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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
Whilst this is nominally set in the author’s Ryze world, unlike those books it very much read as a stand alone story. It’s more greek mythology than true fairytale but this story is far too good to ever hold a tiny little detail like that against it. Especially since the world building allows even those pretty ignorant of greek mythology (that’s me by the way) to understand who is who and what their history is.
Talking of history, Meg and Kles have it in spades and it’s not the good type. Certainly not after Kles abandoned her for fame, glory and godhood. A move he almost immediately regretted but by then it was far too late. Never once did I begrudge Meg her anger and hatred of Kles, he might not have known just what was going to happen to her but he didn’t choose her either. However not only has he regretted that choice for almost as long as Meg has, the more he learns about what happened to her, the more torn up about it he is.
I loved both these characters though I rather dislike the fates (or should that be author?) who made them endure so much pain, heartache and suffering as they battled the trials set before them.
Despite being very slow burn, the story fairly crackles with heat and the chemistry between this pair. The sexual tension oozes out of every scene and there is just so much action, adventure and story that I, for one, really didn’t miss the reduced ‘bedroom’ action.
This book is ideal for those who love a real action packed fantasy/mythology based romance, a good angry second-chance story, a well written and highly entertaining book. The series has proved to be a fantastic way to discover new authors, I can happily recommend all three books released thus far.
Talking of history, Meg and Kles have it in spades and it’s not the good type. Certainly not after Kles abandoned her for fame, glory and godhood. A move he almost immediately regretted but by then it was far too late. Never once did I begrudge Meg her anger and hatred of Kles, he might not have known just what was going to happen to her but he didn’t choose her either. However not only has he regretted that choice for almost as long as Meg has, the more he learns about what happened to her, the more torn up about it he is.
I loved both these characters though I rather dislike the fates (or should that be author?) who made them endure so much pain, heartache and suffering as they battled the trials set before them.
Despite being very slow burn, the story fairly crackles with heat and the chemistry between this pair. The sexual tension oozes out of every scene and there is just so much action, adventure and story that I, for one, really didn’t miss the reduced ‘bedroom’ action.
This book is ideal for those who love a real action packed fantasy/mythology based romance, a good angry second-chance story, a well written and highly entertaining book. The series has proved to be a fantastic way to discover new authors, I can happily recommend all three books released thus far.
This was my first book by this arthur and I have to say I enjoyed reading it, because I love the stories of Hercules and his love for Meg. This was totally a different version I'd have to say with Meg as a succubus nympho and Herkules who had walked away from his family and Meg has now found himself all alone, but even though he left he still hadn't forgotten Meg, so he started searching for her through the year's when she appears out of nowhere as something he can't wrap his mind around, but whatever she is, she is mad and wants him dead. Who has done this to her? He has an idea, but will he be able to stay alive and find out? You'll just have to one click and find out
Guts, glory, gore....and Vengeance! All in a trial...or two!
Sacrifice is a trip. I almost think a hallucinogenic drug is infused in these pages. The mind twisting images and wildly chaotic descriptions make the reader feel like their reality is seriously altered. N. Isabelle Blanco did a crazy, crazy thing tackling Herakles and Megara. With her trials and her twist on their fates...
I'm still trying to process the unique and wholly twisted tale. I saw that Sacrifice is actually 4th in this series. Do NOT let that dissuade you from reading. I had no previous knowledge of this authors works and was invested rather quickly.
I'm smirking as I dare say that I am going to need to catch up and look forward to the continuation of this series. I never craved Greek mythology prior to this book but my hankering is almost...vampiric.
Sacrifice is a trip. I almost think a hallucinogenic drug is infused in these pages. The mind twisting images and wildly chaotic descriptions make the reader feel like their reality is seriously altered. N. Isabelle Blanco did a crazy, crazy thing tackling Herakles and Megara. With her trials and her twist on their fates...
I'm still trying to process the unique and wholly twisted tale. I saw that Sacrifice is actually 4th in this series. Do NOT let that dissuade you from reading. I had no previous knowledge of this authors works and was invested rather quickly.
I'm smirking as I dare say that I am going to need to catch up and look forward to the continuation of this series. I never craved Greek mythology prior to this book but my hankering is almost...vampiric.
Two thumbs way way up! Sacrifice was a dark and twisted retelling of a well-known tale. I have to say I loved it! let me start with Sacrifice it a double whammy! Not only is it part of The Sinister Fary Tales Collection but it is also 3.5 in Blanco's Ryze Series! Boom! It doesn't get better than this! This story is a standalone but If you are a fan of Greek Mythology. and Dark Paranormal Romance...Blanco is your ONE CLICK author! I'll come back to that. put a pin in it for now.
