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Brothers of Blood by J.T. Patten

adrihean's review

2.0

 

An eerie and unsettling horror novel that plunges readers into the story of two brothers, John and Wayne, who wake up in a blood-soaked alley with no memory of how they got there. Their journey to uncover the truth takes them down a dark and twisted path, where they form an alliance with Jacques, a vampire, in exchange for newfound power and a sense of purpose. However, their choices lead to a growing sense of guilt, unsettling nightmares, and confusing memories that haunt them. 

 

“Brothers of Blood” by J. T. Patten is an eerie horror book. While the premise of the book is interesting, I found the narrative somewhat confusing, with the brothers' memories and inner dialogues often conflicting, which made it difficult to fully engage with the story. I wished for more depth in the character interactions, as some of them felt a bit one-dimensional. On the positive side, the book excels in creating a gruesome and cruel vampire world that adds a compelling layer of horror. 2 out 3 stars. 

_bookish_mama's review

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

I’m very interested in the start of a novella series by J.T. Patten. Brothers of Blood was short and gory and full of interesting characters. I really enjoyed the plot and the ending threw me for a loop. However, I wasn’t exactly attached to any of the characters and found that I didn’t care for John and Wayne Carter by the end of the book. This really may have just been because it was a novella and not a lot of room/time for a ton of character development. I also wish I had gotten more of Kesha’s character because I actually really did like her, even in the end. Overall, an intriguing start to the New Orleans Haunt novella series.