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Vegas Immortals: Death and the Last Vampire #2
Kissed by Death
The Grim Reaper can bite me.
I'm bound to Grim by blood now, making me his vampire slave for all eternity. But he'll find out there is only one will I abide by. Mine.
Now the rest of the immortals know I exist, and they want a look at the only living vampire. Except half the immortals want to possess me as their own vampire slave, while the other half want to kill me outright.
Grim swears he won’t let anyone harm me, but he's been absorbing tainted, dark souls to the breaking point. How can he protect anyone when his power is compromised?
This is fine, right?
Asking for a friend.
Listen to Kissed by Death, book two, if you're dying for an immature yet kick-ass heroine, alpha hero, cheeky humor, and a slow burn in a steamy series.
Make sure to enjoy book one, Bitten by Death, first before diving into this second installment. You won't regret it.
I'm bound to Grim by blood now, making me his vampire slave for all eternity. But he'll find out there is only one will I abide by. Mine.
Now the rest of the immortals know I exist, and they want a look at the only living vampire. Except half the immortals want to possess me as their own vampire slave, while the other half want to kill me outright.
Grim swears he won’t let anyone harm me, but he's been absorbing tainted, dark souls to the breaking point. How can he protect anyone when his power is compromised?
This is fine, right?
Asking for a friend.
Listen to Kissed by Death, book two, if you're dying for an immature yet kick-ass heroine, alpha hero, cheeky humor, and a slow burn in a steamy series.
Make sure to enjoy book one, Bitten by Death, first before diving into this second installment. You won't regret it.
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Published November 11, 2021
About the author
Holly Roberds
34 books1,293 followersHolly Roberds started her writing journey with Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Terminator fanfiction before creating her own fantastical worlds brimming with fierce, if not slightly unhinged, heroines and spicy encounters.
As an Amazon Top 100 Bestseller and Booktok favorite, her paranormal romances have captivated a global audience. Proudly a Colorado girl, Holly jokes about her outdoorsy nature, which is limited to enjoying drinks on patios in Denver.
Holly also delights in firing (and rehiring) her two awesome PAs, finding it endlessly amusing. She subsists on the tears of her readers and feeds on their lack of sleep like a vampire, savoring every late-night page-turner she inspires.
While she dreams of welcoming pet house rabbits back into her life, for now, she worships their fluffy butts from afar via Instagram reels.
Holly lives with her ever-supportive husband – whom she refers to as l’husbun – who is her rock. L’husbun ensures she celebrates every tiny win and lets her cry and complain profusely over edits.
As an Amazon Top 100 Bestseller and Booktok favorite, her paranormal romances have captivated a global audience. Proudly a Colorado girl, Holly jokes about her outdoorsy nature, which is limited to enjoying drinks on patios in Denver.
Holly also delights in firing (and rehiring) her two awesome PAs, finding it endlessly amusing. She subsists on the tears of her readers and feeds on their lack of sleep like a vampire, savoring every late-night page-turner she inspires.
While she dreams of welcoming pet house rabbits back into her life, for now, she worships their fluffy butts from afar via Instagram reels.
Holly lives with her ever-supportive husband – whom she refers to as l’husbun – who is her rock. L’husbun ensures she celebrates every tiny win and lets her cry and complain profusely over edits.
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December 13, 2022
This second book was just as engrossing as its predecessor. This starts in the aftermath of Grimm and Vivian’s blood bond and she isn’t dealing well with the implications of being controlled by the blood bond she now shares with a certain hold of the dead.
Vivian is still fighting her feelings tooth and nail whilst Grimm has had somewhat of an epiphany and wants her to accept the inevitable as though she affects his control and makes him vulnerable he knows she’s a gift.
There’s also the little problem of unknown persons targeting the current hierarchy and Vivian being allowed to exist brings all sorts of agendas out of hiding and when a certain soul-eating god is stolen putting Grimm’s existence in peril if they don’t retrieve it in time to save him the race is on.
This was again filled with humour as well as danger. I did want Vivian to stop being so stubborn in regards to her turbulent feelings but she got there in the end and her background does cause her to react this way so I recognised why she struggled with her current situation.
When Vivian and her god finally seal the deal it was all I had anticipated. They both have delicious chemistry and it was worth the wait. This ends on a HFN with plenty of anticipation and breadcrumbs revealed for the upcoming final instalment.
It’s again well written and again an easy read and it managed to keep the momentum going throughout another winner that was very enjoyable and I’m happy to recommend reading this series.
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May 9, 2023
Rating: 2.5/5
Ya this book missed the mark. I was excited after how the last book ended and jumped right into this one but it just wasn't the same. I still think the plot is cool and interesting its just the characters for this book just seemed different than the first book. Not planning to read the third book in this series.
Ya this book missed the mark. I was excited after how the last book ended and jumped right into this one but it just wasn't the same. I still think the plot is cool and interesting its just the characters for this book just seemed different than the first book. Not planning to read the third book in this series.
November 13, 2021
Book one was one hell of a ride and this second book is every bit as good! It’s a fantastic read that’s fun, got humour, it’s got steam and great chemistry and some action. We also get some back story and our female mc Vivian continues to be snarky and a little sassy and our male mc Grim well he’s just a totally hot alpha! It’s a great addition to this incredible series and I’m ready for book three!
December 2, 2022
No. Just no. What in the heck did I just read? Is this even the same author??
I. Kid. You. Not. I started this novel IMMEDIATELY after finishing book 1. I didn’t even bother waiting until the next day to start it after shamelessly swallowing the first one down whole.
