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Publisher:
Berkley Trade
Release Date:
February 5, 2008
Genres:
Erotic
Paranormal Romance
Vampire
BDSM
ISBN:
Print
9780425219324
Kindle
No
ISBN
Bookmark Rating:
Reviewed by
Jennifer Ray
Review Posted:
April 2008
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Now
bearing the third mark of his mistress, the Vampire Queen Lyssa, Jacob finds
himself immersed even deeper into the archaic politics of the vampire world,
where humans are considered only property, chattel even. For a man with very
Alpha tendencies, learning to accept his role in this hierarchy is difficult.
But one thing is not difficult for Jacob, and that is accepting his place in
Lyssa’s life. From the moment he first saw her, he knew he was meant to be with
her until the end of his days.
With the third mark binding his life to hers, that end is very near. The
mysterious disease that ravages her mind and body is rapidly advancing, with no
cure yet in sight. Keeping her condition a secret from the Vampire Council
becomes more vital than ever, as Lyssa works to safeguard the vampires under her
protection. One hint that she suffers from the debilitating illness and those
who seek to usurp her power and territory will not hesitate to strike.
Her loyal servant forever, Jacob will pay any cost to keep her alive and safe.
Anyone who has read The Vampire
Queen’s Servant, the first book in Joey W. Hill’s
Vampire Queen series, will
understand just how much I have coveted its sequel,
The Mark of the Vampire Queen,
since I read it. The book that kicked off this fantastic paranormal saga was
wonderful, but felt much like a ‘part one’. Having now enjoyed the second book,
I can tell you with great delight that
The Mark of the Vampire Queen
is very definitely a continuation of that first story and that the two together
make for a powerful and edgy story that is not to be missed.
Picking up where we left off with Lyssa and her new human servant, Jacob, we are
thrust even deeper into the intrigues and politics that make up the vampire
society in Ms. Hill’s supernatural universe as we learn along with Jacob how to
navigate this dangerous world with one’s throat still intact.
Being the very antithesis of the typical servant for a vampire, Jacob
understands the rules, but finds them difficult to abide by at times – most
notably when there is a threat to the Lady he so cherishes. While he can suffer
any pain, any indignity for her benefit, his protective instincts kick into high
gear when anyone or anything dares to place her in harm’s way – including Lyssa
herself.
Over a thousand years old, and the most powerful vampire in the world, Lyssa is
accustomed to being obeyed without question. Jacob’s insubordinance, despite
its altruistic cause, is trying for her. Strangely, though, she finds herself
growing to treasure his care, his presence, and even the man himself – something
that goes against all tenets of the vampire-human relationship. Consequently,
our own empathy for this disheartened lady grows just as her feelings for Jacob
do.
Through it all, Joey W. Hill keeps the tension high as Jacob and Lyssa prepare
for the annual Vampire Council and the danger it brings to their lives. Once
they arrive at the event, however, things turn absolutely explosive…
As fans of this author would expect, the sex is wonderfully rampant throughout
the story, titillating the reader with some very inventive scenes, and some very
touching moments. Readers be warned, however, the vampire world has very
liberal ideas concerning sex, especially with human servants, and anything
goes! For many of us, that is less a warning than a selling point, of course!
The Mark of the Vampire Queen
is a riveting yet unconventional paranormal romance that is sure to thrill
readers who enjoy something a little different on their bookshelves.
Note: This review was originally
written by Jennifer Ray for another review site. It is being reposted at
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