ARC Review: The Emerald Lily (Vampire Blood #4) by Juliette Cross

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The Emerald Lily Book Cover The Emerald Lily
Vampire Blood #4
Juliette Cross
Paranormal Romance
Entangled Publishing
January 29th 2018
eBook
200
NetGalley

 

When Princess Vilhelmina Dragomir is awakened from her hellish sleep with a blood kiss from a handsome stranger, she learns that much has changed while she’s been away. The armies of the Black Lily and the vampire Crown have amassed and are on the brink of war.

No romantic entanglements, no family. Mikhail Romanov, Captain of the Bloodguard, took a vow when he joined the Bloodguard. But he never planned for the gut-punching attraction he would feel for the untouchable princess. He must keep his focus, though. In order to avenge his family, it’s essential he help Mina claim her crown and keep his damn hands off of her.

But Mina sets her heart on the elusive captain, and keeping his focus on the great battle ahead becomes harder and harder. While they're making plans, the evil King Dominik has been making some of his own. This time, he will show no mercy to the Princess…

 

 

The Emerald Lily is the fourth and final book in the Vampire Blood series by Juliette Cross.

Danger, Intrigue, Subterfuge, & Romance.

This series captured me from the very first book with it’s unique twist on fairy tails and vampires. I can’t express how much I’ve loved this series, diving into the books, and being taken away. In The Emerald Lily we get Sleeping Beauty, which is my favorite fairy tail, next to Beauty and the Beast.

WOW! I didn’t think Ms. Cross could surprise me anymore then I’ve already been in this series, but she did. I was not expecting the mind-blowing and extraordinary moments delivered throughout the story and that introduction gripped me and gave a taste of what is to come.

I loved Mikhail who is the Captain of the Bloodguard, a renegade vampire group and Princess Vilhelmina Dragomir who has been cursed and put into a blood sleep by the evil Queen.

Cross teases us throughout the book about a secret that Mikhail has been keeping as well as what our Fair Princess is to become in order to save the humans and vampires who have suffered under the evil Queen and her son’s rule. I was not expecting several of the heart-stopping moments or the secrets that came to life. Even when the final battle happens, we know in war not everyone comes out alive or unscathed, and those loses had me in tears.

I absolutely loved the story about how the hearthstone came to be. I loved seeing everyone come together; Cinderella (The Black Lily), Red Riding Hood (The Red Lily), Snow White (The White Lily), and now Sleeping Beauty. It all felt like a wonderful way to conclude. Loved the hidden secrets and was surprised by what Vihlemina becomes.

The Emerald Lily delivered on all fronts and concluded the series marvelously. I’m sad to see this series end, but wow what a way to end it all.

Rated: 5 Stars

*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy provided by Entangled Publishing, LLC via NetGalley with the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own.

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Juliette is a multi-published author of paranormal and urban fantasy romance. She calls lush, moss-laden Louisiana home where she lives with her husband, four kids, and black lab named Kona. From the moment she read JANE EYRE as a teenager, she fell in love with the Gothic romance–brooding characters, mysterious settings, persevering heroines, and dark, sexy heroes. Even then, she not only longed to read more books set in Gothic worlds, she wanted to create her own.

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I'm an outdoor sun loving reader living near San Fransisco. I’m a mother, wife, animal & book lover. I'm the owner, reviewer & mind behind Angel’s Guilty Pleasures. My favorite animals are horses & dogs. As for reading I love all things paranormal & urban fantasy & my favorite shifters are dragons.

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12 comments on “ARC Review: The Emerald Lily (Vampire Blood #4) by Juliette Cross”

  1. […] Check out my review HERE […]

  2. I’ve got to try this series. It has been a while since I’ve read a vampire book.

  3. Oh wow, Angela! This sounds really, really good. And I am looking for more vampire stories to adorn my kindle these days, so the timing is perfect.
    Great review!

    • Glad you enjoyed my review. This series captured me from the first book. I really enjoyed the unique spin on the world, vampires, characters, and more. I’m hoping we get more on those side-characters in the series, but if not this was a great ending. Hope you enjoy if/when you get a chance to read.

  4. You have totally put this series on my radar! I am really intrigued!

    • Glad to hear it. Hope you enjoy!

  5. Fabulous review Angela,I loved it!!! Can’t wait to start this series!!! Shared on all my socials!!

    • Glad you liked my review. Thank you for sharing and I hope you enjoy the series. It’s lots of fun!

  6. Wow Angela this sounds really good

    • It was really good. I really like this series. I’m hoping we get some more in this world, maybe on a few side-characters that showed up. ^_^

  7. I tried one or 2 books by the author that I enjoyed. I should try more!

    • I love her Morgan’s aka Dragon characters/series. This Vampire world was fun and unique.