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Bloodspell (Bloodspell #1)

by Amalie Howard (Goodreads Author)

3.82 of 5 stars 3.82 · rating details · 630 ratings · 174 reviews

The spell was simple...

Cruentus Protectum (Defend the Blood)

But what do you do if your blood is your enemy?

Victoria Warrick has always known she was different. An outcast at school, she is no stranger to adversity. But when she receives an old journal for her seventeenth birthday, nothing prepares her for the dark secrets it holds -- much less one that reveals she's a witc...more

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Published May 27th 2011 by Langdon Street Press (first published May 25th 2011)

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May 20, 2011 Brodie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2011, aussie-swap

Amalie Howard manages to take two elements we see used in hundreds of different ways across an enormous number of YA books and breathe such a fresh new life into them. She stayed true to the darker aspects of witches and vampires while adding her own original spin on the mythology. Rather than just imply that, 'yes, this vampire is good and does not kill, but still struggles to keep his fangs in place' she shows the conflicting emotions, the terrible all-consuming temptation and she allows her c...more Amalie Howard manages to take two elements we see used in hundreds of different ways across an enormous number of YA books and breathe such a fresh new life into them. She stayed true to the darker aspects of witches and vampires while adding her own original spin on the mythology. Rather than just imply that, 'yes, this vampire is good and does not kill, but still struggles to keep his fangs in place' she shows the conflicting emotions, the terrible all-consuming temptation and she allows her characters to falter. Both Christian and Victoria, while battling the darker urges within them both, are trying to gain control. But they aren't foolproof. They slip up. The darker side takes control sometimes. And I love that she doesn't gloss over the consequences. People die. Blood is shed. The flaws and mistakes are what make these characters 'human'.

Relationships between witches and vampires has been forbidden for centuries. So they're also battling with the fact that they're basically starcrossed lovers, neither are permitted by the laws to come together in such a way. But how can you choose not to love someone?

The blood pulsing through Victoria's veins - the one with dark, terrible urges. That fights for control. For sacrifice. For death - the one she calls the Cruentus Curse, is the very same blood that Christian's twin brother, Lucian is hunting. The vampires call the one with this blood Le Sang Noir. And Lucian wants her badly. Her abilities can give him the power and control he craves, not only over the vampires but possibly the witch clans too. But what he doesn't fully realise is the danger of this blood's temptation. Let's just say, that blood running through her veins? It's badass... in all kinds of horrific ways.

I also have to make note of the setting. We not only see the US, but beautiful Paris too! Christian and Victoria both make a few trips (pretty easy to travel between continents when you're a vamp who can fly and a witch with the ability to teleport) to Paris to visit the vampire Council. It the media release I received for the book, it said that Amalie has visited 141 cities in 18 countries (WHOA!), her travels definitely paid off because they give a great backdrop for the novel.

There's also a ton of action and fight scenes to keep readers on their toes. It does not shy away from bloodlust and the violence that you would expect from a guy who craves blood or a girl harbouring a murderous curse within her veins. Bloodspell is everything you could ask for when two supernatural worlds collide together. Amalie explores the darker side of vampires and witches all while maintaining the bond between our two main characters and their struggle to make their love work.

A unique and compelling mythology, deliciously forbidden romance, headstrong characters and a dark, haunting vibe that will keep you hooked until the very last page. I'm so happy this is only the first book in the series, I cannot wait to dive back into this world again!(less)

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May 09, 2011 Kitty Bullard rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

AMALIE HOWARD'S "BLOODSPELL" (A REVIEW)

Move over Stephenie Meyer! I must say that I enjoyed this book much better. The fact that the heroine is not so completely dependent on others to always save her was not only refreshing but much more exciting! Victoria is a young woman on the brink of losing everything when she finds out that her heritage is far more than it seems. She's tortured by the history of her grandmother and in complete denial until she learns from her familiar, a cat by the name o...more

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Mar 08, 2013 Katy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: fans of paranormal/urban fantasy

Recommended to Katy by: JSK Communications

Shelves: ebook

Please note: I read and reviewed this book in October, 2011. I'm adding the disclosure that I received a copy of this book from JKS Communications (the author's publicist) in exchange for an honest review and updating the formatting.

