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4.37 AVERAGE
4.37 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The first book, Blood Bride, was unique and fascinating to me. It was a favorite read of 2024. I found Deep Thrall to be scattered, confusing, and rather boring until very late in the book, when Carmine and Luna finally got together again. Was it my state of mind or was it a vastly different experience from the first in the trilogy?
🎧 There is not enough gushing I can do about this cast. Rose Dioro and Dane Anderson are chameleons. The range they have in voices for secondary characters is amazing. Mr. Anderson takes out the arsenal of Italian men in his head. Samantha Brentmoor, the Queen of Sunshine, love her work and she cannot do wrong in my books. Jason Clarke's voice is my weakness but his performances blow my mind. Definitely King of Vampires. How can somebody be sardonic, delectable and menacing at the same time.
🎧 Continuing from "Blood Bride", which left me with lots of questions, I find myself very very grateful to Ms. Reid for including in her e-book a section of "What has gone before". It's been a year since book one after all.
🎧 I can't comment on the plot without giving away .. things .. and what I liked about this story is me going blind in it. It adds to the experience. I still like the vampire world she built. Although I might not have understand fully - I am drawn to the narration and don't pay attention to the details, totally my fault - the logistics of thrall-limina and all, I do enjoy the vibe. Loved the first part of the book, like having an origin story within a story.
🎧 The End. This is what happens when you avoid posts about a book until you read it. Book 3? Damn.
❗️ Disclaimer : My rants, ramblings, and incoherent thoughts might be considered spoilers by some. Also, often, I do not read trigger warnings or blurbs.
🎧 I knew that Jason Clarke could sing. Listening to him in Italian though. So cool. Also, the way he can make his voice chuckle and be seductive is *chef's kiss*. Not to mention the frustration when trying to operate a mobile phone.
🎧 Continuing from "Blood Bride", which left me with lots of questions, I find myself very very grateful to Ms. Reid for including in her e-book a section of "What has gone before". It's been a year since book one after all.
🎧 I can't comment on the plot without giving away .. things .. and what I liked about this story is me going blind in it. It adds to the experience. I still like the vampire world she built. Although I might not have understand fully - I am drawn to the narration and don't pay attention to the details, totally my fault - the logistics of thrall-limina and all, I do enjoy the vibe. Loved the first part of the book, like having an origin story within a story.
🎧 The End. This is what happens when you avoid posts about a book until you read it. Book 3? Damn.
❗️ Disclaimer : My rants, ramblings, and incoherent thoughts might be considered spoilers by some. Also, often, I do not read trigger warnings or blurbs.
🎧 I knew that Jason Clarke could sing. Listening to him in Italian though. So cool. Also, the way he can make his voice chuckle and be seductive is *chef's kiss*. Not to mention the frustration when trying to operate a mobile phone.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
Cliffhanger ending.
Author’s note that it will likely be a 4 part series ~ 3rd and 4th books haven’t been started - no research or any writing. Author is taking a break from heavily researched books. This one has historical references to actual eventS/people and also lore of fantasy books related to fantasy/magic characters: vampires, witches (Strega), werewolves.
A little hard to keep track of all of the characters and their backstories for side characters.
Author’s note that it will likely be a 4 part series ~ 3rd and 4th books haven’t been started - no research or any writing. Author is taking a break from heavily researched books. This one has historical references to actual eventS/people and also lore of fantasy books related to fantasy/magic characters: vampires, witches (Strega), werewolves.
A little hard to keep track of all of the characters and their backstories for side characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood
Minor: Sexual content
Luna & Carmine
Mafia
Witches x Vampires
Forced Proximity
Bloodlust
Found Family
It's essential that you read Blood Bride before this one, so if you haven't done that yet please do!!
We learn about Carmine's origin story in this book and I love it!
I love how the plot it developing, the unexpected surprises and twists and I cannot wait for more!
One again, the audio cast for this is incredible! Samantha Brentmoor & Jason Clarke with Rose Dioro, Dane Anderson and cameos from Scott Turner Schofield & Marcus Rothenberg. I loved this audiobook and I hope we get more of these narrators in the next installment ❤️
Mafia
Witches x Vampires
Forced Proximity
Bloodlust
Found Family
It's essential that you read Blood Bride before this one, so if you haven't done that yet please do!!
We learn about Carmine's origin story in this book and I love it!
I love how the plot it developing, the unexpected surprises and twists and I cannot wait for more!
One again, the audio cast for this is incredible! Samantha Brentmoor & Jason Clarke with Rose Dioro, Dane Anderson and cameos from Scott Turner Schofield & Marcus Rothenberg. I loved this audiobook and I hope we get more of these narrators in the next installment ❤️
challenging
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Audiobook Review
❤️ Italian mafia
🖤 Vampire king
❤️ Strega FMC
🖤 Single dad
❤️ Blood lust
🖤 Twists & turns
❤️ Revelations
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Narration: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Deep Thrall had me captivated from beginning to end. Blood Bride must be read prior to Deep Thrall, as this story picks up right where the former left off after we get the background of Carmine. There is a lot happening in this story but I don’t know how to put it all in words without rambling, and I Refuse to spoil. So in short I’ll say, it’s so good and it’ll leave you wanting more! Plus, you have an excellent audiobook performance given by an incredibly talented cast of narrators!
