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liviiemarie's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A good mix of classic and unique vampires. Scratches the vampire itch nicely.
chllybrd's review
4.0
I gave it 3.5 stars
I love that these books are being released back to back. Book 1 BLOOD RIGHTS was released Oct 1, and Book 3 BAD BLOOD is scheduled to release Dec 1. I would recommend reading BLOOD RIGHTS before you pick up FLESH AND BLOOD so that you don't miss out on some important back story.
FLESH AND BLOOD picks up shortly after the events of BLOOD RIGHTS. Chrysabelle is back at home and trying to get over the loss of her mom. She has a promise to keep to Malkolm and is finally ready to help him. There is a lot that happens and a lot is introduced in FLESH AND BLOOD your mind will be all over the place taking it all in. The storyline is still very interesting and I really like the world that Painter has written (I almost said painted but thought you might laugh at me). All of the main supporting characters are easy to like and follow. I can not stand Tatiana, she is beyond ridiculous and I can not wait until she gets what she deserves. There are quite a bit of different POVs involved in the book and it can get a little disappointing at times as you will really want to see what someone is thinking and it will switch to someone else. My biggest dislike? The love triangle. I mean WHY? What is the point of it? I think it is completely unnecessary. I really like Chrysabelle and Malkolm and they really like each other, there is a ton of lead up to their relationship so why bring in Creek? Now don't get me wrong I do LIKE Creek I just think the whole love triangle 3 way (yes they agree to share Chrysabelle) relationship is silly. Maybe it will get better in BAD BLOOD? I don't know. Didn't care for it though. FLESH AND BLOOD ends on a gigantic cliffhanger so there is no doubt that you must read BAD BLOOD when it comes out.
I love that these books are being released back to back. Book 1 BLOOD RIGHTS was released Oct 1, and Book 3 BAD BLOOD is scheduled to release Dec 1. I would recommend reading BLOOD RIGHTS before you pick up FLESH AND BLOOD so that you don't miss out on some important back story.
FLESH AND BLOOD picks up shortly after the events of BLOOD RIGHTS. Chrysabelle is back at home and trying to get over the loss of her mom. She has a promise to keep to Malkolm and is finally ready to help him. There is a lot that happens and a lot is introduced in FLESH AND BLOOD your mind will be all over the place taking it all in. The storyline is still very interesting and I really like the world that Painter has written (I almost said painted but thought you might laugh at me). All of the main supporting characters are easy to like and follow. I can not stand Tatiana, she is beyond ridiculous and I can not wait until she gets what she deserves. There are quite a bit of different POVs involved in the book and it can get a little disappointing at times as you will really want to see what someone is thinking and it will switch to someone else. My biggest dislike? The love triangle. I mean WHY? What is the point of it? I think it is completely unnecessary. I really like Chrysabelle and Malkolm and they really like each other, there is a ton of lead up to their relationship so why bring in Creek? Now don't get me wrong I do LIKE Creek I just think the whole love triangle 3 way (yes they agree to share Chrysabelle) relationship is silly. Maybe it will get better in BAD BLOOD? I don't know. Didn't care for it though. FLESH AND BLOOD ends on a gigantic cliffhanger so there is no doubt that you must read BAD BLOOD when it comes out.
ezichinny's review
3.0
3.5 stars !
Sophomore jinx because this one was a letdown...Not enjoying the love triangle and I don't understand why all these people can't talk.
Chrysabelle was enjoyable in book 1, but she is becoming annoying. I guess with the covenant broken, she doesn't know what she wants other than revenge on Tatiana for the death of Maris, her mother. She also wants to fulfill her obligation to Mal, whom she has feeling for. Their sexual tension has past a point of enjoyment to me. It's more of "can you please shag him and get it over with..thanks". I hope book 3 is much better
Sophomore jinx because this one was a letdown...Not enjoying the love triangle and I don't understand why all these people can't talk.
Chrysabelle was enjoyable in book 1, but she is becoming annoying. I guess with the covenant broken, she doesn't know what she wants other than revenge on Tatiana for the death of Maris, her mother. She also wants to fulfill her obligation to Mal, whom she has feeling for. Their sexual tension has past a point of enjoyment to me. It's more of "can you please shag him and get it over with..thanks". I hope book 3 is much better
book_hoarding_dragon's review
1.0
A love triangle? Seriously, I am done with this book.
This book was one disappoint after another.
1.) The love triangle. We are introduced to Creek who is some not quite human vampire slayer (hello Buffy rip off). Of course, Chrysabelle starts lusting for him right away and she just "wants to get to know him". I find love triangles to be an overused trope and I dislike books that uses them.
