Celeste by KT Pinto
Celeste
Celeste is a terrific dark fantasy novel. KT Pinto has written a richly detailed story. The vampyre society/hierarchy is incredibly interesting. The setting of the novel is historical and is nicely done. The major characters are multidimensional and well developed. Celeste is fascinating as she copes with life before and after she becomes a vampyre in a world dominated by men. Celeste uses sex both as a weapon and a gift. She is an incredibly strong woman/vampyre though she is certainly not without flaws, one of which is caused by her vampyric sire. Celeste is sometimes vicious, sometimes amusing, often sarcastic, but never dull. This is a novel that I would read again. I give it 4 ½ Tombstones.
Book Excerpt:
“Tell us a tale … or die.”
Her voice sent chills down my spine and caused my breath, such as it is, to stick in my throat. What story could I possibly tell that would entertain this audience? I finally decided I would tell them the story of my life; it was the only thing I could remember accurately … especially since, at that moment, I was seeing it flash before my eyes.
So, in a slightly wavering voice, I began to tell them the tale of Celeste, a part of which you are now holding in your hands. This is not verbatim–I can honestly say that I did not have the presence of mind to be as witty or articulate when standing in the Court of the Dark Fae as when I sat down to write this in the safety of my own home; but the spirit of it remains the same.
Do what you will with this story. Regale your family with bits of it while sitting at the dining room table, scare children with it while on a camping trip, or set it on fire and roast marshmallows over it, it really doesn’t matter. For in some dark place, on a dark night, the Unseelie Queen listened to my tale and set me free … and that’s what truly matters … to me anyway.”
Book Stats:
- E-Book and Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Mundania Press LLC (July 31, 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1594263876
- ISBN-13: 978-1594263873
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Titles in Books of Insanity series in the order they should be read:
Celeste
Vanity
Marco – Not yet released
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I can think of only one word that defines “Celeste” by K.T. Pinto. That word is “spellbinding.” The narrative way in which it is written grabs you right from page one. The unique combination of history, mythology and folklore captures you and enters you into a surreal world where everything comes to life, the characters jump out of the pages at you. It is intoxicating and addictive.
I am hungry for more and can’t wait to receive my copy of “Vanity.” I’d love to see these books made into a movie. I am sure it would be a box office hit on the big screen with such a fascinating cast of characters. K.T. Pinto has struck on something special.