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Synopsis:
Fans of Vampire Diaries and Twilight will be thirsting for this latest vampire addiction…
My aunt has been kidnapped by vampires, and it’s up to me to save her. Only…I had no idea vampires existed. None. Nada. I’m more of a reader than a fighter, and even though I’d been wishing to escape my boring existence in the middle of nowhere, I’d give anything to have it back now if it meant my aunt was safe.
Then there’s the vampire Sebastian, who seems slightly nicer than most of the bloodsuckers I’ve run into so far. Yes, he’s the hottest being I’ve ever come across, but there’s no way I can trust him. He swears he’s helping me get answers, but there’s more to his story. Now I’m a key pawn in a raging vampire war, and I need to pick the right ally.
But my chances of surviving this war are slim at best, when the side I choose might be the one that wants me dead the most.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34921584-risen
Excerpt from Risen:
“Don’t say it like that, Charlie. I wanted to protect you.” She tugs on the edge of my cardigan, pulling me toward her. “I love you. You’re the most important thing in my life, do you understand?”
There’s a desperation in her eyes that tightens my throat. Swallowing hard, I nod.
She lets go of me with a sigh. “Maybe I took it too far.” She sweeps her dreadlocks over her shoulder and twists them tightly. “All I’ve ever wanted was to keep you safe.”
Safe. The world spirals, cold and slippery, down my spine. “What are you so afraid of?”
She opens her mouth only to shut it again.
Jax growls.
We turn as he claws at the door.
“The only thing there is to be afraid of,” she whispers. “The monsters.”
*This ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
There are similarities between Risen and other vampire novels I have read but this book still managed have a few differences to set itself apart from the others. There were still flaws with this book but I feel that they were overshadowed by some of the good things about this story. I didn't care for the insta-love but was able to look past it because it wasn't as in your face as is the case with some books. The main characters are not professing their love for each other throughout the story. It was more like them vowing to protect and save each other because they caught feelings.
The plot was simple but direct in its approach. It was not a complex story but I did enjoy that Charlie was not a part of some prophecy which tends to be the case lately. The other characters have their own theories about her background but none of them know anything for sure about her. This made her a mystery that was both frustrating and intriguing. I wanted to know more about her so I waited for the author to hand out clues about her past so that I could try to piece it together.
I also enjoyed the world building within the vampire world. This book is set in modern day with the majority of humans having no idea that vampires exist. I thought that the different factions of vampires was a nice touch to the story which provided the reader with information on the division between them all and why their is a war going on between them. and how they had different beliefs as to what should be done with humans and vampires alike. I found the characters interesting but I'm not sure if I like the way that things are unfolding with Charlies family. I would definitely read the next book in the series just so i can know what is going to happen with Charlie and her companions.
About the Author: Growing up, Cole Gibsen couldn't decide what she loved more--dogs or books. So she decided to devote her life to both! Dog trainer (wrangler) by day and author by night, she's the author of over ten books with more on the way.
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Hmmm, I might check this one out. I like the cover and the world could use another good vampire book. Maybe they’ll get better and better with each book.
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