I adored the first novel. I gave it 5 stars!! I wrote a long and heartfelt review as to why I had fallen so deeply in love with it and how the characters had me totally enamored and thrilled to tag along for their journey. I waxed poetically about the first one SHAMELESSLY bc I loved it so much! 💗💗💗
So wtf is this?
Who even are these characters anymore? Where am I? What the h€ll happened to all of the things I gushed about in my review of the first one that was supposed to make this series amazing for me? Why. Why. Why!
So let’s talk.
This was a hollow, fast fashion, cheap Chinese chachki churn-out of a novel. This, was garbage.
The FL’s wit and humor and scathing comments were juvenile and missed the mark dang near 90% of the time. In the first book yes, she had a very childish and juvenile sense of humor there too but it was spot on, and revealing, and perfectly on point, and HILARIOUS. Book 2? There were very few times I so much as smirked at a charm I had very much come to love and expect from the FL like she had done in the last book.
I’m not even sure if I’m describing this right, but in book 1 she was shameless, fearless, crass, brash, and sharp as a whip. So how is it in book 2 she feels only childish and empty? In book 1, I felt she had been written perfectly, a beautiful balance of chaos, youth, audacity and charm. In book 2 she felt unsure and completely off base from what should have been the land markers for her character.
In this book she constantly felt less and less like her independent, never wants to do what she’s told, only does as she likes, character. She stopped fighting for her independence. She ACCEPTED another person- even the one she loved- had complete control over her without really, REALLY railing against it except for a little bit at the start. That, right there, was the largest transgression to be asked to go with and the biggest crock of bullsh*t to swallow by far in this book.
Look, I hated this book. To me, this lost EVERYTHING I had raved about it practically frothing with rabbid fangirl. This was an awful mashing of things seen and done before. This novel felt “safe” where the other felt like it had really taken its time so that before you knew it you were helplessly addicted to the characters it painted. Book 2 felt nothing at all like that.
If I was upset about the FL, I assure you, the ML was no better. Grim also felt as if he had regressed as a character. In book 1 he understood himself well enough to know Viv was dangerous for him bc he liked her immediately but he tried to fight it and play it off and not succumb and remember his duty all while getting to know her. You can literally read from chapter to chapter in his POV how he’s forced to admit, he respects and admires the heck out of this girl. In book 2 he no longer read like a man who genuinely considered this woman to be his peer, but like this repetitive back and forth wave of, ‘I want her, I need her. Responsibilities. I can’t stop thinking about her. Responsibilities. She makes me weak. Responsibilities.’ and it’s not at all where I wanted him to be.
He admits- HE. ADMITS!!! To Blood Bonding them for purely selfish reasons and that in terms of cost, for the life of Jamal, the bond was at a far greater price. That fact is easily glanced over tho and never examined again. He is WRECKED when she refuses to go near him- but bounces back so fast like everything’s fine again when she finally does. To me, he should be doing everything to woo, grovel, and show earnest distress bc he understand EXACTLY the position he put her in. But he never does. Both of them are just, business as usual and then eventually they make up enough to sleep with each other.
Neither of these characters to me felt like they properly stewed over the messed up sht of their situations. Neither of them felt like they truly grieved or mourned the loss of who they were before as they came to grips with the new reality of their now, officially well and truly bonded. And tossing that chance for raw emotion and angst out in favor of barreling through to a blunder of a plot? I felt completely robbed as a reader and betrayed as a budding fan.
Last thing I swear, that sht with the uncle at the end? I skipped ahead at like, the 67% marker so I have no idea what happened between that and the last chapter but the uncle twist felt like an upchucked and recycled, FL obsession plot device from the first book. You remember the master right? Ugh. And that’s the last thing I say before Goodreads decides to put a letter limit on these reviews. 💀💀💀
I. Kid. You. Not. I started this novel IMMEDIATELY after finishing book 1. I didn’t even bother waiting until the next day to start it after shamelessly swallowing the first one down whole.
I adored the first novel. I gave it 5 stars!! I wrote a long and heartfelt review as to why I had fallen so deeply in love with it and how the characters had me totally enamored and thrilled to tag along for their journey. I waxed poetically about the first one SHAMELESSLY bc I loved it so much! 💗💗💗
So wtf is this?
Who even are these characters anymore? Where am I? What the h€ll happened to all of the things I gushed about in my review of the first one that was supposed to make this series amazing for me? Why. Why. Why!
So let’s talk.
This was a hollow, fast fashion, cheap Chinese chachki churn-out of a novel. This, was garbage.
The FL’s wit and humor and scathing comments were juvenile and missed the mark dang near 90% of the time. In the first book yes, she had a very childish and juvenile sense of humor there too but it was spot on, and revealing, and perfectly on point, and HILARIOUS. Book 2? There were very few times I so much as smirked at a charm I had very much come to love and expect from the FL like she had done in the last book.
I’m not even sure if I’m describing this right, but in book 1 she was shameless, fearless, crass, brash, and sharp as a whip. So how is it in book 2 she feels only childish and empty? In book 1, I felt she had been written perfectly, a beautiful balance of chaos, youth, audacity and charm. In book 2 she felt unsure and completely off base from what should have been the land markers for her character.
In this book she constantly felt less and less like her independent, never wants to do what she’s told, only does as she likes, character. She stopped fighting for her independence. She ACCEPTED another person- even the one she loved- had complete control over her without really, REALLY railing against it except for a little bit at the start. That, right there, was the largest transgression to be asked to go with and the biggest crock of bullsh*t to swallow by far in this book.
