Raised in a war-ravaged continent, temptation comes to Calla Caldwell in the form of a charming and mysterious stranger. Giving in to his intimate seduction, her world is forever changed by a single bite. Calla quickly learns the handsome stranger is vampire prince, Trystan Vladu. His bite was an attempt to claim and save her from a plot of vengeance generations in the making. However, the claws … the claws of that ancient vendetta are scraping ever closer.
Thrust into a new nightmare by the Prince of the corrupt kingdom of Morbeth, Calla is captured, tortured, and starved in the dank confines of his dungeon. While in captivity, she takes part in a séance with a witch of light where she contacts a departed relative—a Princess of Incendia—who bequeaths a gift to Calla that will tip the scales of good and evil . . . if she can learn to harness it.
With a dark tapestry of secrets, lies, and murder unraveling around her, Calla must learn to embrace the power roiling through her veins, or be snuffed out by the strangling fist of a malevolent darkness.
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Absolutely love anything that Cameo Renae writes. Of the Blood was so different from her previous titles. I love the adventure Calla goes on in this story. Every turn of each page, there is something new happening, you are definitely on your toes, wondering whats to come next. I love the world and character building, it was just phenomenal. Cameo Renae has a way with words, that she entrances her readers from beginning to end. I loved Trysten, def makes you swoon, of course so does Sebastian but he also has a humorous side. So much has happened in this book, you can’t help but to feel for Calla, her life is turned upside down in just one night, everything she thought she knew, isnt what it seemed. I can’t wait to read more of this story and to see where Calla’s adventure goes from here and what happens between her and Trysten. Def my fave 2020 YA Read!
Is it possible for me to give a book 10 stars????? Once I started reading I could not put this book down!!!! The story line, the characters, the drama, the suspense, THIS BOOK HAS IT ALLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am DYING to start book 2 because I can’t wait to see what is going to happen next. This is a must read book and series for sure!!!!
By Alisa
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Omg! Could not put this book down. I loved the characters and the story line. On Calla’s 18th birthday party her life changed. Calla was enjoying her birthday party or was trying to get through the party when a hot, sexy, and mysterious tall guy came into her life. One bite and she gets thrown into a world she never thought existed. Trystan Vladu bit Calla to protect her. He explained to Calla what was going on and telling her way she was in danger. Calla must deal with starvation, torture and abuse. Calla will be learning who she really is and what she is capable of doing. What will Calla learn? Will Calla see her family and friend again? Will she be free from the person who had her and who is after her? Will she see Trystan again? Will Calla be able to see what happens with Trystan and how they feel for each other?
I look forward to the second book on Calla. Hope to see if Calla continue learning and stopping the person who is after her. Hope her and Trystan are able to get together.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book was phenomenal! I loved every second reading it!
I’m absolutely besotted by this beautifully penned book!! I loved the flow and the pacing! This is a book with lively characters that will tug upon your heart!! The struggles of Calla will engage your emotions and you’ll be giddy as she continues on with the mysterious help of some very hot gentlemen! If ever I wanted a story to become a reverse harem it is this one!! I’m pretty positive that that is not the direction that Ms. Ranae will be taking, but oh my!! What an adventure that would be! I started out rooting for Trystan for pretty much the entirety of the book. But then along came Sebastian and then Kai rescued Calla and my heart became conflicted because they are all such wonderfully written men!! I’m on pins and needles waiting to see what happens next once Calla reaches her destination!! It’s been forever since a vampire tale engaged my imagination and piqued my interests quite like this!! The twists and turns will keep you wholly engaged and begging for more!!! I absolutely adore Cameo Renae’s writing because her hero’s are swoon worthy and her heroine’s always are ready to take that next step into the unknown!!
Another exciting world brought to us by Cameo Renae!
