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Rebirth
High school life is almost over, but Hotan's life as an immortal has only just started...
Already struggling with a mountain of hardships, Hotan is just trying to get his diploma as his mother had always insisted. Friends know if he's not at home or at the club playing in his band, you can always find him thinking at the old broken down church. Basking in the moonlight, Hotan finds himself under attack by an immortal named Geliah, the element of Fear. Talib, the element of Judgment, interrupts the fight, furious that Geliah would force Hotan to awaken his own abilities and immortality. Normally when pulled out of the reincarnation spell, an immortal would remember whom and what they were, but he is not the Hotan from the Past. Walk beside him as he struggles to keep his chaotic life in order as he tries to break the secrets of his own element, Rebirth.
Already struggling with a mountain of hardships, Hotan is just trying to get his diploma as his mother had always insisted. Friends know if he's not at home or at the club playing in his band, you can always find him thinking at the old broken down church. Basking in the moonlight, Hotan finds himself under attack by an immortal named Geliah, the element of Fear. Talib, the element of Judgment, interrupts the fight, furious that Geliah would force Hotan to awaken his own abilities and immortality. Normally when pulled out of the reincarnation spell, an immortal would remember whom and what they were, but he is not the Hotan from the Past. Walk beside him as he struggles to keep his chaotic life in order as he tries to break the secrets of his own element, Rebirth.
305 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 2, 2014
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Valerie Willis
39 books182 followersValerie Willis is an award-winning dark fantasy romance author, expert typesetter, and co-founder of 4 Horsemen Publications Inc., where she’s designed hundreds of book interiors and covers that bridge gothic elegance with digital versatility. Known for her commanding presence on stage and deep genre knowledge, she’s a frequent guest speaker, panelist, and workshop host across the Southeast—sharing everything from book design secrets to monster lore.
Whether she’s co-hosting paranormal deep dives on the Eerie Travels Podcast or sipping cocktails with fellow creatives on Drinking with Authors, Valerie blends intellect and intrigue with her signature love for myth, monsters, and the macabre.
Her novels are steeped in mythological roots, dark history, and folkloric creatures—many plucked straight from Medieval Bestiaries—earning her the unofficial title of “Accidental Guru of Monsters, Myths, and Mayhem.”
Under V.C. Willis, she pens the Traibon Family Saga, an MM Dark Fantasy Romance praised for its rich character arcs and morally gray heroes. For readers craving steamy, laugh-out-loud urban legends with a spicy twist, look no further than Honey Cummings, where erotica meets cryptids and fairy tales in the most unexpected ways.
Whether she’s co-hosting paranormal deep dives on the Eerie Travels Podcast or sipping cocktails with fellow creatives on Drinking with Authors, Valerie blends intellect and intrigue with her signature love for myth, monsters, and the macabre.
Her novels are steeped in mythological roots, dark history, and folkloric creatures—many plucked straight from Medieval Bestiaries—earning her the unofficial title of “Accidental Guru of Monsters, Myths, and Mayhem.”
Under V.C. Willis, she pens the Traibon Family Saga, an MM Dark Fantasy Romance praised for its rich character arcs and morally gray heroes. For readers craving steamy, laugh-out-loud urban legends with a spicy twist, look no further than Honey Cummings, where erotica meets cryptids and fairy tales in the most unexpected ways.
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May 19, 2018
SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST!!!
An action packed, fast paced, exciting read that will draw you in and hold your attention until the very last word. The characters were intriguing and complex with a few issues to work through. The scenes were so realistic and believable. Vivid detailed descriptions that really brought this read to life before my eyes. With so many twists and turns you never know what direction is up. I really enjoyed this read and highly recommended it. Fantastic job Willis bringing this read together flawlessly. Thanks so much for sharing this little jewel with us.
An action packed, fast paced, exciting read that will draw you in and hold your attention until the very last word. The characters were intriguing and complex with a few issues to work through. The scenes were so realistic and believable. Vivid detailed descriptions that really brought this read to life before my eyes. With so many twists and turns you never know what direction is up. I really enjoyed this read and highly recommended it. Fantastic job Willis bringing this read together flawlessly. Thanks so much for sharing this little jewel with us.
