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Enemy Within (Vampire Born #2)

by Angeline Kace (Goodreads Author)

4.65 of 5 stars 4.65 · rating details · 40 ratings · 12 reviews

Two guys who’ve stolen her heart.
Three races and only one of them worthy.
Countless enemies with insatiable bloodlust for power.
Will one girl's curse ultimately save her?

Half-vampire Brooke Keller barely survived the slaying of her worst enemy, only to learn that Zladislov—the world's most powerful vampire, leader of the vampire world, and her father—wants her dead. Howeve...more

Published April 30th 2013 by Accendo Press (first published April 29th 2013)

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May 04, 2013 Marie rated it 5 of 5 stars

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So although my patience was tested with this book when it took forever to come out, I am now happy and content with my Mirko fix.
After the cliffhanger in book 1 I was dying to read this book, and if there's 1 thing I have to give credit for to this author- she really knows how to keep her audience on edge.

This was a great addition to the series. Just like Descended by blood this story was very entertaining and completely addictive.
Definitely worth the wait! Wish there was more Jaren though and...more

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May 23, 2013 Amanda (Hootie) Clark rated it 5 of 5 stars

Enemy Within picked up where Descended by Blood left off with Brooke thinking her newfound father was trying to kill her. Mirko rallies a group of Zao Duh's to try and protect her but her father makes it clear he means her no harm and claims her as his daughter despite the consequences. Brooke and her father must face the council to explain themselves, her for killing a protected vampire; Jelena and her father for creating a half breed human/vampire in Brooke. She also has to figure out who trie...more
Enemy Within picked up where Descended by Blood left off with Brooke thinking her newfound father was trying to kill her. Mirko rallies a group of Zao Duh's to try and protect her but her father makes it clear he means her no harm and claims her as his daughter despite the consequences. Brooke and her father must face the council to explain themselves, her for killing a protected vampire; Jelena and her father for creating a half breed human/vampire in Brooke. She also has to figure out who tried to kill her and why while also fighting to save her friends' lives. Her life is on the line as the book draws to a close and a surprise twist ending leaves you hanging until the next book!

Enemy Within was amazing! I loved finally getting answers to the questions I had from book 1. With the main question being who Brooke would chose to give her heart to, Jaren or Mirko. I was surprised to see her choice made very early in the book and was even more excited because she went with who I wanted her to be with. Brooke had to do a lot of growing up in this book as she fought for not only her life but the lives of the people she cared about most. With her best friend Kaitlyn dying from Meningitis she has to make a quick decision to save her that will have repercussions well into the next installment.

There was so much going on in this story with Brooke having to go to Croatia, and her father being taken away by the council until they could hear her side of things. I wasn’t expecting some of the twists that came to light and found myself gasping a few times out of shock. People who have been close to her father Zladislov weren't as trustworthy as they seemed making the reader question whether her father really was the bad guy. The relationship between Brooke and her father was touching as they got to know each other better and I was glad to see Brooke finally have answers for her peace of mind.

One of the best parts of the book was Mirko. The sexy, Croatian, half vampire beefcake that protects and loves Brooke. If you think he couldn't get any sexier from the first book then I must warn you that he becomes ten times more amazing, sexy and sweet as this book progresses. Seeing him put his life on the line and stop at nothing to keep Brooke safe made my heart melt and SWOON. I loved that we got to experience the book from his Point Of View as well as Brooke's because it helped the reader to understand him better. We got to see exactly what he's been going through since Descended By Blood.

Vampires may be less popular now than they were when the first book released but Enemy Within proves they aren't dead...well they are sorta but anyway. With action, drama, romance and a few steamy scenes to get your blood pumping, Enemy Within was a fantastic sequel that will leave you thirsty for more!
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May 18, 2013 Shirley rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I received Enemy Within from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I really want to ramble and rant and rave over this review, but I’m not exactly sure how. It’s not that I didn’t love this book, because I did. It was everything that Descended by Blood was, if not more. My hesitation comes from the fact that I’m scared to death that I’m going to give something away. There were so many twists and turns. So many secrets revealed and so much that happened almost every chapter was ja...more I received Enemy Within from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I really want to ramble and rant and rave over this review, but I’m not exactly sure how. It’s not that I didn’t love this book, because I did. It was everything that Descended by Blood was, if not more. My hesitation comes from the fact that I’m scared to death that I’m going to give something away. There were so many twists and turns. So many secrets revealed and so much that happened almost every chapter was jaw dropping.

