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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It’s been a long time since a book has genuinely surprised me.
We have an FMC vampire-slaying witch and an MMC vampire, set in Venice in the modern world.
The spice is BDSM, so check your trigger warnings.
I do appreciate the changes the author did with “traditional” vampire methods. No draining people and bringing them back to life, no tropes like garlic/crosses, and only 3 things can kill a vampire (a special blade to the heart, decapitation, and fire). The vampires also can’t control themselves when they feed and require “spotters” to keep themselves from killing their snacks.
So will our FMC fall in love with the vampire before she’s supposed to kill him?
The writing was fine and the plot was okay, but the FMC/MMC back and forth was perfect.
The ending…. Jaw on the floor, can’t wait to start book two!
We have an FMC vampire-slaying witch and an MMC vampire, set in Venice in the modern world.
The spice is BDSM, so check your trigger warnings.
I do appreciate the changes the author did with “traditional” vampire methods. No draining people and bringing them back to life, no tropes like garlic/crosses, and only 3 things can kill a vampire (a special blade to the heart, decapitation, and fire). The vampires also can’t control themselves when they feed and require “spotters” to keep themselves from killing their snacks.
So will our FMC fall in love with the vampire before she’s supposed to kill him?
The writing was fine and the plot was okay, but the FMC/MMC back and forth was perfect.
The ending…. Jaw on the floor, can’t wait to start book two!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood
Moderate: Child death
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I couldn't finish this book fast enough. I did zero research on this book before starting so the almost immediate spice in chapter one really got me by surprise. There is A LOT of spice but the story is still present. Dahlia comes off as a little annoying so I had to keep reminding myself that yes her soul is old but she actually isn't. The age gap between women and man vampires isnt my fav, 21 for women and 35 (I think) for men doesn't seem fair but whatever. Can't wait to read/listen to Halle's other work.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
medium-paced
I like it as a retelling of dracula and his lost loves. It is a haunting beautiful and exquisite read. It also had some very spicy vampire scenes and sexy moments between the two lovers.
For those who enjoyed the movie Dracula Untold, this book will absolutely satisfy. I usually struggle with vampire stories—they're often too cheesy or lean heavily into smut without a strong plot—but Blood Orange completely subverted my expectations. It basically said, “Hold my beer, I got you,” and delivered.
I was genuinely surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. It had everything I want from a Dracula-inspired tale: a compelling plot, a tragic love story, just the right amount of spice (not over the top, although it seems that way in the beginning. Let it cook), and enough twists and action to keep me fully engaged.
The ending left me a bit heartbroken, but I'm also super excited to see where the story goes in book two. Karina Halle nailed the dark romantic fantasy vibe without falling into cliché, and I’m definitely hooked.
I was genuinely surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. It had everything I want from a Dracula-inspired tale: a compelling plot, a tragic love story, just the right amount of spice (not over the top, although it seems that way in the beginning. Let it cook), and enough twists and action to keep me fully engaged.
The ending left me a bit heartbroken, but I'm also super excited to see where the story goes in book two. Karina Halle nailed the dark romantic fantasy vibe without falling into cliché, and I’m definitely hooked.