Review: An exciting summer read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 17, 2013
I have to start off saying that nothing makes me happier or gets me more involved in a book than a really tough, strong, believable female main character. And Anya Romanov Radzoya is absolutely that person. She doesn't wait around for someone to save her. She fights back and fights hard for her loved ones. I love Anya.The entire story is based around Anya's lineage and her Russian past that even she doesn't necessarily know all the details too. There is mystery, action, and of course steamy romance. It is a fun, summer read. I read it at the beach, which was probably a good place since the obvious redness in my cheeks from the intense heat of the book could be blamed on the scorching sun.President Ivanov is a great villain. He absolutely oozes evil and corruption. From his actions to the plans in his head, there is nothing redeemable about this character. Which makes it all the more fun to root for him to fail miserably. The depths that one man will go to for absolute power is terrifying.Then there's Ryan. He's that guy. He's gorgeous, funny, a bit insecure at times, and a secret agent. How can you not fall in love with him? His admiration for Anya is endearing and when he realizes how it's turned into love, you will long for them to be together. And when they get together? Well, let's just say fireworks aren't anywhere near what goes off between them.There are plenty of wonderful secondary characters in the book from Truman to Del and my favorite, Naomi. I want to know more about them. There's a history between a few that I'm dying to uncover.The Blood Code is an exciting adventure with plenty of secrets along the way.  Just when you have it all figured out another twist will keep you guessing about the final end game, exactly what a spy story should do. The ending is great and hopefully we will see bits of Anya and Ryan again. Misty Evans does a great job weaving real-life details and bringing the reader into the CIA world. Love this series. A definite must read.