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Cara Mia (Immortyl Revolution #1)

by Denise Verrico (Goodreads Author)

4.32 of 5 stars 4.32 · rating details · 22 ratings · 14 reviews

Vampires Mia and Kurt become involved in a deadly mission to harness the power of immortality. Mia Disantini is a vampire whose greatest desire is to walk in the sun again. She is enslaved by her charismatic master, Ethan, and plunged into an ancient, unenlightened Immortyl culture. As Mia struggles for the freedom to live as she chooses, she is trained as Ethan's Bird of...more

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Published January 1st 2010 by L & L Dreamspell (first published 2009)

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Jan 23, 2011 Nora rated it 4 of 5 stars

Cara Mia
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Denise Verrico

First of all, let me start by saying I have never read any of Denise Verrico's writings before. I was actually pleased when I found out that the book I was reading was based on vampires which is my favorite genre. Denise is a wonderful and talented writer who goes to great depths to make sure the reader gets as much detail as possible so they can be pulled into the book. However, there are parts in this book, in which I felt there was too much time spent on the detail.

The...more Cara Mia
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Denise Verrico

First of all, let me start by saying I have never read any of Denise Verrico's writings before. I was actually pleased when I found out that the book I was reading was based on vampires which is my favorite genre. Denise is a wonderful and talented writer who goes to great depths to make sure the reader gets as much detail as possible so they can be pulled into the book. However, there are parts in this book, in which I felt there was too much time spent on the detail.

The book is about two vampires, Mia and Kurt who are in a experimental lab. Each one in their own room with their own demands as what they need. Joe, who worked at the lab was instructed to talk to Mia and Kurt to get as much information from them as possible. In doing so, Mia needed to start at the beginning telling Joe her entire story, beginning with how she became a vampire and ending with how they ended up at the lab. During a few chapters with Mia giving her story is where I felt the book sort of dragged on and it was hard to keep my attention because during those times, nothing real exciting went on. Mia's master Ethan, was a little disappointing because he turned out to be mean and abusive to Mia. I guess I am used to vampire stories where the master of a newborn vampire took them under their wing, protected them, and loved them unconditionally. I felt sorry for Mia a lot in the book because she was raped several times, hit, and humiliated.

This book has all the components of a great book, love, betrayal, violence, all the goodies. And yes it was a bit slow in some parts but I did enjoy seeing the vampires not being the 'norm' and seeing them from a different perspective. I feel it can be enjoyed by those who read it for they will follow in the footsteps of Mia and her struggle to keep her independence while searching for her true identity and love. The reader will find out what the lab wants with them and what they are willing to do in order to get it. The Master Vampires are also wanting answers to the secrets from Mia.

I give this book four stars

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May 26, 2010 Bertena Varney rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: those who like sci fi

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Apr 23, 2010 Katie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Enthralls you right from the beginning!

I knew I was going to enjoy Cara Mia right from the start. Denise Verrico’s novel has style, intrigue, and some interesting twist that will keep you turning page after page.

The book opens with a distraught Mia, cast out by her master, near death, and left to wander the cold streets of New York looking for sustenance and a place to hide from the sun.

When next we meet Mia, it seems she has truly hit rock bottom. But not all is as it seems. Though she is held...more

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Sep 14, 2012 Lauren Stoolfire rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, urban-fantasy, vampires

Verrico's novel has all the components that make for a great read and it help my interest from the moment I picked it up! I particularly enjoyed the new spin on her vampires as she mixed traditional characteristics into their Immortyl world. I wouldn't call it a love story but it definitely features strong relationships between characters. The portrayal of these relationships (and the strong leading character) reminded me of another favorite urban fantasy author, Rob Thurman. I am looking forwar...more

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Jun 01, 2012 Latia rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-reads

Just finished reading Cara Mia by Denise Verrico. I stayed up all night to complete it knowing I had to be up early in the morning for work. That is how wonderfully written and enthralling it is.

This was my first time ever reading anything by Denise Verrico and let me tell you I cannot wait to read the next three books in the series. The book is filled with passion, sexiness, evolution, and so much more. She invokes all your senses with her writing. Its as if you are there with these characters...more

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Mar 29, 2010 Ami Blackwelder rated it 5 of 5 stars

Cara Mia written eloquently by author Denise Verrico. It is book one of the Immortyl Revolution. As the reader is drawn into her gripping prologue, we learn Mia is the main character, involved in an abusive relationship that may have just ended with her beaten and left on the streets. Denise Verrico intensifies this reality with the presence of a conversation inside of Mia’s head, leaving the reader to question if Mia is merely human or something more?

As the story progresses the reader learns o...more

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Mar 11, 2010 Paranormal Haven rated it 4 of 5 stars

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When we first meet Mia Disantini she is a young actress in New York. She is turned into a vampire by very handsome and charismatic Alpha vampire named Ethan. The relationship at first is sweet and Ethan is Mia's entire world. After a few years she soon realizes he isn't what he seems. Ethan doesn't teach Mia much about her new world and keeps her hidden away from others. Mia soon sees the cruel side of Ethan and learns of the his and his maker, Brovik, ambitions to use science to profit from the...more When we first meet Mia Disantini she is a young actress in New York. She is turned into a vampire by very handsome and charismatic Alpha vampire named Ethan. The relationship at first is sweet and Ethan is Mia's entire world. After a few years she soon realizes he isn't what he seems. Ethan doesn't teach Mia much about her new world and keeps her hidden away from others. Mia soon sees the cruel side of Ethan and learns of the his and his maker, Brovik, ambitions to use science to profit from their immortality. Mia finds refuge from her existence in Kurt. Kurt was also turned by Brovik but is nothing like Ethan. He is a skilled pianist and looks like an angel. He is one of the few that don't want to use Mia for sex and just wants to love her. They both want to be free of their masters, walk into the sun together and be rid of their blood addictions. They can trust no one and live in constant fear. When they get their hands on very important discs, they go to Leisha. They don't trust her but they are out of options and are at the point of no turning back.

