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75_sweetestbook's review against another edition
5.0
Wow this is a great read that has you edging for the dark vampires that aren't the soft ones. These will have you on the edge of your seat.
tuttidolci's review
2.0
Eris Adderly story was outstanding. I'm gonna read more of her stories. Addison Cain's was good but some of it was just gross (though she is a master at squick-factor in her storytelling). The rest were mostly terrible and amateurish.
mom2three's review against another edition
There wasn't one story in this set that I didn't absolutely love, and the fact that they were all of different in levels of dark and light and heat made it even better. On top of that, the way the stories are blended kept the whole thing feeling fresh and exciting. If you are a lover of the fangs than this is a must have!
Cathedral - Addison Cain
Wow! OK, first the warning... This story is to be continued so be aware of that. It's an amazing beginning, and I hope Addison doesn't act the sadist I know she is and releases the book sooner than "soon". One of my favorite things about Addison writing is her broken female characters. They have inner strength, but they are also so damaged. You can't help but want to protect them. She has a way of taking their pain and forcing you to feel it with them. That emotional connection, as well as her beautiful storytelling grab you and keep you glued to the story. I would comment that I can't wait for the next one, but it's never a good idea to expose your weaknesses to a sadist. However, I'm inviting all the masochists to join me in my torturing wait for the rest of this incredible read.
Till the End of Time - Zoe Blake
This is a new take on Vlad the I paler, and it's his wife, Mirella, who is the nemesis. I would characterize this as a horror short. I absolutely loved all the detail and character development in this one. I also really loved the premise of two people who just keep returning to each other throughout the centuries. I'm hopeful that this will be expanded and turned into a full novel. I'm dying to know about all the gory details Mirella and Vlad get into during their never ending lives.
Master of Ceremonies - Alta Hensley
What if the circus was where all the monsters hid in plain site? That's where this one begins. Then it take a sharp turn into darkness and depravity. Ada is an interesting character who somehow had this innocence about her despite all the debauchery she is surrounded with. She is even a willing and eager participant, yet she seems to retain this childlike quality. I can't decide if she is the sheep or one of the shepherds. Either way, I'm entranced.
Enthralled - Myra Danvers
This story is an introduction to Myron, Selma, and Axton, with the story revolving around Axton. He's the vampire Chylde of Selma, who is the Chylde of Myron. The story is dark and violent with hints or more darkness and violence to come. I'm already anxious to get my hands on the rest of this one.
V is for Vampire - Eris Adderly
Hold on tight; its going to be a wild ride. This one is set in the future, but not much of a future I recognized. Vamps have been pushed underground. It's for their protection. November is one such vamp. Leo is her non-vamp counterpoint, guarding the entrance to the underground. They keep the vamps in and the others out. That's all I'm saying... This is a sexy, intense read that will twist you up every which way. There are dangers, secrets, adventure, and tons of sexy scenes. It's also another one that is only the beginning, but what a beginning it is.
Blinding Salvation - Livia Bourne
This story is like a ray of sunshine in the dark. It makes your heart feel light and brings a smile to your face without you even realize you are grinning. Lily and Armand will also get more adventures, so I'm loath to tell you too much. I'll only tell you that this is a fun, sexy read with moments of adventure and threats of danger, and the characters are fantastic.
Devil's Game - Sara Fields
This one isn't so light and happy. This is dark and sexy from beginning to end. So much sexy! Hot, dirty, mind-blowingly sexy. This one actually reads like a dirty quickly, but I would love to see the story expanded. I would also love to know what other games this handsome devil likes to play.
To My End - Anita Grey
OMG! That was another intense read. Even more dark in some ways the Ms. Fields' story. It's total debauchery from beginning to end, and I never wanted it to end. It's a different take on the vampire myth, and not quite what I was expecting, but it was incredible!
Sweet Ruin - Cassandra Faye
This is another fun, sexy read, and another original take on the vampire. There is humor, steamy-ness and enjoyable characters.