My Synopsis: Victoria was more or less a normal girl – her parents were killed when she was nine and she has subsequently lived with a woman she calls Aunt Holly, who was a very close friend of her grandmother. She is attending a private prep school in a small town i...more Please note: I read and reviewed this book in October, 2011. I'm adding the disclosure that I received a copy of this book from JKS Communications (the author's publicist) in exchange for an honest review and updating the formatting.

My Synopsis: Victoria was more or less a normal girl – her parents were killed when she was nine and she has subsequently lived with a woman she calls Aunt Holly, who was a very close friend of her grandmother. She is attending a private prep school in a small town in Maine called St. Xavier’s when she turns 17 – and everything changes. She discovers that she is the latest in a line of powerful witches, whose main strength lies in their blood. When she transfers to a different school for her senior year, she meets the handsome and enigmatic Christian Devereaux – their attraction is immediate. Their love is forbidden. Will she gain control of her blood magic, or will it control her? And will she and Christian be able to overcome centuries of mistrust and hatred to allow their love to grow, or will the inevitable problems arising from their differences drive them apart?

My Thoughts: This debut novel from Amalie Howard is a really amazing book. I was absolutely enthralled by the story as I was reading it. The struggles that Victoria goes through trying to maintain her equilibrium and control her magic, while at the same time dealing with school and friends and all sorts of normal teenage problems spoke volumes about her personal strength. The only thing that drove me nuts was that the whole relationship with Christian was filled with misunderstandings and tantrums – you know the sort. As Buffy said – Love makes you do the wacky – and Victoria and Christian are definitely doing the wacky all the time through the book. It got old by the 3rd argument about the same thing. But then I don’t have a lot of patience with romance stuff; I think most people wouldn’t have a problem with it, because it is pretty typical romance fare. Fortunately for me, there is plenty of action and plot and character development to keep my mind active. Overall, I really enjoyed the book and can highly recommend it to folks who enjoy paranormal/fantasy/vampires and witches and werewolves ohmy! Give it a read – and I hope to see many more books by this talented author in the future.
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Sep 23, 2011 Joy (Cheery♡Reads) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: i-own

This is just going to be a brief review. Bloodspell really surprised me with its twists and turns. It was really nice to read about both witches and vampires together in one story. The characters were brilliantly flashed out. I'm really glad that Victoria is one strong girl and could kick some ass. Christian is swoon-some and an eye candy with his dark blond hair and silver eyes. Vampire with silver eyes. That's a first indeed. The secondary characters were very interesting as well; they each ha...more

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Jun 27, 2011 Amalie Howard rated it 5 of 5 stars · (Review from the author) · review of another edition

I'm totally biased because I wrote it and love it! :) Hopefully you will also!

Bloodspell was selected as a SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE Summer Beach Read!!!

Look for more reviews, interviews and press features on the Bloodspell website. Check out the book trailer too in the Goodreads video section of my profile or on the Bloodspell website, and let me know what you think.

Enjoy Bloodspell!! :)

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Oct 29, 2011 Raihana rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Firstly a big thank you to Jkscommunications for sending me this book.

I really loved this book. It was definitely different than any other paranormal book dealing with vampires and witches. I loved the way Amalie Howard brought each and every character out. She showed the real person that they truly are inside. The main character, Victoria was interesting. She wasn't that sort of girl who new everything but you will always find that she wanted to do the right thing and never hurt anyone.
Angie wa...more

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May 31, 2011 Jamie Kline rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Review: I received this book as an ARC for review through the publicist and I was extremely excited to dive into it after reading the synopsis. Also, I absolutely fell in love with the cover of this book. I think it’s so gorgeous, one of the best I’ve seen so far this year!
I loved the characters in this book. Victoria “Tori” Warrick finds out on her 17th birthday that she is a witch. Not just any witch...more If you would like to check out more of my reviews, please visit my book review blog, Bookerella

