Reviews

Blood Lines by Tanya Huff

trin's review against another edition

2.0

What surprised me the most about this book was finally getting to read about the "baby in the backpack" thing that clearly traumatized Tony so much that he thinks about it all the time in the Smoke books. All right, what actually surprised me that this ended up not having to do with a dead baby in, like, a knapsack, as I had thought, but in fact involved some sort of back-facing snuggly. Oh, those wacky Canadians! Anyway, besides my realization that I'd been an idiot, this particular volume of the series didn't do much for me. The parts where Vicki is falsely imprisoned did succeed in freaking me out, but in general I found the book too long and a bit blah. I'm still looking forward to reading the next one, though—especially since I finally found it the other day after fearing it lost in my move. But I'll count this one as far from my favorite of the series so far.

baxy's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

kathydavie's review against another edition

5.0

It's actually the Blood Books series, 3. I've enjoyed this series very much with its homey and compassionate characters.

jdhobbes's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

ellejaoy's review against another edition

4.0

Mummies!

This books was my least favourite out of the series but it still got a four star! That is how much I loved the Victoria Nelson story lines.

The plot of this book was brilliant but I thought the pace to be slow, the interactions between the characters to be okay, but strung out. This book felt like it could of been wrote in a much shorter way and had more depth and plot to it but it was still very good.

embereye's review against another edition

4.0

Definitely an entertaining read. Part of an extended series and a predecessor of the vampire mystery story subgenre that is now dominated by sex. This is more character and plot driven than "when do I get to the next hot and heavy bit" driven, and more enjoyable for that. This is the mummy one, which makes it fun.

patchworkbunny's review against another edition

4.0

Best of the series so far. This time a mummy's on the loose in Toronto. Not as cheesy as it sounds and I really felt for Vicki during one of the ordeals she goes through.

cheesygiraffe's review against another edition

5.0

Best book of the series so far. A mummy is taking over Toronto's police and politicians. Vicki, Mike and Henry must stop him. Poor Vicki is thrown in jail and suffers quite a bit of abuse. But she proves she's one tough cookie during and after.

tessisreading2's review against another edition

3.0

Not my favorite - I don't love books with the all-powerful antagonists who are defeated at the last minute, and

Spoiler

the lengthy interlude with Vicki drugged and helpless in jail being routinely tortured by a couple of angry criminals while the police ignore it was a lot to deal with

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j_j_catcrazydragon's review against another edition

4.0

Original 5 Stars.

Re-read 4 Stars.

This one was different. Unique story line for a vamp novel. I enjoyed the Egyptian history notes added. But then, I'm a nerd.
More action than the previous, well written.
Vicky was more real, more relatable and likeable in this one.
I still love my Mikey.
Henry was a bit obnoxious here, less likeable, more cliche in moments, hence not a higher rating.