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The Pureblood Daughter: A Regency-Inspired Paranormal Vampire Romance
A mysterious viscount and a well-kept secret will change Adelina’s life forever.
Adelina Gray is destined to be a spinster; it’s been years since her debut into society, but she’s yet to land a match. Until the rich and powerful Viscount Rosetti sets eyes on her.
The power of his gaze makes her swoon—literally—and when he comes to call on her the following day, she wonders if she hit her head a bit too hard on the ballroom floor. The viscount seems intrigued by her, though she doesn’t know why, and he doesn’t give up his secrets easily.
Despite her father’s fervent disapproval, Adelina allows the viscount to court her secretly, and he leads her down a dark path of mystery, lust, and blood. He unlocks something within her she never knew existed, and now that it's been freed, her life will never be the same.
Dive into this tale of love, mystery, and seduction, where societal expectations clash with newfound desires, and a world of shadows beckons Adelina to explore the long-forgotten truths in her heart.
Bridgerton meets Vampire Knight in this spicy Regency-inspired paranormal romance for readers 18+.
Adelina Gray is destined to be a spinster; it’s been years since her debut into society, but she’s yet to land a match. Until the rich and powerful Viscount Rosetti sets eyes on her.
The power of his gaze makes her swoon—literally—and when he comes to call on her the following day, she wonders if she hit her head a bit too hard on the ballroom floor. The viscount seems intrigued by her, though she doesn’t know why, and he doesn’t give up his secrets easily.
Despite her father’s fervent disapproval, Adelina allows the viscount to court her secretly, and he leads her down a dark path of mystery, lust, and blood. He unlocks something within her she never knew existed, and now that it's been freed, her life will never be the same.
Dive into this tale of love, mystery, and seduction, where societal expectations clash with newfound desires, and a world of shadows beckons Adelina to explore the long-forgotten truths in her heart.
Bridgerton meets Vampire Knight in this spicy Regency-inspired paranormal romance for readers 18+.
262 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 17, 2023
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Emberly Wyndham
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October 25, 2023
I really enjoy both paranormal and historical romance, so I have been searching for good combinations of the two. The Pureblood Daughter was a fun example of combining the two genres. I really enjoyed Adelina's story! It was interesting to watch her go from sickly to a strong independent heroine. I also enjoyed the paranormal elements and will be interested to read more books set in Emberly Wyndham's London society. This book was somewhat unusual for a historical romance in that it appears to be the start of a longer series about these characters. While historical romances often have series the main characters usually switch. I felt that in order to do that the rules of regency society were stretched in this book. I think many historical romance readers will be surprised Adelina survived the events of the book with no worry for her reputation. The genre that this book felt the most like to me was actually YA romance. This was partly because of the characters age but also the heavy involvement of parents and pace that the world building at romance progressed at. This book also had themes of self discovery that have a YA feel to them. I recommend this book for fans of paranormal romance who are interested in trying a historical setting and don't mind a bit of a slower paced story that takes place over a series. I'm very interested to see where this series goes!
Thanks to Booksirens and Emberly Wyndham for providing me with an arc of this book so I could write a review. All opinions are my own.
Thanks to Booksirens and Emberly Wyndham for providing me with an arc of this book so I could write a review. All opinions are my own.
January 20, 2024
Picked up this book because it was described as similar to the popular manga series "Vampire Knight". Having finished this book, I can indeed concur that it is very similar to the Vampire Knight series.
Unfortunately, this book fell short for me on multiple aspects. First, the characters fell flat. Both of the protagonists were mellow and impersonable. The dialogue between the characters and the descriptions of their day to day lives bored me to tears.
The romance between the characters was immediate and unbelievable. While "love at first sight" is possible, the author did a poor job of explaining why the characters fell for one another and continued to pursue one another.
Overall, not for me.
Unfortunately, this book fell short for me on multiple aspects. First, the characters fell flat. Both of the protagonists were mellow and impersonable. The dialogue between the characters and the descriptions of their day to day lives bored me to tears.
The romance between the characters was immediate and unbelievable. While "love at first sight" is possible, the author did a poor job of explaining why the characters fell for one another and continued to pursue one another.
Overall, not for me.
October 4, 2023
5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“I truly am sorry, dearest. If only women ruled the world”
The supernatural mystery/romance I didn’t know I needed.
Not going to lie I’m usually not a huge fan of mc’s who are totally oblivious to what we all can see, like girl ARE YOU BLIND? But somehow Emberly managed to write a mc who could actually pull it off, and I could not help but feel sad for how much she was in denial. I sat waiting for her to accept who she was, and when it finally happened I didn’t know how the story was going to move forward and keep my interest, since the main plot was finished? Or so i thought! More things were about to SMACK me in the face, more secrets were about to unfold and I could not tear my eyes away!
I highly recommend this book to fans of the vampire diaries and fans of victorian vibes! I was given this ARC and I am leaving this review voluntarily
“I truly am sorry, dearest. If only women ruled the world”
The supernatural mystery/romance I didn’t know I needed.
