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This is super cool and I already can’t wait for the conclusion. This take on vampires + gods + humans and the mythos of how it all works is just really intriguing and I love the world this author has built. It did feel like reading a lot of set up and I expect more action in the next book, but it was worth it and I was kept engaged by just how unique this book is.

This book started off with such a beautiful and gripping dedication. I was hooked with that alone. The story itself is a unique spin on vampires and their legends. I also appreciated the introduction and background to the types of characters we would see!

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This first book in the duology is a relatively quick read, the author indicated in the prologue that the next book will be longer and include a HEA. This first book is grim; establishing the backstory of a world of gods, humans and vampires and begins with a live story from the point of a woman who sacrifices greatly to be with the goddess who says she loves her back but whose behavior becomes more and more erratic. The book then shifts to a later time with the main characters struggling against forces that seem stacked against them. The book ends on a cliffhanger but will definitely keep you engaged and wondering how it will all turn out.

A unique story and amazing world-building made this my favorite fantasy arc of the year to date. I love anything with vampires, but sometimes it is the same old thing over and over and can get boring. That was not the case with this book. Starting with the creation of the first vampire, and then following the story of humans, gods, and vampires over 1000 years, this book is phenomenal! It’s a take on vampires that I’ve never read before, combined with an Interesting mythological background. There are multiple points of view and time jumps, but I found it very easy to follow along. I can’t wait to recommend this to fantasy readers next year! Thanks so much for the opportunity to read!

OK. This is generally not my cup of tea. I wasn’t sure what to expect when the author gave an introduction, noting that the book might move a little slow, but that the pace was worth it. I definitely understood the sentiment. It was a little challenging to stay vested and interested in the characters. However, there was a point in which I did see where I think the author is going and became really intrigued with the storyline. I think that the authors writing style is rather different for me, so I’m sure that I missed a lot of foreshadowing or character reveals that I should’ve paid more attention to. But overall it was an enjoyable read,