This second adventure in the Drake Chronicles—told from both Logan's and Isabeau's perspectives—has all the same butt-kicking action, heart-pounding romances and snarky humor that readers loved in Hearts at Stake, as well as exciting new revelations about the vampire dynasties to keep readers coming back for more.
My Thoughts: This was another great episode in the Drake Chronicles. Logan is the fashion-conscious brother but that doesn't mean he isn't also a great warrior. He just looks really good when he fights. He is a young vampire and thoroughly modern. Isabeau is the daughter of a French duke and she survived the French Revolution. But then she was turned into a vampire and buried for 200 years. She became a part of the Hounds (Cwn Mamau) who raise and train fierce dogs and who haven't forgotten how to use magic.Magic has told her that she will find her mate among the Drakes. Logan is more than OK with that.
But before they can move on to happily ever after, they have to deal with Montmartre who wants to be king and Greyhaven, who turned Isabeau to a vampire and wants to stage a coup and become king himself. Add that to the distrust the different groups of vampires have for each other and it is easy to see that the path will not be smooth.
I liked both main characters. I also like the style of the book with each chapter being narrated by one of the main characters. The flashbacks to the Isabeau's human life also added interest and depth to the story. The dialog between Isabeau and Logan was fun.
The only thing I didn't like about this story was that there wasn't enough of Lucy and Solange.
Recommended for all lovers of vampire stories.
"I don't want to worry them. And they wouldn't understand anyway."Challenges: Paranormal Reading Challenge, 2010 YA Reading Challenge, RYOB Reading Challenge
"I don't understand," I shot back.
"I know. But you're still here, you're still helping. You're not trying to stop me."
I shook my head. "I am so trying to stop you - I'm just doing a piss-poor job of it, apparently."
There are so many Drake brothers that I have trouble remembering who is who. Isabeau sounds like an interesting character. I may have to read through Hearts at Stake again before I read Blood Feud. Nice review! I'm glad to see that you liked the book.
ReplyDeleteI need to read these books. I have them on my shelf. I like how you shared your favorite quote in the review.
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It sounds like a great read! Great review and loved the quote!
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I did this for my review too! I didn't rate the books that much... They were okay, just thought there was a great book in there that was being buried by the romance. Wanted to see more of the politics and mythology. I imagine there will be a lot of teens who love it though!
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ReplyDeleteI have this book on my TBR shelf and I know what you mean when you say there wasn't enough of the characters of the previous book. I felt that way when I read the Wicked Lovely series by Melissa Marr.