Review: I received this book as an ARC for review through the publicist and I was extremely excited to dive into it after reading the synopsis. Also, I absolutely fell in love with the cover of this book. I think it’s so gorgeous, one of the best I’ve seen so far this year!
I loved the characters in this book. Victoria “Tori” Warrick finds out on her 17th birthday that she is a witch. Not just any witch, an extremely powerful one for which a prophecy foretold was coming. A revelation such as this would be enough to overwhelm anyone and at first Tori is extremely resistant to using her new-found powers. Throughout the book we really see her grow and mature, slowly embracing the magic that was handed down to her from her ancestors. I really enjoyed seeing her become more confident and she certainly was a great deal stronger than she gave herself credit for. Christian Devereux is a bit of a mystery at the beginning but we quickly learn more about who and what he is. Tori and Christian are drawn to each other almost immediately and I liked how their relationship developed slowly. It turns me off when a book has it’s main characters profess their love for each other within the first couple chapters, so I was glad that this book wasn’t like that. Their relationship grew slowly which made it very believable; you couldn’t help but want them to be happy together. You’ll see as you read the book though that Tori and Christian’s won’t come easily (and that’s all I’m saying about that!). All of the supporting characters added a lot of depth and mystery to the story, especially Tori’s friend Gabriel, and Christian’s brother, Lucian. I think you’ll definitely see why I loved the characters so much when you read the book.
I liked the author’s writing style; it really sucked me in and I had trouble putting this book down! The only real complaint I had was that within the same chapter, even within a few paragraphs, the point of view would change from Tori, to Chrstian, and then to Gabriel. It got a little confusing at times. I prefer when a book sticks with one character for a chapter, or at least uses a page break before moving on to another character. I can say though that at least you get a good idea of what everyone’s thinking at a specific moment in time when you jump around to different characters; you aren’t left wondering what the other person was thinking/feeling at that intense part of the book.
I found this book to have a unique storyline, despite the fact that it involves the usual supernatural creatures. Tori’s having inherited the “black blood” from her ancestors and the fact that the blood kind of had a mind of it’s own was really interesting. My favorite part of the entire book was the ending. I can’t even describe how amazing it was, it had my blood pounding and I refused to put the book down until I finished it. It stayed with me for awhile after I had flipped the last page. Definitely the most intense scene I’ve read in a long time!
To finish out my review, I'd like to share one of my favorite quotes from the book:
"A wise friend once told me 'you are who you are.'" Victoria traced a line from the scar on the corner of his eyebrow across his cheekbone. "I know what you are, but I also know who you are too. And the 'who' is the part that defines us."
Overall I really enjoyed this book. The characters were amazing and several scenes had me on the edge of my seat, desperate to find out what happened next. I am hoping that there will be a sequel because I want more Tori and Christian! This is definitely one book that you don’t want to miss this year.

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Sep 20, 2011 Regina rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2011

I have to say that i have a love-hate relationship with this book. The story was very interesting and quite original for the paranormal genre that is flooding the YA books nowadays. I have to say i did enjoy it a lot. so why only 3 stars? Its probably because in the middle of the book i grew tired of the "i love you but i cant love you, so lets break up and make up, break up and make up" repetitiveness of the relationship between Victoria and Christian.Seriously it got so bad i contemplated just...more

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May 10, 2013 Sally-Anne rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: netgalley-edelweiss, read-paranormal

This and my other reviews can be found at http://sally-annereviews.blogspot.co.uk/

Thanks to Netgalley and Langdon Street Press for giving me this book to review.

Victoria Warrick has always known she is different from everyone at her school but when a boy takes his bullying to far, she somehow but them both in hospital. On her 17th birthday she is given a journal that belonged to her grandmother which tells her about an ancestor of hers and discovers that she is a witch with dangerous blood power...more

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Jun 22, 2011 Jen (A Book and a Latte) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: own-arc, signed-by-author

Review from my blog: A Book and a Latte

Dark. Thrilling. A fantastic debut!

I'm not really sure what I was expecting when I read the synopsis, but I got way more than I bargained for with Bloodspell! Amalie Howard turned a now seemingly common topic of vampires and witches and made it extraordinary. The mythology that she weaves into the story is fantastic. The plot is complex, full of action, and does not shy away from the dark aspects of vampires and magic.

To my delight, Bloodspell did not read...more

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Apr 30, 2013 Jenn rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: cover-love, fantasy, ebooks, reading-challenge-13, netgalley, young-adult, withcraft-and-wizardry, vampires, series, annoying-protagonist

Actual rating: 2.5

I wanted to like this book a lot more than I did. I mean, look at that cover! It’s so pretty! But alas, Bloodspell did not live up to its prettiness.

The book seemed to have an interesting premise: girl discovers that she’s not only a witch, but a cursed witch. With her new powers comes her family history and all of the sworn eternal enemies as well, not to mention, she bleeds black blood.

