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Pandora's Box (Immortalis #3)

by Katie Salidas (Goodreads Author)

4.21 of 5 stars 4.21 · rating details · 158 ratings · 33 reviews

After a few months as a vampire, Alyssa thought she'd learned all she needed to know about the supernatural world. But her confidence is shattered by the delivery of a mysterious package - a Pandora's Box.Seemingly innocuous, the box is in reality an ancient prison, generated by a magic more powerful than anyone in her clan has ever known. But what manner of evil could nee...more

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Apr 14, 2012 Ami Blackwelder rated it 4 of 5 stars

Can't wait to begin this. Admittedly, got sidetracked with THE HUNT and THE WHISPER JAR, but I just did not find them to be as engaging as I thought. have put those aside and now am back to Pandora's Box.

I must say this is quickly becoming my favorite of the three I've read so far. Pandora's Box, Ghosts, Werewolves...this is all turning out to be very interesting and spooky! Now we have witches too and this is interesting. Fallon falling for the WERE Aidan is a good twist...and the ending OMG! B...more

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Aug 04, 2012 Donna (BLHmistress) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Can I tell you just how much I love this series, well I am going to say it over and over again until either you get tired and stop reading this review or buy this series.

Honestly I didn't think it could get any better but it has. This is book 3 in the Immortalis series and it just gets crazy from the very start. Katie starts by throwing me for a total loop and had me screaming at my Kindle 'NOOOOO"! I couldn't believe she went there but she did. I can't say what but it had me crying at the begi...more

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Jan 10, 2012 Susan rated it 5 of 5 stars

In Pandora's box, Alyssa's friend Fallon opens a strange box and releases a creature determined to destroy all vampires. I cried several times throughout this story, so much pain and struggle; loss and hope. Wow! Author Katie Salidas packed this book full of emotion! I couldn't stop reading! I really enjoyed reading this book, I just wish there was more! How could you leave me hanging like that??? I don't like cliffhanger endings in books or movies - I have to wait TOO long for the rest of the s...more

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Dec 18, 2011 Natalie rated it 5 of 5 stars

I am going to review this as a series instead of three separate books. Sometimes a vampire book can seem the same after reading so many, and lately I have had the pleasure of reading some wonderful vampire stories that have put an original twist to them. As with this series I am happy to say this series has that something different that I am always looking for in a great book.

Alyssa did not want to turn vampire, but, Lysander, a loner vamp turns Alyssa into a vampire in order to say her life, s...more I am going to review this as a series instead of three separate books. Sometimes a vampire book can seem the same after reading so many, and lately I have had the pleasure of reading some wonderful vampire stories that have put an original twist to them. As with this series I am happy to say this series has that something different that I am always looking for in a great book.

Alyssa did not want to turn vampire, but, Lysander, a loner vamp turns Alyssa into a vampire in order to say her life, she was being attacked by a couple of guys who were trying to rape and kill her. Lysander turned Alyssa instead of letting her die. The first book in the series is mainly focused on Alyssa and her coming to terms with this life altering change to from human to vampire, she has an extremely hard time dealing with this and also with the fact they must drink straight from humans in order to stay alive, no animals or bag blood. Now she's whiny about the whole situation, but, you would be too if you were turned into a vampire against your will, and if you want an action packed book, this is the one to read. So book #1 off to a great start and on to book #2.

At the start of book 2 Alyssa is still having somewhat of a hard time with her change, but I think what impressed me most of all with this author, who by the way is a new author for me, is her writing style, at the start of book 2 Katie Salidas is able to recap book 1 so that you understand book 2 without confusing you totally, and with saying that if you hadn't started with the first book you can easily start reading the second book and understand it with no problems which I might add is a hard thing to do, bravo Ms. Salidas, I really like that in an author that impresses me a lot.

