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belw's review against another edition
4.0
This was lighter than the first and once I got halfway it was hard to put down. There is a major cliffhanger ending that leaves you wanting more!
nmulder81's review against another edition
4.0
After book one, A Blood Seduction, I was not sure I would bother with this book. The hero, Arturo, was such an epic douchebag that by the end of the book I was wanting to write myself into it so I could beat the shit out of him. He was horrible to Quinn and turned on her at the most inopportune times. I knew going into this one that Arturo would have some major ass kissing to do for me to warm back up to him. In the end, he won me back over….mostly. I’m still waiting for the other shoe to drop and perhaps so is Quinn.
Leaving VC with her brother was all Quinn wanted, but when they arrive home it’s anything but smooth sailing when his health takes a turn for the worse. Now forced back into VC to try and save her brother from the failing magic of that world Quinn must learn how to harness and possess her new found magical abilities. The world building that I enjoyed in book one continued in A Kiss Of Blood as readers are introduced to an array of new supernatural creatures who both help and hinder Quinn’s journey in trying to save her brother and this new found world that houses both evil and friends. This is a dark world where beings who were once good have succumbed to the most evil part of themselves as they slowly go crazy within the confines of their own mind. Arturo has begun to notice the descent his own personality as taken when Quinn shows him the way back to the light. Being with her frees him from the darkness and he decides that is more important then the loyalty he feels to others who want to use Quinn for their own selfish purposes.
I really enjoyed how Quinn seemed to come into her own more. In book one she often annoyed me when she’d try to help herself simply because she wasn’t strong enough or smart enough to outwit the vampires. Now she is starting to learn ways to help herself, unleash the magic that’s inside her and basically be able to not rely entirely on Arturo to get her out of everything. She even manages to save him in this one and I love when a heroine is able to do that. She’s evolving into a heroine I want to read about. She’s learning and growing and that has to happen to keep me interested.
I will definitely continue on with this series! Arturo won me back with his selflessness and dedication to Quinn in the face of great consequences to himself. I hope Quinn continues to make good choices and learn from her mistakes. With the help of her brother I think they will be a fearsome duo once they both unlock the magic that runs through their veins.
A Kiss Of Blood was an excellent follow up to a book that left me screaming….urban fantasy and paranormal romance readers alike will enjoy this one. Pamela Palmer is a master of world building and story execution!
I give A Kiss of Blood by Pamela Palmer 4.50 stars!
Leaving VC with her brother was all Quinn wanted, but when they arrive home it’s anything but smooth sailing when his health takes a turn for the worse. Now forced back into VC to try and save her brother from the failing magic of that world Quinn must learn how to harness and possess her new found magical abilities. The world building that I enjoyed in book one continued in A Kiss Of Blood as readers are introduced to an array of new supernatural creatures who both help and hinder Quinn’s journey in trying to save her brother and this new found world that houses both evil and friends. This is a dark world where beings who were once good have succumbed to the most evil part of themselves as they slowly go crazy within the confines of their own mind. Arturo has begun to notice the descent his own personality as taken when Quinn shows him the way back to the light. Being with her frees him from the darkness and he decides that is more important then the loyalty he feels to others who want to use Quinn for their own selfish purposes.
I really enjoyed how Quinn seemed to come into her own more. In book one she often annoyed me when she’d try to help herself simply because she wasn’t strong enough or smart enough to outwit the vampires. Now she is starting to learn ways to help herself, unleash the magic that’s inside her and basically be able to not rely entirely on Arturo to get her out of everything. She even manages to save him in this one and I love when a heroine is able to do that. She’s evolving into a heroine I want to read about. She’s learning and growing and that has to happen to keep me interested.
I will definitely continue on with this series! Arturo won me back with his selflessness and dedication to Quinn in the face of great consequences to himself. I hope Quinn continues to make good choices and learn from her mistakes. With the help of her brother I think they will be a fearsome duo once they both unlock the magic that runs through their veins.
A Kiss Of Blood was an excellent follow up to a book that left me screaming….urban fantasy and paranormal romance readers alike will enjoy this one. Pamela Palmer is a master of world building and story execution!
I give A Kiss of Blood by Pamela Palmer 4.50 stars!
jasr037's review against another edition
4.0
I was very surprised by Book 2 "A Kiss of Blood." I really enjoyed the characters and the fact that we spent more time with Arturo and Quinn. Arturo has made big changes and I really enjoy reading about this new side of him. Quinn is slowly changing and becoming a more trusting person, but I believe it will take some more love and friendship to guide her.
Much better then the first novel (in my opinion) and I can't wait to read the next one!
Much better then the first novel (in my opinion) and I can't wait to read the next one!
romancejunkie1025's review against another edition
4.0
3.75 solid stars. really enjoyed the book much more than the first in the series. I can say for sure that my faith in Pamela is restored and i will definitely bee reading more to find out what happens with Arturo and Quinn, Zack and Lily and all the friends in Washington, VC.
thegeekyblogger's review against another edition
3.0
Listened for Review (Tantor)
Overall Rating: 3.75
Story Rating: 3.50
Character Rating: 4.00
Audio Rating: 4.00 (not part of the overall rating)
First Thought when Finished: A Kiss of Blood by Pamela Palmer managed to make really get invested in the characters & world but the abrupt ending left me wanting.
