He wouldn’t understand. He didn’t live in a pretend world. In truth, he did. Most beings, pure humans, walked around thinking they were the only type of people that existed.” –AlenaAs a creature forbidden by both vampire and witch cultures, Alena is forced hide her identity. Her mother moves them from city to city searching for answers. When Alena finds Hunter everything changes. She believes … believes their bond may be the. But her mother finds Theron, an equally handsome and mysterious suitor. Will the truth of his intentions be uncovered before it is too late? Or will her Mother’s kingdom be reduced to embers?
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Words straight from the blurb of this book, “If you like intriguing characters, shadowy magic, and a fresh twist on modern vampire storylines, then you’ll love Tricia Copeland’s heart-stopping tale.” I have to say that I fully agree. This was a wonderful tale. I was excited to get started and even more excited to meet Alena and many more that I was excited to meet, but would be more excited to see them with their own story in the Kingdom Journals series.
The setting up of the main characters drew me deeper in beyond the words in the blurb. The intricacies of the world that was crafted provided both deep characters and a fantastic world of fantasy, magic, and paranormal. There was long told prophecy that would lead us to the saving of a world that would parish. Alena has more to do with this tale than she could have imagined.
Kingdom of Embers was most certainly a story that set you up for much more coming. The ending was satisfying but at the same time you knew there was more coming.
I enjoyed the narration. I have no negatives or anything really outstanding about the narration. The audio was clean, clear, and flowing.
This is the first book that I have read by Tricia, and I can tell you that it won’t
be the last. A brilliant book with a great balance of magic, mystery and reality that drew me in and refused to let me go! A great plot that kept me totally enthralled the entire way through. The characters re portrayed in a really brilliant and interesting way that left me wanting to know more about them, what will their current role will emerge into? I highly recommend this book to anyone.
Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals – Volume 1)
By: Tricia Copeland
Pages: 334
Genre:Fantasy & Supernatural
If you are a fan oof The Vampire Academy Series then this is the book for you.
This is my favorite genre, you can never go wrong with an amazing young adult series.
Finally we have true originality a story of a half vampire half witch.
I love a good hybrid, very L.J Smith with a high school trope.
Five stars and this is a keeper.
You have a kid that doesn’t fit in, and what is she going to do about her powers.
Now this is just book one of this series and Copeland does not disappoint.
Give me more! Copeland is giving Cassandra Clare a run for her money with this.
As a collector I am not letting this series slip away.
I am now obsessed with Tricia Copeland! This is the second book I have read that she has written and I am just as happy with this one as the first one! Tricia really knows how to build a world and get you invested in a story! I cannot get enough and am so excited to read more of her work! So yes I recommend this book and just this author in general!
I’ve drifted away from YAs because the teenage drama isn’t relatable for me. Even when I was a teen it was still hard to relate to because I always thought the characters were just immature. But Alena is a well developed mature character that I can actually empathize. The story takes paranormal to a different place with the main character being a hybrid witch/vamp. Very fun read and can’t wait to read the 2nd book.
“Kingdom of Embers: Extended Finale” (Kingdom Journals Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Jeannie Anderson
I love the worlds that Tricia Copeland fabricates, as they are pure magic. I adored the heroine, Alena, from page one, although all of the characters are extremely rich and intriguing. Alena, for only being seventeen, is an extremely mature and well rounded character. The attention to detail in the realm building process and story development is phenomenal! I cannot wait to read the next installment in Alena and Hunter’s story.
My rating 4 out of 5 stars
Copeland takes us through the life of a vampire witch hybrid in this first book of the Kingdom Journals. The new take on vampires is refreshing. The story is descriptive and detailed with suspense on every page! A wonderful read for those looking for a fresh supernatural romance.
This is the first time that I can recall that I have read Ms. Copeland. I am a fan of both Vampire Diaries and Mortal Instruments so this book caught my attention based on that comparison. I had so happy that it lived up to it and more. My heart went out to Alena and was excited to see her grow as a character. I don’t even have the words to talk about her “imaginary friend” Chase. This book kept me captivated the whole through and was definitely worth the read if you enjoyed the other two series that it was compared to.
Kingdom of embers was truly a masterpiece. While I think any young adult would love it some of us not so young adults are here for it totally! So well written and imaginative! I couldn’t get enough nor could I put it down! This book was incredible and the plot was to die for! Great job! Highly reccomend!
5/5 Stars
Kingdom of Embers: Extended Finale (Kingdom Journals #1) by Tricia Copeland
Not the first read by Copeland. Kingdom of Embers is a great start of a new series. Alena and Chase are amazing and I can’t wait for the next book.
