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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Alena Scott is a forbidden hybrid; half witch, half vampire. Her mother is the queen of vampires and Alena has no idea who her father is. She’s the new girl and while she’s co-captain off the cheerleaders, she doesn’t quite feel like she fits in. She meets new people and reconnect with someone from her past who happens to be linked to a dangerous person. Alena’s mother is overprotective, so Alena keeps these friends a secret from her mother until a threat is revealed. Will she ever feel like she belongs? How will things change for her? And will she learn about all that her mother has kept hidden from her? Left with a cliffhanger, I immediately bought the rest of the series and can’t wait to dig in!
Urban fantasy setting with vampires, witches, and mystery.
Alena is different. Alena moves around a lot, she’s always the new kid with allergies but they aren’t just any kind of allergies. Alena is the child of a vampire and a witch. An outlawed pairing. She is counting down the days until she can begin her coven training and turn 18 so she can get out from under her mother’s structure rules. All while trying to unravel the mystery of who her father is, what her mother is searching for, and navigate a new high school her senior year.
When on a outing with her mother, looking for what, she doesn’t know. Alena sees a boy whom 13 years prior, she thought was one of her 2 imaginary friends. Slowly things start to spiral leading up to a climax that leads you to immediately getting the next book in the series.
Vampires and witches, all wrapped into one girl!
That’s right. Alena Scott is just that, a hybrid! And with this she has to keep it a secret. With all these secrets hidden away she is about to unlock some thing huge! That’s a lot of pressure to put on a 17 year old girl!
Will she be able to keep it together? You will not want to put this book down!
I have loved just about everything I have picked up from Tricia Copeland in the past so when I saw the gorgeous cover from Kingdom of Embers and the synopsis it was a no-brainer one-click for me. I was thrilled with my decision too! This was quite the read and I was so excited this is the beginning of a new to me series that I get to dive into! The mix of the witch and vampire worlds as well as other layers of paranormal twists really kept me on my toes and engrossed as I read and totally glued to my kindle. I could barely put this down. I just had to know how things were going to play out for the main lead, Alena. I will say I didn’t quite see that cliffy coming but I can totally handle it because book two is available now, Kingdom of Darkness, and I am going to scoop that up as soon as I finish typing this up!
Kingdom of Embers: Extended Finale by Tricia Copeland is the first book in the Kingdom Journals series. This is a fantastic Paranormal YA book and a great start to a new series. The author has created such an interesting story that felt fresh and different to other vampire stories. As a genre that is oversaturated it was a nice change to pick up one that not only tried to be different but actually succeeded.
I thought the main character was a breath of fresh air. She was relatable and engaging. I really enjoyed delving into her story. I wanted to know more and felt like we took the journey with her.
This is a brilliant start to a new series and I can’t wait to read the second book.
A great series starter
This is a very entertaining YA fantasy read. It had something for everyone who loves a good paranormal. Witches, vampires, hybrids along with drama, a hint if romance and whole lot of mystery. True to Tricia Copeland’s writing style, the story is filled with imagery and a depth that brings you right into the character’s world. A brilliant new series that has me hooked.
After reading the synopsis I was a little nervous that I would not like this book after all I have never read or watched anything to do with vampire diaries. However, I am adventurous when it comes to reading and am willing to pick up a book not fitting within my normal selections. I am so glad I did just that because once started I could not put this one down.
Alena is so relatable with all the trials and tribulations she must go through as a teenager, add in being half vampire and half witch this just spells disaster. She already knows that her kind is forbidden because having no dominant side to her abilities and not having any weakened human qualities makes her someone that vampires and witches were taught to fear. This leads her on a journey of discovery of not only her powers but her own significance in this world which is relatable to everyone on this planet. When she meets someone like herself known that there are two forbidden children out there and the age-old battle of good vs. evil. Who will come out on top? As soon as I finished this book, I went out looking for the second one in this series. They are beautifully written, completely bingeable books that will leave you on the edge of your seat never expecting what might come next. Do yourself a favor and read this book, you won’t regret it.
Usually a vampire book can go either of two ways “I’m a brooding vampire pity me” or “I’m a bloodthirsty vampire fear me!” Kingdom of Embers takes those two and burns it up in flames. Alena is a kick ass vampire witch hybrid, that takes no crap from anyone. The story progresses at a reasonably pace. Each page has you wanting more. The cliffhanger at the end is no help whatsoever. It makes you question so many things and demanding answers! I can’t wait to read the next book and see what is in store!!! Well done! I couldn’t recommend it enough to my friends!!!
Kingdom of Embers is the first book in Tricia Copeland’s Kingdom Journals series. It’s an urban paranormal fantasy series that draws on many familiar creatures and tropes while bringing something fresh to the reader. I particularly liked the incorporation of imaginary friends!
Alena is a fun heroine, trying hard to be a normal teenager whilst dealing with her decidedly unnormal home life and powers. Her goals for the year include getting decent grades and being a successful teenager. She’s not interested in dating. She’s definitely not interested in drawing too much attention to herself.
This is an engaging, enjoyable book! It reminded me a bit of Buffy The Vampire Slayer, with the threat of dangerous vampires and the protagonist with a flair for gymnastics and cheerleading. It will appeal to fans of this and other high school-based urban fantasy.
For me, this is a five-star read. I’m pleased to see that there are quite a few books in the series already – they’re definitely going on my tbr list!
