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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
I received an electronic ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Elsa is living the best life a superpowered monster hunter can live. But when the half-sister she never knew she had shows up at Bloodstone Manor, everything comes to a screeching halt.
Elsa’s introduction to her half-sister, Mihaela Zamfir, is a rough one. Mihaela begs Elsa to help her retrieve her Bloodstone shard, the one memento she has left from their deceased father. Unfortunately, Elsa doesn’t have the same fond opinion of Ulysses Bloodstone that her dear sister does. While Mihaela views Ulysses as a distant but heroic figure, Elsa saw him as a selfish, careless man.
Despite her distrust of Mihaela, Elsa agrees to help her hunt down her Bloodstone shard because she fears that Ulysses may have left other shards behind...
The voice that Lauria gives Elsa is the best part of Elsa Bloodstone: Bequest. It’s a lot of fun to read from her point of view. Elsa is hilarious. Snarky and sarcastic, she always has a witty comeback or quip ready, even when she’s in battle. Lauria gives Elsa a very distinct and memorable voice.
It would’ve been easy for Lauria to write Elsa as a one-dimensional character, snarky comic relief with no depth. Thankfully, Lauria does not go this route. Throughout Elsa Bloodstone: Bequest, it becomes clear that Elsa’s acerbic attitude and bravado act as a self-defense mechanism. People who end up in Elsa’s life, be it teammates, love interests, or friends, never stick around for long. They die, they kick her off the team, they have a falling out, etc. And Elsa always ends up alone...
...Elsa Bloodstone: Bequest is a monstrously good time to read, with laugh-out-loud moments, meaningful family bonding, memorable characters, and plenty of comic book-level action. Even if you’ve never read an Elsa Bloodstone comic, this novel will entertain and amuse you and provide plenty of character background so you won’t be lost.
My full review is available at https://butwhythopodcast.com/2021/04/19/advanced-review-elsa-bloodstone-bequest-is-a-monstrously-good-time/
Elsa is living the best life a superpowered monster hunter can live. But when the half-sister she never knew she had shows up at Bloodstone Manor, everything comes to a screeching halt.
Elsa’s introduction to her half-sister, Mihaela Zamfir, is a rough one. Mihaela begs Elsa to help her retrieve her Bloodstone shard, the one memento she has left from their deceased father. Unfortunately, Elsa doesn’t have the same fond opinion of Ulysses Bloodstone that her dear sister does. While Mihaela views Ulysses as a distant but heroic figure, Elsa saw him as a selfish, careless man.
Despite her distrust of Mihaela, Elsa agrees to help her hunt down her Bloodstone shard because she fears that Ulysses may have left other shards behind...
The voice that Lauria gives Elsa is the best part of Elsa Bloodstone: Bequest. It’s a lot of fun to read from her point of view. Elsa is hilarious. Snarky and sarcastic, she always has a witty comeback or quip ready, even when she’s in battle. Lauria gives Elsa a very distinct and memorable voice.
It would’ve been easy for Lauria to write Elsa as a one-dimensional character, snarky comic relief with no depth. Thankfully, Lauria does not go this route. Throughout Elsa Bloodstone: Bequest, it becomes clear that Elsa’s acerbic attitude and bravado act as a self-defense mechanism. People who end up in Elsa’s life, be it teammates, love interests, or friends, never stick around for long. They die, they kick her off the team, they have a falling out, etc. And Elsa always ends up alone...
...Elsa Bloodstone: Bequest is a monstrously good time to read, with laugh-out-loud moments, meaningful family bonding, memorable characters, and plenty of comic book-level action. Even if you’ve never read an Elsa Bloodstone comic, this novel will entertain and amuse you and provide plenty of character background so you won’t be lost.
