Thrall: A Dark YA Urban Fantasy (Daughters Of Lilith Book 1)

The succubus fangirl in me is going happy-go-lucky. A coming of age story for a succubus, one of my favorite supernatural creatures of all time? Yes please! And amazingly enough this book does not disappoint. I meant to savour it, to draw out the pages and enjoy for as long as I could. Instead I tore through it in two sittings without being able to put it down.Every once in a while I really want to buy the books that are self-published, first time novels, yet to reach the shelves in your local bookstore. I like the idea of supporting aspiring authors in their way to writers heaven. But sadly sometimes those shiny new books are rushed to the printing press before they are ready. This is not one of those books. Ignore the blurb, it makes it sound so much more teen-y than it is.I would like to draw your attention to the cover. It is a good cover but there are others like it. I thought it was nice enough when I bought the book but it should not be that special. But when you hit the exact scene in the book from which the cover is, it blows you away. Suddenly the girl looks magical, having that Cinderella effect and everything.For a first time author, Jennifer Quintenz, I salute you. I truly hope that you are going places (hopefully places where one writes many many books). The writing style is so smooth, yet gripping. Add some good characters, well-paced story and you have something that I like. No, not like. Love.As I mentioned before I loves succubus stories. In this case named after Lilith and called Lilitu. And there really has not been a story which gives us first-hand insight into what it feels like to become one of the seductive demonesses. This story was paced perfectly, being very exciting and yet easing you into it when needed. I do not want to spoil because everyone deserves the awe of this book. I will drop the ditbit that I think it is wonderful that the part of mythology where succubi visit men in their dreams is not left out. And that they are, in fact, demons.Braedyn is a sweet girl, easy to identify with. But as she progresses and grows into being a Lilitu while still being part of the Guard is amazing. She is not written as too perfect, she makes mistakes, stumbles and that's what makes her loveable. Plus while she is the "loner", she is not a whiny character, which is not easy to write. Lucas is the male interest in this book, he has solid reason for doing what he does and he stays true to why he became part of the Guard. It’s what makes him a good character. Definitely not your typical, shallowly written lover boy. But my favorites are Braedyns father and Thane. It is so lovely to have such deep side characters. Their stories were just as compelling as Breadyns.As you can tell I am over the moon with this book and will be ordering the second book as soon as I have money for it. (which has to be after Christmas. Really, who thought gift-giving was more fun than receiving them. But sadly so much more expensive). So no surprise that “Thrall” gets full five stars and the highest recommendations I can give.---The review is also on my blog:[...]

I got this book on May 31st off amazon because it was free at the time. I was instantly pulled to the cover, oo that looks interesting I thought, I must admit though I didn't even read the blurb, the top review on amazon was someone saying something about succubus, (I love Lost Girl so I thought why not!) I also got 5 other freebies with it, yesterday I needed a book to take my mind of some stuff, I knew exactly that this would be the one I wanted to get stuck in to and boy was this the one for the job!I read this book yesterday in one sitting, only stopping because I HAD to make dinner.I thought the storyline was great, it was very fast moving and full of action, upon first reading I kinda felt like this book was everything that the Mortal Instruments film had tried to be, it was good, so soo good. I loved the characters, her best friends Cassie and Royal. I loved the sweet relationship between Braedyn and Lucas, I would of liked to have seen her more mad at Murphy when she found out his secret but otherwise I thought this book was perfect in every way. The storyline flowed effortlessly, Jennifer has such a great writing talent, as soon as I finished this book I brought book 2 right away I just had to finish, I even made two of my friends go and get the book after I had finished this book as well hahaAll in all 5 our of 5 stars, and I can't wait to finish the series

Enjoyed the first book so much, I downloaded and read the next two!With so many paranormal young adult books on the market, you know that it is quite something to find one which isn't all about sex. And trust me I totally understand the irony there when you are talking about a series which is about a coming of age story for a succubus. I mean surely succubus' are all about sex??!!Well no, Jennifer Quintenz has taken the story and added lovely twists and turns which relate more to how teenagers manage their relationships, handle scenarios which are not black or white, their families and their loyalties.Perhaps the best thing about this book is that I feel it could be read by my 14 year old, without being to risqué.So congratulations to the author for writing a book with a strong female lead as well as keeping this adult interested in the material.

Amazing story I was blown away with this story a wild & fast roller coaster ride you have to go with it all the way to the end. The characters are a wonderful & colourful bunch & the thrills all the way throw this story you will not be disappointed when you read this wonderful story. My thanks to the wonderful author for the utmost pleasure & privilege of reading this exquisite master piece of literature this story I would be so delighted to recommend this book to my friends so to all happy reading 😆 and keep smiling from wee me. xx😆😉

I came to this book by accident; I found it on one of those website that point you towards free e-books of the day. It sounded interesting enough and I have to say that I wasn't disappointed at all. I really loved the story, the characters and the writing. OK, so at times I was thinking that some of the vocabulary was mighty heavy for a teenager but it didn't make it feel less real.The best recommendation I can give? After reading the freebie first volume, I went to buy the second and third volume and am still enjoying them as much as the first.Give it a shot - I bet you won't be disappointed.

Absolutely and thoroughly enjoyed this book, despite me not quite fitting into the Young Adult category these days (I'm a mother of 3 YAs!).This story of a girl coming to terms with her heritage and doubts of her future is delivered beautifully in this fast paced and original piece of good vs evil.Hesitating? Buy it. It will not disappoint.