The Dangerous Ones
"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
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Community Reviews
Addictive and sworn-worthy, The Dangerous Ones has one irresistible vampire and a kick-ass warrior as they fight through the civil war.
The Dangerous Ones is perfect for fans of Justine Ireland’s Dread Nation. Instead of zombies, we’ve got Vampires and a steamy romance between one colored warrior woman and a dashing white centuries-old vamp.
Storytelling
I absolutely loved this novel. I could not put it down. Jerusalem is such a fantastic warrior, and the story begins with her running away from the plantation on which she was enslaved.
But instead of running, she stops and kills everyone hunting her, including a vampire. Her mother always told her to find something to be good. It turns out it’s killing vamps.
I loved her tone and narration, just the ferocity behind the storytelling. If I had let myself, I probably would have finished this novel in a day.
It was addictive and so challenging to put down. The pacing was incredible, moving and developing the plot fantastically.
The Dangerous Ones switches POVs sometimes twice in the same chapter to Alexie and then back to Jerusalem. And all without breaking the pace of the novel.
I loved that because we got to see their relationship blossom. He’s so in love with her, and it’s the sweetest thing how protective of her. But she’s not a girl who needs saving or protecting. They respect each other, trust each other, and protect each other. They are a team, and it’s the most wholesome thing in the world.
Final Thoughts
I absolutely loved The Dangerous Ones. It’s unputdownable, fierce, and perfect for anyone who wants a little steamy vampire romance in their storytelling.
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