Review: VAMPIRE SECRETS by RASHELLE WORKMAN

Title: Vampire Secrets (Blood and Snow Season Two)

Author: RaShelle Workman

Series: Blood and Snow Season 2, #2

Release Date: September 14, 2014

Age Group: Young Adult

Genre: Fractured Fairytale/Urban Fantasy

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A dream is a wish your heart makes... It's been a month since Jasmine agreed to the wish that would keep Laeddin safe. By all accounts she should be happy. She's attending high school, hanging out with friends, and spending time with Laeddin. but she isn't. Ever since the sorceress ripped away a part of her, she hasn't felt like herself. To make matters worse, the man with red eyes, the one that haunted her dreams, is appearing in real life. And demonic creatures keep showing up in Salem. The question on both counts is why? Jasmine must figure out who the man is and what the creatures want. Thankfully, she isn't alone. Laeddin, Peter, Zoe, and some friends from the mansion next door will help. And then there's the sorceress. she's using what she took from Jasmine to inflict havoc on the human realm as well as other realms.

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Review
RaShelle Workman is the undisputable queen of the fractured fairytale genre and Vampire Secrets is no exception to this rule.
It is now one month since Jasmine's encounter with Maleficent, where she sacrificed a part of herself to save Laeddin. Jasmine is emotional and incomplete without her vampire abilities and black wings, which distinguished her from other vampires and she is still adjusting to life as a human.
Vampire Secrets is set after A Beauty So Beastly and the connection RaShelle Workman made between the two retellings is continued in this story, as we watch Troy struggling with the loss of Cole. His sadness bonds him to Jasmine and they form a comfortable friendship, which quickly develops into something more for them both. Although I relished every moment Troy and Jasmine share, I found Jasmine's indecision about her feelings disconcerting and was unsure about the 'love square' which followed. Laeddin has an indispensable role in Vampire Secrets and Christopher's appearance adds a dangerous sexual tension to the story, but I always prefer a vanilla romantic plot! However, this is a very personal choice and I think for most readers this element will add to the story's intrigue and excitement.
RaShelle Workman is able to build her urban fantasy/paranormal plot with the addition of new characters like the Akuma, who fit perfectly alongside the existing vampires, shapeshifters and other magical species. The Akuma and the threat they pose to Jasmine and her group of friends heightens the suspenseful atmosphere, making the story even more compelling.
Any fans of RaShelle Workman will adore Vampire Secrets, the ending of which leaves us gasping and breathless! For any new readers I suggest grabbing the first season of Blood and Snow quickly and catching up before Vampire Nights is released!
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