Look, I hated this book. To me, this lost EVERYTHING I had raved about it practically frothing with rabbid fangirl. This was an awful mashing of things seen and done before. This novel felt “safe” where the other felt like it had really taken its time so that before you knew it you were helplessly addicted to the characters it painted. Book 2 felt nothing at all like that.
If I was upset about the FL, I assure you, the ML was no better. Grim also felt as if he had regressed as a character. In book 1 he understood himself well enough to know Viv was dangerous for him bc he liked her immediately but he tried to fight it and play it off and not succumb and remember his duty all while getting to know her. You can literally read from chapter to chapter in his POV how he’s forced to admit, he respects and admires the heck out of this girl. In book 2 he no longer read like a man who genuinely considered this woman to be his peer, but like this repetitive back and forth wave of, ‘I want her, I need her. Responsibilities. I can’t stop thinking about her. Responsibilities. She makes me weak. Responsibilities.’ and it’s not at all where I wanted him to be.
He admits- HE. ADMITS!!! To Blood Bonding them for purely selfish reasons and that in terms of cost, for the life of Jamal, the bond was at a far greater price. That fact is easily glanced over tho and never examined again. He is WRECKED when she refuses to go near him- but bounces back so fast like everything’s fine again when she finally does. To me, he should be doing everything to woo, grovel, and show earnest distress bc he understand EXACTLY the position he put her in. But he never does. Both of them are just, business as usual and then eventually they make up enough to sleep with each other.
Neither of these characters to me felt like they properly stewed over the messed up sht of their situations. Neither of them felt like they truly grieved or mourned the loss of who they were before as they came to grips with the new reality of their now, officially well and truly bonded. And tossing that chance for raw emotion and angst out in favor of barreling through to a blunder of a plot? I felt completely robbed as a reader and betrayed as a budding fan.
Last thing I swear, that sht with the uncle at the end? I skipped ahead at like, the 67% marker so I have no idea what happened between that and the last chapter but the uncle twist felt like an upchucked and recycled, FL obsession plot device from the first book. You remember the master right? Ugh. And that’s the last thing I say before Goodreads decides to put a letter limit on these reviews. 💀💀💀
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January 5, 2024
Kissed by Death
Amazing second part of the trilogy. You can’t help but fall in love with Vivian and Grim. I enjoyed watching their relationship progress and am looking forward to the last instalment.
Amazing second part of the trilogy. You can’t help but fall in love with Vivian and Grim. I enjoyed watching their relationship progress and am looking forward to the last instalment.
July 24, 2024
I brushed a thumb against her cheek. “You don’t have to say it back,” I assured her. “But to me, you stick out as a bright sun in what has been eons of gloom and heaviness. I can wait for as long as you need to sort out your feelings.”
omg to be in love with Grim the way I am 😩
omg to be in love with Grim the way I am 😩
August 16, 2024
Overall ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spicy content 🌶🌶🌶/5
I am thoroughly enjoying this series. Oh my goodness.
I love the fact that Grim is Anubus! I am obsessed with the bather between Vivian and Grim, and the world building and drama are fantastic. And couple that with the fact that it isn't a super long read and you got yourself a fantastic book!
I am so ingrossed in it that I just want to start the next book, so that's what I'm gonna do. So love ya bye, haha
But seriously, go pick this series up! And add it to your tbr!
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Spicy content 🌶🌶🌶/5
I am thoroughly enjoying this series. Oh my goodness.
I love the fact that Grim is Anubus! I am obsessed with the bather between Vivian and Grim, and the world building and drama are fantastic. And couple that with the fact that it isn't a super long read and you got yourself a fantastic book!
I am so ingrossed in it that I just want to start the next book, so that's what I'm gonna do. So love ya bye, haha
But seriously, go pick this series up! And add it to your tbr!
Check out tashie_leereads for my bookstagram! :)
June 19, 2023
Keeps you an the edge of your seat needing more
The continuation of an amazing story. One worth sinking your teeth into. This was better than the last and I’m excited to see where it goes!
The continuation of an amazing story. One worth sinking your teeth into. This was better than the last and I’m excited to see where it goes!
November 1, 2021
A fantastic book that’s a must read with more Grim and Vivien. Plenty of action, adventure, mystery and so much more. ❤️📚👍
May 2, 2024
Great continuation. I enjoy how we get to see their relationship develop. Jenkins- pull the 5 star review lever. The witty banter and thoughts are top notch!
May 14, 2024
Well I obviously liked the first one enough to read the second…
This was good, I liked the storyline I guess?
This was good, I liked the storyline I guess?
March 17, 2024
Toujours aussi bien et toujours aussi original !!! J’adore !!
July 5, 2023
Characters:
Vivian/ & Grim/Death/
Synopsis:
Overall: 4.4/5
I'm still loving this series but I will say Viv had some especially dumb moments. Even so, her continuous snark and watching Grim finally seeing some happiness and even goading her back was great. The characters are fun and Viv's use of humor to cope keeps it from getting too dark. Jumping straight into the next one.
Vivian/ & Grim/Death/
Synopsis:
Overall: 4.4/5
I'm still loving this series but I will say Viv had some especially dumb moments. Even so, her continuous snark and watching Grim finally seeing some happiness and even goading her back was great. The characters are fun and Viv's use of humor to cope keeps it from getting too dark. Jumping straight into the next one.
November 11, 2021
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4.5/5 stars
Trigger warnings? Explicit sex scenes, child abuse (non-descriptive).
Ok, first I have to say that Holly’s blurbs are just the best. There’s no way you read that synopsis and don’t want to be that friend Vivien is asking for.