Cathedral - Addison Cain
Wow! OK, first the warning... This story is to be continued so be aware of that. It's an amazing beginning, and I hope Addison doesn't act the sadist I know she is and releases the book sooner than "soon". One of my favorite things about Addison writing is her broken female characters. They have inner strength, but they are also so damaged. You can't help but want to protect them. She has a way of taking their pain and forcing you to feel it with them. That emotional connection, as well as her beautiful storytelling grab you and keep you glued to the story. I would comment that I can't wait for the next one, but it's never a good idea to expose your weaknesses to a sadist. However, I'm inviting all the masochists to join me in my torturing wait for the rest of this incredible read.
Till the End of Time - Zoe Blake
This is a new take on Vlad the I paler, and it's his wife, Mirella, who is the nemesis. I would characterize this as a horror short. I absolutely loved all the detail and character development in this one. I also really loved the premise of two people who just keep returning to each other throughout the centuries. I'm hopeful that this will be expanded and turned into a full novel. I'm dying to know about all the gory details Mirella and Vlad get into during their never ending lives.
Master of Ceremonies - Alta Hensley
What if the circus was where all the monsters hid in plain site? That's where this one begins. Then it take a sharp turn into darkness and depravity. Ada is an interesting character who somehow had this innocence about her despite all the debauchery she is surrounded with. She is even a willing and eager participant, yet she seems to retain this childlike quality. I can't decide if she is the sheep or one of the shepherds. Either way, I'm entranced.
Enthralled - Myra Danvers
This story is an introduction to Myron, Selma, and Axton, with the story revolving around Axton. He's the vampire Chylde of Selma, who is the Chylde of Myron. The story is dark and violent with hints or more darkness and violence to come. I'm already anxious to get my hands on the rest of this one.
V is for Vampire - Eris Adderly
Hold on tight; its going to be a wild ride. This one is set in the future, but not much of a future I recognized. Vamps have been pushed underground. It's for their protection. November is one such vamp. Leo is her non-vamp counterpoint, guarding the entrance to the underground. They keep the vamps in and the others out. That's all I'm saying... This is a sexy, intense read that will twist you up every which way. There are dangers, secrets, adventure, and tons of sexy scenes. It's also another one that is only the beginning, but what a beginning it is.
Blinding Salvation - Livia Bourne
This story is like a ray of sunshine in the dark. It makes your heart feel light and brings a smile to your face without you even realize you are grinning. Lily and Armand will also get more adventures, so I'm loath to tell you too much. I'll only tell you that this is a fun, sexy read with moments of adventure and threats of danger, and the characters are fantastic.
Devil's Game - Sara Fields
This one isn't so light and happy. This is dark and sexy from beginning to end. So much sexy! Hot, dirty, mind-blowingly sexy. This one actually reads like a dirty quickly, but I would love to see the story expanded. I would also love to know what other games this handsome devil likes to play.
To My End - Anita Grey
OMG! That was another intense read. Even more dark in some ways the Ms. Fields' story. It's total debauchery from beginning to end, and I never wanted it to end. It's a different take on the vampire myth, and not quite what I was expecting, but it was incredible!
Sweet Ruin - Cassandra Faye
This is another fun, sexy read, and another original take on the vampire. There is humor, steamy-ness and enjoyable characters.
lifeinthebooklane's review
4.0
My review of this book can be found here where most of the other reviews are!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2870078377?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2870078377?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1
tj_darkreads's review against another edition
5.0
This was a first for me in reading an anthology from all the Authors and I have to say this book has something for everyone and if you love vampire stories this is the book to grab.
Some of these stories were prequels to upcoming book's for some of the Arthur's and some were full stories, so a variety of thing's.
These stories were some of the most twisted, grisly read's I hadn't read in some time and I loved it, but they all had the same thing in common...they were all good and definitely worth that one click button.
Some of these stories were prequels to upcoming book's for some of the Arthur's and some were full stories, so a variety of thing's.
These stories were some of the most twisted, grisly read's I hadn't read in some time and I loved it, but they all had the same thing in common...they were all good and definitely worth that one click button.
kelly_reads_books's review against another edition
5.0
What a fabulous collection of vampire stories! They were all well written and delved into the paranormal!
Cathedral by Addison Cain- Jade's story is interesting!
