Review: Finally, a heroine worth rooting for!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 31, 2013
I believe, if I am not mistaken, I've just experienced my first girl crush in forever! From beginning to end, Amanda Carlson delivered a heroine with backbone unafraid to go toe to toe with the big boys, literally! And I'm in utter awe of such a strong heroine.Nineteen year old Jessica McClain is at the end of her rope. Born the only female to a werewolf in an all male race, she's called a freak, a curse and the Daughter of Evil by the superstitious wolves in Pack, but thanks to her Alpha father, twin and friends, James, Nick and Danny, she's managed to keep the wolves from attacking her constantly. When an attempt against her life leaves her battered and bruised, her father will have no choice but to set her free, or continue to cause his daughter harm.Blooded starts us of with the nitty gritty. Jessica is getting her butt kicked and good. But human or not, she's unwilling to go down without a fight. Being that she's up against a full blooded werewolf in his human form, she's definitely no match for the brutal onslaught, but Jessica's sending out a message, that she'll always fight back. We get to meet Jessica's sexy twin brother, Trey. The enigmatic and ever charming, Danny. The werefox Nick, who because of his difference in species has always been bullied as well but has become her best friend. And the utterly delicious James, Pack's second in command. We also see who the superstitious wolves are and what they believe Jessica's presence signifies for their race.Blooded is a short but fascinating read about a young girl determined to stay alive in a world that has never accepted her, and though she's had willing body guards all her life, her life is still in danger. I loved Blooded because of its intensity. Though it's a prequel, it has given me a better understanding as to what life with werewolves has meant for Jessica. I recommend this book to be read first, as it was recommended to me by Mariya [*thanks, hon*], for anyone about to start the Jessica McClain series