Blood & Snow 10.2: Alice in DemonLand: An Alice in Wonderland Reimagining (Alice in DemonLand #2) by RaShelle Workman - Ashley's Review

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Title: Blood &Snow 10.2: Alice in DemonLand: An Alice in Wonderland Reimagining (Alice in DemonLand #2)
Author: RaShelle Workman
Publication Date: February 29th, 2016

My The Dark Moth Society: Alice (#1) Review

Synopsis: “There’s more to life than training. There’s love, Alice Blackburn. And you are in desperate need of it...”

In the last millennia a deadly game has raged between demons and their half-human creations, called Moths. A century ago select Moths were born with distinctive marks on the backs of their hands. It was soon discovered that those with the marks possessed the same powers as their demon parent. Over the years an elite group of warriors formed The Dark Moth Society.

Alice Blackburn is a Dark Moth trainee. Some of her classmates call her the Queen of Hearts, but only because she doesn’t share hers. There isn’t time. Not for fun and especially not for Kade Everett, the injured warrior she is required to help. In just a few days, her creator, the foul demon that killed her mom will come to kill her. That’s part of the game after all. And when he does, she will end him.

Episode 2: In this volume Alice must face the Trial of Three, a self-inflicted test designed to provide her with answers. But when she finds the answers, her loyalty to the Dark Moth society is tested as well as her belief in herself.

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Review: I feel like I've been waiting for this continuation of Alice's story forever! With the way The Dark Moth Society ended, I know that I would have to read the second installment ASAP. Alice in DemonLand picks up pretty much where the first book left off, and we get to learn more about Alice and what's going on with her life and her parentage. 


There's not really too much that furthers the plot in this book, but it does answer several questions I had. We get to learn who Alice's demon father is, and it's definitely a game changer! I kind of saw it coming, but it was still great to have my suspicions confirmed. I'm excited to see what this means for Alice and to find out what her true destiny is. 

I'm also very suspicious of Kade. He's obviously not a Moth, and he's not a demon, but I still have so many questions about who and what he is. Why did he show up out of nowhere? How does he know so much about Alice? Why is he sworn to secrecy? And most importantly, why is there such a strong connection between him and Alice? There's definitely a romance brewing there, but there wasn't really enough time for it to take off and become something more than just physical attraction. 

This chapter introduces the Trial of  Three, and we only get to see Alice start the first one. There's still so much more she has to do just to complete the first trial, and I kind of wish we had seen her at least do that. This is a very quick read, and felt more like an introduction to what's to come than any real plot advancement. I mean, I guess we learn more about Alice, but I just felt like there was something missing and that this book would have benefited from being just a little bit longer. That being said, I will be waiting very impatiently for the next chapter so that I can find out what happens next! I have so many questions! 3/5.




--Ashley

The Dark Moth Society: Alice (Blood & Snow #10.1) by RaShelle Workman - Ashley's Review

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Title: The Dark Moth Society: Alice (Blood & Snow #10.1)
Author: RaShelle Workman
Publication Date: August 18, 2015
Genre: NA Reimagining of Alice In Wonderland

My Reviews: Blood & Snow Vol. 1 | Vampire Lies | Vampire Secrets | A Beauty So Beastly | Asha's Kisses | Asha's Curse | Asha's Magic

Synopsis: This book will be released as part of the Daring Hearts Boxed Set COMING August 18th, 2015. 

From the Blood and Snow world comes a new series! Alice In Wonderland reimagined like never before. 

“There’s more to life than training. There’s love, Alice Blackburn. And you are in desperate need of it...” 

In the last millennia a deadly game has raged between demons and their half-human creations, called Moths. A century ago select Moths were born with distinctive marks on the backs of their hands. It was soon discovered that those with the marks possessed the same powers as their demon parent. Over the years an elite group of warriors formed The Dark Moth Society. 

Alice Blackburn is a Dark Moth trainee. Some of her classmates call her the Queen of Hearts, but only because she doesn’t share hers. There isn’t time. Not for fun and especially not for Kade Everett, the injured warrior she is required to help. In just a few days, her creator, the foul demon that killed her mom will come to kill her. That’s part of the game after all. And when he does, she will end him.

