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cactusmagknit's review
adventurous
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
ameserole's review against another edition
4.0
I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Blood King was such a fun book to dive into. Just like the previous one, I devoured this in one sitting. There's just something about the characters and Abigail's writing that makes me fall in love with everything so freaking quickly.
In it, you will meet Skylar and Ladon. These two had so much sexual tension that I was nearly drowning in it. Then there's the playful banter that I ate up in every single page and chapter. I honestly ended up liking these two pretty early on. I'll admit that Skylar was pretty much a bad ass in basically everything. So it was pretty easy to just love her through and through.
Now while I knew there was going to be some drama.. I just didn't think it was going to keep me on the edge of my seat. Hands down, I can't wait for the next book in this wonderful series! I need me some more dragon love ASAP!
The Blood King was such a fun book to dive into. Just like the previous one, I devoured this in one sitting. There's just something about the characters and Abigail's writing that makes me fall in love with everything so freaking quickly.
In it, you will meet Skylar and Ladon. These two had so much sexual tension that I was nearly drowning in it. Then there's the playful banter that I ate up in every single page and chapter. I honestly ended up liking these two pretty early on. I'll admit that Skylar was pretty much a bad ass in basically everything. So it was pretty easy to just love her through and through.
Now while I knew there was going to be some drama.. I just didn't think it was going to keep me on the edge of my seat. Hands down, I can't wait for the next book in this wonderful series! I need me some more dragon love ASAP!
curls's review against another edition
3.0
This is a book I need to go back and read again because I was really looking forward to it and unfortunately it came out when I was sick with Covid so I don’t remember much.
curls's review against another edition
3.0
This is a book I need to go back and read again because I was really looking forward to it and unfortunately it came out when I was sick with Covid so I don’t remember much.
nellesnightstand1's review against another edition
5.0
I need the next one! Gah!! This was so suspenseful!! I loved it!! I can't enough of Abigail Owen's dragon shifters!!
These phoenix sister's are kick ass!!
This was an up all night read! It's literally 7am!!
So many questions are left!! Who is the real High King?!! I bet I know!!!
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC!
These phoenix sister's are kick ass!!
This was an up all night read! It's literally 7am!!
So many questions are left!! Who is the real High King?!! I bet I know!!!
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC!
teresajluvs2read's review against another edition
5.0
**I received a copy of Blood King from Entangled Amara and Net Galley in exchange for a voluntary and honest review. My opinions were not solicited in any way.**
Blood King by Abigail Owen is the second book in her Inferno Rising series. I highly recommend reading the first book as it picks up right as the Rogue King ends. This is Ladon Ormarr and Skylar Amon's book and with two more sisters left I can't wait to see who gets paired with Meira and Angelika.
Skylar Amon had always protected her three sisters so when she feels Kasia needs her she goes to the Blue Clan of Dragons little does she know that she'll find her future mate King Ladon who soon admires her tenacity and of the fact she's a Phoenix helps a lot. They will have to find a traitor, take on the White and Gold clans as well as Pytheios and his followers. There are epic mid air Dragon battles and a surprise ally found in a dungeon plus who can resist the families hellhound Maul. But will it be enough?
Ladon Ormarr knows that if he can mate Skylar it will help not only the Blue Clan but the others prepare for taking in Pytheios. But convincing Skylar will be a daunting task especially since she's guarding her heart making sure that he's her true mate. When she steps up when he needs her the most will it be enough for them to finally cement their bond as mates?
I truly can't wait for the next book in the series so I give the book a 4.5 star rating.
Blood King by Abigail Owen is the second book in her Inferno Rising series. I highly recommend reading the first book as it picks up right as the Rogue King ends. This is Ladon Ormarr and Skylar Amon's book and with two more sisters left I can't wait to see who gets paired with Meira and Angelika.
Skylar Amon had always protected her three sisters so when she feels Kasia needs her she goes to the Blue Clan of Dragons little does she know that she'll find her future mate King Ladon who soon admires her tenacity and of the fact she's a Phoenix helps a lot. They will have to find a traitor, take on the White and Gold clans as well as Pytheios and his followers. There are epic mid air Dragon battles and a surprise ally found in a dungeon plus who can resist the families hellhound Maul. But will it be enough?
Ladon Ormarr knows that if he can mate Skylar it will help not only the Blue Clan but the others prepare for taking in Pytheios. But convincing Skylar will be a daunting task especially since she's guarding her heart making sure that he's her true mate. When she steps up when he needs her the most will it be enough for them to finally cement their bond as mates?
I truly can't wait for the next book in the series so I give the book a 4.5 star rating.
nellesnightstand's review against another edition
5.0
I need the next one! Gah!! This was so suspenseful!! I loved it!! I can't enough of Abigail Owen's dragon shifters!!
These phoenix sister's are kick ass!!
This was an up all night read! It's literally 7am!!
So many questions are left!! Who is the real High King?!! I bet I know!!!
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC!
These phoenix sister's are kick ass!!
This was an up all night read! It's literally 7am!!
So many questions are left!! Who is the real High King?!! I bet I know!!!
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC!
godelieve's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
3.75
downthebookhole's review against another edition
5.0
*I would like to thank Entangled Publishing for a copy of this book in return for an honest review*
” The fire rose from her skin, surrounding her, forming intricate shapes, like flamingo wings, joined to the lines across her skin. The mark of a phoenix.
An astounding second book in a hot, must read paranormal romance series. The Blood King is a steamy, action packed romance story filled with sass, dragon politics, epic battles and bad assery! There is nothing better than a feisty heroine who can handle herself paired with an arrogant and gruff dragon king hero!
