Today we’re excited to participate in the Creative Blog Tour for A Lust for Blood by K.C. Smith hosted by MTMC Tours. A gender bent reimagining of the Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde meets the Witcher in K.C. Smith’s debut novel. A Lust for Blood is the first in an Adult Fantasy series published on November 1st, 2022.
Now read on below for a book review plus an International giveaway were you can win a paperback copy of A Lust for Blood!
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A Lust for Blood by K.C. Smith
Series: Realm of Curses #1
Published by Phantom House Press on November 1, 2022
Genres: Adult, Fantasy
Pages: 354
Format: eBook, Hardcover, Paperback
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I received this book for free from Author, MTMC Tours in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
There is no escape when the monster is you.
When Oriana awakens in a field of blood and bodies, she is devastated to realize the patchwork of death was caused by her own hand. A curse lingers in the air, and there is only one option to save herself from further bloodshed. Oriana uses her magic to create an enchanted forest imprisoning the monster responsible for the massacre–herself.
Garren has built a career around slaying demons. When he learns of a centuries old creature locked away in the strange Phantom Wood, the opportunity is too great. He will stop at nothing to destroy the demon filth that lurks in those shadows if only to satisfy his own haunting memories.
Oriana soon finds herself caught in a cat and mouse game, fighting to keep her identity secret. As the two grow closer, secrets unravel. But could they each be the answer the other has been searching for?
The strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde meets the Witcher in this debut Adult Dark Fantasy novel by K.C. Smith.
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Why you need to read A Lust for Blood
“The monster had been set free.”
Oh, I am IN LOVE with A Lust For Blood. I started this book last week and it turned out to be the perfect read my fantasy-loving heart needed. It’s dark and atmospheric, a perfect blend of gothic and fairytale-esque horror (plus gods/old myths & romance!) as our MC deals with a curse that releases an unforgiving blood-hungry monster.
“In the cover of night’s celestial glow, a lust for blood left hidden will grow.”
Oriana is a morally grey character whose life is one you want to follow. I was incredibly curious to learn more about her origins and about the enigmatic character who had cursed her into unleashing the monster she so desperately wished to control. She’s a victim of the curse, but her own nature betrays her constantly, and it was interesting how she constantly battled with herself.
Oh, but this book packs a lot more than what leads you to believe at first. It has alternating timelines with dual POVs (the other is Garren) and I just love how it all led up until Oriana and Garren finally meet. Their relationship is more than romance (it does not take over the story!) and I loved their interactions, as well as those with the rest of the cast. So yes, if you love The Witcher & dark fantasy, do add this book to your TBR!
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INTL Tour-wide Giveaway!
Head over to my Instagram account to enter the tour giveaway where one lucky reader will win a paperback copy of A Lust for Blood!
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Ends on December 10th, 2022. Winner will be announced on @mtmctours’ Instagram account.
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Tour Schedule!
November 28
@paperfury – Bookstagram & Book Blog
November 29
@alliesrecentreads – Bookstagram
November 30
@thereaderandthechef – Bookstagram & Book Blog
December 1
@gcreads04 – Bookstagram
December 2
@sarahndipity_books – Bookstagram & BookTok
December 3
@charliesbookrecs – Bookstagram
December 4
@pavlinamich – Bookstagram & Book Blog
December 5
@bookish.apothecary – Bookstagram
December 6
@yourbookishfriendcom – Bookstagram & Book Blog
December 7
@bookworm_panda – Bookstagram
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About K.C. Smith
Born and bred in Maryland, Katelyn has always had a great love for all things magical and fantasy. Her love of the genre began in elementary school through reading The Magic Treehouse books by Mary Pope Osborne. Her obsession only grew stronger as she ventured into high school and was given many Young Adult Fantasy books by her older brother.
Her strength during grade school was always in math, but she enjoyed writing short stories in her free time throughout middle and high school. Once she began college, her interest in writing a full novel took root and writing kept her sane as she worked her way through obtaining an Accounting Degree.
The following years would find Katelyn continuing to write, but never fully completing a novel until many years after college in 2021. Her debut novel, A Lust for Blood, is set to release November 1, 2022 from Phantom House Press.
When not writing, Katelyn can be found rock climbing, spending time with her husband and their chihuahua, and traveling the world!
