Review: Soul Kissed Review
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 10, 2012
I am a lucky lucky girl to have recieved this ARC in exchange for my honest review. I didn't think that ANYTHING could be as epic and emotional as Courtney Cole's Bloodstone saga, but believe me if you loved that series than you will fall head over heels for this book, I know I did!In the last series we are introduced to the character Empusa, daughter of the the goddess of witchcraft, Hecate. Due to a curse laid upon her by her father, she is forced to consume human souls and human blood to keep her immortality. In addition to this, she must also keep hidden from her evil father, who would destroy her utterly if he found her. She holds no realy hope of ever eluding her curse. Until one day she meets Brennan, who is the nephew of a sick man who Em had just recently fed on. As soon as they touch they discover that they have a deep soul connection; they are electrified by each others touch and cannot bear to be apart. As they grow closer, Empusa learns that there is more to Brennan that meets the eye, and that there are even more hidden secrets about her curse...and the moonstone bracelet she wears.I really really loved this book. Courtney Cole is one of the rare, gifted authors that can write about soul mates and true love without it feeling fake, forced, or corny. Is there anything more romantic than the thought of finding your soul mate? I doubt it! The connection between Empusa and Brennan is nothing short of exhilirating. It was great to watch their love unfold.I also enjoyed all the mythology that flowed through this book. Part of Empusa's journey involves her traveling to Poseidon's underwater kingdom and it was really awesome to see that described in vivid detail and to learn more about Poseidon's character (even if he turned out to be a bit of a prick ;) ).Ah,the ending left me craving so much more of these characters and this story! It was just so good! I can't wait to find out what happends next! This is a fantastic first book in a great new series!