After having recurring nightmares about Santino, a evil vampire hunter. Lysander is adamant that he is not alive and hunting them, Alyssa knows he is, so when she comes face to face with him, Alyssa runs back to the only place that made her feel safe.....her old hang out when she was a mortal and runs into her best friend she had to leave behind when she was turned.....Fallon. So I really don't want to give away everything, we all know I hate spoilers but I will tell you a few things to keep you in suspense lol, Fallon gets kidnapped to try and have Alyssa fall right into Santino's trap he's set for her, and soon enough Alyssa figures out that worse things lay ahead, worse than Santino. I love this line from the book, "The enemy of your enemy is your friend.....Right?" Santino What a perfect line. Again another action packed book of this series, starts out great, love all the characters and I loved that Lysander and Alyssa's relationship has vamp up (no pun intended) lol you can just feel his love for her, and I love the addition of Fallon and Nicholas characters, no spoilers you gotta read it to . So book 2 awesome and now on the book #3.

The third book in this series was nothing short of amazing, such originality, more than the first and second , she has introduced more new characters, werewolves....Aiden to be specific *sigh* that's one hot werewolf. All three books are packed with action, wonderful characters, a fantastic plot and story line, and takes you on an emotional roller coaster ride which leaves you wanting more. If you haven't read any of these books yet I suggest you go right now and grab your copies of this awesome series. You will not be disappointed you did, and hang on to your seat for a great ride. I hope you all enjoy this series as much as I did!!! Enjoy!!!!!!(less)

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Jul 11, 2011 Steph rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: kindle-read

May be a few minor spoilers...
I did really like this book. Just not as much as the last (hence the 4 not 5 stars).
I thought the story was brilliant.
Lysanders house unknowingly recieved a Pandora's box. Fallon, being human was compelled to open it. The box contained the spirit of Aniketos, the first ever vampire! The spirit went on to wreak havoc on the clan that live in Lysanders home. With absolutely devastating consequences!
In a quest to find ways to kill or atleast re-trap the spirit. Lys...more

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Jul 13, 2012 Gary rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012, booked

Pandora’s Box (Immortalis Vampire Series 3) is the first time in the series that I felt the drama surrounding the conflict was warranted. From the moment of the first death, I felt that these vampires were in real peril. At the end the losses to Lysander’s coven was a definitely felt.

The introduction of werewolves changes the dynamic of this world. I don’t fully understand how the werewolves fit into this world. From there introduction they seem to take traits more from dogs more than wolves. T...more

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Dec 20, 2011 Cocktails and Books rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: blog-tour, paranormal

This series has gotten better with each book. You love the characters and the storyline with each one.

In this third installment, a mysterious package has been delivered to Lysander's home and calls to Fallon to open it. When she does, she releases something that starts attacking the vampires demanding they return it's blood. When a clan member is killed, it forces Lysander to admit he needs to return to Boston to retrieve his original writings and see if there is anything listed about this Pand...more This series has gotten better with each book. You love the characters and the storyline with each one.

In this third installment, a mysterious package has been delivered to Lysander's home and calls to Fallon to open it. When she does, she releases something that starts attacking the vampires demanding they return it's blood. When a clan member is killed, it forces Lysander to admit he needs to return to Boston to retrieve his original writings and see if there is anything listed about this Pandora's Box they have been sent.

The Boston vampires were an interesting mix. Instead of being the lone vampires that Alyssa has known in Las Vegas, we find a group of individuals that interact the same way humans would interact with each other. They were more willing to "live amongst the humans" and try to fit in, rather than hide away in a house and hope no one will see them. It was good for Alyssa to see that she could have some semblance of her old life back, despite how Lysander has chosen to live.

We also were introduced to the werewolves and witches of the supernatural community in Boston. The werewolves run the show, but work in conjunction with the other supernaturals (including vampires). While they appeared at first unwilling to help Lysander and Alyssa with their problem, Conner the Pack Alpha, decides to impart his knowledge and help our band of Vegas vampires. The werewolves were an interesting addition to the series and I hope we see more of them in the future.

Lysander's maker, while killed in book one, is still wrecking havoc in their lives. This time it's her jilted King, Edmond, dead set on revenge. His revenge is a good one, but his reasoning behind it were incredibly juvenile. I would hope that once one reaches a couple hundred years old the "because she loved you more" defense would disappear. Oh well.

