Reviews

Book 2: Mariposa

Amazon.com excerpts:

By Milo S.

Where to begin... I don't want to post any spoilers. So I'll keep my review basic. So if you want to know more... GO BUY AND READ THE BOOK! You will NOT be disappointed! Mrs. Armusik, masterfully weaves a tale of beauty, pain, sorrow, triumph, faith, descent, ascension, power, love, death, hunger, passion, glory, and redemption. Faith in particular. It comes in many forms. Mrs. Armusik is a modern day priestess and a prophet, with wisdom that is years ahead of her time. She fearlessly writes about people, places, and things that the faint of heart could not handle or fathom. Her portrayal of ''monsters'' is complex and rich with character development. These are not your run of the mill Vampires. Not the pale emo kids of Twilight, or the glamorized, over romanticized, decadent and androgynous figures of Anne Rice.
These creatures, these beings, are savage, yet beautiful. Powerful, yet weak. Fallen, and yet risen. They have emotion. Ambition. Intellect. Wisdom. Not just fanged beauties who're slaves to their thirst. And last but not least... If you are a ''Werewolf Enthusiast'' much like myself, then look no further. We finally have an author who does us justice. Werewolves (Vlkolak) are NOT just mindless animals! They are loyal, strong, loving, cunning, courageous, honorable, just as much as they are deadly! Mrs. Armusik shows us the people behind the ''monsters'' and not just the flesh ripping, blood drinking beasts we're so used to. I have no doubt in my mind, that these 13 Novels, will be what future Gothic storytelling legends will be made of. Buy it. Own it. Read it. Feel it.

By Becky L.

After reading Book 1, Memoirs of a Gothic Soul, I couldn't wait to read Book 2, Mariposa. I was so wrapped up in the characters and story that Rebekah creates that I ended up staying up all night to read this book. I love that the characters are so relatable and the fact that they're vampires is only a small part of the story line.
Every time I read Rebekah's writing it's like reading poetry that is always so beautifully written it moves me to tears. The detail in this book is incredible. I love that I can really visualize what is going on. It is so refreshing to finally be reading a vampire series that isn't immature, unbelievable, or just flat-out poorly written.

By Laura G.

Once again Rebekah Armusik has done it. I finished this book only to want to pick up the third book immediately. This is not a stand alone book. Reading Memoirs of a Gothic Soul before hand is a must. That being said, character and story development continues and pulls the reader even more inside this world. Vampires, fallen angels, guardians, and so many more make this book simply incredible.

By Heather E.
When I was 15, many years before the Twilight craze, I read my first vampire novel. It was written by Anne Rice, who else right? I immediately fell in love. Anyone who knows me well knows this. I've read many others by different authors since then, some good some not so good. Since reading the very last vampire story she wrote, I've been on a quest to find something that would draw me in the way h...er books did, all failure. Some were entertaining but not even close to being in the same league. That is until now. Rebekah Armusik must have been reading my mind because she delivered exactly what I've been looking for, I think she secretly wrote it just for me. Memoirs was great, Mariposa is brilliant.

By Mary S.

After reading book one, I couldn't wait until I could get my hands on a copy of book two. From the second I downloaded this to my kindle, I was hooked. After following Nadija Fey through all of the struggles she faced in Memoirs of a Gothic Soul, I was thrilled to find out what happened to her in this book. This book, as with all of Rebekah's writing will leave you wanting more from the minute you read the very first word.

By Debbie K.

Rebekah, I just finished Mariposa. I am speechless. I cried, froze in horror, laughed (loved the "party") and ended sobbing. Your writing conjours such emotion in me. Thank you for such a wonderful piece of literature.

Book 1: Memoirs of a Gothic Soul

Amazon.com excerpts:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely breathtaking!, July 5, 2011
By Mars72174
This review is from: Memoirs of a Gothic Soul (Paperback)
I've been an avid reader since I was a child. Any kind of supernatural or horror has always intrigued me, but nothing like vampirism. This novel was intricately woven with Slovak traditions, vampire lore and romance. I read this novel in 2 days. I was literally speechless with the impressive development of the characters and their relationships. It was like no other vampire novel ever read by me! New ideas, true love, drama, intrigue and a fantastic way of thinking. I actually started to make myself believe that this could be a real world. I've read inferior and substandard vampire lore... This is, by far, THE BEST work I've ever read in almost 26 years of having a passion for not only reading, but also for this particular subject. I'm absolutely HUNGRY for book two and for how the story will develop into an amazing adventure for the characters and the world of vampires. I hope that Ms. Armusik is working feverishly to complete it so that her now loyal fans can embrace a true collection of art!

