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Filled with fascinating characters, witty dialogue, and heart-pounding terrors, I enjoyed the entire book from the first page to the last!

Its name is Corcitura. A word that makes even the most vicious monsters tremble with fear. It is the result of an unholy pairing of two different types of vampires, an undead nightmare that even traditional methods of killing vampires won’t work on. For centuries it has only been a theory, as no one had ever been mad enough to try to introduce such a dangerous thing into the world. But in the summer of 1888 while touring Europe, Eric Bradburry and Stefan Ratliff find themselves entwined in a web being spun by a ruthless predator, one who wants to use them to bring his mad dream of a perfect killer to life. But as Eric tries to save his friend (as well as himself) from the terrifying creatures that seem to be hunting them, secrets long buried in Stefan’s past begin to be unearthed. Soon Eric wonders who is more dangerous, the monsters that are stalking them, or the friend he thought he knew. Eric must brave countless dangers and face endless horrors to prevent the Corcitura from being born, or else Death may just live forever!

One thing that struck me right away about this novel was how it struck such a perfect balance between humor and horror. The first chapter introduces us to Eric Bradburry, and I was immediately won over by his acerbic wit. Since over 400 pages of the book are narrated by Eric, it was important that his voice be a compelling one, so I knew I was in for a fun ride when I quickly found myself hanging on his every word. The second chapter follows Eric’s misadventures throughout Paris while touring with his lifelong friend Stefan and being tormented by their annoying (yet entertaining) guide Luc, which leads to many laugh-out-loud moments. I began to like Eric so much that I couldn’t help but dread what he would have to go through once the horror began. As it turned out, things turned dangerous so quickly for Eric that my fear for his well-being was very well-founded!

The horror begins in Chapter 3, when Eric intends an opera and meets a fascinating cast of characters. I couldn’t wait to learn more about them all, as I could tell every one of them had a spellbinding story to tell. This includes the elegant yet intimidating Vladec Salei, beautiful and mysterious Leonora, a charming high-society lady nicknamed Guildy, and Augustin & Sorina Boroi, a pair of siblings so hedonistic, even Game of Thrones’ very own toxic twins Cersei and Jaime Lannister would advise them to tone it down a bit!

The opera is just the first of many times throughout the book where I was amazed by Melika Lux’s ability to write horror. Some horror writers prefer the slow burn to build suspense, while others prefer to use bold and shocking imagery to elicit an immediate scare, but Melika is one of the few authors I’ve read who can manage to combine both approaches at once and execute it perfectly! Her rich descriptions, theatrical presentations, and startling twists are so effective at inducing terror, there are many frightening moments in this book that will stay with me forever!

At this point, I won’t say anything more specific about the plot itself, as it’s much better to experience all the thrills and shocks within these pages firsthand. But while the blurb on the cover references two vampires, I can assure you this is so much more than just a straight-up vampire novel. Melika has woven so many elements together to create one of the most complex novels I have ever read. There are blossoming romances, painful betrayals, ghostly encounters, gothic castles, bloodthirsty covens, family dramas, waxwork nightmares, living artwork, and many more beautiful and terrifying things. I went into this novel worried that a vampire tale might not be enough for 700 pages, I ended it amazed that Melika managed to fit so much story into only 700 pages!

Whereas most novels told in first-person only have one narrator, “Corcitura” is actually split into three different narratives. The first narrative is Eric’s, whom I’ve already spoken about. The second narrative is told by Madelaine, and as much as I enjoyed Eric’s voice, once the spotlight switches to Madelaine, she manages to shine as well. While Madelaine’s sense of humor can easily match wits with Eric’s, she does have her own way of seeing the world. Madelaine has a more poetic style of describing the events around her, and she is even more selfless than Eric was at times, making her an admirable protagonist as well as a formidable adversary. The third narrative belongs to Zigmund, and while the first two were often humorous, Zigmund’s is deadly serious. In addition, Zigmund has a more personal role in the story, so while Eric and Madelaine were often reacting to the events around them, Zigmund is much more proactive. I really enjoyed how Melika used three distinct voices to tell the story, as it made for a unique reading experience!

This is one of those rare books where even the secondary characters are as deep and interesting as many books’ main characters. Eric’s Aunt Roberta (affectionately known as Robbie) is especially charismatic and entertaining. If the GoodReads Choice Awards allowed us to vote on best supporting character this year, Aunt Robbie would easily have gotten my vote. No matter that I’m reading this several years after publication, so she wouldn’t even have been eligible this year, I still would have written in a vote for her! I’m a rebel like that…

While I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and highly recommend it, there’s no denying that it’s not for everyone. Unlike some of the more watered-down vampires in recent years, these ones have very sharp teeth, and they are often soaked in red! There are some really gory moments in this novel, which may be too much for people with more delicate tastes. That’s not to say all the horror is bloody, some of the most disturbing moments are psychologically terrifying rather than violent. One particularly creepy sequence builds to such a shocking crescendo that it may very well have marked me for life, it was possibly the scariest thing I’ve ever read! And keep in mind, I’ve read several Stephen King books, including “It”. Well, of course I read “It”, I’m an accountant, we’re all supposed to know about being… penny wise! <i>(I’m so very sorry for that last joke… that was more horrific than any of the brutal murders in the book!)</i>