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Review: RaShelle Workman's Blood and Snow world is probably one of my favorite fairy tale reimaginings I've read. The whole world and all of the characters are so unique, and I love how all of the stories can either stand on their own or can be read all together. In previous volumes, we've met witches, dragons, vampires, and all kinds of of other creatures. Now, in this Alice in Wonderland reimagining, we get to meet Moths. 

The Moths are a really interesting creature. Sure, half demon/half human creatures have been done before. But I've never seen them like this! In The Dark Moth Society, the powerful Moths have been trained to fight their demon parents, who come for them on their 18th birthdays. It's a horrible game the demons play, and I can't imagine living my life knowing that a demon is coming to kill me. I also found it really interesting that only the demons of the seven deadly sins play this game - the Moths all have a certain vice depending on who their demon parent was.

Except for Alice. The moth on the back of her hand has never changed colors, so she doesn't even know which demon is coming for her. I have so many questions about Alice, her parentage, and her special abilities, and I can't wait for the next installment to find out more. I'm also really looking forward to seeing how the rest of the Blood & Snow world will play in to Alice's story! This was a really great introduction to this part of the extensive world that's already established.

If you're a fan of fairy tale reimaginings, especially Alice in Wonderland ones, you definitely need this book! Even if you haven't read any of the other books in the Blood and Snow series, this one stands exceptionally well on its own. If you've read any of the Blood and Snow  books, you'll also want to read this one and meet Alice and her fellow Moths! 4/5. 


--Ashley

Asha's Magic (The Ever After Series #3) by RaShelle Workman - Ashley's Review

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Title: Asha's Magic (Ever After Series #3)
Author: RaShelle Workman
Publication Date: May 20, 2015

My Asha's Kisses (#1) Review
My Asha's Curse (#2) Review

Synopsis: From the BLOOD AND SNOW world comes a brand new series: The EVER AFTER series. 

Asha's Magic is the third volume in this reimagined story of Sleeping Beauty. 

This story will be told over multiple volumes. 

Seventeen-year-old Asha lives in Missoula Montana with her three flitty aunties who aren't really her aunties at all. They're fairy guardians from Syantha and have been tasked with keeping Asha safe. See, Asha is a fairy too. And not just any fairy, but the fairy. Daughter to the king and queen. In this volume Asha learns about the realm she comes from and gets her first taste of what it means to be hunted by those who want her dead. 

The BLOOD AND SNOW World Order 

Blood and Snow 

Revenant in Training 

The Vampire Christopher 

Blood Soaked Promises 

Prey and Magic 

Masquerade’s Moon 

Seal of Gabriel 

Telltale Kisses 

Love Bleeds 

Eye of Abernathy 

Resolved to Rule 

Vampire Ever After 

Cindy Witch 

The Hunter’s Tale 

Gabriel 

After the Kiss 

The Cindy Chronicles 

Vampire Lies 

Vampire Secrets 

A Beauty So Beastly 

Asha's Kisses (2015) 

Asha's Curse (2015) 

Vampire Nights (2015) 

The Professor's Origin (2015) 

A Beauty So Deadly (2016) 

The Gargoyle Realm (2015) 

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Review: RaShelle Workman has done it again! Asha's Magic is another exciting adventure in the Blood and Snow world, and I loved getting to know more about Asha, her curse, her magic, and her world. This volume answered several of the lingering questions I had from the first two volumes, but still brought up more that I hope are answered soon! 

In the other two volumes, we learned that Asha is a fairy princess who has been cursed by her aunt to die on her eighteenth birthday. None of this would have happened if Asha hadn't had her first kiss, and now her magic (which isn't gone, only bound inside of her) can only be awakened by true love's kiss (because what kind of fairy tale would it be without true love's kiss!). Enter Paxton, who may or may not be evil and working for Mirzabel, and who is either her one true love or her evil true love. 

I'm not entirely sure why Asha trusts Paxton, even after learning that he's working for Mirzabel I mean I know she's tired of having her magic bound inside of her - even though she JUST learned she even had magic, but whatever - and thinks that having magic in any form will help her defeat Mirzabel, but I really wish she wasn't so impulsive. She's probably going to get herself killed. And she also kind of treats Lawson like crap, so I'm not surprised that he treats her the same way. She totally deserved that one, although I was surprised he would be so vindictive and jump right back in to his old life. That he didn't even really like.

