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streader's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
katieinca's review
4.0
Scarlett heads for Las Vegas to gather some intel on potentially shady dealings related to a vampire musical (it sounds slightly less silly when Olson writes about it). Of course once there, and the shadiness is confirmed, AND a guy she previously had serious chemistry with is wrapped up in it, she can’t just leave. Sadly, Shadow the Dog had to stay home.
alikatson's review
4.0
4+ stars. This series is SO much stronger than Scarlet's first. I enjoyed this trip to Vegas.
mrose21's review against another edition
4.0
Predicting as I am half way through the book and a certain null is showing her bedroom to another null...
JUST A HUNCH. As soon as Jameson showed up and his description had moved on as weak skinny kid to big strong man I was like mhm... I can see where we are headed. Interesting twist for Scarlett. Rooting for her, although I had forgotten Jameson exists...
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Scarlett altho infertile can get pregnant by another nullJUST A HUNCH. As soon as Jameson showed up and his description had moved on as weak skinny kid to big strong man I was like mhm... I can see where we are headed. Interesting twist for Scarlett. Rooting for her, although I had forgotten Jameson exists...
CALLED IT
rjsthumbelina's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kiddsara79's review against another edition
4.0
I’m enjoyed the first book more but this one was fun to read as well.
titusfortner's review against another edition
3.0
Still a solid 3.5, but I don't love the Vegas setting nearly as much.
chllybrd's review against another edition
4.0
Scarlet saves the day again, but was the cost of it worth it? I love the both the characters and the world that the Disrupted Magic world is set in.
So much happens in BLOOD GAMBLE. I shouldn't have been shocked at the way that Scarlet found herself being sent to Vegas, but I still was. Las Vegas was interesting, but none of Scarlet's usual allies were with her. I enjoyed meeting new friends, but I missed having some of the oldies along for the ride.
I really enjoy how Olson continues to connect her various series together. I do wish we would get more of Lex besides the small appearance from book one and the phone call from BLOOD GAMBLE though. She is such a great character and I miss her adventures.
BLOOD GAMBLE was fast paced and full of action. The storyline introduced some new aspects into the world. The ending **eyes popping out of my head** "Say WHAT???" What a bomb to throw in at the last minute. There is no way that I won't pick up a copy of book 3 with that ending.
* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.