Enemy Within starts pretty much where Descended by Blood leaves off. Brooke is in danger and they have to come up with a plan. There are a few complications that make things… well… complicated. Sorry, there’s just no better way to put it. The first obstacle that they face is Brooke’s transformation. Then there’s the whole problem of her own father being the enemy they have to fight. Things really get interesting when they all discover that things aren’t always what the seem and neither readers or the characters can figure out exactly who can and can’t be trusted. Needless to say, a lot happens in this book… a lot.

None of the characters are spared in Enemy Within. There’s betrayal, loss which leads to grief, and physical pain. I can’t even begin to risk mentioning even minor details because all of it is so interwoven it’s sure to give something away. No matter how innocent a detail may seem on the surface, it all runs deeper. You’ll just have to read it to understand.

There was so much packed into this book. Danger, romance, violence, action, mystery, heartbreak – yeah, it was all there. Tears are inevitable.. just a warning. A few times they came as a shock and there were moments that I both loved and grew angry at the same character within the same chapter. Then, once I finally felt like I could breathe a sigh of relief, tables were turned. Did I mention that authors are evil? Well, trust me, you have no idea.

Fans of Enemy Within waited patiently for Descended by Blood. Well, semi-patiently. I was one of them, and even though I’m a very patient reader I’m not so that the way things were left at the end of Enemy Within isn’t going to try that patience to its limit. Yeah, it was more than a cliff hanger and kinda cements the whole ‘Authors are Evil’ thing. The third book in Vampire Born, Forbidden to Kill, can’t come soon enough.(less)

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May 22, 2013 Seirra rated it 4 of 5 stars

A review copy was provided for an honest review. Having read Descended by Blood, the first book in the series; I had expected an equally good sequel. What's delivered is a nice follow-up but I didn't love it as I did the first. At the heart of it all I think I built up impossible expectations. Reflecting on it I guess the story didn't go in the direction I thought it would which took me by surprise. Despite that I thought the world that's built was intriguing and greatly detailed especially with...more A review copy was provided for an honest review. Having read Descended by Blood, the first book in the series; I had expected an equally good sequel. What's delivered is a nice follow-up but I didn't love it as I did the first. At the heart of it all I think I built up impossible expectations. Reflecting on it I guess the story didn't go in the direction I thought it would which took me by surprise. Despite that I thought the world that's built was intriguing and greatly detailed especially with the different classes of vampires. This series distinguishes itself amongst the many vampire novels and continues to bring a refreshing story. It's imperative that you read the first book to grasp what's going on in this one. It picks up immediately after the first left off so you're instantly pulled in. I had a hard time remembering some of the details of the previous book because I read it nearly a year ago but that didn't matter much once I began. The beginning of the story is slow and it increases the pace halfway through to deliver some crazy action scenes and unexpected plot twists. The viewpoints shift between Brooke and Mirko throughout and gives interesting insight into both their thoughts. I would have preferred if Brooke's viewpoint alone was shone because Mirko's perspective made me dislike him which seems in opposition with why his POV was included. Mirko still has this mysterious edge about him and protective quality towards Brooke as well as intense feelings for her. Brooke - the leading heroine is loyal, and hardened since she's been thrown into the vampire world but at the same time she is afraid for the safety of her friends. I was frustrated with her behavior at times but she pulled her act together by the end and redeemed my faith in her maturity and ability to own up to her mistakes. As for the romance I thought it was a bit overdone and too dramatic for my tastes but it worked well for the story.

Brooke Keller has finally accepted her Pijawikan (vampire) side and is content to move forward but others see her as a threat. As it's forbidden for such an creature to exist—a melez—who has the powers and strength of a higher breed of vampire but is still human. After Brooke kills Jelena in self-defense after being kidnapped she now faces the consequences of what that action brings. Mirko and Brooke face a bigger danger when Brooke's father—the most powerful vampire in existence—is looking for her. She soon discovers that not everything is how it seems and her enemies aren't who she thinks they are. As she starts putting together the bigger picture she comes to the realization that she has something worse to fear—losing Mirko. As things start to look particularly bad Brooke has to make decisions that will effect the people closest to her in order to prevail.

