A Necromancer Kept in the Dark & a Legacy Stolen

Some families may hand down valuable heirlooms or secret recipes, but for funeral home embalmer Vexatious Tzarnavaras, it's having the power to manipulate the Dead. Obviously, another family tradition is to have a peculiar name. I loved the fondness that Vexa has for her late uncle Ptolemy. Even though she did not know him, from what his sister (her great-aunt) Persephona has told her, she could imagine them getting into all sorts of mischief together. There's even a casual nod to the Addams family with a Morticia reference!

Of course, you can't start the story off with a family death without distant relatives bickering over the estate too. After discovering a Dorian Gray-esque portrait of her ancestor, Vexa stumbles upon a mysterious candle. She's oddly drawn to it, but she soon learns that she's not the only one who's interested. Cue the danger that ensues: a deliberate attack on her life, a home invasion, and an unwanted house guest in the form of an undead mountain lion. Initially, I felt like I was listening to a cozy mystery, but with the introduction of a sexy werewolf EMT, I felt that slow-burn.

It's funny that some one in the book reviews felt mislead that this was not an urban fantasy because of the sex, and someone else stated there wasn't enough of it. I enjoy sexual tension when it's done well, so that bedroom teaser was just enough to get me invested. Another potential love interest is revealed towards the end and I'd like to see where else that will lead to. There's also a sweet, reanimated pet wolfhound that reminds me of Heihei, the pet chicken from Disney's "Moana." :) Vexa is only going to get even more powerful as time goes on and I'm here for it.

I was given a free copy of this audio book in exchange for an honest review. Krys Janae's narration was quite pleasing to listen to and that's all I could ask for really. I've passed on an audio book before because I could not get over the bad voice acting or had to skip within the first couple of seconds. I know I'll definitely give the next book a go. I just wish that this could have been longer, more fleshed out, considering the story takes place within a span of 2 days? I hope the rest of the books are released soon as audio books because I don't like waiting too long in-between.

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Necromancy with heat...

Turns out not all necromancers are bad and Vexa is one of the good ones but one of her ancestors might have been and bad one. She learns about him from a photograph during her uncle's funeral. Vexa is sent through the ringer when something from the past sends her power haywire. Seems like everyone is coming after her and she doesn't know who to trust. She meets a guy named Ethan and let's just say he is really really nice distraction. Vexa must push herself to the limits if she is to come out on top with all this mess and she has alot to learn. Great read alot of more questions still to be answered cant wait to read the next.

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Enjoyed

Good listen. Narration was well done and story interesting and well written. I would recommend.

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Really Liked It!

I really enjoyed this book. The story was good, the writing was good and the narration was good. It had me hooked from the first chapter and I enjoyed every min of it. I thought the narrator did a good job with all the different characters. I can’t wait to see what the next book holds!

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Amazing Series!

I really loved this series and will miss the characters now that i have read them all. I was so glad I had the whole series bedore i started because I cant even imagine having to wait for a next book after finishing one. Vexa is a kickass FMC and deals with a lot of issues that can be releated to real life struggles we all face. The narrator was amazing as well and did a great job with matching the voices. This series will definitely be a relisten for me.

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A great beginning

I wasn’t sure about this when I started listening but was sucked in quickly. Vexa has just came into her necromancy powers by a single candle.. and from there the story takes off!
The story is great and the narrator brings it all together.

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Promising start

This is a promising start to a new series. I really like the concept and can’t wait to see what happens to Vexa and the guys.

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Grave Promise

this book was full of surprise, I really enjoyed the story. it was well written. full of action, adventure, a little drama, and of course some romance. I cant wait to start the next book. so looking forward to reading/listening to it. the narrator did a great job also.

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Vexa

Vexa is a necromancer that is trying to control her powers, but when she bonds with a strange candle that her shortly resurrected uncle tells her to protect.

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Grave Promise

Wonderful read with fantastic characters in this book. Narrator did a fantastic job also on this audiobook.

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