I couldn't put this book down. There were some really beautifully written passages, and the characters Emilie/Audra interacts with are all fairly well constructed. Sure, a few aren't as clear as the others, but I think it's only because they will play a larger part in the next book and/or their part here was only passing.

I'm looking forward to the second book very much. This one hooked me with the idea of Bathory and her descendants, and the story that has come out of that raises questions, answers them, and raises more and more.

(review posted on Goodreads)

I have never read this author before but will be making a b-line to my store to find more. As a reader, you are quickly drawn in by the mystery and intrigue... you quickly find it impossible to put down. This book is very well written, with "real" characters and excellent world building. The book is a fast-paced, intriguing, must-read.

I'm a fan of Tosca Lee's books. She writes amazing stories and I don't even have to know the synopsis of her new books because I'm sure I'm going to love it anyway. But when I read the synopsis for The Progeny, it just blown my mind. It sounded very different from her previous works, so I had very high expectations for this book.

The beginning was a bit slow, but once the story continued, it was absolutely fast! I think the way it started made perfect sense because it helped me to understand the characters and what they were going through.

This book is an authentic thriller. Tosca Lee has written and unstoppable story and you can't even try to guess what's going to happen next because it's full of twists.

I love female protagonists who are brave and are not crying in very page, so Emily was such a great character to read. She surprised me with her complex personality and unusual gifts.
The setting is also great. While reading, in my mind was like a movie full of vivid colors and wonderful characters.

The ending left me gasping and looking for the next page, so I'm more than excited to read the next book in this series and I really REALLY hope not have to wait for a long time.

I think it mght be a disservice to compare this book with The Da Vinci Code and others of this genre. This book stands on its own from the very first page. I held my breath from the first page to the last and then....... The storyline might be a bit fantastic or maybe not but the author knows how to write a fast moving, sharp, twisty read. Suffice it to say that I will look for the next edition of this series.
Thank you NetGalley for the advance copy.

Tosca Lee and her writing are FREAKING AMAZING! I love her! I've read her previous work and this is a very interesting addition to her bibliography. It's part thriller, part historical fiction, part paranormal, part romance. It's got everything, and it's all wrapped up in fluid, addicting, and expertly-executed prose.

The emotions, the tension, the conflict is palpable and is real enough to pull readers fully into the story. Lee also has a gift for setting and imagery to the point where readers will feel fully a part of the world within The Progeny.

I particularly loved the main character, who is a badass (as is her group of friends), but she has to relearn who she is and what her past entails. This makes her flawed and complicated, just as her friends are--though I don't know if I'd call them friends.

There's enough suspense to keep readers turning the pages, and to keep wanting the pages to turn long after the story's finished.

Tosca Lee remains at the top of my "must reads" list, and she's completely and totally one of my "unquestionable buys" with every book.

I love, love, love this book.

A similar review will be posted to my website and social media sites closer to the actual release date.