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Blood Tide

by Tess Oliver (Goodreads Author)

4.08 of 5 stars 4.08 · rating details · 209 ratings · 32 reviews

When four strangers move into Blackpool Cove the same week a tragic shipwreck befalls its shores, Trixie Muldoon waves it off as coincidence. Even the arrival of the appealing, young investigator, David Durham, does not convince her otherwise.

But when a girl disappears, it's obvious something sinister has gripped the quiet, coastal town, and it all leads back to the town'...more

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Published July 18th 2011 by Tess Oliver (first published July 17th 2011)

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Nov 30, 2011 Vickie Ramage rated it 4 of 5 stars

Tess Oliver is my favourite Author, so you can imagine my excitement when I got a copy of this. Blood Tide is a YA Vampire novel, set in the late 19th century. Admittedly I usually avoid Vampire novels like the plague but as this one is written by Tess I figured I'd make an exception. I made the right choice too - Blood Tide is (almost) as strong as the previous two I read (Bitterroot Crossing and Camille), and the main character is almost more likeable than Camille, which surprised me.

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Aug 27, 2011 Marsha rated it 5 of 5 stars

I am a sucker for a good mystery with a paranormal twist. "Blood Tide" definitely fits this bill and has the added bonus of being set in the late 1800's. Why is that an added bonus? Well, the books written about this period of time provide a little bit of history and are written centered around characters who have a moral character and innocence that you seldom find in characters today.

Trixie Muldoon lives with her grandparents on the east coast. While walking into town with her best friend, Pip...more

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Feb 10, 2013 Lindsey rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2013, 2-february, nook, stand-alone

This was an amazing book! I loved it! When I started this book I really had no idea what I was getting my self into. And now that I'm done I have no regrets reading it.

Tess Oliver has created a book with great characters. One moment you think you know the character but then they do something and it changes your view on that chacater. The way that tess has created the characters is done in a way that I love. These characters are amazing.

Trixie Muldoon lives with her grandparents at Blackpool Cov...more

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Sep 12, 2011 Sarah Snyder rated it 4 of 5 stars

Blood Tide is the story of a fictional coastal town that is being plagued by some dark and evil. The story is centered around a young girl, Trixie who finds herself in the center of all the drama. With Trixie, Oliver produces a strong and undeniably likable heroine. She’s a bit odd for her time, but readers are sure to delight in her no-nonsense attitude. She is one of those girls who do not wait to be rescued, she has no problem solving her own issues. She’s got strength for sure, but that does...more
Blood Tide is the story of a fictional coastal town that is being plagued by some dark and evil. The story is centered around a young girl, Trixie who finds herself in the center of all the drama. With Trixie, Oliver produces a strong and undeniably likable heroine. She’s a bit odd for her time, but readers are sure to delight in her no-nonsense attitude. She is one of those girls who do not wait to be rescued, she has no problem solving her own issues. She’s got strength for sure, but that doesn’t mean she is stand-offish. Trixie is also a warm and caring person that is easy to love. She also has a paranormal quality of her own; she can see a person’s aura (she calls it their “color”) and can instantly read their personality. I would have liked to see more done with her little talent; it really didn’t play that big of a part in the story. If there is a sequel I would really be interested in learning more about it.

I was rather fond of the majority of the cast; including Piper Louisa (Trixie’s best friend), the mysterious Beck and the sweet and protective David. My only complaint resides in the fact that Piper Louisa was absent from a great deal of the story. She is never present for the paranormal aspects of the book and that really saddened me. I felt like her reaction to this hidden world would have been priceless. Unfortunately, once the paranormal section of the book really takes off, so does Piper.

Although I wish Piper had more of a presence, Trixie does have the aid of two rather strapping young men, Beck and David. When the book first begins she meets three new young men and I did not really know who would be the major love interest. I kept my fingers crossed it would be Beck and thankfully that was the case. Beck, like Trixie is a likable character. He’s got the whole mysterious thing going for him and Trixie is instantly enamored with him. They clearly have chemistry and it was honestly a pleasure to read their scenes. I wouldn’t say I liked them more than Camille and Strider (from Oliver’s Camille), but they are enjoyable in their own right.

I also harbored a particular fondness for Trixie’s unusual pet, Finley. You see, Finley isn’t your conventional pet; he’s a pelican. But, Trixie is rather unusual herself.

The villains on the other hand were rather unimpressive. They were clearly evil, but they were also rather one dimensional. We were never really given much insight on them and therefore they are rather forgettable.

The plot held a healthy dose of excitement, love and spunk in Blood Tide and Trixie carries the story well. She’s a charming narrator that makes the story easy to read. I do not know if Oliver is planning on doing more with these characters, but I for one hope she does. I would love to see the story progress further and learn more about the cast. We meet some new characters towards the end of the book and I would love to see more of them as well.