I enjoyed meeting Mirzabel though, and I thought it was kind of hilarious how nonchalantly she's taking the whole situation. She's basically just waiting around for Asha to die, and doesn't even bother trying to hurry the process along. If Asha will be dead soon anyway, who cares if she dies a few months early? I can't wait to see more of her and find out what her intentions are and why she hates Asha's family so much and has never gotten over the betrayal. 

I'm excited to see what happens next now that Asha's magic has been awakened, and to see what Paxton will do next. Is Asha's magic evil now? Is Paxton truly evil? What is Mirzabel's next move? Where did the Aunties go and why couldn't Asha just wait a couple of hours for them to come back? I have so many questions! If you're looking for an exciting new take on Sleeping Beauty, you will want to read this series. They're all fairly short, so they're quick reading! I'd give this one a 4/5!

--Ashley

Asha's Curse (The Ever After Series #2) by RaShelle Workman - Ashley's Review

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Title: Asha's Curse (Ever After Series #2)

Author: RaShelle Workman

Publication Date: March 28, 2015

My Review of Asha's Kisses

Synopsis: From the BLOOD AND SNOW world comes a brand new series: The EVER AFTER series. 

Asha's Curse is the second volume in this reimagined story of Sleeping Beauty. 

This story will be told over multiple volumes. 

Seventeen-year-old Asha has received her first kiss and that means her life is about to change. With the support of her three flitty aunties, her two best friends, and a gorgeous boy, Asha will uncover a world filled with fantastical creatures she never knew existed. 

The BLOOD AND SNOW World Order 

Blood and Snow 

Revenant in Training 

The Vampire Christopher 

Blood Soaked Promises 

Prey and Magic 

Masquerade’s Moon 

Seal of Gabriel 

Telltale Kisses 

Love Bleeds 

Eye of Abernathy 

Resolved to Rule 

Vampire Ever After 

Cindy Witch 

The Hunter’s Tale 

Gabriel 

After the Kiss 

The Cindy Chronicles 

Vampire Lies 

Vampire Secrets 

A Beauty So Beastly 

Asha's Kisses (2015) 

Asha's Curse (2015) 

Vampire Nights (2015) 

A Beauty So Deadly (2015) 

The Gargoyle Realm (2015)

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Review: RaShelle's Blood and Snow world is a lot of fun, and I love that she keeps expanding it with more classic fairy tale characters. I really enjoyed the first volume in this series, Asha's Kisses, so I jumped on the chance to read Asha's Curse! 

Where Asha's Kisses was just enough to introduce Asha, her friends, and her situation, Asha's Curse picks up shortly after Asha and Lawson start dating. We get to learn more about Asha and her curse, and I really enjoyed seeing how RaShelle incorporated the classic elements of the Sleeping Beauty story into her world. The basics are there - Asha has been cursed to die by a fairy who is pissed at her parents. Instead of being pricked by a spinning wheel though, Asha will die by being stabbed through the heart. So things are a little more intense here. 

There's also a little bit more development in the area of the relationships in this volume. Merida and Tiana end up with boyfriends, and Asha and Lawson are getting along pretty well. There's a lot I like about Lawson, but I'm still not entirely convinced about their relationship. I mean, as long as they're hapy it's all good, but with all of this curse stuff going on, I'm a little wary that Asha hasn't trusted him with any of this information though. I can understand that he might not believe her, but still.

And then we have Paxton. He just appears out of nowhere, and he seems pretty sketchy to me. I've learned in the Blood and Snow world never to trust anyone who just appears and take their word at face value, so I'm really interested in finding out what his true intentions are! I hope we find out more about him in Asha's Curse.

If you've read Asha's Kisses, you definitely want to read this volume! If you're new to RaShelle's Blood and Snow world, you could jump right in with Asha's Kisses - the stories, although connected, still stand well enough on their own. Some characters and places cross back and forth, but the story itself is unique to this series. I'd give this one a 4/5, and I can't wait for the next volume! 