Not going to lie I’m usually not a huge fan of mc’s who are totally oblivious to what we all can see, like girl ARE YOU BLIND? But somehow Emberly managed to write a mc who could actually pull it off, and I could not help but feel sad for how much she was in denial. I sat waiting for her to accept who she was, and when it finally happened I didn’t know how the story was going to move forward and keep my interest, since the main plot was finished? Or so i thought! More things were about to SMACK me in the face, more secrets were about to unfold and I could not tear my eyes away!
I highly recommend this book to fans of the vampire diaries and fans of victorian vibes! I was given this ARC and I am leaving this review voluntarily
October 8, 2023
The premise of this book is great. Regency romance with a twist to draw readers of Bridgerton and Blood and Ash.
All the structure of a vibrant world are there, but I felt like some details and information needed to be expanded on a bit more in order to improve the flow of the story and improve character likability (or hateability).
The present tense narrative feels awkward and in a few instances switches out into past tense which felt like a speed bump for my brain.
That being said, I would absolutely read a follow-up novel to find out what happens next for the main characters, and to see if some of the information around the Guild/vampire conflict that I was hoping to get in book 1 will come to light.
(I received an ARC of this novel courtesy of BookSirens)
All the structure of a vibrant world are there, but I felt like some details and information needed to be expanded on a bit more in order to improve the flow of the story and improve character likability (or hateability).
The present tense narrative feels awkward and in a few instances switches out into past tense which felt like a speed bump for my brain.
That being said, I would absolutely read a follow-up novel to find out what happens next for the main characters, and to see if some of the information around the Guild/vampire conflict that I was hoping to get in book 1 will come to light.
(I received an ARC of this novel courtesy of BookSirens)
October 12, 2023
Title: The Pureblood Daughter
Author: Emberly Wyndham
Date Reviewed: 10/12/2023
Length: 214
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Rating: 4/5
Synopsis:
A mysterious viscount and a well-kept secret will change Adelina’s life forever.
Adelina Gray is destined to be a spinster; it’s been years since her debut into society, but she’s yet to land a match. Until the rich and powerful Viscount Rosetti sets eyes on her.
The power of his gaze makes her swoon—literally—and when he comes to call on her the following day, she wonders if she hit her head a bit too hard on the ballroom floor. The viscount seems intrigued by her, though she doesn’t know why, and he doesn’t give up his secrets easily.
Despite her father’s fervent disapproval, Adelina allows the viscount to court her secretly, and he leads her down a dark path of mystery, lust, and blood. He unlocks something within her she never knew existed, and now that it's been freed, her life will never be the same.
Review:
I was provided a free arc copy of this book by the website Booksirens in return for my honest review. All opinions stated in this review are wholly my own.
I genuinely think this is the first time I’ve read a book where I have seen a female main character with a chronic illness and we see how it actually affects her day to day life. It made me really connect with Adelina as I too am chronically ill. I know this little detail probably won't affect a lot of people but it really helped me get into the headspace of Adelina and it made me really root for her throughout the story.
I felt like the romance between the two main characters was a little rushed but since it is the first book in what I assume is a series I am more than willing to let it slide. The minimal spicy scenes we did have were on fire so I really look forward to seeing how the two of them evolve in the future. Overall, this book was a very good opener for what I hope to be an amazing series and I will be purchasing this book when it is published as well as any subsequent books!
Author: Emberly Wyndham
Date Reviewed: 10/12/2023
Length: 214
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Rating: 4/5
Synopsis:
A mysterious viscount and a well-kept secret will change Adelina’s life forever.
Adelina Gray is destined to be a spinster; it’s been years since her debut into society, but she’s yet to land a match. Until the rich and powerful Viscount Rosetti sets eyes on her.
The power of his gaze makes her swoon—literally—and when he comes to call on her the following day, she wonders if she hit her head a bit too hard on the ballroom floor. The viscount seems intrigued by her, though she doesn’t know why, and he doesn’t give up his secrets easily.
Despite her father’s fervent disapproval, Adelina allows the viscount to court her secretly, and he leads her down a dark path of mystery, lust, and blood. He unlocks something within her she never knew existed, and now that it's been freed, her life will never be the same.
Review:
I was provided a free arc copy of this book by the website Booksirens in return for my honest review. All opinions stated in this review are wholly my own.
I genuinely think this is the first time I’ve read a book where I have seen a female main character with a chronic illness and we see how it actually affects her day to day life. It made me really connect with Adelina as I too am chronically ill. I know this little detail probably won't affect a lot of people but it really helped me get into the headspace of Adelina and it made me really root for her throughout the story.
I felt like the romance between the two main characters was a little rushed but since it is the first book in what I assume is a series I am more than willing to let it slide. The minimal spicy scenes we did have were on fire so I really look forward to seeing how the two of them evolve in the future. Overall, this book was a very good opener for what I hope to be an amazing series and I will be purchasing this book when it is published as well as any subsequent books!
October 16, 2023
3.5 ⭐️/5
2.0 🌶️/5
Did someone call for vampires during Halloween month? If so, here you go! Here’s what we get:
• Forbidden romance
• 3rd person limited; present tense
• Fated mates!!
• Secret Identity
• Hidden Paranormal World
• Happy For Now
There’s a second book out in March which is a continuation of this series. I liked this book did not end in a cliffhanger but a HFN, and I do want to see where the series goes next.
