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A review by kezmarie36
The Vampire & The Rose by Melanie Davies
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
This was utterly enchanting. I loved it from start to finish, with all the political intrigue, the gothic atmosphere, the slow burn tension, and the Empress's keen wit, intelligence, command and compassion.
I adored the bond between Luca and Arabella, and how their unexpected circumstances drew their fates together.
Their slow burn romance is filled with curiosity, desire, hostility and passion. I enjoyed his seductive nature, v's Arabella's fierce and no nonsense attitude. They are the perfect pairing.
I liked the suspense and danger from their secret relationship, and learning about Luca's past including his sire.
There are several characters that are lovable, and several that are easy to hate, so it keeps you on edge guessing their schemes throughout.
I thought it was heading for a nice resolution then that ending hit so hard. Will 100% be reading book 2.
✨ "He wasn't a demon. He was something. Much darker than that"
✨ "I am no one's property...least of all a vampire's!"
✨ "We were not empress and enigma. We were simply Arabella and Luca- surrendering to a passion that transcended time, duty and mortality itself"
I adored the bond between Luca and Arabella, and how their unexpected circumstances drew their fates together.
Their slow burn romance is filled with curiosity, desire, hostility and passion. I enjoyed his seductive nature, v's Arabella's fierce and no nonsense attitude. They are the perfect pairing.
I liked the suspense and danger from their secret relationship, and learning about Luca's past including his sire.
There are several characters that are lovable, and several that are easy to hate, so it keeps you on edge guessing their schemes throughout.
I thought it was heading for a nice resolution then that ending hit so hard. Will 100% be reading book 2.
✨ "He wasn't a demon. He was something. Much darker than that"
✨ "I am no one's property...least of all a vampire's!"
✨ "We were not empress and enigma. We were simply Arabella and Luca- surrendering to a passion that transcended time, duty and mortality itself"