peacefulbookwyrm's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
mdlaclair's review against another edition
3.0
overall this was a good read. you don't really know much about the women in this story. Only that she is Molly's mother which made for an interesting twist in the storytelling. I like that the book pick up close to where 2 left off. overall it was a good read.
rclz's review
4.0
I could see where this was going from the beginning but I still enjoyed the ride. Good characters and I good story.
squinderella's review against another edition
4.0
Bas & Myst shared one passion-filled afternoon five years ago, and then she slipped away as if she'd never existed. Bas might have thought the entire encounter was only a dream, except for the baby she left him nine months later. The last four years have kept him lamenting the woman that would give up her own child, then disappear. Imagine his surprise when merely days after his daughter is safely returned from a kidnapping, Myst appears at his door. Begrudgingly, Myst explains her need to constantly move, never staying in one place too long, as well as her need to steer clear of little Molly - for her own safety. Bas becomes determined to get to the bottom of Myst's fated destiny, because just as he felt five years ago, Bas cannot allow Myst to disappear from his life again.
The love Bas felt for Myst right from the beginning was all-consuming for him. He was willing to do anything, go anywhere to make sure Myst could be by his and Molly's side. Myst was willing to do anything at all to be certain that Molly and Bas would be safe. It was very nice to see this little family grow together throughout the book.
The only real downside (and it's not really even a downside) to this book was that I figured out what Myst's weapon was quite early in the story, so there really was no big reveal for me. I found it to be quite obvious, but I'd be interested to see if other readers found it to be as glaring as I did.
A big thank-you to NetGalley for providing this ARC to me in exchange for an honest review. I love to be able to continue series' that I began with NetGalley, so thank-you as well for providing all three of the books in this series so far!
The love Bas felt for Myst right from the beginning was all-consuming for him. He was willing to do anything, go anywhere to make sure Myst could be by his and Molly's side. Myst was willing to do anything at all to be certain that Molly and Bas would be safe. It was very nice to see this little family grow together throughout the book.
The only real downside (and it's not really even a downside) to this book was that I figured out what Myst's weapon was quite early in the story, so there really was no big reveal for me. I found it to be quite obvious, but I'd be interested to see if other readers found it to be as glaring as I did.
A big thank-you to NetGalley for providing this ARC to me in exchange for an honest review. I love to be able to continue series' that I began with NetGalley, so thank-you as well for providing all three of the books in this series so far!
briarsreviews's review against another edition
4.0
Blood Lust by Alexandra Ivy is the perfect mix of action, romance and drama!
Bas and Myst have two of the coolest names I've ever seen in a book, let me say that outright. And now, onto the review!
I've been hoarding Alexandra Ivy books on my shelves for years now, so I was thrilled to finally pick up one of the books hanging around on my shelves. This book was a lovely book to start off with, even if it was third in the series. I had no problem jumping into this story and I fell in love with these mysteriously epic characters! In this book, Myst and Bas have a young girl named Molly (she has such a normal name for her parents having cool ones, just saying...) and she brings them back together. Bas, the assassin, and Myst, the woman who's seen a very important vision, are such a strangely well paired couple. They are hot and bothered and ready to fight.
I loved that this book wasn't purely romance - I've gotten tired of the "this is a fantasy book" but it really is all romance trope that I've been seeing lately. Having this book full of intense drama and action with the romance coming in closer to the end felt REALLY nice. These two characters are definitely made for the romance sphere, but they also have such incredible back stories that it would have been a waste to not explore them. So, kudos to Alexandra Ivy for making this book so different.
My notes on the book are as followed:
1. You can see the ending coming from a mile away, but that's probably just me reading too much and watching too many movies.
2. This book is easy to jump into as a stand alone, but I might have understood a little bit more of the world building if I had read the first two books in the series.
3. The fantasy in this book is REALLY COOL. You can tell a world is being built around this series, so I really hope there's more books to come.
4. I love the relationship between Bas and Myst. They are sassy, sarcastic and yet romantic at all the right times.
5. The story felt "real" - you can believe that Bas and Myst would go save their daughter. All of the plot points didn't feel forced and worked really well within the story as a whole.
6. If I had to pick one negative for me, it would be that the book felt just a little too long. Some scenes could have been cut out and the story would have made just as much sense.
Overall, I really liked this book! It was a great mix of fantasy, action and romance and I'd highly recommend it to someone looking to fill the void in those genres. I wouldn't recommend purely binging it. I liked it much more when I was able to set it down and jump back into the world.
Four out of five stars.
