Sara C. Roethle

She has hunted him for years. Now if she could only kill him.

Lyssandra’s life is a lie. As a hunter of the Helius Order, she’s dedicated to slaying vampires and protecting the innocent. But she’s also a vampire’s human servant.

If her secret comes out, her own order will execute her.

When she finds Asher, she’ll cut out his heart for tying her to him, even if he only did it to save her. Even if it kills her too. But when a young girl is found dead, Lyssandra’s mission is derailed. In the gaping hole where the girl’s heart once was, lies single red rose. Lyssandra has seen the signature before, left by the vampire who took her uncle’s life.

Karpov is one of the ancients, and his death is the only one Lyssandra wants more than Asher’s. Unfortunately, Karpov is also the only being—dead or undead—who holds the key to Asher’s whereabouts. If Lyssandra ever wants to find him, she’ll have to work with her uncle’s murderer.

Asher’s death could finally bring her peace, but can she accept it when it means leaving her uncle’s killer alive? Or will she fall into his waiting arms, unable to fight the pull of the master and servant bond . . .

Find out in Reign of Night, a first person Epic Fantasy packed full of murder and intrigue, with a slow burn, steamy enemies to lovers romance.

Reign of Night

I really enjoyed the beginning of the book. I thought I knew where it was going (hot vampire smut) and then it did basically the opposite of that. 

It was hard to connect to anything because everything changes multiple times and towards the end I didn’t even know what kind of book I was reading. It was definitely work to finish. 

I feel the author tried to do too many things and should have maybe slowed down and worked on developing characters and relationships more deeply instead of having multiple incomplete feeling story lines. 

Overall, really wanted to like it but just can’t. 

 One day we will buddy read a book we like!

Megan BV

I really enjoyed the beginning of the book. I thought I knew where it was going (hot vampire smut) and then it did basically the opposite of that. 

It was hard to connect to anything because everything changes multiple times and towards the end I didn’t even know what kind of book I was reading. It was definitely work to finish. 

I feel the author tried to do too many things and should have maybe slowed down and worked on developing characters and relationships more deeply instead of having multiple incomplete feeling story lines. 

Overall, really wanted to like it but just can’t. 

@amirasreading One day we will buddy read a book we like!

This book has been a struggle to read. But not right away.

I have to admit that I’ve got “busy” in the middle of it but tbh, I was glad to not have time to pick my kindle during this time because I couldn’t click with the story the further I went into it.

It was well fast paced and all until there was a turn of event that abruptly slowed the pacing and not in a good way.

The middle of the book felt like it was made of fillers, and I’ve got lost in those events. Everything was so different from the plot we’ve been introduced to at the beginning as if our FMC has turned from her original goals.

Then, I’ve just stopped trying to make sense of the story honestly.

And, speaking of the FMC… I couldn’t connect with her or like her in anyway ? I just felt indifferent. She is so stubborn and narrow minded. I think the author tried really hard to portray her as a strong FMC but it was a bit clumsy because stubbornness is not equal being strong it’s just being annoying and lacking self reflection.

As for the MMC ? At first I was like “oh so cute he likes her for no reasons “ and then I’m like Yeah ? that’s not cute that’s just nonsense 😂

So their relationship? Didn’t care for it.

I should’ve liked him though. I mean he’s magnificent with long silver hairs… hello ? I’m obsessed with Drizzt and Anomander Rake. They both have dark grey skin with long silver hair. I clearly have a type. But nah. Asher, boring.

Well here my messy review for a messy story 🥴

 for being so patient with me ! It was still fun to do this 🤓

Amira BEN

This book has been a struggle to read. But not right away.

I have to admit that I’ve got “busy” in the middle of it but tbh, I was glad to not have time to pick my kindle during this time because I couldn’t click with the story the further I went into it.

It started pretty well though.

It was well fast paced and all until there was a turn of event that abruptly slowed the pacing and not in a good way.

The middle of the book felt like it was made of fillers, and I’ve got lost in those events. Everything was so different from the plot we’ve been introduced to at the beginning as if our FMC has turned from her original goals.

Then, I’ve just stopped trying to make sense of the story honestly.

And, speaking of the FMC… I couldn’t connect with her or like her in anyway ? I just felt indifferent. She is so stubborn and narrow minded. I think the author tried really hard to portray her as a strong FMC but it was a bit clumsy because stubbornness is not equal being strong it’s just being annoying and lacking self reflection.

As for the MMC ? At first I was like “oh so cute he likes her for no reasons “ and then I’m like Yeah ? that’s not cute that’s just nonsense 😂

So their relationship? Didn’t care for it.

I should’ve liked him though. I mean he’s magnificent with long silver hairs… hello ? I’m obsessed with Drizzt and Anomander Rake. They both have dark grey skin with long silver hair. I clearly have a type. But nah. Asher, boring.

Well here my messy review for a messy story 🥴

Also, thank you to my buddy reader @megplantparm for being so patient with me ! It was still fun to do this 🤓

Rachael Wiseman 

I really enjoyed the first 50% of this book and then I didn't enjoy it quite as much. The beginning was so full of action and suspense. Then after about the 50% mark, the book turned into more of a murder/mystery, who killed and did what book. Don't get me wrong I enjoy a good mystery but I felt like the beginning was different from the middle going forth. You definitely notice a shift IMO. 

Things I loved. Lyssandra is a good, consistent character. I feel like her struggle to come to terms with everything was very consistent and a constant reminder throughout the book. Just when I thought she and Asher would see eye to eye Lyssandra had a moral crisis. It is the thing I loved and hated lol. Tholdri and Steifan were great side characters and I enjoyed their relationship and banter with Lyss.

I am not sure if I will read the second book, but I am curious about the Potentate and his shady character. This was not a bad book by any means I just think after the shift I kind of lost my interest in the book. 

If you love fast-paced, action-packed, VERY angsty books this is definitely for you. Also, if you love vampire/vampire hunter stories with a little murder mystery I think you would enjoy it.

Reign of Night

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