Vampire so Vengeful by Margot Arden

It’s better to have loved and lost… and then to get him back.

Cally finally realized she loved Antoine the very night he was taken. Now nothing matters more than bringing him home.

But the vampire she saves is darker than she remembered. He’s tortured, feral, and fueled by revenge—and she’s the only one who can hold him together.

Old enemies rise while obsessions reignite. And the Vigilantia have found a witch they will blackmail into obedience. Now she’s faced with an impossible choice: betray those closest to her, or turn Antoine into a weapon.

Survival demands more than love. It demands vengeance

My Review

I gave Vampire So Vengeful four stars as the second half of this duology. While it didn’t evoke quite the same intensity of emotion as book one, it tied everything up nicely and made for a truly enjoyable read. I loved the mature world of vampires Margot Arden created—it’s sizzling hot, full of mystery, political intrigue, and a secret society I couldn’t get enough of.

This book leans more into the politics than the romance until the end, but when the heat hits—it hits. I definitely wanted more swoony vampire-and-witch moments, but the worldbuilding more than made up for it. The author crafted a paranormal setting I’d happily drop into anytime.

I also loved the recap and new additions to the storyline. Book one left us on that shocking cliffhanger, and I couldn’t wait to see how everything unfolded. We get to know Cally and the Thralls better this time around, and I adored seeing Cally’s fiery, feisty side as she fights to get Antonine back while discovering more about her witchy power. She gets tangled in plenty of drama, and honestly, I have no idea how it’ll all work out, there are a lot of “rock and a hard place” moments in this one.

I’m still not sure how I feel about this version of Antonine, he’s definitely more aloof, but I loved the added complexity and entanglement of the society plotline. And that rooftop scene? 🔥 Absolutely scorching. The mechanics might leave you blinking, but the context? Panty-melting perfection. Antonine might be different, but I’m curious to see if that’s for better or worse.

The pacing is steady, packed with drama, political tension, and plenty of steamy scenes. Cally and Antonine really settle into their bond in this story, and her witchy side shines brighter than ever. She is stubborn, strong, and passionately loyal. I also enjoyed how close we grow to the rest of the cast, especially Eve, Belle, Gabe, and Noah.

The story takes some intriguing turns, and I love getting lost in this world of vampires, witches, fated mates, and supernatural power struggles. Cally and Antonine’s story wraps up beautifully with a delicate new balance, but the tease of Gabe and Eve’s connection at the end is just as enticing. I love that it all comes full circle while opening the door to new stories and more characters to fall for.

I do love the included glossary by chapters and all the fun words used in the book. 

Thank you so much for the ARC of this book—I’m already looking forward to more from this world.

This book is part of a Duology so you must read the first book Vampire so Virtuous to understand the world.

If you have the read the first book and would like to read Vampire so Vengeful by Margot Arden. You can find both books on Amazon in the series Boston Vampires. As an Amazon Associate I earn on qualifying purchases.

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