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The Blood Spell
by C.J. Redwine
4.5/5
My favorite of the series!! The Blood Spell is a Cinderella retelling and I'm definitely adding it to my collection of favorite retellings! Blue de la Cour is an alchemist with a dangerous secret, she has magic in her blood. She mainly uses her magic to aid her in making her alchemical potions which are healing in nature. When her father dies, Blue and her home suddenly become property of an ambitious councilwoman with suspicious motives. The only person who may be able to help her is Crown Prince Kellan, once her childhood friend, now Blue keeps him at an arms length.
I loved getting to know Blue and Kellan in this installment. Blue was an amazing character full of tenacity and kindness. Blue's life goal is to help the homeless kids have safety and security. Her misguided attempt to turn lead to gold leads her into the risky business of being called a witch. The town Balavata lives in fear of witches, no matter how benevolent, after the town was haunted by a blood wraith sixteen years before.
As kids continue to disappear and attacks on the city become more frequent, Blue & Kellan believe they're fighting another blood wraith. They must rely on each other in order to save the Kingdom and prevent any further tragedies. I loved seeing Blue & Kellan form a new friendship and eventually fall for each other. I liked how they wouldn't put up with false pretenses from the other. Kellan has been putting on a mask for his Kingdom since his father's death and only Blue and his sister, Nessa, can see through it. I loved how Kellan comforted Blue through her grief for her father. The shared emotional connection between the two only strengthened their teamwork.
I loved the multiple POVs. Seeing Blue, Kellan and Dinah's thoughts throughout the story made for such a compelling read. I constantly wanted to know what they'd do next, especially for Dinah. Her descent into villainy was amazing and I liked watching her sink further into her darkness. Nessa had a decent role in the story despite being a side character. I loved her strength and her relationship with Blue. Nessa had a quiet strength that not many could see because of her being mute. I loved that she didn't give up and would communicate with sign language.
There was also a small cameo in this book! I loved it! I wish there would be a book about Hansel & Gretel going witch hunting. We never learn much about them, but they are such an intriguing pair that are always popping up!
My favorite of the series!! The Blood Spell is a Cinderella retelling and I'm definitely adding it to my collection of favorite retellings! Blue de la Cour is an alchemist with a dangerous secret, she has magic in her blood. She mainly uses her magic to aid her in making her alchemical potions which are healing in nature. When her father dies, Blue and her home suddenly become property of an ambitious councilwoman with suspicious motives. The only person who may be able to help her is Crown Prince Kellan, once her childhood friend, now Blue keeps him at an arms length.
I loved getting to know Blue and Kellan in this installment. Blue was an amazing character full of tenacity and kindness. Blue's life goal is to help the homeless kids have safety and security. Her misguided attempt to turn lead to gold leads her into the risky business of being called a witch. The town Balavata lives in fear of witches, no matter how benevolent, after the town was haunted by a blood wraith sixteen years before.
As kids continue to disappear and attacks on the city become more frequent, Blue & Kellan believe they're fighting another blood wraith. They must rely on each other in order to save the Kingdom and prevent any further tragedies. I loved seeing Blue & Kellan form a new friendship and eventually fall for each other. I liked how they wouldn't put up with false pretenses from the other. Kellan has been putting on a mask for his Kingdom since his father's death and only Blue and his sister, Nessa, can see through it. I loved how Kellan comforted Blue through her grief for her father. The shared emotional connection between the two only strengthened their teamwork.
I loved the multiple POVs. Seeing Blue, Kellan and Dinah's thoughts throughout the story made for such a compelling read. I constantly wanted to know what they'd do next, especially for Dinah. Her descent into villainy was amazing and I liked watching her sink further into her darkness. Nessa had a decent role in the story despite being a side character. I loved her strength and her relationship with Blue. Nessa had a quiet strength that not many could see because of her being mute. I loved that she didn't give up and would communicate with sign language.
There was also a small cameo in this book! I loved it! I wish there would be a book about Hansel & Gretel going witch hunting. We never learn much about them, but they are such an intriguing pair that are always popping up!