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annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review
4.0
Okay, maybe I did lie a little bit in my review of that werewolf book last week. Deep down, in my heart and soul, I'm still a vampire girl. I don't know what it is, but vampires give me a certain kind of thrill. As if they're somehow more dangerous and lethal. As if they're somehow more seductive too. There is something about vampires that makes me very aware that they are the wrong kind of people to fall in love with and yet I'm falling anyway.
I really love the mythology in this vampire book. And maybe not especially the vampire mythology, although that one is cool too, but probably even more the hunter mythology and their place in this supernatural world. In this book we get to see more of how the hunters live, what their ethics are, what their powers and talents are and how their society works. Luckily it's not the entire book, because at some point I started to miss the vampires. I wasn't the only one though.
This book really plays with our hearts, and the hearts of Demi and her three vampires, in the most delicious way. For a part of this book there's this longing for them, for their reunion, even though we all know it's gonna be explosive and ugly and not healthy at all. However, the wait is so incredibly worth it. Just like the wait for Demi's powers to awaken was really worth it. What a glorious scene was that, how incredibly satisfying and how amazing that this completely levels the playing field, if that was even needed to begin with.
Demi might be one of the most awesome characters I've ever read about. Yes, she knows how to fight and she has some supernatural powers to help her with it, but it's more than that. She's brutal, she's brave, she's daring. She's the kind of character I secretly want to be, but can never be because I simply lack the guts. And yes, her relationship with the guys it not exactly healthy, on all possible fronts and in all possible ways, but it's so addictive and alluring and amazingly well done.
I'm excited about the next book, especially because I have the feeling things are really gonna explode. Maybe quite literally.
I really love the mythology in this vampire book. And maybe not especially the vampire mythology, although that one is cool too, but probably even more the hunter mythology and their place in this supernatural world. In this book we get to see more of how the hunters live, what their ethics are, what their powers and talents are and how their society works. Luckily it's not the entire book, because at some point I started to miss the vampires. I wasn't the only one though.
This book really plays with our hearts, and the hearts of Demi and her three vampires, in the most delicious way. For a part of this book there's this longing for them, for their reunion, even though we all know it's gonna be explosive and ugly and not healthy at all. However, the wait is so incredibly worth it. Just like the wait for Demi's powers to awaken was really worth it. What a glorious scene was that, how incredibly satisfying and how amazing that this completely levels the playing field, if that was even needed to begin with.
Demi might be one of the most awesome characters I've ever read about. Yes, she knows how to fight and she has some supernatural powers to help her with it, but it's more than that. She's brutal, she's brave, she's daring. She's the kind of character I secretly want to be, but can never be because I simply lack the guts. And yes, her relationship with the guys it not exactly healthy, on all possible fronts and in all possible ways, but it's so addictive and alluring and amazingly well done.
I'm excited about the next book, especially because I have the feeling things are really gonna explode. Maybe quite literally.
ameserole's review against another edition
4.0
Blood Taken is the second installment of the Blood Mafia series. In it, we get to know more about Demi and her family. At least for a little bit. We knew that she was a hunter in the previous book but we get a little reunion with her mother in this one. Which, yikes, it was all kinds of awkward. Also, the hunters are huge assholes - I'm looking at you Daniel and Gerry.
Other than that, the vampire guys are not a fan of her leaving him. So I was very excited when they were all reunited. Mostly because I just want them to get closer and give me those sexy scenes I've been demanding. Ya know.. without the stabbing after the happy ending. Again, just saying.
Now this didn't shy away from the drama and I'm still super suspicious of certain people. I'm not a fan of certain kidnappings right now so I have no idea what the next book will give me. I'm just hoping that Demi doesn't get betrayed by certain people but I'm also super excited for the bond between her and Matteo, Grayson, and Colt to get stronger.
So in other words - I'm diving into the next book now!
Other than that, the vampire guys are not a fan of her leaving him. So I was very excited when they were all reunited. Mostly because I just want them to get closer and give me those sexy scenes I've been demanding. Ya know.. without the stabbing after the happy ending. Again, just saying.
Now this didn't shy away from the drama and I'm still super suspicious of certain people. I'm not a fan of certain kidnappings right now so I have no idea what the next book will give me. I'm just hoping that Demi doesn't get betrayed by certain people but I'm also super excited for the bond between her and Matteo, Grayson, and Colt to get stronger.
So in other words - I'm diving into the next book now!
riahlynn66's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book. She is such a bad@$$. Yes the romance was a little rocky after what she did but the steam is still there!
bookliac's review against another edition
2.0
I am a little bit torn. I like the world building, the overall story is interesting.
But.. some things just don't make any sense.
Demi is so powerful that she killed Mateo within seconds. But when her hunter friends join, one trained and with his full powers.. Demi is scared the vampires would kill him? Why aren't the vampires scared he will just kill everyone? And no one could stop him, since he bested Demi easily.
I really don't like it when characters become too powerful. And Demi doesn't seem to have a weakness. Besides her personality. And she doesn't seem to have any issues wielding this power.
Half the book felt like I read the exact same in book 1. The cliffhanger isn't good enough for me to start book 3.
Only refreshing thing is that she just agreed to the blood bound. Normally stories like this are a huge struggle for the MC and basically the whole plot of a book. Not here, she's just ok with it.
The smut is ok, but feels repetitive. As if the guys only have one move.
But.. some things just don't make any sense.
Demi is so powerful that she killed Mateo within seconds. But when her hunter friends join, one trained and with his full powers.. Demi is scared the vampires would kill him? Why aren't the vampires scared he will just kill everyone? And no one could stop him, since he bested Demi easily.
I really don't like it when characters become too powerful. And Demi doesn't seem to have a weakness. Besides her personality. And she doesn't seem to have any issues wielding this power.
Half the book felt like I read the exact same in book 1. The cliffhanger isn't good enough for me to start book 3.
Only refreshing thing is that she just agreed to the blood bound. Normally stories like this are a huge struggle for the MC and basically the whole plot of a book. Not here, she's just ok with it.
The smut is ok, but feels repetitive. As if the guys only have one move.
jwalls413's review
4.0
Great second book!
This was an amazing second book! I love Demi’s character development. She really is stabby is the best way. We get a little more information on the guys, but I am a sucker for deeper character development over action. This book takes the story further, answers questions, and creates a wonderful new mystery. Very excited for the third!
This was an amazing second book! I love Demi’s character development. She really is stabby is the best way. We get a little more information on the guys, but I am a sucker for deeper character development over action. This book takes the story further, answers questions, and creates a wonderful new mystery. Very excited for the third!
erinflores15's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
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? Yes
4.75
bunnerz's review
4.0
The cliffhanger ending really sucked, but I enjoyed the pacing and relationship development between the harem!
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Ratings - completed series:
#1 Blood Owed: ★★★★☆
#2 Blood Taken (this book): ★★★★☆
#3 Blood Bound: ★★★☆☆
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Ratings - completed series:
#1 Blood Owed: ★★★★☆
#2 Blood Taken (this book): ★★★★☆
#3 Blood Bound: ★★★☆☆
kay_haus's review
5.0
This series just keeps getting better
Book 2 amps it up! Demi is sassier and coming into her own. She's dominating these men & letting them dominate her
Book 2 amps it up! Demi is sassier and coming into her own. She's dominating these men & letting them dominate her
book_lover_97's review
5.0
This is a phenomenal continuation of the Blood Mafia series. Intrigue, romance, suspense, danger, action and emotion all feed into this rollercoaster of a story. This picks up right where Blood Owed left off, including the pacing. This is a fantastic one sitting read and I cannot wait for the next book!