Overall Thoughts: So I have to admit that part of me really loved (like a strong 4.5 kind of thing) A Kiss of Blood. I got really invested in the characters, the story, and the pacing was fantastic. I thought the methodical beginning leading to the intense center of the story worked really well. It was the last 1/3 of the book that kind of took me from that to it was a good read. LET ME BE CLEAR: That means I liked the book, would recommend the book, but just didn't like it as much at the end as I did in the middle. I am not a fan of abrupt endings and this had one heck of one. I get that it is UF but it also made this book feel incomplete.
That being said:
1: The writing was spectacular and the story flowed.
2: The characters finally made me care. Seriously I was rooting for Quinn and her brother. Arturo even somewhat grew on me though I still think he is a bit of an ass. The new characters broke my heart but also made me cheer (curse of listening to an audiobook--I am not even going to try to spell/list their names correctly). I felt this book was just very much more character driven and that worked so very well.
3: I really want to know what happens next. As much as I didn't like the abrupt ending, it did make me hungry for more.
This was slightly less dark than the first entry but not by much. So, if like me, you are a fan of dark UF then I think this series will work for you.
Audio Thoughts
Rebecca is really spot on for Quinn! I thought her voice showed the growth that Quinn had experienced from the first time in Vamp City. I liked the slight change in tone that really sold the performance. Arturo's voice and character grew on me this time so I am sure now that is more how I feel about the character than her narration of him that shapes how I hear him. She does a solid job with the male voices and I really hope that the 3rd book comes out on audio.
Overall Rating: 3.75
Story Rating: 3.50
Character Rating: 4.00
Audio Rating: 4.00 (not part of the overall rating)
First Thought when Finished: A Kiss of Blood by Pamela Palmer managed to make really get invested in the characters & world but the abrupt ending left me wanting.
Overall Thoughts: So I have to admit that part of me really loved (like a strong 4.5 kind of thing) A Kiss of Blood. I got really invested in the characters, the story, and the pacing was fantastic. I thought the methodical beginning leading to the intense center of the story worked really well. It was the last 1/3 of the book that kind of took me from that to it was a good read. LET ME BE CLEAR: That means I liked the book, would recommend the book, but just didn't like it as much at the end as I did in the middle. I am not a fan of abrupt endings and this had one heck of one. I get that it is UF but it also made this book feel incomplete.
That being said:
1: The writing was spectacular and the story flowed.
2: The characters finally made me care. Seriously I was rooting for Quinn and her brother. Arturo even somewhat grew on me though I still think he is a bit of an ass. The new characters broke my heart but also made me cheer (curse of listening to an audiobook--I am not even going to try to spell/list their names correctly). I felt this book was just very much more character driven and that worked so very well.
3: I really want to know what happens next. As much as I didn't like the abrupt ending, it did make me hungry for more.
This was slightly less dark than the first entry but not by much. So, if like me, you are a fan of dark UF then I think this series will work for you.
Audio Thoughts
Narrated By Rebecca Estrella / Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins
Rebecca is really spot on for Quinn! I thought her voice showed the growth that Quinn had experienced from the first time in Vamp City. I liked the slight change in tone that really sold the performance. Arturo's voice and character grew on me this time so I am sure now that is more how I feel about the character than her narration of him that shapes how I hear him. She does a solid job with the male voices and I really hope that the 3rd book comes out on audio.
chllybrd's review against another edition
4.0
Right off the bat I can tell you I enjoyed A KISS OF BLOOD more than A BLOOD SEDUCTION. To recap I found Arturo and his dual persona's akin to experiencing whiplash and the ending left me disappointed. I enjoyed the world and most of A KISS OF BLOOD takes place in Vamp City so I enjoyed that aspect of both installments.
I enjoyed Arturo a lot more in book 2. He was not up and down with his personality nor was he sneaky like before. You could 'feel' that he was genuinely interested in Quinn not just playing her. He still has more work to do on himself but he is coming along and I am liking him much more. I liked how Quinn stood up for herself more in A KISS OF BLOOD. She knew what she wanted and stuck to her guns for the most part. There is a lot of sadness revolving around Quinn's brother. He is dying and we find out some more about his involvement in the story. The new characters brought an interesting addition to the story. It shows a different side to the creatures living in Vamp City.
A KISS OF BLOOD was not as dark as book 1 and had a little more romance thrown in. I am glad I gave book 2 a chance. I enjoyed it and it made me interested in continuing the series.
I enjoyed Arturo a lot more in book 2. He was not up and down with his personality nor was he sneaky like before. You could 'feel' that he was genuinely interested in Quinn not just playing her. He still has more work to do on himself but he is coming along and I am liking him much more. I liked how Quinn stood up for herself more in A KISS OF BLOOD. She knew what she wanted and stuck to her guns for the most part. There is a lot of sadness revolving around Quinn's brother. He is dying and we find out some more about his involvement in the story. The new characters brought an interesting addition to the story. It shows a different side to the creatures living in Vamp City.