This book is like if Dracula, Twilight, and Bridgerton were smooshed together and had a baby. I totally enjoyed this book and I would describe it as a Gothic-lite romance that doesn’t take itself too serious. This is a fun vampire read, yeah maybe kind of predictable but also a little camp and has a little flair for the dramatic.
What took me out of the story a lot was that this is a present tense narration in 3rd person limited. It’s a combination I’m not used to reading. An example of what would distract me from the storyline is “She yawns and closes her eyes, and just before she drifts to sleep.” I would prefer either 3rd or 1st person past tense, or even 1st person present.
Recommend if you want a paranormal Regency vampire story with steam and mystery and discovery of self.
Thank you to BookSirens for the ARC. All opinions/thoughts are my own. My review is voluntary.
2.0 🌶️/5
Did someone call for vampires during Halloween month? If so, here you go! Here’s what we get:
• Forbidden romance
• 3rd person limited; present tense
• Fated mates!!
• Secret Identity
• Hidden Paranormal World
• Happy For Now
There’s a second book out in March which is a continuation of this series. I liked this book did not end in a cliffhanger but a HFN, and I do want to see where the series goes next.
This book is like if Dracula, Twilight, and Bridgerton were smooshed together and had a baby. I totally enjoyed this book and I would describe it as a Gothic-lite romance that doesn’t take itself too serious. This is a fun vampire read, yeah maybe kind of predictable but also a little camp and has a little flair for the dramatic.
What took me out of the story a lot was that this is a present tense narration in 3rd person limited. It’s a combination I’m not used to reading. An example of what would distract me from the storyline is “She yawns and closes her eyes, and just before she drifts to sleep.” I would prefer either 3rd or 1st person past tense, or even 1st person present.
Recommend if you want a paranormal Regency vampire story with steam and mystery and discovery of self.
Thank you to BookSirens for the ARC. All opinions/thoughts are my own. My review is voluntary.
September 26, 2023
*I received an ARC of this book for free via BookSirens and am reviewing voluntarily*
I really enjoyed this! The Pureblood Daughter tells the story of Adelina Gray, a shy young lady facing yet another year on the sidelines of the social season, who is noticed by the mysterious Viscount Rosetti. The blurb reads "Bridgerton meets Vampire Knight" and that is 100% what you're getting here. This is a lovely regency romance with hints of fantasy that get progressively woven in as the story continues. The romance is sweet with just the right amount of steam, and plenty of swoonworthy moments. There's a wider vampire lore which we only just get introduced to in the latter half, setting up what should be a pretty interesting series.
This book is not too long and moves at a fast, gripping pace. I ate it up in just two sittings, despite my one niggle in any book - present tense narration (lol). The book doesn't do anything radically outside the box, but that's not necessarily a bad thing because it makes this a very comfy and enjoyable light read. I'd absolutely recommend and will be picking up the next book!
I really enjoyed this! The Pureblood Daughter tells the story of Adelina Gray, a shy young lady facing yet another year on the sidelines of the social season, who is noticed by the mysterious Viscount Rosetti. The blurb reads "Bridgerton meets Vampire Knight" and that is 100% what you're getting here. This is a lovely regency romance with hints of fantasy that get progressively woven in as the story continues. The romance is sweet with just the right amount of steam, and plenty of swoonworthy moments. There's a wider vampire lore which we only just get introduced to in the latter half, setting up what should be a pretty interesting series.
This book is not too long and moves at a fast, gripping pace. I ate it up in just two sittings, despite my one niggle in any book - present tense narration (lol). The book doesn't do anything radically outside the box, but that's not necessarily a bad thing because it makes this a very comfy and enjoyable light read. I'd absolutely recommend and will be picking up the next book!
October 18, 2023
Happy (belated) release day!!
Disclaimer, I received an ARC copy of this book and I'm leaving a voluntary review. All my opinions are my own.
What called to me from this book was the cover, not going to lie. It's ABSOLUTELY gorgeous, I lover the cover. The blurb was also very intriguing.
I wasn't expecting to like this book so much, but I did. It defenitely looks like Bridgerton, which was great and amazing. The writing was also so lyricall, it's such a strong book for a debut, the research was well done, the language on point and characters well developed.
We follow Adelina, who debuted last year but is still waiting for a gentleman to court her because she has a strange condition. Enter the mysterious Mr. Roseti who lights a passion inside her from the first moment. He's so elusive and everyone thinks Adelina should stay away from him, but she doesn't. I loved their interactions, so sweet and full of longing...
I really enjoyed this book a lot, can't wait for the next one. Thank you to the author and Book Sprout for the ARC. ❤️
Disclaimer, I received an ARC copy of this book and I'm leaving a voluntary review. All my opinions are my own.
What called to me from this book was the cover, not going to lie. It's ABSOLUTELY gorgeous, I lover the cover. The blurb was also very intriguing.
I wasn't expecting to like this book so much, but I did. It defenitely looks like Bridgerton, which was great and amazing. The writing was also so lyricall, it's such a strong book for a debut, the research was well done, the language on point and characters well developed.
