ARC review thanks to Netgalley.

3.75 stars

This took me a bit to get into with so much world building but once I got into it the story got real good. The ending was a little predictable but I still enjoyed it and I look forward to seeing where the story of Rae and Aiden goes in future books.

My only criticism is that the story felt a bit disjointed in parts as character thoughts and feelings are talked through before suddenly moving on to what they are physically doing. It felt like my brain felt like it was in one place before being jerked somewhere else.

This is a page turner for fans of urban fantasy and romance from an author I had yet to read from! I am so excited to see that there are other titles in her repertoire that can fill the hole that Never Run from an Immortal has left behind in my reader’s heart.

Plot: Set in a contemporary, magical world with a gritty, urban vibe, this book delivers intrigue with a fast moving plot as we along with the main characters try to explain mysterious disappearances of Fae, Humans, Witches and Vampires alike.

Characters: Our leads meet pretty early on in the story- Rae, a human thief, and Aidan, our vampire lord. They both hold secrets that are revealed along with the nefarious plans of others within the occult orders that rule the city and the continent. They decide on a partnership/marriage of convenience to get the information they both want 🫣

Fave Moments: The tension in this book is what enemies to lovers is made of. I felt like the romance and spice was balanced with the plot of the story. The female character is strong, powerful and smart. I appreciated her character and also her growth.

Growing Edges: My only critique is, that with any fantasy book, this world is so multilayered with different factions and magic that at times it was hard to keep up with everyone’s motivations, which brought me out of the story at times. These moments didn’t last long though and I just held on for the rest of the ride.

This is the first book of a series that ends on a cliffhanger and can’t wait for the next one.

Thank you to NetGalley for the e-ARC ❤️

This book was called Never Run from an Immortal by VIctoria J Price

The story follows a rebellious, metalworking FMC named Rae who is running from a mysterious past; and her unlikely alliance with a Vampire lord named Aidan. I see this book as similar to Bride by Ali Hazelwood or The Crescent City series - it’s a realistic, modern setting with a host of different fantasy races.

This world involves several competing factions of vampires, humans, witches, and fae all trying to gain control of the world in which they live. Rae, as a leader of one of these factions, is trying to protect her loved ones and give them an even playing field in a world that is inherently unequal.

At the beginning, the lore was a bit confusing to me and I had to kind of sort through information about what the different Orders were and how they interacted with each other. For example, there’s several different “types” of vampires and several different factions of humans, and it was kind of confusing figuring out how all of that worked. More than that, I didn’t understand who the leaders were of these factions or orders. I had to kind of keep pushing through and it was an amazing book otherwise. I was sad there wasn’t a map but this also could be because this is an ARC read and not an officially released book.

The female main character is a great example of a flawed heroine who is also very capable and has very many tricks under her sleeve, which unravel throughout the story. Several surprises are revealed about the character, the circumstances of her life, her motivations, etc.,

This book ended on a cliffhanger, and I feel like it was just set up for the rest of the series, so I’m so anxious to read the rest and find out what happens to our characters.

Amazing- where do I begin? Victoria J. Prince is a brilliant writer, she had me hooked within the first few chapters of Never Run From An Immortal. She created relationships between the characters that felt real, with strains and triumphs that other writers cannot accomplish. It was well paced and such a fun read for me, there was never a dull moment where I felt like I should take a break. I guarantee I will not be alone in this statement, please Victoria Prince write the next book soon!

The story follows Rae, a powerful fierce female, her every move calculated, planned, and her thoughts hidden. She created relationships between the characters that felt real, with strains and triumphs that other writers cannot accomplish. This was my first experience reading one of her books - I am hooked!

Book Review: Never Run From an Immortal by Victoria J. Price

Enemies to allies (and maybe more)? Fake marriage? Forced proximity? A morally gray couple full of sharp edges? Yep, sign me up.

This book throws you straight into the action—literally with a Boom! (IYKYK). The pacing never slows, and the tension—both in the plot and between Rae and Aidan—keeps you hooked.

Rae Farren, our smart-mouthed Witch FMC, has the kind of attitude I respect (and a vocabulary I appreciate). Aidan Vale, our broody vampire lord, might be lost without his mojo… but is Rae the one who can bring it back? Their dynamic is fiery, their banter is sharp, and their rough edges might just fit together if they’d let them.

The world-building was immersive, and I appreciated the glossary-style definitions that helped set the scene. The only thing that pulled me out for a second? Everything had unique names—except "weed." It just felt a little too normal for this world, but that’s a small detail in an otherwise well-crafted setting.

The ending? Twists. Plural. One I saw coming, but the other? Not at all—well played, Victoria J. Price.

Special shoutout to Ru and Quinn because they stole every scene they were in. Absolutely worth checking out when it releases!

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for the e-ARC!

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Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book. A gorgeous 3 star read book from me. What an exciting plot, vivid storytelling and relatable, rich characters. I couldn't put this book down – absolutely loved it.

