There's so much to unwrap about this book.
The story might seem complex at times, but trust me it all ties up nicely. It has everything I look for in a new fantasy world. All sorts of magical creatures, intertwined magical system and centuries old drama.
The main characters draw you in chapter by chapter. The connection they form through so many bad moments is perfectly accentuated by the author's beautiful writing.
The side characters are also very special. My favorites would be Nim and Baelin. That's all I can say without spoilers.
The ending had me devastated. Not in a bad way but in a "you knew that it's leading up to this but still you aren't ready" way.
Definitely a 5 star read for me

This book has all the makings of a standout romantacy—Fae, witches, vampires, wolf shifters—it’s a supernatural cocktail that checks all the right boxes. With a dual POV, enemies-to-lovers tension, forced proximity, and a deliciously morally grey love interest, it hits on some of my absolute favorite tropes.

Was it enjoyable? Absolutely.
Was the world-building detailed and immersive? Without a doubt.

And yet… something didn’t fully grab me. I can’t quite put my finger on what was missing from this recipe, but it didn’t pull me in as much as I wanted it to. That said, I fully recognize that I’m a mood reader, and that could’ve been the only thing standing between me and complete obsession.

If you love a richly built fantasy world and those tropes I mentioned, this one is definitely worth a shot. The bones of a great series are here—I’m curious to see where it goes next.

Thank you to Netgalley and Victory Publishing for sending me this ARC.

I really wanted to love this book - the premise and world-building had a lot of potential, but I just didn't feel a connection to the characters. The sex scenes were well written, however, the friendship between Rae and Nim felt lacking, and I wish the build-up between Rae and Aidan had been more intense. It felt like every other paragraph they were having a 'visk' or a joint, or wishing they had one, which got repetitive quickly.

This wasn't a badly written book, I just think it wasn't for me. 3 stars.

Absolutely love it ! The tension, the spicy , the characters??! Ohh lord have mercy !
Definitely a top read , highly recommend!

Never run from an immortal - Victoria J. Price
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I want to start off by saying I really loved this book!

Rae? LOVED HER! Aidan? SWOON! 😍 Together both of these characters were amazing for each other. Rae the little sassy minx was impeccable her attitude, her demeanour was so fitting for this book! Paired with Aidan this hard faced, no bullshit Vampire Lord it was yin and yang! Two sides of the coin fitting nicely together! The spice? Was spicing! Loved the description and the tension building! 🌶️

The world building was out of this world (literally!) everything fit nicely together there was nothing too crazy too hard to keep up! I appreciated the order’s description at the beginning of the book - and I didn’t find myself having to flick back to remember and that was due to how the book progressed it allowed the reader to keep on track on what’s what! The pacing of the book was decent! Nothing felt too rushed or too slow, I didn’t find myself having to skip chapters just to get things going!


I actually loved how action packed this book was it refreshing to see combat, knife work, gun work etc it make the book exhilarating! I do hope there’s another book after this one, it was left on quite a cliffhanger. I am gutted for some characters being unalived! 💀 I do wish one person survived her ordeal but! It allowed our FMC to break and give back something that wasn’t her’s 👀

Overall, this is a great fantasy book, it’s perfect for the adult reader, I would definitely recommend this to my audience. I do hope that there is a follow up with Rae and Aidan as I do want to see what happens next.

I received an arc copy of this book.
All Rae has ever done is run, will Aidan be the one to change that?
In a world where humans are the prey, and immortals run rampant - how is a human girl going to save the city?
Learning about Rae and Aidan was filled with twists and turns.
I liked learning about their sort of “class” system, and the big secrets revealed at the end.
I wish there was more intimate time with Rae and Vale, but I’ll take what I can get.
I also would really like a friend like Bae.
I give it 4/5 stars.
A good enemies to lovers, morally gray mmc, powerful fmc novel.

This book had me hooked from page 1. The ending has me so anxious to get my hands on the next one!!!!


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I really like the plot of the story. It has a lot of twists and turns, and omg that ending. I will absolutely be reading the next book in the series. Now with that said, I struggled at times with some of the terms, random characters showing up out of nowhere and the characters being referred to by different names at any given time. I found myself on more than one occasion running a search just to see if I had somehow missed something. As I received this as an advanced copy it is my hope that the final copy will have these small issues cleared up.