2.) Mal! What the hell?! There was a complete reversal of his character. What happened to his character from the first book?
3.)Predictable. This whole entire story was highly predictable and I found myself not enjoying it one bit.
This book was one disappoint after another.
1.) The love triangle. We are introduced to Creek who is some not quite human vampire slayer (hello Buffy rip off). Of course, Chrysabelle starts lusting for him right away and she just "wants to get to know him". I find love triangles to be an overused trope and I dislike books that uses them.
2.) Mal! What the hell?! There was a complete reversal of his character. What happened to his character from the first book?
3.)Predictable. This whole entire story was highly predictable and I found myself not enjoying it one bit.
buuboobaby's review
3.0
3 stars
Not as enjoyable as the first book. I hate love triangles, so of course the author had to throw one in here. Once again the villains were one dimensional, and even as they are killed off one by one, I am looking forward to seeing the end of Tatiana. She as zero redeeming qualities, which makes for one boring bad guy (or bad girl, in this case). These are quick reads, so I will more than likely read at least the next installment.
Not as enjoyable as the first book. I hate love triangles, so of course the author had to throw one in here. Once again the villains were one dimensional, and even as they are killed off one by one, I am looking forward to seeing the end of Tatiana. She as zero redeeming qualities, which makes for one boring bad guy (or bad girl, in this case). These are quick reads, so I will more than likely read at least the next installment.
prettydemonboy's review
3.0
I really enjoyed the first book but this one felt like a filler. The main plot didn't really get any closer to being resolved and there was little to no growth in Chrysabelle and Mal's relationship in my opinion. I wanted more to happen is all, but it was still a decent read and I plan to move on to Bad Blood when I get a hold of a copy.
slc333's review
3.0
While I enjoyed this one I was not thrilled with the introduction of Creek as a love interest for Chrysabelle. As a standalone character he is fine but love triangles have been done to death and although this one seems to be heading more into menage territory it just didn't work for me. Chrysabelle & Malcolm have actually spent time together and been through the events of book 1 together, making the development of their relationship more real. Creek pops up told to watch Chrys, saves her then suddenly they have this deep mutual attraction where he is so into her he is happy to share her?? Hopefully I am wrong and he is just there to give Malcolm someone to be jealous of.
littleread1's review
4.0
I don't know if I mentioned this before but I LOVE these covers. Just had to say that. They are the reason I picked the books up to begin with. Sorry, just had to mention that. :-)
Flesh and Blood picks up not long - a couple weeks - after the end of Blood Rights. These poor characters cannot catch a break! Things did not end well for them at the end of the first book, and they are not dealing well now. Chrysabelle and Mal should support each other but instead they are ignoring one another.
And then we meet Creek. While I don't usually like the "second guy" - in my opinion in books the first guy introduced is the right guy - I like Creek. I still don't think he is right for Chrysabelle but I would not be upset with them being a thing; IF Mal found a way to be happy too. I have a feeling Ms. Painter is going to continue to put us all - readers and characters alike - through the ringer.
Tatiana as per usual is a hateful nasty beastly creature. Honestly nothing she does surprises me anymore. She is a fabulous villain, and I really cannot hate her more. I am afraid to say that, because now I am worried she will do something horrible.
All in all, Flesh and Blood is a great continuation of the House of Comarré series and I very much look forward to continuing on.
Flesh and Blood picks up not long - a couple weeks - after the end of Blood Rights. These poor characters cannot catch a break! Things did not end well for them at the end of the first book, and they are not dealing well now. Chrysabelle and Mal should support each other but instead they are ignoring one another.
And then we meet Creek. While I don't usually like the "second guy" - in my opinion in books the first guy introduced is the right guy - I like Creek. I still don't think he is right for Chrysabelle but I would not be upset with them being a thing; IF Mal found a way to be happy too. I have a feeling Ms. Painter is going to continue to put us all - readers and characters alike - through the ringer.
Tatiana as per usual is a hateful nasty beastly creature. Honestly nothing she does surprises me anymore. She is a fabulous villain, and I really cannot hate her more. I am afraid to say that, because now I am worried she will do something horrible.
All in all, Flesh and Blood is a great continuation of the House of Comarré series and I very much look forward to continuing on.
lpcoolgirl's review
5.0
Man, this book was so fantastic! A lot happens, and we get to meet Creek, and yeah, that ending was pretty brutal! I can't wait to read more!