Just finished reading an early copy of "Never Run From An Immortal" by @Victoriajprice and seriously, it was such a good read!
So there's this character Rae Farren who's totally into spilling blood - her enemies' blood, she'd point out. But in this place called Demesia, it's pretty much impossible to tell who's who anymore.
War's coming, and humans and supernatural creatures are about to go at it. Rae's desperate and makes this deal with the enemy, which is probably gonna end badly, but what choice does she have?
Then there's Aidan Vale, this vampire who fought his way to the top, but he's got this secret - his magic's been stolen and he can't let anyone find out or they'll come for his throne.
When Rae (who swears like a sailor) offers him a deal, Aidan's like "why not?" She could either save him or ruin him, but saying no seems worse.
They clash like crazy, but Aidan sticks with it thinking "keep your enemies close."
The book's set in this messed-up world with magic, tech, and tons of lying. It's got the whole enemies-to-lovers thing going on between a witch who doesn't hold back and a vampire lord. Great if you're into forced proximity, convenient marriages, and characters who are definitely in the gray area morally.
I couldn't put it down! The dual POV works so well. No boring setup - just jumps right into the action. The world's full of fae, humans, vampires, and witches all about to go to war. It’s just pure survival mode the whole time and I was totally there for it.

Beyond grateful to Netgalley and Victoria price for the opportunity to review this ARC.

What. A. Ride!

Set in modern times in the city of Demesia,the story follows Rae; a 28-year-old human, and Aidan, a young(ish) Vampire lord. Rae is frustrated with the power struggle between fae and vampires that always results in humans being taken advantage of, and maybe Aidan feels the same?

Once the two cross paths, they come to an agreement; in exchange of Aidan's resources, Rae will help him get back his magic that's been missing for 15 years.

In the midst of all this, humans and fae are disappearing from all over the city. Sparks and insults fly as the two begrudgingly work together, trying to find out what's happening to the missing individuals and experience a race against time to get their end goals met. Can they look past their differences and work together?

This book had me hooked IMMEDIATELY! The main characters choices may annoy you at times but it makes sense in the context of their experiences. Did I also mention the FMC is 28??

I read this in approximately 2 days and highly recommend for fans of urban romance (it scratches that itch that crescent City started).

I give it 5/5⭐'s and will 100% re-read this. In fact, I anticipate I'll get myself a physical copy once it's released on the 25th of April!

Already aching for book 2!

Five WELL DESERVED stars.
Standing ovation.
Chef's kiss.
I loved this book. In a genre overwhelmed with dragons, trials, and fairytale retellings, Never Run From An Immortal was a breath of fresh air. The world building was phenomenal, and the storyline was captivating.
I loved the slow burn, forbidden romance.
I loved the development of the side characters.
I loved the fierceness and the tenacity of Rae.
I loved that the storyline revolved just as much around friendship as it did romance.
Thank you, thank you for allowing me to read this ARC!
What a masterpiece!

Snark, attitude, secrets, power plays, and yep witches, vampires, and fae - all come together to create a highly entertaining, sometimes tense, sometimes emotional, and totally action packed fantasy with enough sizzle to keep things interesting. Ends on one heck of a cliff!

Super hot and the banter, yes! Rae just has a way with words, she is so witty. I love her so much. She gives Aidan so much sass.

I read this is one sitting, because I couldn't put it down. Their stories (dual POV) were so fascinating, as well as their pasts, plus lots of action. Loved Victoria's descriptions and writing.

I am definitely buying the kickstarter special edition of this book!

If you’re looking for a fast-paced, captivating and twisty read, Never Run From An Immortal may just be the book for you.

I loved the dynamic between our main characters - the banter was top tier 🤌🏻🤌🏻 Rae is a witch absolutely brimming with sass and confidence, and Aiden is a powerful, brooding immortal, and guess what? There’s a marriage of convenience trope thrown in here for good measure.

Thank you endlessly to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with an advance copy.

Wow. This book? Utter perfection. Where do I even begin? If House of Earth and Blood and A Court of Mist and Fury had a love child, this book would be the golden child—the one they slap a “Proud Parent of an Exceptional Book” bumper sticker on while gushing to anyone within earshot (whether they asked or not). It effortlessly delivers the best fantasy romance tropes while skillfully dodging the worst offenders. I’m looking at you unnecessary communication and dumb misunderstandings.

From page one I was hooked. I love a well written dual POV, and this book delivers. It throws you straight into the action - no exposition dumps, no labyrinthine world building to wade through. Just pure immediate chaos, exactly how I like it. We follow Rae and Aiden in a world on the brink of war. Teeming with fae, humans, vampires, and witches. The story is dark, intense, and brimming with power struggles, shifting alliances, and the ever present fight for survival.

Rae? A complete badass. Snarky, confident, and more than capable of holding her own. A Silversmith, business wonder, artist, and all around force to be reckoned with. She is not here to play damsel in distress,

Aiden? Broody? Possessive? Powerful? Absolutely. He has all the best qualities of a swoon worthy morally gray MMC without the frustrating tropes that make you contemplate throwing your book across the room.

Their dynamic is pure gold, their banter is top tier, and the conversations are captivating. The spice? Let’s just say we thrive on a well executed slow burn, forced proximity trope.

The world building is immersive, the character development is masterfully executed, and if I have one complaint? I need more of the side characters. Rae and Bae deserve more page time, as do my beloved animal companions - Ru and Quinn.

I devoured every page, and will be not so patiently waiting for book two.

MASSIVE thank you to Net Galley and Victory Editing for the ARC!

I'm genuinely obsessed with this book! I'm always a little weary of vampire books because I feel like a lot of the tropes are played out, but this was SUCH a pleasant surprise!

I loved the dual POV and really found myself rooting for both of the main characters. I'm the type of person who can always see things coming and I loved that this book actually kept me guessing as to how deep Rae's lore went and his complex of a character she was. This was written beautifully!! Thank you- MORE PLEASE!


Thank you so much to NetGalley for this ARC!!!