Genre: Fantasy
Release Date: May 9th, 2023
Pages: 368
Publisher: Wattpad Webtoon
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Publisher’s Synopsis:
“Truth comes at a cost.
Ever since Renie Mayfield survived the merciless attack on Belle Morte that killed donors and vampires alike, she is forever changed. Now a vampire, the agonizing transformation of her body and mind is rivaled only by uncovering the horrific truth about her sister, June, who has escaped the mansion in her rabid form, adding even more chaos to Renie’s reality.
As the vampire responsible for Renie’s change, and now her distress, Edmond Dantes remains in his own desperate place. He’s confined in the secret cells of Belle Morte, awaiting the arrival of the council and the subsequent punishment for his actions. Edmond questions if what he did was right and deeply regrets what has become of his home.
Desperate to free Edmond, find June, and bring justice to whoever is behind the recent violence, Renie is out for blood in more ways than one. The smell of corruption is embedded in the walls of Belle More, but behind the walls are even more secrets that may lead to the truth and to justice.”
My Review:
Right off the start, I loved how much more action-packed this one is compared to the first book. I think that is typical though, as the first book has to establish characters and the story world. But in this way, it definitely improved on the pacing and plotting from the first book. I also liked that there were some great horror-esque moments. It’s way more dark and serious than a lot of other vampire books, which I love about it. The tensions and emotions are ramped up even more in this sequel. It is a great continuation from the first book and in a lot of ways I think it’s even better. As with the first book, I think the setting and the world-building are a highlight. I usually love a dual POV, but the shifting between first and third person (I also mentioned this in my review of Belle Morte) is jarring. I think this is a really great series that a lot of people will love and I definitely recommend it if you like vampires. I feel like vampires made a bit of a comeback after falling out of favor for a while, but I think that trend is starting to fizzle out again. That being said, I think Higgin is a fantastic writer and I would love to see what she comes out with next, after this series is finished.
Disclaimers:
Huge thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for gifting me an early copy of this amazing story! I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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