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ithlilian's review against another edition
5.0
I love these characters! I'm a little surprised that I liked this book since I usually don't like books where the girl cheats on their man and the man comes back to them, isn't that mad, and loves them anyway. I found it a tad unbelievable that Nathan was so simpering and friendly in this book, it's a major character change. But, that said, I supposed he is getting over murdering his wife, and he's trying hard to be normal. None of those things turned me off to this book. I ate it up! I really look forward to the next in the series, each book opens up new and intriguing plot lines that I can't wait to read. If you liked the previous books in the series you will like this!
shewriteswithknives's review against another edition
2.0
Carrie's character seemed to take a couple of steps back in this book. I expected her to grow stronger, maybe even more cold but I found her to be more whiny and weak. Unfortunately,this was the book that made the series start to take a nose dive (for me.) I really enjoyed the first two books but I found myself disappointed when I closed this.
patchworkbunny's review against another edition
3.0
I think this falls into the trap of so many urban fantasy series and starts to have a bit too much going on. Carrie spends most the book to-ing and fro-ing between her feelings about the men and Nathan seems to be permanently pissed off. Saying that, the ending surprised me and I have ordered book four to see what happens.
mirrorchaser's review against another edition
2.0
DNF @ 38%
After loving the first and tolerating the second, I've officially dropped the Blood Ties series. In addition to the book being surprisingly slow and there being no continuation of built arcs, there were perspective shifts that would happen with ZERO notice or even a new line. It would just be one sentence in one perspective and the next sentence in the next sentence. Ultimately, I couldn't get past these issues and was forced to put it down for good.
After loving the first and tolerating the second, I've officially dropped the Blood Ties series. In addition to the book being surprisingly slow and there being no continuation of built arcs, there were perspective shifts that would happen with ZERO notice or even a new line. It would just be one sentence in one perspective and the next sentence in the next sentence. Ultimately, I couldn't get past these issues and was forced to put it down for good.
romantasylife's review against another edition
5.0
“It was the damnedest thing, life. Once you decide exactly how things are going to go, something or someone comes along and messes it all up.”
Another five stars to a book in the Blood Ties series! I can already tell you that all of these books are gonna get five stars. There’s only one left. Enter sad face here. Luckily, I can reread them as many times as I want.
I’m not going to go into much detail about this book because I don’t want to give any spoilers as this is the third book in this series. Just know, this book is action packed!
The only gripe I have about this book is that the sexy-time was almost nonexistent. That’s okay! The fights totally made up for it.
I can see how some people really hate Carrie. She was really pushing my nerves in this book. I’m not going to let that hinder my opinion though. The story of this book is just so freaking fun.
As a reminder, this series is dark! Please go into this series with caution if you need trigger warnings.
5/5 stars
Another five stars to a book in the Blood Ties series! I can already tell you that all of these books are gonna get five stars. There’s only one left. Enter sad face here. Luckily, I can reread them as many times as I want.
I’m not going to go into much detail about this book because I don’t want to give any spoilers as this is the third book in this series. Just know, this book is action packed!
The only gripe I have about this book is that the sexy-time was almost nonexistent. That’s okay! The fights totally made up for it.
I can see how some people really hate Carrie. She was really pushing my nerves in this book. I’m not going to let that hinder my opinion though. The story of this book is just so freaking fun.
As a reminder, this series is dark! Please go into this series with caution if you need trigger warnings.
5/5 stars
willowisp79's review against another edition
4.0
I finally reach a book in the series I haven't read!
And WOW! There is a heck of a lot going on....I wonder if maybe too much....? I don't know.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 SPOILER ALERT 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
The whole Nathan/Carrie on/off again I'd still going on and in this book....it's the first time I want to slap her for her stupid choices. As we saw in the last book Cyrus is back and Carrie IS drawn to him. Something happens that intensifies that 100 fold and you're just yelling at her not to be so stupid but she goes ahead and does it anyway.....
The Oracle is loose and another game player in the whole Soul Eater becoming a God but not sure why.
What we do know is she's capable of possession as she does thru Bella on numerous times.
They split up. max and Bella heading in the direction of the Oracle and Nathan and Carrie on the way back home to try to get some sort of footing on the soul eater.
More developments with Max and bellas personal relationship which I was really pleased to see and with a title like this in the back of your mind you're always wondering exactly WHO is going to be the ashes....
We are alerted to a weapon that can tip the scales for whichever side had it.
Just as Max and Bella decide to turn around after another possession they're run off the road. So many double crossing agents - and they were 'rescued' by the receptionist at the movement so believed she was on their side.....alas no. She was working for the Oracle, and was actually taking them out of possibly one of the safest places they could be.
Now.....they are held hostage with a blast from the past that really I did not see coming.
I have to say...I really hope these two make it through to the end. They've been a great couple of characters and to watch them fight the feelings to where they're getting to has been so great......