It seemed like the first half of the book was just unmemorable while the remaining half was teeming with action. In the second half it noticeably changes into an adult-like read more suitable for 16-year-olds+ as it contains swearing, violence, and suggested sexual content. The beginning of the story felt inconsistent with the rest and frankly odd but I enjoyed it more than what it started up as. I also really liked Brooke's best friend Kaitlynn because she's a strong character that holds it together even though she gets tossed some pretty huge obstacles. Jaren isn't a major part of this novel and he was forgotten the moment he no longer appeared. Which leaves me to question what happened to him and what will become of him? Either way I felt like his character wasn't significantly important. Furthermore Angeline Kace is wonderful at building up stories and creating intense endings that will leave you craving more! Admittedly I really loved Descended by Blood and Enemy Within had a lot of potential to be just as great. It was a good read but it took awhile to finally get invested in the story to appreciate it. It is written well, draws you further into the Pijawikan world, extends Brooke's enthralling story and leaves you with an exciting cliffhanger! All in all I'd recommend it for those who have already read Descended by Blood.
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May 20, 2013 ABookVacation rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I’ve waited a very, very long time for this second installment in the Vampire Born series, and let me tell you, it was worth every minute! Kace once again grips readers in this tale of love and betrayal, gluing readers to the pages as the plot develops, twists, and turns, leaving the reader wondering just who the enemy within the ranks really is…

Mirko, Mirko, Mirko. That boy is so epically swoon worthy and I envy Brooke to the highes...more

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May 03, 2013 Marsha rated it 3 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Young Adults

After waiting for what seemed like an eternity to read "Enemy Within" I must say that I was a little disappointed. The book was rather bland after the wonderful read of the first book. It seems that "Enemy Within" is suffering from the 'sophomore curse' that so many series do.

In this installment, Brooke finally makes a decision in her love triangle. After being betrayed by Jaren, she decides on Mirkos only to discover that their relationship is also forbidden. Initially, she believes that the fa...more

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May 18, 2013 Heather from NightlyReading rated it 5 of 5 stars

First of all, thanks Angeline for the review copy!!! I felt like I had waited a lifetime for this book! I had actually started reading it and got through the first chapter, thought to myself, I have no idea of what is going on???? I had to go back and read Descended By Blood all over again! But it was sooo worth it!

The first book left us with with Brooke figuring out that her Dad basically was trying to kill her. In this book, we really get to know her father and see a little bit more of how muc...more

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May 10, 2013 The BookWhisperer rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Descended by Blood was one of the best book The BookWhisperer read last year. I have an anxiously awaiting Enemy Within, and just couldn’t wait to get it started. I jumped right on reading this title when it was sent to me. Enemy Within picks up immediately following the conclusion of book one. We jump right into the story, and it takes on a whole new direction. After discovering her Father not to be the kind and wonderful man that just saved her; she is left on the run yet again. Now we have n...more

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May 16, 2013 Wendy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Ahh! She's done it again >_<
Angeline has me totally hooked with book two in her Vampire Born series, Enemy Within, and I am without a third installment to keep me satisfied!! *curls into a ball and cries*

If you haven't read the first installment, Descended by Blood, I highly recommend you do! It's very unique and utterly gripping =D

Now...to wait for news on a possible book 3....I'm waiting, Angeline =P

Enemy Within by Angeline Kace = Ass-kicking Goodness all the way!

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Dec 01, 2011 Sarah Grace James-Miller marked it as to-read

Gah! i have to wait a year to read about Brooke... and Mirko...:) I loved that guy!

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Jul 06, 2012 Catarina: Reading and Things marked it as to-read

This book can't come soon enough! I need more Mirko!

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it is horroradle to feel when i am alone to pass time...

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May 05, 2013 Amy Pro rated it 5 of 5 stars

WOW....I mean WOW!!! I feel like I've been waiting forever for this book to come out and it was totally worth the wait!!! I hope I don't have to wait as long for the next one! I'm still totally Team Mirko! Brooke has grown a lot in this book. Relationships form, solidify and change and it's a wild ride. She also CHOOSES (OMG! I know right!) in this book!! There's some crazy twists and turns in this book. Things I totally didn't expect. If you loved the first book you will love this one!

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May 09, 2013 Michelle Nguyen rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I am soooooo mad about the ending it just gave me a surprise when they separated. But it is still ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to me.

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