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RATING: 3.5 STARS
2017; Orbit Books/Redhook
Blood Oath continues Laura's journey in the west. She and William are on the run trying to keep one step ahead of the law and other outlaws. This sequel continues the story and also sets up stories for the concluding book. I liked the realistic, very flawed, characters. Like every western there is the flawed "hero" with good intentions and the villain with the stomach for sadism. This novel is even more grittier than the first novel, and more action pac ...more
2017; Orbit Books/Redhook
Blood Oath continues Laura's journey in the west. She and William are on the run trying to keep one step ahead of the law and other outlaws. This sequel continues the story and also sets up stories for the concluding book. I liked the realistic, very flawed, characters. Like every western there is the flawed "hero" with good intentions and the villain with the stomach for sadism. This novel is even more grittier than the first novel, and more action pac ...more
3.5
A good followup to the first in the series. I did have some issue with (view spoiler) but the adventure was there. It ends on a cliffhanger and I'm looking forward to reading the 3rd (and final) book next month. Lots of adventure and I still appreciate all the rawness and grit, no sugar coating and that's what makes this a strong story. There is definitely a strong underlying feminist stance here which isn't bad but sometimes I feel like it might di ...more
A good followup to the first in the series. I did have some issue with (view spoiler) but the adventure was there. It ends on a cliffhanger and I'm looking forward to reading the 3rd (and final) book next month. Lots of adventure and I still appreciate all the rawness and grit, no sugar coating and that's what makes this a strong story. There is definitely a strong underlying feminist stance here which isn't bad but sometimes I feel like it might di ...more
This series continues its emphasis on grit. What a rollercoaster ride. Just when you think all will at last go well for the main characters there is a new crisis. . . up and down again over and over. It became very wearing. The book ends with a major development, almost a cliffhanger so one must needs go on to book 3. Men who enjoy western adventure should not be put off by the somewhat girly covers. Plenty of blood and guts here.
