ONCE WE SMELL YOU. WE NEVER GIVE UP THE HUNT. "I wonder what my son looks like now." This thought reels through my mind every day that he isn't with me. For seventeen years my family and I searched for my son, using the resources accumulated by centuries of living among humans until finally he was found. Not only has he turned into the human-vampire hybrid of his DNA, but he is also a powerful witch. I am my son's mother, Ana, a human-vampire hybrid who will do anything to keep my son safe. Knowing the future based on my sister’s time-splitting gifts, I thought I knew what was coming for all of us. Hunted and tortured by those who abhor us is exactly what I expect. But feeling that affliction from my own son is a twisted knife in my back. Young Blood is the haunting first installment of The Hybrid Series —a dark fantasy steeped in magic, grief, and the brutal beauty of survival . Perfect for readers who crave human-vampire lore, hybrid legacies, and a slow burn threaded with heartbreak . ⚠️ Content Warnings: Blood, gore, unaliving, kidnapping, suicidal ideation/attempt, and grief. "This book started out as a slow burn but then the second half really took off. Vampires, hybrids and witches, oh my. Ana and Dorian's son Liam was kidnapped and they would do anything to get him back. The road was very slippery and dangerous and what they endured wasn't for the weak. I really enjoyed this story and looking forward to book 2. I recommend reading this book." "I enjoyed this story a lot, though it was a bit slow up until 50% in. The characters are very likable (aside from the villains, though I believe they are meant to be unlikeable). At times, the flashbacks were a little jarring, but you get used to them pretty quickly. I would absolutely love more about Malía, I want to get to know her character more, and from her perspective rather than someone else's, she is a very interesting character to me. I also want to know everything that Chrysanthia is hiding! There is a lot I'm excited to hopefully see in future books ^-^ and don't get me started on how much I adore Dorian and Ana's relationship! They are a couple you will root for and enjoying any scenes of them together! Overall, I found this to be an enjoyable and unique story with plenty to intrigue you for the next book as well!!I definitely recommend it ^-^ also look at how pretty this cover is!!" "I enjoyed the world building, the different perspectives gave a lot of needed insight into the different characters. As a mother myself I could relate to Ana in her quest to find her son. Very much looking forward to the next book and more great stories from this author!" Medallio is the author of fantasy and paranormal fiction, but dabbles in many other genres. Medallio spends her time supporting indie authors by reading and reviewing and joining street teams. She also contributes to writers' groups. When Medallio's not writing and editing in the DMV area as a Technical Writer-Editor, she's the 1/4 owner of a standard party poodle, but also a singer if you count exclusive gigs in the car and shower. Medallio can be found spending time with her niece at the dog park or taking walks with friends. She's also been spotted at art galleries daydreaming that she painted the whole realism section. When Medallio isn't traipsing around the DC area eating vegetarian burgers, she is traveling internationally.