Sacrifice! Meg and Kles were Amazing Characters! In true Blanco form, we get a Kick*ss female lead! Blanco has the Best Female Characters! Meg is alpha female to the max, a force to be reckoned with. She will not back down and she is a very sexual being. Meg has thousands of years of pent up anger and aggression to work out. Her anger drove her and she will not forget how easily she was cast aside by someone she loved. All that malice for Kles, unbeknownst to him, Meg suffered horrible, unthinkable things for him breaking a promise. Kles, is not what anyone is prepared for. Sexy, check, sweet, check, Powerful and deadly, check check! A promise, a deal, Immortal Gods, Succubi, fate, all the good stuff we love to devour. For years Kles has mourned the mortal he fell in with and walked away from, wishing to be reunited with her on the other side. The watcher is there always watching and plotting (this sent my heart into overdrive). 2500 years ago Meg was saved, and she has been waiting/searching for Kles to end him. This book was beyond words! I loved the raw passionate rage Meg gives off with that underlining of something greater, something stronger. And Kles, he has absolute Loved for Meg and is willing to Die by her hand to save her. Gah! I can never get enough of Blanco's characters! The dark and twisted life Meg has lived, it was thrilling to have Kles avenge her. These bloody battles are intense and exciting! The whole book is really, never do you get lost in the detail, everything flows smoothly and expertly! The evil in this book is grotesque and not for the faint of heart.
Now, let us pull that pin out. I'm a HUGE Ryze Fan! Once again, if you are fan of the dark and twisted, if you are intrigued by Greek Mythology, if you enjoy the paranormal, and If you secretly crave the deliciously dirty...Ryze Baby, Ryze is what you are missing in your little black heart! Strong, take no crap women, and idiotic, sexy, alpha males that learn valuable lessons. Blanco gives us our Ryze fix with Sacrifice! We get a glimpse of Hades and little pieces of the puzzle coming to light. And our Watcher, man she is literally the scariest MOFO in this series! She is a very busy Goddes that watcher of destinies, I just got all kinds of excited see her throughout this book, mingling, here and there! Meg is definitely a part of the bigger picture and Kles as well, I'm even more excited for the fourth book in the Ryze series now! Kles was an interesting character because he isn't, caught up or in the mix of "God" things from Ryze so getting to experience this story with that insider info was very addictive. I loved how everything came together and ended, I have no idea what I'm going to do with myself now. I definitely have one heckkk of a Ryze hangover! And Blanco that Shore scene with the Helmet.... Fire!!!!! I received an Arc in exchange for an honest review.
Sacrifice! Meg and Kles were Amazing Characters! In true Blanco form, we get a Kick*ss female lead! Blanco has the Best Female Characters! Meg is alpha female to the max, a force to be reckoned with. She will not back down and she is a very sexual being. Meg has thousands of years of pent up anger and aggression to work out. Her anger drove her and she will not forget how easily she was cast aside by someone she loved. All that malice for Kles, unbeknownst to him, Meg suffered horrible, unthinkable things for him breaking a promise. Kles, is not what anyone is prepared for. Sexy, check, sweet, check, Powerful and deadly, check check! A promise, a deal, Immortal Gods, Succubi, fate, all the good stuff we love to devour. For years Kles has mourned the mortal he fell in with and walked away from, wishing to be reunited with her on the other side. The watcher is there always watching and plotting (this sent my heart into overdrive). 2500 years ago Meg was saved, and she has been waiting/searching for Kles to end him. This book was beyond words! I loved the raw passionate rage Meg gives off with that underlining of something greater, something stronger. And Kles, he has absolute Loved for Meg and is willing to Die by her hand to save her. Gah! I can never get enough of Blanco's characters! The dark and twisted life Meg has lived, it was thrilling to have Kles avenge her. These bloody battles are intense and exciting! The whole book is really, never do you get lost in the detail, everything flows smoothly and expertly! The evil in this book is grotesque and not for the faint of heart.
