The Dangerous Ones
by Lauren Blackwood
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Pub Date May 14 2024 | Archive Date May 28 2024
St. Martin's Press | Wednesday Books
Description
"A perfect mix of MAGIC, VAMPIRES, STAR-CROSSED LOVE, and writing as SHARP AND DEADLY a spear." - Nisha J. Tuli, author of Trial of the Sun Queen
THE THRILLING ROMANTASY FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR LAUREN BLACKWOOD!
One vampire to kill. Another to love.
War doesn’t scare Jerusalem. She’s a Saint. Thanks to powerful demigod-style reflexes, endurance, and strength, she’s fearless. And she has one goal - revenge.
But she never expects to team up with the handsome, arrogant Alexei to accomplish it. He’s one of those Ancient Vampires. And ever since her family was enslaved and murdered by one, Jerusalem hates vampires.
But in the year they've been fighting alongside one another against the Confederate Army and the vampires who benefitted off slavery, Alexei’s never done anything but prove he’s on the Union’s side and hers. She may know the enemy better, hate the enemy more than anyone in her battalion, but so does he. And she’ll use that to her advantage. Because if she can get her revenge by helping Black people gain freedom and equality without having to steal it for themselves like she had to, then all the better.
Together, she and Alexei set out to change the course of the war, risking their hearts and themselves as they attempt to take down the vampire who destroyed everyone Jerusalem held dear. But for Jerusalem, it’s about more than love and justice.
It's about killing a god.
“A CHEEKY, ROMANTIC, and THRILLING revenge story." - Kirkus
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781250891075 |
| PRICE | $21.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 368 |
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Featured Reviews
Kathryn M, Reviewer
The cover was what drew me in and I’m so glad I was able to read this. It had a great concept for a vampire novel, I enjoyed the there were Saints in this and had a great supernatural element to this book. The characters were everything that I was hoping for and enjoyed from the genre. I liked how Lauren Blackwood wrote this and created the world and characters. I enjoyed how good the historical elements were and I never questioned why this was happening.
Marisa P, Educator
This book was absolutely incredible! I read it over two days. I loved the fresh take on vampires and setting it during the Civil War was a unique spin. The incorporation of other magical creatures into the story and setting was creative and fresh.
Dana H, Educator
Set during the Civil War, this novel is full of well written characters including vampires, saints, and other supernatural creatures. Jerusalem wants vengeance for those she’s lost, and finds allies in the unlikeliest places. Striking a perfect match between romance and both historical and supernatural fiction, this is a quick, exciting read!
Reviewer 972829
Jerusalem is a Saint - a person with demigod-style reflexes, endurance, and strength, she’s fearless. And ever since the Confederates declared civil war, partnering with the vampires who benefitted off slavery, she and her battalion of Saints are essential to the Union army. On the run after killing her Master, she is heading north for safety. A year later she is a solider in the Union army , and trains for the day she can exact revenge. She must team up with a vampire to do it. Alexei is one of those handsome, arrogant Ancient Vampires. Together ,along with a small team , they set out on a dangerous mission to put the tide on their favor to win the war. This book was so good. It's dark , gritty , but also has a little humor. It touches subjects of racism, slavery, the underground railroad, etc. It also has enemies to lovers trope, which i love .the world building is excellent. I think everyone would enjoy this book.
Catey C, Reviewer
I loved this fantasy book so much! The vampires in this book were just what I wanted to read. The romance was just the right amount. The writing was beautifully done
Sharice P, Reviewer
The dangerous ones
I was given an arc copy in exchange for an honest review. Thank you net galley. Set during the time of Civil War and slavery, the author intricately mixes fantasy, vampires, and the dynamics of that time period beautifully. I love the banter between Jerusalem and Alexei. This love story was absolutely beautiful. I read this book in three hours and I want to read it all over again. Beautiful storytelling. 5 ⭐️
Jenna D, Reviewer
The Dangerous Ones by Lauren Blackwood is such a gem. I requested this book almost entirely becasue the cover is stunning only to be greeted with a tightly plotted and wonderfully developed story about vampires during the civil war.
The dialogue and character chemistry were two of the strongest highlights of this work and really carried the weight of any moments that the plot needed to slow down.
I can not wait to get my hands on a physical copy in May.
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