BOOK REVIEW + $25 Gift Card GIVE AWAY - Daughter of Belial by Jennifer Juvenelle

 

Daughter of Belial

by Jennifer Juvenelle 

GENRE: Psychological Thriller

Some Family Trees Should Be Burned. . .

Greer Girls are special. Greer Girls are rare. Greer Girls are central to the secret Order of Belial.

Sophie Greer knows none of this. All she knows is that her now ex-boyfriend cheated on her, she’s alone working in Paris, and her mysterious billionaire boss, Edward Hughes, is way too interested in her life.

But when Sophie is kidnapped in Moscow while on a business trip, she’s plunged into the dark underbelly of the global elite and a sinister secret society with deep ties to her family; ties that lead to revelations darker than anything Sophie could have imagined.

Betrayed by the man who raised her, and targeted by the illustrious Hughes family, only one thing is certain—family history can be deadly. If Sophie is to survive, she must decide who to trust and what to believe, or risk being crushed beneath the weight of the all-powerful secret Order of Belial.

Excerpt:

Smoke from the other vehicle’s engine fills the back seat. Coughing, I cover my nose and mouth as I desperately search for a solution. The whole right side of the vehicle is smashed in. There’s no getting out that way. I’m considering trying to break the back left window when I spy the dividing curtain swinging in the cool fall breeze.

Tugging the makeshift divider aside, I peek into the front to see the driver hunched over the steering wheel, unconscious. If I move carefully, I might be able to climb around him to get out the driver’s side. I’m about to make my move when the back door squawks open. A large gust of fresh air rushes into the banged-up vehicle. My head swivels to assess the new arrival.

No. It can’t be. A trillion queries rise and fall as I look upon my assailant—my savior? It’s too much. Between the plane ride, the abduction, and being left alone to rot for a week in a gaudy prison then carted out like a virgin for sacrifice, I’m spent. Where does it end?

There’s a popping sound as my mouth forms a tiny O in stunned surprise. Edward, looking like James Bond in a classic European-cut suit (probably Armani) and a light-grey dress shirt, unbuttoned at the top, is standing in the open doorway, hand outstretched in a gesture of chivalry as if these were the most natural circumstances under the Russian moon. I give him a blank stare.

“I told you I’d find you.” His silky voice floats past my ears, rattles around in my brain and down to my chest, where it nuzzles itself snugly into my heart.

I received an advance review copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you Jennifer Juvenelle and Goddess Fish Promotions. I'm excited to be a part of this tour.

Psychological Thrillers are my favorite genre and I enjoy reading books with various levels of dark. This book is dark and full of horrific events. I would categorize this book as one-part horror and one-part psychological thriller.

In Daughters of Belial, we meet Sophie Greer. She is part of a secret society, and her family has deeply rooted secrets. All members of this family have a role to play. The Greer girls are special and thus have special roles. Sophie unfortunately doesn’t know any of this until she is kidnapped.

This is my first book by this author and while it was a little too graphic for me at times, I also realize this level of grit is what makes this such a fabulous book! This book is a fascinating adventure as the reader follows the twists and turns. The author did an excellent job of weaving a complex story with an eclectic cast of character in to one cohesive tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat. When I thought I’d figured it out, another twist was thrown in. I recommend and look forward to reading more from this author!

Overall Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟

AUTHOR Bio and Links: 

JENNIFER JUVENELLE is a Native American/French author born in Hollywood, raised in Detroit, and fashioned in France. Formerly an actress and model, Jennifer now splits her time between crafting psychological thrillers and the magic of motherhood. A survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Jennifer made healing from trauma a priority when her life became untenable. Daughter of Belial is the unexpected product of her journey from trauma to triumph. An eager explorer, she currently lives in a remote Mexican seaside-jungle village with her debonair Aussie author husband and their young son. 

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