the_books_music_life's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.5
This is a perfect read for the spooky season and I enjoyed this book so much. While I had my issues with a few things overall I really loved this book.
All the supernatural aspect flowed really well together and we get to see different sides of the supernatural genre in this book, which is rare; you either get vampires and werewolves, or witches and wizards. You don't usually get the spread of supernatural creates that we got in this book. And not in a way that feels cohesive and concise.
Anna Dressed in Blood is my second Kendare Blake series and in every one of her books that I've read so far I ship the main character with a ghost. The way their relationship is written just makes you fall in love with them and their relationship and I wish they could find a way to be together.
The dark/slight humor in this book was the icing on the cake for me. I love Kendare Blake's humor it's so slight that you can miss it, my humor is the same and I adored it in this book.
Without spoilers all I can say about a certain scene is WTF!!! Why did you have to do that! No how could you!!!
If you want to know what I'm talking about just know it involves a death that I will pretend didn't happen.
All the supernatural aspect flowed really well together and we get to see different sides of the supernatural genre in this book, which is rare; you either get vampires and werewolves, or witches and wizards. You don't usually get the spread of supernatural creates that we got in this book. And not in a way that feels cohesive and concise.
Anna Dressed in Blood is my second Kendare Blake series and in every one of her books that I've read so far I ship the main character with a ghost. The way their relationship is written just makes you fall in love with them and their relationship and I wish they could find a way to be together.
The dark/slight humor in this book was the icing on the cake for me. I love Kendare Blake's humor it's so slight that you can miss it, my humor is the same and I adored it in this book.
Without spoilers all I can say about a certain scene is WTF!!! Why did you have to do that! No how could you!!!
If you want to know what I'm talking about just know it involves a death that I will pretend didn't happen.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Death of parent, Grief, Death, Murder, Body horror, Cannibalism, Blood, and Child death
Moderate: Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Bullying and Sexual harassment
echosong's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
'Anna Dressed In Blood' is one of my Fave books.
The story follows a Boy named Cas, Birth name - Cassio Thesus Lowood,(he could have been named Thor.) and how he hunts Ghosts. Until he arrives and meets Anna, then everything goes downhill. It's in first person, and in the POV of a Male character.
When you first meet Cas he is in a Car and driving down a road, why? To get a Ghost, named the 'Hitchhiker, who only comes out for expensive and cool Cars. From that alone you get the feeling that Cas, is used to what he does, and is only slightly scared. Of course, it also has to be noted how calmly he acts when the Ghost finally calms down.
After that he goes to the House he and his mother are currently staying in. Where is his Father? Killed by a Ghost with biting tendencies. Seriously, he bites his victims.
The relationship between Cas and his Mom, is slightly awkward but still loving. As Cas did say, that ever since his father had died, it was like she wasn't fully there. She also sells Wicca objects having come from a Wiccan Family.
Now, Cas is a slightly damaged boy, filled with revenge towards the Ghost that killed his father. SpoilerTurns out the Ghost had hidden himself inside the Athame that Cas used, to get more energy. But he's not 'Sasuke Uchiha' worthy, no, he never turns that obsessed. Thankfully.
The following day he get's a letter from 'Daisy' a friend in New Orleans, - a really haunted place, - and Cas's own Contact that he can trust. Apparently, he doesn't have many of those. On the letter, in 'Daisy's' own blood, is a name. 'Anna Dressed in Blood'.
Cas at first lies to 'Daisy', saying he may check it out. But the end of the conversation he's already on the 'let's meet Anna' train.
'Anna Dressed in Blood' is a Girl and daughter from two immigrants. SpoilerTurns out her mother is also a Witch, who then killed and cursed her. Yep, she has some parent issues. Her MO? Ripping and tearing bodies apart and putting them in the basement... Awkward...
So he then goes to the town, joins a School and becomes friends with the 'Queen Bee' of the School. And ends up making her Jock (Ex)Boyfriend jealous. Cas also meets a Telepathic kid, who I also can't remember. The Jock, then decides to strike out when they are at a Party, later on. How does he do this? He hits Cas over the head with some Cardboard in Anna's House. Talk about sending someone to their Death's.
But, don't worry Cas is alright, Anna doesn't kill him. SpoilerShe kills the other two guys instead. And by this moment and the way Cas describes her, you pretty much have the idea that he has a crush on her. Yep. Right after she kills two guys in front of him.
What follows involves: Betrayal, idiotic moves, Ghost with biting tendencies, A dead Cat, SpoilerPoot Tybalt. So funny with Cas's line though.
The story follows a Boy named Cas, Birth name - Cassio Thesus Lowood,(he could have been named Thor.) and how he hunts Ghosts. Until he arrives and meets Anna, then everything goes downhill. It's in first person, and in the POV of a Male character.
When you first meet Cas he is in a Car and driving down a road, why? To get a Ghost, named the 'Hitchhiker, who only comes out for expensive and cool Cars. From that alone you get the feeling that Cas, is used to what he does, and is only slightly scared. Of course, it also has to be noted how calmly he acts when the Ghost finally calms down.
After that he goes to the House he and his mother are currently staying in. Where is his Father? Killed by a Ghost with biting tendencies. Seriously, he bites his victims.
The relationship between Cas and his Mom, is slightly awkward but still loving. As Cas did say, that ever since his father had died, it was like she wasn't fully there. She also sells Wicca objects having come from a Wiccan Family.
Now, Cas is a slightly damaged boy, filled with revenge towards the Ghost that killed his father. SpoilerTurns out the Ghost had hidden himself inside the Athame that Cas used, to get more energy. But he's not 'Sasuke Uchiha' worthy, no, he never turns that obsessed. Thankfully.
The following day he get's a letter from 'Daisy' a friend in New Orleans, - a really haunted place, - and Cas's own Contact that he can trust. Apparently, he doesn't have many of those. On the letter, in 'Daisy's' own blood, is a name. 'Anna Dressed in Blood'.
Cas at first lies to 'Daisy', saying he may check it out. But the end of the conversation he's already on the 'let's meet Anna' train.
'Anna Dressed in Blood' is a Girl and daughter from two immigrants. SpoilerTurns out her mother is also a Witch, who then killed and cursed her. Yep, she has some parent issues. Her MO? Ripping and tearing bodies apart and putting them in the basement... Awkward...
So he then goes to the town, joins a School and becomes friends with the 'Queen Bee' of the School. And ends up making her Jock (Ex)Boyfriend jealous. Cas also meets a Telepathic kid, who I also can't remember. The Jock, then decides to strike out when they are at a Party, later on. How does he do this? He hits Cas over the head with some Cardboard in Anna's House. Talk about sending someone to their Death's.
But, don't worry Cas is alright, Anna doesn't kill him. SpoilerShe kills the other two guys instead. And by this moment and the way Cas describes her, you pretty much have the idea that he has a crush on her. Yep. Right after she kills two guys in front of him.
What follows involves: Betrayal, idiotic moves, Ghost with biting tendencies, A dead Cat, SpoilerPoot Tybalt. So funny with Cas's line though.
You Killed My Cat!
and the normal Teenager life of one Cassio Thesus Lowood.
It's a good book. And I love it.
It's a good book. And I love it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Toxic friendship, and Bullying
brookey8888's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This started off really good and kind of spooky. But then the romance was stupid and insta-lovey so it annoyed me. I for the most part liked the characters. I’m glad I read this but it was nothing special to be honest.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Bullying, Cannibalism, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Violence
alicelt's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Violence, Physical abuse, Murder, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death of parent, and Death
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