Of the Blood is a dark exciting read that I enjoyed to the very end! So many things I love about this tale! As always the characters feel so real & alive. Get ready to be thrown into their moments & go places you never dreamed of. Morbeth is no joke. I’m gonna need more of Calla & Trystan ASAP! Can a girl get book 2?!?
enjoyed this book so much! captured me from the beginning and held my interest all the way to the end. will definitely be following Cameo Renae!!
I received a free copy of this book from the author.
This is the first book I’ve read by Cameo Renae. I have to say this YA Fantasy novel is great! It’s set in a time where the world is more haves and have nots. There are different sections of countries or continents if you will. Calla Caldwell is just turning 18 and she’s only known that humans exist.
Her entire world is flipped upside down at her birthday party, however. I mean everything she knew is not the only truth. There’s more to the world than she imagined could be.
Calla finds herself in a battle for her life though. Thus taking her on some twists and turns she never expected. Of course who would when they thought just days ago only humans populated the planet?
I really enjoyed reading this story. I had a little bit of difficulty getting into the story at first but then it picked up and took off. If you’re a lover of Fantasy novels this one I would recommend reading. Even if you’re an adult, like me, you’ll still enjoy the new world the author has spun in her story telling.
Now can we speed up time so we can get to the next book? I’m ready to see what happens next!
From the start this book had me hooked and I was unable to put it down. We started off with a regular birthday party and was soon thrown in a world with vampires, princes, villians, protectors, witches, magical creatures and so much more. The author did a great job with world building and getting you sucked into the story as we go on this journey with Calla who slowly begins to discover who she is. I enjoyed the building mystery and suspense throughout the story and I loved the secondary characters who helped to move the story along however I wished we got more of Tristan and Calla together. The story was intriguing and I enjoyed it. I would recommend it to all lovers of paranormal fantasy novels.
Holy hannah this is going to be an amazing Y.A. fantasy series!
Calla goes on an incredible journey, filled with lust, thirst, pain, suffering, joy, friendship, wit and magic. Calla makes alies and foes, friends and family.
She learns so much about herself and yet has so many unanswered questions.
For being such a naive girl, Calla learns alot in such a short time, and handles it like the boss women shes turning into!
Cameo gave wrote just the right amounts of trusts and turns to keep me on the edge of my seat! Never a dull moment!
Crazily awaiting the next installment!!!
This book was an amazing read! The world building was very well written truly brings the story to life. The book grabbed me from start to finish and was a fast paced enjoyable read.
The characters were all very well developed and interesting. Calla is a very fierce MC who stayed true to her values and made good decisions which I found very refreshing.
I highly recommend this book if you enjoy paranormal/vampire books!!
I received this book from NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley co-op for an honest review.
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I am utterly speechless. This is my go to genre so its so hard to articulate into words the beauty I just read. Seriously. It was like magic bound into a book.
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This is not the first book I have read from Cameo Renae BUT I was eagar to get my hands specifically on this one. Reviewing YA Fantasy is like reviewing roller coaster rides. You have to talk about all aspects of the ride even if you felt an an uneasy roll in your stomach. The book is just like the best and scariest roller coaster in that it gives you every feeling your body can muster.
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Cameo Renae wrote from the gut and even transformed the vampire a lore in a way that gives their “victims” more say in their choice. Calla is written as a strong character who is thrust into unspeakable trials and tribulation through the books. While learning to balance her new powers she continues to build on her friendship with Sabine and Markus. Two of the most notable characters for me.
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I enjoyed reading of the blood and patiently (maybe) the next book in the series!! 5 stars and a tip of my Nerd Girl hat.
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*This review was done in conjunction with Nerd Girl official.
Of the Blood is the first book in Cameo Renae’s Heir of Blood and Fire series. This is not your typical ya paranormal romance! Great world-building, dynamic characters, and an engaging story-line make for a fascinating read.
At Calla’s eighteenth birthday party, she is drawn to a mysterious and handsome stranger. Calla and Trystan share an instant connection, and it isn’t long before, in a haze of seduction, he bites her.
