Infernal (The Marked Saga Book 4) Kindle Edition

Excuse me if you find me rambling, however I often take the elbow route to my @$$hole, so bare with me.I stumbled upon this book after receiving an e-reader as a gift. I assumed I had given up on vampire romances when I couldn't finish Twilight, nor Vampire Kisses (this one was just a tad too drawn out) but contrary to the past I sped through all four books unable to put them down nor process my excitement for reading them.I thought I ran out of surprises until I got to the last line in book four.Oh boy, did I need more.Because surprise surprise, it wasn't a finale at all. -Insert Billy Mayes- "But wait, there's more."From being overjoyed by the main love interest (although slightly bored at times) it seemed steadily decent enough.Until book three, my view was skewed and I became more drawn and curious to the boy whom showed up at the beginning of it all....(Something readers seem to overlook as a major plot point and game changer). The boy who I had secretly been keen on and smitten to the entire time, waiting for the moment he would be painted in full color. And a lot less shadowed as a side character. Like I said, chalk full of surprises.So after what I believed was completing this series, I too felt like a junkie and dug through sites and Facebook to find out as much as I could. Months passed of me consistently checking the web and I finally saw an option to pre-order book 5. Boom. Click, sealed the deal. Now, I'm currently reading a looooongg series but took a hiatus to re read this saga in anticipation for what's to come. And once again I've found myself in the reviews section to gather further opinions. And what a shame that this series wasn't everyone's cup of tea.But opinions are like @$$holes, everyone has one, myself included.Personally, I am a terribly finicky reader. So this series was refreshing, it's a quick read and gets to the point. It's provocative in its writing, and has the perfect amount of diologue, vernacular, imagery and the like. I personally have never read nor watched Vampire Dairies so these comparisons in the comments don't eat at my table. However there's been multiple alike statements that have me pondering. Clouded/Murky/Obscure Spoilers follow; (AKA suggestive, piecy spoilers, are they even spoilers then?)1. Dom is manipulative and abusive:Everything done to Jemma was out of faithful protection of her own temper/emotions and the actions that would follow. At the end of the day she asked for what was given and he has never overstepped without her approval. (Aside from magical/whimsical elements to drive the friendship) He is the only honest character towards Jemma. he agrees or disagrees based off of facts and actions. Never sugar coating or doubting her unless it's to show that she herself is lying. He lets her be herself and make her own decisions. As someone who has been in a relationship with someone whom always doubted me, or didn't trust my intentions and feelings by gaslighting and drowning out my voice and opinions (amongst other horrible things) Dom gave me a perfect idea of who I should be looking for in a partner. And that is a 100% Partner. Not a father figure, final decision maker, throw a fit when it's not going my way partner. And he's certainly worth more than being wrapped up in the simple cliche that is the "bad boy" facade. He's more than that, and kudos to Bianca for writing it so fluidly and beautifully. By masking him so deliciously in this false front. There's still so much more mystery and advancment in this character and I'm rooting for it. Unexpectedly, of course.2. Trace is the perfect soulmate:In retrospect sure, I'll agree to some circumstances. After all that happened with Dom in the first bit, I wanted him to be the one and only too, but I love the idea of maturing in first loves and things that may or could pass. Change, It's the only constant. Aside from this, he wasn't perfect. There was guilt riding, emotional whiplash when things werent eye to eye as situations progressed, and I wasn't impressed. (Not with the author and Traces character but his over all personality-story wise) Alas, I can see why readers fawn over him. He's generally a sweet guy, a trooper and headstrung. I wouldn't be disappointed if she ends up with him either. (It's not usually this easy of a coin toss for me) His jealousy provided some juicy bits to the plot but tipped me in the latter's favor based off of personality flaws. Dom's jealousy is tame, composed and playful, whereas Trace's not in the slightest. Overall another brownie (cupcake?) point to the author for making such dynamic characters. I see through your writing style, past any "cliche's " and see it for what it is. A great story in development.3. Jemma's character growth (or lack thereof):I don't need to tred too far into this one. Mainly because those who quickly concluded this put the series to rest. Growth involves time. She is still a peaking-young lady coping with the less desirable parts of her ever changing and dangerous life. She's gonna grow and then digress over and over. It's human. She has emotions. And said emotions are well etched into her persona. Something that I love. I also have seen said prosperity through completing the first saga and I am impatiently waiting to see more of it. to the readers whom agree and for Bianca.... "You get a cupcake! You get a cupcake! YOU get a cupcake!" ( Oprah style).I could compliment all the other aspects; plot, characters and such. As well as critic a thing or two. But I've had my fair share of words.Overall, check this out. It's actual vampires and magic. to top it all off its an emotional roller coasters with time traveling coolness and I can't wait to read the completed puzzle in all its grandeur. (I still have so many questions left unanswered) It'll be bittersweet but fantastic nonetheless.Keep trekking Bianca. Or erm, typing?:)-WoahStickyDough

This book was amazing! I literally could not put this book down! I felt like crying so many times in this book it was so well written. it really pulls in your heart strings. Ugggggh.... Trace? Dominic? Trace? Dominic? I found myself being so conflicted with who Jemma should end up with and what she needs! Bianca really made me flip with who I want Jemma to end up with. I was team Trace for the longest and now I jumped ship. I'm officially Team Dominic over here. I always had a thing for Dominic and always enjoyed a good love triangle but I knew I wanted her to stay with Trace. The 3rd book and me changing my mind and now with this book I'm absolutely drooling over Dominic and hoping he gets his HEA with Jemma. The moments they share are so intense I loved every minute of it! The whole describing how Dominic bite as vampire has me all hot and bothered... just saying... Just the writing is amazing and detailed. The author really makes you feel every emotion like it's your own. I loved every minute of this series and can't wait to continue more.

