Reviews

Blood & Ravens by A.D. Brazeau

jdlewis99's review

4.0

Great new take on a vampire novel. I enjoyed how the traditional storyline is referenced, but a new twist is added to include some Greek mythology as side characters. The main character, Greer, is strong and defiant, even when torn out of her comfortable surroundings and sent to live in antebellum New Orleans. Theron is her “dark knight” and is the connection to the Greek storyline and potential love interest. I would love for the pace to slow down a bit and get to know the characters a little better, but this is a great start! The setup for the series is great and I look forward to reading the next one!

jerbrown's review

5.0

I was hooked from the first page. I found myself lost in this book and I was very much entertained. I enjoyed all the aspects in this book. They all flowed perfectly together. The author really grasped my attention and held it there. I highly recommend this book.

book_bermi's review

4.0

Intriguing and mysterious from the start, the story draws the reader in. It took a bit for me to become fully immersed in the story, but once you are in, there is no putting it down. The dreams in the start blur lines and makes you question what is real. Of course, the story got me once a romance was alluded to. I'm a sucker for romance. The characters were all well developed and relatable. The setting was immersive, and the plot twists just kept surprising me. Definitely an enjoyable read, and a series that I am looking forward to continuing.

book_tropa86's review

5.0

5 out of 5 stars amazing paranormal romance. Never thought that Greer will fall for Theron. She knew something was wrong but no one believed her. She only wanted to save her friends but she had to sacrifice herself for them. Theron knew what lay ahead of him but he was tired of everything. Both never knew that love can exist in them.
The other did an amazing job here. It gave me chills in each part of their stories, going from one character to another.

piperkitty's review

4.0

I love the historical time period of this novel. Love has an amazing job on descriptive work. The characters are easy to read and very likeable. Been forced to marry a man in the convent who's she never met there a danger thst lies beneath.

nightowlbooknerd's review

5.0

All the things you crave in a paranormal romance this book has. Well developed characters you get attached to, check. A world built so real with words you feel like you are there, check. Unsuspected plot twists, check. A blossoming yet slow burn romance, check. There isn’t anything missing from what makes a good paranormal romance in my opinion. This a book that keeps you turning the pages wanting more. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series to see what happens after the conclusion of this seires.

Greer is suddenly taken from her life in Paris and thrust into a convent as a casket girl. Meant to marry another that she has never met. She isn’t the only girl brought into this convent. Dark and unknown secrets lay in wait within the walls of her new life and the lives of the other casket girls. Will they accept their new fate or fight against the supernatural world to change it?

Theron is cursed by the God of the Underworld to live his life as a blood sucking vampire. Does this curse mean he is a cold hearted monster or is there more to him? There must be as he finds himself falling for Greer and fighting with her to save all the casket girls, especially her. Vampires, demons, Hades, and hell itself stand in their path.

wolfsbane26's review

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

5.0

This book was intriguing from the very beginning. Greer, one of the main characters, is taken forcefully from her home and wakes up on a boat half starved and dirty. The only thing she remembers is a dream of a handsome man who is in the dark not fully seen.

Once docked, Greer finds out that she is a part of a group of women sent to a convent to live their days before an arranged man comes to take them away for marriage. Most women are there willingly. During the night, Greer has another dream about the man she deemed her “Dark Knight”. Coincidentally, another woman had a similar dream with a man visiting her whilst she slept as well.

Suspicion sets in and Greer tries to wake up when she feels the man's presence once more. Sure enough, he is real. As well as countless other men visiting the other women’s cots. The women who have been having nightly visitors are starting to get sick. Greer finds out that these men are vampires and they have been feeding off of the women making them weaker.

Theron, the man Greer deemed as her Dark Knight, is actually a demon cast out by Hades to live his remaining life as one of the soulless vampires. He was once ruthless and had no remorse. After meeting Greer, all that seemed to change. He is attracted to her somehow which he doesn’t understand. Theron lets Greer into the light of the supernatural beings around her. Theron knows that they cannot be but that doesn’t stop them from trying.

I really enjoyed the book. Greer is a headstrong woman who took her life into her own hands regardless out the outcome. 

maelead21's review

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

4.0

One of the best things about this novel, is that it’s story wrapped around a kernel of history/truth! I don’t know much about the actual casket girls, or the ladies who came over from the continent, but it does make you curious about the ladies who did come to the America.  I’m sure there definitely was a strong willed lady like Desire, a survivor like Greer, a dreamer/optimist like Edith and finding something voice like Sylvie. The story for these ladies is set in a paranormal/fantasy world where the ladies are met with something not from this world and will change the course as they know it. Nothing is as it seems, and the puzzle pieces come together but will they be able to accept it? You will have to read to it to find out! The authors writing is enjoyable and creates a world that you can submerse your senses into. Read it and enjoy the ride.

mercyj19's review

dark mysterious medium-paced

4.25

This book was a great read. The main character, Greer, was very interesting to get to know.  This book has twists and turns that keep you guessing and leaves you wanting to read more. I can’t wait to read the rest of this series. Seriously, this book left me wanting more. I could not put it down!  If you’re looking for a book that involves supernatural, love, mystery, and friendship, then this is the book for you! 

purplesky25276's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing tense medium-paced

5.0

This book was amazing! This made me fall in love again with paranormal romance. I like how Theron is a different kind of vampire and the way he is made up. This book took me to a different place. I was excited to and waiting until I was able read again.