Pure Healing: A Novel of the Pure Ones (Prequel) (Pure/Dark Ones Book 1)

The lighthouse stood out starkly against the dark sky.

This series is contemporary paranormal romance  with quite a bit of spice, this one is the milderso far, that also explore the past of the characters, that often goes back millenia. There are 2 races the pure and the dark ones, (also known  as vampires). That have been in stale war for millenia.  The main difference between both races is that the pure ones can't have sexual  relationships with other than their fated mate or they will experience a painful death within 30 days. I have to say that this premise felt a bit force for me at the beginning but when you keep reading it starts to make sense.Every book tell the story of a couple while exploring the main plot, with a mysterious villain. This book starts with the story of Rain, the pure healer that is the only exception to the rule of no sex, as every 10 years she have to mate with a male to replenish her energy with their blood to be able to keep healing. And Valerius a romman gladiator. Their story is hard and beautiful, and the characters are lovely and relatable, and I am obsess with them. and to be honest the book reads itself. There is a lot of world building in this book so it is slower  the the nexts ones, but still flow great.Warning, There are escenes of sexual abuse, rape and slavery. So be aware of this and don't read if you thing this will be a trigger for you.

Definitely worth the read! Can’t wait to read the rest!! Great characters, each with their own stories to tell-which by the way I can’t wait to do & brilliant storytelling & fairly good though basic sex scenes.

It's a big world, lots of names, phrases and skills to keep up with.I am not entirely sure what I think about this series. Some parts I feel are a bit confusing, I felt I didn't get enough answers until the end.I am still kit entirely sure what is going on in relation to vampires, pure ones, horse, assassins and so forth. They all seem to be connected, and for most of the book until the end really I had no idea how a Pure One soldier was actually made.Iwe do find out, but I do wish it was at least hinting towards it earlier.I was recommended this series because I'm a big fan of J. R Ward, but I have to say that I don't really find that many similarities. I found the worlds to be vastly different.That's not to say I dony like this world Aja James has created, it's just very very different from what I have ever read.I'm going to continue though since I feel that this first book was a huge introduction and there is lots more to learn and stories to tell.The writing is very good though. I found it easy flowing, just enough filler. The sex is hawt, it's got heartwreching-pulling your insides out- feels, but it's also got love. So much love, and not just between the main couple.

This is the first book in the series so there is a lot to get to know about this fantasy world, and the characters in this book. Some descriptions are good, such as Rain's healing, but some are not. The story swaps from present day to 10 years before and then centuries ago within a few pages and although the dates are clearly marked it means the story does not flow easily. I read as far as the first explicit sex scene and decided it wasn't for me.

I've just finished all the books in this series that have been released so far, and I've had to come back and start writing reviews!Romance books are great for escapism. However, I've always found that PNR, in particular, can be very hit and miss. Some are brilliant, but unfortunately many are formulaic and derivative. Pure Healing is definitely the former. Aja James puts an interesting spin on 'vampires', creating a complex world, and mythology that draws you in. The characters, both protagonists and secondary characters, are well fleshed-out and compelling. Whilst the plot (throughout the entire series) is interesting, and well-paced, it's the relationships and the characters that keep you hooked. There's a fabulous cast of characters, all with very different personalities, and engaging relationships. I dare you not to fall in love with them!Of course, as with any first book that introduces a new 'world', on first read this book can feel a bit overwhelming. This is compounded by the switching POV, which changes frequently, sometimes in the same chapter. Don't let that put you off. The world and lore are slowly revealed and explained over several books, which I personally found helped to keep me interested.This book is definitely erotica, but the plot in no way suffers. In fact, I found it refreshing to read a book where the heroine is as open and in control of her own sexuality as the hero. The romance does border slightly on 'insta-love' (this is a common theme throughout the series), but the relationship between Rain and Valerius was so beautifully written that I was able to overlook that. Rain, in particular, was a wonderful heroine. Clever, capable and strong, without being too perfect.There are flaws, of course. The writing was overly descriptive in a way that, at times, felt clunky. However, the writing improves significantly in the rest of series, and the story is engaging enough to carry you through. Definitely worth a read if you're a fan of PNR!

This is the first book I've read by this author. Absolutely spell binding. Being the first book in the series I expected lots of world and character building, this was so wonderfully written I was transported into this new story arc. I loved all the characters I met and can't wait to read their stories as each intrigued me immensely. The story concentrates on Valarius and Rain, The Protector and Healer of the Pure Ones race. So cleverly written in such a way it draws on your senses and emotions and the reader is transported. Lots of thrilling, heart stopping moments and raw pain / passion.I highly recommend this author.