--Ashley

Asha's Kisses (Ever After #1) by RaShelle Workman - Ashley's Review

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Title: Asha's Kisses: The Ever After Series Volume One (Blood & Snow)
Author: RaShelle Workman
Publication Date:  February 14, 2015
Genre: Reinvented Fairy Tale

Synopsis: Volume One in this new Ever After series that retells the story of Sleeping Beauty and takes place in the BLOOD AND SNOW world.

“By day’s end on her eighteenth birthday, she will be stabbed through the heart… and die!” ~ Mizrabel

Seventeen-year-old Asha has always preferred to stay out of the spotlight, but during a rehearsal for her high school's rendition of Romeo and Juliet she realizes that starring in the right kind of role might be better than she thought.

Series Summary: Cursed as a baby by a malevolent sorceress, Asha is left without the protection of her fairy magic. Her parents, fearing for their daughter’s safety, enlist the help of their three most trusted guards—who whisk Asha into the human world under a blanket of magic.

For nearly eighteen years Asha has lived as a normal human, doted on by her three aunts.

Without magic.
Without her parents.
And, without the knowledge of her curse.

But that’s about to change.

One night, a few weeks before graduation, Asha decides to disobey her aunts’ rules and go to a party. When she arrives, there’s a bonfire, lots of beer, and a mysterious guy named Paxton. No one seems to know who he is. Asha can’t stop staring at him. He’s everything her aunts have told her to stay away from.

When Paxton saves her from the overzealous actions of a drunken classmate, their lives become inexplicably intertwined. His touch rouses more than her desire for him. It awakens her long-hidden magic.

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Review: RaShelle's Blood and Snow books are really fascinating to me. I love the way she takes classic fairy tales and manipulates them into something new and exciting. When I found out that the next fairy tale princess she would be tackling was Sleeping Beauty, I knew I had to get my hands on the books ASAP! 

Asha's Kisses is a short prequel story that introduces us to Asha. She's your typical high school girl with a crush on the attractive, popular guy. Since he's in the popular crowd and she's not, her crush was just a fantasy. Until one day, during a rehearsal for the school play, when her dreams become a reality. And then everything changes.

I really enjoyed that this story was just enough to get your feet wet. We get to see Asha interact with her aunts and her best friends (Tiana and Merida, I can't wait to see what RaShelle eventually has in store for them too!), and I thought it was a lot of fun. Asha's aunties are wacky, and they totally reminded me of the fairies in Maleficent. I have so many questions about the characters now (how did Asha end up living with her aunties, anyway?), and it excites me that there's so much mystery around most of them.

This volume has very little magic in it, which worked out ok since this is basically an introduction to the new characters. There's a little hint of what's to come, and it definitely left me wanting more. I need to know what the curse is, how Asha came to live in the human world, what type of magic she has or has been cursed by, and who her parents are! 

RaShelle has a fantastic way with these fairy tales, and I love how all of the volumes in the Blood and Snow world are so interconnected. I am really looking forward to finding out more about Asha and how she and her friends and family are a part  of the world RaShelle has already established, and how her story adds more depth and excitement to that world. I would recommend this to anyone who is a fan of reimagined fairy tales, especially if you're familiar with RaShelle's other Blood and Snow books. And even if you aren't, you can jump right in with Asha's Kisses and it will be fine! A 4/5, and I can't wait for the next volume in this series! 


--Ashley

Vampire Secrets (Blood & Snow Season 2, Vol 2) by RaShelle Workman - Ashley's Review

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Title: Vampire Secrets (Blood & Snow Season 2, Vol 2)
Author: RaShelle Workman
Publication Date: September 14, 2014

My Vampire Lies Review
My Blood & Snow Vol. 1 Review
My A Beauty So Beastly Review

Synopsis: A dream is a wish your heart makes...

It's been a month since Jasmine agreed to the wish that would keep Laeddin safe. By all accounts she should be happy. She's attending high school, hanging out with friends, and spending time with Laeddin. But she isn't. Ever since the sorceress ripped away a part of her, she hasn't felt like herself.

To make matters worse, the man with red eyes, the one that haunted her dreams, is appearing in real life. And demonic creatures keep showing up in Salem. The question on both counts is why?

Jasmine must figure out who the man is and what the creatures want. Thankfully, she isn't alone. Laeddin, Peter, Zoe, and some friends from the mansion next door will help.

