janif49's review against another edition
3.0
The final book in the series. It tied everything up surprisingly and nicely.. I didn't like it as much as the other 3 in the series but the end made it worth it!
nicolelin23's review against another edition
5.0
I read the Blood Ties books at the end of 2009. These books are really great. They are a little bloody, but the underline story is amazing. The major themes include doubt, lost, love, and redemption. Ok, I would read the Blood ties books for two reason one because you like paranormal fiction, and the book will total make you think about the world and life in a deeper way. A must read.
crystalballer83's review against another edition
5.0
LOVED it!!!!!!! Best book in the series by far!!! Kudos to the author for such a wonderful series!
willowisp79's review against another edition
3.0
So. The end of the series.
omg. so much going on......yet the big battle takes 10 mins of reading - if that.
πππππSPOILER ALERT π π π π
I have to say anti climatic......
it would have been sooooo much better if they could STOP BRINGING PEOPLE BACK TO LIFE!!!! It kinda takes the whole dying thing shock out of the equation.
First Cyrus died. Resurrected as human. Turned vamp by Carrie. Killed. Resurrected. Turned vamp.
Then it was Ziggy turn to come back from the dead. I have to admit that one surprised me and I'm glad he did.
Carrie turns out to be a soul eater. Sigh. So as she kills the original Soul Eater, Nathan who couldn't fight kills her by stabbing her heart that Cyrus removed earlier in the series....then kills himself.
And surprise.....he and Carrie get brought back to life as humans to live HEA.
Ziggy is in a relationship with newcomer Bill and it's actually a sweet relationship and he does deserve happiness after the crap he went thru.
Meanwhile Max - now a lupin - a vampire/werewolf hybrid leaves the comfort of his vamp friends to be with Bella and her pack.
Not 100% sure what happened with Cyrus. As far as we know he's still a vamp.....
Like I said ....pretty anti climatic. ...if it didn't keep bringing them back to life it may have held more water but that small fact hovered over every death and when it does happen after the first couple of times you mentally sigh and go "really? Again?"
The last few pages are pretty much telling us to enjoy the small things in life. You never know what's round the corner etc which is a lovely sentiment but.....
I feel unfulfilled...? I think that might ve the term.
There were times through the series I really pushed myself to keep reading and when you feel like that at the end...it's a little disappointing.
Sorry Ms Armintrout -your writing skills are great, and you describe situations, characters, items etc exceptionally well which helps with the imagination. I just wish the ending and the whole resurrection thing wasn't over played.
omg. so much going on......yet the big battle takes 10 mins of reading - if that.
πππππSPOILER ALERT π π π π
I have to say anti climatic......
it would have been sooooo much better if they could STOP BRINGING PEOPLE BACK TO LIFE!!!! It kinda takes the whole dying thing shock out of the equation.
First Cyrus died. Resurrected as human. Turned vamp by Carrie. Killed. Resurrected. Turned vamp.
Then it was Ziggy turn to come back from the dead. I have to admit that one surprised me and I'm glad he did.
Carrie turns out to be a soul eater. Sigh. So as she kills the original Soul Eater, Nathan who couldn't fight kills her by stabbing her heart that Cyrus removed earlier in the series....then kills himself.
And surprise.....he and Carrie get brought back to life as humans to live HEA.
Ziggy is in a relationship with newcomer Bill and it's actually a sweet relationship and he does deserve happiness after the crap he went thru.
Meanwhile Max - now a lupin - a vampire/werewolf hybrid leaves the comfort of his vamp friends to be with Bella and her pack.
Not 100% sure what happened with Cyrus. As far as we know he's still a vamp.....
Like I said ....pretty anti climatic. ...if it didn't keep bringing them back to life it may have held more water but that small fact hovered over every death and when it does happen after the first couple of times you mentally sigh and go "really? Again?"
The last few pages are pretty much telling us to enjoy the small things in life. You never know what's round the corner etc which is a lovely sentiment but.....
I feel unfulfilled...? I think that might ve the term.
There were times through the series I really pushed myself to keep reading and when you feel like that at the end...it's a little disappointing.
Sorry Ms Armintrout -your writing skills are great, and you describe situations, characters, items etc exceptionally well which helps with the imagination. I just wish the ending and the whole resurrection thing wasn't over played.
cluelessleigh's review against another edition
3.0
More of a 3.5 really, though even that feels a little harsh. I enjoyed this book and I really enjoyed the series as a whole - though I do think it had been too long since I read the earlier books. Jennifer Armintrout is underrated in the paranormal romance genre. This series was orginal and brave and far better than a lot of the more succesful series.
t_white51's review
5.0
Hea
Nathan and Carrie finally free to truly live and love. Can't help wishing Cyrus could have found happiness and love too. I've been pulling for Cyrus the last three books. Excellent series!
Nathan and Carrie finally free to truly live and love. Can't help wishing Cyrus could have found happiness and love too. I've been pulling for Cyrus the last three books. Excellent series!
pacey1927's review against another edition
4.0
Carrie and crew are ready for their final showdown with the Soul Eater. Many people don't escape unharmed and their is carnage and twists aplenty. This story finds a way to wrap up all the loose 'blood' ties and I was completely satisfied with the conclusion. I have wavered with these books and found them to be quite uneven. This book made it worth the entire struggle (sometimes) and joy (sometimes) to get here. Carrie finally gets her head on straight and sees herself and others as they are and how they need to be. She sees what is truly important to her and has to make some tough decisions. The other characters we have seen throughout the series play out their stories to a mostly concrete ending as well. Armintrout really gave her characters a chance to stand out and many of her side characters are more exciting and dear to readers (at least to me) than Carrie, Nathan, or even Cyrus. The action really builds and its interesting to see how they prepare for battle physically and emotionally. Its also almost funny at times to see Carrie's powers grow. This is the book that could have blown the whole series for me, but instead, its the book that will ensure that I will not hesitate to recommend it to others.
suzrae73's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyed the last installment in the story of Carrie and Nathan. I have to say I'm glad it's over and I'm glad how it all ended......