Book Review
Basic Details:
Book Title: Red Tide:
Dangerous Waters
Subtitle: (The DeLuca
Vampires Trilogy Book 1)
Author:
Claudette Melanson
Genre: Paranormal
Part of a series? Yes
Order in series: 1
Best read after earlier
books in series? Best read after the Maura DeLuca Trilogy
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49098699-red-tide
Overall
score:
I
scored this book 5/5
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Short
Summary of the book:
We continue to follow Maura in this series.
In this book, she tries to free her aunt and uncle from the claws of Ron’s
elven family. Things do not turn out as she expects and she may pay with her
life. And will her aunt thank her for her sacrifice?
What
I liked about the book:
This alternative vampire story kept me
entertained throughout.
What
I didn’t like about the book:
I enjoyed the entire book.
My
favourite bits in the book:
The closeness between Maura, her family and
her friends.
My
least favourite bits in the book:
I loved the entire book.
Any
further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?
This is the first book in the the next
trilogy, the 4th in the series and I hope more in this trilogy will
soon emerge.
What
books could this be compared to and why?
This book is a completely alternative look on
the vampire world.
Recommendation:
In
summary, I would recommend this book for the following readers:
|
Children |
No |
|
Young
Adult |
Yes |
|
Adult |
Yes |
If
you like paranormal stories, this book may
be the book for you.
I’m
certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.
Book
Description by Author:
Nearly two years have passed since the events
which took place in the first set of books, The Maura DeLuca Trilogy…
Maura has finally made peace with her
transformation into a creature she never imagined could be real…much less one
she might become. With her newfound existence comes the benefit of family,
friends and allies who fill her life and heart with a love like she has never
experienced during all the years she has lived with her melancholy, but loving,
mother. But along with the most welcome comradery, all manner of new challenges
arise—many of them deadly.
One of Maura’s new enemies, her auntie,
Aldiva, cannot accept the young changeling as a member of her family. Aldiva’s
treachery and murderous intent result not only in her own capture but that of
her mate, Gregor—Maura’s beloved uncle and caregiver. Grown weary of waiting
for her kin to concoct a plan of rescue, Maura plots a return to the Pacific
Rainforest, accompanied solely by her blood-bonded mate, to face his elven kin
and negotiate the vampire couple’s release.
But…as so often before in her past, events do
not always play out the way Maura intends. She will soon discover that Ron’s
elven kin pose an even greater threat than she dreamed possible. Presented with
impossible choices, again and again, Maura will find herself placed at the most
perilous collection of crossroads to ever mark her path. One careless misstep
could draw her away, forever, from all she holds dear…or even snuff out her
life, entirely.
˃˃˃ If you love books
about vampires, elves, pixies, demons, angels and other fantastic creatures,
Red Tide: Dangerous Waters is sure to keep you reading far into the night. This
series isn’t your typical YA tale of vampires. Full of
mystery, suspense and danger, this urban fantasy thriller delivers just enough
romance & humor to accompany the elements of dark fantasy, served with a
side of the supernatural. Maura’s story are novels certain to become classic
paranormal and fantasy tales. The first series is not only for teen & young
adult readers but has been well-received by many adult readers, as well. Maura
doesn't live in Castle Dracula in Transylvania, but readers will discover a
strong female protagonist that readers have come to love. A preview will be
available using the Look Inside feature for the eBook and print copies, above.
Scroll up to read a sample once the book is published!
About
the Author:
Claudette
Melanson writes dark fantasy in Kitchener, Ontario with seven bun babies:
Tegan, Pepper, Butters, Beckett, Sansa, Daenerys, & Caramel. She graduated
from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a BA in English, BS in English
Education and an MA in Literature. Harboring a deep admiration of vampires
since the age of five left her with the desire to eventually become one, and
now fuels the creation of her favorite paranormal characters. She hopes to one
day work full time as an author, since there are many, many stories playing out
inside her head.
In her very
scant spare time, she enjoys watching Japanese Anime and reading vampire
stories...along with other genres of great fiction, as well as riding every
roller coaster she encounters in both her hometown and away at signings. An
advocate for good health and ketogenic eating, her favorite foods are
bulletproof coffee, cashew-flour crust pizza and treats made with xylitol and
almond, coconut or cashew flours.
Future dreams
include a cabin boasting a roaring fire, isolated inside a snow-filled wood in
the Yukon—the perfect writing spot—and the completion of dozens of future
novels and stories. A Rabbit Rescue fanatic and loving bunmom, she also hopes
to help rescues all over the world save many innocent lives.
In her spare
time--what's that???--she loves to watch anime, game the XBox 360--especially
Silent Hill Games, read great works of fiction & play with the bunnies.
Coffee Lover, occasional blogger, Keto eater & movie watcher. Her first
novel, Rising Tide, was the winner of the Gold Medal for YA Mystery in the 2015
Readers' Favorite Competition. Her second, Undertow, took Honorable Mention,
for YA Horror the same year for Readers' Favorite. Rising Tide was also the
medalist winner for New Apple's Summer Ebook competition.
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