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Freeblood
Secrets and lies have surrounded 21-year-old Quinn Zauber since a vampire killed her mother and brother a year ago. Jo-Jo Huang, her best friend and roommate, has offered steady support, even going along with Quinn’s crazy ghost-hunting schemes. Now Jo-Jo has been kidnapped, and clues point to an audio recorder the roomies placed in Portland’s notorious underground tunnels. With her naïve cousin Kasey riding shotgun and an old attraction, paranormal investigator Del Whelan, imposing his own brand of help, Quinn searches for Jo-Jo, fights supernaturals, and strives to keep her horrible secrets under wraps. What Quinn doesn’t realize is that her witch bloodline makes her of special interest to one of the deadliest vampires around.
348 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 22, 2011
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Marny Copal
1 book52 followersBooks, school, and farm animals kept Marny Copal busy as a kid in Central Oregon. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from the University of Oregon, she worked in archaeology and freelance writing. She lives in Eugene with her husband. No farm animals in their residential neighborhood, but plenty of deer, raccoons, possums, and cats keep her company as she works on her latest writing project.
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February 25, 2013
There is plenty of blood, guts and gore for all of you gruesome horror lovers.
What does it take to kill a vampire? Are the stories you've heard really true?
Freebloods - drink from the same vampire no more than twice and have powers.
Fastbloods - drank more than two times and are bound to the vampire they fed from.
Kasey asked Quinn, her cousin. about the cell phone she had found. She played the message back and it was Jo Jo telling Quinn that they captured something on the recorder they had hidden in the Portland Underground. They were hoping to find some paranormal activity.
They went to meet her, and saw her snatched right in front of them. Quinn fought hard and did some damage, but she was outnumbered and they had powers too. Kasey wanted to call the police, but Quinn said no. The kidnappers were not human, they were vassals, someone that vampires feed on. The police would be useless against them.
Quinn had found out about the supernatural when her mother and brother were killed, but Kasey was unaware of any of the details.
Kasey convinced Quinn to let her help. She was very good at manipulating people, when she wanted something. They were going to Confluence, a club where the supernatural hang out. Quinn knew a vampire there who might be able to help.
She ran into William Kiigemagi, a warlock she had made an enemy of some time ago. Quinn sensed that he knew something of Jo Jo's kidnapping, which was bad news for Jo Jo.
Del was there too. He said that he wanted to help, but she didn't want his help. Nate ran the club and it was his help she wanted. Nate told Quinn to leave it alone, that the Portland Vampire Council would handle it. She talked him into helping anyway. He had helped her before and he required his usual payment. The name he gave her was a human name, Tyler Anderson.
Nate was going to keep his eye on her, whether she liked it or not. He had a soft spot in his non-beating heart for her. She had feelings for him too, but he was a vampire and she was a human, albeit, with special powers.
Del followed her home. He had feelings for her, whether she wanted to acknowledge them or not. He told her he was in town, because magic was being used and the Order had sent him there to investigate. The Order was a secret group that studied paranormal activity that was above and beyond the norm. They were the police, judge and jury of the supernatural in the northwest United States. Nate had told her to keep them out of it, but she couldn't leave it alone. She needed Del's help.
He told her how careless she was. That he thought she had learned more at the Academy.
Kasey asked what Academy? Quinn would be forced to tell her everything.
What was going on and who was behind it? It had become obvious that they would stop at nothing to make it happen, so it had to be something really big. What price would be paid to prevent it and rescue Jo Jo?
4 STARS - Would Highly Recommend To Others
Quirky cover, but I like it. The title becomes apparent, almost as soon as you start reading the book.
The book is well written, easy to read and flows well.The plot is well-developed and will keep you guessing as to what comes next. It included things I have not seen in other vampire books, and that always counts as a huge plus to me.
Action packed from beginning to end. I could visualize the scenes playing out in my mind, because of watching Supernatural and Charmed on television. They are TV programs that deal with every kind of supernatural being you can think of, for those of you who have not heard of them.
