I’ve been digging into 'Clementine' lately, and it’s one of those stories that lingers in your mind long after you’ve turned the last page. From what I’ve gathered, it’s actually part of a larger universe—specifically, it’s a companion novel to the 'Something Red' series by Douglas Nicholas. The book stands on its own in terms of plot, but it’s richer if you’ve met the characters before in the other books. It follows Molly, a fierce Irishwoman with a touch of the supernatural, and her found family as they navigate a gritty, medieval world. The way Nicholas weaves folklore into their journey makes it feel like a dark fairy tale for adults. The pacing is deliberate, almost lyrical, and the stakes are deeply personal, which makes it a standout even if you haven’t read the earlier books.
What’s fascinating is how 'Clementine' expands the lore without relying on the main series. It’s set in the same timeline but focuses on a side adventure, so newcomers won’t feel lost. The prose is dense with atmosphere—think misty forests and whispered curses—and Molly’s resilience shines even brighter here. There’s a scene where she confronts a villain using nothing but her wits and a handful of herbs that had me cheering. If you’re into historical fantasy with a side of horror, this is a gem. It’s technically part of a series, but it doesn’t *feel* like one. More like a bonus chapter to savor.
2025-06-23 18:53:38
10
View All Answers
Scan code to download App
Related Books
The Fated Series
Hallie Shoemaker
10
6.3K
“I reject you.”
Three words shattered her soul.
Her mate bond severed, her future stolen.
But in the silence of heartbreak… the Moon Goddess answered.
Four Alphas. Four packs.
One Queen Luna to unite them or be their undoing
Book One
A Choice Lost to Fate
Evandra Johnson is the Luna of the Pearl Pack and life is going great.... until it isn't. What she thought was a happy marriage to the love of her life, Jalen, her mate and Alpha, turns to something she doesn't recognize overnight. How did she not see the signs? He chose an Omega over her and now the pack will have a new Luna.
Now she is faced with heartbreak, pain, humiliation, and a new sense of hopelessness. She has no family to turn to, no friends outside of the Pearl Pack and nowhere to go. Staying a lone wolf means she accepts the status of a rogue. But approaching another pack's territory could cost her life.
After her mate's rejection and being banished from her pack, she must figure out her own way. Although she is a trained warrior and has a fierce wolf spirit within her, many dangers await in the forest. She is weakened by the strain of her mate's rejection, making her vulnerable and putting her at great risk.
Can she find herself before her wolf becomes a feral beast she no longer can control, or will she rise above?
*Sexually graphic scenes, multiple mates.
The Fated Series is a fast-paced shifter romance mini series presented to you in three parts.
Book One: A Choice Lost to Fate
Book Two: A Choice to Survive
Book Three: A Choice Bound in Blood
The end of the world was upon us, but there weren't enough spots for evacuation.
The roars of the zombies echoed in my ears as my fiancé, Oliver, gritted his teeth and pulled me onto the rescue vehicle—securing the last available seat.
I arrived safely at the survivor base. Lina, his first love, did not. The zombies tore her apart.
Oliver still went through with our marriage, but I never expected that he had only done so to make me suffer.
In his eyes, I was the one who had killed Lina. If she had to endure such agony, then I should, too.
For five years, he hated me. My life was worse than that of a stray dog scavenging for food on the street.
On the day my divorce was finalized, he kidnapped me, dragged me into the wilderness, and wrapped his fingers around my throat. Then, he threw us both into the swarm of the undead.
When I opened my eyes again, I was somehow reborn on the day the apocalypse began.
The rescue team was shouting impatiently, "One more! We have room for one more—hurry!"
I turned to Oliver, watching his hesitation. Then, with a quiet smile, I took a step back and let someone else have the last seat.
Life comes hard and fast for Kendra and her family in a dystopian world that is struggling to recover from a nuclear war and is now under the rule of an alien government.
Unaware of the impending alien invasion, a group of scientists -which included Kendra's parents- were ordered to create a zombie virus and set it loose on Russia. The intention was to subdue Russia and then release the cure, but the alien attack took them unawares and the scientists and their cure disappeared, leaving the virus to run rampant. Having been inoculated against the virus, Kendra's aunt is one of these scientists who has kept her identity a secret for fear of being made a slave to the alien government. When a village that is connected to the people who moved underground for survival kidnaps Kendra in hopes that they can harvest any memories of her parents discussing the cure while she was a mere infant with the use of an experimental machine, her aunt must decide about coming forth with her identity. In the meantime, along with dealing with the ever-rising population of zombies, the alien regime -which considers humans a delicacy for their dinner table – sets out to correct and purify the human race from those who were mutated in some way by the nuclear explosions. Rex is one of those humans. He is also Kendra’s lover.
