Blood Eternal

The Blood & Ancient Scrolls Series, Book 3

The highly anticipated third installment of the Blood & Ancient Scrolls series, with Amber Benson returning to bring the story to life as only she can.

Bringing the bloodshed and urgency of the Blood & Ancient Scrolls series to a deeply satisfying next level, this third book in the series features the astonishing revelation of the origin story of the am’r (the vampires’ name for themselves).

In Blood Eternal, Noosh believes she is headed on a well-deserved vacation (a nighttime tourist view of London) when abruptly she and Sandu and Bagamil are facing new crises and ancient enemies. Noosh reunites with some intriguing characters from Blood Ex Libris and discovers more about her new underground world. But when the most powerful and ancient am’r Bagamil is summarily bidden by a mysterious am’r to a stately home in the north of England, Noosh and her allies must confront a formidable enemy who has hidden himself in plain sight for millennia, and who intends to take the title of “aojysht” for himself—and who has the power to compel Noosh’s obedience.

Will the am’r blood already in her veins make her able to resist and save her beloveds?

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Compelling and Well-Crafted

A vacation turns into a deadly summons as Noosh is pulled deeper into the hidden world of the am’r. Ancient secrets surface, including the origin of their kind, while a powerful enemy—hidden in plain sight for centuries—seeks control over them all. Now, bound by blood and power, Noosh must fight to resist his influence and protect those she loves.

Author Raven Belasco delivers a third installment that is every bit as captivating as her first, reinforcing her strength as a storyteller with a clear command of her world. The world-building is consistent and immersive, offering a richly developed take on vampire lore that feels both intricate and accessible. Her characters continue to evolve in meaningful ways, with depth and nuance that keep you invested from start to finish. Suspense is skillfully maintained throughout, creating a narrative that is complex yet easy to follow and consistently engaging.

Narrator Amber Benson, delivers a polished and engaging performance, with clear, articulate speech that makes the story easy to follow. Subtle yet effective tonal inflections heighten the suspense, drawing the listener deeper into each moment. Each character is given a distinct and recognizable voice, adding dimension without feeling overdone. Overall, the performance keeps the listener fully immersed and brings the story vividly to life.

This is a compelling and well-crafted listen that will satisfy both longtime fans of the series and newcomers alike. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys immersive world-building, strong character development, and a story that holds your attention from beginning to end.

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Shut up and take my money!

Blood Eternal was my third venture into the Blood & Ancient Scrolls Series and was such a good audiobook experience. I already liked the series, but this one really stood out for me. Noosh is just such a unique character and it’s amazing to see her journey through this world that’s been created and crafted with such detail and description! The immersion from the storytelling on the page and through the narration was just such a vivid experience, I really felt like I was walking through the streets of England with them! I know the story came together but I really hope we get to read/listen to more someday!

Blood Eternal

Ancient enemies from before the dawn of time? Yep! After bouncing around the world in Blood Demands, this instalment spends more time digging into the past as part of uncovering what exactly is going on, and why Noosh and her new vampire family is being targeted.

There’s a heavy focus on history, philosophy, religion, and the deeper lore of the Am’r, particularly through Bagamil’s backstory and others like him, which had me hooked.

It’s clear a huge amount of thought and research has gone into this, and probably the strongest entry so far. The lives of some of the Am’r stretch back multiple millennia, back to the very dawn of when the first of their kind arose among the human civilisation of the time.

I don’t want to say too much as a way to avoid spoilers, but these backstories that help flesh out the greater world of the Am’r were extremely well written. It felt grounded in reality and plausible enough to be real while layering in the supernatural evolution of the first vampires. I loved these deep visits to the ancient world.

Because a large part of the story is reflection, told through characters recounting events rather than actively living them, it does feel a little slower in pace than the first two but certainly not to its detriment.

This one leans into the sophisticated and sexy side of vampire life, but also how perilous it is as they mostly can’t ever get along. There is still plenty of action, tension, vampire-grade violence and gore (Noosh does still manage to be a trouble magnet), and of course the steamy parts that seem to get hotter as the series goes on.

The character depth and dynamics remain a highlight of these books. Noosh continues to juggle her relationships with Sandu and Bagamil without the story forcing her into a neat little box. Her ongoing struggle with what she’s becoming adds a bit more weight beneath all the sex, blood, and banter.

I love how much time Raven has obviously spent on building out the lore and the world of the Am’r. The world they exist in is so richly described and possessing a depth that gives even minor characters realistic personas that feel fully fleshed out with backstories of their own.

On the whole, it’s a more introspective entry than previous with less action and more lore. I’m on board with the deep worldbuilding and ancient vampire history, and I think you’ll have a great time. More to come? Absolutely, Noosh is just getting started!