Interesting, right? Well, kinda.

This book follows the premise of tons of other YA books ou...more

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Jul 02, 2011 bibliophile brouhaha rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: arc, blog-tour, own, paranormal-young-adult-fiction, urban-fantasy, vampires, young-adult-fiction

To be honest, the synopsis doesn't do the book justice. And to be fair, the book shares similar plot devices with other books which feature an 'outsider' female and a vampire male love interest. I've read those books and their fallen angel counterparts. It made me nervous to pick this book up for that reason, as I've found some of those other YA offerings to be rather boring.

Here's the difference between them and Amalie Howard's Bloospell: her writing is better, her characters more dynamic, and...more

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Jun 01, 2011 Precious rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites

Originally posted at Fragments of Life.

Victoria – Tori – was an outcast at her school. She never really thought much about it. But what she didn't know then was that there was more to it. On her seventeenth birthday, her aunt Holly gave her a gift from her grandmother. The journal inside it held her family’s history and secret. She found out that she was a strong witch just like her ancestors. She struggled to accept this reality, even coming to the point that she intentionally stayed away from...more Originally posted at Fragments of Life.

Victoria – Tori – was an outcast at her school. She never really thought much about it. But what she didn't know then was that there was more to it. On her seventeenth birthday, her aunt Holly gave her a gift from her grandmother. The journal inside it held her family’s history and secret. She found out that she was a strong witch just like her ancestors. She struggled to accept this reality, even coming to the point that she intentionally stayed away from the journal and kept herself busy so that she would not think about it.

I have read novels about vampires and witches loathing each other but nothing comes close to Bloodspell. The history between vampires and witches that Howard weaved was captivating and heart-wrenching. I enjoyed reading about Tori’s ancestry. The journal itself generated so much intrigue that it has become one of the things that I looked forward to.

Tori’s blood was dangerous, craving spilled blood, death and sacrifice. It sang of dark desires and dark pleasures, infusing Tori with its evil nature. Not wanting to be like her ancestor, she struggled to control the blood, to prove that she was the master. I found Tori very human despite her gifts. She had that careful, sincere and concerned spark inside her that never vanished even as she embraced her powers. She sided with caution and refused to give in to her blood.

Tori and Christian’s relationship was a difficult one. Aside from it being forbidden, both of them were experiencing the strain between them as they both struggled to control their inner demons. Their moments together were so sweet that they made me smile. But at other times, I was gripping the book, emotionally aching from their problems. Christian craved Tori’s blood and he had to reign in the beast inside him, to make sure that he never slipped whenever they were together. Tori knew that her blood wanted to kill – even Christian – and took precautions too.

The action in Bloodspell was written well. It was as savage, inhuman and magical as the characters. I loved how the scenes reflected the true nature of vampires and witches. The aftermath of the fight scenes were also shown. During these scenes, the emotions of the characters, particularly Tori’s, were explored. Tori often felt disgust and fear as she remembered her joy at killing and winning. She was still vulnerable inside even though she was strong. The drawbacks of being a witch was as great as her power.

Bloodspell is a captivating tale of forbidden love bloodlust and danger. Deliciously dark, fast paced and beautifully written, this novel will get the attention of paranormal romance readers. I highly recommend this! This reminded me of Vampire Diaries (the TV series) when it comes to suspense, action and unpredictability.(less)

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Apr 26, 2011 Laura YA indie princess rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal, 2011, arc, for-review, signed, vampires, witches, books-i-own, paperback

4.5 STARS

Bloodspell is more than just your average YA vampire novel. Amalie Howard took something as unoriginal as vampire's and made in to something original and I love her take of vamps and witches.

The story begings with Victoria on her 17th birthday and what her aunt Holly gives her as a present from her dead grandma she recives a music box,Journal and a amulet necklace.As her day at school starts her powers start to manifest and she has no idea what is happening to her then comes the accide...more

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Apr 21, 2011 Dobby rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I don't typically write reviews (other than starring them) but I couldn't put this book down. Reading anything in a day is a big effort for me, but I really wanted to finish this. Writing was great, characters kept me guessing, and the plot had lots of twists and turns. What took me by surprise about this novel was its complexity, yet the story was still easy to get through. It just worked. Big fan also of multiple perspectives, like Cassandra Clare's books. Definitely recommended!