When she talked about divining crystals, I immediately thought of Charmed. On Charmed, they use a crystal and map to locate people, they call it scrying.
Quinn is a kick ass and take names kind of character. She felt that, no matter what, she could and would do whatever was necessary to save her best friend. I am especially drawn to books where the lead character is a strong female. I rooted for Quinn, even though I felt she had one major character flaw, she.........
Kasey was a hoot. I can just imagine what it would be like to be around her. She won me over big time. She is manipulative and persuasive, wheedling her way into things that are bound to get her into trouble. She is full of life and afraid of nothing. When she wanted something, she wouldn't take no for an answer.
It is not always easy to choose which characters you will root for and which you hope get their comeuppance. Can a vampire be a nice guy?
I'm not sure how I felt about the ending. I sure didn't see it happening the way it did. I felt sad for Quinn. She suffered such pain and loss, that you cannot help but feel her anguish.
Nate or Del? I am curious to see who she will end up with. I will be patiently (lol) awaiting the next book. Marny Copal is working on Book II.
I received this book from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review.
What does it take to kill a vampire? Are the stories you've heard really true?
Freebloods - drink from the same vampire no more than twice and have powers.
Fastbloods - drank more than two times and are bound to the vampire they fed from.
Kasey asked Quinn, her cousin. about the cell phone she had found. She played the message back and it was Jo Jo telling Quinn that they captured something on the recorder they had hidden in the Portland Underground. They were hoping to find some paranormal activity.
They went to meet her, and saw her snatched right in front of them. Quinn fought hard and did some damage, but she was outnumbered and they had powers too. Kasey wanted to call the police, but Quinn said no. The kidnappers were not human, they were vassals, someone that vampires feed on. The police would be useless against them.
Quinn had found out about the supernatural when her mother and brother were killed, but Kasey was unaware of any of the details.
Kasey convinced Quinn to let her help. She was very good at manipulating people, when she wanted something. They were going to Confluence, a club where the supernatural hang out. Quinn knew a vampire there who might be able to help.
She ran into William Kiigemagi, a warlock she had made an enemy of some time ago. Quinn sensed that he knew something of Jo Jo's kidnapping, which was bad news for Jo Jo.
Del was there too. He said that he wanted to help, but she didn't want his help. Nate ran the club and it was his help she wanted. Nate told Quinn to leave it alone, that the Portland Vampire Council would handle it. She talked him into helping anyway. He had helped her before and he required his usual payment. The name he gave her was a human name, Tyler Anderson.
Nate was going to keep his eye on her, whether she liked it or not. He had a soft spot in his non-beating heart for her. She had feelings for him too, but he was a vampire and she was a human, albeit, with special powers.
Del followed her home. He had feelings for her, whether she wanted to acknowledge them or not. He told her he was in town, because magic was being used and the Order had sent him there to investigate. The Order was a secret group that studied paranormal activity that was above and beyond the norm. They were the police, judge and jury of the supernatural in the northwest United States. Nate had told her to keep them out of it, but she couldn't leave it alone. She needed Del's help.
He told her how careless she was. That he thought she had learned more at the Academy.
Kasey asked what Academy? Quinn would be forced to tell her everything.
What was going on and who was behind it? It had become obvious that they would stop at nothing to make it happen, so it had to be something really big. What price would be paid to prevent it and rescue Jo Jo?
4 STARS - Would Highly Recommend To Others
Quirky cover, but I like it. The title becomes apparent, almost as soon as you start reading the book.
The book is well written, easy to read and flows well.The plot is well-developed and will keep you guessing as to what comes next. It included things I have not seen in other vampire books, and that always counts as a huge plus to me.
Action packed from beginning to end. I could visualize the scenes playing out in my mind, because of watching Supernatural and Charmed on television. They are TV programs that deal with every kind of supernatural being you can think of, for those of you who have not heard of them.
When she talked about divining crystals, I immediately thought of Charmed. On Charmed, they use a crystal and map to locate people, they call it scrying.
