Reviews

This Blood That Burns Us by S.L. Cokeley

schwrtzdnll28's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

This is the perfect fall book! And it’s a perfect second book in the series. I love all of these characters so much and I loved seeing them again! They are the sweet group of silly little frat boy vampires!! This book was a little more serious than the first, but it was the perfect progression! And the goofy parts of the guys was very much present!!

I am HEAVILY invested in Aaron and Kimberly. There is SO MUCH more than just them. But truthfully I am here FOR THEM. I do like everything else about the story!! But I love them the most. They are SWEET. Aaron is trying to hard to make the right choices to keep Kimberly safe, but the connection is so strong and that makes it so much harder. The way they talk about each other makes my heart MELT. This book dives a little deeper into their relationship and I loved every single second of it.

I also LOVE Zach, Luke, and Presley!! I love how strong their bond is, the fact that they are willing to do anything for each other. How SUPPORTIVE they are of Aaron and Kimberly!! And I love that Kimberly finally has a family that loves her unconditionally 🥹

And the rest of the story is so good!! There is so much going on! Sometimes it was a little hard to follow but I was flying though the book because I couldn’t get enough, so I think that was part of my problem. Everything was so intertwined and complicated, but it was written so well. I loved getting more backstory on Luke and Zach and The Family and The Legion! This whole universe is so complicated, in the best way!

I’m so glad there’s still more books! I am not a fan of a cliffhanger but it does the job to keep me interested!!!

Thank you so much to SL Cokeley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

itsjalennoel's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted mysterious medium-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

5.0

oh. my. god. this book. 
there’s so much to say holy shit. I thought there was no way to top the first book but miss Cokeley delivered. I was clinging on to every single word throughout the whole thing!
I thoroughly enjoyed the upped amount of romance and *sort of* smut. Kim and Aaron are so stinking cute! 
I also really loved more time spent with the Calem brothers and a look into their lives a little more. I feel like I understand them all on an emotional level a whole lot more than I did before. 
If you enjoyed This Blood That Binds Us PLEASE read this book!! I can’t wait for the third one to come out!!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood

bookedbykirby's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

i have no words!! i love the first book with every fiber of my being but THIS ONE!! this book made me fall even more in love with kimberly and the calem boys. i mean truly. the character development is *chefs kiss*. the SLOW BURRNNNN holy shit. perfection. the story is a perfect balance of focusinf on both the plot and the characters. the ending had me SCREAMING. truly one of my favorite reads of the year. highly highly recommend reading the first one if you haven’t yet!! wholesome vampire boys!? HELLO!!

angelas_book_nook's review

emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

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

5.0