Blood Reign: Book 1

De: Jesse Fox

Narrado por: Grace Noble, J. Tipstone, Jack Calihan

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Top Faved in SciFi-Fantasy-Romance

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DARIUS:

There she lay in all her glory...it was her: Dalia from the Wild.

As she lay upon the manicured turf eating a fresh peach under a heavy tree, my mouth salivated as she sexily consumed her delicacy.

She was unaware I stood there as I cocked my head to admire that lovely unspoiled girl.

Her long golden locks spiraled all around her while her wet lips suctioned on that tempting fruit.

Her eyelashes to her pink freckled cheeks...she was like sunshine in the shadows, as if in a forbidden garden.

I, as sweet as Lucifer, would snake my way into her thoughts with mere words. Words of truths she had yet to know.

Was this truly the Wild Cherry the Workfolk Guardians had fought that night to check her virtue?

Was this Dalia the one who had escaped the Workfolk trade, still untouched?

I grinned devilishly at the hen that would lay the golden eggs that could heal our land and cure my father.

Her tart and seductive responses were fresh and challenging.

But how?

How would I steal her from Dr. Lord Kaine Remmington's fortified residence?

I would find a way. Truly it was Dalia's blood that ruled, for he who had her had immense power over all of Hearth.

Dalia's blood reigned...She would be mine.

KAINE:

Desperate, I traveled from Eden, the highest kingdom on Hearth, searching for Sabrina's offspring who could carry a DNA link and cure.

I was venturing into the Wild, far from our cities to the slum boroughs.

Would Sabrina and her sister, Delila, have given up life in Eden to live in squalor & birth a royal baby in utter poverty? Those in the Wild lived like the mythical Vikings without any crude weaponry. Their struggle to survive was real.

I would send the Workfolk Guardians...

Not...a...dull...moment!

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I liked it

The storyline is unique. I enjoyed the duet narration by the three talented narrators. The characters are interesting. The book was entertaining.

villians

When this started off it reminded me a lot of the movie blood rain, but I quickly discerned that this is definitely different from that. I find myself quickly taking sizes to who I want to see when be at the good guys or the villains but that depends on your temperament and wicked sense of humorous to which way you prefer to go.
I do recommend this audiobook I can also be found on Kindle unlimited as well.

Totally unexpected in a good way

WOW!! I mean.. WOW!!! I wasn't too sure when I first started this as I don't always like this genre and there is a warning about triggering situations in the beginning of the book. However, I couldn't put it down and listened to it at one go. It does contain steamy scenes and ends in a cliffhanger.
It's totally beautifully written and the narrators have done an excellent job. Looking forward to listening the other 2 books in the same series.

Interesting and Sexy!!

This audiobook was fire!! The story was very interesting. Our FMC is a virgin with special blood that can save her world. And everybody wants her!! There was never a dull moment and the sexy scenes were so good! And that ending! My eyes went wide because it ended so abruptly on a cliffhanger, but don't fret, there's more to come!!

Excitement and Frustration Throughout

There was plenty of excitement, sacrifice, and betrayal in this story, and I can see how many would find it interesting and entertaining. Unfortunately, it just didn’t resonate with me as much as I’d hoped. I struggled with some of the choices made by the strong female character—they felt a bit unrealistic at times, which pulled me out of the story. While there was no shortage of challenges and twists for her, I found myself more frustrated than engaged as the events unfolded. I know this book has received a lot of praise, and I can understand why others enjoyed it, but it just wasn’t the right fit for me. The repeated "Oh Gods, oh Gods, oh Gods" didn’t help either—it became a bit distracting. Since this is the first book in a trilogy that ends on a cliffhanger, I think I’ll be content not continuing, for now, but I’m glad others found it enjoyable!

Great story!💜

This story was very good with a unique twist. Plenty of drama, angst and suspense. A fantastic beginning to this series. I can’t wait to start the next story.
The narration, first, all the narrators did a fantastic job voicing their characters. I was especially impressed by Grace Noble, who was outstanding in her terrified voice.
Second, J. Tipstone was amazing when I could hear him. There seemed to be a little sound issue. At times it was very difficult to hear his smooth sexy voice 🔥.
Last but definitely not least, Jack Calihan did a great job as always. I think I already hate his character 😂 but it’s early yet.
Regardless of any issues I had, it has not deterred me from wanting more, a lot more. 🥰
This is book 1 and does have a cliffhanger but continues in book 2.
I recommend this book.

Sisters Spotlight 💜

Good vs Evil...But who is truly good or bad?

A unique worldbuild with a young girl who may just save all of humanity. As time goes on prior to her birth, the people of Hearth begin to shorten their life spans and bithrates decrease drastically due to a sickness. Dalia soon finds herself in Eden with Kaine. The two rival families fight over her to bring an end to a sickness that has plagued both leaders of the families. There are twists and turns abound with some spice woven throughout. There's just enough to give you a sweet taste of Peaches. Will there be hope with Dalia and what she brings to the table? Do both Darius and Kaine have feelings for her or are they using her for their own power, greed and rivalries? I can't wait to delve into the rest of the series!

kept me thinking

Really good storyline just know to pay attention to the book I believe more of my questions will be answered in book two. I enjoyed the book do not get me wrong and I believe you will too. not recommended for under 18

Blood Reign: Book 1 5 stars - Dark, Addictive, and Absolutely Unputdownable!!!

Blood Reign by Jesse Fox grabbed me from the very first scene and never let go. It’s a fast paced, dark fantasy romance with just the right blend of intrigue, danger and heat. The world building is sharp and layered, with a three tier society that pulls you into the stakes (and the secrets) beneath the surface.

The heroine, though part of the lowest class, is anything but ordinary. She’s fierce, magnetic, and caught in a dangerously charged power-play between two elite Lords, who made me absolutely pant. The tension? Delicious. The chemistry? Off the charts. And the way it all threatens to unravel the heavens of Eden? I couldn’t stop listening if I tried.

The three narrators are incredible, each voice so well cast so emotionally tuned in. it felt like I was living inside the story. Every emotion, every look, every craving was felt. Fans of dark romance: this one hits all the right notes… possessive, alphas, forbidden attraction, high stakes, and edge of your seat tension.

Bravo to everyone involved. I’ll definitely be listening to this one again… Right after I dive into book 2, which I hear turns the heat waaaaay up! Ha Loved it!!!

Wow

The author did a get job with keeping you engrossed in this storyline and also the narrators made this book come alive, which made you feel for the characters making it difficult to stop listening to the story in order to know what would happen next. I can’t wait to hear book number two and see how this story unfolds.