A Crimson Covenant (Nightwalkers of Concord Book 1)

First, I have to say that if any book was judged by its cover, it was this one, and it made me instantly want to read it. The concept of this book was so interesting with all it's intricate detail of how this society functions and how the magic works. I am always highly critical of how the magic systems are set up in books, and this one delivered. I'm very new to sapphic romance (I know, how heteronormative of me...), but am very much a vibe reader, and this book had immaculate vibes throughout the entire tale. I was instantly in love with both of these women and loved seeing them grow into who they needed to be for themselves, each other, and their whole community. I went into this book not having read anything else from this author, but didn't feel like I was totally lost from not having read the 4 novellas set in the same universe, set far in the past, as all the world-building and lore was very easy to follow. Overall, I really enjoyed every aspect of this story, including the spice, the relationships, the characters, the plot, etc.

What’s it about: In the hidden town of Concord, vampires and werewolves have lived as allies for centuries. But when a violent cult attacks, everything falls apart. The story follows Arche (a lycan heir) and Lenora (a vampiric heir) as they’re forced to go on the run together. They have to survive a journey far from home to save their people, all while dealing with some serious personal baggage and a partnership they didn’t exactly ask for. The Review: I am still reeling from how much I loved this world! Honestly, the world-building in A Crimson Covenant is just on another level. It felt so vivid and "real" that I didn’t just want to follow Arche and Lenora, I wanted to explore the world myself! It’s rare to find a setting that feels that unique and well thought out. One of my favorite things was the pacing. Sometimes fantasy books make the romance feel rushed or let the plot drag, but this was a perfect 50/50 split. The connection between Arche and Lenora felt very realistic because it actually had room to breathe alongside the main story. The characters all have their own messy faults, which just made them feel like actual people you’d meet. Their flaws made them so much more likable and relatable. I flew through this one and I’m already wishing I could jump back in! Final Verdict: If you love immersive fantasy, sapphic leads, and characters who feel like real people (flaws and all!), you need to pick this up.