We follow Adelina, who debuted last year but is still waiting for a gentleman to court her because she has a strange condition. Enter the mysterious Mr. Roseti who lights a passion inside her from the first moment. He's so elusive and everyone thinks Adelina should stay away from him, but she doesn't. I loved their interactions, so sweet and full of longing...
I really enjoyed this book a lot, can't wait for the next one. Thank you to the author and Book Sprout for the ARC. ❤️
October 31, 2023
I am surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. I have never heard of this author or this title before. The blurb seemed interesting enough, so I downloaded it. I figured it was going to be another typical paranormal romance. What I got was so much more! Not only is it paranormal, but it's a dash of the regency romances I love so much. It blended together beautifully! I needed something shorter and easier to read after the ending of my last book and the length of the book before that. Pureblood daughter fit the bill in all ways! I really hope there will be a second because I desperately need more of Adelina's and Theo's story. I want to know why her parents were killed, how the grays fit into all this, who really is Honora, and how she steps into this crazy world! So many questions, but great first book.
October 30, 2023
Wonderful first book. Adelina has been sickly all during growing up. She meets Viscount Theodore Rosetti when at a gala and he soon has strange requests that he asks Adelina to do. Adelina can hear Theodore in her head and she doesn't understand how that can be. Her fathers refusal to allow Theodore to court her, has Adelina questioning what is happening with herself and sends her to Theordore for answers. The chemistry is sweet between the two as they explore who Adelina's parents were and where their relationship will be going. I am looking forward to the next book to find out what becomes of Nadia and Theodore.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
October 19, 2023
Miss Adelina Gray is the beautiful but sickly daughter of Baron Gray. Due to her delicate constitution she sees herself as an artistic wallflower. But then she meets a gorgeous man who can mindspeak to her and leads her to question everything about the way she was raised and who she really is. Adelina’s path to enlightenment takes some unexpected twists and turns. This paranormal adventure story is captivating even as Adelina struggles to come to grips with some hard truths. I thank the author for an advance review copy and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.
October 27, 2023
I’ve always loved a good vampire romance and this book did not disappoint one bit! So so romantic and swoon worthy in addition to perfect regency vibes.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 13, 2024
loveddd
I loved this book! It was an easy read with spice, plot and I loved the regency vibes. I’m excited to follow her story as she finds herself!
I loved this book! It was an easy read with spice, plot and I loved the regency vibes. I’m excited to follow her story as she finds herself!
October 18, 2023
The Pureblood Daughter was a good book. Promenading with Viscounts and discovering there is more to your past then you thought. I read it cover to cover in one sitting. If you like sexy vampire romances paired with classic bridgerton style romance, you have found the one.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 1, 2023
Paranormal, Bodice Ripper and Mystery in One
Impressively tight plot, delightful Regency inspired elements and a fated romance with a heroine with a lot to learn about who she really is, it’s an entertaining read that had me up until midnight! I wish there could have been more romantic tension before committing to the pairing, but will definitely keep my eye out for the second book!
Impressively tight plot, delightful Regency inspired elements and a fated romance with a heroine with a lot to learn about who she really is, it’s an entertaining read that had me up until midnight! I wish there could have been more romantic tension before committing to the pairing, but will definitely keep my eye out for the second book!
March 2, 2024
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This book was such a quick read that I'm sad I read it so quickly and can't wait to read it again!
I would agree, this is definitely Bridgerton meets Vampire Knight, minus the school, of course! So, of course, I needed to read this book.
And I loved every moment of it!
Adelina is torn between her weak constitution, her demanding parents, and trying to have a successful season, making it through one dance without seeming a failure.
Until she literally falls for Theodore Rosetti, and her life is thrown into a whirlwind of change. And what a whirlwind it is!
I personally enjoyed all the tension between Adelina and Theodore and when they finally come together, its just the right amount of spice to the story without being over the top, like others in this genre seem to be.
All of the characters are so life like and realistic that they seemed like real people to me, I can't wait to learn more about each and every one of them.
It was such an amazing story. It told just enough to leave me content with the ending, but then again, it told me just enough to make me wish for the second book to be out soon!
I can't wait to read the other books in the series! I'm completely hooked!
This story is 5 out of 5 for me! I just wish I could give it more!
This book was such a quick read that I'm sad I read it so quickly and can't wait to read it again!
I would agree, this is definitely Bridgerton meets Vampire Knight, minus the school, of course! So, of course, I needed to read this book.
And I loved every moment of it!
Adelina is torn between her weak constitution, her demanding parents, and trying to have a successful season, making it through one dance without seeming a failure.
Until she literally falls for Theodore Rosetti, and her life is thrown into a whirlwind of change. And what a whirlwind it is!
I personally enjoyed all the tension between Adelina and Theodore and when they finally come together, its just the right amount of spice to the story without being over the top, like others in this genre seem to be.
All of the characters are so life like and realistic that they seemed like real people to me, I can't wait to learn more about each and every one of them.
It was such an amazing story. It told just enough to leave me content with the ending, but then again, it told me just enough to make me wish for the second book to be out soon!
I can't wait to read the other books in the series! I'm completely hooked!