On a final side note, I believe that Camille and Blood Tide take place in roughly the same time period. Who else thinks that there should be little crossover action? Believe me a story with Camille, Strider, Trixie and Beck would be phenomenal. Who knows, Camille could roll through Blackpool Cove while tracking down a wayward werewolf. Plus, Strider could totally pull into port. I am telling you it would be awesome. Trixie and Camille would be a rather unstoppable force - a "tiny huntress" and a "wicked genius". Alright, I know, leave the writing to the professionals. I will however keep my fingers crossed. Think about it Ms.Oliver.. that right there is pure gold :)(less)

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Sep 06, 2011 Fairytale Nerd rated it 4 of 5 stars

4.5 stars!

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WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT:
** spoilers ** This is a vampire story set in the 1800s. The story begins with a shipwreck in a small coast town called Blackpool Cove. At or about the same time as that shipwreck, a boy of eighteen, his father, and their minions moved into town. The town welcomed the newcomers with open arms until a girl went missing. It was later found out that the girl was buried alive. Suspicions arose. It happened that Trixie's grandm...more 4.5 stars!

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WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT:
** spoilers ** This is a vampire story set in the 1800s. The story begins with a shipwreck in a small coast town called Blackpool Cove. At or about the same time as that shipwreck, a boy of eighteen, his father, and their minions moved into town. The town welcomed the newcomers with open arms until a girl went missing. It was later found out that the girl was buried alive. Suspicions arose. It happened that Trixie's grandmother has gypsy blood, and can sense bad luck and bad weather, and she has a feeling that the new comers are the ones responsible for the town's misfortune. Moreover, two other boys moved into town. One was named David, a young investigator. David's eye color are not the same, and has half a pinky finger. The other was named Beck. Beck is handsome, has a scar on his face, and an earring. He looks like a pirate. Trixie felt a connection with him, however, there is something very mysterious about him. He vanished in a blink of an eye. He seems to hear Trixie's screams when she was in danger. Trixie found out that Beck and the other newcomers are not humans. They are vampires. Except for Beck, the "bad vampires" feed on humans. Also, David is a dhampir, the half human, half vampire vampire hunter. Trixie found out that "bad vampires" and are actually the ones responsible for the shipwreck. They needed to feed and so they killed people, but made it appear that it was a shipwreck so no one would suspect. With the vampires in town, their small town is in grave danger. Now, Trixie, Beck, and David must do some serious vampire hunting to make their town safe again. ** spoilers end **

LOVE:
There are some seriously witty and funny lines in this book! I found myself smiling at some parts of the story. I especially loved the part when Trixie tried to test the theory that vampires have a counting obsession. (Reminds me of Count Dracula of Sesame Street!) She actually sprinkled seeds on the table just to see if Beck would count them. That part was so cute it easily became my favorite part of the book! I also love the friendship between Beck and David. I loved their friendly banter. I do think they have a complicated friendship - the vampire and the vampire hunter. Nevertheless, they remain good friends and would do anything to protect each other. And of course, the romance, this book contains some sweet, old-fashioned romance. There's nothing beyond little kisses, so this book is good even for young teens.

NO LOVE:
I would have to say that I did not like the middle part of the book. It was a bit dragging honestly. I wanted to browse through the pages. For me, there were too many talking and spying scenes. I wanted to see some vampire action. But that is just me. Maybe I just get bored easily. Some might see it as good suspense and world building in a book.

FAVORITE CHARACTER:
Trixie! I love her. She is actually someone I would love to be friends with. She is simple and easy going. She is independent, witty and sarcastic. Unlike other YA heroines, Trixie's sarcasm is not bordering on "rude." She also loves her grandparents and would do anything for them.

FAVORITE LINE:
A sparkle gleamed in Beck's dark eyes. "Trixie, are you trying to get me to count those seeds?"

MUSINGS:
Honestly, I am sick of vampires! There are just too many books about them already! When I found out that this book is about vampires, I didn't feel like reading it anymore. Good thing I continued reading it! The book is light and fun. There is actually none of those gory bloodsucking scenes, unless you count the part where Beck was feeding on the birds. The writing is not choppy, and the the story transition is very smooth. This is my first Tess Oliver book, and I will definitely read her other books.(less)

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Aug 05, 2011 Amber rated it 5 of 5 stars

What can I say...she's done it again... Tess Oliver has wowed me! I can seriously say that she is in my top 5 favorite authors of all time! Such amazing work on all four of her novels AND at the end of Blood Tide there's a chapter for Camille #2!! I wrote her an email a long time ago practically BEGGING her to turn Camille into a series and I literally jumped up and down when I discovered that she did!!! It made my week!