Quinn is a kick ass and take names kind of character. She felt that, no matter what, she could and would do whatever was necessary to save her best friend. I am especially drawn to books where the lead character is a strong female. I rooted for Quinn, even though I felt she had one major character flaw, she.........
Kasey was a hoot. I can just imagine what it would be like to be around her. She won me over big time. She is manipulative and persuasive, wheedling her way into things that are bound to get her into trouble. She is full of life and afraid of nothing. When she wanted something, she wouldn't take no for an answer.
It is not always easy to choose which characters you will root for and which you hope get their comeuppance. Can a vampire be a nice guy?
I'm not sure how I felt about the ending. I sure didn't see it happening the way it did. I felt sad for Quinn. She suffered such pain and loss, that you cannot help but feel her anguish.
Nate or Del? I am curious to see who she will end up with. I will be patiently (lol) awaiting the next book. Marny Copal is working on Book II.
I received this book from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review.
December 9, 2011
Freeblood by Marny Copal has its own unique twist on the vampire. In this world, humans that drink vampire blood fall into two categories, fastbloods or freebloods. If a human feeds on a single vampire’s blood three times in a row, they become bound to that vampire until the blood leaves their system. These are referred to as fastbloods, or vassals. Freebloods are more on the fringe of society, because they are bound to no one, and they have to switch their source of their blood on a constant basis to prevent becoming a fastblood.
At the beginning of Freeblood, Quinn and her cousin Kasey were on their way to meet Jo-Jo, when a group of fastblood kidnaps her in front of their eyes. This leads Quinn on a mission to rescue Jo-Jo, before anything happens to her. While searching for information, Quinn runs into her old instructor from the Order, Del Whelan. The Order is pretty much the supernatural policy dealing with anything that is supernatural and a risk to humans in the area. Del is investigating a magical disturbance in town, but he forces Quinn to take his help. Quinn is very stubborn, and likes to work alone, so as you can guess being forced to work with others is not her favorite game plan.
I really liked the world that Marny Copal created in Freeblood. While Quinn is far from perfect, she is a very strong female character. There are many real issues mixed into the fabric of the story of Freeblood, one of those being addiction. Vampire blood is highly addictive, and freebloods are for lack of a better word, junkies. Del Whelan is a very compatible strong male lead for Quinn. The biggest issue is Del wanting to take care of Quinn, and Quinn wanting to take care of herself. It leads to some very likable chemistry between them. I really hope Marny Copal continues this series, so I can know what happens between those two.
I would have to say, anyone who likes a strong female who takes the lead, Freeblood is going to be a great read. I would have to compare her to a slightly dark version of Buffy, or even Val from the Demon Underground series. There are also a few evil vampires to hate along the way. This book is very well written, and very enjoyable. I enjoyed Freeblood immensely and had a hard time setting it down. Big thanks to Marny for letting review Freeblood!
**Unabridged Bookshelf received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review**
At the beginning of Freeblood, Quinn and her cousin Kasey were on their way to meet Jo-Jo, when a group of fastblood kidnaps her in front of their eyes. This leads Quinn on a mission to rescue Jo-Jo, before anything happens to her. While searching for information, Quinn runs into her old instructor from the Order, Del Whelan. The Order is pretty much the supernatural policy dealing with anything that is supernatural and a risk to humans in the area. Del is investigating a magical disturbance in town, but he forces Quinn to take his help. Quinn is very stubborn, and likes to work alone, so as you can guess being forced to work with others is not her favorite game plan.
I really liked the world that Marny Copal created in Freeblood. While Quinn is far from perfect, she is a very strong female character. There are many real issues mixed into the fabric of the story of Freeblood, one of those being addiction. Vampire blood is highly addictive, and freebloods are for lack of a better word, junkies. Del Whelan is a very compatible strong male lead for Quinn. The biggest issue is Del wanting to take care of Quinn, and Quinn wanting to take care of herself. It leads to some very likable chemistry between them. I really hope Marny Copal continues this series, so I can know what happens between those two.
