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baskerville_book_reviews's review
5.0
I’ll start this review off with a warning. Partially because I said everything I wanted to say in my review of book 1 and I don’t know what else to say. Go read Blood Creek Witch. For starters, it’s really damn good. The main thing though, this is not one of those sequels you’ll be able to pick up and follow along with. It’s more of a part 2 than a standalone novel. Think of it as a large book that’s been split into 3 separate books.
A lot of the characters are left in the dust for the most part. It does a pretty good job of juggling two plots and two protagonists. It had me feel invested. Though it felt like the ball was dropped on the other characters because they’re only mentioned in passing. The story is full of new interesting characters to replace the old, but I worry that they’ll just be tossed aside in part 3.
One thing I liked about this series is how the author is willing to kill off characters. It makes the action scenes and the danger feel intense. There are some stories (Sons of Anarchy, I’m looking at you.) where the danger scenes hold no weight because you know the main character will always be safe. The last story I reviewed, Flames Over Frosthelm did that. It had a few too many fake-out deaths that I just found annoying. It just makes me appreciate the authors who are willing to kill off protagonists.
I wish I had more to say about the story. It’s great, I enjoyed it. The world and lore are interesting and could easily fit a dozen more stories. Most sequels are difficult to review because they’re usually just more of the same. If you enjoyed part 1, you’ll surely enjoy this. If you’re interested in this based on the summary, then go give part 1 a try. As for me, I’m going to go listen to part 3. I put off reviewing this one so I would hopefully have more to say, but that’s not the case. So waiting on the next book makes no sense. I really can’t wait to see how the story concludes.
As for the narrator; I had to hear her say “farmiliar” way too many times. That was annoying enough but she also says o as if it’s a number and jagwire. What makes that final one even more insufferable was when she later said Jaguar properly numerous times. If you’re going to mispronounce a word or pronounce it properly, at least do it consistently.
NOTE: This copy was provided to me free of charge as a digital review copy. The opinions stated in this review are mine and mine alone, I was not paid or requested to give this book a certain rating, suggestion, or approval.
A lot of the characters are left in the dust for the most part. It does a pretty good job of juggling two plots and two protagonists. It had me feel invested. Though it felt like the ball was dropped on the other characters because they’re only mentioned in passing. The story is full of new interesting characters to replace the old, but I worry that they’ll just be tossed aside in part 3.
One thing I liked about this series is how the author is willing to kill off characters. It makes the action scenes and the danger feel intense. There are some stories (Sons of Anarchy, I’m looking at you.) where the danger scenes hold no weight because you know the main character will always be safe. The last story I reviewed, Flames Over Frosthelm did that. It had a few too many fake-out deaths that I just found annoying. It just makes me appreciate the authors who are willing to kill off protagonists.
I wish I had more to say about the story. It’s great, I enjoyed it. The world and lore are interesting and could easily fit a dozen more stories. Most sequels are difficult to review because they’re usually just more of the same. If you enjoyed part 1, you’ll surely enjoy this. If you’re interested in this based on the summary, then go give part 1 a try. As for me, I’m going to go listen to part 3. I put off reviewing this one so I would hopefully have more to say, but that’s not the case. So waiting on the next book makes no sense. I really can’t wait to see how the story concludes.
As for the narrator; I had to hear her say “farmiliar” way too many times. That was annoying enough but she also says o as if it’s a number and jagwire. What makes that final one even more insufferable was when she later said Jaguar properly numerous times. If you’re going to mispronounce a word or pronounce it properly, at least do it consistently.
NOTE: This copy was provided to me free of charge as a digital review copy. The opinions stated in this review are mine and mine alone, I was not paid or requested to give this book a certain rating, suggestion, or approval.
ddbookreviews's review
5.0
Blood Creek Beast starts where Blood Creek Witch ended. Jack and Jenny stayed behind in “Round the Bend” with Annabelle Rose to seal the gateway and keep guard over it. Jessabelle and Sean went back to Maple Bend to keep watch on the gateway on their side.
When Annabelle sends Jenny and Jack to buy provisions in the nearby town of Hobbfield, they end up chasing away bandits who were extorting the poor villagers. Jenny goes back to Annabelle for help, and Jack sets off to find the sheriff in the next town.
Jack always wanted an adventure; as he travels further away from Jenny, he is thrown into the deep end of a fantastical fairytale reminiscent of Jack and the Beanstalk. He encounters friendly Giants and evil Fae creatures. An as in any good fairytale, there is a Princess, conspiracies, loyal guards and torturers.
While Jack is living his adventure, Jessabelle is discovered in her Panther form and taken by the Coven and Thadeus. With the help of an old friend of her father’s, she escapes; she aims to find the other gateway to Round the Bend to warn the people there that Thadeus is on his way to free his daughter.
When Jack and Jessabelle meet up around the bend, they are friends and fighters gearing up to take a stand against the Coven.
Will the friends prevail and save two worlds? Will Jenny and Annabelle be in time to save their friends, and what happened to Sean?
This action-filled audiobook is captivating, and you need to continue listening. I kept checking how much time was left in the book as I did not want the story to end.
Now for Blood Creek Phantom…
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
When Annabelle sends Jenny and Jack to buy provisions in the nearby town of Hobbfield, they end up chasing away bandits who were extorting the poor villagers. Jenny goes back to Annabelle for help, and Jack sets off to find the sheriff in the next town.
Jack always wanted an adventure; as he travels further away from Jenny, he is thrown into the deep end of a fantastical fairytale reminiscent of Jack and the Beanstalk. He encounters friendly Giants and evil Fae creatures. An as in any good fairytale, there is a Princess, conspiracies, loyal guards and torturers.
While Jack is living his adventure, Jessabelle is discovered in her Panther form and taken by the Coven and Thadeus. With the help of an old friend of her father’s, she escapes; she aims to find the other gateway to Round the Bend to warn the people there that Thadeus is on his way to free his daughter.
When Jack and Jessabelle meet up around the bend, they are friends and fighters gearing up to take a stand against the Coven.
Will the friends prevail and save two worlds? Will Jenny and Annabelle be in time to save their friends, and what happened to Sean?
This action-filled audiobook is captivating, and you need to continue listening. I kept checking how much time was left in the book as I did not want the story to end.
Now for Blood Creek Phantom…
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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