The Reviews Are In — And Readers Cannot Stop Talking About That Ending 👀

First things first — ARC readers, your book has been delivered! If you signed up to read Bloodlines of the Void early, check your email for a ‘BookFunnel’ email or search “Bloodlines of the Void” to grab your copy. You don’t want to miss this one.

If you signed up (or want to sign up) and you didn’t get your copy send me an email at: Janessa@janessakeeling.com

Now. Let’s talk about what’s happening out there, because the early reviews have started rolling in and I am feeling things.

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They Came for Ailith. They Stayed for the Ending.

I’ll be honest with you — I always knew this book was a slow burn. I said it in the blurb. I told you upfront. And yes, a few of you felt that in the early chapters.

But here’s what’s happening: the readers who stuck with it are unhinged about the ending.

“The way the book ended blew my mind! BOTV 2, I’m waiting for you!!!” — Mushmookie (Karla P.)

“The ending? Really????? I am still reeling from it. I don’t think I will recover until I get to read the next book.” — Nicola “Shortbookthyme”

“Literally read the last few lines and said ‘wtf?’” — Ashley Esposito

“The ending was amazing and I need to read the second one ASAP!” — Reader

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What others Are Loving

The FMC, Ailith, is already becoming a fan favorite:

“If you love a heroine who refuses to bend the knee, this one delivers.” — Kylie S.

“The female main character is highly enjoyable and an absolute bombshell badass.” — Morgan Lee

“Ailith is everything you want in a FMC — she’s feisty, smart, and doesn’t obey all the rules.” — Karen Boyle

And the dynamic between Ailith and Captain Thorn?

“The dynamics between the MMC and FMC were amazing and fun to watch!” — Mushmookie

“He’s got mystery, she’s a bada* sarcastic lady. Ultimate love from me!”* — Ashley Esposito

“Put her opposite a hot authority figure MMC who is yearning for her, and the tension is definitely there.” — Kylie S.

Several readers — including ones who don’t typically read sci-fi — were surprised by how much they loved it:

“This is totally not the type of book I normally would pick up. However, I have absolutely no regrets.” — Morgan Lee

“I am not a sci-fi reader so accepting this ARC was a bit of a gamble for me… I can honestly say I was happily surprised.” — Nicola “Shortbookthyme”

“I enjoyed expanding my reading genres. I wanted to cry, I wanted to laugh — everything was easy to picture.” — Jennifer Martinez

And for the gamers and genre fans, Cheyenne said it best:

“If you’re a fan of Mass Effect, Halo, or Star Trek, this book is going to be right up your alley.”

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A Note on the Slow Burn (Yes, It’s Real)

I won’t pretend otherwise — a few readers mentioned the beginning takes its time. That’s the point. This is a slow burn military space opera. The world breathes. The characters need to earn each other. The plot needs to mean something when it all comes together.

The readers who trusted the process? They’re the ones demanding Book 2 immediately.

So if you’re just getting started — stay with it. The payoff is worth it, and you don’t have to take my word for it. I brought receipts. (Reviews 🤣)

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The Best Way to Support This Book (It’s Free!)

If you’re reading Bloodlines of the Void — or you’ve already finished it — I have one small ask.

Go add it on Goodreads.

📖 Still reading? Add it to your Currently Reading shelf. It takes thirty seconds and it helps more readers find the book.

⭐ Already finished? Leave a review. It doesn’t have to be long. Even a sentence and a star rating makes a huge difference for an indie author.

Goodreads reviews are essentially a free tip jar for writers. If this book kept you up past your bedtime, made you audibly react to that ending, or just lived in your head rent free for a few days — that’s worth a review. I promise I’ll cherish every single one.

Enjoy the Void!

Janessa (Devin Vandriel)

P.S. If you want book 2, or book 1, you’re welcome to email me! Janessa@JanessaKeeling.com

P.P.S. A warning about emailing me. I will shamelessly attempt to recruit you into my permanent ARC team.