Till the End of Time by Zoe Blake - A historical vampire story about Mirella and Vlad's.
Master of Ceremonies by Alta Hensley- Valian and Ada and Cirque Romani.
Enthralled by Myra Danvers- Story with Selma, Axton, and Myron.
V is for Vampire by Eris Adderly - Leo and November's story
Blinding Salvation by Livia Bourne I can't wait to hear the rest of Lily and Armand's story!
The Devil's Game by Sara Fields I loved this dark story of Cain and Ruby/Eve!
To My End by Anita Gray- Vi and Sonny's story!
Sweet Ruin by Cassandra Faye- Grace and Nicomachus's story begins with a very vivid dream!
Cathedral by Addison Cain- Jade's story is interesting!
Till the End of Time by Zoe Blake - A historical vampire story about Mirella and Vlad's.
Master of Ceremonies by Alta Hensley- Valian and Ada and Cirque Romani.
Enthralled by Myra Danvers- Story with Selma, Axton, and Myron.
V is for Vampire by Eris Adderly - Leo and November's story
Blinding Salvation by Livia Bourne I can't wait to hear the rest of Lily and Armand's story!
The Devil's Game by Sara Fields I loved this dark story of Cain and Ruby/Eve!
To My End by Anita Gray- Vi and Sonny's story!
Sweet Ruin by Cassandra Faye- Grace and Nicomachus's story begins with a very vivid dream!
kellyyoungbl's review against another edition
4.0
Full disclosure: I skipped around to read the stories by my two favorite authors in this anthology, so my review is only for Cathedral by Addison Cain and To my End by Anita Gray.
Cathedral: How does Addison Cain do this with every short story? Even in just a few short pages, she hooks me into the story, leaving me wanting much more. This particular one was just slightly lacking, though. I’m not sure how I feel about Jade’s obsession with Ethan. That being said, I can’t wait to continue reading that story.
To My End: Sonny was a well-developed character in this one, but i didn’t feel as if Vi was. The story was super interesting though, and I would love to read more!!
Cathedral: How does Addison Cain do this with every short story? Even in just a few short pages, she hooks me into the story, leaving me wanting much more. This particular one was just slightly lacking, though. I’m not sure how I feel about Jade’s obsession with Ethan. That being said, I can’t wait to continue reading that story.
To My End: Sonny was a well-developed character in this one, but i didn’t feel as if Vi was. The story was super interesting though, and I would love to read more!!
tlea's review against another edition
4.0
It seems like Vampire fiction has been around forever which can make it really hard for authors to come out with a new/exciting take on the genre. This anthology will not be to everyone's tastes & is most definitely NOT Twilight. All of the stories are dark & moody. The vampires are most definitely not the misunderstood good guy. The stories are full of dub-con/non-con & don't always deliver a HEA. What it does deliver are stories from quality authors delivering something different to the generic stuff that fills out the genre & are stories that you may not want to read on your own late at night. Not all of these stories appealed to me & there were a few that were prequels, so they shut off right when things started getting interesting. If you like your vampires down & dirty & very alpha, this anthology should make you very happy.
nurlogy's review
4.0
05.10.2019 Reread
“Cathedral“ by Addison Cain
I Love this woman so much. Her mind amazes me
“The current leader of this great nation, for example, had been just as disgusting, insecure, and chauvinistic in the 1980s as he was sitting on his fat ass in the oval office scarfing down Big Macs.”
“Cathedral“ by Addison Cain
I Love this woman so much. Her mind amazes me
“The current leader of this great nation, for example, had been just as disgusting, insecure, and chauvinistic in the 1980s as he was sitting on his fat ass in the oval office scarfing down Big Macs.”
triciacoker's review against another edition
5.0
Vampires have long been a source of enjoyment for me in fiction. Mixing it with the talents of so many good authors and we have an explosive mix of thrilling stories for every flavor of dark delight. From the continuation of past stories in the tale by Addison Cain, preludes from Eris Adderly to the vicious fun of Myra Danvers, I was not disappointed. To keep from being spoiler-y I'll try not to divulge any details but if you enjoy other books by these authors, or just enjoy dark vampire tales, this anthology is sure to please.