{"id":11089,"date":"2023-10-17T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/?p=11089"},"modified":"2025-06-18T18:12:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T22:12:34","slug":"review-violins-vampires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/review-violins-vampires\/","title":{"rendered":"Review – Violins and Vampires"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Violins and Vampires<\/em><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

by CEE BEE<\/p>\n\n\n

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Series:\u00a0<\/strong>Vampires of the Daemonverse, Book 1
Genres:<\/strong> Paranormal, Romance, Fantasy, Vampire
Release Date:<\/strong> October 13, 2022
Pages:<\/strong> 236
Purchase from:<\/strong> Amazon<\/a> | B&N<\/a> | iBooks<\/a> | Kobo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Rating:<\/b> \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/p>

View ratings overview<\/i><\/div>\r\n

\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606 – Did not finish
\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606 – Hated it
\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606 – Disliked it
\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606 – Okay
\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 – Liked it
\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 – Loved it
Read the full explanation<\/a> of my book rating system.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Lexa Uznetsov is trapped<\/strong>
To save my sister, I take on my father\u2019s massive debt to Konstantin the Rus, leader of the New York Bratva. My life becomes a never-ending (and incredibly illegal) stakeout for the mob. There\u2019s barely time to sleep, let alone find love. In desperation, I approach Caelin MacGregor, the handsome Scotsman who runs Empire Investments. After all, what\u2019s the worst that can happen?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caelin MacGregor is a lost king<\/strong>
Ages ago, I ruled a clan of Bloodkin vampires. My people are born to wield magic, drain humans, and live forever. That\u2019s all over now. I\u2019ve been alone for a thousand years. Today, I no longer care about the sunrise, let alone truly desire a woman. Then, I look upon Lexa. My world turns upside down\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I really enjoyed Violins and Vampires<\/em>. It was a new \u2014 to me \u2014 approach to vampires, with separate classifications for born and created vampires. I would like to know more about the origin of vampires, as they are mentioned to be “daemon kind.” Does this mean that vampires were created by a daemon?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lexa is an interesting lead character, and I’m eager to see how she grows and evolves in the next book. I’m also eager to find out if Anya\/Mom knows the truth of the situation. And, like Caelin, I want to know what the Gray Lady is up to. She clearly has plans, and I’m hoping the author intends to let us in on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I will note that <\/em>Violins and Vampires<\/em> got a little long in places, but the final third, especially, sped right along. I also found a handful of errors, but not enough to knock off a star.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Author Christina “CEE BEE” Bauer has sold more than 1M copies across her 45+ epic fantasy books for young adults. She’s recorded (and narrated) eight of her books into audiobooks, as well as led the translation of her novels into four different languages. USA Today has called her work “must-read paranormal fantasy.” Bauer is an autism advocate and quirky loudmouth whose writing style really isn’t for everyone. But if you like stories with complex worlds inhabited by chicks who kick ass and take names, then read on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christina lives in Newton, MA with her husband, son, and semi-insane golden retriever, Ruby. She loves to connect with her fans on her website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author links: Website<\/a> | Facebook<\/a> | Instagram<\/a> | LinkedIn<\/a> | TikTok<\/a> | Twitter<\/a> | YouTube<\/a> | Newsletter Sign-up<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Disclaimer: This review is based on a complimentary eBook I received from Xpresso Book Tours. The complimentary receipt of this book has in no way affected my review or rating.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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“I really enjoyed Violins and Vampires.” Check out my review of Violins and Vampires, book 1 of the Vampires of the Daemonverse series by CEE BEE.<\/p>\n

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