If there was one thing I didn't like about the book, it was the cliffhanger of an ending. I'm not going to say anything here, since I don't want to spoil it for anyone else, but let's just say I an now desperate to have the next book in the series (and sadly don't see anything listed on Katie's web site...booooo!).(less)

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Jul 30, 2011 Marlene rated it 5 of 5 stars

I cannot wait for the next book in this series. What a cliff hanger. Katie is on my top list of authors. I read the 3 of these books within one month.....and I am craving for more...You are right there with Chris Pike, Stephen King,P.C. Cast ...I have been spreading the word to all my friends and family to try new authors.I know I am happy I did.. You kept me very busy for this month of July now here I am hunting somemore, As usual it seems as though I am always waiting for the next book to come...more

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Jan 29, 2013 Shona Lawrence rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: series

I started reading this series a little backwards. I actually read the novella Moonlight first and absolutely loved Fallons story. That book introduced me to several of the characters in the Immortalis series but after reading the first book in this series I was left with some questions as to why other members of the Clan weren't around later. Then I saw a comment on the authors facebook page about a WIP and I had a mini fit. Something awful happens between book 2 and the novella and I almost did...more I started reading this series a little backwards. I actually read the novella Moonlight first and absolutely loved Fallons story. That book introduced me to several of the characters in the Immortalis series but after reading the first book in this series I was left with some questions as to why other members of the Clan weren't around later. Then I saw a comment on the authors facebook page about a WIP and I had a mini fit. Something awful happens between book 2 and the novella and I almost didn't want to read about it. I mean the unintentional spoiler wasnt really a spoiler it was something I had already guessed at but now I KNEW, so I've put off reading this book for a few days now. But Alyssa keeps nagging me to come read some more.. So here I am.

This whole series has just grabbed me and wont let go. Maybe its because I waited a few days but I started reading this and I wasn't able to put my kindle down (I even managed to do some of my exercises whilst reading I was so involved), until the bit I feared. For the first time EVER I actually put the kindle down and walked away. I needed to take a moment. The moment became five, then ten. I started to panic that I wouldn't be able to carry on reading. I made some tea, had some chocolate (did I mention the diet?), picked up the kindle and switched it back on. Re-read the last few pages and put the kindle down again. Really? Yup absolutely! I had a little more chocolate and at this point I decided I wasn't going to allow this book to beat me (or end my diet) so I stepped away from the chocolate and carried on reading. While I felt like my heart was maybe breaking along with Nicholas I almost squealed with delight when I realised we were meeting Aiden, I hissed in anger when we meet Edmond again and I actually laughed with joy near the end of the book when Alyssa exacts her revenge on him.

Now I'm faced with a dilemma. I really want to read the fourth book in the series Soulstone but its the last in the series (for now?) and im not ready for it to be over.
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Feb 06, 2012 B.K. Walker rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: bk-s-library

This was a great installment to the Immortalis Series. I loved the introduction to a new supernatural species - Werewolves. Salidas did a great job of not over-doing it with this phenomenal breed. Though we still see their strength, they do not overpower the actual plot of this series.

Fallon, Alyssa's best friend from human life, remains a strong character in this book. She maintains her humanity while becoming a first time, mortal member of this clan. I love the interaction between Fallon and N...more

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Jun 06, 2011 Nora rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Pandora's Box
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Katie Salidas

Oh my, just when I think Katie surely could not come up with something more original or as entertaining or creative as her previous works, Pandora's Box comes out! This book have me from the first page to the last one and I am going to try patiently to wait for the next one because where Pandora's Box left off, it gave me mixed emotions.

You will find in Pandora's Box, everything needed to satisfy all those emotions and expectations you want in a great book. If you hav...more Pandora's Box
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Katie Salidas

Oh my, just when I think Katie surely could not come up with something more original or as entertaining or creative as her previous works, Pandora's Box comes out! This book have me from the first page to the last one and I am going to try patiently to wait for the next one because where Pandora's Box left off, it gave me mixed emotions.

You will find in Pandora's Box, everything needed to satisfy all those emotions and expectations you want in a great book. If you have not read the previous books in Katie's Immortalis series, you need to get out there and get 1# Immortalis Carpe Noctem, 2# Hunter's Prey, and now #3 Pandora's Box.
Fallon I am very pleased finds love in this book, and as a mortal, I was taken aback but pleased at her choice. It will definately make for a very interesting twist to the series. I feel Katie was brilliant in her choice of the type of life Fallon would now take on. It was love at first sight and it flowed so nicely into the story, it seemed natural.