Anyway, back to Blood Tide. In this 19th century period book, Trixie (short...more

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Jan 23, 2012 April rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012-reads

Yes, this is another vampire romance! I did like Trixie as she is a very strong character and I liked her attitude. Trouble comes to the small fishing village with the nighttime shipwreck with all hands lost.

Then 4 strangers appear in town, Trixie feels that there is trouble but isn't sure what. She has the ability to determine a persons nature by seeing their, "colors". She is always hoping to meet the one man whose colors will mingle and compliment hers, when she meets Beck she thinks that is...more

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Sep 22, 2011 Kimberly rated it 5 of 5 stars

I will start by saying this book was phenomenal. Tess Oliver takes us back to 1880 to the small coastal town of Blackpool Cove. Unlike most books I have read this author gives you just enough at certain points to make you want to keep reading. once I caught on to the fact that grandma was hiding something I was dying to know so I keep reading, only to find an even bigger secret. The amount of love that is shared among these characters is breath taking. The big reveal will leave you shocked, but...more

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Jul 23, 2012 Natalie rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal, kindle, young-adult

As Tess Oliver goes, this was one of my least favorites. I liked the characters and the writing was up to par, I just didn't dig the story. It's (another) vampire love story, but what bothered me about this one was no mention is made about the fact that Beck will never die. He's going to be 18 forever and they just act like that's not a big deal. Or maybe in this one, vampires can age because they can apparently have children. I was just a little confused about how it was all going to work out....more

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Sep 14, 2012 Jenny rated it 5 of 5 stars

I have a trend of rating Tess Oliver's books with 5/5 stars because they are just a pinch of everything that I love. Her formula is similar in all her stories but the plots and characters make each one unique and its own place holder on my favorite shelf.

Blood Tide is no different. Interesting heroine that has you can relate too and yet without the annoying quirks that most lead young woman seem to have that allows for the hero to come dashing in. This hero is scarred, which makes him beyond ap...more

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May 06, 2012 Himesugar rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Trixie, a young girl, living in a small village gets pulled into a tale of danger and lust. When four strangers come to the villiage after a ship wreck that has no survivors, trouble descends the villiage.
Two of the men are well presented, the perfect of gentlemen as such. The other two could not be more opposite. Shabby with that rough edge that would make people avoid them. Beck, one of the shabby men, however dangerous he seems, takes the interest of...more

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Nov 25, 2011 Lindsay (The Violet Hour) added it

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This, along with ALL the reviews posted on my Goodreads account, was originally posted on my blog, The Violet Hour.

I was contacted by author Tess Oliver because she had seen my review of her book CAMILLE, and thought I would enjoy her 2011 offering, BLOOD TIDE. I was so excited! And she was totally right. I loved it! I love her style of writing. It helps me fall effortlessly into her stories. I pictured this entire book in my head as a movie (particularly like the end of Pride & Prejudice (2...more This, along with ALL the reviews posted on my Goodreads account, was originally posted on my blog, The Violet Hour.

I was contacted by author Tess Oliver because she had seen my review of her book CAMILLE, and thought I would enjoy her 2011 offering, BLOOD TIDE. I was so excited! And she was totally right. I loved it! I love her style of writing. It helps me fall effortlessly into her stories. I pictured this entire book in my head as a movie (particularly like the end of Pride & Prejudice (2005) when Darcy is walking toward Elizabeth in the mist - gorgeous!).

Trixie was a sweet and loving girl with a stubborn streak. She lived with her grandparents, who I wanted to hug. They were just so charming and endearing. Throughout the story, they made me miss my own grandparents. The grandmother was Romani, and I think she added an extra mysterious element to the mix. I would love to have more of her flair if this continues into another book. Trixie's grandfather was a reluctantly retired fisherman that still enjoyed the solitude of going out on his boat during the day. This bit of background sets the tone for the whole story, and an explanation of the title.

I loved all the characters in this book, minus the villains, of course. My favorite was probably Beck. Dangerous, scarred and beautiful. I fell head over heels for this guy from his first appearance. His very presence in the town was unsettling, especially for Trixie. Their first encounter didn't go over so well, but she was captivated by their next meeting, and I can't say that I blame her. Beck had some of the most sincerely romantic lines I've read in a long time. There is just SO MUCH to this story that I could probably talk about it for hours. I seriously love it. The characters had depth and personality, and the layering of elements took it to another level. Just when I thought I had it figured out, Oliver threw in another twist that I didn't see coming, and I loved that!

