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debookgeek's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book in a couple of hours, which is special, because usually it takes me a couple of days to read the books by Darren Shan.
I think the more further you get into the story and into the series, you'll enjoy reading it more and more.
For example:
I had never read a book by Darren Shan before I read Lord Loss, so it took me a couple of days to finish the book. After reading the second and third book, I got into the Demonata series, so I read the other books in less than a day.
I can't wait to read the sixth book.
Grubbs has changed a lot throughout the series and I like the way how the stories are told.
The first, the third and the fifth book (I haven't read the others yet) are about Grubbs. The second and the fourth book are "stand-alones". You don't need to read them, but sometimes you'll recognize some something and it gives you a cool feeling. That sounds weird. But I hope you know what I mean.
I knew there was something odd about Juni!
I think the more further you get into the story and into the series, you'll enjoy reading it more and more.
For example:
I had never read a book by Darren Shan before I read Lord Loss, so it took me a couple of days to finish the book. After reading the second and third book, I got into the Demonata series, so I read the other books in less than a day.
I can't wait to read the sixth book.
Grubbs has changed a lot throughout the series and I like the way how the stories are told.
The first, the third and the fifth book (I haven't read the others yet) are about Grubbs. The second and the fourth book are "stand-alones". You don't need to read them, but sometimes you'll recognize some something and it gives you a cool feeling. That sounds weird. But I hope you know what I mean.
I knew there was something odd about Juni!
annastarlight's review against another edition
3.0
This is the first book in the Demonata series that I didn't particularly like. Darren Shan books are usually characterized by their fast moving plots, their inventive gore and lots of magical fighting.
Blood Beast doesn't have any action until the very end. Most part the story is about Grubbs going through the motions of teenage life, while worrying about not so teenage problems on top of that. He might have the family curse; he might turn into a werewolf.
I didn't like Grubbs's teenage problems. They didn't only seem trivial to me, but quite stupid too. Maybe it's just that I can't identify with them anymore, but I just couldn't stand some thoughts and actions of his. He is in that fase of life where leaving friends behind for other friends is totally acceptable, where you let your so-called "friends" hurt other people without speaking up for the victim. I think that's an ugly time. It might be consistent with how teenagers act like and think like at that age, but somehow I feel uncomfortable for seeing it justified.
Blood Beast felt like an in-between book, not a legit part of the series. There was just a lot of prepping you for the next book, setting up a bunch of plotlines, coming together in a massive cliffhanger. Worst thing was, I saw the massive "surprise" of the book coming from miles away. I know that even though I might expect it, there has to be more explanation for those who don't.
Overall this book felt empty for me. There was no character growth, no major plot points other than one I was already expecting, and no action until the very end of the book. I am hoping the next book will be more like the other books in the series.
Blood Beast doesn't have any action until the very end. Most part the story is about Grubbs going through the motions of teenage life, while worrying about not so teenage problems on top of that. He might have the family curse; he might turn into a werewolf.
I didn't like Grubbs's teenage problems. They didn't only seem trivial to me, but quite stupid too. Maybe it's just that I can't identify with them anymore, but I just couldn't stand some thoughts and actions of his. He is in that fase of life where leaving friends behind for other friends is totally acceptable, where you let your so-called "friends" hurt other people without speaking up for the victim. I think that's an ugly time. It might be consistent with how teenagers act like and think like at that age, but somehow I feel uncomfortable for seeing it justified.
Blood Beast felt like an in-between book, not a legit part of the series. There was just a lot of prepping you for the next book, setting up a bunch of plotlines, coming together in a massive cliffhanger. Worst thing was, I saw the massive "surprise" of the book coming from miles away. I know that even though I might expect it, there has to be more explanation for those who don't.
Overall this book felt empty for me. There was no character growth, no major plot points other than one I was already expecting, and no action until the very end of the book. I am hoping the next book will be more like the other books in the series.
yvesricard's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
immarit's review against another edition
4.0
It's way better than Bec. I think I liked it more because it's not that much into the Magic things and in the present time.
dan's review against another edition
4.0
The shock of this unputdownable book is brilliant, you don't expect what is coming until it is revealed at the end
rovertoak's review against another edition
4.0
The Grady family curse is threatening to boil to the surface! Will Dervish and Grubbs be able to keep from calling in "The Lambs" by battling back the beast residing within Grubbs?