A review by claudiereads
Bloodborn Prince by Laura Lascarso
dark
emotional
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? N/A
5.0
Finding this series was one of the best and worst thing that’s ever happened to me. Best, because both Bloodborn Prince and Book of Orlando are my absolute favorite reads of 2020, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. Worst, because THE WAIT FOR THE FINAL BOOK IS GOING TO KILL ME! 😭
First of all, let me just say that I’m a HUGE fan of Lascarso’s writing style. The unique POV aside, there’s just something so beautiful about her voice. It’s so emotional and different, and that really enhances the whole reading experience. I’m always on the lookout for books like these. I only wish there were more authors with her gift.
I’m not sure how to review this book without giving out too many spoilers. The plot was just so wonderfully complex and unpredictable… Our MCs hunted demons and went through many unexpected ordeals, centuries-old nefarious schemes were revealed, allies became enemies… — and vice versa.
Relationship-wise, this book satisfied me on so many levels. Some might consider it an extremely slow-burn romance, but I don’t see it that way. Henri and Vincent’s unbreakable soul-bond, the building tension between them, the trust and intimacy were just incredible — that’s first-class relationship development, as far as I’m concerned. And the sex scenes were well worth the wait. As was the case with Book of Orlando, they’re some of the hottest I’ve ever read. SO. DAMN. GOOD.
We finally got to know Lucian a bit more, and I really liked that, too. In Book of Orlando he was kind of reduced to Lena’s minion, but here we caught a glimpse of his true(?) self. I, for one, wouldn’t mind finding more about his past and how it’d shaped him…
I NEED the final book, and I need it NOW!
First of all, let me just say that I’m a HUGE fan of Lascarso’s writing style. The unique POV aside, there’s just something so beautiful about her voice. It’s so emotional and different, and that really enhances the whole reading experience. I’m always on the lookout for books like these. I only wish there were more authors with her gift.
I’m not sure how to review this book without giving out too many spoilers. The plot was just so wonderfully complex and unpredictable… Our MCs hunted demons and went through many unexpected ordeals, centuries-old nefarious schemes were revealed, allies became enemies… — and vice versa.
Relationship-wise, this book satisfied me on so many levels. Some might consider it an extremely slow-burn romance, but I don’t see it that way. Henri and Vincent’s unbreakable soul-bond, the building tension between them, the trust and intimacy were just incredible — that’s first-class relationship development, as far as I’m concerned. And the sex scenes were well worth the wait. As was the case with Book of Orlando, they’re some of the hottest I’ve ever read. SO. DAMN. GOOD.
We finally got to know Lucian a bit more, and I really liked that, too. In Book of Orlando he was kind of reduced to Lena’s minion, but here we caught a glimpse of his true(?) self. I, for one, wouldn’t mind finding more about his past and how it’d shaped him…
I NEED the final book, and I need it NOW!