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May 31, 2011 Stacy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: from-publisher-author, teen-book-scene

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I really enjoyed BLOODSPELL, It was unique with a great mix of dark elements. The main character Victoria (Tori) was strong and willful. She is thrust into a world she had no idea that existed and to top it off she is more powerful then anyone could imagine but she didn't take anything sitting down and was determined to come out on the good side. Christian Devereux is an old vampire that refuses to give up his humanity. Although a relationship...more

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Dec 05, 2011 Adrienne rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Jul 12, 2011 May rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I got this as an ARC. It's a great book... It's about a girl who finds out that she's a witch on her 17th bday. Yes, there are witches and vampires in this book but it's not another silly YA book. The writing is terrific and the characters are great and have real chemistry with each other. The summary on the book cover doesn't describe how terrific the plot is.

Definitely looking foward to more books by Amalie Howard!

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Apr 25, 2013 Kat rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Kat's Review

I love the premise of this book. Witch with incredible power meets vampire who harbors his own secrets. In many books the vampires have the ultimate power, but in this one it's the witch who holds the control.

Victoria grows up unaware of her powers, until she inherits a necklace and a journal on her birthday that explains what she is and the nature of her powers. It also opens her eyes to the creatures that inhabit the world around her. At her new school, witches, werewolves and vam...more

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Apr 22, 2013 Emily Alburns rated it 4 of 5 stars

I requested this ebook on Netgalley.com for an honest review.

Four Stars, 0 Flames

After the tragic death of her parents, Victoria Warrick moved in with her grandmother's best friend, Holly. Starting her junior year in a new school with no friends and viewed as a freak isn't easy, especially since Victoria feels that she's different. On her 17th birthday she is given an old family heirloom from her grandmother, a music box and an antique amulet. Within the music box are letters, some of them obvio...more I requested this ebook on Netgalley.com for an honest review.

Four Stars, 0 Flames

After the tragic death of her parents, Victoria Warrick moved in with her grandmother's best friend, Holly. Starting her junior year in a new school with no friends and viewed as a freak isn't easy, especially since Victoria feels that she's different. On her 17th birthday she is given an old family heirloom from her grandmother, a music box and an antique amulet. Within the music box are letters, some of them obviously very old. But the one on top is from her grandmother, and the message is not what Tory was expecting to read. Traditionally, in the Warrick family, the women of the family experienced a great change at the age of 17, a beginning and end. Of what you ask? That's what Tory wants to know.

Suddenly strange things begin to happen around Tory. She can read people's minds, even her cat Leto can communicate with her. Of course, he is a supernatural being as well...a familiar if you will. Tory is a witch, descended from a long line of powerful female witches and part of a prophecy of doom. Then one day she meets a young man whom she feels an instant connection with. Unfortunately, he doesn't seem to feel the same way, yet he can't seem to leave Tory alone.

Christian Devereux is much more than he seems; he is a vampire from the Royal House of Devereux, a prince who gave his throne to his twin brother Lucian. Christian is content to live a relatively peaceful life away from the politics and the Council in Paris. As far as he knows he is the only vampire in the area. When he meets Victoria he feels drawn to her, her blood seems to call to him. But she's a witch, and a union between a witch and vampire is expressly forbidden by the Council. Once he realizes who she is, who's descendant she is, he knows there can be nothing between them. If only he could stay away.

Ms. Howard engages the reader from page one and leads you through a world filled with intrigue, jealousy, betrayal and the ultimate sacrifice of love. I have read a lot of vampire stories, both young adult and adult. Bloodspell manages to add a new element to the genre. Victoria is a strong female lead who struggles with the knowledge that she was right, there is something different about her, while coping with the mesmerizing pull her magic has over her. The chemistry between Tory and Christian is hot without being cheesy or cliche. The internal conflict for Christian and how he decided to overcome his misgivings to be with Tory is sigh worthy. I like how Ms. Howard kept the flashbacks tidy and clear. Tory reads letters and a journal her ancestor kept detailing the powers she had and the consequences of using that power. A riveting tale of the constant balancing act we perform each day when trying to live a life on the right path. Evil is tempting and seems to be the easy way, but Tory fights...does she win? Read the book to find out! I promise you'll enjoy it! I give Bloodspell 4 Stars, 0 Flames. I cannot wait to read the next book in Ms. Howard's Bloodspell series.(less)

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Apr 17, 2013 Fangs for the Fantasy rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I can’t. It’s no use, I just can’t finish this book. The characters, their contrived, useless conflicts, the intriguing world that is hopelessly undeveloped and, above all, the immense cliché abuse just defeat me, Not only can I not finish this book but, since I was tempted to DNF it after a mere 10%, going any further would be unfair to the other DNF books that I finally gave up on.

