there all of it needs to be shared!
Accidental vampire that’s wanted by the sacred vampire and she ends up being wanted by some of the other sacred vampires due to how she is.

I can't wait to see where this goes! This has so many cool threads that you want to see unravel. There is vengeance and passion, and enemies to lovers. Political and league intrigue. It's like a puzzle, and gathering the pieces is half the fun.

DNF at Chapter 10.

Unfortunately this book could not hold my attention. The whole vampire underworld school set up just seemed a little too immature for what I normally go for. The writing itself wasn’t bad just not my cup of tea.

Thank you for the copy for my honest opinion.

This book was slightly confusing at first but I was drawn in. There is a lot of information but it didn't feel overwhelming.

Aileen is thrown into the world of vampires after receiving the Imprint without her consent. Once waking up she finds out that everyone else had signed up and most were on a waiting list to receive it. She feels as though she is being punished, but things aren't as they seem. Aileen has done a very good job of hiding her secrets, almost as much so as she hid herself.

I found myself really drawn into the story and the dynamic between Aileen, Ragnor Rayne, Logan, and Cassidy. Definitely a satisfying read and listen for me.

i did genuinely try with this book but every character was so insufferable. it has a really interesting premise but i think the execution needs a lot of polishing.

Aileen Henderson’s unassuming life conceals a dark past. Outside of work, she hides behind her larger-than-life best friend, Cassidy, whose constant need for attention suits Aileen—and her secrets—just fine.
Until the night Aileen dies.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

A’s review:
Well. I have so many…questions? Like I’m confused. We get two different pov’s in this book. Please for the love of god tell me why one pov is in first person and the second one is written in third person? I was so confused when I started reading the male main characters pov wondering if the book was always in third person? Besides that, the way it was written felt like something that jumped straight out of wattpad 2012, but also the storyline was good enough to keep me curious to read the rest of the book? I’m probably going to read the second one when it comes out purely because I’m hoping to get my questions answered. Even though it is being hinted that the female mc has this big bad dark past, the author never truly delves into it besides a few glimpses, mostly at the end of the book,and I would’ve liked to know more about that, than having to wait IF it’ll get answered WHEN the second book comes out. Thanks to netgalley for the arc. :)

4.5 Stars! A New Vampire Novel With a Twist You Can Sink Your Teeth Into

Although I didn't love the beginning, I promise that it is amazing! The FMC, Aileen, is turned into a vampire against her will, and she vows to seek revenge. She has a dark and mysterious past, which Ragnor Rayne, the MMC, is determined to uncover. Steeped in mystery, and just a tinge of a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance, this first book is just going to be the tip of the iceberg! I am DYING to learn more about these characters and this world. And that ending!?! That cliffhanger has me shook! The side characters....well, once she starts going to classes anyway...are so perfect. I cannot wait to learn more about Tansy's character - there is more to that girl than meets the eye!

The dual narration is utter PERFECTION! Get the audiobook if you're an audiobook girly!

Aileen Henderson was an extremely intriguing character. Her introduction was understated and built up to unexpected and powerful dynamics. Aileen's fierceness came in many forms from advocating for her friends to confronting the unwanted situation she found herself in. Ms. Englard artfully layered this character's revelations keeping her readers on edge, escalating this story incrementally for an explosive end to this book and anticipated beginning to the next book in this series.

The conflicting emotions and reluctant attraction between Aileen and Ragnor added a nice element of heat to this story. Their interactions often went from cold to hot quickly keeping this story lively and pushing her portrayals boundaries to their limits. This author realistically showed how Aileen dealt with her overwhelming and stressful circumstances. The divulging of Aileen's past, for insight into her strengths and weaknesses, was very well done by this writer. A fascinating secondary cast will pique readers' interest and added to this work.

Sapir A. Englard brings interesting and unique characters to life in her writing. Dark subject matter was dealt with carefully and without glossing over it by this author while keeping the integrity of her story's underlying malevolent theme. Cloak of the Vampire started off slow only to launch off into a surprisingly memorable story that will have readers excited for the next installment of this series!

I really enjoyed reading this book and it left me with so many questions. I need the second book now?!