So, Vivien drank Grim’s blood for saving Jamal, Miranda’s son. Seemed like a good idea until she found out she became his slave. We follow Vivien while she tries to stay aliv…I mean undead and learns to live with the idea of having a blood bond with Grim. We all know she had small-more-like-ultra-little-almost-non-existent feelings for Grim, but he can control her will now. And she’s not that dumb for believing he won’t use that power eventually. So now she has no interest in him, other than being her lunch…
Of course Vivien, like we believe a word of that.
This book is as funny as the first one, maybe even more. And we have a HIGH level of romantic tension. That later develops in a super steamy book.
I still loved it though, as most of the book flowed with the story and I didn’t get that feeling of sex scenes added anywhere with no sense that is my problem with most “adult” books.
I’ve always been one of those night owls who like to read at night, but I’ve been trying to be a “responsible adult” for a long time and I don’t stay until thaaaat late. But with this one, I just couldn’t control myself and more than once I couldn’t stop reading. Vivien could be my best friend, if it wasn’t because I’m completely in love with Grim.
4.5/5 stars
Trigger warnings? Explicit sex scenes, child abuse (non-descriptive).
Ok, first I have to say that Holly’s blurbs are just the best. There’s no way you read that synopsis and don’t want to be that friend Vivien is asking for.
“Everybody thinks it’s every woman’s dream to find the perfect man. Actually, every woman’s dream is to eat anything she wants and not get fat.”With that quote this book was already on my favorites list.
So, Vivien drank Grim’s blood for saving Jamal, Miranda’s son. Seemed like a good idea until she found out she became his slave. We follow Vivien while she tries to stay aliv…I mean undead and learns to live with the idea of having a blood bond with Grim. We all know she had small-more-like-ultra-little-almost-non-existent feelings for Grim, but he can control her will now. And she’s not that dumb for believing he won’t use that power eventually. So now she has no interest in him, other than being her lunch…
Of course Vivien, like we believe a word of that.
This book is as funny as the first one, maybe even more. And we have a HIGH level of romantic tension. That later develops in a super steamy book.
“You think I’m afraid?” My laugh came out a bark. “I’m not scared of anything.” I’d survived on the streets as a vampire for two weeks on my own without killing anyone, destroyed the master vampire, and literally laughed in Death’s face. I was straight-up badass. No, I was Taylor Swift— Fearless.This series is the first steamy one that I read consciously, as it’s not my style. Book 1 was just sexual tension, so it was fine for me, but this one goes to another level.
I still loved it though, as most of the book flowed with the story and I didn’t get that feeling of sex scenes added anywhere with no sense that is my problem with most “adult” books.
The hurry to join with her fell away as I kissed her with all the reverence I could muster. I may be a god, but it was my turn to worship another.Also, I have to admit I’m super biased with this book. I somehow managed to get myself inside this book! I’m an extra in a scene with Dawn, another Hellion, and is the best scene in the book! Ok… maybe not the best, but one of those.
I’ve always been one of those night owls who like to read at night, but I’ve been trying to be a “responsible adult” for a long time and I don’t stay until thaaaat late. But with this one, I just couldn’t control myself and more than once I couldn’t stop reading. Vivien could be my best friend, if it wasn’t because I’m completely in love with Grim.
You, who have confronted all the torments, desires, tragedies, deaths, and endings of all beings. You can’t stand to look into this sekhor’s face without wanting to fall on your knees before her, apologizing for the injustices she’s faced.Oh, special mention to my favorite character, Jenkins 😂. I’m pretty sure I have someone like him in my brain.
Jenkins, did you hear that? She’s got a target on her back.So, final verdict: Infinitely recommended for having a great time but also a super awesome background story, and some interesting turns I didn’t see coming.
Sir, I heard. We are royally screwed. What are we going to do about it?
Hit the lever to switch her focus. Get it onto anything else. If she thinks about it too long, her head will pop, and we’ll be out of a job.
Roger that, sir.
January 30, 2024
**DNF**
Sinceramente, imagino que o fato de eu não ter terminado se deve a eu não ter consciência de que estava lendo o segundo livro. Como eu estava lendo um compilado dos livros (que eu não sabia que era um compilado), esse só parecia um livro imenso que no começo foi divertido, mas depois só não deu mais.
Como eu disse na avaliação, não é um livro ruim, só é raso, mas eu esperava uma melhora ou um despertar na história por que era TODA HORA A MESMA COISA. Eles se pegam de um lado "nossa, não dá, temos que achar o Amit". O Grim fica doido, a Vivian beija ele pra resolver, vira uma pegação do caramba, "ai meu deus, o Amit". Sabe, nem no livro 1 a escritora usava o hot como escape. Romance talvez, mas hot?
SPOILER DAQUI PRA FRENTE HEIN
Agora, eu entendo que mitologia egípcia é um plot twist incrível, uau! Mas eu broxei. NOSSA broxei demais viu. E olha que o Anubis tá no meu coração na mitologia, mas eu achei a mescla dos deuses com vampiro e poderes muito confusa e o resto da minha vontade de ler o livro 2 escorreu de mim nesse momento. Se eu cheguei onde cheguei foi por esforço da minha alma de tentar terminar a coleção custe o que custar. Não custou, pois não terminei.
