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Vampire Court: White Pawn Kindle Edition

by Ingrid Seymour (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 169 ratings
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Bianca is a Trove. Her blood is so powerful it allows vampires to stroll in the sunlight.

She lives a life of masquerade parties, governesses, and flirting with eligible men like the handsome thief, Nyro Stonehelm, who openly defies the vampire King and Queen.

Soon a visit from the King brings Bianca face to face with a terrible reality—her father has gambled away everything, and still owes the King’s Court more. To set an example, the King executes her father. That one fateful morning, Bianca loses everything she ever knew.

With his last breath, her father confesses she’s a Trove and begs her to run. Instead, she swears revenge and joins the Queen’s Court, determined to destroy the King one day.

Now, she must live in a vampire nest, at the risk of being discovered and made into a blood slave. Her only reprieve is her budding love for a thief, who also has a grudge against their vampire monarchs and whose life is equality in danger.

Will her hunger for revenge bring about Bianca and her lover’s end? Or will it be their salvation?

A vampire tale like no other.

If you love fantasy with spellbinding world-building, this COMPLETE series is for you. The action, romance, and intrigue will sweep you off your feet and leave you wanting more.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07PLLV7X4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ PenDreams (April 2, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 2, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2549 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 109 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 169 ratings

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Ingrid Seymour

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USA Today bestselling author, Ingrid Seymour loves, loves, loves to write. She's a new adult author. She writes in a variety of genres including fantasy, urban fantasy, and paranormal. She loves pizza and sushi, Sunkist and gum. She believes in vampires, witches, but not zombies (uh-uh, never!) She writes to loud music, daydreams constantly and spends too much time on TikTok!! Find her there? ;)

Ingrid has incredible fun doing what she does, but more than anything she enjoys hearing from her readers. It's a dream come true.

* USA Today bestseller list November 9, 2017.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Ashley Bollinger
5.0 out of 5 stars good night! talk about twist!
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024
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Black King, White Queen. Chess Game of the Millennia. Death, destruction and hope all in one little book. I can’t wait to read the next one. What will happen to Bianca?
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Jennifer Layne
4.0 out of 5 stars A great read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2023
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This was a good read. New author to me but she put forward a great spin on a troupe that has been written a lot.

Bianca is a fierce creature and I look forward to her continuing story.
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Lisa P
5.0 out of 5 stars Unique Story
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2023
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This is such a unique take on a king and queen ruling. It is so fun and interesting. I immediately had to read the next story to see what would happen next.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Shame it is only first part of one story...
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2019
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Intriguing beginning to a good book, but I am sad this and the next story "The Black Pawn" are sold as individual novellas when they are not independent stories. I don't like being "conned" into spending more to finish a complete book storyline after I have been hooked. As to the story itself, I like our heroine and the realism of her transition from lady to fighter/survivor. I like the introduction to the main story and to Nyro. I would love to finish the story, but not sure I will spend more money.. I am not even sure if the next two planned books are longer than the 100 pages of these first two installments.
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Kristine Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly enjoyed this fresh storyline
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2019
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I enjoyed this book greatly. The premise is fresh and the story absolutely enjoyable. The author creates a unique world and makes it believable 100%. I adore Bianca and the way she goes from spoiled rich girl to a challenger in the White Court. Her life is turned on its head but she finds a worthy purpose to carry her through. Nyro is the kind of hero I enjoy. He's mysterious and charming, and I want to know so much more about him. That's why I'm so excited the next book is from his perspective. I can't wait to read it. Jumping right in after this one.
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Joann Wilson
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book with a Hint of Chess!
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
“White Pawn” by Ingrid Seymour was such a quick fun read! I was impressed by the book’s original concept and the use of chess pieces as a government. Ingrid immersed me in a dark tale set in the vampiric city of Acedrex, where power is divided between the White Queen and the Black King. The writer created a strong world and loveable characters. I instantly felt a connection to the protagonist Bianca, as I saw her grow in the span of 109 pages of this short book. The introduction of Troves adds a unique twist to this vampire story, while the chessboard motif underscores the strategic complexities of the story. I can’t wait to see how Nyro plays a part in the next book. The next book is called “Black Pawn” and I can’t wait to read it!
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Shawnae
5.0 out of 5 stars Try to avoid being dinner
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2020
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Bianca’s works is turned upside down. She has to do something since she has nothing to lose. Bianca makes some great supportive friends that train her to be the best she can be. What will happen with the handsome Nyro that knows her secret. Can she rescue her most beloved lady friend? Facing life and death by becoming dinner keeps the reader on there toes and turning the pages to find out what happens next.
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Kjnnurpl
5.0 out of 5 stars I read the whole thing in one sitting
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2021
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Well I think the title speaks for itself...... don’t you. Very original & then some. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !! HAPPY READING !!
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Nisareen Khan
5.0 out of 5 stars Encouraging start to a promising series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2019
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A thousand years ago, vampires infested the land of Acedrex and almost wiped out the human population. To protect their dwindling blood supply, two vampires, a male and female, annihilated their brethren and decided the fate of Acedrex over a game of chess. The female won and set about dividing the realm into a chessboard ruled by the White Queen and Black King irrespectively. Two Bishops, two Rooks, Two Knights and eight Pawns filled their Board while sentries comprised their guard. The Queen left the door open for mere Pawns to be promoted to Queen or King through a series of difficult trials. A millennia has passed since in which other kings and queens have come and gone, having been replaced by Pawns who have fought their way up to Bishops, thereby earning the right to challenge their monarchs. The current rulers of Acredex are King Maximus and the lesser evil, Queen Lovina.

Bianca Flagfall lives on B2, a black section of the city under the rule of King Maximus. While out shopping with her lady help, Talyssa, Bianca sees a thief stealing some tarts from a baker and challenges him. Despite his charm and flirtatious behaviour, Bianca is unimpressed and to his bewilderment, sets the authorities on him. He reveals that his name is Nyro before making his escape.

Upon returning home, Bianca is appalled to learn that her father is in so much debt that Black Rook Datcu has come to collect. This inadvertently leads to the discovery that she is a Trove, whose blood is highly coveted by the monarchs as it allows them to walk in the sunlight. Rook Datcu summons King Maximus, who through a twist in fate, presumes that Talyssa is the Trove in question. He kills her father and takes Talyssa to be one of his blood slaves. Having lost everything, Bianca vows to avenge her father and rescue Talyssa. She enlists in Queen Lovina’s Court as a Challenger with one goal, to work her way up the ranks to Queen and exact her revenge on King Maximus.

White Pawn is the first instalment of the Vampire Court series and was my first introduction to the author. The strength of the book lies in the exceptional world building that the author has created which effortlessly brings the characters and plot to life. The idea of a vampire hierarchy, akin to a chessboard where Pawns, Knights and Bishops must work their way up to the top in a city ruled by two antagonistic vampires was unique. Ordinary folk must obey the laws of the monarch according to the current square they reside in. The concept of Troves, whose blood is irresistible to vampires and gives them special abilities was a clever twist. Rooks are the monarch’s enforcers and are trained to specifically detect Troves. Hiding a Trove is punishable by death and only by ingesting bloodshade, can a Trove protect themselves from discovery.

The book was an encouraging start to what looks to be a promising series. My only small gripe was that it was very short. I recommend it to fans of vampires and dark urban fantasy.
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Stacy Bradley
5.0 out of 5 stars Revenge
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2023
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Bianca is determined to achieve her revenge plans as well as hiding that she is a trove, even joining the white queen's pawns, such as a cliffhanger. Grabs attention from the start, gotta carry on reading next book.
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