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Synopsis
What happens when the woman who created a serum to give the sun to vampires becomes the target of those who want only darkness? I’m Cassandra Burke. Scientist. Scholar. Human outsider invited to the ancient Vampire city of Nivara to decipher important ancient manuscripts. Lumière —my creation—lets vampires walk in the sun. But not everyone thinks that’s a good thing. Some call it freedom. Others call it a betrayal. Vampires are divided—those who accept the light in their lives, and those who crave the dark. Now cultists are rising with Darian Vex. And the Ancients—banished monsters from a forgotten age—are stirring in their prison beneath Shadowkeep. Oh, and there’s one more problem. Him. A vampire. Gorgeous, dangerous, powerful—and off-limits. But every time he looks at me, my world shifts. I feel it in my bones. Every touch sparks something deep in my blood I don’t understand. And this seductive vampire, Dominic, says I’m the Bloodlight. The one with the power to bring peace – or unleash hell. What happens if he’s right? -- This is the first book in a thrilling 3 book series (complete). It ends on a stunning cliffhanger, as does book 2, but book 3 ends on a HEA. It's a Romantasy with steamy scenes and tropes of strangers to lovers, fated mates, good vs evil, vampire lore and witch lore. If you loved A Discovery of Witches, Twilight, and Interview with the Vampire, you'll enjoy this.
The Light of Blood: A Vampire Romantasy (The Bloodlight Lumière Series): content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Contains steamy romantic scenes between a human scientist and a vampire, moderate fantasy violence involving cultists and ancient monsters, and themes of manipulation and political intrigue in a vampire society.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, steamy sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, violence, and blood (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will be drawn to the forbidden romance, high-stakes supernatural conflict, and the heroine's pivotal role in a divided vampire world.