Between Heaven and Saturn: Eye of Saturn by Idalita Wright Raso (Book Review #2088)

Between Heaven and Saturn: Eye of Saturn by Idalita Wright Raso transports readers into a mesmerizing realm where mythic gods vie for power alongside mortal rulers, and vampiric curses reshape destinies. Set against a lavish backdrop of grand castles and timeless temples, this second installment in the Between Heaven and Saturn series offers both epic scale and dark, sensual detail.

From its opening pages, the novel plunges us into the tumultuous life of Felipe, condemned to a vampiric existence by the vengeful Lilith. As he impersonates Vlad Dracula—locked in a merciless quest of revenge and conquest—Felipe struggles against the ghostly will of his new identity. His moral and emotional unraveling parallels the horrors he inflicts, raising unsettling questions about free will, guilt, and identity. Meanwhile, Lilith wrestles with the aftermath of her curse, nurturing their son while haunted by Felipe’s fate and her own thirst for retribution.

Wright Raso imbues each scene with vivid, often graphic, imagery: battles stained red with impalements, palaces humming with forbidden magic, and gods exerting their cosmic will from celestial thrones. The brutality at times is unflinching, underscoring the cruelty of Vlad’s legendary reign. Yet there’s also a seductive current in the novel’s love scenes and vampiric transformations, reflecting the emotional intensity driving its characters.

The epic scope extends well beyond human conflicts. Interludes with deities—particularly Saturn and the rebellious Apollyon—spotlight a cosmic clash that influences every mortal and immortal on the board. This blending of historical intrigue, mythic grandeur, and supernatural menace adds layers to an already elaborate plot, leaving readers eager to see how these threads converge.

For fans of dark fantasy, paranormal romance, or historical horror, Eye of Saturn deftly marries these genres, crafting a tale where pagan deities rub shoulders with European nobility, and even fate itself is contested by curses and cosmic judgments. Despite a sometimes graphic portrayal of violence, the novel’s exploration of love, betrayal, and redemption will resonate with readers who like a hearty dose of moral complexity amid their dark fantasy.

Written by Jeyran Main

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