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hazellie's review against another edition
2.0
Well, I was hoping that the story would redeem itself, but nope, it only got worse. I wanted more character development; maybe Malek would redeem himself, maybe Raif would become a stronger leader and a worthy love interest, but nope.
Obviously, Malek was already at a disadvantage previously being an abusive slave owner, but I still had hope for him. Unfortunately, the moment it was revealed that he killed his own brother and turned his sil and nephew into a widow and an orphan, in order to become immortal, he become completely and utterly irredeemable. Which of course, made the author's decision to kill him off understandable. However, that's where I got mad because... how convenient.
And Raif... I really, really, dislike him very much. So this "leader" of the revolution chooses to stay with Nalia even if it jeopardizes thousands of lives, but the moment Nalia revealed a mistake she made years ago, suddenly he leaves her when she needs him most? Nice, Raif, real nice. And she still chooses to be with Raif?
Look, again, I'm not advocating for Nalia to choose Malek, what with his whole irredeemable arc, but she can very well be her own person without needing to be with that useless sob Raif.
Fine, let's move on to the last book, maaaayybe it gets better.
Obviously, Malek was already at a disadvantage previously being an abusive slave owner, but I still had hope for him. Unfortunately, the moment it was revealed that he killed his own brother and turned his sil and nephew into a widow and an orphan, in order to become immortal, he become completely and utterly irredeemable. Which of course, made the author's decision to kill him off understandable. However, that's where I got mad because... how convenient.
And Raif... I really, really, dislike him very much. So this "leader" of the revolution chooses to stay with Nalia even if it jeopardizes thousands of lives, but the moment Nalia revealed a mistake she made years ago, suddenly he leaves her when she needs him most? Nice, Raif, real nice. And she still chooses to be with Raif?
Look, again, I'm not advocating for Nalia to choose Malek, what with his whole irredeemable arc, but she can very well be her own person without needing to be with that useless sob Raif.
Fine, let's move on to the last book, maaaayybe it gets better.
bookfever's review against another edition
2.0
I'm pretty sad to say that Blood Passage was a bit of a disappointment to me. I've been almost waiting two years to read this sequel to Exquisite Captive but I was really frustrated through most of the book, which made me not like it much.
I struggled with rating this book two or three stars. I ended up rating it two because for the bigger part of the book I was really annoyed by the characters and how the story went. I don't know if it's just me or maybe because it's been almost two years since I the first book but I had expected more considering how big a fan of Exquisite Captive I was.
My main problem lay with the characters. Especially Nalia, Raif and Malek. The love triangle was so annoying, but more than that they all bored me to death. Even Malek!
I actually liked most of the story in general but the characters ruined it for me with their whining and bitching about each other. Nalia and Raif loving each other but then finding out Nalia killed Raif's best friend which causes problems for only a few pages and then there was Malek loving Nalia although she doesn't want anything to do with him but yet feeling that dark pull towards him. UGH!
I did like the writing, though. Heather Demetrios is a great writing, in my opinion. There was loads of action, and I did love a good few of them. But in the end it wasn't enough for me. The one character I actually like was Raif's sister Zanari. She was actually interesting to read about and I also liked her love interest. I do hope they will find a way to be together somehow.
Overall, Blood Passage was a disappointing sequel. I really had expected to love this book but there were just too many things that annoyed me, especially the romance. Too much love drama that wasn't entirely needed that made the characters sound weaker than they were. I do want to read the next book because of course I want to find out how it all will end. I hope it will be a lot better than this one was.
I struggled with rating this book two or three stars. I ended up rating it two because for the bigger part of the book I was really annoyed by the characters and how the story went. I don't know if it's just me or maybe because it's been almost two years since I the first book but I had expected more considering how big a fan of Exquisite Captive I was.
My main problem lay with the characters. Especially Nalia, Raif and Malek. The love triangle was so annoying, but more than that they all bored me to death. Even Malek!
I actually liked most of the story in general but the characters ruined it for me with their whining and bitching about each other. Nalia and Raif loving each other but then finding out Nalia killed Raif's best friend which causes problems for only a few pages and then there was Malek loving Nalia although she doesn't want anything to do with him but yet feeling that dark pull towards him. UGH!
I did like the writing, though. Heather Demetrios is a great writing, in my opinion. There was loads of action, and I did love a good few of them. But in the end it wasn't enough for me. The one character I actually like was Raif's sister Zanari. She was actually interesting to read about and I also liked her love interest. I do hope they will find a way to be together somehow.
Overall, Blood Passage was a disappointing sequel. I really had expected to love this book but there were just too many things that annoyed me, especially the romance. Too much love drama that wasn't entirely needed that made the characters sound weaker than they were. I do want to read the next book because of course I want to find out how it all will end. I hope it will be a lot better than this one was.
tarheeltiff's review against another edition
4.0
Another great read from Heather Demetrios. This one had a ton of action, and maybe a few too many climaxes. But it was an engrossing read and I ship Nalia and Raif crazy hard. It was a bit over the top in sweeping declarations and life or death situations on every other page, but I enjoyed it and look forward to the next.
thereadingraccoon's review against another edition
3.0
It was good. I'm just not sure if there is enough here to interest me in a 3rd book.
kairene's review
4.0
This series is really interesting, I loved this journey even though it was a tiny bit formulaic
tween2teenbookreviews's review
5.0
All the squeals!!!!!! This book was amazing! I really dove into it, and I love the world. I'm already dying for the final book!
britsreadinglife's review
4.0
I love the world and characters of this series. It's pretty much all-encompassing.
Admittedly, half the time I'm lost but it never detours me. I know what's essentially going on. And I love the how diverse and inclusive the story and characters are.
Admittedly, half the time I'm lost but it never detours me. I know what's essentially going on. And I love the how diverse and inclusive the story and characters are.
bookdragon's review
2.0
Eh. I enjoyed the first book in this series a lot more than I expected too, but this one was just so much less enjoyable. The plot felt rushed and busy, and the weird pacing meant there wasn't enough emotional payoff where there should have been. I still generally liked Raif and Nalia together, but much of the chemistry from the first book was missing. And yeah, I still hate Malik. He's supposed to be the "bad boy" but he still comes across as an overbearing abuser who keeps forcing himself on Nalia when she repeatedly proves she doesn't want him. I will probably finish this trilogy, but I'm not as excited anymore.