Never Run From An Immortal
By Victoria J. Price

This was an incredible read! The slow burn, enemies to lovers was *chef’s kiss*
I enjoyed the story and how Victoria created this world of Vampires, Humans, Fae and Witches all fighting for power.
I would say it took me a little while to get into it but I’d say by around 40% I really got into it and the story picked up.
I am a sucker for dual pov and short chapters so this was great, also a marriage of convenience- yes please with the added “Get your hands off my fucking wife” was amazing.
The twist at the end was so good and I am excited for the next book in the series!
Thank you NetGalley and Victoria J. Price for this ARC read

This book has so much potential. This is an enemies to lovers trope, and I will say that part is well done. The world building could have been explained better, and the magic system needed more details. I did have issues following along with the story at times, and I would often have to go back and read chapters again as I thought that I had missed something. An example was that she slid to the floor, but in the next paragraph she's in a chair. Maybe some people don't mind jumping like that, but I need that detail to not get derailed in the story. The storyline and plot for this book I felt was very good. It was interesting, and I was captivated by the story. I did get choked up at the end, and I'm excited for the next book!

This urban fantasy had me hooked from the very first page! The story throws you straight into the action, set in a world teeming with vampires, fae, humans, and the occasional witch — all vying to become the most powerful order. There’s a lot going on, but the fast-paced plot kept me engaged, and the handy glossary of races and orders was a great touch.

I absolutely loved the world-building and the political intrigue between the vampires and the other orders. It’s written so well that I felt completely immersed. The cityscape, infused with tech and magic, gave me major Crescent City vibes — so if you’re a Sarah J. Maas fan, this one is definitely for you.

The story is told from dual perspectives: Rae, a badass witch, and Aidan, a morally grey vampire lord. Their dynamic was everything — snarky banter, slow-burn chemistry, and a generous dose of spice. Aidan’s possessive “get your hands off my wife” energy? Yes, please! While I initially found Rae’s motivations a bit unclear, everything came together beautifully by the end.

Speaking of the ending — wow. I need the next book immediately. And more Aidan. Lots more Aidan.

Special shoutout to Ru and Quinn — I want all the fan art of these two!

Never Run From an Immortal releases on June 17th, but you can back a gorgeous sprayed-edge special edition on Kickstarter now to get your copy early! Check out Victoria J. Price’s Instagram for all the details.

A thoroughly enjoyable read!

Brilliant! So fast paced.

The world, the characters, the political intrigue, the marriage of convenience, the action, the urban fantasy of it all.

I’ll be reading more from Victoria & can’t wait to see where the rest of this series takes us!

Thank you to NetGalley, Victory Editing and the author!

Never Run From an Immortal

Victoria J. Price

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I absolutely loved this book!

Rae had a plan right from the start, to nullify magic and put Vampires, Fae and Humans all on an even footing in hopes of making life in the city of Demesia safer for everyone. But then Rae meets Aidan, a Vampire Lord with similar feelings towards the chaos that has been reigning in the city, so they decide to work together to achieve their individual goals.

The details of this story are in depth, however, the world building is detailed enough without being confusing. The storyline is captivating with adventure, twists as well as deep moments of humanity. I especially loved the chemistry between the two main characters with the right amount of banter between the two and a great storyline for the enemies to lovers troupe.

I loved the ending of this book too, and can not wait for book 2!!

Thank you Netgalley and Victoria J. Price for this ARC read!

I loved Victoria's other series (and was feral for it). She creates unique characters and worlds that have you sitting on the edge of your seat. Never Run From an Immortal was no exception. I usually shy away from more contemporary worlds, but she wrote it so well that it had me needing to know more.

This is going to be one of the best indie books of the year. Give it a chance because it does not disappoint.

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Posted on April 3, 2025 @ 10:20pm


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I am THOROUGHLY obsessed with this story.
I could not get enough of Rae and Aiden.
The enemies to lovers dynamic had me reeling. Their banter and chemistry was top tier. 😮‍💨🔥
The story itself was INCREDIBLY unique and i absolutely devoured it.
I felt every emotion imaginable while reading this and I’m still recovering.😅😂
I’m going to be frothing at the mouth until i can get my hands on book two and I’ll for sure have to buy a physical copy of this one.
This will absolutely be a next best seller.
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I knew I’d love this, but I didn’t know I’d love it THIS much!!

I was so excited to receive an ARC from NetGalley for this book. I’m absolutely a “judge a book by its cover” girly, sorry not sorry, and this was a need for me the moment I saw it.

The TENSION in this book had me biting my nails.
The plot twist? Screaming.
Characters? In love.

Do i recommend this book to readers who love dark Romantasy with grump vampires? Absolutely I do.

Plot - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Details - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice - 🌶️

I received this from netgalley in exchange for an honest review. 4.25 stars

Tropes - enemies to lovers, forced proximity, fake marriage, corrupt world, slowburn and morally grey characters.
Let's dive in, shall we?