A KISS OF BLOOD was not as dark as book 1 and had a little more romance thrown in. I am glad I gave book 2 a chance. I enjoyed it and it made me interested in continuing the series.
mdlaclair's review against another edition
3.0
While now Quinn is just getting annoying and in to trouble.while I think this book was necessary to move the storyline along not a lot of action takes place.
kriff08's review against another edition
4.0
There is something oddly addicting about this whole series that I just can't put my finger on, so I'll just keep on reading. In A Kiss of Blood we return to Vamp City with Quinn, Zack, and Arturo. The magic is failing and Quinn's the only sorceress who can possibly hope to fix it. Only she doesn't seem to be able to access that power. So naturally we embark on a quest to unleash her sorcerer power and save Vamp City. This book was very comparable to the first, if not even better. I highly recommend this series to any fan of vampire paranormal/urban fantasy.
ezichinny's review against another edition
3.0
This second in the series ended in cliff hanger. I’m not sure I’ll read book 3. I see the authors attempt to redeem Arturo but he’s still a lying vampire. I do believe that he loves Quinn but I don’t like his manipulative ways. Also, the heroine is a sorcerer who no one knows anything about her powers, how to use them or even control them.
This story could have been more but I don’t trust the vampires and don’t believe they have enough good to compensate for their propensity to feed and abuse humans.
This story could have been more but I don’t trust the vampires and don’t believe they have enough good to compensate for their propensity to feed and abuse humans.
loverofromance's review against another edition
4.0
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
this is not the first time that I have had the opportunity to read from this author. I have read the first three books of her shifter series--which I loved so much I purchased them. So I have always liked her writing and voice in her stories. I didn't know if I would like Kiss of Blood, I still haven't read the first one in the series "Blood Seduction". So at the beginning I was a bit lost, and really there were some things mentioned which I had really wished I had read the first one before Kiss of Blood. With that being said, there was quite a bit that I enjoyed about this story. It has been a while since I have found a new vampire romance series that I just fall in love with. Even though the main supernatural creature is the Vampire, its a bit different. I really enjoyed reading the unique twist on Vampires in this one, and those who have already read this, know what I am talking about.
The story begins with Quinn Lennox our heroine who is determined to save her brother no matter the cost and to also bring magic back and this is where she runs into our male lead of the story... Arturo. There is a sense of betrayal between them but they have to work together to get magic back and Quinn has to learn to just let go and learn to trust again even when its not easy to do so. She can't afford to be picky with her allies especially with her brother's life on the line. Quinn is about to face THE challenge of her life, but one wonders if she is up for it and is she will conquer or be defeated with the danger escalating around her...
This was a fabulous book and even though its book two I can't recommend this trilogy enough. Such a unique take on vampires and love the world building that is crafted in this story. You never know what to expect from this author but the one aspect you can rely on is her storytelling capabilities. I loved the chemistry between Arturo and Quinn, so sexy and highly provacative. And so many badass suspenseful scenes that is contained in this story here. I guarantee you will be on the edge of your seat from beginning to end with this story.
I will say if you love a intense and fiercely passionate story...Kiss of Blood is for you! This new world that Palmer has created is sensational and will blow your mind! A stellar of a read! Enjoyed every moment from beginning to end. No complains here.
this is not the first time that I have had the opportunity to read from this author. I have read the first three books of her shifter series--which I loved so much I purchased them. So I have always liked her writing and voice in her stories. I didn't know if I would like Kiss of Blood, I still haven't read the first one in the series "Blood Seduction". So at the beginning I was a bit lost, and really there were some things mentioned which I had really wished I had read the first one before Kiss of Blood. With that being said, there was quite a bit that I enjoyed about this story. It has been a while since I have found a new vampire romance series that I just fall in love with. Even though the main supernatural creature is the Vampire, its a bit different. I really enjoyed reading the unique twist on Vampires in this one, and those who have already read this, know what I am talking about.The story begins with Quinn Lennox our heroine who is determined to save her brother no matter the cost and to also bring magic back and this is where she runs into our male lead of the story... Arturo. There is a sense of betrayal between them but they have to work together to get magic back and Quinn has to learn to just let go and learn to trust again even when its not easy to do so. She can't afford to be picky with her allies especially with her brother's life on the line. Quinn is about to face THE challenge of her life, but one wonders if she is up for it and is she will conquer or be defeated with the danger escalating around her...
This was a fabulous book and even though its book two I can't recommend this trilogy enough. Such a unique take on vampires and love the world building that is crafted in this story. You never know what to expect from this author but the one aspect you can rely on is her storytelling capabilities. I loved the chemistry between Arturo and Quinn, so sexy and highly provacative. And so many badass suspenseful scenes that is contained in this story here. I guarantee you will be on the edge of your seat from beginning to end with this story.
I will say if you love a intense and fiercely passionate story...Kiss of Blood is for you! This new world that Palmer has created is sensational and will blow your mind! A stellar of a read! Enjoyed every moment from beginning to end. No complains here.