Review: The Vampire's Captive: A House Of Immortals Vampire Romance Novel by Sofia Storm by Kathrin Hutson by Rebecca Hamilton 5 of 5 stars

The Vampire's Captive: A House Of Immortals Vampire Romance Novel by Sofia Storm by Kathrin Hutson by Rebecca Hamilton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Arietta Heron is the prized blood slave of a cruel master who is the Vampire King for Nevada that spends her “free” time longing for freedom. Then one night a strange but ancient vampire kidnaps her and changes everything that she knows of serving one master and one master alone. A Viking takes what he wants and every vampire around wants a taste of Bjorn’s new prize. In the past he fell for a blood slave and it almost ruined him and so he is determined not to make the same mistake again, but having found Arietta she has turned his immortal world upside down and he just can’t help himself. Fulling claiming her is a dangerous game and with a continent of dangerous vampires on his heels, he needs to gain her submission to protect that which does not belong to him while hoping that her unbreakable spirit doesn’t get them killed in the process. 

OMG – I was addicted to this story from the start to the finish. I was completely transfixed by the relationship between Arietta and Bjorn as well as her reckless determination to gain information even if it was dangerous to do so. Their dynamic was almost hypnotic as I was wondering what was going to happen next. It all ends on a bit of a cliffhanger and so I just cannot wait for the next book in the series to be published so that I can follow their story. Easy to read, understand and very easy to sense/feel their thoughts and emotions. Definitely recommended. 

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Review: Sleepwater Static by Kathrin Hutson 3 of 5 stars

Sleepwater Static by Kathrin Hutson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Wyoming’s Sleepwater chapter is on the run and unable to stop in order to rest nor mourn their lost members. Hunted for their ability to spin a beat, Bernadette Manney takes what is left of the group back to a place she swore she would never return to - Hollywood, South Carolina and to the cabin that she lived in with her parents hoping it is remote enough to lay low and catch a break, but not for long. Their beats are condemned as mutations, radical terrorist tactics, and felonies punishable both by and outside the law. It may have been Bernadette's thought that they would be safe there, but returning to her Southern roots will unleash the demons she left behind there when she left. Things like her past life, love and even her flesh and blood won't let her move on from the rest of society who are intent on rooting out her people. Now, to bring a mother’s first child safely into an unsafe world, Bernadette must face her own shame from before Sleepwater itself was born. But redemption and forgiveness may be too much to ask, and it may just be too late.

This dystopian story was at times an intense read which explored how Bernadette got into the situation she is currently in from the point of view of her history. She is an elderly woman with arthritic knees and this looks at the events of her younger years in the Hollywood area. I did find the frequent changes in pace as we went back in time to another event from her younger years a bit frustrating in the end even though I could see that the author had tried to highlight the change by changing to a more italic style font. It was well written in that it was clear and easy to read and understand, however, I started to get lost between whether I was in the present or the past as my attention had drifted off at some point. You should read the first book in this series before reading this one as I think a better understanding of Sleepwater would help a lot.

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