Now, saying you’re tempted to give up by 10% is pretty extreme – but this book begins with so many of the classic...more

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Mar 21, 2013 Erika Gill rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Basically it's Twilight, but Twilight if Bella Swan had a personality, backbone, power of her own, and no parents.

I also couldn't get over the fact that the main male character's name was Christian, which is the name E.L. James used in her fanfic version of Twilight-turned-published erotica novel Fifty Shades of Grey.

Also the character Angie kept making me think of Angela, in Twilight. Both shy, though ultimately different.

The strange thing is I didn't dislike this book, I thought it was an ent...more Basically it's Twilight, but Twilight if Bella Swan had a personality, backbone, power of her own, and no parents.

I also couldn't get over the fact that the main male character's name was Christian, which is the name E.L. James used in her fanfic version of Twilight-turned-published erotica novel Fifty Shades of Grey.

Also the character Angie kept making me think of Angela, in Twilight. Both shy, though ultimately different.

The strange thing is I didn't dislike this book, I thought it was an entertaining read, just one I had, you know, read before in different incarnations.(view spoiler)

Not to mention how by the middle of the book the characters (who are mostly all in high school) were regularly hanging out at this bar, where the 17 year old bar-tending protagonist would also hang when she wasn't at her apartment. Yes, you read all of that right. They all metamorphose into adults at some point, to the extent that it becomes totally unbelievable they're still in high school. Like why not just set it in the college placed conveniently adjacent to their school? Or cut it up and pace it more slowly over three books with more character development.

All in all, for someone who has never read Twilight, and likes witches and vampires, this book would be great. For someone who has, well, if you can count up more comparisons than I did I will present you with the highest of fives.(less)

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Mar 20, 2013 Cheryl M-M rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

It would have been interesting to see Howard explore the blood in connection with her heritage a little more deeply. What exactly makes it so powerful? Is there a genetic combination or link from the outside that makes it so omnipotent?
I didn't find the love story between the main character and Christian very convincing perhaps because he was very borderline ignorant in his approach to her.
That seems to be a plot element many authors in the YA genre are reproducing like bees to pollen and honey....more

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Mar 12, 2013 Sara Walker rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Bloodspell was intriguing book which plot captured my attention and made it difficult to put the book down. The forbidden romance, supernatural element and the love triangles all made for an interesting read. There were some parts that were some parts of the novel that I felt were copied from previous novels and TV shows. I did not enjoy the use of the familiar and the mention of Sabrina the Teenage Witch. I believe that the reference appeals to a younger audience and was misguided. I think that...more

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Mar 11, 2013 Anahita rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

It was warm to the touch. Strong. He would be strong enough for both of them. "Stay with me Victoria," he said. "Always".
Bloodspell by Amalie Howard

Bloodspell is a fun and great book, the only problem is, it reminds me too much of Twilight. We have the instant lovestory between Tori and Christian, with no really reason why. Then further in the book we see a love triangle between Tori, Christian and Gabriel. Do not understand me wrong, I liked the book, but to be honest it is a knock off of The...more

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Mar 06, 2013 SARIT rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I must admit this is my 1st time to read this kind of literature about vampires and witches (not that other books didn't mention this types and I have some knowledge of this lore). The book i well written from the aspect that the telling is fluent and active and you really want to know what next, so it is hard to stop from reading. It Just GRAB U !
I liked the idea that Amallie took the liberty not to stick to those old cliches which are typical to this genre.The main character - Tori - is young,...more

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Apr 19, 2012 Joe Lunievicz rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I'll put this out there up front. It took me a while to get to read Amalie Howard's Bloodspell. I picked up Bloodspell a few months ago but hadn't put it on the read-next list yet. I haven't read a supernatural story in a while and I wasn't looking to read one right now but… as things like this go sometimes I found myself without a book, ready to leave the front door on vacation for Florida when I saw Bloodspell on my shelf and it called to me. I love when that happens. From the first page this...more

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Dec 02, 2011 Romancing the Book rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal, ya

Reviewed By- April
Review Copy Provided By- Ebook by Publisher
Amalie Howard proves that there can be a new and unique twist to the ever-popular vampire/witch theme so prevalent in today’s Young Adult genre.

