books_by_the_bottle's review against another edition
5.0
I got through this series a park quicker than I would have thought - I couldn’t put these books down. Exciting, mysterious and a little spooky - perfect.
jscarpa14's review
4.0
*** NOTE MY REVIEWS OFTEN CONTAIN SPOILERS ***
Nora Roberts does not disappoint in this opening to one of her newest trilogies. While the setting or story have nothing to do with Celtic roots, it's like being pulled to a tavern in Ireland as you settle into Roberts' familiar cadence and pace reminiscent of a story you'd picture in some cozy Irish tavern. Roberts has a voice distinctively her own and her words are like lyrics or music in the style with which she writes.
I will note however having all three book to this trilogy is advised before ever opening the covers of the first book.
This trilogy drags the reader to a small town in Maryland where a centuries old battle between light and dark still wages every seven years. In 1652 Giles Dent, a source of light, possibly a wizard though his exact title of being is so far unmentioned sent his lover and unborn children away to safety then trapped a demon so deadly none could kill him beneath the Pagan Stone, an alter-like stone deep in the the Hawkins Hollow woods. Before his death in the battle he sacrificed himself, his power to prepare those to come to the war they would someday battle in hopes of finally defeating this evil.
In 1987, three ten year old boys, descendants of Dent and his lover, became blood brothers on a stolen outing at the stone. In the process they released both light and dark onto their tiny little Maryland town and the battle was begun again. Now, for seven days in the seventh month of every seventh year an evil is unleashed on the town that drives its residents to unspeakable acts while the boys are left to try with what gifts they were left by Dent to fight the evil back and protect the innocents the darkness targets.
Now as the third unleashing of evil approaches, three women, unknown descendants of the evil itself have come to fight it back, because this battle will be the last and the winner is as of yet unknown.
This story focuses on the group both coming together, meeting each other and learning to be a team as well as the love story developing between Quinn Black and writer who's there to ferret out the story she's now become a part of and Caleb Hawkins, one of the three to set the story into motion.
Though the ending is slightly disappointing because it feels as though there should be more, another chapter to keep the story into motion, it is not a Roberts novel to be missed. The chilling scenes she creates with vivid clarity are enough to have any reader looking over their shoulder. The way she draws you in to immerse you in history is fascinating in and of itself and of course no one writes romance like Roberts does so that aspect doesn't even bear mentioning, it's a given.
This is why I recommend having all three books before beginning to read this tale as there is more, it's just found in the next book in this exciting trilogy. The Hollow.
Nora Roberts does not disappoint in this opening to one of her newest trilogies. While the setting or story have nothing to do with Celtic roots, it's like being pulled to a tavern in Ireland as you settle into Roberts' familiar cadence and pace reminiscent of a story you'd picture in some cozy Irish tavern. Roberts has a voice distinctively her own and her words are like lyrics or music in the style with which she writes.
I will note however having all three book to this trilogy is advised before ever opening the covers of the first book.
This trilogy drags the reader to a small town in Maryland where a centuries old battle between light and dark still wages every seven years. In 1652 Giles Dent, a source of light, possibly a wizard though his exact title of being is so far unmentioned sent his lover and unborn children away to safety then trapped a demon so deadly none could kill him beneath the Pagan Stone, an alter-like stone deep in the the Hawkins Hollow woods. Before his death in the battle he sacrificed himself, his power to prepare those to come to the war they would someday battle in hopes of finally defeating this evil.
In 1987, three ten year old boys, descendants of Dent and his lover, became blood brothers on a stolen outing at the stone. In the process they released both light and dark onto their tiny little Maryland town and the battle was begun again. Now, for seven days in the seventh month of every seventh year an evil is unleashed on the town that drives its residents to unspeakable acts while the boys are left to try with what gifts they were left by Dent to fight the evil back and protect the innocents the darkness targets.
Now as the third unleashing of evil approaches, three women, unknown descendants of the evil itself have come to fight it back, because this battle will be the last and the winner is as of yet unknown.
This story focuses on the group both coming together, meeting each other and learning to be a team as well as the love story developing between Quinn Black and writer who's there to ferret out the story she's now become a part of and Caleb Hawkins, one of the three to set the story into motion.
Though the ending is slightly disappointing because it feels as though there should be more, another chapter to keep the story into motion, it is not a Roberts novel to be missed. The chilling scenes she creates with vivid clarity are enough to have any reader looking over their shoulder. The way she draws you in to immerse you in history is fascinating in and of itself and of course no one writes romance like Roberts does so that aspect doesn't even bear mentioning, it's a given.
This is why I recommend having all three books before beginning to read this tale as there is more, it's just found in the next book in this exciting trilogy. The Hollow.
wickedwitchofwindenburg's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
luellen1990's review against another edition
5.0
Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts
Title: Blood Brothers
Author: Nora Roberts
First Published: Dec '07
Publisher: Pictkus
Genre: #Fantasy #Supernatural
Pages: 352
Price on Amazon: Paperback £6.99 Kindle: £4.99
ISBN: 9780749938437
It all starts with three best friends, they live in a small village called Hawkins Hollow. The three boys all share a birthday and on their tenth birthday the three of them sneak off into the woods to celebrate, but as the three young boys take a blood brothers oath, their night of celebration soon turns into a nightmare as they unleash a three-hundred-year-old curse upon the town.
Twenty-One years later and the three friends have seen the terrible curse unleash a plague upon their village every seven years since their tenth birthday. When investigative journalist Quinn comes to Hawkins Hollow with her mind set on finding out and investigation the terrible and paranormal occurrences the village witnesses ever seven years. Can the three friends along with the help of three new friends finally end the blood brothers curse?
I read this series in my teens and loved it, it has become one of my go-to series when I want something brilliant and exciting to read. It never gets boring no matter how many times I read it.