Alyssa and Lysander will be crossing a lot of emotional bridges that could end in tragedy or a more passionate love than ever before. This part of the story tugged at my heart and I could feel what the characters were going through. I love a book to leave me wanting more, and this one sure did. Even after reading it, I found myself sitting and thinking about how many twists and turns the story could take from that point.

Nicholas plays a large part in Pandora's box as well and he has experienced a terrible tragedy and heartbreak. My heart went out to him throughout the story, but when it came down to the wire, he stood up to the plate and did what had to be done. I hope Katie allows him to be happy again.
I loved Pandora's Box and Katie's very creative and brilliant imagination. She has yet to disappoint my expectations for a great addition to this series. I would recommend not on Pandora's Box, but the entire Immortalis series to the most faithful vampire lover.

I give Pandora's Box five stars *****

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Oct 17, 2011 Wanda (Good Choice Reading) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: own, ebook

Question: If you receive a box arriving at your house with a beautiful engraving but has no return address or knowledge of who dropped it off, would you open it? Not knowing what's inside. I know I would because I'm just nosey like that. So if it's a Pandora's Box, whether what's inside is good or bad. I'm getting it. Because my curiosity will almost always get the best of me.

Basically that's what happens here. The temptation and spell coming from Pandora's Box was unavoidable. There was no wa...more

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Jul 02, 2012 Melissa Rheinlander rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is book 3 in the Immortalis Vampire Series and and the adventure just keeps getting better! Katie continues to do a great job of keeping the the storyline going! The setting changes in this installment and werewolves and witches are added to the mix, which makes for more fun and excitement. The action and adventure continues and the book ends with a bang! You don't want to miss this installment of the Immortalis Vampire Series. I recommend this series for the paranormal, and vampire book lo...more

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Jul 12, 2011 Kiki rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Ms. Salidas, true to form, wastes no time in getting to the surprises in this third book in her Immortalis series. She is definitely writes I-never-saw-that-coming kind of books. There is never a lack of twists and turns, with each battle and each challenge. I have been awed by the caliber of writing in designing such storylines as she has in this series.

I thought it was interesting to watch both Lysander and Alyssa evolve through the stories in this series, individually and as mates. All in the...more

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Jan 29, 2012 Naj (Unputdownable Books) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-in-2012

Definitely getting better with each book. Alyssa here isn’t that naïve and is sort of easier to tolerate. The events rolled in quickly and there was action already. I’m kind of sad about how Salidas ended this installment. But I know for sure there is more to this series.

I’m hoping Alyssa and Fallon become more established characters and Lysander stop being just a stereotypical hero in the story. I’m getting tired of the tall, dark, ancient and handsome types. They’re pretty much the same. =.= W...more

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Dec 09, 2011 iamjenai rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

So far the best book in the Immortalis series! Loved the plot of the story, of course because the author wove stories based on Greek mythology. I really enjoyed reading this book though I have to mention one disappointment - lack of romance between Lysander and Alyssa. Lysander's so serious in this book, but oh well, so glad the author added some more "wow" characters this time - more vampires and weres - oh I love werewolves! The clan met with some of the local werepack when they visited Lysand...more

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Jun 19, 2011 Tigerlilly111680 rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I enjoyed the Immortalis series so much I couldn't put the books down. I enjoyed the action, passion and the emotional roller coaster that happens in this series. I do hope the will be more. It would be nice to find out what happens after the ending of Pandora's box. All three of these books kept me on my toes, just waiting to see what happens next. I just found my new favorite author. Sorry Stephen King but I just found a replacement. I love the details that are given in these books which makes...more

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Jan 22, 2012 Lissette rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Having adjusted to her life as one of the undead, Alyssa thinks she's learned everything she needs to know about the supernatural world. She's content with how things are going, grateful to Lysander for the fact that she can have Fallon by her side.