Now, let us pull that pin out. I'm a HUGE Ryze Fan! Once again, if you are fan of the dark and twisted, if you are intrigued by Greek Mythology, if you enjoy the paranormal, and If you secretly crave the deliciously dirty...Ryze Baby, Ryze is what you are missing in your little black heart! Strong, take no crap women, and idiotic, sexy, alpha males that learn valuable lessons. Blanco gives us our Ryze fix with Sacrifice! We get a glimpse of Hades and little pieces of the puzzle coming to light. And our Watcher, man she is literally the scariest MOFO in this series! She is a very busy Goddes that watcher of destinies, I just got all kinds of excited see her throughout this book, mingling, here and there! Meg is definitely a part of the bigger picture and Kles as well, I'm even more excited for the fourth book in the Ryze series now! Kles was an interesting character because he isn't, caught up or in the mix of "God" things from Ryze so getting to experience this story with that insider info was very addictive. I loved how everything came together and ended, I have no idea what I'm going to do with myself now. I definitely have one heckkk of a Ryze hangover! And Blanco that Shore scene with the Helmet.... Fire!!!!! I received an Arc in exchange for an honest review.
Sacrifice is the second book that I've read from the Sinister Fairy Tales Collection, but my first time read from this author. Although I will not see retelling of Hercules' story a fairy tale, it did however fall to the dark theme this collection is up to.
So, we've all grown up to stories and movies made about Hercules, but the author truly did put her own unique, dark twist on this one. At first, I struggled a bit getting into the story, scrambling to know who is who and what was happening the first pages in. It said this can be read as a standalone but methinks I should have read the previous books in the series where this is part of too, to get my feet wet so to speak. But after saying to myself to just immerse in this world and take it all in, I got hooked in this story with its sense of adventure, action packed in gory details, forgiveness and a second chance at love. I loved how the author perfectly balanced those factors for which I recommend this book to every dark romance lovers.
So, we've all grown up to stories and movies made about Hercules, but the author truly did put her own unique, dark twist on this one. At first, I struggled a bit getting into the story, scrambling to know who is who and what was happening the first pages in. It said this can be read as a standalone but methinks I should have read the previous books in the series where this is part of too, to get my feet wet so to speak. But after saying to myself to just immerse in this world and take it all in, I got hooked in this story with its sense of adventure, action packed in gory details, forgiveness and a second chance at love. I loved how the author perfectly balanced those factors for which I recommend this book to every dark romance lovers.
This is most definitely a dark retelling. I cannot say a lot, without it getting a bit spoilery, and we definitely don’t want that.
Basics: Kles has been walking the earth for awhile, looking for Meg, who is now under Hades orders to kill our hero.
A lot happens, there’s an array of side characters that got a little confusing for me, but overall, this was great, it just was my least favorite so far.
Basics: Kles has been walking the earth for awhile, looking for Meg, who is now under Hades orders to kill our hero.
A lot happens, there’s an array of side characters that got a little confusing for me, but overall, this was great, it just was my least favorite so far.
This was not what I was expecting. It took me a little bit to get into this one as the real action is more towards the middle of the book. But it is a great addition to this series. This one is not a fairytale by any means. It is dark, twisted and brutal. We all know the story of Hercules. As a matter of fact Hercules is my favorite. But reading this twisted dark retelling has me questioning myself. The twist in this one I never saw coming. It was mind blowing to say the least. Hercules is known for his strength and being a hero, hello he is a God. But all that would not have happened if it weren't for one person. Her sacrifice, her soul and her being left behind to rot gave him the strength and power to be a hero. But she doesn't rot away she plots her revenge. Will she be able to find her soul in the end? Will she be able to get her revenge? Let me tell you once I got into this one I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what was going to happen with these two. The author did an amazing job writing a dark twisted version of this storyline that will have you hooked until the end. Highly recommend.
3.5 StarsThis was my least favorite book of the series so far. Chalk that up to a personal preference thing. I usually like books about Gods and Goddesses, but this one had a somewhat sci-fi(ish) feeling to it I didn't find appealing. I also didn't care for the heroine (Meg) very much. She spent the entire book too bitter and angry, and it made her a very unlikable heroine.
However, the book itself is fantastically well written. Great world building. A well-developed plot. A plethora of side characters that got a little confusing at times, but that were still enjoyable to read about. Surprisingly, this book wasn't very hot, considering Meg is a succubus nymphomaniac, but the three we do get late in the book were suitably spicey. Last, we are left with an open ending that leads into more books (I assume).
SIDE NOTE: Now, there is something I need to talk about. I am not sure if this author has BETA readers, and if she does how they let this get past them, but it is 2019 and using the word "retarded" as in "are you fucking retarded girl?" is derogatory and disgusting. I rarely pay much mind to non PC stuff in fictional books, but this literally stopped me in my tracks in shock. There are about 5000 other words that could have been used to express the same sentiments. I debated on whether I wanted to say anything, but ultimately, I felt that this needed to be addressed.
