Acceptance (Acceptance Trilogy) [Kindle Edition]

Keri M. Peardon (Author)

Book Description

For more than two thousand years, a small community of humans has lived in harmony with vampires, giving their blood and obedience in exchange for protection. And for all that time, it’s been a peaceful occupation.

When Kalyn Reid comes of age and pledges herself to the vampires, she has no reason to worry. She’s paired with Anselm for her training, and she couldn’t ask for a kinder, more patient mentor. She also couldn’t ask for anyone better-looking.

But before she has a chance to learn her new responsibilities—or get a date—her idyllic life goes up in flames. Without warning, the humans and vampires in her group are murdered by a strange new type of vampire and the few survivors are forced to flee.

Anselm and his brother, Micah, vow to hunt down the murderer, and they take Kalyn with them—thinking they can keep her safe. But when the killer finds them first, it’s they who must rely on her if any of them are to survive.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Keri Peardon graduated from Hollins University in Roanoke, VA in 2001 with a B.A. in History and a strong background in creative writing. She is a life-long resident of Tennessee, and is currently employed as a legal assistant to a private-practice attorney. In addition to writing, she is active in medieval re-enacting.

Product Details

• File Size: 555 KB
• Print Length: 372 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B00946YO1C
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #855,766 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Just couldn't stop reading! February 28, 2013

By Kiah

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I always enjoy reading about old favorite subjects, written well, that have undergone a bit of a twist, and "Acceptance" definitely fit into that category. I'm sure more than one person will be put off because the story is about vampires, but I hope that they will reconsider, because quite frankly this was a good story that I couldn't stop reading.

When I went back to think about the book I realized that, in the large scheme of things, not a lot happened in this book, and yet it FELT like so much more had gone on. Good? Bad? I couldn't say, except that for me it worked. It is very straight-forward and linearly-told, with good descriptions but nothing so heavy that it took you out of the story.

I loved the characters. I thought they were all good combinations. Kalyn is mature for her age, which is good, considering the events--she is required to grow up very fast, but since she was already quite adult it isn't a stretch. She is a very realistic girl, and I think that readers will be able to relate to her turns between being very strong and capable and then having the occasional breakdown. Her relationship with Anselm is organic, predictable and yet still fun to experience, especially since both of them are rather prudish and by no means go too fast. I think one of my favorite relationships in the book, however, is the one between Kalyn and Ciaran (who I really enjoy and hope to see more of in the second book!) I hope people can see why when they read it. Micah provides an intensity in both humor and passion that works well off of the other characters, making them a good foursome of protagonists.

Anyway, I definitely want to say that one of the things that makes this book stand out (for me anyway) was the richly-woven, wholly realistic, and quite ingenious world Peardon has envisioned for her vampires to make it stand out. They're tightly integrated into the Jewish culture, based out of Jerusalem, and the fact that they live WITH humans rather than hunting them is a really enjoyable twist on the whole thing--especially when you realize that the way Kalyn views this and the way others do is very different.

Although I really did like the story, I was kept from giving it a FULL five stars because there were more than a few spelling errors inside. Sometimes that can totally ruin a book, and luckily that wasn't the case here, but it WAS noticeable and made me think that a few more runs through the editing mill wouldn't have been wasted--though this should in no way stop people from reading this story!

By the time the book was done I wasn't ready to give it up, and I can't believe I have to wait until next year for the second book, but obviously what Peardon is doing is a labor of love, and unfortunately we can't all make enough money writing to do it full-time. However, I will eagerly wait until I get to enjoy the next chapter in Kalyn's life with her vampire kin.

4.0 out of 5 stars A richly detailed vampire story December 28, 2012

By Jubilee

Format:Paperback

Acceptance is about a group of humans (the Yaechahre) who willingly pledge to given their blood to the vampires (or Canichmeh). Kalyn Reid is one such human who has just turned 16 and has accepted to become a Yaechahre. The vampire she's assigned to is Anselm, a handsome, polite, respectful man who she's had her eye on for years. As she finds out about the beliefs and the rigid constraints of being a Yaechahre, she soon needs the vampires' protection as they are pursued by an evil group of vampires, called the Imuechmeh.

Kalyn soon experiences grief and loses everything she's ever known as she becomes a Yaechahre, as the vampires are soon attacked by an evil Imuechmeh called Erik von Gault. As they are on the run, Kalyn is the prized human being protected by two handsome vampires, Anselm and his age old friend, Micah.

What sets Acceptance apart from other vampire novels is the richly detailed world of the two vampires and the humans they feed from. The Canichmeh are governed by a Council in Jerusalem, honouring its rigid and religious roots of vampirism. The deep historical background that the author has set up is impressive, explaining how the vampires have evolved from the birth of Cain, and the physiological differences between the two vampire species.

The budding romance between Kalyn and Anselm is subtle, yet sweet, despite him being an 800 year old vampire and her youth. They are both quite prudish in their ways, never crossing any romantic boundaries in case the other may feel uncomfortable. While the novel is more `New Adult' than YA, I found that Kalyn did not act like a 16 year old girl at all. She's strong, willing, yet not very confident in her thoughts and her prudish ways sort of made her resemble someone in their 30′s or so rather than a teenager. When she was placed next to her friend Meg, the contrast was astounding as Meg acted more her age.

While the plot isn't very strong, there was always something happening to keep things moving along whether it was Kalyn getting bitten, or the vampires taking Ciaran, a stray Imuechmeh into their trust or the group meeting the Council. I was quite absorbed into the story and Keri's writing is fantastic.

I'd recommend Acceptance to anyone looking for a bit more substance than the typical vampire story. It sort of reminded me of what Discovery of Witches tried to be, but I didn't like that one as much as this.

I received a review copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. Check out more on the Acceptance trilogy at: [...]

5.0 out of 5 stars Acceptance October 8, 2012

By Cystegall

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I have truly enjoyed this book. I am not a "Vampire" person but this was very interesting. Learning that there could be more than one type of Vampire was a delightful change. I liked how Ms. Peardon used a vivid imagination when she created the different types. I look forward to the next book.

More About the Author

Keri Peardon graduated from Hollins University in Roanoke, VA in 2001 with a B.A. in History and a strong background in creative writing. She is a life-long resident of Tennessee and is currently employed as a legal assistant to a private-practice attorney. In addition to writing, she is active in medieval re-enacting and does too many handicrafts.