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A review by bubblewombat
Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
“No other Merlin can protect you like I can, because no other Merlin feels about you the way I do. I want you to live, because I want you to be happy. Not because of a spell, but because so very many things would break and go dark if you weren’t in the world. Myself included.”
I can't believe Sel delivered the most romantic line in the whole series (so far). Sel, whom I've disliked since book one. I'm??? I guess I don't dislike him quite as much in this book, I've warmed up to him a bit after that quote (and a few others later on), but he's still not my favourite person.
Nick meanwhile, was away basically the whole book, which helped Sel's relationship with Bree a whole ton. Now, it's not that I particularly missed Nick, I barely noticed he was gone, to be honest, I just feel like he should've had a bigger presence.
By the way, I still think Bree should ditch them both and end the series alone, but that's just my opinion. Neither of them are good enough for her!!
Anyway, what I did like was the pacing, the plot, Bree learning more about her powers, the world and mythology being expanded, some of the new characters we met (Valec), and old ones we've gotten to know better (William, Alice).
A lot happened in Bloodmarked, and I feel like poor Bree has lived like four lives during the course of it. She can never catch a break, there's always someone out to get her. We see her develop through all of that, and I'm very proud of her for choosing to forge her own path.
HOWEVER, I absolutely hated the ending. I can understand why sheburned away her ancestors' streams, rejected her scion title and decided to go with Erebus , but that doesn't mean I have to like it.
I don't thinkgetting rid of her ancestors was a wise choice in particular, because she needs their guidance, even if she can't see it at the moment. There could've been a balance between what they wanted and what she wanted, she just had to find it.
And I'm sure there was a way she could've stillkept the title while getting her body back , but a lot of that is me being bitter and upset about Arthur being a terrible person , so take that with a grain of salt.
I do wonder though, what will happen next because of that specific choice, if there's no moreArthur inside of her , then what happens? What was the point of all of this? Hopefully it makes more sense in Oathbound.
Oh andErebus , did not see that coming. I was assuming it was going to be a completely different character who we haven't met yet.
Speaking of, Bree's choice togo with him was very emotional/grief stricken teenager of her, so I can't be too mad about it. Like, that really is how a teen would behave. Tracy Deonn generally has teenage behavior down to a T which makes this series feel so authentic.
BEFORE I FORGET,ALICE!!!! , that was a choice that was made which I don't agree with whatsoever. Why her of all people? I'm sad. I know that everything will probably be okay, but still.
Also, I didn't reread Legendborn before this (read it in 2020), so I would like to say that Deonn can write a story that sticks in your mind for years without effort. I did need a bit to remember who all the side characters were, but I could recall most of the story. I won't be jumping into book three yet though, I need to let this one marinate a bit.
I can't believe Sel delivered the most romantic line in the whole series (so far). Sel, whom I've disliked since book one. I'm??? I guess I don't dislike him quite as much in this book, I've warmed up to him a bit after that quote (and a few others later on), but he's still not my favourite person.
Nick meanwhile, was away basically the whole book, which helped Sel's relationship with Bree a whole ton. Now, it's not that I particularly missed Nick, I barely noticed he was gone, to be honest, I just feel like he should've had a bigger presence.
By the way, I still think Bree should ditch them both and end the series alone, but that's just my opinion. Neither of them are good enough for her!!
Anyway, what I did like was the pacing, the plot, Bree learning more about her powers, the world and mythology being expanded, some of the new characters we met (Valec), and old ones we've gotten to know better (William, Alice).
A lot happened in Bloodmarked, and I feel like poor Bree has lived like four lives during the course of it. She can never catch a break, there's always someone out to get her. We see her develop through all of that, and I'm very proud of her for choosing to forge her own path.
HOWEVER, I absolutely hated the ending. I can understand why she
I don't think
And I'm sure there was a way she could've still
I do wonder though, what will happen next because of that specific choice, if there's no more
Oh and
Speaking of, Bree's choice to
BEFORE I FORGET,
Also, I didn't reread Legendborn before this (read it in 2020), so I would like to say that Deonn can write a story that sticks in your mind for years without effort. I did need a bit to remember who all the side characters were, but I could recall most of the story. I won't be jumping into book three yet though, I need to let this one marinate a bit.