Mia is a very strong and intelligent character. Ethan physically and mentally abuses her and uses her as a sex object to gain power. She has also been physically assaulted by other vampires but she still fights on. Even when she wants to just give up she still goes on and she will do whatever she needs to do to survive. Kurt is another favorite of mine. To say he as faced his own challenges is a serious understatement. His family was sent to a Nazi death camp and he was taken in my a pedophile until Brovik turned him. Life didn't get much better for him. He was still used as Brovik's tool and looked down upon by other vampires. Yet he refuses to let them destroy him and will do anything for Mia. Together they are at their best. Philip was another great character. He added humor to the story and really got Mia thinking about Ethan. Another one of Brovik's, Philip was fun, loud and treated Mia with the respect she deserved. I would have enjoyed reading more about him. Dr. Joe Ansari really stood out. He was the doctor that was the only one Mia and Kurt would talk to once Leisha tricked and trapped into her lab. At first he thought of them as monsters but as he listens to Mia's retailing of her life he sees beyond the fact she is a vampire. She has been mistreated and by the end will do whatever is necessary to help her and Kurt.

Overall I really enjoyed the book. At first it was slow and took some time getting into. Science plays a part in the book and isn't the most exciting thing to read about. But once Mia got to the part in her story where the veil finally dropped on Ethan, the story picked up fast. The characters are well written and the story is different from what I usually read which was a nice break from the norm. Cara Mia is the first book in the Immortyl Revolution series. Book two isn't out yet and is called Twilight of the Gods. I will continue on in the series because I'm really interested into what happens with Kurt and Mia now and what roll Joe will have if any.

~Stephanie G(less)

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Jul 03, 2011 Melanie rated it 4 of 5 stars

The first book of the Immortyl series, Cara Mia, is about two vampire lovers, Mia and Kurt, who are (voluntary) in an experimental lab under the care of Joe. His job consists of finding out everything he can about vampires. Through flashbacks, Mia shares her life story, starting from before she was turned.

In Cara Mia, we are introduced to a new kind of vampires and their Immortyl world. The book takes us on an adventure filled with love, betrayal and twists and turns.

Denise Verrico has crafted...more

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Mar 14, 2011 Kristina rated it 4 of 5 stars

If you're looking for something different in your vampire books then this is a good place to start. Denise Verrico spins an original tale on vampires...something unexpected and exciting!

She has attention to detail and creates interesting multi-dimensional characters in her stories. Both Mia and Kurt are wonderful characters who make you want to root for them as they find their way through the many tials they have to face.

There are twists and turns, love, and unexpected events that keep you on yo...more

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Jul 04, 2012 Sapphyria rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: reading-romances-challenge

When Mia awakens in an alley, abused and discarded by the man she thought she loved, her master Ethan, she flees into the night and away from the cycle of abuse. When we meet Mia again we find that she is being held prisoner in a laboratory with her boyfriend, Kurt, who is locked in a separate room. Enter Dr. Joe who is desperately trying to figure out the what's and why's of Mia and Kurt. Dr. Joe is able to get Mia to talk and she tells the story life. This tosses the novel into flashback mode...more

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Jan 31, 2012 Sarah Sammis rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebook, review-copy, read-in-2011

Most of the story is told via interviews between Dr. Joe and Mia. These extended romps through history are pretty standard fare for modern day vampire stories but it's not my favorite vampire trope. cover art (Link goes to Powells)Cara Mia by Denise Verrico introduces readers Mia and Kurt, two vampires (or "Immortyls") with a long history. In seeking help the have voluntarily agreed to be studied by Dr. Joe who wants to learn what makes vampires tick.

As Mia and Kurt have a relationship spanning...more

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Feb 10, 2011 Bitten Twice rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

In life Mia seemed to be this strong fearless femme fatale who rose to meet every challenge. After her turn Mia seems to struggle a bit with not taking on the insecurities of her Master, someone she thought she loved. Mia does find herself though and when she does, she becomes a formidable force to be reckoned with. Do you believe in love at first sight? I believe that Mia and Kurt felt the twinges at their first meeting. The twinges that make you realize that you actually believe someone is bea...more

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May 16, 2010 Katrina Michaels rated it 4 of 5 stars

A great number of the novels that focus on vampires fall prey to certain cliches. Cara Mia is a wonderful exception with an intricate, unpredictable, and intelligent plot and well-developed characters. The darkness of some of the aspects of the character's story, especially Mia, is gripping. And yes, while there is angst and suffering, there is also a bit of delicious, albeit sometimes morbid, humor. I especially loved the wittiness of the dialogue. I am looking forward to book 2 in this series....more

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May 18, 2010 Denise Verrico added it · (Review from the author)

Shelves: urban-fantasy

If you enjoy a darker urban fantasy, I think you will enjoy Cara Mia. This isn't a mystery or romance, but it has strong relationships. My novel creates a new vampire world yet preserves some of the old traditions. The vampires in my book are biological mutations, and science plays a strong role. Mia is an independent, modern woman, who struggles for freedom in a male-dominated ancient society. I don't skimp on the blood, but there is humor.

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About Denise Verrico

I grew up in Western PA and attended Point Park College, where I majored in theatre. I've acted, directed, designed and written plays. For seven seasons I belonged to the Oberon Theatre Ensemble in NYC.

I'm the author of the Immortyl Revolution urban fantasy series, Cara Mia, Twilight of the Gods, My Fearful Symmetry and Servant of the Goddess. I've also written an anthology of shorts featuring my...more

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