Review: Great Collection for Vampire Fans
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 21, 2014
Blood ClaimMcMinimy's Blood Claim is a fun, sexy start to her Half Blood Princess series!There was just enough story to sense a strong, beginning, and end, but it also acted as a strong set up for what is sure to be a fun series. Though the book is short, there's enough character development for you to develop an attachment (or at least understanding) of the characters. She weaves in some biblical and historical mythologies, giving her vampires and slayers a greater meaning and purpose.I can't wait to read the next one!Resurrection StoneMcminimy chooses the perfect spots to start and stop each of the stories in this series. Enough resolution not to be frustrating, but just enough of a cliffhanger to keep you reading more! In Resurrection Stone, we get a chance to see some of Sophia's weaknesses, while her relationship with Dante hangs in the balance. It was also fun to get to know some of the characters who were only hinted at in Blood Claim. There were a few big surprises in the form of twists and turns, and I had to re-read the final pages to make sure what I thought happened, happened. Yep, it did! On to the next…Shadowed MemoriesThe twist with Sage and Sofia/Sophia was a complete surprise for me, but in a believable way. The interwoven past, and the prophecies tied to Sophia's existence start to make sense here, and really come to life. Love Sage, though I remain a big Tavian fan :) I feel like the build up in the series is intense, and well-handled in McMinimy's hands.Dark SoulWhat a fun conclusion to the first four Half-Blood Princess novels! What I think I like best about this series is that it isn't predictable. Most of the twists are unexpected, and a lot of fun. And Sophia is both a strong, and intriguing character, as is Sage, backed by a fun supporting cast. I'm looking forward to going and reading the next few as the series continues.