I’m not going to lie, I loved this one even more than the first! It has all the things I love in a romance and book overall. It has that hate to love vibe although a little one sided, filled with sexual tension. There are fierce female characters that kick butt and don’t need a hero to save them. It was full of paranormal creatures and of course some real steamy, sexy moments. We jump right into where book 1 left off and it is a wild ride all the way through, filled with action and suspense.
” From a simple physical perspective, mating the man wouldn’t be a hardship.”
If you have read The Rogue King and like it then you will for sure want to pick this one up. It turns the story line up a notch, put more out on the line and gives us an even better romance (at least in my opinion) Skyler is on a mission to save her sisters and take out the dragon who killed her family. She will let nothing get in the way of that even if that means having to get close to a dragon who despises, and better yet a dragon king.
Skyler is highly independent and overall protective of her sisters. She is so feisty, stubborn and will do whatever she wants. Which is a perfect match for an arrogant, grumpy dragon king who just wants to get Brand his rightful throne and protect his clan. Ladon never wanted the power, but he wants whats best for his people. The banter that is sparking between Skyler and Ladon is what I live for!
Owen has such an amazing writing style in my opinion. She puts in just the right amount of romance, actions and world building. It was all layered with suspense as many of the characters ended up in some sticky situations. It was fast paced and had my flying through the pages. I admire the time and detail she puts into the side characters as well. There is such a large cast of characters but I adore them all!
“She had to give it to the bastard- dragons were nothing short of terrifying magnificent.”
Overall this sequel did not let me down and I loved it even more than the first! I am so intrigued by story and what is going to happen and how Owen is going to tie everything together. The ended was shocking and I need to know what is going on and how the story is going to continue. I feel in love with the hero and heroine, the banter and feisty interactions they shared, but also the lengths they went for each other. It was so great that we get to see more of Brand and Kasia! The dragon politics and how everything works was interesting to see play out. We get to learn more about the dragon clans as well as some other paranormal creatures and I have a feeling we will get even more in the next book. If you are a lover of paranormal creatures, sexy, steamy romance, and some great political intrigue -I think this one is a great one for you! Owen is a fantastic author who writes amazing paranormal romances and I will read anything she publishes.
” The fire rose from her skin, surrounding her, forming intricate shapes, like flamingo wings, joined to the lines across her skin. The mark of a phoenix.
An astounding second book in a hot, must read paranormal romance series. The Blood King is a steamy, action packed romance story filled with sass, dragon politics, epic battles and bad assery! There is nothing better than a feisty heroine who can handle herself paired with an arrogant and gruff dragon king hero!
I’m not going to lie, I loved this one even more than the first! It has all the things I love in a romance and book overall. It has that hate to love vibe although a little one sided, filled with sexual tension. There are fierce female characters that kick butt and don’t need a hero to save them. It was full of paranormal creatures and of course some real steamy, sexy moments. We jump right into where book 1 left off and it is a wild ride all the way through, filled with action and suspense.
” From a simple physical perspective, mating the man wouldn’t be a hardship.”
If you have read The Rogue King and like it then you will for sure want to pick this one up. It turns the story line up a notch, put more out on the line and gives us an even better romance (at least in my opinion) Skyler is on a mission to save her sisters and take out the dragon who killed her family. She will let nothing get in the way of that even if that means having to get close to a dragon who despises, and better yet a dragon king.
Skyler is highly independent and overall protective of her sisters. She is so feisty, stubborn and will do whatever she wants. Which is a perfect match for an arrogant, grumpy dragon king who just wants to get Brand his rightful throne and protect his clan. Ladon never wanted the power, but he wants whats best for his people. The banter that is sparking between Skyler and Ladon is what I live for!
Owen has such an amazing writing style in my opinion. She puts in just the right amount of romance, actions and world building. It was all layered with suspense as many of the characters ended up in some sticky situations. It was fast paced and had my flying through the pages. I admire the time and detail she puts into the side characters as well. There is such a large cast of characters but I adore them all!
“She had to give it to the bastard- dragons were nothing short of terrifying magnificent.”
Overall this sequel did not let me down and I loved it even more than the first! I am so intrigued by story and what is going to happen and how Owen is going to tie everything together. The ended was shocking and I need to know what is going on and how the story is going to continue. I feel in love with the hero and heroine, the banter and feisty interactions they shared, but also the lengths they went for each other. It was so great that we get to see more of Brand and Kasia! The dragon politics and how everything works was interesting to see play out. We get to learn more about the dragon clans as well as some other paranormal creatures and I have a feeling we will get even more in the next book. If you are a lover of paranormal creatures, sexy, steamy romance, and some great political intrigue -I think this one is a great one for you! Owen is a fantastic author who writes amazing paranormal romances and I will read anything she publishes.
farisainherfeels's review against another edition
4.0
I really loved the dynamic between the two leads here but the romance took a backseat to the overarching plot. Also, the author keeps dropping breadcrumbs of what could be but doesn't follow through on them - like this FMC being told she has hidden powers/ potential but there being no leads on that in this book. I assume (HOPE!) it will manifest in the last book of the series but it really should've been in her own story, the book feels unfinished without the followthrough.
Also, wayyy too many ftb scenes when this wasn't a problem with the first book! (So really this book should be 3 stars but I genuinely loved the two MCs together on-page lol.) I'm also nervous about the next book because I'm not a fan of the way Meira was characterised in this book - a damsel in distress who wants coddling.
Also, wayyy too many ftb scenes when this wasn't a problem with the first book! (So really this book should be 3 stars but I genuinely loved the two MCs together on-page lol.) I'm also nervous about the next book because I'm not a fan of the way Meira was characterised in this book - a damsel in distress who wants coddling.