Tenho uma pausa das críticas aqui porque depois que eu lembrei que eu gostava de mitologia egípcia e tinha meu personagem favorito ali dando sopa (vulgo Timothy) eu decidi que se eu estivesse nesse livro eu ia arranjar um jeito de ser devota de Bastet e em todos os momentos possíveis daria em cima do Timmy. Sim, ele está apaixonado pelo barista la e bla bla bla, mas quem disse que eu não sou imortal também, hein? E na minha cabeça todos os deuses das mitologias são pansexuais, o que na verdade não importa pra minha história com o Timmy por que minha personagem ia continuar apaixonada mesmo se fosse completamente não correspondido. Sonhei, perdão.
Enfim, não gostei 🫡
Sinceramente, imagino que o fato de eu não ter terminado se deve a eu não ter consciência de que estava lendo o segundo livro. Como eu estava lendo um compilado dos livros (que eu não sabia que era um compilado), esse só parecia um livro imenso que no começo foi divertido, mas depois só não deu mais.
Como eu disse na avaliação, não é um livro ruim, só é raso, mas eu esperava uma melhora ou um despertar na história por que era TODA HORA A MESMA COISA. Eles se pegam de um lado "nossa, não dá, temos que achar o Amit". O Grim fica doido, a Vivian beija ele pra resolver, vira uma pegação do caramba, "ai meu deus, o Amit". Sabe, nem no livro 1 a escritora usava o hot como escape. Romance talvez, mas hot?
SPOILER DAQUI PRA FRENTE HEIN
Agora, eu entendo que mitologia egípcia é um plot twist incrível, uau! Mas eu broxei. NOSSA broxei demais viu. E olha que o Anubis tá no meu coração na mitologia, mas eu achei a mescla dos deuses com vampiro e poderes muito confusa e o resto da minha vontade de ler o livro 2 escorreu de mim nesse momento. Se eu cheguei onde cheguei foi por esforço da minha alma de tentar terminar a coleção custe o que custar. Não custou, pois não terminei.
Tenho uma pausa das críticas aqui porque depois que eu lembrei que eu gostava de mitologia egípcia e tinha meu personagem favorito ali dando sopa (vulgo Timothy) eu decidi que se eu estivesse nesse livro eu ia arranjar um jeito de ser devota de Bastet e em todos os momentos possíveis daria em cima do Timmy. Sim, ele está apaixonado pelo barista la e bla bla bla, mas quem disse que eu não sou imortal também, hein? E na minha cabeça todos os deuses das mitologias são pansexuais, o que na verdade não importa pra minha história com o Timmy por que minha personagem ia continuar apaixonada mesmo se fosse completamente não correspondido. Sonhei, perdão.
Enfim, não gostei 🫡
October 26, 2022
Follow that statue!
Vivien is not happy. Her deal was supposed to save Jamal, and it did. She just didn't realize that at the time Grim would have control over her for the rest of her immortal life. She'd escaped her controlling aunt and uncle. She'd escaped the master vampire's clutches. She didn't intend to stay under Grim's thumb any longer than she had to. But then Amit was stolen and now she has to work with the jerk to find him. Because if they don't, Grim has to hold those souls in himself. But a balloon only holds so much before it pops. And this balloon will pop like a nuclear bomb... in the middle of Vegas.
Spoilers ahead.
Ok, this book was good but it needs some trigger warnings. Major trigger warnings. You do NOT put child sexual assault in a book and not warn readers about it in the blurb. Vivien's uncle was a sick jerk. And he and her aunt have a foster daughter. Sexual assault of any kind needs a warning but especially to children. So automatic 2 star deduction. Outside of that glaring issue the book was great. Vivien is her zany self while learning new things every day. Grim is still growing, evolving. The list of allies grows, as does the list of enemies. We learn more about the sehkor/god bonds and history. And relationships, all kinds, are blooming, adapting and forming. And, we get a really sweet glimpse of a chance meeting that led to an endearing promise that was fulfilled in the most unusual way. But I'm still not happy at the lack of trigger warnings. I expect bloodshed, battle losses, and more than a little gore when you discuss vampires and a war between immortal beings that can take a lot of damage and not die.
Vivien is not happy. Her deal was supposed to save Jamal, and it did. She just didn't realize that at the time Grim would have control over her for the rest of her immortal life. She'd escaped her controlling aunt and uncle. She'd escaped the master vampire's clutches. She didn't intend to stay under Grim's thumb any longer than she had to. But then Amit was stolen and now she has to work with the jerk to find him. Because if they don't, Grim has to hold those souls in himself. But a balloon only holds so much before it pops. And this balloon will pop like a nuclear bomb... in the middle of Vegas.
Spoilers ahead.
Ok, this book was good but it needs some trigger warnings. Major trigger warnings. You do NOT put child sexual assault in a book and not warn readers about it in the blurb. Vivien's uncle was a sick jerk. And he and her aunt have a foster daughter. Sexual assault of any kind needs a warning but especially to children. So automatic 2 star deduction. Outside of that glaring issue the book was great. Vivien is her zany self while learning new things every day. Grim is still growing, evolving. The list of allies grows, as does the list of enemies. We learn more about the sehkor/god bonds and history. And relationships, all kinds, are blooming, adapting and forming. And, we get a really sweet glimpse of a chance meeting that led to an endearing promise that was fulfilled in the most unusual way. But I'm still not happy at the lack of trigger warnings. I expect bloodshed, battle losses, and more than a little gore when you discuss vampires and a war between immortal beings that can take a lot of damage and not die.
November 11, 2021
Everything is in turmoil in Vegas again. Amit has been kidnapped from Grim. Amit's job is not one that can be left unattended. Grim must quickly find out who took Amit and get him back.
Meanwhile, Vivien is battling Grim's supposed control over her. Though he has promised not to force her to do anything, she just does not believe him. She must also aid in the search of Amit and try to avoid a group of angry gods who have no use for her.
