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patchworkbunny's review against another edition
3.0
I think this falls into the trap of so many urban fantasy series and starts to have a bit too much going on. Carrie spends most the book to-ing and fro-ing between her feelings about the men and Nathan seems to be permanently pissed off. Saying that, the ending surprised me and I have ordered book four to see what happens.
mirrorchaser's review against another edition
2.0
DNF @ 38%
After loving the first and tolerating the second, I've officially dropped the Blood Ties series. In addition to the book being surprisingly slow and there being no continuation of built arcs, there were perspective shifts that would happen with ZERO notice or even a new line. It would just be one sentence in one perspective and the next sentence in the next sentence. Ultimately, I couldn't get past these issues and was forced to put it down for good.
After loving the first and tolerating the second, I've officially dropped the Blood Ties series. In addition to the book being surprisingly slow and there being no continuation of built arcs, there were perspective shifts that would happen with ZERO notice or even a new line. It would just be one sentence in one perspective and the next sentence in the next sentence. Ultimately, I couldn't get past these issues and was forced to put it down for good.
romantasylife's review against another edition
5.0
“It was the damnedest thing, life. Once you decide exactly how things are going to go, something or someone comes along and messes it all up.”
Another five stars to a book in the Blood Ties series! I can already tell you that all of these books are gonna get five stars. There’s only one left. Enter sad face here. Luckily, I can reread them as many times as I want.
I’m not going to go into much detail about this book because I don’t want to give any spoilers as this is the third book in this series. Just know, this book is action packed!
The only gripe I have about this book is that the sexy-time was almost nonexistent. That’s okay! The fights totally made up for it.
I can see how some people really hate Carrie. She was really pushing my nerves in this book. I’m not going to let that hinder my opinion though. The story of this book is just so freaking fun.
As a reminder, this series is dark! Please go into this series with caution if you need trigger warnings.
5/5 stars
Another five stars to a book in the Blood Ties series! I can already tell you that all of these books are gonna get five stars. There’s only one left. Enter sad face here. Luckily, I can reread them as many times as I want.
I’m not going to go into much detail about this book because I don’t want to give any spoilers as this is the third book in this series. Just know, this book is action packed!
The only gripe I have about this book is that the sexy-time was almost nonexistent. That’s okay! The fights totally made up for it.
I can see how some people really hate Carrie. She was really pushing my nerves in this book. I’m not going to let that hinder my opinion though. The story of this book is just so freaking fun.
As a reminder, this series is dark! Please go into this series with caution if you need trigger warnings.
5/5 stars
willowisp79's review against another edition
4.0
I finally reach a book in the series I haven't read!
And WOW! There is a heck of a lot going on....I wonder if maybe too much....? I don't know.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 SPOILER ALERT 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
The whole Nathan/Carrie on/off again I'd still going on and in this book....it's the first time I want to slap her for her stupid choices. As we saw in the last book Cyrus is back and Carrie IS drawn to him. Something happens that intensifies that 100 fold and you're just yelling at her not to be so stupid but she goes ahead and does it anyway.....
The Oracle is loose and another game player in the whole Soul Eater becoming a God but not sure why.
What we do know is she's capable of possession as she does thru Bella on numerous times.
They split up. max and Bella heading in the direction of the Oracle and Nathan and Carrie on the way back home to try to get some sort of footing on the soul eater.
More developments with Max and bellas personal relationship which I was really pleased to see and with a title like this in the back of your mind you're always wondering exactly WHO is going to be the ashes....
We are alerted to a weapon that can tip the scales for whichever side had it.
Just as Max and Bella decide to turn around after another possession they're run off the road. So many double crossing agents - and they were 'rescued' by the receptionist at the movement so believed she was on their side.....alas no. She was working for the Oracle, and was actually taking them out of possibly one of the safest places they could be.
Now.....they are held hostage with a blast from the past that really I did not see coming.
I have to say...I really hope these two make it through to the end. They've been a great couple of characters and to watch them fight the feelings to where they're getting to has been so great......
Nathan and Carrie are as always still in limbo. After grasping an invisibility spell she infiltrates the mansion where the Soul Eater and his followers, including Dahlia, are residing. All seems well until he tells her to stay.....busted.
Things go so far downhill for them there it's hard to stay upbeat.
Carrie suffers a loss that she's never felt before and I'm wondering if the whole point of that character was purely to show the huge gap in her character where she's desperate to be wanted, needed and loved - stemming right back from when she lost her parents.
But seeing as the next book is the last I'm guessing everything is wrapped up.
So I guess let's get this one wrapped up!
And WOW! There is a heck of a lot going on....I wonder if maybe too much....? I don't know.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 SPOILER ALERT 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
The whole Nathan/Carrie on/off again I'd still going on and in this book....it's the first time I want to slap her for her stupid choices. As we saw in the last book Cyrus is back and Carrie IS drawn to him. Something happens that intensifies that 100 fold and you're just yelling at her not to be so stupid but she goes ahead and does it anyway.....
The Oracle is loose and another game player in the whole Soul Eater becoming a God but not sure why.
What we do know is she's capable of possession as she does thru Bella on numerous times.
They split up. max and Bella heading in the direction of the Oracle and Nathan and Carrie on the way back home to try to get some sort of footing on the soul eater.
