The Venom in her Veins

Kristen Webb

Read immediately!

"I was lucky enough to be selected as an ARC reader for J. E. Caroline’s debut novel, The Venom In Her Veins. But is hard to believe this is her debut novel because this book is beyond 5 stars for me! Her words painted me directly into her world from Page 1! The writing was poetic and this book was unputdownable. When I was forced to put it down, because…adulting, I was thinking about the book and itching to pick it back up! It made me laugh, gasp, blush, cry and eventually it even broke me. It has everything we love in a Romantacy and more: found family, enemies to lovers, a strong FMC, a swoony Dragon Shifter MMC, a truly original curse, Fae, dragons, an evil King and a Witch Queen, Angels, original magic and so so much more. Imagine if One Dark Window and ACOTAR had a baby, but with Dragons! It is such a truly unique story in a world of copy paste romantasy. Our FMC, Verena, is so funny (which I was not anticipating) despite the curse that threatens to control her. Her internal monologue had me laughing out loud. She is strong, brave and loves her people hard. Her bravery and loyalty to her friends and family is top tier. Our MMC, Ronan, is a cross between Xaden and Rhysand. Similar but different: “Smoke Daddy” as quoted by our very own J. E. Caroline herself, not to be confused with Shadow Daddy 😏 He is all swoony and mystery and definitely “touch her and die”. And the Romance! The romance was everything. I cannot speak highly enough about this book and I will be screaming its praises from the rooftops for the foreseeable future! And beyond ❤️ So do yourself all of the favors… go follow J.E. Caroline and read this book! Jessica, it was an honor to ARC read this book! I can’t wait to receive my physical copy! This will definitely be a book I reread again and again. Will be anxiously awaiting Book 2 and wishing you all of the wonderful things this book community has to offer you! Congratulations on a masterpiece ❤️ ["

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May 5, 2026 Verified Purchase

Megan Cocchiola

SIX STARS

"No because BESTIES what do you mean A DEBUT!!! HIT MY SIX STAR SCALE WHICH ONLY TOG SERIES AND WHEN THE MOON HATCHED HAS HIT BEFORE?!?!?! THE HECK. I stared at the wall until 2am (I finished it at midnight) THE LAST 15% SENT ME TO HEL AND BACK AND THEN BACK AGAIN THRICE FOR FUN. It has been well over 24 hours and I’m still unwell, I might even reread to get out of this bookhangover. We’re talking TOG level journey. WTMH whimsy words (lyrical writing) and GODS & MONSTERS vibes. AND ONE DARK WINDOW. I’m sick in the best way. The last few pages…. slap me it would hurt less. THE WORLD OMG IMMEDIATELY snatched FMC for best friend list SHES SO FUNNY AND REAL & MMC FOR BOOK HUSBAND LIST for… reasons…. THE FEMALE HECKING RAGE YOU WILL FEEL Mama gemgem queen of my heart THE FOUND FAMILY I CRY THE TICK TICK TICK OF IT ALL THE REVEALS AND TWISTS AND JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT YOU KNEW SOMETHING BAM YOU DIDNT six stars and endless love WHEN IS THE NEXT BOOK JESSICA I HAVE QUESTIONS ["

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May 5, 2026 Verified Purchase

Alexandra

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌶🌶

"🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 🌶🌶 Absolutely obsessed with this book. The writing, the world, the characters, everything felt magical and powerful ✨ Jessica’s talent jumps off the page. Her dialogue feels like movie lines and the worldbuilding is so vivid it sticks to your brain long after you finish. The chemistry is intense, the tension is delicious, and the spice is perfection 🔥 This story is emotional in the best way. It takes its time, hits hard, and makes you feel every moment. I kept pausing just to breathe because some scenes deserved that space. It is immersive, consuming, and beautifully written. The fact that this is her debut is wild. A full five stars from me 😚🤌🏻 Ps: Counting the minutes until book 2 🐍 ["

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May 20, 2026 Verified Purchase

Hanna Strybing

READ THIS BOOK!!!!

"What did I just finish?😭😭😍 Going into this book I was excited but I never thought it this book would be so heartbreaking and emotional. Verena is an amazing FMC. She deserves so much and truly comes into herself at the end of the book. She is a badass and has the complexity of a morally grey FMC, which is something I LOVE. The side characters were strong and helped the story flow together, they made the story. Ronan? WOW. He’s devoted to Verena and will do anything for her. That ending though? I did not see coming🥲 it shattered me. I’ll be picking up book 2 right when it comes out!! J.E. Caroline you outdid yourself👏🏻🖤 ["

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May 5, 2026 Verified Purchase

Ashley Reddell

Million stars review!!

"I am at a loss for words. This book very quickly became a 6 star book, hands down, no questions asked. I wish you could have a six star ratings but I am saying here and now. This book out of all the books this year has been my favorite read. This book will LAST with you. Venom in her Veins was brilliantly written. There was so much description, to the point where this book became your world. You were pulled in and not released until this book was finished and you were finished. I cannot say enough about J.E. Caroline and this book. She has created a masterpiece that has you crying, screaming, laughing, literally not breathing, happiness, devastation and committing violence (mostly to your kindle). The world building is simply breathtaking. You feel like you have lived there with the characters for ages and it's the next town over. The magic system is perfect for what the story is and the beings that are introduced in it. The FMC, Verena, is someone you can connect to very quickly and maybe become her best friend. She is strong yet she is venerable. She has self-doubt but she continues to fight through it all and rises above. She doesn't know her past or where she comes from but that doesn't stop her from protecting those who she cares about. Yet through betrayal, through love, through hate and vengeance Verena becomes who she is meant to be, or a version of that. 'To protect his kingdom, he must kill her." This is your introduction to the MMC, Ronan. He is morally gray, running from his calling and sworn to kill her. He is a must add to your book boyfriend list. He is dragon, running from his kingdom. You start to love him as he struggles with his growing attraction to Verena and his oath to kill her. They fight their attraction constantly until there is no other choice but to give in. I cannot say enough about the side characters that some a practically main characters. They are very well developed and are key parts in this book. You cannot move on with out them but some of them you wish we were. The ending of this book wrecked me in the best possible way. It was amazing, fantastic, devastating, shocking, heart-stopping. I felt all the emotions in a very short amount of time that I am still processing this book! It is soo worth adding to your TBR NOW so you can get it right as it comes out! Thank you J.E. Caroline and her team for allowing me to be on the ARC team and getting this book. The emotions and reactions are all very much my own! ["

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May 5, 2026