Nathan and Carrie are as always still in limbo. After grasping an invisibility spell she infiltrates the mansion where the Soul Eater and his followers, including Dahlia, are residing. All seems well until he tells her to stay.....busted.
Things go so far downhill for them there it's hard to stay upbeat.
Carrie suffers a loss that she's never felt before and I'm wondering if the whole point of that character was purely to show the huge gap in her character where she's desperate to be wanted, needed and loved - stemming right back from when she lost her parents.
But seeing as the next book is the last I'm guessing everything is wrapped up.
So I guess let's get this one wrapped up!
And WOW! There is a heck of a lot going on....I wonder if maybe too much....? I don't know.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 SPOILER ALERT 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
The whole Nathan/Carrie on/off again I'd still going on and in this book....it's the first time I want to slap her for her stupid choices. As we saw in the last book Cyrus is back and Carrie IS drawn to him. Something happens that intensifies that 100 fold and you're just yelling at her not to be so stupid but she goes ahead and does it anyway.....
The Oracle is loose and another game player in the whole Soul Eater becoming a God but not sure why.
What we do know is she's capable of possession as she does thru Bella on numerous times.
They split up. max and Bella heading in the direction of the Oracle and Nathan and Carrie on the way back home to try to get some sort of footing on the soul eater.
More developments with Max and bellas personal relationship which I was really pleased to see and with a title like this in the back of your mind you're always wondering exactly WHO is going to be the ashes....
We are alerted to a weapon that can tip the scales for whichever side had it.
Just as Max and Bella decide to turn around after another possession they're run off the road. So many double crossing agents - and they were 'rescued' by the receptionist at the movement so believed she was on their side.....alas no. She was working for the Oracle, and was actually taking them out of possibly one of the safest places they could be.
Now.....they are held hostage with a blast from the past that really I did not see coming.
I have to say...I really hope these two make it through to the end. They've been a great couple of characters and to watch them fight the feelings to where they're getting to has been so great......
Nathan and Carrie are as always still in limbo. After grasping an invisibility spell she infiltrates the mansion where the Soul Eater and his followers, including Dahlia, are residing. All seems well until he tells her to stay.....busted.
Things go so far downhill for them there it's hard to stay upbeat.
Carrie suffers a loss that she's never felt before and I'm wondering if the whole point of that character was purely to show the huge gap in her character where she's desperate to be wanted, needed and loved - stemming right back from when she lost her parents.
But seeing as the next book is the last I'm guessing everything is wrapped up.
So I guess let's get this one wrapped up!
t_white51's review against another edition
5.0
Cyrus lives!
I hated Cyrus in the first book but loved him in this one. He deserved a happy ending. Hopefully in a future one he will be brought back from the dead again and find someone to love him. Not sure I like Nathan with Carrie. Hopefully he will redeem himself in the next book.
I hated Cyrus in the first book but loved him in this one. He deserved a happy ending. Hopefully in a future one he will be brought back from the dead again and find someone to love him. Not sure I like Nathan with Carrie. Hopefully he will redeem himself in the next book.
nellpine's review against another edition
1.0
I wanted to claw my own eyes out. I can't believe I even made it halfway through this book. Seriously, what a horrible horrible abomination.
TO CARRIE:
YOU ARE THE WORST.
You spent the whole book RUINING ANY SEMBLANCE OF A PLOT THERE WAS WITH YOUR CHILDISH, RIDICULOUS WHINING. "Oooh, I don't know if I love him, but I'm going to sleep with him and then get mad at you when you get mad at me for sleeping with him."
I didn't get all the way through it. It was awful, just awful, and I read the reviews for the next book and had the ending spoiled. So now I know what stupid things happen and don't have to actually go through it myself. Thanks, guys!
TO CARRIE:
YOU ARE THE WORST.
You spent the whole book RUINING ANY SEMBLANCE OF A PLOT THERE WAS WITH YOUR CHILDISH, RIDICULOUS WHINING. "Oooh, I don't know if I love him, but I'm going to sleep with him and then get mad at you when you get mad at me for sleeping with him."
I didn't get all the way through it. It was awful, just awful, and I read the reviews for the next book and had the ending spoiled. So now I know what stupid things happen and don't have to actually go through it myself. Thanks, guys!
bethestage's review against another edition
5.0
This was by far my favorite of the Blood Ties series so far. The plot was great, the action exciting, the sex yummy, and the plot twists literally made me gasp. I can't wait to see what Armintrout cooks up for Book Four.
emilyhei's review against another edition
3.0
Carrie is back still torn from the rejection she felt with Nathan, but now that he is her sire she has to reach out to him. With the Oracle on the loose and a potential blood bath in the making, Carrie must reunite with former sire Cyrus and Nathan to defeat the Oracle.
It has been a long time since I read the first two so it was a bit more difficult to get attached. My favorite character Cyrus was a bit muted in this one.
It has been a long time since I read the first two so it was a bit more difficult to get attached. My favorite character Cyrus was a bit muted in this one.