August 19, 2017
This was a really in depth story. You are in Hotans mind at least half the time, and if you don't follow along closely you'll forget whether you are in his mind or in actual time. There is a TON of story building, so much so, that the characters at times blurred together and I missed who we were talking/dealing/imagining with and/or about. That said, this is a good start to a series that has superior potential. I think the author needed to get everything into this book so the next ones could move forward, there is just a LOT of information to absorb.
January 10, 2017
I won this book in a Facebook competition.
I did not finish this book. I didn't even make a quarter of the way through. Confusing is how I'd describe this one.
There are so many topics shoved into each chapter it's hard to make sense of what you're reading and even harder to keep track of what's actually happening.
The chapters have lines in them I'm guessing to try and separate the topics when really I feel that maybe a new chapter should just be started.
I did not finish this book. I didn't even make a quarter of the way through. Confusing is how I'd describe this one.
There are so many topics shoved into each chapter it's hard to make sense of what you're reading and even harder to keep track of what's actually happening.
The chapters have lines in them I'm guessing to try and separate the topics when really I feel that maybe a new chapter should just be started.
December 4, 2016
This is the begging of a great series if this book is any indicator. I could not believe all of the people that were the same as Hotan was and he had no idea. I think the author has left opening in this first book that she could go so many story lines!! I can't wait to see what happens next while they are all changing and seeing we're this leads.
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March 24, 2023I've never read a book by this author before, but this won't be my last.
She puts down a great story with Rebirth, part 1 of a trilogy. A story of immortals who walked the earth thousands of years ago. With all their powers they were unable to save man from his own cruelty and their leader Hotan tries to help his fellow immortals by putting them to sleep across the ages. Upon waking up, they will know nothing of their previous life, and each time they will be incarnated again. Until one of the immortal regains his memories and his powers. Now he wants to kill Hotan because he did this to them.
Hotan is 18 years old and attending school. He promised his mother that he would get his degree before she died and that is what he wants. However, all lessons are easy for him, as if he has done this before.
Sleeping is becoming increasingly difficult for him because of the dreams that return every night. Until he is almost killed by a sword. A strange man saves him, Talib, who tells him that he is an immortal with the greatest power, that of rebirth.
A very beautiful fantasy story. Lots of action, friendship, sadness.
I hope a shot at an ARC for the rest of the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
She puts down a great story with Rebirth, part 1 of a trilogy. A story of immortals who walked the earth thousands of years ago. With all their powers they were unable to save man from his own cruelty and their leader Hotan tries to help his fellow immortals by putting them to sleep across the ages. Upon waking up, they will know nothing of their previous life, and each time they will be incarnated again. Until one of the immortal regains his memories and his powers. Now he wants to kill Hotan because he did this to them.
Hotan is 18 years old and attending school. He promised his mother that he would get his degree before she died and that is what he wants. However, all lessons are easy for him, as if he has done this before.
Sleeping is becoming increasingly difficult for him because of the dreams that return every night. Until he is almost killed by a sword. A strange man saves him, Talib, who tells him that he is an immortal with the greatest power, that of rebirth.
A very beautiful fantasy story. Lots of action, friendship, sadness.
I hope a shot at an ARC for the rest of the series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 28, 2023
This was a great start to the Tattooed Angels Trilogy series. The characters were what I was expecting and it did everything that I was looking for. Valerie Willis has a great writing style and I can't wait for more.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 29, 2025
Rebirth by Valerie Willis is a wonderful paranormal fantasy romance. The story is entertaining, interesting, romantic, enjoyable, exciting, and more. Rebirth is the first book in Tattooed Angels Trilogy.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 8, 2023
Told mostly from Hotan's POV this story is great. The world-building is good. Characters have great depth, however, at times it's hard to keep straight who we are reading about at one time (they seem to blur together at times). This is the only fault I had with this book - I don't enjoy having to stop and think - "who is this". Other than that a great action-packed book. And certainly a great start for a series. Can't wait to see more.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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