This story is 5 out of 5 for me! I just wish I could give it more!
November 20, 2023
Title: The Pureblood Daughter
Author: Emberly Wyndham
Rating: 5/5
Spoiler-Free Summary:
Adelina Gray, suffering from an enduring illness, struggles to find a suitable match. However, her luck takes a turn when she encounters Viscount Rosetti at a ball, setting in motion a tale of self-discovery.
Review:
I love regency romances AND supernatural/fantasy fiction, so I was instantly drawn in by the blurb of this book, and it definitely didn't disappoint!
Until recently, I can't remember ever reading a novel in present tense, and in the last month I have encountered three of them. I'm not sure whether this means they're becoming more prevalent, whether I've just never noticed it before or whether it's just been pure co-incidence. The first book I started with present tense, I couldn't get through - the tense combined with the poor writing resulted in a DNF after one chapter. The second book with present tense I endured, because I wanted to see where the story ended up, but I never really enjoyed reading it, and mainly speed-read my way through. The Pureblood Daughter was the third book with present tense, and although it will never be my preferred choice, I did get past it, and I even gave it 5 stars. Why? Because the story seamlessly blends regency romance with supernatural elements, the development of the main female character is realistic and the breadcrumb trail of future plotlines is expertly laid.
I did race through this book, and I probably would have completed it in one sitting if I hadn't started reading it so late, but by the end of Chapter 6 I was hooked and had to force myself to go to bed. That's the sign of a good story! The regency romance elements of the story were strong from the start, and I was invested in the main character. By the end of Chapter 6, the supernatural elements of the story had started to come into play, and they complimented the regency romance elements really nicely. Rather than feeling forced, the fusion of these two genres enhanced the narrative, especially considering the passionate love affairs typical of regency romance.
I loved the development of Adelina's character throughout the book, and without going into any spoilers, I liked that she quickly began to take charge of herself, and went after what she wanted, while still making decisions that seemed true to who she was at the start of the story. It wasn't like she became a completely different person, and she didn't become bogged down in shame or self-loathing, both of which were refreshing to see.
While the book wasn't very long, it was really well paced and didn't have any fluff or filler which I really appreciated. Had the second book already been released, I would have launched straight into it, since The Pureblood Daughter definitely left me wanting more. There are hints of upcoming storylines weaved into this one, which are really promising and I think there's a lot more to learn about the world in the next book.
In summary, The Pureblood Daughter offers a compelling narrative, strong character development, and a seamless blend of genres. Despite my initial apprehensions about present tense, this book not only held my attention but left me more than ready for the next instalment. Roll on March 2024! A recommended read for fans of regency romance and the supernatural alike!
Disclaimer: I received an ARC from BookSirens, but this is my voluntary and honest review.
Author: Emberly Wyndham
Rating: 5/5
Spoiler-Free Summary:
Adelina Gray, suffering from an enduring illness, struggles to find a suitable match. However, her luck takes a turn when she encounters Viscount Rosetti at a ball, setting in motion a tale of self-discovery.
Review:
I love regency romances AND supernatural/fantasy fiction, so I was instantly drawn in by the blurb of this book, and it definitely didn't disappoint!
Until recently, I can't remember ever reading a novel in present tense, and in the last month I have encountered three of them. I'm not sure whether this means they're becoming more prevalent, whether I've just never noticed it before or whether it's just been pure co-incidence. The first book I started with present tense, I couldn't get through - the tense combined with the poor writing resulted in a DNF after one chapter. The second book with present tense I endured, because I wanted to see where the story ended up, but I never really enjoyed reading it, and mainly speed-read my way through. The Pureblood Daughter was the third book with present tense, and although it will never be my preferred choice, I did get past it, and I even gave it 5 stars. Why? Because the story seamlessly blends regency romance with supernatural elements, the development of the main female character is realistic and the breadcrumb trail of future plotlines is expertly laid.
I did race through this book, and I probably would have completed it in one sitting if I hadn't started reading it so late, but by the end of Chapter 6 I was hooked and had to force myself to go to bed. That's the sign of a good story! The regency romance elements of the story were strong from the start, and I was invested in the main character. By the end of Chapter 6, the supernatural elements of the story had started to come into play, and they complimented the regency romance elements really nicely. Rather than feeling forced, the fusion of these two genres enhanced the narrative, especially considering the passionate love affairs typical of regency romance.
I loved the development of Adelina's character throughout the book, and without going into any spoilers, I liked that she quickly began to take charge of herself, and went after what she wanted, while still making decisions that seemed true to who she was at the start of the story. It wasn't like she became a completely different person, and she didn't become bogged down in shame or self-loathing, both of which were refreshing to see.
While the book wasn't very long, it was really well paced and didn't have any fluff or filler which I really appreciated. Had the second book already been released, I would have launched straight into it, since The Pureblood Daughter definitely left me wanting more. There are hints of upcoming storylines weaved into this one, which are really promising and I think there's a lot more to learn about the world in the next book.
In summary, The Pureblood Daughter offers a compelling narrative, strong character development, and a seamless blend of genres. Despite my initial apprehensions about present tense, this book not only held my attention but left me more than ready for the next instalment. Roll on March 2024! A recommended read for fans of regency romance and the supernatural alike!