And then there's the sorceress. she's using what she took from Jasmine to inflict havoc on the human realm as well as other realms.

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Review: Ok, first of all, I absolutely love this cover. I think it's my favorite of the Blood and Snow books. I just love how Jasmine's dress is white and there are black feathers everywhere, especially after the loss of her wings. I also really like all of the small details, like the genie lamp in the title. I cannot wait to have this gorgeous book on my shelves. 

Although this book picks up a month after the end of Vampire Lies, it doesn't feel like that much time has passed... and yet, it also feels like an eternity. Jasmine has moved on, but everything is so different. Jasmine is no longer dependent on blood, her wings are gone, and she's miserable despite having everything she wished for. I really felt for her, and I really just kept hoping that things were going to pick up. Oh, she's also got these crazy visions and a creepy visitor. 

I really enjoyed seeing Troy again in this book. I first met him in A Beauty So Beastly, but it's interesting to see how these stories all run parallel to each other and affect characters across the country. He's still upset over the events in A Beauty So Beastly, and I thought it was really nice that he and Jasmine can find comfort for their individual problems in each other. I enjoyed watching their friendship blossom and grow in to something more, and I was so happy for Jasmine that she had finally found a healthy relationship. 

I do wish we had seen more of Laeddin, Zoe, and Peter - they're around, but they pop off to go take care of things in other realms and it's a little frustrating to not know what's going on. I mean, we get the basics, but I wanted to know more! Hopefully there will be more in later books, and although it didn't lessen my enjoyment of Jasmine's story, I found myself with more questions than answers. 

Vampire Secrets is, overall, a really fantastic continuation of the Blood and Snow world. We get to meet new characters, see familiar ones, and witness the consequences of Jasmine's wish. And then there's that ending! I cannot wait to find out what the consequences will be, although I'm pretty sure I'm going to not really like the outcome.... especially since the consequences have not been favorable so far. I will definitely be on the look-out for the next book, and would definitely recommend this book to anyone who has read Vampire Lies. Also, I would recommend the series to any fans of fractured fairy tales! 4/5!

--Ashley

Vampire Lies (Blood & Snow Season 2, Vol 1) by RaShelle Workman - Ashley's Review

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Title: Vampire Lies (Blood & Snow Season 2, Volume 1)
Author: RaShelle Workman
Publication Date: April 14, 2014

My Blood & Snow Volume 1 Review
My A Beauty So Beastly Review

Synopsis: Eyes like violet sapphires. Wings of smoldering fire. Consume your true love's blood. Become the Eternal Vampire.

Once upon a time there lived a vampire with wings and the genie who loved her...

Born of the seven magics, Jasmine is different in every way, including the obnoxious wings on her back courtesy of the original Vampires. She wants to be normal, to be a regular teenaged girl.

When a gorgeous dark-haired boy named Laeddin shows up and promises to sneak her away from all her problems and hide her in the human world, she agrees. 

But an evil lurks in her nightmares, a man with red eyes. It doesn’t take long for Jasmine to realize that no matter how far she tries to run from who she is, he’s only a dream away. He wants her. He needs her. He acts as though he loves her. 

It’s becoming harder and harder to tell the difference between the path that’ll lead to her happily ever after, and the path that’ll lead to her destruction as well as all magic.

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Review: I honestly don't think I've ever seen or heard of or read any retelling of Aladdin in which Jasmine is a vampire and the daughter of Snow White, and Aladdin (Laeddin) is a genie. So when I read the synopsis for this book, I knew I had to read it! And I can't believe I waited so long - this book was absolutely fantastic. 

Although I definitely should have read all of season 1 first before I started reading season 2... I think it would have been really interesting to see all of the similarities and all of the background and characters from the previous season all woven into Jasmine's story and making appearances. I mean, don't get me wrong, you could totally read this as a standalone series. There's enough background information to know what's going on and who is who and the major details of what happened in the past. It's just always nice to be in on the secrets! Also, there are some minor spoilers for season 1, so if you plan on reading it and hate spoilers, definitely don't read this book first.

I had this really frustrating love-hate relationship with Jasmine for most of this book. I can totally understand how Jasmine would want to be a normal teenager, and I loved the parallel to the original/the Disney film, but there were times when she just complains SO much and I wanted to slap her. I think it really kept her from being too stagnant though, because at least she had a little bit of personality and began to see the error of her ways. 

