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ranaelizabeth's review against another edition
2.0
This is the third book in a trilogy and I just now realized that basically it's Twilight + 50 Shades of Grey. I would like to say that the writing is better than both of those books but yeah, it's pretty trashy. However, up until this one, it was actually decent writing. But this one got bogged down in stupid boring philosophical crap that I totally just skimmed over. If I'm reading trash, I want less philosophy, more werewolf sex.
angieinthemorning's review against another edition
2.0
I don't think I'll ever know what was the point of this book, what was Duncan planning to do or get at with it. Which is fine, I guess, because I don't think he knows either.
okstaples's review against another edition
3.0
Definitely not Duncan's best - although he's taking the very subtle yet unmistakeable piss out of the urban fantasy genre, at times it becomes difficult to tell whether a section is a parody or simply poor prose. However. HOWEVER. If you've been following the trilogy, By Blood We Live is absolutely essential reading; plot-wise, I can barely fault it. I was entertained and intrigued the whole way through, and the ending had me practically screaming. Duncan's provided a more than satisfying coda to the series in the form of a hugely fun and gripping story that still manages to ponder some big questions. Although I wouldn't recommend BBWL on its own, I'd consider it vital to anyone who liked The Last Werewolf and Talulla Rising. And as a long-time fan of Duncan's work, I can't wait to see what he does next.
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