Rebel Bitten

Blood Alliance, Book 4

De: Lexi C. Foss

Narrado por: Sarah Puckett, Kale Williams

Once upon a time, humankind ruled the world while lycans and vampires lived in secret.

This is no longer that time.

Willow

Run, run, run!

They're chasing me, even into my dreams. And when I awake, I see him. Striking blue eyes with a hint of the devil inside. He's my savior and my worst nightmare combined. Because he owns me. He found me. He saved me.

But I don't want to be owned. I want to be free. Even if it kills me.

Ryder

I needed a diversion, a plaything, something to distract me from this perpetual boredom. And she appeared as if the Almighty above had heard my prayers. Or, more accurately, the devil. Because I'm not a good man. Humanity died inside me long ago. It was what I needed to survive.

But she's such a pretty little thing. I think I'll keep her and make her mine. At least for a little while. Humans are so fragile, after all.

Welcome to Ryder Region.

It might not be mine yet, but it will be soon.

For I haven't lived this long by playing nice.

I prefer to bite.

©2020 Lexi C. Foss (P)2020 Lexi C. Foss

Action packed and scorching hot!

Rebel indeed! Ryder and Willow are a force to be reckoned with, for each other, and for those who come after them. After she escapes a brutal breeding camp barely alive, Ryder decides to help Willow when her fighting spirit intrigues him. Ryder is not your typical vampire royal. He essentially despises this new world order created by Lilith, and has spent the last century as a recluse, avoiding the outside world as much as possible. Willow, as a human, had hoped to become a vigil, but is sent instead to the breeding camps, where she fought daily for her life. The relationship between them at first is very much a master/plaything type dynamic, as they tiptoe around each other trying to figure out what’s between them. As things progress, sparks ignite, and the passion is infernal. Ryder finds himself wanting something he never thought he would and Willow finds herself wanting something she never thought she should.

The story here is full of action. Ryder has piqued the ire of Lilith by claiming territory and not bothering to follow her rules, and the other royals are out for his blood because they want the territory he claimed. Ryder is one of the oldest vampires alive, and has the battle and strategic prowess to match. His best friend, and only progeny, Damien, is his perfect compliment. Their camaraderie is fantastic, the back and forth jabs and snark, as well as the respect and consideration for each other is fantastic. As the female lead, Willow isn’t a shrinking violet. She can pack a serious punch and stands her own ground as she finds her feet in their dynamic relationship. A force to be reckoned with, especially towards the final climactic confrontation.

There are so many other aspects that make this story fantastic, and they are often the little touches. Ryder’s interactions with the AI are hysterical, and his conversations and attitude with Lilith are priceless. These little things pull the story together so much better and make it that much more fun to indulge.

And the narrators! Oh my goodness, the narrators. They are fantastic. Sarah has essentially become the brand female voice for this author, and Kale is quickly becoming my favorite male voice in her stories. They bring these stories to a whole new level with life and emotion, and make the book that much more enjoyable.

Who doesn’t love a rebel

Another one bites the dust…. No pun intended for all the biting and the smell of death in the air with this book.

I could listen to Kale williams narrate his grocery list 😂 as he is incredibly talented managing the multiple accents.

A few plot holes/things I would have loved addressed further which caused the 4 star rating over 5 but still an amazing addition the series and ahhhh King Jace is next!!!

Ryder & Willow have my heart

I’ll admit Ryder immediately captured my attention at the end of the last book. And the intro to this one?! It completely set the tone for the novel and was amazing. Truly. Also, Willow’s fighter spirit was one of my absolute favorite things throughout the book. The plot 10/10, characters 10/10, narrators 10/10. So far this has been my favorite in the series hands down!

Lovedddd It!!

Ok, Hands down this is my favorite of the series! I loved Ryder and Willow. Not only for their intense chemistry from the start, but a lot happens in this book that makes it the turning point for the series. We get to see other characters from previous books as well, which I love. Kale and Sarah do an amazing job narrating. If you haven’t started this series yet, WTF are you waiting for, do it now! Have fun!

If Batman was a Vampire

The voice mixed with the words all cocky and powerful. He said "Maybe you'll figure me out one day" That's when I decided he was Batman. Lol

Lexi, you are the queen!! So much talent!

Rebel Bitten is the fourth installment in the Blood Alliance series. Let me just say that if you haven’t read the previous books in this series, do that now so that you can enjoy this book to its full extent.

Ryder- an ancient royal who doesn’t fall in line with the Blood Alliance societal rules and Willow, a mortal who was placed in a breeder camp at the last Blood Day meet in a twist of fate. Put the two of these characters together and not only do you have steamy romance but they are a force to be reckoned with. There are some major turning points within this book that’s has me anticipating the next book with pure excitement to see where this society is heading.

The narrators Kale and Sarah did an amazing job at bringing these characters and their stories to life! You could feel the emotion with their readings and can’t wait to hear upcoming stories in the future. Lexi is such a talented writer that never disappoints!

Amazing story as always with Lexi C. Foss's books!

I love Ryder *sigh*...he is one of my favorites. I love does he is the rule breaker who does not fall in line with society. Willow is an amazing character too. All her life she fought and she does not stop no matter what she goes through. I am never disappointed with Lexi's. I get suck into the book and never what to leave. The characters are always so strong and lovable. I cant say enough about Sarah and Kale. They are fabulous narrators! They bring such heart, personality, and love to the characters. I could listen to them all day!

Cannot get enough of this world!!

“This world is dark. Humans are slaves. Vampires and Lycans rule the world, because we’re the superior species.”

If you’re coming into this series now, stop! Start at book 1! It’s so worth it and fun knowing a bit more about the world and some of the other characters. (Also every second of Foss’s writing you can get is absolutely worthwhile!)

Foss is most definitely a bit twisted—I hope she doesn’t mind me saying this, as I mean it as a positive remark—creating dark worlds, unique characters and expertly weaving them together.

She also weaves danger, humor, wit, and real feels and all the while a major, world-altering war is brewing. Reading the books in this world is an adrenaline-filled experience.

“He had just slain an entire room of evil in a way I could only dream of accomplishing.” —Willow, ‘Rebel Bitten’.

5 stars.
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️


*If you read for steamy scenes, there are some in this read which are clearly mind-blowing for the characters, and as always with Foss, they do manage to NOT be the same old steamy scenes that many romance authors write over and over again. They contain originality and atypical play. (Personally, I read more for the dark world, corruption, plot twists, etc. but these scenes serve to fuel much of that as well!)

*I cannot recommend this series hard enough … but if you’re thin-skinned, it may not be for you. It’s got some absolutely beautifully, brilliantly dark undertones.



Audio:
Kale Williams is amazing and whoa … that is one sexy voice.
Sarah Puckett is a fave of mine as well, though her penchant for mis-prounciation does trip me up at times. Overall 4-star performance from her, combined with a 5-star performance from Kale.

I wish this never ended!!

another FANTASTIC installment in this series!! I really cannot get enough. the story is edge of your seat amazing and the narration brings it so vividly to life!!
BRING ME MORE!!

WOWOW!!!!

BEST ONE YET! I loved it. The best part, of course, is the male narrator. Yummmmy. The storyline is great and very suspenseful. I loved all the characters and sub characters. This story keeps building and building. Please note that you should read this series in order. I knocked this book out in 1 day. Heading to the next book. Happy Listening!