Kingdom of Embers by Tricia Copeland is about a forbidden half breed named Alena. Alena is half Vampire, half witch. The vampires and witches hate each other which makes her existence dangerous. On top of all that she is also facing the dangers of high school. Being the weird new girl in her last year of school is hard enough without all of the added drama.
Alena is trying to find out more about herself and her abilities. Her biological father being a mystery has her intrigued about her witch side. Her mother being a controlling, strict vampire has Alena curious about how her vampire side works. Along the way she befriends multiple creatures, on both sides, learning more than she ever has.
I loved this book from start to finish. It was action packed with a touch of romance. The flow was very smooth. After I was done reading this book, I immediately looked for the second book in the series called “Kingdom of Darkness”. I can’t wait to start reading it!
I did not want the story to end! This was an awesome YA fantasy read. There are plot twist that I was not expecting at all! Alena is not supposed to exist. Her imaginary friends from her childhood are not supposed to exist. But she does and they do. As history and secrets are exposed, everything starts to come to a head. This is such an engaging read and I can’t wait to read book 2! I love Tricia Copeland’s books!
You wont be able to stop reading this book, amazing!! The characters are great … I find the mystery of whats going on compelling me to read more. The more I read the more I want to know everything… I’m totally hooked, I cant wait to read the next book!!
Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals-volume #1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Erica Banes
Kingdom of Embers introduces a series with a fresh take on the supernatural. Alena is a hybrid, something she has to keep secret not only from the humans she goes to school with but from others in the supernatural community. Things in her already complicated life take a turn for the strange-er when she sees a grown-up version of a guy she thought was simply a childhood imaginary friend. As the two try to figure out why they can both recall each other from childhood, the mystery of their companionship gives way to a much larger problem. Filled with plenty of world-building and fascinating characterizations, Kingdom of Embers sets up what promises to be an intriguing series.
This is the first book I have read from this author and now she has a new fan. I love a good paranormal story but she exceeded all my expectations. This is the first book in the series of Kingdom Journals and it is a great way to start the series. I could not put this book down until the end. These characters drew me right from the start of the story and it only took me a day to devour this addictive book.
Alena Scott is not your ordinary teenager. She is a mix of witch and vampire which is unlawful in her world. Alena is a senior in high school and she wants to fit in but she knows she is different. She is shocked when she finds someone that brings her back to her childhood. Alena finds her imaginary friend all grown up and she feels something she can’t explain for him. They end up trying to find out what bonds them together. Alena might find a way to free herself from the curse but is it too good to be true? Will Alena find what she is looking for or will she be left in the dark?
Tricia Copeland is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors! Every time I read one of her books I am hooked and this one is no different, Kingdom of Embers is perfect start to a series. I love how your imagination gets lost in this book, the world building is phenomenal making you feel like you are right there experiencing it with Alena. Without giving away any spoilers, I found the plot of this book kept me on the edge of my seat- suspense and drama coaxing me to keep turning the page. Alena had great character growth, and I loved how her story is not just your basic vampire YA book; having a fresh take. I can’t wait for the next book.
Kingdom of Embers (Kingdom Journals Book 1) by Tricia Copeland – Review by Allyson Ware
Tricia Copeland is a great writer. I enjoyed this book, but it did take me a little time to get into it; just a little slow on the takeoff is all. The character development was amazing. Copeland had me convinced that I could smell Theron in the stadium and Hunter’s cold hands on mine. I also enjoyed the different take on vampires and witches, it was refreshing.
I would recommend this book to any reader that enjoyed the Twilight series. I have a feeling that the drama is only beginning with Alena and Hunter. I’m looking forward to reading the second book.
Alena is going places. I very much enjoyed this book. Very easy to get into, hard to put away. Tricia knew what she was doing when she wrote this. Very ready to see what happens in the next book.
There is an expected standard of writing Copeland’s fans have come to expect from her stories. With great anticipation and excitement, Tricia Copeland has once again delivered a great beginning to a new series! Having been a long-standing fan of Copeland, there is always a mixture of enthusiasm but worry that the new release won’t be as good as the last book I read. I shouldn’t have doubted Copeland’s storytelling ability! In “Kingdom of Embers,” Copeland weaves a new world for us with her artistic wordsmith. In this first book of the Kingdom Journal Series, we are introduced to a forbidden vampire/witch hybrid named Alena Scott who must hide her identity. Not knowing the identity of her father and constantly moving because of her mother’s job, Alena has some teenage angst which fuels the plot. As Alena moves, she encounters various characters whom she makes friends with all the while not knowing her mother’s secret plans for her. There is enough drama and suspense in this book to make new fans for Copeland and to keep her loyal fans happy. Five stars for Copeland!
I really liked this book, and finished it in one sitting. We get to follow Alena as she learns more about the dual sides to her identity, and what she is capable of from both the vampiric and witchy sides of her DNA. She is a very relatable character, and I was instantly hooked. Her curiousity sometimes gets the better of her, resulting in some interesting plot points. She is also dating for the first time in her life, and has several suitors who are interested in her. I kept hoping for more fighting or uses of her powers, but it seems like book 2 will be well situated for those. I definitely will be reading the next book in the series to see what happens next!
Kingdom of Embers: Extended Finale (Kingdom Journals Book 1) by Tricia Copeland is a magical and captivating YA paranormal fantasy. In true Tricia style her narrative takes you to the heart of the story through your imagination. It is rich in detail and lets your imagination make it into its own realisation. There is so much that makes this a wonderful yet complex story with all the right ingredients such as magic and mystery. Witches and vampires. The danger and drama are palpable, and the suspense keeps you wanting to skim each page to find out what is in store.