We’re celebrating the release of A Dream of Blood and Magic, a gothic fantasy romance by Olivia Boothe! Pre-order now or get you copy on June 12th!
A Dream of Blood and Magic (Spirit Marked Book 1)
Publication Date: June 12, 2024
Genre: Gothic Fantasy Romance
Underworld meets Kingdom of the Wicked in this forbidden love, rivals to lovers, high stakes, slow-burn gothic contemporary fantasy romance.
Series Tropes:
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- Vampires, witches, and other supernatural creatures
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- Chosen One
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- Forbidden Love
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- Rivals to Lovers (Meant to be rivals who become lovers)
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- Forced Proximity
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- A bargain that leads to more
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- Spirit-Bonded (fated mates)
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- Slow Burn (couple doesn’t become an item until book 2, but the tension is built in book 1)
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- Found Family
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- High Stakes quest
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- Portal Magic
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- Elemental Magic
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- Time Travel
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- Spirit Guardians (familiars)
- Good vs evil
A SINISTER DARKNESS BREWS, SOWING THE SEEDS OF WAR. AND AT THE CENTER OF IT ALL IS A YOUNG WITCH WILLING TO RISK IT ALL TO SAVE THOSE SHE LOVES.
When a mysterious crow crash-lands through Avery Jaxon’s Brooklyn apartment window, awakening the elemental magic dormant in her veins, Avery soon discovers her entire life has been a skillfully woven lie, and that even her new avian friend holds secrets of its own, including the answers to her shrouded past.
But pulling back the veil is only the beginning. An ancient prophecy has been set in motion, thrusting Avery into a centuries-old supernatural war between witches and vampires.
Seeking to harness Avery’s rare and ancient power, the most notorious dark arts witch hive in the world is on the hunt to find Avery before she’s captured by Kane, a vampire sworn to protect humankind from the next Spirit Marked—a foretold witch with such immense, raw magic, it will threaten to destroy all life on Earth.
Now, to save humanity and protect her friends, Avery must learn to control her potent magic, all while building an alliance with the warrior vampire sent to seize her. Their destinies are more entwined than either could have ever foreseen. But despite the magic that binds their paths and the enigmatic attraction growing between them, Avery struggles to trust the man born to be her enemy.
However, Kane’s not the only vampire thirsting for the honeyed taste of Avery’s blood…someone else also seeks to wage a war against her heart.
In the end, Avery must not only grapple with the painful truth behind her family’s past, but she’ll need to accept the journey laid out before her. For not only do the lives of those she loves depend on it, but so do the lives of every mortal and immortal creature alike.
Intended for audiences 18 years+
Triggers:
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- Blood and gore
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- Death and violence
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- Explicit language
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- Some sexually explicit content
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- Stalking
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- Abductions
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- Mention of young girls being trafficked for blood
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- Animal death (vampire killing a boar and drinking its blood)
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- Commentary on childhood trauma due to losing parents at a young age and having a bad experience being in the foster care system
- Commentary on mental health due to childhood trauma, such as feelings of abandonment, betrayal, and issues with authority
Review:
Yes! This was fantastic! From the moment I picked up the book I was captivated by this world of vampires and witches! I loved the story and adored the characters!
Avery was a down to earth girl who was easy to root for. She was swept up in a world she had no understanding of and only sought to do her best to survive.
Kane was a determined morally grey vampire who was doing his best to prevent further bloodshed. There’s still parts of his past that remain a mystery and I look forward to uncovering more of them!
I enjoyed the other POVs throughout and other characters as well! Shadow is one of my favorites and I hope we’ll see more of him!
I highly recommend this especially if you love multiple POVs, enemies to lovers, magic, familiars, found family, vampires, chosen one vibes, forbidden love, forced proximity, high stakes, ancient prophecies, and so much more!!
Thank you to Olivia Booth and R&R Book Tours for an arc!
About the Author
REAL LOVE AS IT IS. MESSY. COMPLICATED. AND SINFULLY ADDICTIVE.
Olivia Boothe is a contemporary romance and fantasy author.
Born in Colombia and raised in New Jersey since the age of eight, Olivia always dreamed of becoming a storyteller. Now, she enjoys crafting novels with deep, layered plots because romance is not just about the first kiss and the happily ever after, it’s about everything in between.
In addition to writing, Olivia loves reading across all genres, binge watching her favorite TV shows, and hanging out on Tuesday nights with her girlfriends for wine, snacks, and junk-TV therapy. Olivia lives in Northern New Jersey with her hubby, three boys, and a mini Aussie named Rosie.
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