SPOILERSI did NOT like this book.Oh. God. Where to start?? I really enjoyed this series, however... I had such high hopes for this book, which were dashed. I hate how much crying Jemma does, I wanted her to really come to life and own this decision, become the incredible kick-ass Slayer she's meant to be, or at least start acting like it. Instead, she cried. And cried. And cried some more. When it got to "Finally" understanding in the end that she had to do the "right" thing, I almost tossed my Kindle across the room I was so furious. She didn't "get it" you don't try to make a deal with the devil that blows up in your face and forces you to do the right thing and then say you "finally understand".As far as the love triangle. UGH. I hated Dominic for the longest time, and in this book he had his moments of intense growth and yet in the end I still hate him. I was actually hoping when they were arguing that he would stop himself. Hold his feelings back and wait for Jemma to grieve, but no, nope, nah, let's just jump into sexy time... When she's suppose to be completely destroyed after killing her freaking SOULMATE.I wanted Jemma and Trace, I wanted them to finally click and fall into step with each other, but seriously after this book, this weak Jemma doesn't even deserve him. I had moments of thinking that Dominic would be better for her, that he understood her better, but after tricking her into the bloodbond and then using it to compel her, what a crock.All of that being said. I love Bianca's writing. I love the storytelling. I love that I want more, and I LOVE the last paragraph. I never thought I'd say it, but go Nikki freaking Parker.I hope to hell and back that Jemma grows in the next book. That she stops crying and gets her shit together to get the boy that she first loved and her happily ever after.

I just had to jump back and reread the series again. I loved it the first time, and love it even more the second. Thank you for pulling me in to this fantasy world you created. I’ve enjoyed it.

Omg!! I’ve been waiting for this book and it did not disappoint. Love this book!! It was amazing! The storyline, the character development and plot twists were just awesome! We really see growth in Jemma And Dominic and I love it!! I’m not happy that Trace died but I think it was for the best, it touched Jemma up and ended up freeing Trace from Hades as well as the pain of being with Jemma with the whole bloodbond. It wouldn’t have been possible for him to be with Jemma after what’s happening with Dominic and I love that now she can actually be with him and that she’s changing him for the better. You can tell he loves her and only wants to protect her! I wish that this book could’ve ended the whole Jemma saga tho but will definitely be reading the next series! Very well written! Also wish Taylor wouldn’t have died, I was really sad about that! Hannah was enough

I wasn't sure what to expect starting to read this book. I am totally team Dominic! I have always loved how his character allows her room to stand on her own two feet making her own decisions and supporting her n9t treating her like something that will break or a child. He is a better fit in my opinion for her. I was blown away by the storyline of this book!! I couldn't put it down having to go through all the twists and turns to know where the story would end up. I cannot wait to see where Bianca Scardoni takes us from here. I hope it isn't a long wait to find out!!! ;-)

Spoiler alert!I have waited for this book since the day I put book three down and it was great but confusing, I just can't seem to decide whether I'm team Trace or Dominic and it real does my head in! Haha! I thought that the book was the end so when i read the last line and found out Trace wasn't in fact dead I was furious, I needed closure! But on the bright side at least it isn't over I am just a very impatient person who hates waiting to know what's next and I already want to know when this will be! Hopefully the author will release at least an estimation haha I'm just being optimistic. One thing I will say is hats off to Bianca Scardoni for thinking up Dominics character, it's brilliant! And I loved the racey chapters I thought it has needed it the whole way through, more more more in book 5! Overall I would recommend to anyone who loves reading about romance and fantasy xx

Bianca scardoni your mind is amazing! The way you tell a story...it completely comes alive, it's like watching a movie.I (along with many other adoring fans, I'm sure) waited so long for this and you did not disappoint. I reread the first 3 books before starting this one, just incase i missed anything lol. And it was just as good reading for the 2nd time.I loved it! I loved seeing Jemma grow. I loved how her relationships with different characters changed and grew.I cannot wait for next book!

I love not only this book but also the other three leading up to it. The author has the writing ability to bring you right on to the page with the characters . I really really enjoy her writing.

Absolutely loved this book, cannot wait for book 5 and to read more of Dominic, he is like all my favourite vampires rolled into one person (Spike and Damon). Really enjoyed the main storyline, but because the romance is so intense I always found myself waiting for the next scene Jemma shared with Dominic because something always happened and then the scene would end and I was wishing the scene would go on forever. Haven’t been this into a series for about 6 years but the powerful writing of this book has just drawn me in.