Opinion
Holly is not my favorite author for any other reason than the way she writes a captivating story. I found myself consumed by this book and was able to devour it much quicker than any other book in recent past. The only advice I'd give her is minor. I would suggest titling each chapter with the character who's perspective that chapter was written in. (After a paragraph, you are able to see but I personally like it at the beginning. Anyway, that is my humble opinion.)
I would highly recommend you read book one before this one. These are not stand alone books. Also, check out her other series. It too is fabulous!
Many thanks to Holly Roberds for providing me with an ARC of this book. For those of you who love to stalk authors, Holly has an awesome group going on in Facebook, Holly's Hellions and even does Tarot readings live for her fans. Check it out, you'll be glad you did and you may just get written into the story like I did :)
Meanwhile, Vivien is battling Grim's supposed control over her. Though he has promised not to force her to do anything, she just does not believe him. She must also aid in the search of Amit and try to avoid a group of angry gods who have no use for her.
Opinion
Holly is not my favorite author for any other reason than the way she writes a captivating story. I found myself consumed by this book and was able to devour it much quicker than any other book in recent past. The only advice I'd give her is minor. I would suggest titling each chapter with the character who's perspective that chapter was written in. (After a paragraph, you are able to see but I personally like it at the beginning. Anyway, that is my humble opinion.)
I would highly recommend you read book one before this one. These are not stand alone books. Also, check out her other series. It too is fabulous!
Many thanks to Holly Roberds for providing me with an ARC of this book. For those of you who love to stalk authors, Holly has an awesome group going on in Facebook, Holly's Hellions and even does Tarot readings live for her fans. Check it out, you'll be glad you did and you may just get written into the story like I did :)
March 1, 2023
Vivien is doing everything she can to avoid feeding from Grim. She does not want to be a slave or beholden to ANYONE…much less someone who sends her hormones off the charts~ When Timothy and Miranda come to her disaster of a room…Miranda goes into mom mode and forces Vivien to do what must be done. Grim is beside himself as to why Vivien avoids him. When she finally gives in, things will go much smoother between the two…until outside forces intervene. Meeting and schmoozing with the other gods, goddesses, and demigods is not something that impresses Vivien; the night turns into a crapshoot~ Someone steals Amit, which means Grim will have to house the souls of those who will not cross over into heaven; it is dangerous for Grim as well. Vivien already suspects who has Amit and will do anything to get him back to save Grim. It will be touch and go for the both of them during the experience…but when Vivien’s past literally faces her once again…what will she do? Grim? Will the two survive the current chaos, threats on their lives, and save the world? If they do, what will become of the two and their connection? Another fabulous book written about Vivien and Grim~
January 8, 2024
I can’t get enough of this series!
I have to say I’m really Loving this series! I just devoured book two and it was just as addicting as the first. Our characters are now trying to uncover truths and fighting to stay alive at every turn, throw in the hot burning chemistry and they are barely surviving! I love this world that Roberds has created, I really enjoy the story she spun and how everything came to be. This story is told with the characters as the main view and everything revolves around them, which I enjoy because there’s very little detail to get bogged down with. It’s all summed up sweet and to the point and to the cause, I think it all wraps up so smoothly. This book finally heats up and boy was I ready! It was all kinds of steamy!!! The ending kinda scared me but once I caught my breath, ahhh! I was fist bumping! Love Vivian to pieces! Can’t wait to see what she gets up to in the third book! Previously I had mentioned that book one there was no determination on who’s point of view it was in, well this book did give you who’s pov at the beginning of the chapter. A nice upgrade.
I have to say I’m really Loving this series! I just devoured book two and it was just as addicting as the first. Our characters are now trying to uncover truths and fighting to stay alive at every turn, throw in the hot burning chemistry and they are barely surviving! I love this world that Roberds has created, I really enjoy the story she spun and how everything came to be. This story is told with the characters as the main view and everything revolves around them, which I enjoy because there’s very little detail to get bogged down with. It’s all summed up sweet and to the point and to the cause, I think it all wraps up so smoothly. This book finally heats up and boy was I ready! It was all kinds of steamy!!! The ending kinda scared me but once I caught my breath, ahhh! I was fist bumping! Love Vivian to pieces! Can’t wait to see what she gets up to in the third book! Previously I had mentioned that book one there was no determination on who’s point of view it was in, well this book did give you who’s pov at the beginning of the chapter. A nice upgrade.
March 17, 2023
Grim & Vivian: This Couple Just Got Hotter! -5 Stars
Grim and Vivian are on the hunt for a missing god, Amet, who devours dark souls brought in by the reapers. Since he has gone missing, Grim has had to absorb the souls, lest leashing them out into humanity which is a very bad thing. They race against the clock to locate Amet before the souls consume and destroy Grimm.
I am definitely here for Vivian and Grimm in this book! My review of Book One was not as favorable as this one due to world-building, which I hate, but I understand it’s a necessary evil. My affection for this couple and continuing on with the series is because it read like I was watching an episode of LUCIFER, which is my favorite show! I love how these two interact with one another!
The smexy factor was definitely present in this book! It definitely made up for the lack of it in Book One. I loved that we saw a softer side of Grimm and Vivian was funny as ever with her wisecracking. I just love these two.
I enjoyed this book so much I cannot wait to get to Book Three.
Happy reading!
Grim and Vivian are on the hunt for a missing god, Amet, who devours dark souls brought in by the reapers. Since he has gone missing, Grim has had to absorb the souls, lest leashing them out into humanity which is a very bad thing. They race against the clock to locate Amet before the souls consume and destroy Grimm.