More developments with Max and bellas personal relationship which I was really pleased to see and with a title like this in the back of your mind you're always wondering exactly WHO is going to be the ashes....
We are alerted to a weapon that can tip the scales for whichever side had it.
Just as Max and Bella decide to turn around after another possession they're run off the road. So many double crossing agents - and they were 'rescued' by the receptionist at the movement so believed she was on their side.....alas no. She was working for the Oracle, and was actually taking them out of possibly one of the safest places they could be.
Now.....they are held hostage with a blast from the past that really I did not see coming.
I have to say...I really hope these two make it through to the end. They've been a great couple of characters and to watch them fight the feelings to where they're getting to has been so great......
Nathan and Carrie are as always still in limbo. After grasping an invisibility spell she infiltrates the mansion where the Soul Eater and his followers, including Dahlia, are residing. All seems well until he tells her to stay.....busted.
Things go so far downhill for them there it's hard to stay upbeat.
Carrie suffers a loss that she's never felt before and I'm wondering if the whole point of that character was purely to show the huge gap in her character where she's desperate to be wanted, needed and loved - stemming right back from when she lost her parents.
But seeing as the next book is the last I'm guessing everything is wrapped up.
So I guess let's get this one wrapped up!
t_white51's review against another edition
5.0
Cyrus lives!
I hated Cyrus in the first book but loved him in this one. He deserved a happy ending. Hopefully in a future one he will be brought back from the dead again and find someone to love him. Not sure I like Nathan with Carrie. Hopefully he will redeem himself in the next book.
I hated Cyrus in the first book but loved him in this one. He deserved a happy ending. Hopefully in a future one he will be brought back from the dead again and find someone to love him. Not sure I like Nathan with Carrie. Hopefully he will redeem himself in the next book.
nellpine's review against another edition
1.0
I wanted to claw my own eyes out. I can't believe I even made it halfway through this book. Seriously, what a horrible horrible abomination.
TO CARRIE:
YOU ARE THE WORST.
You spent the whole book RUINING ANY SEMBLANCE OF A PLOT THERE WAS WITH YOUR CHILDISH, RIDICULOUS WHINING. "Oooh, I don't know if I love him, but I'm going to sleep with him and then get mad at you when you get mad at me for sleeping with him."
I didn't get all the way through it. It was awful, just awful, and I read the reviews for the next book and had the ending spoiled. So now I know what stupid things happen and don't have to actually go through it myself. Thanks, guys!
TO CARRIE:
YOU ARE THE WORST.
You spent the whole book RUINING ANY SEMBLANCE OF A PLOT THERE WAS WITH YOUR CHILDISH, RIDICULOUS WHINING. "Oooh, I don't know if I love him, but I'm going to sleep with him and then get mad at you when you get mad at me for sleeping with him."
I didn't get all the way through it. It was awful, just awful, and I read the reviews for the next book and had the ending spoiled. So now I know what stupid things happen and don't have to actually go through it myself. Thanks, guys!
bethestage's review against another edition
5.0
This was by far my favorite of the Blood Ties series so far. The plot was great, the action exciting, the sex yummy, and the plot twists literally made me gasp. I can't wait to see what Armintrout cooks up for Book Four.
emilyhei's review against another edition
3.0
Carrie is back still torn from the rejection she felt with Nathan, but now that he is her sire she has to reach out to him. With the Oracle on the loose and a potential blood bath in the making, Carrie must reunite with former sire Cyrus and Nathan to defeat the Oracle.
It has been a long time since I read the first two so it was a bit more difficult to get attached. My favorite character Cyrus was a bit muted in this one.
It has been a long time since I read the first two so it was a bit more difficult to get attached. My favorite character Cyrus was a bit muted in this one.
pacey1927's review against another edition
3.0
After not caring much for "The Turning", I thought "Possession" was incredibly good. Imagine then my regret to find that "Ashes to Ashes" wasn't anywhere near as good, in fact it actually dimenished some of the great character building Armintrout created with "Possession". Bella, the tough werewolf assassin becomes whiny and clingy. Max (my fave character) keeps most of his charm, but still falters when it comes to his relationship with Bella. Speaking of which, this relationship went from high attraction and flirtation with biting humor, to "I can't live without you" junk in the blinking of an eye. I wish some more care would have been taken in making this kind of relationship change. Even under the stress these characters face, they should have been able to retain some of the humor and wit that made them so great in the "Possession". Carrie became more annoying than ever in "Ashes to Ashes". She literally bounces back and forth from Nathan to Cyrus about ten times before the action even really starts going. I can happily say that Cyrus's character (although facing transformation) still stayed true to the changes established in the second book. Kudos to this volume for twists and turns and for not being afraid to take risks with the characters. There are some definite suprises in store, as well as some turns I personally am not sure if I will like. This book is not dull, but it still feels like the story danced around issues instead of delving straight into them. I think, honestly, that this series could have been made into a condensed but tight trilogy and instead was filled with enough filler to make up four books. I also don't think Armintrout really knew what would happen either and kind of is making stuff up along the way here. This doesn't always mean for negative production, because the series is entertaining and I don't think I will be quick to forget it. But the series has certainly suffered from inconsistancy, both in plot lines and character development. That said, unless the final chapter is an immense disappointment, I believe Jennifer Armintrout will only get better as a storyteller, and I would recommend her as an author to keep an eye on.