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A review by mlcutter
Blood of the Earth by Faith Hunter
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Nell Ingram was raised in a polygamist cult in the backwoods of Tennessee. She married very young to escape being married off to one of the older men, but is now a "widder-woman" living on land that borders her former church's land. After she helps Jane Yellowrock find a missing vampire, she is recruited by PsyLED to help with another case. PsyLED believes a terrorist organization is in cahoots with those still in the cult.
Throughout the story, Nell discovers more about her magic and powers that tie her to the land of Soulwood. Nell is a wonderfully complex character, revealing her former life little by little and discovering herself along the way. She is evolving as a person.
I also wasn't a fan of Rick LaFleur in the Jane series. I wasn't unhappy when he ran off and left Jane. But he is a much more sympathetic character in these books. We see more of his struggles and strengths.
Throughout the story, Nell discovers more about her magic and powers that tie her to the land of Soulwood. Nell is a wonderfully complex character, revealing her former life little by little and discovering herself along the way. She is evolving as a person.
I also wasn't a fan of Rick LaFleur in the Jane series. I wasn't unhappy when he ran off and left Jane. But he is a much more sympathetic character in these books. We see more of his struggles and strengths.