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Author of the memoir, I’m in Here Somewhere, written for Chad Dean of TLC’s My 600-LB Life, award winning, bestselling series, Fueled by Lust, in the romance genre, and Visiting Darkness in the mystery/thriller genre, Celeste has received countless praises for her unique writing style, ability to create memorable characters, and mesmerizing worlds for the reader to romp, dream, and get lost within. Action, suspense, mystery, and solid world-building skills continue to bring on “Top Picks,” “Choice Award,” "ABR award,", “Best Book,” “Book of the Month,” “Best Banter,” “When Sparks Fly,” and International “Reader’s Choice Favorite” 5 Star accolades.
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Don't Mess With Anna: A Reckoning in Blood and Ink by Celeste Prater is a genre-bending fantasy tale of vengeance, redemption, and the transformative power of justice. When Anna DeMarco, a writer whose soul was fractured by a remorseless critic, conjures a world of karma and dark magic, her tormentor, Milton Smith, is thrust into a brutal alternate realm shaped by her imagination. In this dangerous new land, where curses cut deeper than blades and labor is punishment, Milton must survive trials that force him to confront the pain he caused and the arrogance that defined him. With no knights in shining armor and no easy escapes, this tale fuses contemporary emotion with medieval grit, offering a brutal but redemptive narrative of reckoning.
Author Celeste Prater draws readers in immediately with this clever concept that offers a lot of intrigue. She uses that initial hook to craft a wholly original dark fantasy with modern flair and mythic weight that is sure to satisfy readers from cover to cover. The first thing that struck me right from the start was the strength in the narrative voice. This resounds with all the fierce, unapologetic, and emotionally charged energy you’d expect from a woman in Anna’s position and sets up a confidently told story that’s perfect for fans of vengeance arcs to sink their teeth into. Milton’s torment is never overdone to sound ridiculous or incredulous. The realism in the pain makes this a realistic, visceral, cathartic read that flips the script on both fantasy and real-world power dynamics by doing both things convincingly. Overall, Don't Mess With Anna is a bold, imaginative, and brutally honest read that leaves a lasting impression, and I would not hesitate to recommend it.