This is such a well written story with both nods at the past and inclusion of the contemporary. Poor Carmine, learning the language (can we really call Brain Rot Words a language 🤔😅) and technology of the day when he’s like 600 years old, is both hilarious and endearing. I love so much about this story. Not only is it an intriguing story that is weaved with expertise, but having gender fluid characters, that just are who they are? Much appreciated.
Luna starts to really come into her own, with the help of an unexpected source. She loves Carmine and he loves her, but the way they came to be leaves much doubt between them. The Thrall is like a main character in itself with it’s ever presence. Between the blood lock, the fiddling Luna did, and the Thrall, what can they really trust is real and what is circumstantial? No matter what it truly is, there are feelings there, a pull and an attraction that cannot be denied.
There are forces that are working against Carmine and his task. Forces that may end Carmine for good. We meet new characters, encounter lots of twists and turns, experience revelations, and find out serious truths. Though some questions will be answered, you will be left with more. Not to mention another shocking end.
OMG. So, the narration was spectacular. I love that instead of saying the chapters we know whose it is by the sound we’re given. Jason Clarke is a master performer. He is the perfect Carmine, giving us his deep timbre as well as an Italian accent. Plus that little diddy of a jingle!? GAH! 😍 Samantha Brentmoor is my hero in voice actor form. She is INCREDIBLE. Like, I don’t know what else to say about her that I haven’t said before. I love everything about her. Then there is Rose “I’m absolutely obsessed with how amazingly talented she is” Dioro and Dane “I’m as equally obsessed with his freaking jaw dropping talent” Anderson. These two were phenomenal with ALL of the different accents, different personalities, just AH! Everything! And I can’t leave out the lovely cameos by new to me Scott Schofield and Marcus Rothenberg! They were amazing and helped add more depth to this story! I hope to hear them all together again in the next installment!
Thank you so much to CD Reiss and Must Love Audio for this audiobook! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it! I absolutely MUST find out what happens next. Like, again!? 😅
🧛♂️“For Luna I would. My eternity goes in one direction, hers.”
✨“That’s my beautiful little witch. Look how you take all of me inside all of you.”
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
| This is one of those books that you need to savour every moment and can’t rush anything! It is quite a girthy one, so it took me longer than normal to get through it, but the time flew. The storytelling is so rich and vibrant. The characters are complex and compelling. The circumstances every changing and volatile. This all added up to an amazing story that left us, once again, with some answers, and a whole lot more questions. Cannot wait for it all to play out <3
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Thank you, @CDReiss for the advanced copy.
Wowza! Let me start by saying that unlike my usual reviews I won't recap major points of the book. Reasons: it's pretty much a book 2 in a series and it will be very spoiler-y. Also, Christine provides an amazing tongue-in-cheek summary for book 1 at the beginning. Let's just say we pick up exactly where we were left with our jaws on the floor at the end of book 1 with a detour through Carmine, Il Capo's origin story. We learn how and where and by whom he was made and how he ends up where he is now.
Luna, even though she's deep "in thrall", has more agency in this book. She's WTF-ing her way through this mess, but wouldn't you? She has a lot to process!
I also have to tell you that you DO need to read book 1 and you'll probably turn into that guy on the conspiracy theories meme with the white board and all the notes with this one. I kinda did. A LOT happens and it happens non-stop.
Another aspect I really appreciated is the quiet and "it is what it is" queer representation happens in this book. It makes a point by just being there and kudos to how Christine writes non gender conforming characters.
I loved the banter and how the "mundane" and contemporary aspects of life still befuddle Carmine. It's like your boomer grandpa learning to text and it's hilarious.
Yes, you will scream at the end ... AGAIN. Book 3 can't come soon enough.
Content notes: seriously?? It's a story of a Mafia Capo who is a vampire, married to a powerful witch and they are in a quest to find a way to survive. Expect ANYTHING.
dark
hopeful
mysterious
relaxing
tense
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
This author knows how to write an enthralling read. Deep Thrall was amazing. I loved the way the she chose to tell this story it answered a lot of questions but new ones arose. I truly enjoyed it. I thought it was masterfully done. I loved how she infused humanity into Carmine when he is anything but. I think this was one of my fave things about this book and the series on a whole. I loved how tenacious and strong Luna was and watching her grow. However, she annoyed me at times with stupid decisions. Their journey thus far has been something else - wild, a rollercoaster ride of twists and turns. I gobbled it up. I've read a lot of vampire books but haven't read one quite like this. I cannot wait to see what the author cooks up for the next book. Rabid doesn't come close to describing how badly I'm in need of the next book. Do yourselves a favour and go read this series you will not be disappointed.
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Copy provided by PR company
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Carmine and Luna's heart-pounding journey continues to hold me captive. It picks up after the stunning end of book one and hits the ground running! We learn more about Carmine's history, and the precariousness he faces. Luna wants to be with Carmine and finds her way there. But Carmine is still on the hunt for the knife that will heal him. He is afraid that he can't protect Luna from his enemies in his weakened state. But Luna is growing stronger and she is determined to help him. Deep Thrall is still a fast paced story with twists and turns that had my heart pounding and completely riveted, wondering what was going to happen. Many secrets were revealed but there are more questions that I need answers too! I love the growth of Carmine and Luna's relationship as they try to figure what is real between them. I also love the found family that Luna is surrounded with. I was completely caught off guard by the shocking ending and didn't want it to end there. I am so addicted to this thrilling, emotional, and steamy story, and I can't wait to find out what happens next!