Of Wicked Blood - Dark Fantasy Novel | Supernatural Thriller Book for Adults | Perfect for Gothic Horror Lovers & Late-Night Reading

4.7 stars! While it was a little slow out of the gate, with some world building to do, the story picked up steam and held on tight. A gripping urban paranormal fantasy, set in a small village in France believed to be the heart of magic (even claiming to be the home to the most witch trials in Europe, the Salem of the east). But despite the local lore and the tradition steeped lives of the locals, not many truly believe in the old stories of magic. The main characters, Slate and Cadence couldn’t be more different. Him from a rough childhood in the foster system, living the live of a prissions thief, while she grew up with her father in this French college town full of lore and history. He’s so jaded that when he finds out that his birth parents were from that small town, and he is sent for to claim his birthright and inheritance, his anger and spite end up propelling them all into a world of magic and death that none of them truly thought was real.As things get going, the story moves as a good pace. They are looking for the four pieces of the quatrefoil, and each piece comes with its own demons to battle. Out side of this journey, we get the budding relationship between Cadence and Slate. And Slate is one of the characters that you can’t help but like. He’s cocky, confident, and charming, and hides his feelings well. He’s got just that right blend of charm and ego that make him easy to get sucked in by. And Cadence, while young and naive, she’s also strong and confident. They’re romance is definitely a slow burn, but it’s sweet and young, and it’s nice watching it unfold.Overall, the story is very engaging, with touches of humor woven throughout, and in the end we’re left with just enough questions to keep up wanting more (yay for another book!) but with enough closure that you’re not falling all over yourself with the wait. The narrators do a great job, their voices fitting the characters quite perfectly, and easily pulling you into the story even more. The two POVs are well suited, and give a overall well rounded view of the story. Excited to see where the next book will take the story from here!