The Tithing

The Sacrifice Duet, Book 1

By: A. Zavarelli, Natasha Knight

Narrated by: Stefanie Kay, Dane Anderson

Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

An ancient curse. Two families bound. A forbidden love.

When the Wildbloods presented their daughters to me on the night of the Tithing, they knew what was to come for the chosen girl.

The crescent moon that marked Willow made her mine. I had no choice but to take her.

Destiny determined our fates long before we were born, laying our roles out for us.

A sacrifice would be made. A tithe paid. Only then would our families be free, at least until the next payment came due.

I would have done my duty as Penitent. I tried.

But no one counted on the lion falling in love with the lamb.

And loving Willow could cost me everything.

©2023 Natasha Knight, A. Zavarelli (P)2024 Natasha Knight, A. Zavarelli

Sacrifice or Love whaat do you choose?

The Sacrifice Duet the IVI Society World they're fantastic stories, enlightment regarding the ways of The Society.

This time, we have the Wildblood and the Delacroix families with a feud that continues to bring them together over a centuries old curse. Each Wildblood female to be born with the half moon mark must marry the first born Delacroix as a tithing, where both will be part of a sacrifice. But Azrael is not the first born, He was a twin which his brother was not found worthy of the Delacroix according to the grandmother. What said sacrifice entails is not yet clear, but the whispers of a remote past show spilled blood and lives lost.
These are the ways of The Society, one ruled by men, among men arcaic, ancient and powerful beyond measure, IVI governs with an iron fist, being the judge, jury and executioner for those daring to disobey.

Suspicion, rebelion and defiance go both ways, mostly from Willow's part, understandable, since she marries Azrael and now resides in his estate, being welcomed by his brother and sister, but not their grandmother. As so, every defense is an opportunity for annoying her and Willow has her trumps. Herbs, potions, stones and spells are her protection to all evil, but her intuition is the most powerful of all. Focus and attention, make Willow see clear and without filters.

Uncertainity soon becomes admiration, desire and want, against all odds and they are falling in love and falling hard...
Azrael is internally conflicted between his feelings and his duty to the family. He knows what the what the future brings, but his heart is not in sync with the scriptures and the will to turn things around is a promise he pretends to accomplish. The only thing he asks Willow is for her trust. Now not only is the century long feud, now another evil is hunting Willow trying to eliminate all witches of the evil and their sights are on Willow.
Who will Willow fall fate to...The Delacroix or the Witch hunters? Will Azrael save her or will Willow fate be met?

Great story

I really enjoyed the story overall. However, there were some parts that were a little hard to get through. The grandma is the most annoying thing on the planet and I hope she gets what’s coming to her. Azrael needs a swift kick in the behind as well but can’t wait for book 2.

The Sacrifice and The Choice

The Tithing is the first in the Sacrifice duet. Willow is a witch and is the sacrifice. Azrael is forced to marry and will be forced to sacrifice Willow. There is something more going on, especially with the curse that involves with Azrael and Willow’s families. Azrael’s grandmother has a lot to do with going on. This is a good start to the duet.

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!

My jaw is still hanging open! I'm scared, nervous and cannot wait to get to book 2! These two authors know how to grasp my focus immediately and keep me guessing !

Secret Societies, Witches, Curses

This is a whole different world, within a secret society there's a sacrifice to be made to keep the curse at bay. Or so they think.
The cliffhanger left me wanting more, I need to know what is happening.
The characters make you love and hate them, except the grandmother, I have no love for her, and Rebecca, you can't hate her.
The narration was so well done, it elevated the story for me.

I’m a fan of these two amazing authors collaboration!!!

What an amazing story!! Willow knows she’s the “chosen one” from the time she is young. The one who will be given to the family who has tormented her family for generations… but she does not understand the extent of the sacrifice….

Azrael knows the full extent of what’s expected of him, but he is not that man. His grandmother is there to push him to “do the right thing “ but he does not want to hurt Willow…. But will he to appease thee daemon his grandmother worships? And is the daemon really his grandmother? I think she’s a horrible…. Not sure I’d call her a person.

This kept me on the edge of my seat and kept me listening intently!!! I’m headed into book two now!!!

Not my cup of tea!

Bought this book bc I like Natasha the author, thought I’d give it a try. I didn’t finish it bc the female narrators voice was grating on my nerves, and I realized I’m not into the whole “witches” thing.