The Vampire and Witches Fate at Blackthorn Manner by Jade Christy

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INITIAL THOUGHTS

I was excited to return to Blackthorn Manor after loving The Vampire’s Curse. I hadn’t read the middle books but dove into the final one, expecting mystery, magic, and steamy romance. Unfortunately, The Vampire and Witches’ Fate felt like a completely different series. Gone was the charming Salem setting and witty banter, replaced by dense, repetitive writing that felt more like a dissertation on magical politics than a romantic conclusion.

WHAT IT IS ABOUT

Charlotte must embrace her hybrid vampire-witch powers and team up with old and new allies to stop a power-hungry villain from unleashing chaos. As a major celestial event approaches, everything hinges on her choices and her love for Adrian.

MY REVIEW

Writing Style

This book was rough. Where Book 1 felt polished, fast-paced, and seductive, this finale read more like a conspiracy-laced magical theory textbook. I had to re-read passages to understand what was happening, and it often felt like the author was overexplaining instead of letting the story breathe. The word repatriation appears, so I usually begin to dread seeing it. A serious edit could go a long way.

Themes & Messages

There were kernels of big themes such as freedom, fate, and justice, but they got lost in the clutter of exposition and repetitive phrasing. What should have felt like a powerful message about reclaiming power and confronting legacy ended up muddled?

Characters

I missed the sharp, lovable Charlotte from Book 1. She used to be wise, sexy, and capable. Here, she’s flattened. Adrian went from a flirty, swoon-worthy vampire to a cliché romantic lead. Their dynamic shifted from sizzling tension to cringy dialogue that felt pulled from a bad 80s movie. Even the side characters lost their spark.

Vibes, Settings, and Tropes

The cozy-meets-creepy Salem setting I loved in Book 1 is gone. Blackthorn Manor felt mysterious and gothic before. Now, it’s just a vague backdrop. The trophy joy of ghosts, witches, sexy vampires, and chosen family is still technically there, but it’s buried under too much lore and not enough atmosphere.

Favorite Quotes

Honestly, I didn’t highlight anything this time, which was disappointing compared to the many dog-eared pages from Book 1.

What Worked For Me

• The bones of the plot had potential, and I appreciate the attempt to tie everything up in a grand finale.
• I liked seeing some familiar characters return (though I wish they’d kept their personalities).
• A few moments hinted at the cleverness and charm I adored in the first book.

What Didn’t Work For Me

• The writing is dense, repetitive, and often confusing.
• The pacing dragged, especially chapters 2–11, which made me sleep.
• Charlotte and Adrian’s chemistry fizzled.
• The ending leaned into melodrama instead of emotion.
• The whimsical magic and gothic tension from Book 1 vanished.
• It was hard to care about what was at stake when the story was hard to follow.

Final Thoughts

I adored The Vampire’s Curse because it was sexy, magical, and unputdownable. The Vampire and Witches’ Fate feels like a completely different series. I wish the final installment had retained the charm and clarity of the first book, but instead, it left me disappointed, confused, and nostalgic for the potential this series once had. If you loved Book 1, this might not be the ending you hoped for. Proceed with caution.

Let’s Talk

Did you finish the whole Blackthorn Manor series? What did you think of Charlotte and Adrian’s journey? Let’s chat in the comments!