My full review is available at https://butwhythopodcast.com/2021/04/19/advanced-review-elsa-bloodstone-bequest-is-a-monstrously-good-time/
I really enjoyed this until the villain reveal -- this is just one of the least enjoyable Marvel villains, imo. But I love that Elsa got this much attention and depth, and I do understand WHY this is the villain they chose. I am kind of confused about why they repeated this plotline but with just a slight twist like two years later in the comics?? But I'll go with it!
Elsa Bloodstone was a character I knew little to nothing to about prior to requesting this through Netgalley. I knew that she is sometimes tied to Deadpool, a plus, and is a monster hunter, a major plus. So, this was an excellent chance to learn more about a new character for me. I loved this addition to the Marvel Heroines series and felt like it was super accessible to me as someone who knew very little about Bloodstone prior to starting it.
I received an ecopy of this book via Netgalley; however, my opinions are my own.
I received an ecopy of this book via Netgalley; however, my opinions are my own.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
fast-paced
Thank you Netgalley, Marvel Entertainment and Aconyte books for a review copy of this novel!
I loved the Marvel Heroines Rogue novel and was excited to read this one about Elsa Bloodstone. To be honest, while I’m a major Marvel fan (my daughters named after Marvel), I didn’t know anything about Elsa. But my goodness is she awesome! This is such a great novel for introducing the character to more people and open a gateway to more of the Marvel heroines we don’t hear about often.
Reminding me of Van Helsing mixed with Buffy, Elsa is a monster hunter who possesses a bloodstone she inherited from her father. It gives her inhuman abilities that help her in her endeavors. This novel follows Elsa as she helps her newfound long lost sister find her own stolen bloodstone as they traipse around the world.
With fun calls to other Marvel characters, it’s a familiar world that was fun to get lost in.
I loved the Marvel Heroines Rogue novel and was excited to read this one about Elsa Bloodstone. To be honest, while I’m a major Marvel fan (my daughters named after Marvel), I didn’t know anything about Elsa. But my goodness is she awesome! This is such a great novel for introducing the character to more people and open a gateway to more of the Marvel heroines we don’t hear about often.
Reminding me of Van Helsing mixed with Buffy, Elsa is a monster hunter who possesses a bloodstone she inherited from her father. It gives her inhuman abilities that help her in her endeavors. This novel follows Elsa as she helps her newfound long lost sister find her own stolen bloodstone as they traipse around the world.
With fun calls to other Marvel characters, it’s a familiar world that was fun to get lost in.
Part of the Marvel: Heroines series from Aconyte Books, Cath Lauria’s Elsa Bloodstone: Bequest is a madcap thrill-ride full of monster battles, jet-setting and bickering siblings. Elsa Bloodstone – badass monster hunter, daughter of the famed Ulysses Bloodstone, definitely not a team player – is quite content with her life spent travelling the world, slaying assorted horrors for money. When a simple monster hunt is interrupted by mercenaries wanting her bloodstone shard, however, it seems as though her life is about to get a bit more complicated, an impression only reinforced by the appearance of a previously unknown half-sister asking for help in recovering her own, recently-lost bloodstone. Begrudgingly, Elsa agrees to help Mihaela, and the two of them set out to track down whoever’s behind the bloodstone theft.
It’s fun to read about high-profile characters from the Marvel universe, but there’s something to be said for the slightly less well-known names like Elsa Bloodstone who – for someone like me who’s mostly familiar with Marvel from the movies rather than the comic books – can bring something a bit different to the table. To my mind, this is a great example of how much fun superheroes can be, but at the same time how important it is that their stories are grounded in character first and foremost. If you’re on the lookout for a pulpy action adventure with a Marvel character who deserves much more attention (and lots more stories after this), I can heartily recommend you give this a go.