I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
Bas and Myst have two of the coolest names I've ever seen in a book, let me say that outright. And now, onto the review!
I've been hoarding Alexandra Ivy books on my shelves for years now, so I was thrilled to finally pick up one of the books hanging around on my shelves. This book was a lovely book to start off with, even if it was third in the series. I had no problem jumping into this story and I fell in love with these mysteriously epic characters! In this book, Myst and Bas have a young girl named Molly (she has such a normal name for her parents having cool ones, just saying...) and she brings them back together. Bas, the assassin, and Myst, the woman who's seen a very important vision, are such a strangely well paired couple. They are hot and bothered and ready to fight.
I loved that this book wasn't purely romance - I've gotten tired of the "this is a fantasy book" but it really is all romance trope that I've been seeing lately. Having this book full of intense drama and action with the romance coming in closer to the end felt REALLY nice. These two characters are definitely made for the romance sphere, but they also have such incredible back stories that it would have been a waste to not explore them. So, kudos to Alexandra Ivy for making this book so different.
My notes on the book are as followed:
1. You can see the ending coming from a mile away, but that's probably just me reading too much and watching too many movies.
2. This book is easy to jump into as a stand alone, but I might have understood a little bit more of the world building if I had read the first two books in the series.
3. The fantasy in this book is REALLY COOL. You can tell a world is being built around this series, so I really hope there's more books to come.
4. I love the relationship between Bas and Myst. They are sassy, sarcastic and yet romantic at all the right times.
5. The story felt "real" - you can believe that Bas and Myst would go save their daughter. All of the plot points didn't feel forced and worked really well within the story as a whole.
6. If I had to pick one negative for me, it would be that the book felt just a little too long. Some scenes could have been cut out and the story would have made just as much sense.
Overall, I really liked this book! It was a great mix of fantasy, action and romance and I'd highly recommend it to someone looking to fill the void in those genres. I wouldn't recommend purely binging it. I liked it much more when I was able to set it down and jump back into the world.
Four out of five stars.
I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
lpcoolgirl's review against another edition
5.0
Yeah, this book was so great to read! Loved reading about this couple, and wow, have the Brotherhood become a threat! I would love more books in this series!
nikkisbooknook's review against another edition
5.0
Bas has been an assassin for most of his long existence. He's is used to being a target but when unknown forces target his little girl, Molly, well there will not be much left of them when he finds them. After her kidnapping he is on high alert so when his one time fling and Molly's mother reappears from nowhere, he is suspicious at the timing of her return.
Myst never truly wanted to leave her daughter behind but it was not safe to take her with her and she knew Bas would keep her safe. The mental link between mother and daughter surfaced during the kidnap and she just wants to make sure Molly is ok and then she will vanish from her life again, all to keep her safe. But Bas has no intention of letting her go before she answers some big questions!
The Brotherhood are hunting for Myst and the weapon she is prophesied to make for them, which could end all supernatural life, their main goal. With psychotic bad guys, power hungry females and passion filled interludes, this is a hot, hot read.
There are layers to the plot and these will be thread through into further books in the series I hope. The characters are complex and all have their own flaws. Bas may be an assassin but he is still a good guy if you know what I mean???
Chock full of action, adventure, scintillating encounters and sweetness in the form of the adorable Molly. brilliant read!
Myst never truly wanted to leave her daughter behind but it was not safe to take her with her and she knew Bas would keep her safe. The mental link between mother and daughter surfaced during the kidnap and she just wants to make sure Molly is ok and then she will vanish from her life again, all to keep her safe. But Bas has no intention of letting her go before she answers some big questions!
The Brotherhood are hunting for Myst and the weapon she is prophesied to make for them, which could end all supernatural life, their main goal. With psychotic bad guys, power hungry females and passion filled interludes, this is a hot, hot read.
There are layers to the plot and these will be thread through into further books in the series I hope. The characters are complex and all have their own flaws. Bas may be an assassin but he is still a good guy if you know what I mean???
Chock full of action, adventure, scintillating encounters and sweetness in the form of the adorable Molly. brilliant read!
malissac's review against another edition
4.0
This is the Sentinel story that hits just the right note. I've had a slow build on this series, I enjoyed the other books but Bas's story is where this series finds its sweet spot! Can't wait for the next one!
amysofta's review against another edition
5.0
Did I make it? It is still release day, I’m not too late? Life has seriously got to stop getting in the way of my reading…. I started this book last week thinking I would have plenty of time to get it read before today and then life happen, or rather my husband had four days off work. Anyway, I told him that today I HAD to get this book read, not only was it release day, I really wanted to find out what happen. So I shut myself into a room, put in ear plugs and binge read 200 pages of this book, and it was so worth it!