This Greek hero retelling story was amazing, Herakles and Megara story had me reading all night, I love Greek Mythology and I just started the series with this book which can be read as standalone, but I will read the others in the series as I enjoyed this one so much. The twist in the story made the already complicated story with tragedy, action and suspense way more appealing. The romance is beautifully written. A great series to read.
This is my first book by this author, and I sure as shit was not expecting what I got.
I am loving this series so far... authors and the retellings and I loved this one. Ar first, I struggled but it wasn't long until I was neck-deep in the plot and flipping pages to figure out where the author was going with this.
This is no fairytale,... It's dark and it's brutal and it had my mind reeling and my heart pounding hard.
This retelling is possibly the darkest, most intense one yet, and holy fucking shit, I was addicted.
We all know the story of Hercules, well this author just mastered that, with a twist.
Hercules is known for his strength and for being the hero of all heroes,
But what no one else seems to realize is that the only reason that happens is that Megara sacrifice the ultimate sacrifice, her soul and once all was done and dusted, she was left behind to rot. She was left to be beaten, violated, and broken to a million pieces and eventually mutated.
And now? After nearly three millennia, and losing track of him, she has finally found him and she has a vengeance... She will kill him if it's the last thing she does.
He got the glory for what she had done, everything she sacrifice, and she got hell. PURE HELL, and now it's his time to pay.
Will Meg be able to find where her soul ended up? Or should I say, who it ended up in? Will she be able to get it back and at what cost? Will she be able to kill the man that destroy her every being so long ago? Will she get the revenge she is searching for, what she deserves... Or will the impossible and most unexpected happen?
You will have to read to find out... and holy shit, you want to read this... My jaw is still on the ground. I was in a daze after finishing this book, still piecing together what I read exactly.
This book is in a league of its own, in my opinion. I didn't expect what I got. It was so much better than I expected. The author threw so many unexpected twists that had me gasping and my head spinning all the way through the book.
I could sit and give a detailed, insanely intense report on this book, but I won't. You need to go into this blind... I mean blind, because what you are about to get, sure as shit isn't what you will be expecting.
This book consumed beyond belief, it had me hanging on every word. Yes, at first I struggled but within a couple of chapters, I was hooked like it was my next fix. The style of writing and the details added into this masterpiece was beyond amazing. This author knows how to tell a dark retelling and she did a phenomenal job with this one!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
6/5 Stars!
I am loving this series so far... authors and the retellings and I loved this one. Ar first, I struggled but it wasn't long until I was neck-deep in the plot and flipping pages to figure out where the author was going with this.
This is no fairytale,... It's dark and it's brutal and it had my mind reeling and my heart pounding hard.
This retelling is possibly the darkest, most intense one yet, and holy fucking shit, I was addicted.
We all know the story of Hercules, well this author just mastered that, with a twist.
Hercules is known for his strength and for being the hero of all heroes,
But what no one else seems to realize is that the only reason that happens is that Megara sacrifice the ultimate sacrifice, her soul and once all was done and dusted, she was left behind to rot. She was left to be beaten, violated, and broken to a million pieces and eventually mutated.
And now? After nearly three millennia, and losing track of him, she has finally found him and she has a vengeance... She will kill him if it's the last thing she does.
He got the glory for what she had done, everything she sacrifice, and she got hell. PURE HELL, and now it's his time to pay.
Will Meg be able to find where her soul ended up? Or should I say, who it ended up in? Will she be able to get it back and at what cost? Will she be able to kill the man that destroy her every being so long ago? Will she get the revenge she is searching for, what she deserves... Or will the impossible and most unexpected happen?
You will have to read to find out... and holy shit, you want to read this... My jaw is still on the ground. I was in a daze after finishing this book, still piecing together what I read exactly.
This book is in a league of its own, in my opinion. I didn't expect what I got. It was so much better than I expected. The author threw so many unexpected twists that had me gasping and my head spinning all the way through the book.
I could sit and give a detailed, insanely intense report on this book, but I won't. You need to go into this blind... I mean blind, because what you are about to get, sure as shit isn't what you will be expecting.
This book consumed beyond belief, it had me hanging on every word. Yes, at first I struggled but within a couple of chapters, I was hooked like it was my next fix. The style of writing and the details added into this masterpiece was beyond amazing. This author knows how to tell a dark retelling and she did a phenomenal job with this one!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
6/5 Stars!