Read the full review at https://www.trackofwords.com/2021/04/03/elsa-bloodstone-bequest-cath-lauria/
It’s fun to read about high-profile characters from the Marvel universe, but there’s something to be said for the slightly less well-known names like Elsa Bloodstone who – for someone like me who’s mostly familiar with Marvel from the movies rather than the comic books – can bring something a bit different to the table. To my mind, this is a great example of how much fun superheroes can be, but at the same time how important it is that their stories are grounded in character first and foremost. If you’re on the lookout for a pulpy action adventure with a Marvel character who deserves much more attention (and lots more stories after this), I can heartily recommend you give this a go.
Read the full review at https://www.trackofwords.com/2021/04/03/elsa-bloodstone-bequest-cath-lauria/
Elsa Bloodstone: Bequest, written by Cath Lauria, is the latest Marvel Aconyte novel, and since it covers one of my favorite Marvel heroines, I just knew that I had to read it. If you enjoyed the heroine run of novels, make sure to also check out Rogue's new novel, as well as Domino's.
Elsa Bloodstone is a famous monster hunter. More than that, she comes from a family famous for their monster hunting abilities. It's that very family which is about to force her latest adventure on her.
Somebody just tried very hard to steal Elsa's Bloodstone shard, the source of her powers. While they failed to grab hers, they succeeded in getting her sister's Bloodstone shard. A sister that Elsa didn't know about, right up until she arrived at her doorstep begging for help.
“Ready for some bloodshed, boys? They'd be getting their fill of entertainment before long.”
Elsa Bloodstone is one of my favorite Marvel characters, one that I personally consider to be seriously underrated on the whole. Naturally, I was absolutely thrilled to hear about Elsa Bloodstone: Bequest. I couldn't have grabbed this book faster if I tried.
Bequest is a fantastic and approachable introduction to Elsa's character, not to mention the whole convoluted family history. Her monster hunting days are fairly clear in this book, as she gets into (and out of) more than one adventure.
More than that, her personality shines through. Okay, most of her personality could be described as sass and frustration, but I swear that's half the reason I adore her. That and she is a truly impressive combatant.
I knew going into this (thanks to the description) that family drama would be a major part of the story, yet even I was surprised by the level it went to and just how complex it truly got before it was all said and done. It helped to round out Elsa's story.
Truth be told, I was actually pretty sad when this story came to a close. Not because the ending was depressing, but because I had been really enjoying the narrative all the way through. I don't know how likely it is for there to be a sequel, but a girl can hope.
Thanks to Aconyte and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Check out more reviews over at Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
Elsa Bloodstone is a famous monster hunter. More than that, she comes from a family famous for their monster hunting abilities. It's that very family which is about to force her latest adventure on her.
Somebody just tried very hard to steal Elsa's Bloodstone shard, the source of her powers. While they failed to grab hers, they succeeded in getting her sister's Bloodstone shard. A sister that Elsa didn't know about, right up until she arrived at her doorstep begging for help.
“Ready for some bloodshed, boys? They'd be getting their fill of entertainment before long.”
Elsa Bloodstone is one of my favorite Marvel characters, one that I personally consider to be seriously underrated on the whole. Naturally, I was absolutely thrilled to hear about Elsa Bloodstone: Bequest. I couldn't have grabbed this book faster if I tried.
Bequest is a fantastic and approachable introduction to Elsa's character, not to mention the whole convoluted family history. Her monster hunting days are fairly clear in this book, as she gets into (and out of) more than one adventure.
More than that, her personality shines through. Okay, most of her personality could be described as sass and frustration, but I swear that's half the reason I adore her. That and she is a truly impressive combatant.
I knew going into this (thanks to the description) that family drama would be a major part of the story, yet even I was surprised by the level it went to and just how complex it truly got before it was all said and done. It helped to round out Elsa's story.
Truth be told, I was actually pretty sad when this story came to a close. Not because the ending was depressing, but because I had been really enjoying the narrative all the way through. I don't know how likely it is for there to be a sequel, but a girl can hope.
Thanks to Aconyte and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Check out more reviews over at Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
4.5 This was super fun. I don't have much background on the character so that may enhance the story even more but even so it was a wild ride.