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Publisher:
Berkley
Release Date:
March 4, 2008
Genres:
Paranormal Romance
ISBN:
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9780425220436
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Reviewed by
Jennifer Ray
Review Posted:
May 2008
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Ever
since her sister was savagely murdered at the hands of the demon summoned by a
cabal of evil warlocks, Isabelle Novak has had one reason for living – revenge.
Failing to find the demon in question, she’ll settle for the next best thing –
the leader of the warlocks that summoned the creature to the human world.
Foiled at the last stage of her vengeful plot by the irresistible Thomas
Monahan, powerful earth witch and head of the local Coven, she reluctantly
admits that revenge doesn’t taste quite as sweet as she’d imagined, and now
there is a much more urgent mission afoot for which they need that very
warlock’s grudging assistance with.
More witches are dying, in the most gruesome way imaginable, slaughtered by the
very same demon that that killed Isabelle’s sister. It quickly becomes apparent
that the selection of victims is by no means random, and Isabelle herself seems
to be the demon’s end game.
Trapped between the demon intent on stealing her life and the sexy earth-witch
determined to win her heart, Isabelle fights to save everyone she cares for,
even if it means sacrificing herself to do it.
The
moment I finished the first book in Anya Bast’s
Elemental Witches series,
I was ready to launch into the second. Unfortunately for me, it was nowhere
near its release date at that time, forcing a patience I was loathe to give.
Now the release date for Elemental
Witches, Book 2: Witch Blood is imminent, and the advance copy I
have been fortunate enough to read and review leaves me with this same yearning
for the next book in this mesmerizing saga! In other words, this book was well
worth the wait.
In this series, Ms. Bast crafts a world that is full and rich, but requires no
effort on the part of the reader to absorb and understand. Indeed, once you
finish these books, you are left with the odd feeling that perhaps somehow you
have always known this fascinating world, and simply needed the author to prod
distant memories from your own subconscious. Anya Bast’s world-building feels
just that natural.
Having first met Thomas Monahan in the previous book,
Witch Fire, I found him to
be a charismatic leader, engaging more than just my curiosity. It was with
great pleasure I found he was the hero of this new edition of the
Elemental Witches series.
With his solid leadership and empathetic nature, he proves himself as both the
perfect lover for the skittish Isabelle and a hero capable of standing against
the demon who threatens his people.
Isabelle herself goes through a profound personal evolution during the
progression of Witch Blood.
Although a powerful water witch and the very picture of courage when facing any
opponent, inside she is too frightened to develop lasting relationships with
anyone, preferring a nomadic lifestyle that prevents anyone from becoming too
attached to her. Her forced proximity with Thomas as they hunt the demon
affords him the opportunity to methodically break down her barriers until she
needs him as much as he needs her.
Although the second in this series,
Witch Blood can easily be
read as a standalone novel, allowing readers new to this series the chance to
read this release before reading
Witch Fire. Of course, the stories are enhanced by reading them
in order, but are not dependent on each other to make sense.
Lovers of magic and paranormal romances will doubtless find themselves
enraptured by the gripping plot and intense sensuality of
Witch Blood. Be prepared to read it straight through,
because you will not be putting this book down once you begin reading it!
Note: This review was originally
written by Jennifer Ray for another review site. It is being reposted at
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