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git_r_read's review against another edition
5.0
This is a super action paranormal mystery. Love Anna Strong and I hope we see more of Frey. He rocks. They both do.
dana_dew's review against another edition
3.0
I wasn't super impressed with the first book, but like so many "First in a series" books... it had potential enough for me to keep reading. After reading the second book, I am MUCH more interested in keeping up with Anna Strong and seeing how she deals with her transformation/changes.
I look forward to reading the third book... but I have a few other books to get to first. I have purchased it though, so I have it on the ready. smile.
I look forward to reading the third book... but I have a few other books to get to first. I have purchased it though, so I have it on the ready. smile.
a_novel_ty's review against another edition
5.0
You know, you don’t really realize you’ve been reading lackluster books until you come across some that are REALLY good. I mean from the characters, their development and interactions with each other, the overall plot and pace of the story, everything in these Anna strong vampire novels just work.
In blood drive we find Anna still adjusting to life as a vampire having only been one for six months at the start of the novel. she has yet to reconcile whatever issues have arisen from her killing her former mentor and lover Avery, but she has made a new friend, Culebra who seems to have her best interest at heart. even though he refuses to tell her what he is…
This book focuses on Anna finding out that she may have a teenage niece who is caught up in everything from murder, involvement in kiddie porn and an elaborate coverup facilitated by the FBI.
Once this book hits it’s stride, and it does so very quickly, all bets are off and anything can happen. things went down in this book that had me dumbfounded. it is completely unpredictable and utterly entertaining, I can’t believe i’m only just finding out about this series because boy have I been missing out.
A new character, Daniel Frey is introduced in this book and he helps answer a few of Anna’s (and my) questions. like what her friend Culebra is and why he can so easily read her thoughts and intentions. Frey a teacher at the school Anna’s “niece” attends and is someway involved in everything that is happening. oh yea, he’s also a shapeshifter.
Jeanne has a knack for taking you through a story without letting on if you can ever really and truly trust anyone but Anna in her books. surprisingly though, I don’t find that to be the least bit frustrating. it makes the story more interesting and the twists and turns that much more shocking when they happen. I didn’t know if I could trust Frey completely until the very last chapter of the book.
There isn’t really anything that I disliked about this book. the only thing I can think of is Anna still doesn’t know what she is completely. (Chief Williams who is also a vampire suggested that she is more than just your run of the mill vampire in the first novel) and we also don’t find out why Williams was so adamant about getting Anna out of town in the previous book either. but i guess Anna’s evasiveness is more to blame than a plot hole. so I’ll give it a pass this time.
Can’t wait to read the next book!!!
In blood drive we find Anna still adjusting to life as a vampire having only been one for six months at the start of the novel. she has yet to reconcile whatever issues have arisen from her killing her former mentor and lover Avery, but she has made a new friend, Culebra who seems to have her best interest at heart. even though he refuses to tell her what he is…
This book focuses on Anna finding out that she may have a teenage niece who is caught up in everything from murder, involvement in kiddie porn and an elaborate coverup facilitated by the FBI.
Once this book hits it’s stride, and it does so very quickly, all bets are off and anything can happen. things went down in this book that had me dumbfounded. it is completely unpredictable and utterly entertaining, I can’t believe i’m only just finding out about this series because boy have I been missing out.
A new character, Daniel Frey is introduced in this book and he helps answer a few of Anna’s (and my) questions. like what her friend Culebra is and why he can so easily read her thoughts and intentions. Frey a teacher at the school Anna’s “niece” attends and is someway involved in everything that is happening. oh yea, he’s also a shapeshifter.
Jeanne has a knack for taking you through a story without letting on if you can ever really and truly trust anyone but Anna in her books. surprisingly though, I don’t find that to be the least bit frustrating. it makes the story more interesting and the twists and turns that much more shocking when they happen. I didn’t know if I could trust Frey completely until the very last chapter of the book.
There isn’t really anything that I disliked about this book. the only thing I can think of is Anna still doesn’t know what she is completely. (Chief Williams who is also a vampire suggested that she is more than just your run of the mill vampire in the first novel) and we also don’t find out why Williams was so adamant about getting Anna out of town in the previous book either. but i guess Anna’s evasiveness is more to blame than a plot hole. so I’ll give it a pass this time.
Can’t wait to read the next book!!!
thinde's review against another edition
3.0
There're a few jarring notes but this is a solid series for the genre.
suzrae73's review against another edition
4.0
Another good installment in the Anna Strong series! I am really enjoying this series as it has a little bit of everything, some romance, some kicking butt, some suspense... Looking forward to the next installment!!
marciay's review against another edition
3.0
I like this series. Anna is a great character and I can't wait to see how she develops.
mitabird's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
August 2021 - 3 stars
August 2007 - 4 stars
August 2007 - 4 stars
chessakat's review
3.0
This series is turning out to be pretty dark and more humorless than I was hoping for. Anna is a strong lead (no pun intended) but I tend to like a little more snark and quirk in my paranormal/urban fantasies. I'll probably continue reading the series just to see where it goes next, but I'm not really highly anticipating the next installment.
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