Born of Blood and Magic

The Lightless Series, Book 1

By: M.C. Hutson

Narrated by: Laura Horowitz

They're destined to fall in love... if they don't kill each other first.

Violet “Vy” Finch is a vampire cursed, for the very blood she needs is poison to her. Suffering unquenchable hunger and shunned for being of mixed lineage, Vy searches desperately for her mother who disappeared over a decade ago—the one person who may be able to heal her. Unfortunately, a great sorceress prophesies that Vy will only get what she wants if Petra Malkovitch willingly works with her to find a magical relic with the power to change everything.

Petra Malkovitch is an assassin. A member of the Order of Light—a shadowy organization that hunts supernatural creatures for profit—she wants only to kill the vampire who took away the last of her family. When Petra's attempt on Vy's life is thwarted, she is shocked when her greatest enemy tells her that they can rewrite their pasts if they team up.

But is a common goal enough to bring them together, or will betrayal happen at the earliest opportunity?

Blending the adventure and magic of Patricia Briggs’ Mercy Thompson books, the wit and enchantment of Ilona Andrews’ Magic Bites series, and the soul-stirring romance of Laurell K. Hamilton’s Guilty Pleasures novels, Born of Blood and Magic is a thrilling, fun, sexy, urban fantasy unlike anything you’ve ever listened to before. Tap the link, get your copy, and discover what only lives in hearts Born of Blood and Magic!

©2024 M.C. Hutson (P)2024 M.C. Hutson

Fabulous

Magic, vampires, love and action. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Narrator was excellent (identical accent for some support characters does not bother me)

Bittersweet balance

Unique twists, turns, lust and bloodshed. Enjoyed the character development. Author was great. MC Hutson, keep writing. I want more. Looking forward to the sequel.

Great beginning

Enjoyed these characters and the world building. What a world!

A promise becomes so expensive when fulfilled. Even their joy, my tears are for Vi.

Vampires, Curses, and Assassins

Spice Level: 2/5 Open Door

Violet “Vy” Finch is a vampire who is sickened by blood, the one thing she craves. This happens because she is an ill-blood. Vy is not just a vampire, she is a mixed breed and that is what causes her to become sick if she indulges on the blood she craves.

Petra Malkovitch had her life turned upside down as a teenager because of Violent Finch and she has vowed revenge since that day. Fast forward to the present, she has become a part of an organization that dedicates itself to hunting these creatures down and ridding society of their presence. Petra gets her chance at revenge but is forced to help Vy on her journey. Can they work together to reach their goals?

I listened to this book on audible. I really enjoyed listening to this book. It kept me engaged and I found myself wanting to keep listening. Vy and Petra both have pretty traumatic pasts that have shaped who they are and that plays a large part of this story. The two characters have constant power struggles and it brings a very angsty dynamic. The end does have a conclusion. However, there is definitely an opening for a second book. I definitely recommend this.

Plot twist after plot twist

OMG I loved this book. I absolutely felt everything as it was happening. Bravo to the author, can't wait to see what comes next.