Thank you Netgalley for this ARC!

This was exactly what I needed to dive deep into my vampire era and TC did an amazing job with this one. The chemistry and spice between Vlad and Reine was so well written. I enjoyed the cameo's from her other work with the mixture of gods and witches so I will be going back to learn more about these characters.

5/5 stars
3.5/5 spice

A spectacular, lyrical, and incredibly well-balanced start to the NOLA After Dark series. T.C. Kraven masterfully expands her existing universe, blending historical lore with a high-heat paranormal romance that seamlessly moves between character growth and intense plot progression without ever dragging.

The prose is beautiful and atmospheric, immediately setting a dark, gothic tone for New Orleans vampire politics. Vlad is a phenomenal MMC—fiercely protective of his daughters and his fragile peace, yet completely undone and turned into a powerful, yearning mess the moment Reine enters his orbit. The forbidden, high-stakes nature of their fated bond keeps the tension dialed up from the very first chapter. Reine is a fantastic FMC, and watching her discover her origins while her own art betrays memories she doesn't even know she has is incredibly gripping.

The rich world-building—complete with otherworlders, witches, and gods—makes the universe feel incredibly deep and cohesive. The chemistry and spice between Vlad and Reine are absolute perfection, serving the overarching plot beautifully. It's a decadent, fast-paced ride that completely entrapped me from start to finish!

Thank you to NetGalley, T.C. Kraven, and Diversion Books for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review

I absolutely loved everything about this book. It was a super unique take on vampire books and nothing like I’ve ever read before. The yearning and the reincarnation are some of the best tropes I’ve read. This author just has a way of putting you entirely in the story. I loved the dual POV

First and foremost, one can only pray to encounter a love that survives lifetimes. The chemistry between Vlad and Reine is haunting, magnetic, and heavy with an almost wicked intensity. The harder he fought to deny his dark hunger for her, the more relentlessly they were pulled right back into each other's shadowed orbit. Their connection brings a scorching, level 5/5 spice to the page. It is decadent, raw, and beautifully unrepentant.
​Beneath the music and midnight rituals of the city, T.C. weaves a world building that is atmospheric, dangerous, and utterly intoxicating. The story serves as a profound reminder that the found families we choose in the dark can run deeper than blood—and that even the most harrowing betrayals are worth forgiving when a bond is truly immortal. Ultimately, it proves that if love is absolute, even the deepest sins can find absolution, and a relationship can withstand any trial.

​For anyone craving a fiercely protective hero, a resilient heroine, and an epic, high stakes romance steeped in gothic atmosphere and exquisite heat, Blood and Bedlam is an absolute must read. Highly recommended!!

Love love love! Can't wait to see this one out in the world. New Orleans, vampires and a MMC who'd cross oceans.