I am definitely here for Vivian and Grimm in this book! My review of Book One was not as favorable as this one due to world-building, which I hate, but I understand it’s a necessary evil. My affection for this couple and continuing on with the series is because it read like I was watching an episode of LUCIFER, which is my favorite show! I love how these two interact with one another!
The smexy factor was definitely present in this book! It definitely made up for the lack of it in Book One. I loved that we saw a softer side of Grimm and Vivian was funny as ever with her wisecracking. I just love these two.
I enjoyed this book so much I cannot wait to get to Book Three.
Happy reading!
May 26, 2023
Okay this series started out as a 3 star for me but boy has that changed by the second book! I was a little bummed it didn’t seem like there was going to be any spice throughout the series but was extremely pleasantly surprised that there was in this one! And the spice is spicy lol
Vivian’s internal dialogue seriously had me laughing throughout this entire second book, I love her badass snarky stubborn attitude and it’s exactly what I want out of an FMC. I have loved seeing her grow into an even more badass bounty hunting vampire ninja in this second book and can’t wait for the finale of the trilogy!
I loved grim’s character development in this book as well and it’s been great to see him grow over the course of the last 2 books. I read this entire book in a little over 24 hours it was that good! Sometimes adult vampire romances are a hit or miss but this series is definitely a hit! I definitely recommend reading it.
5/5 ⭐️
2.75/5🌶️ (not toooo many scenes, and they come later in the book, but they’re good when they do finally come!)
Vivian’s internal dialogue seriously had me laughing throughout this entire second book, I love her badass snarky stubborn attitude and it’s exactly what I want out of an FMC. I have loved seeing her grow into an even more badass bounty hunting vampire ninja in this second book and can’t wait for the finale of the trilogy!
I loved grim’s character development in this book as well and it’s been great to see him grow over the course of the last 2 books. I read this entire book in a little over 24 hours it was that good! Sometimes adult vampire romances are a hit or miss but this series is definitely a hit! I definitely recommend reading it.
5/5 ⭐️
2.75/5🌶️ (not toooo many scenes, and they come later in the book, but they’re good when they do finally come!)
June 2, 2023
I enjoyed the adventure! The romance heats up, but the two main characters do lose a bit of their edge in the process.
A few things contributed to this not being a 5 star book.
The memory of Grim and Vivien’s first meeting when she was a kid? It felt like it got made up on the spot. If this was a thing that happened, why wasn’t it hinted at in the first book? I didn’t hate it, but it also came out of left field.
The uncle? Meh. I could have done without that. In Vivien’s childhood, her abusers were hidden by reputation and closed doors, like real life abusers. In the end of this book, the uncle is ambushing his adult victim with chloroform? It’s comforting to think of child abusers as being crazy and monstrous and easily caught, but her situation felt more realistic without all that.
For the most part, the gods fall a bit flat still. I’m not sure what all these gods are even for. Like when Grim tries to leave Vivien to Fallon in his will. Is Fallon his friend? Who even is Fallon? Why does he think Viv would be well placed with Fallon?
A few things contributed to this not being a 5 star book.
The memory of Grim and Vivien’s first meeting when she was a kid? It felt like it got made up on the spot. If this was a thing that happened, why wasn’t it hinted at in the first book? I didn’t hate it, but it also came out of left field.
The uncle? Meh. I could have done without that. In Vivien’s childhood, her abusers were hidden by reputation and closed doors, like real life abusers. In the end of this book, the uncle is ambushing his adult victim with chloroform? It’s comforting to think of child abusers as being crazy and monstrous and easily caught, but her situation felt more realistic without all that.
For the most part, the gods fall a bit flat still. I’m not sure what all these gods are even for. Like when Grim tries to leave Vivien to Fallon in his will. Is Fallon his friend? Who even is Fallon? Why does he think Viv would be well placed with Fallon?
July 27, 2024
3 Stars
Disclaimer: Please remember that these are my opinions and if you feel differently, that’s okay. Thanks!
Notes: POV = Dual, 1st person, FMC & MMC
Overall: I am flying through these, so there’s that. However, I don’t have strong feelings of dislike or love. I enjoy them, but it’s more of a brainless enjoyment than anything else.
Main Characters: I like both the main characters' humor and the chemistry they begin to develop (in my eyes).
Plot/Story: Again there was an obvious villain in this book, one so obvious that Vivien called it the first time she met him. I am curious about how it will all end.
Romance: They end up having a very cute backstory but it also really highlights the age gap. I am disappointed at the way that Vivien accepts and ends up liking the control Grim has over her. And Grim never really makes up for it the way he should.
Possible Triggers:
Disclaimer: Please remember that these are my opinions and if you feel differently, that’s okay. Thanks!
Notes: POV = Dual, 1st person, FMC & MMC
Overall: I am flying through these, so there’s that. However, I don’t have strong feelings of dislike or love. I enjoy them, but it’s more of a brainless enjoyment than anything else.
Main Characters: I like both the main characters' humor and the chemistry they begin to develop (in my eyes).
Plot/Story: Again there was an obvious villain in this book, one so obvious that Vivien called it the first time she met him. I am curious about how it will all end.
Romance: They end up having a very cute backstory but it also really highlights the age gap. I am disappointed at the way that Vivien accepts and ends up liking the control Grim has over her. And Grim never really makes up for it the way he should.
Possible Triggers:
November 19, 2021
An interesting story with a unique storyline and a brilliant use of mythology.
Grim has a blood bond now with this female sekhor which she hates.