My only complaint about the book (and it’s a small one) is that during Eric’s narrative, sometimes the passage of time in between segments is a bit uneven. As Eric traverses through Europe, one chapter will pick up right where the last one left off, while the next one will take place three weeks later. It’s a minor quibble, but I did find myself occasionally confused by the sudden time jumps. Fortunately, this doesn’t happen during Madelaine’s and Zigmund’s narratives, as their sections of the book are more cohesive. Still, if the worst thing I can say about a 700-page novel is that sometimes it jumps ahead a little TOO quickly, it’s no wonder why this was a five-star read for me!

Anyone looking for a truly scary horror novel, especially one filled with complex characters, haunting imagery, and plenty of genuinely funny moments in between the scary parts, I highly recommend "Corcitura"! This is a deliciously rich vampire story for you to sink your teeth into!


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Corcitura eBook Melika Dannese Lux Reviews

I was given this book to read for free in exchange for an honest review.

Corcitura is written by Melika Dannese Lux is a mythological, thriller, suspense, historical fiction novel. It entertains the reader with a lot of new and in depth vampire mythological ideas, as well as a surrounding environment that you can imagine being in yourself.

I feel like this book had a lot of great ideas. I loved the vampire mythology and having the book told from the perspective of the "victim." It was also interesting to have nothing told blatantly about a vampire type until about a quarter of the way through the book. With that being said I had a lot of problems really connecting with the story. There are wonderful landscapes and buildings described, but it felt like the characters were lacking and that the events had a lot of holes.

The biggest problem I had with this book was that there didn't seem to be any back-fill between some of the characters. There would be a scene with something going on and then skip forward and be into another scene like walking into a room halfway through a conversation and never getting filled in on what was missed. Reading this book was like watching a movie about a book but there were certain parts that had to be cut and so they were just left missing.

Don't be discouraged, it was still quite an interesting story. Lux did a lot of extensive historical research and mythological research in regards to different creatures of the night, with her main focus on vampires. I enjoyed reading from the different perspective, but by the end of the book, I still felt like the relations between characters were lacking somewhat, and could have gone more in depth.

I still think it is worth a read, but I would love to see an edit of it with more character relationships expounded upon and brought more to life. I wanted to feel more of the connection with Leonora; I wanted to feel more of the betrayal that Eric felt from other characters. I wanted to feel the anger and the rage and the in depth emotions that were talked about, but not brought to life enough for me. Description of environment was superb; character ideas were great, but just give them more life and more depth and this would be a phenomenal book. Given the way things stand right now I did enjoy the book, but it felt like some parts were missing, so I leave it at a 4 out of 5 stars with as their star system seems to be more negative than positive, and love this start to the story.
The book is over 700 pages long but trust me, it keeps you reading. Ms. Lux does a marvelous job in presenting the characters and her writing style makes you feel as if you are in the story, rather than just reading it. Not being a fast reader, I thought I would be spending a lot of time with this book, until I started, after that it didn't take long because I couldn't put it down. If you like this genre, you will love this book. Oh, and don't expect the typical vampires nor the typical ending. Bravo, Ms. Lux!
Ok, so, I'm a card carrying fan of Melika Dannese Lux. Her first book, City of Lights The Trials and Triumphs of Ilyse Charpentier which is set in the same time period of Corcitura, was fantastic, so if you get the chance, read that as well.
Corcitura is a completely different book. It's about vampires and wolves (some of my favorite subjects!). I like Melika's writing style as it makes you believe in the characters. You go through their heartaches and triumphs with them and she creates a roller coaster ride in this one with a thrilling ending. I also like the fact that she has strong female characters. They are not just fluff to fill in for the man. They are essential to the story and lead the charge in most instances. This is definitely worth a 5 star read!
Filled with fascinating characters, witty dialogue, and heart-pounding terrors, I enjoyed the entire book from the first page to the last!

Its name is Corcitura. A word that makes even the most vicious monsters tremble with fear. It is the result of an unholy pairing of two different types of vampires, an undead nightmare that even traditional methods of killing vampires won’t work on. For centuries it has only been a theory, as no one had ever been mad enough to try to introduce such a dangerous thing into the world. But in the summer of 1888 while touring Europe, Eric Bradburry and Stefan Ratliff find themselves entwined in a web being spun by a ruthless predator, one who wants to use them to bring his mad dream of a perfect killer to life. But as Eric tries to save his friend (as well as himself) from the terrifying creatures that seem to be hunting them, secrets long buried in Stefan’s past begin to be unearthed. Soon Eric wonders who is more dangerous, the monsters that are stalking them, or the friend he thought he knew. Eric must brave countless dangers and face endless horrors to prevent the Corcitura from being born, or else Death may just live forever!

