26 ratings | 2 reviews | avg rating:4.15

more photos (6)

#22 top librarians
#13 most followed

V.V.'s Bookshelves

read (27)
currently-reading (0)
to-read (10)
e-book (1)
kindle (1)
paranormal (1)
vampires (1)

V.V.’s Friends (25)

Giedre

1,301 books | 253 friends

Laura Thomas

2,178 books | 1,112 friends

Debdatta Dasgupta Sahay

1,071 books | 1,953 friends

Nancy

8,568 books | 358 friends

Enna

796 books | 69 friends

Michelle's Paranormal Vault of Books

1,157 books | 1,304 friends

James Rollins

51 books | 2,889 friends

Barbara

1,267 books | 78 friends

More friends…

V.V. Aku

Goodreads author profile

url

http://www.goodreads.com/VVAKU

born

in Breda, Netherlands

March 02

gender

female

website

http://www.fireofdawn.com

twitter username

VeerleAku

genre

Science Fiction & Fantasy, Young Adult

member since

February 2012

About this author

edit data

V.V. Aku has always believed in beautiful stories. She found the man of her dreams and her way in complex China, and wrote a fairytale of her own: The Fire of Dawn－a scintillating tale about strength, self-discovery, and a girl who dared to follow her heart.

Born and raised in The Netherlands, V.V. Aku (Veerle Ackerstaff) soon discovered that the world was a place worth exploring. After graduating high school, she set out to travel the globe until she finally touched down in China. On the border of Tibet she met Anzi Aku, a wild Black-Yi man who lives at the foot of the Himalayas. She has joined his clan and tries to find her place among the tribe and its shamans. When she’s not researching the clan’s mythology on vampires, she shamelessly...more

10 posts
V.V. Aku's Blog

Day at the Doctor's

This isn’t possible! I think, my mind numb with shock. My eyes are glued to the pregnancy test that balances on the edge of the wash basin. In the center of the little stick, two red lines are clearly visible. Oh no. I’m pregnant! Although my husband and I have been trying to have a baby for years, reality now dawns on me. Bile rises in the back of my throat. I’ll have to visit a Chinese docto... Read more of this blog post »

View more on V.V. Aku's website »

0 comments

• like •

Published on August 26, 2012 05:03 • 14 views

View all 10 posts »

combine editions
V.V. Aku's Books

Average rating: 4.03 · 30 ratings · 18 reviews · 1 distinct work · Similar authors

The Fire of Dawn
4.03 of 5 stars 4.03 avg rating — 30 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

* Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. To add more, click here.

Upcoming Events

No scheduled events. Add an event.

rss
V.V.'s Recent Updates

V.V. Aku is now friends with Wesley Van steen
Apr 07, 2013 08:02am · like
V.V. Aku rated a book 5 of 5 stars The Fire of Dawn by V.V. Aku (Goodreads Author)	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Finally! After much anticipation. The Fire of Dawn is finally available in Paperback! Claim your copy at any Amazon store or at Barnes and Noble. Enjoy. V.V. AKU
Oct 01, 2012 02:42am · see review
V.V. Aku is now following Jennifer's reviews
Aug 26, 2012 02:44am · like
V.V. Aku liked Tiffany's review of The Fire of Dawn: " This story was a definite surprise. V.V. Aku gives the reader plenty of twist in this adventurous tale. We are introduced to Leah, the main character, whom we think we’ve gotten to know. Just when you think you have it figured out exactly what she... " Read more of this review »
Aug 26, 2012 02:19am · see review
V.V. Aku liked Lizzy Lessard's review of The Fire of Dawn: " Overall: If you’ve ever wanted the gritty details of blood lust as a vampire, Fire of Dawn won’t disappoint. The first few chapters really fit the narrative, while the main character, Leah, is overdosing on her new abilities – so are we. The autho... " Read more of this review »
Aug 26, 2012 02:19am · see review
V.V. Aku rated a book 4 of 5 stars Servant of the Bones by Anne Rice	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Jun 10, 2012 08:03pm
V.V. Aku rated a book 3 of 5 stars Vittorio: The Vampire (New Tales of the Vampires, #2) by Anne Rice	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Jun 10, 2012 08:03pm
V.V. Aku rated a book 3 of 5 stars Blackwood Farm (The Vampire Chronicles, #9) by Anne Rice	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Jun 10, 2012 08:03pm
V.V. Aku rated a book 4 of 5 stars Blood And Gold (The Vampire Chronicles, #8) by Anne Rice	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Jun 10, 2012 08:03pm
V.V. Aku rated a book 4 of 5 stars The Vampire Armand (The Vampire Chronicles, #6) by Anne Rice	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Jun 10, 2012 08:03pm