mssarahbn's review
5.0
This was a really exciting story. It had such a fast pace but it wasn’t rushed in the least. Kronid and Dema had a unique beginning to their relationship to put it mildly but it worked. This is a story that a few years ago I wouldn’t even have read but now I just love the darkness of it. So fans of dark romance read this.
book_lover_97's review
4.0
Blood & Agony is the start to a new series, cowritten by Elizabeth Knox and E.C land and it is a fantastic start. Dema and Kronid have a rollercoaster of a story. The pacing is fast and the storyline is engrossing.
sarahtrala's review
2.0
Quick Fast and A Bit Dark
Super quick read, but one that could’ve used beta readers or an editor. Blood & Agony has a decent storyline. On one hand, I wish it were longer. On the other hand, I may have DNF’d it if it were. Spicy scenes are a bit on the short side and one started only to fade-to-black (which confused me). There was also quite a bit that was told rather than shown. We didn’t really get to know any of the characters, they just existed. Plus the family tree ending was a bit hard to follow. Although, that may have been the point.
Spoiler Alert
The ending also had me…blah. With the setup, I anticipated the arms buyer would be involved. But, instead it was family related revenge. Why have the arms buyer go through that whole scene and set up like he was going to be testing the couple, only for it to not really happen.
Super quick read, but one that could’ve used beta readers or an editor. Blood & Agony has a decent storyline. On one hand, I wish it were longer. On the other hand, I may have DNF’d it if it were. Spicy scenes are a bit on the short side and one started only to fade-to-black (which confused me). There was also quite a bit that was told rather than shown. We didn’t really get to know any of the characters, they just existed. Plus the family tree ending was a bit hard to follow. Although, that may have been the point.
Spoiler Alert
The ending also had me…blah. With the setup, I anticipated the arms buyer would be involved. But, instead it was family related revenge. Why have the arms buyer go through that whole scene and set up like he was going to be testing the couple, only for it to not really happen.
debbie_r's review
4.0
I received a free ARC copy in exchange for my honest review. This is my own opinion and was not influenced by anyone.
Blood & Agony is the start of a new series by Elizabeth Knox and E.C. Land. This story takes place in a tattoo parlor in Moscow. The characters of Kronid and Dema are very different. He manages the tattoo parlor, Pins and Needles and also has other "jobs" on the side. He looks intimidating and mean which suits him perfectly. Dema is a sweet outcast who doesn't quite fit in with anyone. She is a sensitive artist and supports herself and her grandparents on what she earns as a tattoo artist.
This story is well paced. The name of the book is perfect for the tone of the story. As dark as the story gets, at its center is a love story. The attraction is there from the beginning for both Kronid and Dema but things outside their control force them together.
When I began the book I wasn't sure if I would like it. I think it is the main characters' hearts that made me keep reading. In the end I really liked Blood & Agony. Be warned it is a dark story but the love is what sells it.
Blood & Agony is the start of a new series by Elizabeth Knox and E.C. Land. This story takes place in a tattoo parlor in Moscow. The characters of Kronid and Dema are very different. He manages the tattoo parlor, Pins and Needles and also has other "jobs" on the side. He looks intimidating and mean which suits him perfectly. Dema is a sweet outcast who doesn't quite fit in with anyone. She is a sensitive artist and supports herself and her grandparents on what she earns as a tattoo artist.
This story is well paced. The name of the book is perfect for the tone of the story. As dark as the story gets, at its center is a love story. The attraction is there from the beginning for both Kronid and Dema but things outside their control force them together.
When I began the book I wasn't sure if I would like it. I think it is the main characters' hearts that made me keep reading. In the end I really liked Blood & Agony. Be warned it is a dark story but the love is what sells it.
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