Blood Bonds

I’m trying to think of one word that sums up how much I love this book but I’m having difficulty just choosing one. I mean I could go with brilliant, fantastic, or spectacular but they just feel lacklustre. Maybe by the end of this review I’ll have found the right word.

I’ve got to say, I have read this authors previous books and I can quite happily sit here and tell you that she is one of my very favourite PNR authors. Her world building is second to none in my opinion. She has this way of creating a scene and you feel as though you could easily step onto the page and get lost in the story.

Blood Bonds is one such book.

Caro and Sethios. What a couple. They very much reminded me of another couple in a different series but by this same author. Caro and Sethios basically start out as enemies and it’s very much an enemies to lovers battle. Very enjoyable and pleasing to watch unfold. I mean we do love a good fight.

There are emotions galore though and it is definitely NOT for the faint of heart, NOT for the weak souls and most definitely NOT for those who just want a happy ever after and as with all the Immortal Curse series books, it does end on a rolling plot line. Don’t get me wrong, their story is somewhat told but more is evidently yet to come.

And come forth and prosper I say.

This book held me captive. I faced a tumult of emotions, not least of all shock and once you yourself read it, you’ll understand exactly where I am coming from. It’s quite sadistic in a way but the beauty of a truly efficient author is to capture her readers, pull them into the belly of their creation and leave you floating until they decide to pull you back in. Genius really.

I think I finally found the right word after all.

Phenomenal!

I've been hooked on the Immortal Curse world since I first read Blood Laws and so when I saw the author had released her latest, Blood Bonds, I couldn't One Click fast enough.

I've loved each and every one, but this book....this book....oh my. It's AMAZING. There are so many secrets revealed that I spent a good proportion of the time with my mouth hanging open. There were a lot of "No!" exclamations as the easter eggs dropped in previous books were gradually revealed.

Every single installment in this series shows immense growth from the author, but she's really surpassed herself this time. I loved Caro and Sethios, two beings who start the book on opposite sides but as truths are discovered and secrets blown, end up much closer than either of them intended. The story drew me in from the very first page and didn't let go until the last one. It's fast, it's furious, it's flipping fantastic!

For anyone new to the series, it is critical to read Books 1-4. This is most definitely not a standalone. But it is utter genius. I really cannot recommend highly enough.

But lots of spoilers. Brace yourself for the next instalment in this amazing series