One thing that struck me right away about this novel was how it struck such a perfect balance between humor and horror. The first chapter introduces us to Eric Bradburry, and I was immediately won over by his acerbic wit. Since over 400 pages of the book are narrated by Eric, it was important that his voice be a compelling one, so I knew I was in for a fun ride when I quickly found myself hanging on his every word. The second chapter follows Eric’s misadventures throughout Paris while touring with his lifelong friend Stefan and being tormented by their annoying (yet entertaining) guide Luc, which leads to many laugh-out-loud moments. I began to like Eric so much that I couldn’t help but dread what he would have to go through once the horror began. As it turned out, things turned dangerous so quickly for Eric that my fear for his well-being was very well-founded!

The horror begins in Chapter 3, when Eric intends an opera and meets a fascinating cast of characters. I couldn’t wait to learn more about them all, as I could tell every one of them had a spellbinding story to tell. This includes the elegant yet intimidating Vladec Salei, beautiful and mysterious Leonora, a charming high-society lady nicknamed Guildy, and Augustin & Sorina Boroi, a pair of siblings so hedonistic, even Game of Thrones’ very own toxic twins Cersei and Jaime Lannister would advise them to tone it down a bit!

The opera is just the first of many times throughout the book where I was amazed by Melika Lux’s ability to write horror. Some horror writers prefer the slow burn to build suspense, while others prefer to use bold and shocking imagery to elicit an immediate scare, but Melika is one of the few authors I’ve read who can manage to combine both approaches at once and execute it perfectly! Her rich descriptions, theatrical presentations, and startling twists are so effective at inducing terror, there are many frightening moments in this book that will stay with me forever!

At this point, I won’t say anything more specific about the plot itself, as it’s much better to experience all the thrills and shocks within these pages firsthand. But while the blurb on the cover references two vampires, I can assure you this is so much more than just a straight-up vampire novel. Melika has woven so many elements together to create one of the most complex novels I have ever read. There are blossoming romances, painful betrayals, ghostly encounters, gothic castles, bloodthirsty covens, family dramas, waxwork nightmares, living artwork, and many more beautiful and terrifying things. I went into this novel worried that a vampire tale might not be enough for 700 pages, I ended it amazed that Melika managed to fit so much story into only 700 pages!

Whereas most novels told in first-person only have one narrator, “Corcitura” is actually split into three different narratives. The first narrative is Eric’s, whom I’ve already spoken about. The second narrative is told by Madelaine, and as much as I enjoyed Eric’s voice, once the spotlight switches to Madelaine, she manages to shine as well. While Madelaine’s sense of humor can easily match wits with Eric’s, she does have her own way of seeing the world. Madelaine has a more poetic style of describing the events around her, and she is even more selfless than Eric was at times, making her an admirable protagonist as well as a formidable adversary. The third narrative belongs to Zigmund, and while the first two were often humorous, Zigmund’s is deadly serious. In addition, Zigmund has a more personal role in the story, so while Eric and Madelaine were often reacting to the events around them, Zigmund is much more proactive. I really enjoyed how Melika used three distinct voices to tell the story, as it made for a unique reading experience!

This is one of those rare books where even the secondary characters are as deep and interesting as many books’ main characters. Eric’s Aunt Roberta (affectionately known as Robbie) is especially charismatic and entertaining. If the GoodReads Choice Awards allowed us to vote on best supporting character this year, Aunt Robbie would easily have gotten my vote. No matter that I’m reading this several years after publication, so she wouldn’t even have been eligible this year, I still would have written in a vote for her! I’m a rebel like that…

While I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and highly recommend it, there’s no denying that it’s not for everyone. Unlike some of the more watered-down vampires in recent years, these ones have very sharp teeth, and they are often soaked in red! There are some really gory moments in this novel, which may be too much for people with more delicate tastes. That’s not to say all the horror is bloody, some of the most disturbing moments are psychologically terrifying rather than violent. One particularly creepy sequence builds to such a shocking crescendo that it may very well have marked me for life, it was possibly the scariest thing I’ve ever read! And keep in mind, I’ve read several Stephen King books, including “It”. Well, of course I read “It”, I’m an accountant, we’re all supposed to know about being… penny wise! <i>(I’m so very sorry for that last joke… that was more horrific than any of the brutal murders in the book!)</i>

My only complaint about the book (and it’s a small one) is that during Eric’s narrative, sometimes the passage of time in between segments is a bit uneven. As Eric traverses through Europe, one chapter will pick up right where the last one left off, while the next one will take place three weeks later. It’s a minor quibble, but I did find myself occasionally confused by the sudden time jumps. Fortunately, this doesn’t happen during Madelaine’s and Zigmund’s narratives, as their sections of the book are more cohesive. Still, if the worst thing I can say about a 700-page novel is that sometimes it jumps ahead a little TOO quickly, it’s no wonder why this was a five-star read for me!

Anyone looking for a truly scary horror novel, especially one filled with complex characters, haunting imagery, and plenty of genuinely funny moments in between the scary parts, I highly recommend "Corcitura"! This is a deliciously rich vampire story for you to sink your teeth into!