Everything seems fine and dandy until a mysterious box shows up on their doorstep. The box seems to be just like any other, except for the strange markings scratched across its surface. Unable to shrug off its lure, Fallon inadvertently opens it and u...more

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May 06, 2012 Sapphyria rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: reading-romances-challenge

"Pandora's Box" centers around the very object implied by the title. A mysterious package shows up on the doorstep of the clan's home with no name or return address. Supernatural creatures are immune to the impulses given off by a charmed box that try to impel someone to open it. Humans, however, are not. Fallon, who now lives in the home with Alyssa and her clan, can't help the impulse to open the beautiful and very old mystery box. When she does, she lets loose a force that no one can see, but...more "Pandora's Box" centers around the very object implied by the title. A mysterious package shows up on the doorstep of the clan's home with no name or return address. Supernatural creatures are immune to the impulses given off by a charmed box that try to impel someone to open it. Humans, however, are not. Fallon, who now lives in the home with Alyssa and her clan, can't help the impulse to open the beautiful and very old mystery box. When she does, she lets loose a force that no one can see, but a force that can attack the vampires, taking their blood, and turned the spirit into something more corporeal. In order to stop the attacks, Lysander reveals that the information that they may need to help stop this spirit and force it back into the box could be at his ancestral home in Boston.

This road trip is anything but a vacation and when they arrive at the ancestral home it seems that someone beat them to the secret hiding place where Lysander kept his personal documents. Now on the radar of the local werewolf pack, Lysander, Alyssa, Nicholas, and Fallon need to figure out what's going on and why someone unleashed a Pandora's Box on them. Then a vampire from Kallisto's coven appears, and with him comes nothing but trouble. Will Lysander be able to solve the mystery of the Pandora's Box and why the first vampire was unleashed on him and his clan before they all perish to an entity they are clueless to stop?

Pandora's Box is just as fantastic as Immortalis Carpe Noctem and Hunters & Prey. Already an excellent series just by the end of book one, Katie Salidas' series just keeps getting better and better. Her writing style is majestic and keeps you completely engaged in the story. The story kept calling me back to it so I was able to read Pandora's Box in 2 evenings. There is action, adventure, and mystery that engulfs in and you almost feel like you're part of the clan. The ending of Pandora's Box makes me so glad that I have Book 4, Soulstone, sitting at home waiting for me.(less)

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Jul 29, 2011 Jacquelynn becker rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: everyone who loves a good vampire book

it was sooo good one of the best books i have read in a while very interesting now i have to read the first two books and i dont ever read books out of order but the descrpition on the back made me want to read it and i was hooked on the first chapter i couldnt put it down two thumbs up good work katie salidas (author) cant wait to see if there will be a next book in the immortalis series :)

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Aug 01, 2012 Alexia Purdy rated it 5 of 5 stars

This is my favorite book of the series, it was amazing!!! It continues from book 2 and follows Alyssa and her clan mates, including her BFF human friend Fallon. They discover a box on their doorstep one day and unleash a supernatural horror that can kill vampires and wants it’s blood back from all its descendants. Scary right?

Unable to defend against this creature, Alyssa and her clan flee Vegas to Boston in hopes of uncovering something to help them in Lysander’s old journals. What they find is...more

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Dec 20, 2012 Catrina Barton rated it 4 of 5 stars

Katie Salidas has done it again. With this little trinket we not only go deeper into Alyssa's story, but we get insight into some of the side characters pasts as well. I loved the name play on the antagonist's name and nature. Great, refreshing twist on old myths. :)

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May 08, 2012 Dana Griffin rated it 5 of 5 stars

Katie Salidas made me a fan or her Immortialis Series with the first two books. This one introduced werewolves to the series. Throughout this book, the odds against Katie's protagonist, Alyssa seemed insurmountable. The ending was a real shock.

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Mar 15, 2012 Alice rated it 5 of 5 stars

absoultly loved the 3rd book in this series. it just keeps getting better and better, and OMG katie!!!! how could you end it like that. :) off to read book 4 :)

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May 01, 2012 Kimm rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Dec 09, 2011 Coral rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Jun 15, 2011 Karen rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Intense. Fantastic. Heartbreakingly frustrating. Well done from start to end. Waiting for the next one won't be easy!

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Jul 10, 2011 Louisa rated it 5 of 5 stars

Wow! Good book! I loved it! Now to know what is going to happen next! The suspense is killing me!!!!! And I only just finished!

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Apr 09, 2013 Kirsty Mcewan rated it 5 of 5 stars

bloody brilliant. love this series so far :-D

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Feb 27, 2012 Ali rated it 4 of 5 stars

Was definatly a book I couldnt put down! Poor Alyssa I hope she gets Lysander back! Cant wait for the next one!

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