The plot moves along pretty quickly in this book, and I was surprised when I flipped the page on my Kindle and... it was over! I was definitely more wrapped up in this story that I thought, and RaShelle's fantastic writing left me wanting more. I enjoyed meeting all of the kids at Jasmine's high school, and seeing familiar faces from A Beauty So Beastly. I also thought it was interesting how Jasmine's wish had such dire consequences. Nothing is ever as easy as making a wish, and I'm interested to see how that will play out with her remaining wishes.

I also really enjoy how RaShelle incorporates all of the fairy tales in to one series. You've got Beauty & the Beast hanging out over in A Beauty So Beastly, Snow White, Jasmine & Aladdin, and even Maleficent! I love how everyone exists in the same world with their own stories. I'm really looking forward to reading more of the books in this world, and especially reading the next book, Vampire Secrets. If you're looking for a series that takes every fairy tale you know and spins it on its head, you should definitely read these books! 4/5.


--Ashley

Blood & Snow Volume 1 [Audiobook] by Rashelle Workman - Ashley's Review

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Title: Blood and Snow Volume 1: Blood and Snow, Revenant in Training, The Vampire Christopher, Blood Soaked Promises
Author: Rashelle Workman
Narrated By: Rosanna Weigant
Release Date: August 6, 2014

My A Beauty So Beastly Review

Synopsis: "Lips red as rubies, hair dark as night. Drink your true love's blood, become the Vampire, Snow White."

Every thousand years, the vampire queen selects a new body, always the fairest in the land, and this time she's chosen snow white.

Blood and Snow: Snow White lives in Salem, Massachusetts, with her dad, stepmother, and her cat, Gatsby. Her entire life she's been teased for her fairy tale name, and the fact that her seven best friends happen to be guys whose names begin with the same letters as the seven dwarves.

Everything changes on a trip into Boston, where an unseen stranger bites her, and she's transformed into something not quite human.

Revenant in Training: Snow has been transformed into a revenant - not quite human and not quite vampire. She must discover how to live with the changes, hopefully without killing anyone.

The Vampire Christopher: As a revenant, Snow White craves blood. Especially the blood of her Hunter. But will drinking from him save or enslave her?

Blood Soaked Promises: Snow White must come to terms with her bloodlust. It's one thing to drink the blood of her Hunter, something else entirely to drink the blood of a human.

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Review: I love retellings of classic stories. Especially fairy tales. I love when an author takes something so timeless and well-known and well-loved as the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves and completely transforms it into something different. This was definitely the case with Blood & Snow, and I'm left wondering how I had never read these novelletes before! 

Blood & Snow Volume 1 is a collection of the first four novelletes in the first season of Blood & Snow - Blood and Snow, Revenant in Training, The Vampire Christopher, and Blood Soaked Promises. Although each individual story is very short, they come together to make something that's just really fantastic. Snow White is your average, clumsy teenager who is just trying to make it through high school with the help of her best friend, Cindy, and her neighbors, the seven "brothers" who have all been adopted by Professor Pops. She also has a thing for Gabe, one of the brothers. 

But then, she's mysteriously bitten by some random guy and now she's on her way to becoming a vampire! So now, in addition to trying not to fall flat on her face as she stumbles through track practice and trying to decide what to do about Gabe and still graduate high school, she's got to worry about all the fun things that come along with being a vampire. I really enjoyed watching her transformation, and I think RaShelle's excellent writing style really helped me to connect with Snow even though I've never been in a similar situation.

As far as the audiobook and the narration go, I thought it was pretty decent. I'm not an audiobook aficionado or anything, but the narrator held my attention for most of the book and made it easy to decipher when different people were talking. I kind of zoned out near the beginning and had to go back and listen to the first chapter or so of the first novellete, but once I got back into the story it seemed to be alright.

I will definitely be continuing this series - the ending was such a crazy cliffhanger and it made me wish I had Vol 2 ready to go! If you enjoy stories about vampires or modern retellings of fairy tales or Snow White or any combination of those, then you should definitely check out Blood and Snow! And also A Beauty So Beastly, which is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast set in the same world. A 4/5! 


--Ashley