Disclaimer: I received an ARC from BookSirens, but this is my voluntary and honest review.
October 20, 2023
This book has an intriguing premise; creating a regency/historical romance with a supernatural/fantasy adventure. The result reminded me a lot of the Mina and Dracula relationship in the film Bram Stoker's Dracula, it has the same feel and intensity between the two characters. Also the pull and sense of destiny. If you are a fan of that relationship I think you will enjoy this book.
I liked the way Adelina's chronic illness is portrayed, the frustration and over protection of her family felt very relatable. I think certain conventions like meeting the mysterious, alluring Duke at the ball worked very well.
I did find it a bit predictable as well as slow in pace. I think the middle section of the book was a bit drawn out, the heroine accepted a lot of unusual experiences, yet didn't click to more obvious things. Also it took a long time for revelations to be revealed which I'd already worked out for myself. There were however one or two hints of future complications in the series that were intriguing and promised that the first in the series is just touching the surface of what the author plans (Adelina's mothers family origins for example).
The two waring guilds of the brotherhood and hunters also suggest promising developments in future series.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I liked the way Adelina's chronic illness is portrayed, the frustration and over protection of her family felt very relatable. I think certain conventions like meeting the mysterious, alluring Duke at the ball worked very well.
I did find it a bit predictable as well as slow in pace. I think the middle section of the book was a bit drawn out, the heroine accepted a lot of unusual experiences, yet didn't click to more obvious things. Also it took a long time for revelations to be revealed which I'd already worked out for myself. There were however one or two hints of future complications in the series that were intriguing and promised that the first in the series is just touching the surface of what the author plans (Adelina's mothers family origins for example).
The two waring guilds of the brotherhood and hunters also suggest promising developments in future series.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
December 5, 2023
Sometimes books just fall into your lap randomly, and this was one of them. I saw a review from someone I follow, and it piqued my interest (regency vampires??? Well that sounds like something I'd like lol) so I got it. I then saw that it was short and immediately read it lmao
I have to say, the beginning really hooked me. I was feeling the vibes; I liked the mystery element, and I really liked the main character. I thought her relationship with her family was interesting, and I was intrigued by the mysterious dude she'd met. The writing was pretty good too, and I read the first two thirds almost in one sitting.
It had very good pacing up until a certain point, and then it started to fall apart a little bit. If this had about a hundred pages more to flesh things out, I would have liked it a lot more. I felt like the main character accepted things a little too quickly for my taste, and the slow build of the beginning - which worked so well here - crashed down into nothing, which was a shame.
And then two things happened back to back that are personal pet peeves of mine, and then the smut was kind of random, and with things taking a turn so fast I was left wondering how the hell we even got here lol. I'm hoping book two is able to iron out these little kinks, because otherwise this was a lot of fun.
I have to say, the beginning really hooked me. I was feeling the vibes; I liked the mystery element, and I really liked the main character. I thought her relationship with her family was interesting, and I was intrigued by the mysterious dude she'd met. The writing was pretty good too, and I read the first two thirds almost in one sitting.
It had very good pacing up until a certain point, and then it started to fall apart a little bit. If this had about a hundred pages more to flesh things out, I would have liked it a lot more. I felt like the main character accepted things a little too quickly for my taste, and the slow build of the beginning - which worked so well here - crashed down into nothing, which was a shame.
And then two things happened back to back that are personal pet peeves of mine, and then the smut was kind of random, and with things taking a turn so fast I was left wondering how the hell we even got here lol. I'm hoping book two is able to iron out these little kinks, because otherwise this was a lot of fun.
November 24, 2023
The premise of this book immediately caught my attention! I loved how the story blended paranormal romance and historical fiction - it was both unique and engaging. Adelina’s character was interesting and relatable, and I was invested in her story right from the start. The portrayal of her chronic illness was well-executed, especially in how it affected her daily life, emotions, and relationships.
The beginning of the story was amazing – the protagonist's inner thoughts, the detailed world-building, and the immersive atmosphere were all enhanced by the seamless fusion of two genres and the beautiful writing. However, I was a bit disappointed because it felt like some of that magic was lost as the story progressed.
I enjoyed the slow-burn romance between Adelina and Theodore; it was filled with longing and just the right amount of spice (even though it was a bit too bloody at times). However, when they finally got together everything felt rushed, and the initial mystery and allure that drew me into the story were almost completely lost. I wish the pacing stayed more consistent throughout the book.
The ending was satisfying and left me wanting more, with just enough hints to keep me intrigued for the upcoming book. I'm hoping to learn more about Theodore. Also, I'd like to see more foreplay and emotional development between the main characters. I'm particularly intrigued by the mystery surrounding Adelina's mother and her family; it appears as if someone intentionally made it difficult to trace their lineage. I look forward to reading the next book in the series, which comes out in March 2024!
Thank you, BookSirens, and author Emberly Wyndham for the gifted copy! I received a free copy of this book, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The beginning of the story was amazing – the protagonist's inner thoughts, the detailed world-building, and the immersive atmosphere were all enhanced by the seamless fusion of two genres and the beautiful writing. However, I was a bit disappointed because it felt like some of that magic was lost as the story progressed.