World building - there's a lot of information in the first few chapters, introducing the world, the characters and how they navigate their world. There is a lot to get your head around but it was immersive when I did. Each of the MC's bring their own understanding of the world so once the first 25% or so is though, the story moves on.

Rae - At the beginning of the book when she's first introduced, I got the vibe that she was one of those badass women who can do whatever they like, the swagger and confidence based on the research she'd done and the information she had gathered. As the story moved on and progressed, we learn more about what makes her tick. Her wit and humor come through really well and round out her personality more. It wasn't until her back story began to come out that she became more of a multidimensional character. Her story was tragic and honestly, I didn't see her story ending up the way that it did and I love that.

Aiden - Centuries old vampire, dark, broody and possessive. We have seen it all before, haven't we? But Aiden is so much more than this. He has his own backstory, his own reason's for being the way that he is. He wants more for the city but is restrained by his council (Of course). He hates dealing with people outside his circle but lowers himself to doing it when necessary. He just wants his powers back and even though he distrusts Rae, she is his only hope to getting it back - according to her. So he decides that to keep her as safe as he can, and his only hope at getting his powers back alive, he should marry her. And so the obsession begins.

Side characters - Nim, Reed, Baelin, Ru and Quinn all bring different things to the story, advancing the plot and bringing comedy relief at times. All very lovable and I'm afraid to say that I became attached.

Romance - It's a slow burn.. an absolutely beautiful slow burn, filled with insults and flirting.
"What are you?" - "The biggest fucking headache you've ever had the pleasure of experiencing."
"Bite me, and I'll gut you."
"No one touches what's mine."
"If I wanted to punish you, we wouldn't be talking."
"Do you ever feel like everything is just slipping through your fingers?"
"All the time, Farren, all the time."
"Get your fucking hands off my wife."
Honestly, I could go on! By the time they get to the lovers part, they are already partners. The change, when they start to really talk and confide in each other is just amazing!

The plot - Aiden has lost powers, Rae promises that she can give them back. Rae and Aiden are captured together and it's the catalyst for the rest of the book. The plot is brilliant and I know that there is so much more to come. The revelations at the end of the book are soul destroying but in the best way.

Issues - for me there were tiny things. There didn't seem to be a lot of urgency to find Nim in parts of the book, like Rae had forgotten that her friend had been taken. Now I know that there were other things going on but while reading I just thought, "YOU'RE WASTING TIME!" Also, the reason for the fake marriage felt a bit flimsy but I'm a sucker for a fake relationship.

Overall - Loved this book! This series is on my watch list because Aiden and Rae deserve more of everything!

Big thanks to NetGalley, Victory Publishing, and Victoria J. Price for a free copy of "Never Run From An Immortal" in exchange for an honest review.

I struggled with the first 40% of this; it was very confusing for me with the different types of vampires, fae, and humans. There were just a lot of different people and names as well. I had a hard time keeping up with them all. (There is a glossary of terms at the beginning.) It still took a while to get everything situated in my mind.
After I got more comfortable with this world, I really enjoyed these characters. Rea was independent and badass. She stood on her own two feet throughout everything; considering her past, that is a feat in itself. She's a savior to everyone but herself. 🥺
 Adian and she had a lot in common! Shared trauma, similar upbringing, a darker sense of humor, and bantering. He is so misunderstood. They had an undeniable connection. The ending, y'all!? 🤯 I'll be waiting to see where the rest of this story leads.

Set in an urban fantasy world with a refreshing take on fantasy characters. There are vampires which have several different orders with unique gifts, witches, Fae and humans. The world building was well developed and interesting.

Aidan the MMC is a morally grey vampire and the FMC is a witch called Rae. They form an unlikely and unwanted alliance. I loved the tension between them. It is a slow but , rivals to lovers.

There is equal amount of romance/spice and plot, neither overshadows the other.

I really enjoyed Aidan’s and Raes story.

Expected publication June 17, 2025

3.75 ⭐️

Firstly I would like to say thank you to NetGalley for the arc.

Like a lot of fantasy series, it was a slow start with world building. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how invested I became once the book picked up a bit.

In particular I really loved Rae. I always have a soft spot for the feisty but secretly broken FMC and Rae was truly no exception. By the end of the book I had been through every emotion and I am very excited for the next book.

Sometimes it would be a bit confusing with so many different characters or information being introduced however, once reading the next book I feel like I will continue to adapt and understand this world better.

I’m excited to see what’s next and where the plot next goes from here!