Monday, May 15, 2023

Strigoi 6: A Hardy Pastime by Tony-Paul de Vissage

 Is it love in the air—or something else?

 About the Book: With the twins, Ladd and Andrew, hip-deep in wedding plans, newlyweds Dan and Ana contemplating the adoption of a newborn Mischa, and Xandi, the adopted sister, in the throes of new love, all seems in control—except for that lingering uncertainty of knowing whether the clan is finally free from the vendetta carried out by Mircea Ravagiu. Just as Marek and Maggie Vanater, a descendant of his first love Lily-Magda, decide to advance their relationship, Diana, the sister thought to be long-dead, appears with a child in tow. Is she want she presents to be—or something more sinister? One never knows with the Second Species who are governed by centuries old rules and regulations which continue to wreak havoc with the lives of all involved with the Strigoi clan and its members.

Our Review: With Strigoi 6, A Hardy Pastime, the author focuses on emotions and motives of the characters. The reader never questions the characters’ actions because de Vissage is always there with short clear explanations of past history. The pace continues to be fast and the action non-stop. As it moves toward a satisfying conclusion, we are left to wonder what will happen to finally force Marek’s decision to declare himself Intamplare, return to Carpathius and challenge the current Prince Cyprian, then establish himself as Domnitor and invoke new laws governing relations between Adventurieri and Deomi. Stay tuned.

On a scale of 1-5, Strigoi: A Hardy Pastime deserves a 6.

Kat Henry Doran, Wild Women Reviews

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