“Where Zombies Walk” is Book One of Kendra’s Journey in a world that offers steamy romance, nail biting peril, and thrills, and a paradise-like sanctuary within its core. All she has to do is make her way there.
I positioned her legs a good width apart and enter my index finger into her going in and out of her, Seeing this Zander and Pablo comes over each taking a breast and sucking hard you can hear her loud moans through the room. "feels good, aby girl?" I asked. she only replied with "UMMM, huh." I then started to lick her pussy and suck on her clit, after having my fill and lick her dry we unattached ourselves from her. Picking her up in a princess carry I went to bed and my two men pulled down the covers and I placed her on the bed.
Continuing where Pablo left off at sucking on her breast, Zander took upon himself to start making out with our girl. I undressed as so were they, and got my cock ready to enter her beautiful, extremely wet overflowing pussy, then I slammed into her, I could hear her moaning against Zander's lips, I then pumped her harder and deeper. With one last final slam I released into her playing with her now swollen clit as I did.
Zander's P.O.V.
After Andre slid out of her I took over, I flipped her on all fours and spread her legs as far apart as they could and then without warning I slammed hard and deep inside of her. She screamed out in pleasure as Pablo took hold of her breasts and began to fondle and pull on the nipples while trailing kisses down her back. Andre took a hand full of her hair, bend her head back an crashed his lips onto hers in a passion, lustful kiss. I continued with slamming into her very wet dripping pussy until I released into her.
If vampires aren't real, what did she just kill?
Cadence Findley never gave much thought to vampires until one night when a dark encounter changed her life forever.
When her friend is lured into the woods by a stranger with steel-gray eyes and pale skin, Cadence instinctively knows he is dangerous, so she follows at a distance. Moments later, she finds herself all alone with his decapitated head--and her friend's body at her feet.
Except she's not really alone. A mysterious man appears out of nowhere and insists she runs. The monster has friends--the blood sucking kind.
And now, they are coming for her.
Swept into a world full of creatures she never dreamed existed, Cadence is left with a choice. Can she outrun the clan of vampires who've marked her for death, or should she follow the advice of the sexy man in black who warned her in the woods and now insists she transform into a vampire hunter?
Will Cadence escape the bloodsuckers on her tail as she enters the secret world of vampires and guardians, hunters and hybrids?
Follow the adventure as Cadence Findley leaves her life as a college student to become an extraordinary vampire hunter.
Humanity has finally done it and destroyed the world.
After the spread of the killer virus that no one had a cure for, countries started to fight as greed has pushed them to expand their territories. And in the process, they provoked mother nature to take a stand.
The plague evolved into something that twisted and deformed humans; they were neither dead nor alive. Just walking empty husks that fed on flesh and had one purpose, killing.
The supernatural were exposed to the rest of the world; as they weren't spared and got affected, too. The result of this knowledge was chaos.
Instead of creating one unity, the rest of the living were fighting among themselves and the undead.
The entire world turned into a big arena and it was (survival of the fittest).
I picked up 'The Clementine Complex' expecting a standalone adventure, but got pleasantly tangled in a web of connections! While it doesn’t scream 'series' upfront, the way it weaves into the author’s broader universe feels like stumbling into an inside joke. There are subtle nods to other works—recurring themes, cameos by secondary characters from different stories, even locations that feel eerily familiar if you’ve read their other books. It’s like a secret handshake for longtime fans.
That said, you can enjoy it solo—the plot wraps up neatly without cliffhangers. But once you spot those threads linking to other stories, it becomes this fun scavenger hunt. I ended up rereading older books just to catch references I’d missed. It’s less a direct sequel and more a love letter to the author’s own fictional world, which I adore. Now I’s grinning every time a minor detail clicks into place.
Clementine: Book One is absolutely part of a series, and what a ride it’s been so far! If you’ve played 'The Walking Dead' games by Telltale, you’ll recognize Clementine from her heart-wrenching journey in the original series. This comic trilogy, written by Tillie Walden, expands her story post-game, diving into her life as a young survivor in a world overrun by walkers. The first book sets up her new struggles, introducing fresh characters and challenges while keeping that raw, emotional depth the franchise is known for. I tear up just thinking about some of those moments—Clementine’s resilience never fails to hit hard.
What’s cool is how Walden’s art style brings a different vibe to the story, softer yet still intense. The second book, 'Clementine: Book Two,' ramps up the stakes, and the final installment, 'Clementine: Book Three,' wraps up her arc (no spoilers, but bring tissues). If you’re into character-driven post-apocalyptic tales, this series is a must. It’s rare to see a spin-off honor the source material while carving its own path so well.