Alena is a hybrid and isn’t sure what exactly she’s supposed to be doing. She goes to school with the humans and isn’t allowed to mingle with others. She sees someone who she thinks is an imaginary friend she made up in her mind. The quote I chose for Alena is: “Does she remember what it’s like to be a teenager? Can I get a replacement for her? Or at least a refund?”
Chase sees Alena and waits until the next time he sees her. He asks the hardest question about Ivy. They start hanging out but her mom doesn’t know. The quote I chose for Chase is: “Do you think about her often? I hadn’t thought about you since kindergarten. Mom said I cried for weeks.”
Highly recommended for YA Fantasy lovers.
Can you imagine half witch and half vampire? What a wonderful powerful species combined. This was a fantastic book I absolutely loved it. A teenager almost adult. I’m ready for the next book. Really interested in what’s to come. Specially to figure out why they teleported when they were kids.
Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals Book 1) by Tricia Copeland is one of the best books I have read this year. Once again Copeland gives us phenomenal characters, a terrific plot, and so many other intricate details that she’ll pull you in with one chapter and you’ll be at the end before you know it. Filled with witches, magical abilities and so much more, Copeland pulls us into a magical world once again. While Copland introduces us to several unique characters she brings out primary focus on seventeen year old Alena who is tired of following all of the strict rules and pretending to be someone she’s not. But when Alena starts to uncover the mysteries that she’s been questioning for years will she be able to handle the answers? Will she and her friend be able to undo what’s been done before it’s to late? You’ll have to read Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals Book 1) by Tricia Copeland for yourself to find out.
It’s not my usual genre, but I really enjoyed this book! I always love when an author is able to bring something new to a subject that has been written about many times. This book goes beyond the classic things you’ve read about vampires before. This was a quick and easy read, but very attention grabbing at the same time. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
Alena Scott is a hybrid witch, a Child of Light, and the daughter of the vampire queen. Copeland brings her characters to life. Absolutely love every book I have read by Tricia Copeland. I just hate a cliff hanger. Please hurry with book 2.
I really enjoyed this book a lot. I love vampire lore and this book had some different mythological aspects to it. Brining in the significance of the solstice as well as a trinity of players was a really interesting touch. I really liked the fiesty creature that Alena is and how she searching for answers to the questions she is not yet privy to have resolution for. I like her relationship with Hunter and really thought the twist at the end was good. I would love to dive more into her story, her relationship with her mother and what’s to come in the next 6 months as she prepares to turn 18. I would definitely read more by this author.
I enjoy novels about vampires and witches, so Tricia Copeland’s novel Kingdom of Embers hit the mark for me. Because vampire lore and stories have been around for years, it is always exciting to be introduced to a new take on that lore. Tricia Copeland has created a vibrant world and a really intriguing story. Alena’s story has adventure and was exciting to read. I look forward to reading the next chapter of this series.
Oh my god! This is the second book I’ve read of Tricia’s. To be a fae queen was the first. I am hooked. I believe I have a new favorite author. The excitement I had learning about Alena was unreal. I went through every emotion with her. My anticipation for what comes next is through the roof. Alena is such an amazing character. If you love the supernatural, young adult, or fantasy stories I highly recommend these books and this author. I’m off to go read the next book.
Kingdom of Embers is a fresh twist on the typical paranormal story. A hybrid child, Alena struggles to be as normal a teenager as possible, and Tricia Copeland did a fantastic job portraying that fight for balance. There’s a unique world that’s been built, and everything worked so well together. The story has an amazing attention to detail. Everything flowed so wonderfully, and I found myself invested rather quickly. Kingdom of Embers is the first book I’ve read from Ms. Copeland, but it certainly isn’t the last.
Tricia, you did it again!! This is another amazing series already! You have Alena Scott, Half Vampire Half Witch, who has to hide that fact from the world while living among humans and going to school with them. She meets new friends, as well as an old friend who she thought was her imagination. From there, we then escalate to more scenarios where she goes and meets vampires that help her belong as well as learning spells to help her on her witch side. In the background, a war is brewing, and now they have a lot on their plate. The Drama, love, family and friendship in this story is already so great and I can tell just the beginning! I can’t wait to finish this series!! 🙂
This was a great YA paranormal story. I loved the author’s writing, it really drags you into the story and doesn’t let go. The main character of Alena is really well written. She is a very strong and determined character. I like the mixture of paranormal characters and how they are all connected. The story is full of mystery and discovery.
All Alena wants is to be a normal teenage girl, however that isn’t possible. As a half vampire/half witch hybrid she isn’t even supposed to exist. When she is moved to another new school by her mother she has to try and act like a normal girl which isn’t easy with the complications of making new friends, her new feelings towards a human boy and finding out that her imaginary friend wasn’t imaginary at all.
Things get even more complicated as Alena and Hunter search for answers to why they are connected and how leading them on a journey of discovery which leads them to discover the answer to an ancient curse.