Trystan is a vampire prince trying to save Calla from Roehl, the evil and murderous prince of Morbeth. But even with the protection of Trystan’s personal guard, she is captured and imprisoned as punishment for her grandfather’s crimes.
As Calla suffers under the hands of Roehl, family secrets emerge that change everything Calla knows about herself. The more Calla learns about this new paranormal world and her fated role in its future, the more questions she has. Can she survive her brutal imprisonment and learn more about her family’s mysterious past? Who are her ancestors and what powers did they have? Will she ever reunite with Trystan?
This is an intriguing and immersive story that is fast-paced, engaging, and full of twists and turns. I thought this was going to be a typical ya paranormal romance, but it is much more than that. Ultimately, this is a coming-of-age story about choices.
At the start, and for much of the novel, choices are taken from Calla. Trystan bites her without giving her a choice, and though he did it to protect her, he took all other options away. It isn’t until she plans her escape from Morbeth that she becomes more in control of her life. Freedom of choice is important to this independent and courageous young woman, and she strives for it throughout her journey.
Calla’s journey is treacherous and eye-opening. Kidnappings, imprisonment, travels on a pirate ship, scary sea serpents, torture, war, and more permeate the plot and lead the reader on a suspenseful and action-packed adventure.
Throughout her odyssey, she befriends a variety of interesting, and dynamically developed, characters. Trystan’s guards are funny, brave and loyal, Sebastian is cunning and charming, and Sabine is one-of-a-kind. These characters and others add so much depth and intrigue to the story, and I am curious to learn more about them and their connections to each other.
So, though many dark themes and events transpire, messages of hope, friendship, embracing one’s power, helping others, and believing in love are equally explored.
Speaking of love…
Calla is a little boy crazy. She tends to see the good in people and finds many men attractive, which seemed a bit unrealistic, especially considering how connected she felt to Trystan. Of course, keep in mind that the immortals in this world are, for the most part, super good-looking.
Calla’s flirtations make me question her feelings toward Trystan. There are several other men in the story that she connects with, and I have a feeling that these possible love interests will appear in future books in the series, and the connections that they have with Calla will be further explored.
I must say, Calla has some tough choices – the sexy, swashbuckling pirate with a heart of gold, the sea prince who is selfless and brave, or the enigmatic vampire prince who continually tries to help her. I know who I would choose…
Thanks to Victory Editing and Netgalley for providing me with a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
ONE ACTION PACKED HARD HITTER!!!
Ah hell! Cameo brought it with this sensationally composed delight, presenting one killer storyline and gripping plot wrapping this baby up sleek shiny and tight. One action packed, hard hitting, pulse racing, nailbiting, heart pounding, adrenaline pumping, page flipping bombshell, propelling this gem to a whole new level. Vexing mishaps and unsettling circumstances, thrusts those churning emotions into play, rocking this baby from start to finish. Skating with horrendous trials and arduous tribulations, exposing the shocking twists and wicked turns, putting our characters through their paces. Sparks fly as perilous drama, mystifying intrigue, chilling danger and electrifying suspense along with nerve racking situations and a boatload of evil while dodging sinister intentions, you have one block busting masterpiece. Anarchy, escapades and havoc run amuck, kicking this bad boy into a raging tempest, blasting it into a hissy with a life-changing culmination. The characters, dialogue, interactions and charged atmosphere along with relatable qualities and individual traits, blend and flow, transforming into genuinely approachable personalities. The scenes are written with such realism, impressive talent and unique insight, blasts this sparkling jewel to life, making the storyline pop. Awesome job Cameo, thanks for sharing this little treasure with us.
This book was amazing! I have read some of her other books and I have come to find that you can always expect nothing but the best from her. Cameo Renae is such an awesome story-teller. I absolutely loved this book.
Good Gods, how exciting this book was!
Absolutely magical. What started of as romantic, a bit dark and suspenceful, soon blossomed into a world full of adventures, vampires, lies, murder, magic and power!