If you’re into enemies to lovers and touch her or you’ll die, this is THE BOOK!

Aileen’s past was so intriguing to read, it kept me on my feet the entire time. I never expected what happened in her past to be that severe, I don’t know how she survived it all. After knowing that, it made me hate Cassidy even more. The character growth/development for Aileen was done so well.

The chemistry and tension between the vampire lord, Ragnor, and Aileen?!! It was PERFECT. The pace of their relationship didn’t feel rushed at all and felt like we are seeing it slowly unfold.

The ending was so frustrating because I wanted more, I needed more! I can’t wait for the second book.

First of all a big thank you to the author, the publishers and Netgalley for sending me a copy of this book to read and review.

I so wanted to love this book. I love vampires. This was a really quick and easy read and I enjoyed the way that the story seemed to be progressing so I would probably pick up the next book in the series to see which way the plot went. I think this could be a very addictive series, depending on the next books.

I love a good twist on an old classic. This was all the things I love about the paranormal vampire world all twisted up with a dark secret society feel. It was fantastic! I loved the tension, the push and pull, and ultimately the vibes of dark secrets that radiated off of multiple characters and even off the environment Aileen lived in. It really made for excellent reading!

Having her choice taken away and being imprinted by a vampire...I'll just start by saying that Aileen Henderson is angry. I'll continue by saying that this her general emotional status throughout the book.🤣 I don't blame her, as her life never seemed quite happy, but Aileen is a mystery, even though the majority of the book is told through her point of view. I'm not saying it's bad, I actually loved that even with all this untapped access into her head, she is still quite mysterious, just like the man who changed her life forever.

Lord Ragnor Rayne is the one person Aileen shouldn't want, but is implicitly drawn to. In a split second Ragnor changed her life, and Aileen isn't happy about it. She also can't seem to help her attraction to the man she really, really wants to stay away from. While everyone else around Aileen is happy to begin a new life as a vampire, Aileen is the quite the opposite. This turnabout is not only unexpected, but made for very interesting reading. Basically the entire world Aileen is brought in to was fascinating and the fact that she wants nothing to do with it made it even more so. Add in that the tension that builds and builds between Ragnor and her, it made things even better.😍

This is book one and ends on quite a cliffhanger. I was left speechless as I turned the last page so I can't wait to see what happens next.

I got to about chapter 6 before I gave up. The main character is pretty insufferable and not very likable. The entire friend group is so toxic and then the vampire thing kinda almost did not fit into the narrative already created. It was very out of no where, I don’t like how it went against the normal narrative of vampires and none of it felt genuine. The writing was just oddly paced too.
None of the characters to this point were enjoyable. The FMC was very pick me and obsessed with her best friend who genuinely hated her. The characters lacked a lot of depth and I was pretty bummed about this one.

I couldn't finish this one. The plot moved way too fast, without really getting to know the characters. This made it a very shallow read.

"I'm a vampire," he said, voice neutral as he delivered the blows. "I gave you the Imprint, meaning you're now a vampire too. With me so far?"

"Next time you need to resort to violence," he said softly,
"come to me."

This book was so unexpectedly good!! I was not expecting this to hook me this much!!! Like I would have never !!!! A dark and twisted fantasy romance with vampires and an Auction. Enemies to lovers, forced proximity, hot and spicy scenes between the main characters, morally grey characters. Ragnor is unacceptably hot and Aileen is unapologetically traumatised. And I don’t think I can add more to this since it would be a spoiler.
What I can tell you is that this book will get you in the story right from the beginning. The action starts fast and it is a continuous of plot twists, frustration, hotness, painful moments, crazy dynamics, fast pace narrative and addictive relationships. It is really good and it is the perfect book to get you out of a reading slump. If you feel like you’ve lost the energy, this book will get you right back on track !! There is only one thing I have to admit … I NEED THE NEXT ONE !! After the big reveals and cliffhanger at the end of the story … I needed the sequel yesterday !!!

“Because he wasn't my Lord. I hadn't seen him acting like he did with me with his other subjects, too, so he couldn't possibly be my Lord.
He was simply the asshole I couldn't get out of my head.”