The Insanity of Reincarnated Mages and Amorous Vampires: Spellbound, Book 1

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars | 1,192 ratings

Price: 17.5

Last update: 08-24-2024


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Kirkland
5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous! Love the New World
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024
I am huge fan of AJ Sherwood so as soon as I realized a new book had dropped, I nabbed it. Devon Vesper was a new author to me, but they won't be after I go and read their entire backlog after finishing this fabulous book. I could not tell where one author began or the other ended which is always a concern of mine with co-authors, especially if I know their style well. This book was funny, engaging, had a ridiculous but awesome storyline, great character development of not only the main MCs but also their families, and was generally a good read. I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone who's read anything by AJ Sherwood and to anyone who is looking for a fun romantic fantasy read with fabulous characters (Master Declan had me rolling on the floor laughing with his antics). I can't wait for the next book in the series and I'm looking forward to finding out who will star as the next MCs!
Rilie
4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 overall
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024
I gave this 3.5 stars. I really wanted to love this more than I did. I love the idea of more neurodivergent and LGBTQ representation. But I felt like it was overdone in this book. Almost like they tried too hard, and it felt almost trivialized/novelty. The pacing also felt weird. I am obsessed with the idea of a sentient library. And I love fantasy and magic. And this world was really fun and unique. The parts I didn’t love did drop my overall rating, but I will probably continue the series. I want to see if they’re able to give Kassandra a voice. She gives me Tairn and The Nightmare vibes, and I think that’ll just be even better if she has a voice.
M Marshall
5.0 out of 5 stars fast paced Magical Adventure
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024
Rating: 4.5????

The first in a new fantasy series, The Insanity of Reincarnated Mages and Amorous Vampires is a highly entertaining and fast paced fantasy adventure. It’s got reincarnated lovers, a sentient library, a found family of vampire warriors, and so much more.

All in all, a world of fun and magical action adventure, interwoven with love remembered and born again.

Sherwood’s characters are engaging, easily crossing time periods and a magical landscape to emerge in the modern world, embracing the cultural and technological aspects of the era, including even manga comics.

One of my favorite elements is the sentient library herself, Kassandra. A vibrant personality and key figure, even without a voice, I adored her. Master Declan, Ivy and the rest of the found family that defends and inhabits the library are amazing. Then there’s Kit, the one who was left behind, and Gun, the one who died and was reincarnated.

What a story and couple.

I was snared by the tragedy, pulled into the world by the adventures and hope of the future for the couple, and then just had a fabulous time with them along the way with the battles, the magic, and the ever enlarging foundation.

I can’t wait for the next in the series to come.

I’m highly recommending this to fans of this trope and author!
Diana
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it after all
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2024
Not knowing what to expect… This is my first book by AJ, so it really was going in blind and the cover gives nothing away as as far as characters

But I can honestly say this book was fabulous! The inner dialogues and thoughts and struggles that both Gun and Kit have are hilarious and so so sweet.

Gun was originally Kit’s husband who was killed and then reincarnated 160 years later. Poor Kit has been waiting and waiting for him to come back and finally he does!! it is such an epic 2nd chances-if you will-love story.

Master has a book buying obsession and Kassandra and all of our found family have had enough. Oh and Kassandra is the sentient library…

So much love, snark and magic with a hint of spice. Loved every page. I did feel the ending was very abrupt but that’s really the only fault I had.

Dual 1st person POV
Mild spice ~ 2/5
Vegas Book Geek
3.0 out of 5 stars No Proofreading
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2024
I am a huge fan of AJ Sherwood, but was disappointed with this book. It doesn’t seem like the book was proofread at all. There were two different scenes (only one chapter apart) that explained the same thing. It looked like the authors forgot they had already explained something and changed some of the details. There were also details that didn’t match up throughout the book. I liked the premise of the book, but also felt things could have been explained more. It was very surface level only and no real deep thought.
Shandi Gabel
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024
This book was a little fast paced but still was able to tell the full story. Can't wait to read the next one. Kassandra NEEDS a voice. I hope they figure out how to do it.
Classical Radio Programmer
4.0 out of 5 stars Not your typical MM romance
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
This book was delightful to read. Quirky characters, lots of humor. It was nice because (potential minor spoiler alert) the two main characters did not go through chapters and chapters of typical MM angst stories: they meet, huge attraction, but I can't be with him, but it's working out, more angst because something happens, and so on until the happy ending. As a note, I rarely give 5 stars so this is a good rating for me.
Van Hardison
5.0 out of 5 stars Another riveting story
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2024
And yet another remarkable world building magical extravaganza. I can’t count the number of different worlds AJ Sherwood has created, each one different and each one amazing. Highly recommended.

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