I would have to say, anyone who likes a strong female who takes the lead, Freeblood is going to be a great read. I would have to compare her to a slightly dark version of Buffy, or even Val from the Demon Underground series. There are also a few evil vampires to hate along the way. This book is very well written, and very enjoyable. I enjoyed Freeblood immensely and had a hard time setting it down. Big thanks to Marny for letting review Freeblood!
**Unabridged Bookshelf received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review**
December 5, 2011
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Freeblood, is a rather interesting take on vampires and their servants. In Copal's universe vampires can create Fastbloods, which happens when a mortal drinks from a vampire three time and they become under that vampires control. A Freeblood however is someone who drinks vampire blood, but not the necessary three times from the same vampire. This allows Freebloods the added benefits of speed and healing, but without that pesky compulsion to listen to a vampires orders.
The story centers around Quinn, a seemingly ordinary girl, who watches her friend Jo-Jo get kidnapped. Quinn's cousin Kasey was there at the time and ends up refusing to be left behind while Quinn tries to find her friend. Quinn turns out to be anything but ordinary, and turns out to have had many experiences with the supernatural that she never told Kasey about.
There were a couple of things in this book that for lack of a better word, annoyed me at times. The primary annoyance throughout the book was often how the characters perceived situations and their subsequent actions. Kasey, who has never been exposed to the supernatural, is highly judgemental about things she doesn't understand forces herself into situations she really has no business being in. I realize she is a younger character, and it was probably the intention of the author to have her be a little on the annoying side, and it worked.
Quinn also became a subject of annoyance for me, I often times felt she acted first and thought about her actions only after they resulted in detriment. She has kind of this warped sense of "I'm the only one who can fix things, and I don't need anything from anyone, I can make it on my own", which is fine well and good, except she wasn't alone, and her actions directly affected and harmed other people. That being said, by the time I got to the end of the book, I understood Quinn more and her actions, and those of you who read the book will understand what I mean.
Another characters in the book is Del. He works for the Order, which is basically an organization that tries to police the supernatural community from getting to out of control. Del is not a bad guy, and as the book progresses I did end up liking him, I genuinely think he has the best intentions and does his best to protect his friends as well as serve the Order. I think the Order, and Del often suffer from what I can "black and white" syndrome. Where they only see things one way or the other, either you abide by what they believe or you are wrong and/or evil. They really are lacking in the areas of gray, and in my opinion the world exists in shades of gray, there is seldom a situation that is only black and white. But besides that I think Del was a good character and does pretty right by Quinn.
The book itself is well written, even the characters who annoyed me in various parts of the book are all written quite well. The book is easy to follow along with, filled with action, and generally a good book and read. I think it's possible this book would be acceptable for upper YA audiences, as the episodes of violence aren't horribly gruesome, and there is no real romance and certainly no sex in the book. I think readers of urban fantasy would also enjoy this book, but as mentioned before if you are looking for romance this isn't the book for you. Overall I would say solid book.
Freeblood, is a rather interesting take on vampires and their servants. In Copal's universe vampires can create Fastbloods, which happens when a mortal drinks from a vampire three time and they become under that vampires control. A Freeblood however is someone who drinks vampire blood, but not the necessary three times from the same vampire. This allows Freebloods the added benefits of speed and healing, but without that pesky compulsion to listen to a vampires orders.
The story centers around Quinn, a seemingly ordinary girl, who watches her friend Jo-Jo get kidnapped. Quinn's cousin Kasey was there at the time and ends up refusing to be left behind while Quinn tries to find her friend. Quinn turns out to be anything but ordinary, and turns out to have had many experiences with the supernatural that she never told Kasey about.
There were a couple of things in this book that for lack of a better word, annoyed me at times. The primary annoyance throughout the book was often how the characters perceived situations and their subsequent actions. Kasey, who has never been exposed to the supernatural, is highly judgemental about things she doesn't understand forces herself into situations she really has no business being in. I realize she is a younger character, and it was probably the intention of the author to have her be a little on the annoying side, and it worked.