The revelation at the end was awesome. It just made this 'one sit read' even more incredible. I'm am very much hoping that this will be a series because I NEED more Trixie and Beck. I feel that it was left very open to the possibility of continuing. I am a HUGE fan of Ms. Oliver, and I will read any and everything she releases.(less)

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Mar 21, 2013 Tracey rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: ya, ltmg

This was a LibraryThing Member Giveaway. Maybe I should really avoid young adult-aimed books. But I think even when I was a young adult I would have hated this nonsense ... There is little textual indication of when or where this takes place, apart from ships that when wrecked leave bits of wooden hull here and there - the novella description says 1880, and then someone finally says something about living in the United States. The main female characters are given names which, had I been cursed w...more

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Mar 23, 2012 Jennifer rated it 4 of 5 stars

When a ship wrecks on a sleepy coast, all passengers are found dead, and circumstances and events start taking a paranormal twist. Newcomers show up in the town and what they bring with them is nothing short of evil. Trixie has a "gift" of her own, she can see aura's, so with the help Beck and David, a shocking secret is about to be exposed.

I LOVED this read for so many reasons! I loved that it was set in the 1800's, loved the friendship between Trixie and Piper, that Trixie has a pet pelican w...more

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Sep 16, 2011 Patrice rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebooks

3.5 stars - Worth the $2.99 I paid for it. I purchased this book without really reading the synopsis (Tess Oliver also wrote, "Camille" which I really enjoyed) and I liked learning the secrets along with the main character. It was pretty predictable, but a fun read. *I did find it odd that Trixie's (cringe) age and description were not mentioned in the beginning of the book.

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Sep 10, 2011 Diana rated it 5 of 5 stars

Tess Oliver gave paranormal romance a new unexpected twist. The story and the characters were loveable. The only problem I found with the story is that there are no more boys like the main character, Beck in the world. So if you don't mind falling helplessly for a fictional character then this is a must read.

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Apr 17, 2012 Melody Anne rated it 4 of 5 stars

I was impressed with this book. It had strong characters and was written well. The ony thing I didn't like is that I would've liked to have had an epilogue to know how things turn out. It had a good ending, but left you wondering what would happen with them. Great characters. Great book. I would highly recommend.

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Aug 02, 2011 Megan rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: indie-selfpub

A little historical paranormal romance? No thanks! Oh, Tess Oliver wrote it? OK then, don't mind if I do!

PS: to all indie authors, PLEASE find a grammar-minded friend to proof your work. There's really no reason to allow except/accept, there/their, rod/wrought, etc. to make it into your final product.

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Sep 22, 2011 Robin rated it 5 of 5 stars

Once again I don't normally like period pieces of work, but I soon got past that. I soooo enjoyed this book and it closed up nicely, but left room for further books. I loved Beck and David. The way the story was told is very captivating. It is one to pick up and read.

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Sep 13, 2011 Angelic rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I won this book from librarything member giveaway..

This was an intersecting book. It kept me wanting more. The suspense of what was going on drove nuts. I had to know. The what? Why? Who? And ohhhh!! Griped me and didn't let go.. Beautifully written and flows nicely. The characters are interesting and never lacked depth. Finley is by far my favorite character.. Lol.

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Sep 06, 2011 Ally rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book was cute and really fun to read. I loved the characters and I really loved Finley :) definitely one of my favorite books by Tess Oliver :) I absolutely recommend it (:

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Jun 30, 2012 Kendra rated it 5 of 5 stars

this was a good one, but i don't really remember much from it =/ hmmm i guess I'm gonna have to read it again to remember why i instantly remember it with a smile haha

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Jun 18, 2012 Hafiza rated it 4 of 5 stars

Enjoyable Historical Paranormal YA romance.
I liked the heroine.
The foggy cove setting was nicely atmospheric.
Not deep reading but pleasant way to pass a few hours.

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Oct 31, 2011 Erika rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2011

I haven't read a book that sticks to the world the author created in this time period done this well in a long time. I really couldn't get enough of the intruige in the book that had me guessing with each flip of the page.

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Sep 27, 2012 Read for your future! rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Jan 02, 2013 Jen rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I enjoyed this book for what it was, another quick read into the paranormal world. The book is very similar to other plot lines I've read. Non-popular girl falls for handsome, standoffish, unattainable boy. Boy apparently has secret and girl finds out, then they fight the villain and live happily ever after. It wasn't the best book I've ever read, but it was entertaining and definitely wasn’t the worst book I’ve ever read.

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Jun 24, 2012 Heather Dobkowski rated it 4 of 5 stars

It had my attention from the beginning. I couldn't put it down.

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Mar 21, 2012 Bethaney rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

better than twilight.

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Feb 29, 2012 Tanya rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 1-nook

This one was much better than the first Tess Oliver book I read. The protagonist was smart and funny and had a few tricks up her sleeve even if they were a little misplaced at times.

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Aug 31, 2012 Kelly rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book is listed as YA and I didnt realize that when I purchased it..but I read it anyway. Decent story, I liked the characters, easy read...perfect paranormal love story for teens!

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