The Immortal Life of Pate Percival

by Hannah McGuire

In one quiet Georgia town, Winona Noble, a carefree punk rocker, and Pate Percival, an immortal who feeds on dreams, are about to make some noise. Mortal and immortal, could humanity be something Pate and Nona share? When their paths cross, will they fall together in the throws of passion, or fall apart?As Nona grapples with the existence of the supernatural, and unravels the mystery and intrigue of Pate Percival, she will stumble onto the truth. Some secrets are better left behind closed doors. When cultists and foes stalk Pate through the realms, another question comes to light. Can an immortal be killed? Zenith, a woman scorned, thirsty for blood, will answer that question when all is told.At its core, this book spectates a woman who discovers the existence of the supernatural. The first book of a series, it is driven by her relationship with a dream feeding immortal. As the series continues she will venture deeper into the fantasy world.The themes of this novel include friendship and found family.Journey through the realms alongside a female, and a male protagonist. Embark into the between realm (think cobblestone streets and dim lighting), and purgatory, a hellish wasteland.Dive into this series and uncover a rich backstory set in the 1920's and the 1890's. Many books to come! Keep a lookout for book two of the Immortal Life series, The Mortal Life of Winona Noble.

312 pages, Paperback

Published December 29, 2023

Reviews

[Betty Redd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spice Level: 🌶️/5
Reads Like: A cozy paranormal romance with a touch of historical mystery and supernatural intrigue
If You Like: "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by V.E. Schwab, "Cemetery Boys" by Aiden Thomas
What I Loved: The dynamic between Winona (Nona) and Pate is rules. Nona, a punk rocker with a fierce spirit, finds herself entangled with Pate, an immortal who feeds on dreams. Their chemistry is slow-burning but electric, filled with witty banter and heartwarming moments. The mix of a small-town setting and supernatural elements feels a bit like good season of Buffy, hitting the small town secret vibe, making the story both familiar and fantastical.
What to Know Going In: The pacing is steady, focusing more on character interactions and world-building than action-packed scenes. It’s a cozy, sometimes slow-burn read, with elements of supernatural mystery and historical backstory. R
Imagery: Think quaint coffee shops, old bookstores filled with hidden secrets, and cobblestone streets of mystical realms that are shrouded in mist and mystery.
Scented Candle: A blend of spiced chai, old parchment, and a hint of midnight air. Mysterious!
Other (Tropes, Content Warnings): This book explores tropes like mortal-immortal romance, secret identities, and found family. It delves into themes of overcoming trauma and the search for one’s place in the world. Content warnings include discussions of past neglect and bullying.
Length: 329 pages

Overall:
Hannah McGuire's "The Immortal Life of Pate Percival" is a blend of paranormal romance and supernatural intrigue set in a sleepy Georgia town. You can really feel the research that went into presenting the supernatural and historical elements. More about building the world and relationships, not for people who want nonstop action in their stories or heavy spice. Still a really lovely read from an indie author worth their salt.

[Daisy Booktok · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's really a 4.25 stars read for me

I read this book and I was immediately curious about Pate. There are coffee and bookstore vibes in there. This is a paranormal fantasy type of book with romance in it. It is easy to follow along. If you are a reader from another genre looking to get into fantasy I recommend checking this one out.

[Jay myrandomspace2023 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm only giving this a 3, because I can't do 2.75. For me, this was a dull read and I skimmed must of it. It's a lot of talking, like small conversations and everyday life. The redeeming aspects is the research done for historical facts and supernatural facts. The best part of this book is the list 25/20% of the book when the journal is involved. Unfortunately, I'm just not a fan.

[Patience Hudkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was so interesting! Pate is a very mysterious and interesting character. Nona has a heart of gold. The plot twist was intriguing, and I'm dying to read the next book.
I'm not much of a mystery reader, but this book has me curious and wanting to read more. I highly suggest reading it!

[Teryn Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

So Good

I saw this book on tik tok and was like, I need to read this. It was a different change than what I’ve been reading, so it was nice. I really enjoyed every part of this story.

[Chelsey Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book will suck you in so fast. I loved the story of Pate and Nona. Nona is quite the character. Pate is…. Intriguing . I’m looking forward to more of their story.

[Leigh Waters · Rating 5 out of 5]

Story flows effortlessly. Intrigue,suspense, with a hint of danger and romance keeps you on the edge of your seat

[Crystal Mcknight · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am awful at book reviews but….


This book was amazing. The author really did her research and it’s obvious she is a child of the 90s. With all the fun references back to vampire movies and songs I grew up listening to. I didn’t know the difference between a vampire and a vampyre before this book and found it soo cozy and charming. The chemistry between pate and Nona just flowed so well and I loved her aunt that she is living with. I loved reading Oates point of view bc even though he was born over 400 years ago he isn’t over 400 bc that’s gross he has been his age for 400 years. Makes the age gap more palatable. The author was kind enough to gift me the arc version for the sequel and I can’t wait to tear into it.

[Karina Serrano · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute light read, nothing too crazy & I really enjoyed it. I loved how Pate was really sweet & mysterious & I loved how chill Nona seemed about everything. How she was really open minded about everything (literally if that was me I’d be like ughh I need some time and be freaking out a bit lol) but honestly it was such a cute read. I liked how they got to know each other and he didn’t pressure her he always gave her , her space. Even her friends didn’t seem to be as shocked about the whole supernatural being dating their friend. Omggg and I especially loved Amatta’s journal, how she wrote about her and Pates story. I really want to know what’s happening with the whole “vampire apocalypse” thing going on in pates other world and I especially want to know more about Zenith.
If you like fantasy fiction and like books that aren’t too crazy I recommend this one.