I love the story of friendship and love that is constant throughout the book but is constantly developing throughout the story. Each character has their own role and plays their own important part in the story, The characters are wonderfully written.
The storyline is exciting and keeps you gripped throughout. Well written and has an easy to follow flow and a pace that builds you up right from the beginning right to the end.
All in all a fantastic book and I would certainly recommend to anyone looking for their next amazing fantasy read.
Rating - Five out of Five Stars
Would I Read Again? - Yes
Would I Recommend? - Yes
Would I read other books by the same author? - Yes
Reviews for this book can be found on:
Amazon (UK) under Lu's Reviews
Goodreads,
Net Galley (If a NetGalley Book)
My Blogs at http://www.readingbeyondobsession.co.uk/
Links to this review can be found at:
Twitter: @lusreviews
Facebook: @lucyluisbookreviews
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Title: Blood Brothers
Author: Nora Roberts
First Published: Dec '07
Publisher: Pictkus
Genre: #Fantasy #Supernatural
Pages: 352
Price on Amazon: Paperback £6.99 Kindle: £4.99
ISBN: 9780749938437
It all starts with three best friends, they live in a small village called Hawkins Hollow. The three boys all share a birthday and on their tenth birthday the three of them sneak off into the woods to celebrate, but as the three young boys take a blood brothers oath, their night of celebration soon turns into a nightmare as they unleash a three-hundred-year-old curse upon the town.
Twenty-One years later and the three friends have seen the terrible curse unleash a plague upon their village every seven years since their tenth birthday. When investigative journalist Quinn comes to Hawkins Hollow with her mind set on finding out and investigation the terrible and paranormal occurrences the village witnesses ever seven years. Can the three friends along with the help of three new friends finally end the blood brothers curse?
I read this series in my teens and loved it, it has become one of my go-to series when I want something brilliant and exciting to read. It never gets boring no matter how many times I read it.
I love the story of friendship and love that is constant throughout the book but is constantly developing throughout the story. Each character has their own role and plays their own important part in the story, The characters are wonderfully written.
The storyline is exciting and keeps you gripped throughout. Well written and has an easy to follow flow and a pace that builds you up right from the beginning right to the end.
All in all a fantastic book and I would certainly recommend to anyone looking for their next amazing fantasy read.
Rating - Five out of Five Stars
Would I Read Again? - Yes
Would I Recommend? - Yes
Would I read other books by the same author? - Yes
Reviews for this book can be found on:
Amazon (UK) under Lu's Reviews
Goodreads,
Net Galley (If a NetGalley Book)
My Blogs at http://www.readingbeyondobsession.co.uk/
Links to this review can be found at:
Twitter: @lusreviews
Facebook: @lucyluisbookreviews
Instagram: lusreviews
novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
4 STARS
"Every seven years, there comes a week in July when the locals do unspeakable things--and then don't seem to remember them. The collective madness has made itself known beyond the town borders and has given Hawkins Hollow the reputation of a village possessed. This modern-day legend draws reporter and author Quinn Black to Hawkins Hollow with the hope of making the eerie happening the subject of her new book. It is only February, but Caleb Hawkins, descendent of the town founders, has already seen and felt the stirrings of evil. Though he can never forget the beginning of the terror in the woods twenty-one years ago, the signs have never been this strong before. Cal will need the help of his best friends, Fox and Gage, but surprisingly he must rely on Quinn as well. She too, can see the evil that the locals cannot, somehow connecting her to the town--and to Cal. As winter turns to spring, Cal and Quinn will shed their inhibitions, surrendering to a growing desire. They will form the cornerstone of a group of men and women bound by fate, passion, and the fight against what is to come from out of the darkness..." (From Amazon)
I really enjoyed this novel and series. Cal and his two friends are great together and I love how they interact with each other. This is Cal's book so we get more of his perspective and background but it is a perfect balance with the main story arc. I really liked Quinn's personality which I think went well with Cal's and the way she fell into the group naturally seemed quite realistic. I have read this novel twice and will probably do another reread...this time on audio.
read 2008 and 2012
"Every seven years, there comes a week in July when the locals do unspeakable things--and then don't seem to remember them. The collective madness has made itself known beyond the town borders and has given Hawkins Hollow the reputation of a village possessed. This modern-day legend draws reporter and author Quinn Black to Hawkins Hollow with the hope of making the eerie happening the subject of her new book. It is only February, but Caleb Hawkins, descendent of the town founders, has already seen and felt the stirrings of evil. Though he can never forget the beginning of the terror in the woods twenty-one years ago, the signs have never been this strong before. Cal will need the help of his best friends, Fox and Gage, but surprisingly he must rely on Quinn as well. She too, can see the evil that the locals cannot, somehow connecting her to the town--and to Cal. As winter turns to spring, Cal and Quinn will shed their inhibitions, surrendering to a growing desire. They will form the cornerstone of a group of men and women bound by fate, passion, and the fight against what is to come from out of the darkness..." (From Amazon)
I really enjoyed this novel and series. Cal and his two friends are great together and I love how they interact with each other. This is Cal's book so we get more of his perspective and background but it is a perfect balance with the main story arc. I really liked Quinn's personality which I think went well with Cal's and the way she fell into the group naturally seemed quite realistic. I have read this novel twice and will probably do another reread...this time on audio.
read 2008 and 2012
kwahl's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
laurenjodi's review against another edition
4.0
An entertaining read with engaging folklore elements.
Sets the tone for the rest of the trilogy.
Sets the tone for the rest of the trilogy.
jchinzi's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
hoosgracie's review against another edition
4.0
Good start to a trilogy of paranormal romance/suspense novels. Similar to her other paranormal trilogies. The characters and plot are appealing.