I’m not a horror fan. For this reason, I often avoid paranormal romance novels centered on vampires because they lean in that direction, but Knowledge Revealed doesn’t fall into the horror genre. Instead, Author D. S. Williams delivers a captivating paranormal romance that involves vampires who can’t be pigeonholed as stereotypical. It delivers action, but not a ton of gore. I found it a refreshing read with believable characters navigating a small-town world and a story that’s paced to keep the pages turning. Charlotte, the main female character is interesting, flawed, and resilient. At the start of the book, she’s been through more than any human should have to endure, and she is ready to give up. And then all that changes when she meets Lucas—the vampire protagonist of the story.
About the book: Knowledge Revealed
Knowledge Revealed (The Nehemiah Chronicles Book 1 of 5) introduces a host of characters, and the author does a good job of keeping them distinct enough that the reader doesn’t get lost or confused as to who is who as the action plays out. Some have compared this story to another well-known vampire series, but I’m not going there for this review. I found it a fresh approach to a vampire romance, and if I didn’t see others making the comparison it wouldn’t have come to mind at all. I didn’t care for the other series for several reasons. Number one is that the series felt contrived. Not so with Knowledge Revealed. I tip my hat to D. S. Williams as an author.
Book review: Knowledge Revealed
The story unfolds naturally in a believable way. I’m invested in the characters, and not just Charlotte and Lucas but the townspeople and other vampires in Lucas’s Kiss. It delivers a slow build that’s not boring. It draws you in, sets the hook, and leads you to the cliffhanger but still satisfied. The one thing that did distract me was when Charlotte was dancing with her walking cast on as if it wasn’t there, but that was a minor distraction.
If I rated Knowledge Revealed as a movie I’d say it’s PG 13. It has some violence, but not a bunch of gore. While sex is talked about, it doesn’t happen. I won’t say why because that would be a spoiler. I’m happy to give it four out of five stars and recommend it to those who enjoy suspenseful paranormal romance, vampires, and an unpredictable plot.
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About author D.S. Williams
Australian author, D. S. Williams, loves multiple genres and writes just about anything, so like her characters, she can’t be pigeonholed. She especially enjoys writing romances. If mythical creatures like vampires, werewolves, etc. can be added to the mix, she’s found her sweet spot. Add a dash of suspense, a little teasing, and her trademark cliffhanger, and she’s found her paranormal romance groove.
D.S. is currently at work on several new projects. She enjoys
creating strong male characters paired with unpredictable gutsy and the
evolution of complex relationships for all the characters who show up on the
pages of her books.
When not writing or reading, she’s still involved with the written word as an editor – The Pedantic Punctuator – specializing in indie author works.
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