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lauralee012's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Five star series for everything else besides the ending, I got attached to Howie, G. William, Jasper, and even Billy. But the ending of this book made me feel as if I should've just read the prequels because the plot twist was made known then. I saw other clues and mentioning of certain topics that made me think the plot would take a very interesting and dramatic turn. Instead it ended with the same information that was given in Lucky Day.
There are five prequels that allow you to get to learn the main characters in this series and some information about the life that Billy leads and reading these made me realize that I wasn't learning anything grand or life changing. The topics in this book is very heavy, if any search the trigger warnings.
For other reasoning, as I mentioned, this is a five star series for me based on other events that occurred. I just didn't like this one as much.
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QUOTES I LIKE!
"Women in the presence of their children were the deadliest of the species." - Jazz Dent
"I am way too young to have so many dead people in my life." - Howie
"Casa de Crazy" - Howie
There are five prequels that allow you to get to learn the main characters in this series and some information about the life that Billy leads and reading these made me realize that I wasn't learning anything grand or life changing. The topics in this book is very heavy, if any search the trigger warnings.
For other reasoning, as I mentioned, this is a five star series for me based on other events that occurred. I just didn't like this one as much.
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QUOTES I LIKE!
"Women in the presence of their children were the deadliest of the species." - Jazz Dent
"I am way too young to have so many dead people in my life." - Howie
"Casa de Crazy" - Howie
imldsquared's review against another edition
5.0
Wow, I have been telling all my students about this book. They tell me I'm gushing, they're right.
I'm hoping Lyga will realize what a hoot Howie is and write a spin-off.
I'm hoping Lyga will realize what a hoot Howie is and write a spin-off.
blessedwannab's review against another edition
5.0
This is like my happy time right now. I feel like I've been able to read really great books, one after the other! Not only are some of my favorite series coming out with new installments, guaranteed to be awesome, but the 2 picks I chose at random were also pretty spectacular! October is a great reading month!
I have been waiting for Blood of my Blood for what feels like forever! In a way, in only this way, it reminds me of the wait for MOBY (Diana Gabaldon) because the previous book had multiple cliffhangers. The cliffhangers were so cliffhangery that I would randomly think of it and fret because I just HAD to know what happened.
Well it's here, I read it, and it was a really great ending to a really great dark series. Absolutely nobody can complain that allllll the buildup led to an ending that was a let down. The final showdown was epic. Jasper Dent is badASS. And, also he's a little bit scary.
Sure, some of the twists at the end were predictable but I think that most people who were predicting it were also thinking that it wouldn't happen. It's a YA book, right? It won't go there.... Well, I can say that lines were crossed, bodies were mutilated, minds were shattered, and horrible shitty things happened to people you love.
Hats off to Barry Lyga for writing a story about serial killers with what felt like completely chilling accuracy. Billy, Ugly J, and even Jasper himself, were all scary. Every scene with Billy Dent or Ugly J made me shudder.
Brilliant series, and hey! It's Halloween time! Looking for a scary creepy thriller? Look no further then this fictional story about a notorious serial killer and his son. Read it!
She knew all about the cops and their trigger fingers and their predilection for dealing with those who would attack their brethren. Her father had drummed such stories into her from a young age; more so into Whiz, who bore the burden of being a black boy about to grow into a black teen. If the police even look at you funny, Dad had said, you hit the ground and put your hands over your head. Don't talk back. Don't try to run. Don't try to explain. They're just looking for an excuse to shoot you. Don't give it to them.
The same would apply to Jazz, she knew, despite his white skin. He'd assaulted cops; bad enough. But he was also suspiciously tied to the death of an FBI agent, and that made Jazz the functional equivalent of a black teenager in a hoodie in a white neighborhood.
I have been waiting for Blood of my Blood for what feels like forever! In a way, in only this way, it reminds me of the wait for MOBY (Diana Gabaldon) because the previous book had multiple cliffhangers. The cliffhangers were so cliffhangery that I would randomly think of it and fret because I just HAD to know what happened.
Well it's here, I read it, and it was a really great ending to a really great dark series. Absolutely nobody can complain that allllll the buildup led to an ending that was a let down. The final showdown was epic. Jasper Dent is badASS. And, also he's a little bit scary.
Sure, some of the twists at the end were predictable but I think that most people who were predicting it were also thinking that it wouldn't happen. It's a YA book, right? It won't go there.... Well, I can say that lines were crossed, bodies were mutilated, minds were shattered, and horrible shitty things happened to people you love.
Hats off to Barry Lyga for writing a story about serial killers with what felt like completely chilling accuracy. Billy, Ugly J, and even Jasper himself, were all scary. Every scene with Billy Dent or Ugly J made me shudder.
Brilliant series, and hey! It's Halloween time! Looking for a scary creepy thriller? Look no further then this fictional story about a notorious serial killer and his son. Read it!
dayoldtea's review against another edition
3.0
This series is messed up and has a lot of problematic elements, but is scarily readable.
joni7824's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the book and loved the way Barry Lyga ended the series. Love Jazz and his friends and will definitely reread this series. There's a twist at the end of the book which I didn't see coming. Already I want to read more about Jazz!
etinney's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 out of 5 stars
I normally do not get creeped out or scared by books (mostly because I cannot see what is going on). However, Lyga has a way of writing his characters and the scenery that gave me chills at some points; especially when we hear Billy speak. The way he builds tension through short chapters and the omnipotent POV really struck me throughout the novel. I was genuinely surprised by the huge twist at the end.
Although the plot is pretty unbelievable at some points (especially how much Jasper and his friends can get away with), I really like the way he viewed psychology through Jasper's development and the way Billy plays with his victims. I also really enjoyed the portrayal of a biracial couple, especially through the interactions of the people around Jasper and Connie.
The reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because I thought that the epilogue was a little cheesy and unnecessary. I thought it detracted from the dramatic ending which had already tied up the loose ends well.
I normally do not get creeped out or scared by books (mostly because I cannot see what is going on). However, Lyga has a way of writing his characters and the scenery that gave me chills at some points; especially when we hear Billy speak. The way he builds tension through short chapters and the omnipotent POV really struck me throughout the novel. I was genuinely surprised by the huge twist at the end.
Although the plot is pretty unbelievable at some points (especially how much Jasper and his friends can get away with), I really like the way he viewed psychology through Jasper's development and the way Billy plays with his victims. I also really enjoyed the portrayal of a biracial couple, especially through the interactions of the people around Jasper and Connie.
The reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because I thought that the epilogue was a little cheesy and unnecessary. I thought it detracted from the dramatic ending which had already tied up the loose ends well.
nicolealycia's review against another edition
5.0
Such a solid finish to this series!
I thought a few parts were a by predictable but it was all good. I thought it was a great finale to a totally unique series.
Now I'm off to search for more books by Barry Lyga/pray he's writing more if there aren't any more out there to read!
I thought a few parts were a by predictable but it was all good. I thought it was a great finale to a totally unique series.
Now I'm off to search for more books by Barry Lyga/pray he's writing more if there aren't any more out there to read!