Quinn also became a subject of annoyance for me, I often times felt she acted first and thought about her actions only after they resulted in detriment. She has kind of this warped sense of "I'm the only one who can fix things, and I don't need anything from anyone, I can make it on my own", which is fine well and good, except she wasn't alone, and her actions directly affected and harmed other people. That being said, by the time I got to the end of the book, I understood Quinn more and her actions, and those of you who read the book will understand what I mean.
Another characters in the book is Del. He works for the Order, which is basically an organization that tries to police the supernatural community from getting to out of control. Del is not a bad guy, and as the book progresses I did end up liking him, I genuinely think he has the best intentions and does his best to protect his friends as well as serve the Order. I think the Order, and Del often suffer from what I can "black and white" syndrome. Where they only see things one way or the other, either you abide by what they believe or you are wrong and/or evil. They really are lacking in the areas of gray, and in my opinion the world exists in shades of gray, there is seldom a situation that is only black and white. But besides that I think Del was a good character and does pretty right by Quinn.
The book itself is well written, even the characters who annoyed me in various parts of the book are all written quite well. The book is easy to follow along with, filled with action, and generally a good book and read. I think it's possible this book would be acceptable for upper YA audiences, as the episodes of violence aren't horribly gruesome, and there is no real romance and certainly no sex in the book. I think readers of urban fantasy would also enjoy this book, but as mentioned before if you are looking for romance this isn't the book for you. Overall I would say solid book.
December 9, 2012
Quinn’s busted. Her cousin Kasey received a text message that was meant for Quinn. It’s from her best friend Jo-Jo.
“Quinn, it’s Jo-Jo. You know that recorder we set last night? You’ll never believe what we caught. It’s more than an EVP. Meet me at Chockablock at six. I’ll bring my laptop and hit you with the details. Gotta run.”
Great. Just great. Her Aunt Renae would kill her if she let Kasey get involved in ghost hunting. She’s here staying with Quinn while she attends college. Besides, there’s much more going in and around the Portland Underground than just ghosts.
Kasey is persistent, and to placate her, Quinn lets her come along to meet Jo-Jo. They get there before her and as Jo-Jo’s crossing the street a vehicle races up and some goons jump out and grab her.
Quinn puts a hurt on some and Kasey jumps in, trying to help. There are too many and they take off with Jo-Jo.
If they’d been ordinary men, Quinn could’ve managed them, but they weren’t. They were vassals. Vassals are people who’ve drank the same vampires blood three or more times, binding them to that vampire and doing his bidding.
To keep Kasey safe, Quinn keeps her by her side. They’re going to have to enter the vampires world to get to the bottom of Jo-Jos kidnapping. And whether she likes it or not, she’s going to need Del’s help.
Quinn and Del have a shared past and still have feelings for each other. They also have secrets they’ve kept to themselves. If they’re to get Jo-Jo back alive, keep Kasey safe, and stay alive themselves, they’ll need to trust each other.
Wow, does this book start with a bang and just keep packing it on.
You’ll get to go into a vampire club and meet some strange beings.
The vampires in this story are pretty vile. They are motivated by their own agendas and are master tricksters.
Then there’s the blood drinkers. The human ones. You have the fastbloods(or vassals) and the freebloods. The freebloods are people who drink vampire blood in order to gain their strength and healing powers. For some, the risk of drinking the same vampires blood too may times is worth the risk of becoming its slave.
About the characters. Quinn is my favorite. She’s flawed, comes with a lot of baggage, and has a nasty habit. That just makes me like her more. She’s also fiercely loyal, quick thinking, and doesn’t hesitate to put her life on the line. She also likes a good battle.
Her cousin Kasey, with her barbie doll looks, really comes into her own and she’s also the comic relief. Her antics had me smiling and laughing. She’s also stubborn and quite good at getting her way.
Del is the alpha male type. He’s the man you’d follow into battle, trusting him to have your back. But he’s vulnerable where Quinn’s concerned. She makes his head spin.
There are other characters you’ll meet along the way, with their own special influences.
