Review: Rock Solid Foundation to Series
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 16, 2014
Blood Claim is the first book that I have had the pleasure to read of Magen McMinimy's and I am sorry it has taken me so long to read her work. I am a vampire whore, yes I said that. I love anything and everything vampire related and a good book that doesn't destroy the mystique of vampires (Twilight) and creates characters you invest yourself in (Anne Rice) deserves to be put on a pedestal.Blood Claim has earned a pedestal for the moment. I fell in love with Sophia within a matter of pages, and as each new character came into play, McMinimy brought them to life with as much passion as her main character. Not only were the characters developed, but the world was crafted with attention to detail, bringing in back story and history. These factors are something I love and am oft disappointed not to find in modern literature.Blood Claim is the foundation story of a series that I can only imagine will get better and better as each building block is brought forth. I like that we are introduced to the characters and premise of the series here, but not rushed through a story just to get to the romance. The romance is a delightful treat that dances on the edges of the main tale, twirling into center stage as needed, but never far from the spotlight. Personally, I had a hard time not falling in love with Dante myself.