aly36's review
5.0
I enjoyed this book as much as I enjoyed the first book in this series. The prequel tells us more about the world and get introduced to some of the characters. Lady Serafina, I learned more about her with this book. I enjoyed this book very much. * I got a free copy and chose to leave a review*
si0bhan's review
4.0
Although Before Vengeance is a prequel story in the Vengeance Demons series, it is not necessary to read it prior to book one. I actually read it after reading the first book, and found I enjoyed it a lot this way – it explained quite a few things I was interested in, giving me an insight into one of the characters I wished to know better.
In Vengeance Be Mine, we find out a lot about the supernatural world but focus mainly upon the vengeance demon and trickster elements. With Before Vengeance, we get an insight into another world – the fae, the changelings. Although it’s a very quick read, one you can complete in next to no time at all, this one does give us a real in depth look at the world. We get to see how it functions, we are introduced to some of the big players, and we get answers about Serafina’s past.
Honestly, I was so excited to find out more about the female who intrigued me so much in Vengeance Be Mine. This story of her past really does do her justice – so much so, I came to love her even more than I imagined I would. I really cannot wait to start book two in this series, as I know I’ll be getting even more of the characters I came to love in this short story. It really does help solidify Searfina as a character, pulling us into her story and leaving us wanting more (if the truth is to be told, a part of me loves Serafina more than I loved Megan and is more interested in seeing Serafina’s story play out).
Without a doubt, this wonderful prequel is very much worth the read if you enjoyed the first book in the series.
In Vengeance Be Mine, we find out a lot about the supernatural world but focus mainly upon the vengeance demon and trickster elements. With Before Vengeance, we get an insight into another world – the fae, the changelings. Although it’s a very quick read, one you can complete in next to no time at all, this one does give us a real in depth look at the world. We get to see how it functions, we are introduced to some of the big players, and we get answers about Serafina’s past.
Honestly, I was so excited to find out more about the female who intrigued me so much in Vengeance Be Mine. This story of her past really does do her justice – so much so, I came to love her even more than I imagined I would. I really cannot wait to start book two in this series, as I know I’ll be getting even more of the characters I came to love in this short story. It really does help solidify Searfina as a character, pulling us into her story and leaving us wanting more (if the truth is to be told, a part of me loves Serafina more than I loved Megan and is more interested in seeing Serafina’s story play out).
Without a doubt, this wonderful prequel is very much worth the read if you enjoyed the first book in the series.
sagek's review
4.0
*I’m posting this as part of the XpressoBookTours Before Vengeance Blog Tour. I received a free ebook copy of this in order to do so.
I haven’t read Vengeance Be Mine, the book this one leads up to. However, if it’s at all like Before Vengeance then I’m sure I’ll enjoy it. This is a good start to the series, in my opinion, and I do really want to read the rest of this series now. Though I am slightly disappointed to hear that the rest of the series follows Megan and not Serafina, mainly because I really liked Serafina’s character and we only briefly met Megan.
I like Serafina because she felt real and it was easy to fall into her world, her feelings. I like how we got to see her intelligence, confusion, and fear as her powers awakened and got her into situations she always ended up feeling guilty for. Mainly because she tends to hurt others, even if all she wishes to do is help not harm. I also like how she’s not evil or too bitter over the fact that she never felt like she fit in and was treated differently for not getting Fae powers when everyone else did. No matter what world she was in, she wasn’t accepted.
And while we didn’t get to know too much about Eldon, he was a pretty good male lead. He knew of the deceit and secrets his parents kept, of what the others kept from Serafina, and while he himself couldn’t tell her he still made time to see her. It had to be in secret because she was basically an outcast, but he never failed to be there for her. His utter need for the crown however, it changed how things could have turned out. I like how it works out though, because it makes for more opportunities in the next books. He is also protective and loyal, but not above certain dirty deeds. Which I won’t spoil. What I loved most though would probably have to be his bond with Trust, his pet dragon. I love how they work together and have a loyal friendship. I also like that while Trust is a pet, his has a mind of his own and isn’t afraid to question Eldon. I wouldn’t mind seeing more of both of them in the next books.
Now, world building. I rather liked the details and structure of the world. It’s unique and I would love to see it be more developed in the next book.
Overall, Before Vengeance is a great start to this series and I definitely recommend reading it!
I haven’t read Vengeance Be Mine, the book this one leads up to. However, if it’s at all like Before Vengeance then I’m sure I’ll enjoy it. This is a good start to the series, in my opinion, and I do really want to read the rest of this series now. Though I am slightly disappointed to hear that the rest of the series follows Megan and not Serafina, mainly because I really liked Serafina’s character and we only briefly met Megan.
I like Serafina because she felt real and it was easy to fall into her world, her feelings. I like how we got to see her intelligence, confusion, and fear as her powers awakened and got her into situations she always ended up feeling guilty for. Mainly because she tends to hurt others, even if all she wishes to do is help not harm. I also like how she’s not evil or too bitter over the fact that she never felt like she fit in and was treated differently for not getting Fae powers when everyone else did. No matter what world she was in, she wasn’t accepted.
And while we didn’t get to know too much about Eldon, he was a pretty good male lead. He knew of the deceit and secrets his parents kept, of what the others kept from Serafina, and while he himself couldn’t tell her he still made time to see her. It had to be in secret because she was basically an outcast, but he never failed to be there for her. His utter need for the crown however, it changed how things could have turned out. I like how it works out though, because it makes for more opportunities in the next books. He is also protective and loyal, but not above certain dirty deeds. Which I won’t spoil. What I loved most though would probably have to be his bond with Trust, his pet dragon. I love how they work together and have a loyal friendship. I also like that while Trust is a pet, his has a mind of his own and isn’t afraid to question Eldon. I wouldn’t mind seeing more of both of them in the next books.
Now, world building. I rather liked the details and structure of the world. It’s unique and I would love to see it be more developed in the next book.
Overall, Before Vengeance is a great start to this series and I definitely recommend reading it!
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