The world building is well described and easy to envision. I enjoyed reading about the lifestyles of the vampires and their motivations.
There’s never a dull moment and Marny Copal’s Freeblood doesn’t disappoint.
A great beginning to an exciting new series. I’ll be snatching up the next chapter as soon as it’s available.
“Quinn, it’s Jo-Jo. You know that recorder we set last night? You’ll never believe what we caught. It’s more than an EVP. Meet me at Chockablock at six. I’ll bring my laptop and hit you with the details. Gotta run.”
Great. Just great. Her Aunt Renae would kill her if she let Kasey get involved in ghost hunting. She’s here staying with Quinn while she attends college. Besides, there’s much more going in and around the Portland Underground than just ghosts.
Kasey is persistent, and to placate her, Quinn lets her come along to meet Jo-Jo. They get there before her and as Jo-Jo’s crossing the street a vehicle races up and some goons jump out and grab her.
Quinn puts a hurt on some and Kasey jumps in, trying to help. There are too many and they take off with Jo-Jo.
If they’d been ordinary men, Quinn could’ve managed them, but they weren’t. They were vassals. Vassals are people who’ve drank the same vampires blood three or more times, binding them to that vampire and doing his bidding.
To keep Kasey safe, Quinn keeps her by her side. They’re going to have to enter the vampires world to get to the bottom of Jo-Jos kidnapping. And whether she likes it or not, she’s going to need Del’s help.
Quinn and Del have a shared past and still have feelings for each other. They also have secrets they’ve kept to themselves. If they’re to get Jo-Jo back alive, keep Kasey safe, and stay alive themselves, they’ll need to trust each other.
Wow, does this book start with a bang and just keep packing it on.
You’ll get to go into a vampire club and meet some strange beings.
The vampires in this story are pretty vile. They are motivated by their own agendas and are master tricksters.
Then there’s the blood drinkers. The human ones. You have the fastbloods(or vassals) and the freebloods. The freebloods are people who drink vampire blood in order to gain their strength and healing powers. For some, the risk of drinking the same vampires blood too may times is worth the risk of becoming its slave.
About the characters. Quinn is my favorite. She’s flawed, comes with a lot of baggage, and has a nasty habit. That just makes me like her more. She’s also fiercely loyal, quick thinking, and doesn’t hesitate to put her life on the line. She also likes a good battle.
Her cousin Kasey, with her barbie doll looks, really comes into her own and she’s also the comic relief. Her antics had me smiling and laughing. She’s also stubborn and quite good at getting her way.
Del is the alpha male type. He’s the man you’d follow into battle, trusting him to have your back. But he’s vulnerable where Quinn’s concerned. She makes his head spin.
There are other characters you’ll meet along the way, with their own special influences.
The world building is well described and easy to envision. I enjoyed reading about the lifestyles of the vampires and their motivations.
There’s never a dull moment and Marny Copal’s Freeblood doesn’t disappoint.
A great beginning to an exciting new series. I’ll be snatching up the next chapter as soon as it’s available.
March 8, 2013
*I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
If you are looking for a new Urban Fantasy book author, check out Marny Copal!
The world that Marny Copal creates is amazing and imaginative. She draws you in, gives little hints, little feather light touches as to what is about to happen and then BOOM it’s there. This book was action packed from the first Chapter. This book puts an entire new twist on things in the vampire world.
Jo-Jo is kidnapped for seeing something in the Undergrounds of Portland. Quinn and her cousin, Kasey are going to get her back. Somehow. With the help of some supernatural people it just might happen!
At the same time, an evil vampire is trying to find a way to correct a staked heart. I know what you are thinking, you are thinking that vamp should be dead? Well maybe it is and maybe it isn’t?
Find out how it’s all connected in FreeBlood!!
If you are looking for a new Urban Fantasy book author, check out Marny Copal!
The world that Marny Copal creates is amazing and imaginative. She draws you in, gives little hints, little feather light touches as to what is about to happen and then BOOM it’s there. This book was action packed from the first Chapter. This book puts an entire new twist on things in the vampire world.
