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Book review number 2.
The Rest Falls Away
Colleen Gleason
Colleen Gleason
From Publishers Weekly
A promising, enthusiastic beginning to a new paranormal historical series, Gleason's major label debut follows the adventures of a conflicted young vampire hunter in Regency England. Victoria Gardella is a young upper-class lady on the verge of her debut; however, just before her society introduction, she learns that she is the last in a long line of vampire hunters—Venators—and must soon choose whether to embrace her destiny. Her decision is complicated by a reunion with her preadolescent love, Phillip, now marquess of Rockley; her desire for romance doesn't mesh well with her new training schedule, much less with her moonlight patrol duties. Matters are made more difficult by the arrival of the queen of the vampires, Lilith, who seeks a mystical tome that will put a demonic army at her disposal.
Book Description
In every generation, a Gardella is called to accept the family legacy of vampire slaying, and this time, Victoria Gardella Grantworth is chosen, on the eve of her debut, to carry the stake. But as she moves between the crush of ballrooms and dangerous, moonlit streets, Victoria's heart is torn between London's most eligible bachelor, the Marquess of Rockley, and her enigmatic ally, Sebastian Vioget. And when she comes face to face with the most powerful vampire in history, Victoria must ultimately make the choice between duty and love.
My Input
My Input
Actually when I found out that this book was not in the regular fiction area or Sci-Fi Fantasy section of the store I had a fleeting seconds hesitation. Carl V has never let me down in anything that he has recommended to me so I went with it. Having worked in a book store I know that I have read numerous novels out of the Romance section that I thought really did not belong there. I am so glad that I did not let the second of hesitation get the best of me.
I love the era this book was set in. Colleen Gleason did a fantastic job of this.
I really fell in love with the character Victoria from the get go, She was young, vibrant and daring. At such a young age most women would not know how to handle such a feat that Victoria was to handle; debuting for the first time in 2 different aspects. Her love life and her becoming a Venator (Vampire Hunter).
All the different characters in this book have their own individual personality leaving you yearning for more about each and every one of them. Colleen Gleason without a doubt in my mind will be a cherished author in my book from this day forward. I have read a lot of Vampire books and they sometimes seem like you are reading a different book with the same things happening. Not in this one. I picked up both books at the same as recommended, when I finished the last page on The Rest Falls Away, I dropped it and opened the second one immediately. I could not wait to continue the saga!!!!
I highly recommend this book. In fact it is already out on loan.
I love the era this book was set in. Colleen Gleason did a fantastic job of this.
I really fell in love with the character Victoria from the get go, She was young, vibrant and daring. At such a young age most women would not know how to handle such a feat that Victoria was to handle; debuting for the first time in 2 different aspects. Her love life and her becoming a Venator (Vampire Hunter).
All the different characters in this book have their own individual personality leaving you yearning for more about each and every one of them. Colleen Gleason without a doubt in my mind will be a cherished author in my book from this day forward. I have read a lot of Vampire books and they sometimes seem like you are reading a different book with the same things happening. Not in this one. I picked up both books at the same as recommended, when I finished the last page on The Rest Falls Away, I dropped it and opened the second one immediately. I could not wait to continue the saga!!!!
I highly recommend this book. In fact it is already out on loan.
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