midrel's review against another edition
3.0
It was a vampire story. Not the best, not the worst. It was reasonably entertaining, even if some characters felt rather flat. Specially Hermione and Gabriella's champion. I liked Ulrika, though.
I think.
I think.
jgcully's review against another edition
3.0
Bloodborn is actually the book that encouraged me to write my first novel, particularly as the main character is a vampire. I thought the concept was a good one. Nathan long has a lot of experience in this area, and the writing is very well done. You instantly connect with Ulrika and are keen to follow her through her often unwilling adventures.
The story, half mystery half adventure, is very interesting and holds you from beginning to end. However, my two critism's would be that sometimes the narrative feels a bit strung out in parts, not quite flowing as it should. Secondly, whilst the stories epic climax is exciting it's final ending it very disappointing and the follow on story did not correct this disappointment.
But, if you like Vampire's and are into the Warhammer Fantasy background, this is a good story.
The story, half mystery half adventure, is very interesting and holds you from beginning to end. However, my two critism's would be that sometimes the narrative feels a bit strung out in parts, not quite flowing as it should. Secondly, whilst the stories epic climax is exciting it's final ending it very disappointing and the follow on story did not correct this disappointment.
But, if you like Vampire's and are into the Warhammer Fantasy background, this is a good story.
booksbybarthe's review against another edition
5.0
So, normally Warhammer novels are just bloody gorge battle scene after battle scene, which is why I read them. A very serious guilty pleasure of mine, some people like stupid YA romances, I enjoy bloody Warhammer books 🤷‍♀️ HOWEVER THIS BOOK, was beautiful. It had an intriguing plot line and AN AMAZING female cast of characters and I just DIED. It is an amazing vampire novel, it had the gothic horror, badass vampires, adventure, a LOVE INTEREST, and ass-kicking female “sisters”. I just can’t. Ulrika is now a favorite character of mine, no doubt about it.
williamc's review
3.0
With its franchise setting and vampire-heavy cast, the titled-with-a-trilogy-in-mind novel "Bloodborn" could have easily been a mess of overused fantasy tropes, forgettable characters, and stock action sequences set to a telegraphed plot. Instead, author Long produces an admirable fantasy-themed mystery with sympathetic characters who live beyond their roles. The cast follows a trail to its cinematically minded climax, for sure, but it's a finale paired with an ending whose impact few would expect from a genre novel. The emotional conflicts are engaging without being overwrought, and there is more than one character readers will be sad to leave behind. Recommended for fantasy fans who might otherwise feel sheepish for picking this one off the shelf.
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