Soul of the Stone was absolutely amazing. It was packed with adventure, action, some suspense and a whole lot more. It was epic. I loved it. I loved this portion of Raven's journey. I loved seeing her grow and coming into her own. I also loved watching the changes that Khamari underwent. This joy was an absolute joy to read. I couldn't devour it fast enough. Man, oh man I can't wait to read the conclusion.

3 ⭐️

Once again, the magic system is a shining part of this story. The new additions we get through Ravens' promotion were interesting and added even more to her inner battle to keep control. I enjoyed the training montages we got with Anton.

I love rose, the way she's written means she bounces perfectly off our main character. Their back and forth gives moments of lightness in between the darker plot points. Khaven brings in a softer side for khamari and opens the door for the romance to slip back in. It definitely takes a back seat in this one, though.

I really liked the first 60% of the book. I was, unfortunately, a little lost when the gods entered the plot during a little trip. It took me out of the vampire/slayer dynamic i was loving, especially when it occurs in a moment where their plan has gone wrong.

I'm not sure how many books are planned for the series, definitely at least one more given the cliffhanger in this one. I'm hoping it will go back to the dynamic of book 1, I feel like there's a good opportunity for a big emotional impact in the next one, too.

I received an advance review copy of this book, and this review represents my honest opinion. Thank you to netgalley, the author, and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

This book didn´t convince me fully. I really like assassins and after book 1 I also wanted to read book 2 to see how the characters are developing. I liked the concept of the story, but got a bit bored at some points. I also didn´t like some characters, but that was alright. All in all a solid book, but I wouldn´t recommend it often.

I am absolutely captivated! This book is a stunning blend of magic, mystery, and deep emotional resonance that kept me glued to the pages from start to finish.

Harris has crafted a world that feels both enchanting and real, filled with rich characters and intricate plots. I was particularly drawn to the protagonist’s journey—her struggles, triumphs, and the way she navigates the complexities of her relationships. It’s a beautiful exploration of identity and belonging that really struck a chord with me.

The writing is absolutely lyrical, with vivid descriptions that transport you right into the heart of the story. I found myself completely immersed in the magical elements, and the way Harris weaves them into everyday life is nothing short of brilliant. Each twist and turn kept me on my toes, and I loved how the suspense built throughout the narrative.

If you’re looking for a book that combines heart, magic, and a touch of adventure, "Soul of the Stone" is a must-read! It’s the kind of story that lingers with you long after you’ve turned the last page.

Fast paced story. I enjoyed it from start to finish. This was my first read by this author and will definitely be on the look out for more.

I enjoyed the story but I don't think it flowed as well as book one. It got a bit confusing at times as well

I was so into this story I love me so Texas she just means business and I love that! Couldn’t put it down the best bad ass slayer! I’m giving 4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ a must read 💗

Thank you Netgalley for this sequal book arc!!

I will never not love a Vampire slayer and Vampire Prince story.

I love how sassy the writing is and I am a simp for enemies to lovers relationships. The diversity and world building once again went deeper and was carefully thought out. I think I liked book 2 better because of the amazing cultural explorations.

I'm excited for what comes next.

Raven's character in "Soul of the Stone" is deeply complex, burdened by anger and resentment that threaten her well-being and relationships. Her internal struggle is sharply depicted as she battles the voices in her head and the darkness within. Watching Raven's anger poison her connections is both compelling and difficult.

The narrative follows Raven and Khamari on a perilous journey through the Underworld, where they face numerous trials that test their bond and fortify them for the battle against Alexander. This second installment challenges readers' beliefs and emotions, especially those who, like Raven, grapple with holding onto hate. It is a profound exploration of letting go to achieve personal growth and healing.

Fast paced and well developed. I loved the storyline and the continuation form book one. I enjoyed the characters development and maturity more in this one. I also loved the vampire x vampire hunter forbidden vibes.

I loved the first book because of its action packed nature; I really felt the Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Fullmetal Alchemist intersection. The Soul of the Stone has a lot of exposition without the action that made me fall in love with the series. While I still enjoyed the book, I wish there was some balance between the two. However, I appreciated how Harris extended the lore of the Stone and set us up for what I know will be a phenomenal third book.

I love the writing style of Sharina. I think I always have trouble with the slang and "current" phrases that are used. They always tend to make me roll my eyes but other than that I think the characters are very nostalgic to me do to her references for them. I will say that I enjoyed this book more than book 1. There was more character development and more action to carry the story.

Soul of the Stone is the sequel of Sign of the Slayer by Sharina Harris. After everything happening in the first part I was really looking forward to reading this second part as well. How will Texas cope with being the Maximus? What adventures are waiting for the slayers?

