Wren Figueiro

I've read many a paranormal romance before, and I have to say, Atancia is a refreshing and original take on the word "paranormal". Atty, and the majority of the characters she interacts with through the novel, are part of a lineage known as "The Durand". I enjoyed how Ben (Atty's romantic interest) explained their race - as a type of vampiric energy shifters. Instead of drinking blood, the Durand can simply transfer someone's energy to themselves.

I thought Figueiro did a great job with world-building and characters. Atty's romance with Ben was very natural and believable, without ever feeling rushed. The overall pacing of the novel, I found at times to be slower than I would have liked. However, the last third of the book really began to zip by until I was racing through the last few chapters. I look forward to the second novel in this series!… (meer)

I received this book – Antancia (The Durand duology #1) from the author Wren Figueiro in exchange for my honest review.

This book is a paranormal romance for young adults and it is told trough the eyes of the main character Antacia Clark.

She's a college student, who has panic attacks, is very shy and doesn't has many friends and has been brought up by Nana, her adoptive grandmother. She was left to her care by her mother who disappeared and never heard from again. She meet Benjamin Althaus at a New Year's eve party and instantly their connection is undeniable. Not only she falls for him but finds out part of her heritage.

This book is good not great. I like the fact that it was Antancia who was talking about her life and what was happening.

I found it too slow and some parts were not all that interesting. I didn't get the wow factor reading the book until near the end when the suspense was present.


Will I read the second book? Yes, the way it ended, I still want to learn what happens.

I give this book a 3 stars.… (meer)