Strange things are beginning to happen to Victoria (Tori) Warrick and after a mysterious illness lands her in the hospital for a lengthy stay, she transfer to a new school to hopefully begin a new life. That life is beyond anything she could imagine and not in a good way.

On her 17th birthday,...more Reviewed By- April
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Amalie Howard proves that there can be a new and unique twist to the ever-popular vampire/witch theme so prevalent in today’s Young Adult genre.

Strange things are beginning to happen to Victoria (Tori) Warrick and after a mysterious illness lands her in the hospital for a lengthy stay, she transfer to a new school to hopefully begin a new life. That life is beyond anything she could imagine and not in a good way.

On her 17th birthday, Tori is given a gift from her deceased Grandmother via her Aunt Holly. The gift contains an old journal as well as powerful amulet tucked within an intricately carved wooden box. The journal tells a dark and haunting story of a long ago ancestor. Within these aged pages, Tori will find answers, as well as more disturbing questions to discover who she really is and what her destiny holds.

Within Tori blood, boils a curse and all-consuming power that she must learn to control, before it overtakes and controls her. Add to this realization the appearance of a mysterious and darkly handsome stranger and Tori will be in for the physical and emotional fight of her life.

Christian is a vampire and any type of relationship with a witch is strictly forbidden. However, the powerful pull and chemistry between Tori and Christian is impossible to ignore. Once Christian discovers who Tori is and exactly what her blood is capable of, he knows that he will stop at nothing to keep her safe – just as her enemies will stop at nothing to take her blood for their own.

Bloodspell is an amazing paranormal ride that grabbed me from the beginning and filled me with surprises and eagerness to fly through the pages to discover what was going to happen next. I loved the characterization of both Tori and Christian. They are both remarkably strong, courageous and brilliant. The story truly never had a lull in action and was filled with twist and turns. What made Bloodspell different than many other stories within this genre? It was darker and though it had the “forbidden love” theme to it, it was not the main plot of the story. There were no mushy “woe is me” types of thoughts throughout and the characters are incredibly mature, which kicks the story up another notch. In addition, the idea that blood can hold such powerful magic is intriguing, as well as the fact that this curse (or blessing) is carried on through the maternal blood line.

Readers will find themselves swept away within the complex, intricate and massively incredible and enjoyable story, Bloodspell, crafted by an amazingly talented author. Amalie Howard will blow minds with her debut work, which plays out like a veteran author’s works. She definitely has an amazing future ahead of her and I can’t wait to read what she releases next! I highly recommend Bloodspell to lovers of the paranormal – young adult or not.

Favorite Quote: This is a special birthday for Warrick women. It marks both an end and a beginning, the end of what we know and the beginning of what we are to become. Don’t fear it. Embrace it. You are a Warrick.

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Oct 17, 2011 Maggie rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book made my head ache the entire way.

I hate to be the type of person that does this, but yes, I could not help but see how nauseatingly similar this book was to the Twilight series. The only difference (yes, there IS a difference...) is that the girl actually isn't incapable. So at least there's that.

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Sep 28, 2011 Reading Teen rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I know most of you have read the Twilight series, well I haven't. I have a pretty good idea of the storyline though, and I know the writing was amazing because I have read The Host (which is one of my favorites) both by Stephanie Meyer.

So with that being said, I have a feeling for Twilight fans, this book is going to sound similar.

Boy meets girl at school
Girl sees boy at school
Instant attraction
Boy can smell girls blood (obviously, he is a vampire)
Girl's blood smells so different than every...more

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AMALIE HOWARD grew up on a small Caribbean island where she spent most of her childhood with her nose buried in a book or being a tomboy running around barefoot, shimmying up mango trees and dreaming of adventure. Traveling the globe, she has worked as a research assistant, marketing representative, teen speaker and global sales executive. In between writing novels and indulging her love of readin...more

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“I know what you are, but I also know who you are too. And the ‘who’ is the part that defines us.” — 23 people liked it

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