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Bloodlines
Bloodlines
Her name is Julie. She’s sixteen. She’s a vampire. Julie’s story began in 1944, the night she was made, and continued for seventy-six years. A vampire, sixteen forever. But also a hunter. A hunter of other vampires. The Hounds are her pets. Her servants. Her protectors. But the Hounds are not vampires. They’re demons. Yes, sixteen year old Julie, the vampire-hunting vampire, made a deal with the devil. And now she hunts the one who made her.
337 pages, Paperback
Published February 7, 2020
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April 30, 2020
This is 5 star book. Major Fan and Follower of all Dennis Young Books. This a great Vampire story. You Love Julie our main Vampire and her hounds. You love Nils and hate Vincent. It well written thru out and never want to put it down. It all takes place during World War 2, in England and France. READ READ READ
And find all the wonderful characters and all the hidden Easter Eggs.
And find all the wonderful characters and all the hidden Easter Eggs.
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July 26, 2023
Man, this was a super solid vampire read! I really enjoyed this one.
In this book we follow Julie, a young girl of sixteen living across the pond in 1944. When war breaks out, she nearly loses her life and is forced to make a deal with a strange man who turns out to be a vampire. Julie joins the undead, finding a new purpose under her master's orders. As she navigates her new life, Julie embarks on an epic quest of self-discovery, growth, and valor as she fights to turn the tide of the war on her own terms.
There's a lot to love with this book, but I think what really surprised me is how much I enjoyed the intermingling of genres. I'm not the biggest fan of historical fiction, but putting vampires in the mix made it so interesting that it was hard to put down. Since this is about vampires primarily there is plenty of horror, so expect many epic and gruesome battles.
Julie was a great main character to follow around. She's only sixteen, so she hasn't yet fully formed her world view. There was a ton of progression with her as she questions what she knows and the new vampire landscape before her. She also tackles a lot of moral issues and deals with some pretty frightening demons along the way.
I also enjoyed the Hounds and Nils as characters. They helped make things light in certain instances. Vincent was also a treat as her master.
As far as the plot was concerned, I really enjoyed all the sudden twists and turns. There was a lot of mystery that involved Julie and her allies trying to piece things together as events occurred, and that really drove me forward. Also, I have to point out that the beginning really drew me in, so extra kudos there.
If you're in need of a read with a fresh take on vampires, look no further!
In this book we follow Julie, a young girl of sixteen living across the pond in 1944. When war breaks out, she nearly loses her life and is forced to make a deal with a strange man who turns out to be a vampire. Julie joins the undead, finding a new purpose under her master's orders. As she navigates her new life, Julie embarks on an epic quest of self-discovery, growth, and valor as she fights to turn the tide of the war on her own terms.
There's a lot to love with this book, but I think what really surprised me is how much I enjoyed the intermingling of genres. I'm not the biggest fan of historical fiction, but putting vampires in the mix made it so interesting that it was hard to put down. Since this is about vampires primarily there is plenty of horror, so expect many epic and gruesome battles.
Julie was a great main character to follow around. She's only sixteen, so she hasn't yet fully formed her world view. There was a ton of progression with her as she questions what she knows and the new vampire landscape before her. She also tackles a lot of moral issues and deals with some pretty frightening demons along the way.
I also enjoyed the Hounds and Nils as characters. They helped make things light in certain instances. Vincent was also a treat as her master.
As far as the plot was concerned, I really enjoyed all the sudden twists and turns. There was a lot of mystery that involved Julie and her allies trying to piece things together as events occurred, and that really drove me forward. Also, I have to point out that the beginning really drew me in, so extra kudos there.
If you're in need of a read with a fresh take on vampires, look no further!
February 11, 2020
Suspense! Drama! Plot twists? War!! This book has a little bit of everything for everyone. History? No problem! This is set in WWII, plenty of tidbits of information. Gore? Can't have vampires without it! ...Love? Absolutely. Full of plenty of fights internal and external.
Julie, she's sixteen. Dennis Young does a great job portraying what a sixteen year old girl would feel and experience. Definitely fierce and full of emotions because who would want to to have a life as a vampire at sixteen especially at war? I love how Jie grows as you read her story. Something I would like to have seen more of was her training with the hounds. It is noted that she was not sure of time and how it passed, but I do wish we saw more. However, he makes up for it by showing us how Julie grows throughout and that increases her confidence in her ability to control them. Almost like on the job training or hands on training would do.
I did not see the ending coming which is something I enjoyed the most! I was on the edge of my seat for the whole book.
-----SPOILER----
I loved the ending where Julie went to see Cedric to speak with him and ends up with a surprise at home.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest ARC review.
Julie, she's sixteen. Dennis Young does a great job portraying what a sixteen year old girl would feel and experience. Definitely fierce and full of emotions because who would want to to have a life as a vampire at sixteen especially at war? I love how Jie grows as you read her story. Something I would like to have seen more of was her training with the hounds. It is noted that she was not sure of time and how it passed, but I do wish we saw more. However, he makes up for it by showing us how Julie grows throughout and that increases her confidence in her ability to control them. Almost like on the job training or hands on training would do.
I did not see the ending coming which is something I enjoyed the most! I was on the edge of my seat for the whole book.
-----SPOILER----
I loved the ending where Julie went to see Cedric to speak with him and ends up with a surprise at home.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest ARC review.
January 5, 2026
This was not the most comfortable book to read; things change very quickly for Julie, and she isn’t given the luxury of time to adjust. I wanted to reach into the book and protect her.
This world, the U.K. and Europe during WWII, is at once familiar and utterly new. I’ve never considered how any vampire, let alone a sixteen-year-old girl, might handle a world at war. The story was wildly imaginative — the grit, the horror, the humanity. The characters have faces I recognize, driven by purpose, greed, love, and fear; their voices are distinct and utterly relatable. It made me think; it made me hurt.
I highly recommend Bloodlines if you enjoy fantasy blended with real-world history and an emotional wallop.
This world, the U.K. and Europe during WWII, is at once familiar and utterly new. I’ve never considered how any vampire, let alone a sixteen-year-old girl, might handle a world at war. The story was wildly imaginative — the grit, the horror, the humanity. The characters have faces I recognize, driven by purpose, greed, love, and fear; their voices are distinct and utterly relatable. It made me think; it made me hurt.
I highly recommend Bloodlines if you enjoy fantasy blended with real-world history and an emotional wallop.
December 7, 2022
I got to meet this author @Scarefest Lexington back in October. The way he was excited to tell me about his stories was amazing. Great energy and great people skills. I chose the book over all the others because, well, a vampire girl with demon dogs is a no brainier. Super kewl stuff there. I totally loved the beginning of the book so much that I was kicking myself for not buying the other books about Julie. And I'm not saying that I didn't enjoy the rest of the story, but the war theme was very heavy. That's a me thing. As a veteran, I usually avoid all things military related. It's still a good book. How could I resist a story with demon dogs?
September 17, 2025
A fresh twist on vampire lore Julie is both predator and protector, and her pact with demons makes the story dark, fast-paced, and addictive. I loved the mix of horror and humanity in her character. A solid read for fans of supernatural thrillers.
April 16, 2024
This book was different from what. I normally read, but it was very good. It is very well written and interesting.
May 18, 2025
A must read! I couldn’t put it down!
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