5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant, March 16, 2011
By Naltrexone50mg
This review is from: Memoirs of a Gothic Soul (Paperback)
Move over Anne Rice! In recent years, vampire novels have been saturated with shiny vampires and hollow characters. There is no "heart" in the recent crop of vampire books. "Memoirs of a Gothic Soul" brought me back to the time when Vampires where just that...Vampires. The authors brilliant and vivid descriptions of the characters and places in her book makes one actually feel as if you were watching a movie. There is action, intrigue, and a bit of romance. I was a child of the 80's and read mostly Anne Rice. I gave the first Twilight book a peek, and that peek led to giving the book to charity. Unlike most authors vampire books, this is so much more. It's about a personal journey. It's about overcoming and coming to grips with your fate. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a good vampire romp.

5.0 out of 5 stars
The beginning of an excellent series, March 20, 2011
By Paul Toussaint (New York City)
This 1st Novel is everything you want in a great book, It's funny yet at times it pulls on your heart strings and is sad, Turn the page and you're "addicted" to the words in front of you and can't wait to read what is going to happen next. At moments it's down-right scary to back at being hilariously funny as all hell. I even love the not so likable characters in her book. It's sexy with the romantic twist we all secretly hold within us. I guess you can say. I think I found a new "favorite" author.
BOOK 2 PLEASE !


5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply Poetic!, February 23, 2011
By BeckyL
This review is from: Memoirs of a Gothic Soul (Kindle Edition)
The moment I received this book I began reading it - and couldn't put it down! It constantly kept me wondering what was coming next.
I must also say that the main character, Nadija, is so relatable. From the relationship with her family to the romance in Prague - NOTHING seems far fetched or unbelievable. It's just so real. And I can honestly say that she does not spare a thing in the dialogue. Rebekah wrote the dialogue like a normal college graduate would think and speak.
I also found myself teary-eyed often (not because it is so sappy - but because it is so beautifully written). The description throughout the entire book was incredible. I was able to picture everything so vividly.
Rebekah is a very talented author and I can't wait to read the rest of the series. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone I know.

5.0 out of 5 stars
Please hurry with the rest of the series!!!, April 19, 2011
By J.S.
This review is from: Memoirs of a Gothic Soul (Paperback)
I fell in love with this book from the moment I picked it up. Why? Because I could relate to Nadija. I was in her shoes many years ago and it only made me stronger and a better person for it. I will not go into details about the book but I will tell you it is a must read!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars
Bewildering and Beautiful, March 18, 2011
By D.M.
This review is from: Memoirs of a Gothic Soul (Paperback)
I started to read this book and could not put it down. It is a beautifully and thoughtfully written story. The author is a gifted story teller who lures you in from the very beginning and leaves you in the end wanting more. I look forward to reading more from Rebekah Armusik in the future.

5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing!!!, March 18, 2011
By basketgirl
This review is from: Memoirs of a Gothic Soul (Paperback)
I was never much into Vampire novels and to be honest the entire Twilight thing was of no interest of me. I reluctantly began to read this book and I was so drawn in. I ended up reading it in one day. Truly a great read and I can't wait for more.

5.0 out of 5 stars
A story or a memory?, March 17, 2011
By C Perry MacGilbride
This review is from: Memoirs of a Gothic Soul (Paperback)
Any good fantasy needs to have some element of believability. Armusik goes well beyond the requirement. She uses her inexplicable insight to the human psyche, both female and male, to put you in the moment with full awareness of the situation. Hasn't every testosterone-toting man wondered how a lone woman could, no matter how angry, walk out of a club into a deserted alley? You will not find the answer here. However, you will be there; you will argue with her; your blood will boil; and you will remember every eternal second of the silent ride home. By the end, you will wonder just how much of this is really "just a story."

5.0 out of 5 stars
Sometimes... Things Have a Way of Grabbing You..., March 16, 2011
By Emily Scheider
This review is from: Memoirs of a Gothic Soul (Paperback)
And when you open this novel, you're instantly grabbed and by the time it's over, you're left wanting more. The novel is one that was clearly written straight from the heart and I found such comfort in its pages... feeling as though I knew the people personally; these pages told of "my" friends, family, and those that impacted "my" life. The novel truly is that relatable, something I thought would be impossible to accomplish in a novel about Immortals. The imagery the author uses creates a land one would just do anything to live within; everything is described in such a way that you feel you were swept away in the wave of Rebekah's pen. I have read quite a few books with Immortals among the pages, and without a doubt, they just don't compare. What is most incredible is that this is just the first in the series and I can not for the life of me find the words to express how anxiously I am awaiting book two! Well done, Rebekah, and I encourage all readers to check out this novel and fall in love with reading Immortal literature all over again!