Needing his blood to survive takes away Vivien's independence but she won't admit her true feelings.
The other gods are conflicted by her presence with some plotting her death and others wanting to take her freedom.
Grim is terribly weakened by the disappearance of Amit and must store souls within himself .
Can they survive schemes and dangers?
An entertaining read that sees a female vampire trying to deny all those feelings she daren't show.
Grim is altered by the dark souls and I enjoyed the drama surrounding the two main characters.
The romance was rather slow to fully ignite but well worth the build up in my eyes.
A very different type of supernatural story that threw together my two favourite subjects to create a gripping book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Grim has a blood bond now with this female sekhor which she hates.
Needing his blood to survive takes away Vivien's independence but she won't admit her true feelings.
The other gods are conflicted by her presence with some plotting her death and others wanting to take her freedom.
Grim is terribly weakened by the disappearance of Amit and must store souls within himself .
Can they survive schemes and dangers?
An entertaining read that sees a female vampire trying to deny all those feelings she daren't show.
Grim is altered by the dark souls and I enjoyed the drama surrounding the two main characters.
The romance was rather slow to fully ignite but well worth the build up in my eyes.
A very different type of supernatural story that threw together my two favourite subjects to create a gripping book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 26, 2024
I DNF.. and here’s why.
I got as far as I could before I ultimately just gave up trying to read the book.
The story concept is soo good. Even the first few pages of the first book had me hooked. But the end of the first novel and this beginning of this went down hill fast.
Point 1. She’s begs him to save Jamal and he warns her there is a price. Does she listen? Of course not because then she proceeds to act like a martyr and is just a 🤬 to him. Character responsibility please…
Point 2. He has a sioree and in the car to said ball he warns her. Seriously warns her and she is just obnoxious and careless. I wanted to stop reading right there. Does she not have any self preservation?
Point 3. She acts like an idiot. I’m not exaggerating. She has mini men in her head talking? (Inside out reference) that is so juvenile.
Why would a millennia old deity want to tie himself to such a silly annoying woman.
I got as far as I could before I ultimately just gave up trying to read the book.
The story concept is soo good. Even the first few pages of the first book had me hooked. But the end of the first novel and this beginning of this went down hill fast.
Point 1. She’s begs him to save Jamal and he warns her there is a price. Does she listen? Of course not because then she proceeds to act like a martyr and is just a 🤬 to him. Character responsibility please…
Point 2. He has a sioree and in the car to said ball he warns her. Seriously warns her and she is just obnoxious and careless. I wanted to stop reading right there. Does she not have any self preservation?
Point 3. She acts like an idiot. I’m not exaggerating. She has mini men in her head talking? (Inside out reference) that is so juvenile.
Why would a millennia old deity want to tie himself to such a silly annoying woman.
June 30, 2024
Again, not a bad book but not a great one either.
The story continues from the first, and Vivien is as annoying and wattpad snarky if not more. We get it, she doesn’t need to breath and she loves her right boob 🙄
Grim has changed quite a bit, losing a lot of his intimidation and becoming a big softy, which was nice to see but it happened so drastically it made my head spin a little.
We got more insight to Vivien’s past and it gave her character a chance at some depth but the author didn’t use the opportunity as much as she could have, leaving her a very basic and ‘sassy woman’.
I’m going to read the final installment of the trilogy to see how it all ends, the last part of this book reeled me back in, it brought some drama and great plot points together to add much needed depth into the story.
The writing is still very wattpad style and i’ve gradually managed to accept it as it is, it’s an easy read 🤷🏻♀️
The story continues from the first, and Vivien is as annoying and wattpad snarky if not more. We get it, she doesn’t need to breath and she loves her right boob 🙄
Grim has changed quite a bit, losing a lot of his intimidation and becoming a big softy, which was nice to see but it happened so drastically it made my head spin a little.
We got more insight to Vivien’s past and it gave her character a chance at some depth but the author didn’t use the opportunity as much as she could have, leaving her a very basic and ‘sassy woman’.
I’m going to read the final installment of the trilogy to see how it all ends, the last part of this book reeled me back in, it brought some drama and great plot points together to add much needed depth into the story.
The writing is still very wattpad style and i’ve gradually managed to accept it as it is, it’s an easy read 🤷🏻♀️
November 12, 2021
I love Vivien because she's weird, loyal, funny, and always has your back but Grim will always be my favorite. With that being said, Holly Roberds owes me an apology for putting my heart through those unnatural palpitations throughout this book. Not knowing what she was going to do to Grim made me anxious, I couldn't sleep because I had to know the outcome. That was mean 😩 because Grim and Vivien we're finally getting their piece of happiness. I love the other characters, especially Miranda, Timothy, Jamal and Aaron. Also Echo and her husband, daughter and bunnies. The interaction that Vivien has with the reapers and the bunnies were totally adorable. I had to cover my mouth plenty of times to keep from laughing out loud. I just live everything about this series and cannot wait for the next installment.
November 12, 2021
My favourite line in the book is at the very beginning “Everybody thinks it’s every woman’s dream to find the perfect man. Actually, every woman’s dream is to eat anything she wants and not get fat.” This starts the chapter and it gets better from there. Vivien is trying to keep control of her life and not be used again, she is sure that Grim is going to try to control her and make her do things she doesn’t want to. However, with someone trying to cause chaos and with the other gods after her she comes to realize that he is not and they must work together to find out who is conspiring against the gods. The other part I liked was when Grim explains to Vivien why he made the blood bond with her. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it. I received an arc and the views and opinions are my own.
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