I swear this series keeps getting better! I was so hoping that Bas’s story would be up next and it was, so yay! Now if Ms. Ivy could deliver us Wolfe’s tale I would be one happy reader. Finger’s crossed (although I think she is already setting that up). I almost feel like I am betraying my vampire devotion when I continue to claim that I like this series better than her paranormal one based on vamps. There is just something about these High-Bloods that clicks for me. Maybe there are fewer Supernatural species then there were Paranormal ones in the other series. I just can’t put my finger on it exactly, but there is something about this series that makes me love it more. One characteristic I do appreciate staying true though is Ms. Ivy’s choice of settings. I love that most of her books take place in the Mid-West. It makes sense, being the author is from the central part of the country, but also living here I love reading stories set in locations I am familiar with. Of course, she does manage to sweep us away to exotic locals as part of this story also takes place in France, but the heart of this world is based here.
This book is a continuation from number two in the series and while it could be read on its own I do feel reading them in order will lead to a richer reading experience. At least read book number two before this one as there is some continuation of story arch between the two. Bas was featured as a “Bad Guy” in book two and in this story we get to see the other side of him and learn about his brief history with the mother of his child, Myst. There is some serious chemistry between these two and I spent the entire book rooting for these two to figure things out. Of course, we get to learn what has kept them apart and more about the High-Blood society as well. By this time though we have a pretty good understanding of how things work and we were able to delve more into the history of the two characters and the setting up of the (hopefully) next pair of heroes Wolfe and Lana.
Much of the plot of this story centered around Molly, their daughter, as it should have, but I really appreciated how Molly was sent to be protected at Valhalla for safe keeping for much of the story. I’m not much of a kid person, so while I did like Molly I didn’t want to read pages upon pages of interaction with her. Although as someone who lost her mother at a young age my heart did go out to Molly for simply wanting her mother to be a part of her life. I would have given anything to have been able to mentally stay in touch with mine like this character could.
This addition to the Sentinel series was great, totally worked for me and left me wanting the next book. Bas and Myst were a great match, the story moved at a good pace and had a nice blend of action, humor, drama and just a touch of steam.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher through Net Galley for and honest review.
I swear this series keeps getting better! I was so hoping that Bas’s story would be up next and it was, so yay! Now if Ms. Ivy could deliver us Wolfe’s tale I would be one happy reader. Finger’s crossed (although I think she is already setting that up). I almost feel like I am betraying my vampire devotion when I continue to claim that I like this series better than her paranormal one based on vamps. There is just something about these High-Bloods that clicks for me. Maybe there are fewer Supernatural species then there were Paranormal ones in the other series. I just can’t put my finger on it exactly, but there is something about this series that makes me love it more. One characteristic I do appreciate staying true though is Ms. Ivy’s choice of settings. I love that most of her books take place in the Mid-West. It makes sense, being the author is from the central part of the country, but also living here I love reading stories set in locations I am familiar with. Of course, she does manage to sweep us away to exotic locals as part of this story also takes place in France, but the heart of this world is based here.
This book is a continuation from number two in the series and while it could be read on its own I do feel reading them in order will lead to a richer reading experience. At least read book number two before this one as there is some continuation of story arch between the two. Bas was featured as a “Bad Guy” in book two and in this story we get to see the other side of him and learn about his brief history with the mother of his child, Myst. There is some serious chemistry between these two and I spent the entire book rooting for these two to figure things out. Of course, we get to learn what has kept them apart and more about the High-Blood society as well. By this time though we have a pretty good understanding of how things work and we were able to delve more into the history of the two characters and the setting up of the (hopefully) next pair of heroes Wolfe and Lana.
Much of the plot of this story centered around Molly, their daughter, as it should have, but I really appreciated how Molly was sent to be protected at Valhalla for safe keeping for much of the story. I’m not much of a kid person, so while I did like Molly I didn’t want to read pages upon pages of interaction with her. Although as someone who lost her mother at a young age my heart did go out to Molly for simply wanting her mother to be a part of her life. I would have given anything to have been able to mentally stay in touch with mine like this character could.
This addition to the Sentinel series was great, totally worked for me and left me wanting the next book. Bas and Myst were a great match, the story moved at a good pace and had a nice blend of action, humor, drama and just a touch of steam.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher through Net Galley for and honest review.