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bookly68's review against another edition
4.0
I’m still enjoying this, but it is getting a bit too drawn out. Still a great series so far.
clockworkbook's review against another edition
3.0
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Content/Trigger Warning: Incest, Abandonment, Addiction, Prostitution/Selling of Self (blood, body, control for a chemical high), Animal abuse/Cruelty (on page), Genocide (fire users), Stalking, Predatory Behavior, Rape/Attempted Rape (not on page), Cults, Torture/Physical Abuse
3.25 - Interesting premise and characters. All 3 books have ended on huge cliffhangers.
Content/Trigger Warning: Incest, Abandonment, Addiction, Prostitution/Selling of Self (blood, body, control for a chemical high), Animal abuse/Cruelty (on page), Genocide (fire users), Stalking, Predatory Behavior, Rape/Attempted Rape (not on page), Cults, Torture/Physical Abuse
3.25 - Interesting premise and characters. All 3 books have ended on huge cliffhangers.
la_vampiresa's review against another edition
4.0
This is book 3 of the Blood Fire saga. To understand it, you must read books 1 & 2 first. Mera is growing stronger everyday. With that strength, she is also gaining new enemies. Not only is she still trying to save Valentine, but she is learning more and more about her parentage/family and some dirty secrets that have been kept hidden.
There is soooo much happening! Some parts were dragging on a bit, however, it was still very intriguing and you just have to know what happens next! The connection that Mera and Valentine have is pure love. He has her mind, body, and soul, and not even death can separate them. That's just beautiful!
I received an ARC and voluntarily gave my honest opinion and review
There is soooo much happening! Some parts were dragging on a bit, however, it was still very intriguing and you just have to know what happens next! The connection that Mera and Valentine have is pure love. He has her mind, body, and soul, and not even death can separate them. That's just beautiful!
I received an ARC and voluntarily gave my honest opinion and review
arisuaru's review
Mc gone and won't be back for few books. Boring storyline. Fmc annoying
book_lover_97's review against another edition
4.0
Soul of the Vampire King picks up right where the last book left off. Mera and Valentine have many twists thrown at them. This is well written with plenty of intrigue. I did find the pace to be slower than previous books but it is still an enjoyable read.
belindaclemons_123's review against another edition
5.0
Mera and Valentines saga continues in this high octane thrill ride of a series. Valentine is still undead with out a heart and at the mercy of the Mage and Demon Kings and Mera is still trapped trying to find a way to use her true powers of the phoenix flame to save Valentine. can Mera unleash her powers to save Valentine and defeat their enemies i cant wait to read and find out.
angelastl's review against another edition
4.0
Whoa
So much is going on. Is there really anyone that Mera can trust? Because it doesn’t seem like there is.
So much is going on. Is there really anyone that Mera can trust? Because it doesn’t seem like there is.
ashatroyal's review against another edition
2.0
too many holes in the story
This book fell short for me. The story has a lot of holes in it. Honestly, a whole lot of nothing happened for real. Did Mera try to burn the fire stone around her heart? Like that would’ve been my first thought. I know she’s trying to save Valentine but she’s super whiny about it.
If only family or soul mates can enter dreams, who is Jonathan to her? Question was answered at the end but that should’ve been her first question when it was brought to her attention. Of course it wasn’t addressed until it was time to pull the story together. Aurora is horrible. When Valentine told Mera that a phoenix could extend life, she should’ve been on alert with how feeble the high priest is. If they burned off the curse, why was Lazarus still trying to bite her? Why would she let them do the ceremony using Jonathon’s power? She’s very short sited.
When did Mera change back from a pheonix? The whole thing started when she couldn’t change back. Why didn’t Valentine set aflame like like Father Jude when he grabbed her?
Author got Aurora and Arianna mixed up more than once.
This book fell short for me. The story has a lot of holes in it. Honestly, a whole lot of nothing happened for real. Did Mera try to burn the fire stone around her heart? Like that would’ve been my first thought. I know she’s trying to save Valentine but she’s super whiny about it.