I enjoyed the slow-burn romance between Adelina and Theodore; it was filled with longing and just the right amount of spice (even though it was a bit too bloody at times). However, when they finally got together everything felt rushed, and the initial mystery and allure that drew me into the story were almost completely lost. I wish the pacing stayed more consistent throughout the book.
The ending was satisfying and left me wanting more, with just enough hints to keep me intrigued for the upcoming book. I'm hoping to learn more about Theodore. Also, I'd like to see more foreplay and emotional development between the main characters. I'm particularly intrigued by the mystery surrounding Adelina's mother and her family; it appears as if someone intentionally made it difficult to trace their lineage. I look forward to reading the next book in the series, which comes out in March 2024!
Thank you, BookSirens, and author Emberly Wyndham for the gifted copy! I received a free copy of this book, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
November 27, 2023
I received a free advance reader copy and am writing this review because of this.
I found the concept of the book to be interesting and while you could clearly predict that she would be a vampire, I've read enough of this genre to read between the lines, I found her character to be immature and whiny. I also disliked how it ended. I know there will be another and you have to leave it hanging for the next story it just was too much lead up to then have it rushed. The name change seemed silly to me, given she seemed to just accept that it was what was going to happen, and I hated the love scene. I'm all for sex and blood, I read these type of books all the time, but there was no finesse, no foreplay, nothing. And it was vanilla to boot.
Onto the regency spin, I love this type of genre, lords and ladies, dukes and duchess, it just adds a bit more spice to the store and I find it more appealing but there was no real mention of this throughout the story and it almost makes me feel like it his title was included so another tag could be added to the story to gain more readers.
The cover art was great. I love that Nadia wasn't pictured as a doe eyed blond miss but her character development made her seem like she was. I would be interested to see where the next story takes us and see if her character loses the whiny vibe.
Now onto Theodore… we know nothing about him. He's the male lead but I feel like he was just an extra to fill space on the page. It doesn't seem feasible that a women raised as a lady would just jump into bed with a man that she's known less than a week, if I understand the timeline of the story.
In the next story I hope to see more character development, a more flushed out story-line, with some derails and depth….I look forward to seeing what you come up with.
I found the concept of the book to be interesting and while you could clearly predict that she would be a vampire, I've read enough of this genre to read between the lines, I found her character to be immature and whiny. I also disliked how it ended. I know there will be another and you have to leave it hanging for the next story it just was too much lead up to then have it rushed. The name change seemed silly to me, given she seemed to just accept that it was what was going to happen, and I hated the love scene. I'm all for sex and blood, I read these type of books all the time, but there was no finesse, no foreplay, nothing. And it was vanilla to boot.
Onto the regency spin, I love this type of genre, lords and ladies, dukes and duchess, it just adds a bit more spice to the store and I find it more appealing but there was no real mention of this throughout the story and it almost makes me feel like it his title was included so another tag could be added to the story to gain more readers.
The cover art was great. I love that Nadia wasn't pictured as a doe eyed blond miss but her character development made her seem like she was. I would be interested to see where the next story takes us and see if her character loses the whiny vibe.
Now onto Theodore… we know nothing about him. He's the male lead but I feel like he was just an extra to fill space on the page. It doesn't seem feasible that a women raised as a lady would just jump into bed with a man that she's known less than a week, if I understand the timeline of the story.
In the next story I hope to see more character development, a more flushed out story-line, with some derails and depth….I look forward to seeing what you come up with.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 19, 2023
I've always enjoyed historical books as well as paranormal/fantasy, and when I say this was an AMAZING blend of the two, I mean it!
This is a slow burn with minimal spicy scenes, but the few in it are well written and 🔥. One thing I noticed though was after pining for the two MC to be together for half of the book, when it did happen, is was very rushed and escalated quickly. Considering the story line at that point, I understand some of it, but still wish they could of slowly worked their way up or at least had more time to explore the romance.
The other thing I wasn't a fan of, was it being in 3rd person limited POV. This may not bother others as much, I just prefer 1st person.
Overall, I definitely recommend this book for those that enjoy a mix of regency and paranormal. I am looking forward to any future books within this series!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a slow burn with minimal spicy scenes, but the few in it are well written and 🔥. One thing I noticed though was after pining for the two MC to be together for half of the book, when it did happen, is was very rushed and escalated quickly. Considering the story line at that point, I understand some of it, but still wish they could of slowly worked their way up or at least had more time to explore the romance.
The other thing I wasn't a fan of, was it being in 3rd person limited POV. This may not bother others as much, I just prefer 1st person.
Overall, I definitely recommend this book for those that enjoy a mix of regency and paranormal. I am looking forward to any future books within this series!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 6, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I added it to my Kindle in the Amazon 'Stuff Your Kindle' day and chose it at random out of the selection I downloaded. The story had just enough mystery and paranormal aspects to keep me guessing, and drove me to keep on reading. I struggle to read straight romance books and need some other aspect to keep me invested- and this certainly had that!
