Half-Blood (Covenant, #1) in The Not-So Austen Bookclub

Apr 11, 2014 Britney rated it it was amazing

Shelves: young-adult, paranormal-dystopian-fantasy-etc, twenty15

I just love everything she writes. And not because she is writing literary gold rather she pulls me into these worlds and I never want to leave!

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Aug 10, 2012 Kristen rated it really liked it

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My Thoughts:
This was my second reading of Half Blood book one of the Covenant Series. I found it held up very well for a second read through. I find Jennifer Armentrout's writing to be infectious and so easy to become absorbed in; I tend to speed through her books. To me, its impossible not to enjoy her characters (she really has a way with male characters...Daemon, Aiden, now folks are loving Cam) and the humor she uses in her dialog.

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My Thoughts:
This was my second reading of Half Blood book one of the Covenant Series. I found it held up very well for a second read through. I find Jennifer Armentrout's writing to be infectious and so easy to become absorbed in; I tend to speed through her books. To me, its impossible not to enjoy her characters (she really has a way with male characters...Daemon, Aiden, now folks are loving Cam) and the humor she uses in her dialog.

Half Blood's fast pacing and easy banter between characters gives the book a light feel though it delves into dark and sometimes serious subjects. Armentrout writes of castes (the pures vs half bloods), slavery and death. Having read the story before I found that I focused more on the darker elements that slipped by my notice the first time since I was so eager to see what would happen next.

Armentrout has a gift at giving her characters distinct voices and traits that are more often than not humorous. Alex (Alexandria) has a bold personality and she exudes a confidence that she doesn't necessarily have. I personally don't have anything in common with her, since I tend to be quiet, reserved and in no way have the guts to break all the rules. I find these differences endear her to me. Though her choices are so different than the ones I would make in her position I am able to understand and empathize with why she makes them.

I can't help myself but I really like Seth's character. First time reading I liked him more than Aiden (gasp!) but having reread I found that I was leaning more towards Aiden because I could understand his choices and responsibilities better. I preferred Seth initially because he is less concerned with the rules and more with what he wants. His boldness and arrogance actually appeals to me though I think as a match to Alex he's not nearly as suited as Aiden is.

All of the books I've read by Jennifer Armentrout are quick, easy and entertaining. It's automatic that I read anything and everything she releases in the paranormal young adult genre.
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Apr 11, 2013 Nicole D. rated it it was amazing

Alex is a half-blood which means she is the daughter of a Hematoi(a descendant of the greek gods)and a mortal. There is only two ways of life for half-bloods be a mindless servant for the Pure bloods(off spring of two Hematoi)or guard them and hunt down the Daimons[pure bloods who have went all dark side after getting a taste of Aether(life force running throw the blood of pure and half bloods)and will do anything for a fix].
Alex is one of the lucky ones. Training to be Sentinel(the half bloods ...more

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Jun 21, 2012 Cyndi Goodgame rated it it was amazing

Wow! I love this book. Alex is so sassy and brave. Aiden is so...just perfect. And Seth...Seth. A great twist on the gods and love the angle taken with the villian, the daimons. Absolite love triangle coming in the future. I'm sure of it. Can't wait for what's next! ...more

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Feb 18, 2012 Valeria Andrea rated it it was amazing

Thank -the gods- Pure just came out. I'd be doing very bad things if not.

So... Alex -awesome.
Aiden -make me yours.
CALEB! I loved him, but I'm this sure something is gonna happen to him.

I hope the Vampire Academy thing wears off with the time, though. ...more

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