With a character as Calla, Cameo couldn’t go wong. She’s a bit reserved, but firce and determined. She’s holding back in the beginning, but soon she finds out the truth and she doesn’t relent! The rest of the ‘crew’ isn’t far behind, they are all so special and unique.
Truly spellbinding, with a rebellious bite!
All I can say is WOW to the start of this new series from the mind of Cameo Renae. From the moment she turned 18, Calla’s life has been wrought with revelations and danger. if you are a fan of high fantasy then I wholeheartedly recommend this this story. The story is intricate and dark with turns around every page as we journey with Calla to find answers. As Calla adapts to her new life, she has no shortage of “hot” royalty all wanting to “help”. I absorbed this story pretty much in one sitting and could not turn the pages fast enough to read more. I am captivated and need more in this series.
Epic! Exquisite! Unforgettable! Of the Blood has left me with a huge smile, a joyous heart, and a humongous book hangover!! This extraordinary story has wrecked me from the inside out. It has lead me on a perilous journey fraught with untold horror and the threat of the death of any kind of hope only to swing the pendulum in the opposite direction and prove to us that no matter what others think each of us can slowly rise to fill the role we were born to take over. We each are so much more then we ever dreamed possible. All we need is someone to truly believe in us and give us an honest chance.
Calla is a simple girl who just wants to celebrate her birthday in peace with her best friend. She doesn’t crave adventure or romance as others her age do. Her heart just wants to savor and enjoy life one day at a time. Her birthday brings more then she ever expected in the form of a mesmerizing vision of a man named Trystan. He alights her senses and sets her blood ablaze with fire and passion. Will she shrink from this unwanted invasion, or will she allow this reckless passion into her quiet world just once?
I was left in awe of this incredible world and its delightfully enthralling characters. All of the wicked twists and turns left me on pins and needles to see what would happen next. There was never a dull moment, and I devoured every beautiful word and each amazing emotion. The precious words set lovingly on these pages called to my heart and every part of my soul. I was lost to the spectacular wonder and the unquenchable fire that imprinted their secrets on my soul. This is one series that will leave an indelible mark on my heart for all time.
Cameo Renae was one of the first authors I discovered and savored when I wandered into the romance world years ago, and I have finally made my way back to her stunning worlds of love, friendship and strength. I invite you all to enter her realm of mystery and surprise as you journey through her latest masterpiece. You will never be disappointed, and what you find is guaranteed to rock your world. I implore you not to miss out on this once in a lifetime creative genius!!
This was a fantastic start to a series that I look forward to continuing. Readers that love paranormal reads will not be disappointed by this story. I absolutely loved and devoured it within a few hours. The characters, the storyline, the writing style and the plot was fantastic. I felt as if I was on the journey with these characters, This story had mystery, suspense, it was funny, sweet, a little twisted, and so much more. It’s hard to explain without giving anything away. Calla life changes drastically on her eighteenth birthday. It takes her on a journey she’s not prepared for but one she must make. Along the way family secrets are slowly revealed changing everything she has ever believed. I loved that this story kept me on the edge of my seat and I can’t wait for the next book in this series. The ending made me love Kai. I already love Calla, Trystan, Kylan, Brone, Feng, Andres, Melaina, Sabine, Sebastian and the rest of the gang, and I can’t wait to get more of them. This author did not disappoint and I will definitely be recommending this series to my family, friends and book groups.
This is book 1 in the Blood and heir Series.
I did not know much about Cameo Renae as an author. I saw this beautiful cover and read the synopsis. I immediately thought it was something I might enjoy and started the series. The beginning was a bit off for me because it seemed like everything happened so fast. I finally figured out the writing style of the author and started flying through the pages. I read this entire book in a few hours and immediately started the next in the series. I love Calla and Trystan and all of the new side characters. The story was fast paced and easy to read. I cannot wait to see where this goes. I give this book 5 stars