Jo-Jo is kidnapped for seeing something in the Undergrounds of Portland. Quinn and her cousin, Kasey are going to get her back. Somehow. With the help of some supernatural people it just might happen!
At the same time, an evil vampire is trying to find a way to correct a staked heart. I know what you are thinking, you are thinking that vamp should be dead? Well maybe it is and maybe it isn’t?
Find out how it’s all connected in FreeBlood!!
May 22, 2012
I was surprised to find this was the author's first book, as it felt like at least the second of a series. But there were enough flashbacks and clues to the character's history that the backstory filled in quite well. I am hoping there are more books with the same characters and setting as there is much more I'd like to learn about the Order, the Vampire Council, how witches and fae fit in, what happens next to Quinn...In other words, Marny Copal has created a world worth exploring and characters worth knowing better. I admit I tired of Quinn's emotional swings, but we did get some explanations for them. And at times I would have liked to read of Kasey getting smacked. The plot moves along so quickly that any irritations disappear, leaving me just wanting a sequel.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in order to review it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in order to review it.
December 27, 2012
Review coming this week -- This was one Vampire novel that takes the bite out most of the sparkly ass wossy 109-year old boys out there!
January 31, 2012
You can also find my review at my blog, The Bookaholic: http://the-bookaholic.blogspot.com
This might be one of my unusual reviews a bit on the shorter side, but I don’t really have a whole lot to say about Freeblood.
I did have some conflicting moments--it is a heavy story with a lot going on at times. I felt like maybe there was a bit too much more than necessary in some areas, and it did cause me to have to put it down for a while to relax some because of this. Oftentimes, I felt somewhat detached from a majority of the characters, even Quinn. I didn’t see much development through the conflicts or at the end. Quinn was such a rollercoaster--and while I understand that because of many of the situations, I didn’t always find it entirely realistic. I did like Del and Kasey a lot though.
However, Freeblood is also an engaging and entertaining story with a unique take on the vampire genre. I freely admit that I love my vampires. Huge fan of the legends and literature that feature this creature and I always enjoy any interesting story that takes a creative turn when using them. That was certainly found here and there weren’t any dull moments. Great action and a edge-of-your-seat thrilling story. If you like vampires and looking for something unique and new, then this is definitely the one you want to pick up.
The ending leaves off with the subtle hint of a possible sequel. I’m not too sure, but it could be interesting to see what would happen next.
My many thanks to author Marny Copal for the review copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
<3
Pixie
This might be one of my unusual reviews a bit on the shorter side, but I don’t really have a whole lot to say about Freeblood.
I did have some conflicting moments--it is a heavy story with a lot going on at times. I felt like maybe there was a bit too much more than necessary in some areas, and it did cause me to have to put it down for a while to relax some because of this. Oftentimes, I felt somewhat detached from a majority of the characters, even Quinn. I didn’t see much development through the conflicts or at the end. Quinn was such a rollercoaster--and while I understand that because of many of the situations, I didn’t always find it entirely realistic. I did like Del and Kasey a lot though.
However, Freeblood is also an engaging and entertaining story with a unique take on the vampire genre. I freely admit that I love my vampires. Huge fan of the legends and literature that feature this creature and I always enjoy any interesting story that takes a creative turn when using them. That was certainly found here and there weren’t any dull moments. Great action and a edge-of-your-seat thrilling story. If you like vampires and looking for something unique and new, then this is definitely the one you want to pick up.
The ending leaves off with the subtle hint of a possible sequel. I’m not too sure, but it could be interesting to see what would happen next.
My many thanks to author Marny Copal for the review copy in exchange for my honest opinion.
<3
Pixie
January 21, 2013
This is a great read, with a plot that will capture your attention from the start, and keep you guessing until the end. It's just a shame the ending was a bit disappointing; not because it wasn't a good ending as such, but because I didn't feel it properly tied up the loose ends. Apart from that, my only issue was that the book could use a bit of editing (though not nearly as much as some of the books I've read recently).
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