Thank you Kia Carrington- Russell for this book in exchange for an honest review.
Synopsis:
The world of order within the Hunter’s Guild has turned into chaos. Esmore, Token Huntress, has been outcast and targeted. Now hiding within Cesar’s coven, she must fight the new urges that consume her. Blood, lust, vengeance, protection- all of these heightened with her new profound vampirism.
With only few allies and her familiar, Chase- they learn that the rules that guided them once, have no purpose in this world. Esmore must find trust within her four brothers, who all have very different purposes within the coven.
Alongside one of the four brothers, Yolo, Esmore infiltrates the Human Compound; a facility which protects humans and experiments on vampires, and discovers the true reason of Whitney’s death.
Chase is the only one who can usher away the darkness that swells within her. With the taste of blood and the beast that lies deep within, Esmore is soon to learn what she is and who she has become.
Review:
I was intrigued by the first book but Token Vampire had me enthralled, I loved pretty much everything about this book and so far it is my favourite piece by Kia.
I loved the storyline, it got more in depth without lagging too much on the past while re-explaining everything like most sequels do, this book provided enough details of the past for new readers to grasp without ruining it for the fans.
Before sitting down and writing the review for this book, I say down and literally compared Token Huntress to Token Vampire and I noticed how much Kia grew as an author. Which is a rarity to see, most authors never hoon in on their craft and expand what they have and I love it when they do. The characters had so much more depth and emotion to them and the world building in this book was fantastic. Seriously great job Kia, you have done an amazing job with Token Vampire.
Esmore is book one was a bit touch and go for me, I loved her tough element but there was still a few floating question marks above her head that I just couldn’t get past. Token Vampire on the other hand, she was one hard-core baddass and I lovvveedddd it! A struggling outcast to her family in the Hunter’s Guild, Esmore needs to find her feet and a place in the world. The transformation Esmore as a character makes symbolizes strength, hope and the ability to strive.
Chase? Well the humours dude could literally do no wrong and I think he is divine. He adores, worships and protects Esmore more than anything you can contemplate, he reminds me of Rhysand from ACOTAR but without that annoying controlling element and with Cassian’s humour because we all know he is the funny one after all. Is it too far to say that the better part of SJM’s characters have been rolled up in a vampire dumpling and their flaws have been taken to the trash because I couldn’t fault Chase, damn that dumpling is good.
Token Vampire is literally full of twists, adventure, hardship, hard life choices an it was all fantastic. I generally find that more sequels either in the book world, movies, TV shows or even the second born child are generally not as grand as the first. (FYI I’m a first child so I know from experience *cough* anyway…) Token Vampire kind stabs that theory of mine to death. I couldn’t fault this book and I couldn’t even find a flaw, I loved it and I am more intrigued to finish the series now more than ever. Bloody awesome work Kia!!!
Rating: 5/5
ISBN: 9780994299987