Customer Reviews

Katrina, The Beginning (Book 1) (Royal Blood Chronicles)

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Follow Katrina in this beginning tale of the Royal Blood Chronicle series. Katrina, the Beginning is told in the point of view of a young seventeen year old vampire named Katrina. The story takes place in the 1800s and although the Royals have their own servants that tend to their beck and call, the characters are still very compassionate and unselfish towards their staff and watchers. Of course, Katrina would never ever consider them staff but rather family. She discovers new friendships that are more important than she would ever have imagined. Katrina is a strong protagonist and is very easy to love. Hmm It seems like every male character becomes infatuated with her with in the small time of meeting her. She faces first time romance, enemies, and never ending adventure. Katrina realizes that she has a purpose and must learn to strengthen her gifts with her new companions.
I have to admit that I have been trying to finish this first review of the first book for over a week now. I have been writing a little.. saving... and then returning to write a lil' more. Why? Well, the honest truth is that I have loved this series so much that I have been unable to put the continuing books of this series. However, I have been trying very hard to review the book as soon as I finish it but Elizabeth Loraine has done a wonderful job at ending each book in a manner that makes you dive into the next book with the wonder at what will possibly happen next.
This is my first series that I have read of Elizabeth Loraine's books. I was very impressed with her story telling. I really enjoyed the fact that Katrina, The Beginning took place in the 1800s. It was nice to experience the mannerisms, fashion attire, and social events that the Royals are able to take part in. I also enjoyed the many characters that Ms. Loraine has included in this story. I love the two love interests Quinn and Damien. Hmm ......which should she choose? The handsome human watcher that has been her best friend since they were babies or the mysterious Royal Vampire Damien who is also very interested in Katrina. Poor Katrina! Which we all had that dilemma.
I n the beginning I felt that she fell in love to easily with the love interest but it actually makes a lot sense when you continue to read the books. So, do not give up! They continue to get very interesting and page turning. I must say that I have never read a book that talked about bath taking as much as Katrina does and enjoys. Hmm It does make me wish I had a Sara that would draw my warm bath with nice soothing fragrances and be there to brush my hair. Sounds relaxing.
I also love the many training exercises and battles that Katrina partakes in. Boy, Katrina may look sweet and innocent but I definitely would not mess with her. I would hate to be her enemy because she is definitely a warrior with her weapons and Vampire speed.
If you have not yet began this book series . I highly recommend Katrina, The Beginning be on your must read book shelf. Trust me! I have read many books. You will not put this book down anytime soon.
Karen

I am a fan of YA novels. I am also a fan of vampire novels. Between my two loves, I had thought I had experienced the majority of what the genre could provide me, until I discovered independent author, Elizabeth Loraine!

In this delightful novel, based in the 1800s, we discover the amazing Katrina - a seventeen-year-old sword yielding, independent, compassionate, fascinating heroine who happens to be a vampire. But, don't get me wrong, she is not your everyday blood sucking variety! She has an amazing destiny to fulfill as one of the five and the watchers will help her see to it!

I don't believe in giving spoilers, but let me promise you this....If you like STRONG heroines who know how to fight for what they believe in as much as they love passionately, you will adore this novel. Also - although technically a YA genre novel, all you moms like me out there will sink into Loraine's dreamy world and enjoy the escape it provides. Full of beautifully written prose, this novel has a great narrative drive and you will fly through it.

Did I mention this is the first in the series??? Oh, go ahead and buy the others while you have the chance, you will want to read straight through.

This is an author you don't want to miss out on and if all becomes fair in the world, an agent will sweep her up and she will be published by Random house or one of the other big publishing companies.

I will be reading more from this author!

Though i was impressed with the strong female lead in the book along with the fast-paced action scenes, i found myself frequently distracted by the ditzy supporting female characters and the overall poor grammer and dialouge. Conceptually, well planned out, but could have done with more character depth and less giggly "OMG boys" scenes. Don't get me wrong, I am planning on reading the next book in the series, but found myself wishing for more plot development. Just my two cents.

from the very start i was hooked would recommend to any1 who likes a good read:)katrina is an engaging book and looking forward to reading the next 5 in the series

Katrina is a different tell on vampires. Elizabeth Loraine has captured the youth and innocents of these vampire girls and walks you through their trials and journeys into powerful, sexy, and driven women. The friendships are unbreakable. The mission it not without great loss. The love is everlasting. Katrina is a wonderful read and you can't wait until the next book.

Elizabeth Loraine is a FABULOUS writer with an AMAZING imagination! Katrina is everything a book should be; friendship, family, love, loss, betrayal, action, violence. It's the perfect combination! If you haven't read it, I highly recommend you do! This book is extremely satisfying for the imagination. You will NOT want to put it down! I had such a hard time sleeping because I wanted to read more, I wanted to know what happened next! It's FABULOUS!!! I LOVED it & I promise, you will too!!!

I truly enjoyed reading this novel. It was easy reading and such a pleasure to read about new vampires in the early days of their existance. I truly loved the Twilight series, but these vampires are in a whole new catagory and I believe Ms. Loraine has a bright future with this series. Looking forward to reading the rest of these books. because I have to know what becomes of Katrina and her friends.

i loved this story. i'm now onto book 2, protectors and very much recommend this series so far.
the only reason this book isn't 5 stars is the complete lack of good editing.
the run-on sentences and horrid grammar was enough to distract me slightly from the story.
i would love to see this book cleaned up and put back out once a good editor went over it.
Book 2 is much much better in the editing department, and the story only gets better.

What an awesome book! Katrina is such a great read! The writer conveys the starting of this wonderful series so intricately that I literally could not put the book down. I read the whole series in less than 2 weeks! You have to try it for yourself to see that I am telling the truth!

This book rocks! I love the unique story telling perspective. The author makes the readers feel like they are a part of the characters are very authentic and realistic. I love the feel of the atmosphere in the novel.