Our story begins with Dr. Phenice Jones, a psychiatrist haunted by recurring nightmares of Egyptian Queen Sadeh. These nightmares are causing immense distress to her PTSD and disrupting her daily life. The author provides valuable background information on Phenice’s upbringing, which deeply moved me and empathized with her emotions.

To add an element of intrigue, Phenice is attacked by vampires and emerges as an immortal being with extraordinary powers. She discovers that she has lived an earlier life, was cursed, found her soulmate, and ultimately met her demise. It’s remarkable how she manages to keep all these revelations and experiences under control.

Even with her new life and powers, she must remain hidden from the Queen to stay alive. Her new adventure with her soulmate and friends begins. Overall, the story is an entertaining and captivating journey that keeps the reader engaged until the end.
I want to thank the author Maddie Rose Andry and NetGalley letting me to read this book.

Mortal End is an absolute debut masterpiece of literary fiction that gripped my heart and soul from the start!

This Gothic Romance contains all the hallmarks of the genre from horror, violence, supernatural effects, and tragedy to scenes shrouded in the dark of a moonlit night all taking place in a modern urban setting. Centered around the question, “What if Vampires had a soul?,” a soul that carries with it the memories and awareness of each life it had before, the author pieces together a tapestry through history and time where each string intertwines and joins with the other to create a completely consuming and life affirming tale of love, loss, perseverance and healing.

The precise and descriptive writing created beautiful imagery which made me feel like I was watching a motion picture instead of simply reading the book. The FMC, Dr. Phenice Jones, is developed with such depth she had me feeling deep compassion and sadness for her lingering PTSD from childhood trauma while cheering on her efforts to move on with her life. I could viscerally feel her overwhelming emotions and desperation driving her self-protection, even as those efforts left her lonely and isolated. As the story unfolds, I experienced her inner turmoil over her life, and the changes she’s experiencing, as well as feeling her well of inner strength bubbling up to the surface.


With well-developed characters I am now completely invested in, a new take on vampires, creative world building, and gorgeous imagery, Mortal End asked me to consider some of life’s bigger questions: What is our soul? What does it mean to be human? Free-will versus Fate? What makes us Good or Evil?; all while taking me on an emotional and exciting urban fantasy adventure of epic proportions.

One of the most moving and absorbing books I have read this year, Mortal End is a top 2024 read for me, and I am so grateful to have received an Advanced Copy. Even while my heart is anxiously (and impatiently) awaiting the next book, I cannot recommend this read or author highly enough.

Beautiful. Empowering. Tragic. Soul Crushing. Healing.

A story of self-acceptance. A story of sacrifice. A love story that crosses time itself. A fresh view into this genre of vampires.

Gothic Romance meets Modern Day. In the BEST way!

The opportunity I had to read this book will forever stay with me. I loved it so much! The pain I felt radiating off these characters, the hurt and the healing. I experienced these things WITH them! I was pulled in so deep that I rarely came up for air. Review words won't do this story justice. Feeling the emotions can only be done through the eyes of the characters. And it is done in such a heart-wrenching way that broke me and pieced me back together again. Almost.

"Crave" is not a strong enough word for how badly I am already itching to read the second installment of this series! And every installment after that!

Miss Maddie Rose Andry has me enthralled!

I really enjoyed this book. It was a gothic romance at its core that went a lot deeper asking moral questions and covering topics beyond love like loss and human strength, PTSD. It was very well written and the chapters (especially FMC Phenice) felt very real and raw. This book held all of the things a book should. Deep thoughts, exciting plot, character development and world building.

I have no bad thoughts

Mortal End is an exceptional debut novel that weaves together a dark and enthralling tale of vampires and romance. From the very first page, I was captivated by the vivid world-building and the way the author seamlessly combines supernatural intrigue with deeply emotional connections.

The vampires are refreshingly complex, each with unique personalities and motives that set them apart from typical portrayals. The romance is electric, full of tension and heart-stopping moments that kept me turning the pages late into the night. The chemistry between the main characters is undeniable, and their development feels natural, pulling you deeper into their story with every twist and turn.

For a debut, the writing is remarkably polished, with a perfect balance of action, suspense, and heartfelt emotion. Fans of vampire lore and slow-burn romance will be absolutely hooked. Mortal End is not just a book—it’s an experience. I can't wait to see what this author creates next!