From Illusion and blood is a paranormal/horror story and is
the first in a series.
Renee is a first-time hunter. As part of one of the most
influential clans, she is desperate to prove herself. The clan is personally invited
to go demon hunting in a supposed haunted house, but when they arrive they find
a member of a rival clan already there. What starts out as a routine investigation
soon turns into a fight for sanity and survival, as a witch, intent on keeping
the secrets of the house, will push limits—physically and emotionally.
I enjoy a good paranormal/horror story and I must admit that
this one impressed me more than I expected it to. Not only do you get to
experience the hunting and the rituals and spells involved, but you are privy to
the undertones and nuances of the backstabbing and fighting and what it takes
to get your clan to the top and keep it there. There was an interesting dynamic
between the members of the clan and how the matriarch, in an attempt to escape
a hellish past and ensure they keep the clan on top, manipulates her family to
the point of ostracising some and physically and mentally abusing others. The
way that the story and haunting were revealed in layers made for exciting
reading and the suspense and action definitely made for a fast-paced read.
The editing of the story was very good with only one or two
minor errors and the author’s writing style kept you riveted through most of
it. One negative was that I didn’t feel the cover did the book justice and I
also felt the take on witches and demons was a bit singular but probably needed
for this particular plot.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and had a few
heart-beating-faster moments. I would definitely recommend it as long as you
have to stomach for horror and some gore.
Thanks to Voracious Readers Only and the author for a copy
of the book.
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