The description and setup of the vampires in this story felt unique, or at least not constrained to either 'traditional' or 'modern' depictions of vampires. Essentially it is not Stoker's vampire rules or Meyer's, but rather a mixture of all vampire descriptors and features, which I prefer. I hope this will be explored more in the sequel as I have so many questions.
The only reason I did not rate this higher was the pace of the romance. It felt a bit rushed and instantaneous which I dislike, but I feel like there may be a supernatural reason for this that might be explained in the sequel. This certainly did not put me off the book, and would not stop me from reading a sequel!
I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys fantasy romance, and Bridgerton-style regency settings.
The description and setup of the vampires in this story felt unique, or at least not constrained to either 'traditional' or 'modern' depictions of vampires. Essentially it is not Stoker's vampire rules or Meyer's, but rather a mixture of all vampire descriptors and features, which I prefer. I hope this will be explored more in the sequel as I have so many questions.
The only reason I did not rate this higher was the pace of the romance. It felt a bit rushed and instantaneous which I dislike, but I feel like there may be a supernatural reason for this that might be explained in the sequel. This certainly did not put me off the book, and would not stop me from reading a sequel!
I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys fantasy romance, and Bridgerton-style regency settings.
April 26, 2024
FYI ABOUT MY REVIEWS: A 2 star review for a book means either it’s fine, take it or leave it; or it’s a great series with a disappointing book. reviews for a good book or series will be 3 stars. It means it’s good and I don’t at all regret reading it.
I got this book as a part of an ARC review so that I could read book 2 which I will do. For me, it was a little off in the character relationship development. The MFC went from Victorian proper to smutty and back again time and again. It would have benefited from a progressive uptick in the romance and not what resulted in a bit of whiplash. The story line was mostly to set up the remaining books; I’m curious enough to read the next one.
Received this book free for free from booksirens.com
I got this book as a part of an ARC review so that I could read book 2 which I will do. For me, it was a little off in the character relationship development. The MFC went from Victorian proper to smutty and back again time and again. It would have benefited from a progressive uptick in the romance and not what resulted in a bit of whiplash. The story line was mostly to set up the remaining books; I’m curious enough to read the next one.
Received this book free for free from booksirens.com
January 16, 2024
One of the issues I have always found with romance novels (and especially regency romances) is the heroine is almost always the most beautiful and sought after girl in the country. I love that Adelina isn't that type of character, but instead is very sick and weak, merely dreaming of of a life she can never have. She knows she can never get married or have children because of her weak constitution, and one day she meets the Viscount Rosetti at a ball. That one chance meeting sets off a series of paranormal events that changes the entire course of her life.
I loved this book and am looking forward to reading the next book!
I loved this book and am looking forward to reading the next book!
February 8, 2024
I went into this needing something easy and enjoyable to distract me, and I actually ended up really liking this. I will say though - I think the summary is a bit misleading. The first half of the book isn’t really that exciting (it reads as a historical romance), but once we get to the second half things start picking up. The story became a lot more engrossing and interesting, and Adelina started coming into her own. I wish that the setup had been the first third of the book and we could have spent more time with the Rossetti’s and Adelina, but hopefully we will get more of that in the next one.
November 16, 2023
An enjoyable new take on vampire lore
I really enjoyed this new take on fated vampire mates. I especially liked that the story is a historical paranormal romance. I don’t usually find many of those. I tend to not read many historical romances, but since I love paranormal romances, I’ll definitely read them, no matter what time period.
The POV tense is a bit unusual, and I’ll admit to questioning some of the choices, but I still enjoyed the story, obviously.
I will follow this author and look forward to reading her next book.
I really enjoyed this new take on fated vampire mates. I especially liked that the story is a historical paranormal romance. I don’t usually find many of those. I tend to not read many historical romances, but since I love paranormal romances, I’ll definitely read them, no matter what time period.
The POV tense is a bit unusual, and I’ll admit to questioning some of the choices, but I still enjoyed the story, obviously.
I will follow this author and look forward to reading her next book.
November 27, 2023
I struggled some to get into this one, I am unsure if it's because of the historical piece or if the beginning is truly just slow. It speeds up though, but I do think the world building that happens at the beginning is necessary for the story to flow. There's so much more in this world and I think there's a ton of space here to continue. You got enough information to be satisfied with the romance between Adelina and Viscount Rosetti but not enough that their story would be over.
I think I would continue this series as it becomes available.
I think I would continue this series as it becomes available.
February 21, 2024
This book started out excellent, ends that way, too. The middle just sort of fell flat for me. It was obvious going into this book what she is, its just the journey to her discovery that took way too long and then was accepted almost right away. I would have expected her to find out earlier and perhaps struggle with the revelation.
The male lead, I thought the way he was introduced at the beginning, he would be more interesting but he seemingly lacks personality.
Overall, the idea of this novel was great, I just didn't love the characters and the pacing.
The male lead, I thought the way he was introduced at the beginning, he would be more interesting but he seemingly lacks personality.
Overall, the idea of this novel was great, I just didn't love the characters and the pacing.
February 27, 2024
wow this is a great novel I very much enjoyed this page turner it is a very well written great storyline enjoyable characters this is a very good book to read
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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