Bunny's Reviews: A Lust for Blood Review Spotlight

Congratulations to author K.C. Smith on her stunning debut, A Lust for Blood! Read on for details and a chance to win a book box complete with a copy of the book!

A Lust for Blood is the debut novel by K.C. Smith, and readers of dark fantasy novels are going to love this book. K.C. Smith's debut novel is going to grab you from the beginning and keep you page-turning throughout this book. The author is going to hit you with surprises that will demand you devour this novel as quickly as possible.

A Lust for Blood starts off dark, twisted, and shocks you when you just start to settle into the story. A woman screams, she sees something so horrific and then she runs. The main character is shocked at this woman's reaction in the darkness. She doesn't understand what is going on. But wait...she'll get to her feet and the scene will quickly begin to unfold.

What is going on you ask? Well, it would appear that the young woman is not what she seems. Something has taken hold of her and it drives her...strongly. She can't resist the call and horrific acts are going to follow.

Then the story shifts to another character. He has his own problems it would seem. A dangerous creature is after him. All he wanted was a comfortable bed to lay his head in for the night and some warm food. Too bad that's not going to happen with the task that he has chosen to take on. Death lurks in more places than one, but sure it is coming his way as sure as he draws breath into his body.

There is so much to devour in this book. I've not seen the Witcher, but I can definitely grasp the various elements of that particular show. I loved the combination of this and the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde inferences as well. They shine through as you see the main character, Oriana, battling with herself so often throughout the story. She tries so hard to hold on to her "true" self but the dark side will not be denied. No matter how hard she fights it, it will come to the surface and be made known.

If you are looking for a book to read during the autumn months this book is the perfect one to add to your collection. Still in the mood for something spooky? I mean, who isn't, since spooky season can truly be year round, LOL then grab this book.

I am eagerly anticipating the next book in this series and I hope that it will be coming soon. I'm rating this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Thank you to the author, K.C. Smith, and R&R Book Tour for the opportunity to read and review this book.

A Lust for Blood (A Realm of Curses Novel)

Publication Date: November 1st. 2022

Genre: Adult Dark Fantasy

Publisher: Phantom House Press

There is no escape when the monster is you

When Oriana awakens in a field of blood and bodies, she is devastated to realize the patchwork of death was caused by her own hand. A curse lingers in the air, and there is only one option to save herself from further bloodshed. Oriana uses her magic to create an enchanted forest imprisoning the monster responsible for the massacre–herself.

Garren has built a career around slaying demons. When he learns of a centuries-old creature locked away in the strange Phantom Wood, the opportunity is too great. He will stop at nothing to destroy the demon filth that lurks in those shadows if only to satisfy his own haunting memories.

Oriana soon finds herself caught in a cat-and-mouse game, fighting to keep her identity secret. As the two grow closer, secrets unravel. But could they each be the answer the other has been searching for?

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A gender bent reimagining of the Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde meets the Witcher! The first in the Realm of Curses series, this book is full of monsters, curses and dark forests! Perfect for the autumn and spooky seasons!

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About the Author

K.C. Smith is a writer of Adult Fantasy from Maryland where she lives with her husband and their chihuahua, Tank. Writing allows her to escape from her busy life as an Accountant and small business owner. When not writing or reading, she can be found rock climbing or traveling the world! A Lust for Blood is K.C.’s debut novel and will be releasing November 1, 2022!

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