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The Blood We Crave: Part Two by Monty Jay

3 reviews

kimberlyyyreads's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Thatcher, the man that you are 🫵

His character development was so perfect to his character. Ugh this man is just so 😻

The way he went from “I feel nothing” to “I feel EVERYTHING” for Lyra is JUST SO BEAUTIFUL. 

Lyra really walked him like a dog and proved to him how wrong he was. 

I love that in this book we got to see both of these characters grow into each other. The way that I strongly believe these 2 are soulmates in EVERY LIFE is telling. 

I know I loved Sage and Rook but I think deep down, Thatch and Lyra take the win for me. I mean their entire relationship is so addictive and incredibly unique. 

The notes that they left each other in Lyras books really had me folding, they TRULY get one another. 

Although the imitator was predictable, I had a good time with this certain plot given how essential it was to these characters growth. 

Cannot believe I’m reading Silas book next, I’m so close to finishing the series 😭

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

aytac's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

thechaoticreader_'s review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

book 3 left me running to book 4 annnd again, i was NOT disappointed!! this series had me deeply invested, not only for the relationship buildings but the plot was so good. thatcher & lyra is definitely my top favorite couple out of the hollow boys series. thatcher & lyra was made for each other. already loving lyra as a supporting character, her story as a main character was just beautiful to read. so much angst packed throughout the book but they all deserve that happily ever after.

although there was some things i found sort of lacking was, information - such as what the heck happened after lyra’s little stunt jumping into the waters in book 3??? how did her friends react to her & thatcher being together given they knew her obsession with him?? or thatcher coming clean to the boys? what part does easton play into the sex trafficking, or is he just a pawn delivering threat notes?

nonetheless i devoured this entire series within a week & i cannot wait for silas & caroline’s story in october! definitely one of my favorite reads this year!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, and Murder

Minor: Sexual assault