This book has a double POV which makes you get to read both Texas' story as well as Khamari's. Khamari is now king and Texas is now the maximus. They are enemies, but what if faith keeps bringing them together? In this book Sharina Harris takes the readers on a trip to the ancient Egypth.

This book features a forbidden love as well as a little love triangle. Are you Team Anton or team Khamari? Both sides really seem to work out for Texas, but will she follow the rules or her heart? Will the Egypthian adventure change anything to this romantic outcome? Or will the voices of the stone get to much for Texas to love?

Sharina Harris really wrote an amazing story. I really loved the vampire vs slayer storyline, but also the enemies against the gods. The story has a really smooth flow making this book such an easy read. I really enjoyed Soul of the Stone. I really hope the next part won't take long before release, since I am really curious about what else there is waiting for Texas. I give Soul of the Stone a 4 star rating.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc!

This was a solid second book in the series! Picking up right where we left off with Texas and the fight to kill Alexander. I still love this unique vampire world and these characters and can’t wait to read more.

Ugh, how did I know that Sharina was gonna do us dirty like that at the end of this book?! And I'm so sad that we have to wait for the next one, but so excited for what's going to happen with Khamari and Texas.

Soooo, on to the book. This one continues from the first book left off. Texas, feeling betrayed by Khamari, tries to push herself into finding out how she can kill Alexander, and save humanity. I love that throughout the book, Texas always give everything her all, no matter what she's doing. I feel like she has so much power that she hasn't touched yet, but because it's dark in a way she's hesitant, though I think that may be a part of the key to defeating Alexander. And Khamari, while he makes decisions before thinking them through, I love that he's a solid MMC. From the beginning he's been in love with Raven/Texas, but to protect her, he erased her memory, but now he's trying to sacrifice more to help her cause and save his brother. I just wish that they would get on the same page, which I'm hoping will happen in the next story.

I guess, I'll be tapping my feet impatiently patiently waiting, lol

I loved how this picked up pretty much picked up from where the first book ended. I really enjoyed seeing Raven “Texas” go after Alexander and to see her story continue with Khamari. The trials were a little ehhh for me, but it was a cool concept and was needed for the story. Overall, I enjoyed the first book a lot more but this was still a fun, easy and interesting read!! The concept of this story & the first book are super unique, I don’t think I’ve read another vampire story like this before, so that was really cool! If you vampires, powers, action and a bit of romance then this series is for you! I look forward to the next book in this series to see what happens next. Because that ending was….wow, not how I hoped it would end but still made a good ending and the perfect set up for book three.

I went into this book wanting to love it as much as I did Sign of the Slayer and it delivered on some parts.

The book picked up where we last saw Texas and our other characters. The first half of this story answers some burning questions while also adding new mysteries. Texas and the other character's banter was just as good as book one and I laughed out loud at her quips and internal dialogue.

The second half of the book shifted a bit for me. The story felt jam packed and hard to follow at times. It felt like as though I was trudging through the book instead of enjoying the journey because I was trying to keep up and make heads and tales of the lore being introduced. Overall this book was good, gave a few answers, and prepared readers for the next book in this series.

I’m curious to see how this all ends and whether the occurrences in this book are permanent! I was not expecting that ending!

I really enjoyed the take on vampire slayers in Texas’ story. Can’t wait to see what comes next.


Thank you Engangled and NetGalley for my earc in exchange for my honest review

This was a good mix of history and fantasy, without getting bogged down by too many details. I loved the banter and humor and it kept me coming back for more. The characters feel authentic and is felt a connection to them and I enjoyed watching them grow.

This was a great second book that captivated and made me to keep reading.

- Self Discovery
- Supernatural Politics
- Personal Loss
- Devastating Power
- Heroic Narrative
- Vampires Vs. Slayers

Summary: Raven is a vampire slayer who is determined to adjust to her newfound power as the Maximus (the most powerful slayer in her community). While coming into her powers she struggles with loss, her role, and the impending doom of her people when Alexander the Great, the resurrected vampire king returns and is determined to recreate society in favor of vampires. Will Raven rise to the occasion and overpower this threat to humans and slayers?

My Opinion: I loved the mixture of real life history and fantasy at the start of this book! The snarky humor kept me giggling throughout the book while the chaos of this universe kept me turning pages as I went on and on in the story. Not only did I love how Raven was growing into her power and struggling with her own inner issues/feelings. The action and the intertwined navigation of personal relationships really kept me reading as it totally felt like I was rewatching Buffy The Vampire Slayer all over again. This was definitely what I felt was a coming of age story. If you love supernatural/paranormal reads this is definitely an interesting book to check out!

Thank you to the author, Sharina Harris, for bringing this story into the world for me to read and to the publisher, Entangled Publishing for helping her produce it! All opinions in this review are entirely my own and I was graciously given this ARC by the publisher via Netgalley.