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vailynst's review against another edition
3.0
Notes - Not a Review
It took up to 6 books for the characters, story & settings to mesh. It's nice to note that the story gets better with each book. Although, that made the reading process rather "aggravating" at several parts. I can see why friends like to read this series a lot but I wish it didn't need to take 6 books to do it for me. Perhaps it's not a bad gig for books to be released a year or more apart in a series. I skimmed more than 1/3 of the book due to repetitive descriptions. Be cool to see what next book holds but I wish it felt a little less like a see-saw and gambler's roulette.
It took up to 6 books for the characters, story & settings to mesh. It's nice to note that the story gets better with each book. Although, that made the reading process rather "aggravating" at several parts. I can see why friends like to read this series a lot but I wish it didn't need to take 6 books to do it for me. Perhaps it's not a bad gig for books to be released a year or more apart in a series. I skimmed more than 1/3 of the book due to repetitive descriptions. Be cool to see what next book holds but I wish it felt a little less like a see-saw and gambler's roulette.
schomj's review against another edition
3.0
Went back and forth between 3 and 4 stars on this one, decided that 3 is probably more accurate.
The beginning was 4 star territory -- fast, fun, with Jane's typical mix of navel-gazing and ass-kicking.
The ending, however, got weirdly religious. Which in some ways is fine, because I'm always curious about how different people view things through a religious prism, but in other ways was just... eh, I'm not sure how to say this, but when Jane was talking about her experiences as a (evangelical) Christian, things were cool, but when she started going into the territory of comparative religion it made me a little uncomfortable. It did make me realize that some Christians have appropriated the word "rabbi" and use it to describe Jesus, which I hadn't realized. So, I guess it was educational, even though I wasn't very engaged in the story by that point.
Also, I think I'm sick of the Jane-Rick-Bruiser love triangle. I wish Jane would just make a decision (one of them, neither of them, both of them, I'd even be happy if she picked Rick at this point). It doesn't even have to be a HEA, but some kind of movement would be nice.
The beginning was 4 star territory -- fast, fun, with Jane's typical mix of navel-gazing and ass-kicking.
The ending, however, got weirdly religious. Which in some ways is fine, because I'm always curious about how different people view things through a religious prism, but in other ways was just... eh, I'm not sure how to say this, but when Jane was talking about her experiences as a (evangelical) Christian, things were cool, but when she started going into the territory of comparative religion it made me a little uncomfortable. It did make me realize that some Christians have appropriated the word "rabbi" and use it to describe Jesus, which I hadn't realized. So, I guess it was educational, even though I wasn't very engaged in the story by that point.
Also, I think I'm sick of the Jane-Rick-Bruiser love triangle. I wish Jane would just make a decision (one of them, neither of them, both of them, I'd even be happy if she picked Rick at this point). It doesn't even have to be a HEA, but some kind of movement would be nice.
gypjet's review against another edition
5.0
This started off slow for me. Not because of the story, but the change in the narrative. It's slight but its there. And though I struggled with the change the first few pages, overall it made the book better! Ms. Hunter must have been doing some homework, because this book is even heavier on fighting and weaponry and the histories of the vamps and witches in Jane's world. This book was the darkest so far, but it clearly shows off the author's talent, her evolution of a dark world, an increase in writing ability and just a cut above the usual fantasy crap out there. Love Jane, love Jane's world and I'm glad it is getting better with each book!
smartin's review against another edition
4.0
I love the way this one ended. I cannot wait to start the next one!
saltyred's review against another edition
4.0
Wow! What an intricate and inventive storyline! I so admire Faith Hunter's mind and what she's able to weave into a storyline. At times it was a bit too complicated for my little brain to comprehend until a few pages after the fact, but I loved the richness of the folklore and magic and and how Jane's involvement in it led to the solving of the mystery. I also loved seeing so much of Eli and "the kid". They are truly a very welcome addition to the series.
However...while the book was great, I found it extremely frustrating. And when you read the book, you'll see what I'm talking about. Too much of what many readers WANT to see more of basically remained stagnant. There are just certain things that should only be teased about for so many books with no forward movement before the readers start to get mighty restless, and after this book, me = mighty restless! Come on, Ms. Hunter, you introduced the relationships or relationship possibilities into the series, so PLEASE throw us a bone. Give us something, anything!
I haven't seen any information about the next book yet except that it comes out in 2014, but I'm assuming we'll be waiting a year. When that time finally comes, I hope we get to learn more about Soul and with Evan coming back into the picture (which I LOVED), I hope to see more of him and Molly. The fact that I'd like to see more of Bruiser (and even Rick and Leo) is a given!
However...while the book was great, I found it extremely frustrating. And when you read the book, you'll see what I'm talking about. Too much of what many readers WANT to see more of basically remained stagnant. There are just certain things that should only be teased about for so many books with no forward movement before the readers start to get mighty restless, and after this book, me = mighty restless! Come on, Ms. Hunter, you introduced the relationships or relationship possibilities into the series, so PLEASE throw us a bone. Give us something, anything!
I haven't seen any information about the next book yet except that it comes out in 2014, but I'm assuming we'll be waiting a year. When that time finally comes, I hope we get to learn more about Soul and with Evan coming back into the picture (which I LOVED), I hope to see more of him and Molly. The fact that I'd like to see more of Bruiser (and even Rick and Leo) is a given!
vivicia's review against another edition
2.0
I am hate reading this series at this point in the hope that something progresses. Whilst lots of fights happen nothing ever really evolves. I feel that Jane needs to have a number of conversations with various people in her life and just doesn't.
Also, v. bored of Jane equating being a girly girl with being lesser than she is. And her strange and weird obsession with no-one being able to swear around her. She is perfectly happy with torture, violence, forgiving forced feeding, but god forbid you swear. Girl needs to get her priorities in order.
Also, v. bored of Jane equating being a girly girl with being lesser than she is. And her strange and weird obsession with no-one being able to swear around her. She is perfectly happy with torture, violence, forgiving forced feeding, but god forbid you swear. Girl needs to get her priorities in order.
lpcoolgirl's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so great! I enjoyed it so much, being with these characters again and being in that town some more, and yeah, all the stuff that was going on and what we learned! I need more!
jadeshea's review against another edition
4.0
In Blood Trade Jane is going back to the place she left in the last book. But this time she's there to help with vamp politics and to save peoples lives. She just never realized how everything that's happened had a lot to do with her, and how it's all coming full circle now. She must deal with old lovers, and more people who have betrayed and abandoned her, but she's not going to give up yet. As she and Beast get their act together, and more and more people know about her secrets things start to change again for them. But maybe this time it will be for the better.
Blood Trade was really good. It gave me hope for Jane and Rick. And I'm hoping she's going to pick someone soon, I'm tired of the back and forth(ish) thing going on.
Other than that I really loved this one! I enjoyed getting to see the relationship between Jane and Eli and the Kid! These three are turning out to make a great team! It was awesome!
Also, I'm super excited to see what adventures Jane takes next with her new gang!
Blood Trade was really good. It gave me hope for Jane and Rick. And I'm hoping she's going to pick someone soon, I'm tired of the back and forth(ish) thing going on.
Other than that I really loved this one! I enjoyed getting to see the relationship between Jane and Eli and the Kid! These three are turning out to make a great team! It was awesome!
Also, I'm super excited to see what adventures Jane takes next with her new gang!
papi's review against another edition
3.0
Jane encounters a new form of vamp, more powerful, more evil, evolving into something else. Of course she overcomes all, but what I liked was the beginning of repairs to her relationship with Molly and Evan and their kids. It's mind candy, but entertaining and creative. A decent way to while away the hours of a road trip.