If only family or soul mates can enter dreams, who is Jonathan to her? Question was answered at the end but that should’ve been her first question when it was brought to her attention. Of course it wasn’t addressed until it was time to pull the story together. Aurora is horrible. When Valentine told Mera that a phoenix could extend life, she should’ve been on alert with how feeble the high priest is. If they burned off the curse, why was Lazarus still trying to bite her? Why would she let them do the ceremony using Jonathon’s power? She’s very short sited.
When did Mera change back from a pheonix? The whole thing started when she couldn’t change back. Why didn’t Valentine set aflame like like Father Jude when he grabbed her?
Author got Aurora and Arianna mixed up more than once.
bookwormbunny's review
4.0
Soul of the Vampire King is book three in Bella Klaus's Blood Fire Saga. While this book picks up where book two left off, I found myself having mixed feelings about this book as it went along. Where things left off with book two Mera was finally meeting with the woman who birthed her for the first time after a disastrous attempt to save and free her Aunt whom she believed to be being held prisoner by the Supernatural Council. Valentine has been left behind at the mercy of the Mage and Demon Kings. Mera is a wanted woman for her blood, her flames, and her soul. Things are looking dark for her, but now she has to get the firestone out of her blood if she is ever to access her phoenix flames to truly save Valentine.
Soul of the Vampire King is a mixed bag of a story for me. This book has some really engaging moments, and then there are swaths of the story that just drag on with filler. We get introduced to some new characters with this book, and make some strange discoveries as well. Things get a bit twisted and dark with Jonathan's persistence in pursuing Mera despite her many showings of disinterest in him romantically.
While I enjoy the overall storyline, I hate to say it, but I'm honestly to the point of exasperation with Mera. Just when I think that she's finally growing she majorly disappoints me. I need her to develop a backbone and get some sense. She's too wishy washy for me. She has moments of where she acts with focus and strength, but more often than not she acts confused and unfocused. It gets annoying when she's so easily distracted by different things, especially when she knows just how much is at stake all around her and not just with her either.
Now, this book does have some seriously good moments that engaged me back into the story and kept me page turning. I wanted more of them though. While the previous books had what I would classify as "soft" cliffhangers, this book has a more interesting cliffhanger. It's still pretty soft, meaning I'm not on the edge of my seat, but it has me more interested in what happens next this time.
I'm rating this book 4 out of 5 stars. This storyline and series needs a bit more focus, and to start moving along sooner. Things were dragged for too long and I was tempted to skim sections. Things are starting to get in gear, but I can only hope the storyline kicks into gear with the installment and doesn't continue to be dragged out over several more books.
Soul of the Vampire King is a mixed bag of a story for me. This book has some really engaging moments, and then there are swaths of the story that just drag on with filler. We get introduced to some new characters with this book, and make some strange discoveries as well. Things get a bit twisted and dark with Jonathan's persistence in pursuing Mera despite her many showings of disinterest in him romantically.
While I enjoy the overall storyline, I hate to say it, but I'm honestly to the point of exasperation with Mera. Just when I think that she's finally growing she majorly disappoints me. I need her to develop a backbone and get some sense. She's too wishy washy for me. She has moments of where she acts with focus and strength, but more often than not she acts confused and unfocused. It gets annoying when she's so easily distracted by different things, especially when she knows just how much is at stake all around her and not just with her either.
Now, this book does have some seriously good moments that engaged me back into the story and kept me page turning. I wanted more of them though. While the previous books had what I would classify as "soft" cliffhangers, this book has a more interesting cliffhanger. It's still pretty soft, meaning I'm not on the edge of my seat, but it has me more interested in what happens next this time.
I'm rating this book 4 out of 5 stars. This storyline and series needs a bit more focus, and to start moving along sooner. Things were dragged for too long and I was tempted to skim sections. Things are starting to get in gear, but I can only hope the storyline kicks into gear with the installment and doesn't continue to be dragged out over several more books.
itsafactiact's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0