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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
Death Song ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4.5 Rounded up Rating
This is part of a multi author series of tales from the tarot im slowly reading them all, which each book is based around a tarot card each.
Charlie is an artist with trouble sleeping [mood] but he dreams of a man and a life that isn't his and is compelled to paint him over and over, we follow as Charlie meets the man from his dreams.
I really enjoyed this one, I really liked the art elements as an artist myself I felt like I really connected to Charlie, this is defintley my fav one of this series ive read so far! Also vampires baby I love a good vamp
Tropes;
-fated mates
-vampire x human?
-protective mc
-slow burn
-hurt/comfort
-shifters
CW's;
blood, violence/gore, kidnapping, missuse of medication, discussions of sexual assault verbal threats,
4.5 Rounded up Rating
This is part of a multi author series of tales from the tarot im slowly reading them all, which each book is based around a tarot card each.
Charlie is an artist with trouble sleeping [mood] but he dreams of a man and a life that isn't his and is compelled to paint him over and over, we follow as Charlie meets the man from his dreams.
I really enjoyed this one, I really liked the art elements as an artist myself I felt like I really connected to Charlie, this is defintley my fav one of this series ive read so far! Also vampires baby I love a good vamp
Tropes;
-fated mates
-vampire x human?
-protective mc
-slow burn
-hurt/comfort
-shifters
CW's;
blood, violence/gore, kidnapping, missuse of medication, discussions of sexual assault verbal threats,
emotional
funny
sad
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:
Yes
Excited to read more by this author. This was the type of story that was good at this length but could have been great as a longer book.
An anguished artist who is compelled to paint from his dreams and the ancient vampire still mourning his first love, the combination of history, shifter protection, cuddling for comfort, and small found family circles were well done. Can't wait for the follow-up story for Finn!
An anguished artist who is compelled to paint from his dreams and the ancient vampire still mourning his first love, the combination of history, shifter protection, cuddling for comfort, and small found family circles were well done. Can't wait for the follow-up story for Finn!
big fan of vampires in this house!! an even bigger fan of fated mates! I absolutely adored these two, their narratives were distinctly different, and I loved being able to feel Rex's age in the way he spoke and saw the words, just a little off and too proper. The plot itself was good and I'd love to see more of these characters
Heart-wrenching story about life and death, souls and mate bonds.
Charlie & Rex
What Charlie goes through to suffer for his art and his future is very difficult to read and endure with him. My heart broke for him each time he was forced to push out his dreams/memories into a painting or otherwise. Once Rex comes in and figures out that his presence can help calm some of those issues, it's easy to see how much Charlie benefits from that connection, even if it's a short-term fix. The villains in this story were intense and really unnecessary, but the storyline that pulled them in was intriguing.
Rex & Charlie's connection through a former/past individual was fascinating, but his storyline was sadly beautiful. I was really happy to see his peace by the end though.
The climax of the story and the battle between good & evil was almost anticlimactic. Rex having to put an end to his personal enemy in such a way was predictable but it seemed very much like Rex didn't feel like taking care of the issue, at least in the way he had to do it. He hated his enemy, but the book had some surprisingly (but not really) violent moments.
Like all stories in the Tales from the Tarot series, Death Song is an incredible addition to the collection and is a fantastic and captivating read.
I received an advance copy of this book and am volunteering my honest review.
Charlie & Rex
What Charlie goes through to suffer for his art and his future is very difficult to read and endure with him. My heart broke for him each time he was forced to push out his dreams/memories into a painting or otherwise. Once Rex comes in and figures out that his presence can help calm some of those issues, it's easy to see how much Charlie benefits from that connection, even if it's a short-term fix. The villains in this story were intense and really unnecessary, but the storyline that pulled them in was intriguing.
Rex & Charlie's connection through a former/past individual was fascinating, but his storyline was sadly beautiful. I was really happy to see his peace by the end though.
The climax of the story and the battle between good & evil was almost anticlimactic. Rex having to put an end to his personal enemy in such a way was predictable but it seemed very much like Rex didn't feel like taking care of the issue, at least in the way he had to do it. He hated his enemy, but the book had some surprisingly (but not really) violent moments.
Like all stories in the Tales from the Tarot series, Death Song is an incredible addition to the collection and is a fantastic and captivating read.
I received an advance copy of this book and am volunteering my honest review.
I cannot even stress enough how complicated and unique this romance was! I do not want to give even one page away here. Charlie and Rex are connect throughout life. We get past and present here and it magical.
Another entry in the Tales from the Tarot card! The Death card represents ending, changes, transformation. The reverse is resistance to change, personal transformation, and inner purging. (According to the internet :3)
I thought this book was pretty apt in covering this both physically and mentally. Charlie goes through quite a few personal transformations in this book from the start to the end. Altogether, I felt like the change was oddly easy though. Like he changed from the simple want to do so. I'm not sure if that was on purpose.
I'm honestly completely neutral on this book, which isn't a good or bad thing. It was just a pleasant read. I didn't feel particularly aghast but I wasn't invested either. When it ended, I was just kind of like, oh already?
Part of it I think is due to the pacing. It's very even keeled the whole way through. The characters get closer one step at a time. Plot points happen but it spoon feeds you bit by bit.
I enjoyed the premise more than the actual execution though. A painter paints a man he sees in his dreams. One day, he meets the man at one of his exhibitions. The literal man of his dreams commissions him to paint something for him.
Charlie and Rex's relationship is very cozy to say the least. It's got the big ol Fated Mates trope so it is an insta connection. There's a few sex scenes but my favorite parts are when the two of them are talking about how fascinating the other is. It's sweet.
I enjoyed the modern day vampire brood. Emery was definitely the highlight. Most vampire media I read are usually about century(ies) old vampires. Having a younger more modern vampire was fun. One that watches movies and drinks chocolate milk lol.
Overall it was enjoyable enough but I don't think I would reread this one.
I thought this book was pretty apt in covering this both physically and mentally. Charlie goes through quite a few personal transformations in this book from the start to the end. Altogether, I felt like the change was oddly easy though. Like he changed from the simple want to do so. I'm not sure if that was on purpose.
I'm honestly completely neutral on this book, which isn't a good or bad thing. It was just a pleasant read. I didn't feel particularly aghast but I wasn't invested either. When it ended, I was just kind of like, oh already?
Part of it I think is due to the pacing. It's very even keeled the whole way through. The characters get closer one step at a time. Plot points happen but it spoon feeds you bit by bit.
I enjoyed the premise more than the actual execution though. A painter paints a man he sees in his dreams. One day, he meets the man at one of his exhibitions. The literal man of his dreams commissions him to paint something for him.
Charlie and Rex's relationship is very cozy to say the least. It's got the big ol Fated Mates trope so it is an insta connection. There's a few sex scenes but my favorite parts are when the two of them are talking about how fascinating the other is. It's sweet.
I enjoyed the modern day vampire brood. Emery was definitely the highlight. Most vampire media I read are usually about century(ies) old vampires. Having a younger more modern vampire was fun. One that watches movies and drinks chocolate milk lol.
Overall it was enjoyable enough but I don't think I would reread this one.
What an emotional read! ❤️ Charlie and Rex's story got me in the feels. An awesome addition to the Tales From the Tarot series. I will definite be reading more by B. Ripley.