Review: The Blood
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 22, 2013
The first installment of Chains kickstarts with drama, danger and mystery. The next installment, Spawn's Blood, explains a bit more of the mystery. This chapter really gets to the details of the whole plot. Involving demons, angels and something else...it captures the imagination and opens a world of possibilities.A couple of new, interesting characters are introduced: Ariel and Azgroth. Their banter and friendliness toward each other sends a message of sorts to readers about brotherhood in the midst of battle. It seems these two foes have grown tired of fighting. I like the sense that they care about each other whether or not they'll admit it. Outside of these creatures, Daniel is also introduced. He's an angel to like; loyal and conscious about his decisions before he acts. Again, like in Chains, the characters are well-formed and each plays a very important role.The plot deepens tremendously in this second read. Trackers, human agents and angel ranks are now involved. While it seems like a lot to follow, the writing is easy to read and simple in explanation so you don't get lost. Pieces of the whole picture unravel slowly, which keeps you turning the pages.  This read is serious, but fun, with all of the twists and turns in plot, such as Remiel's betrayal and demise. You can't help but feel for some of these characters, as the evil described seems so real.Melinda and Gabe are intertwined throughout the chapters and almost have become a backdrop until closer to the end of the book. Their romance is revisited and things start to heat up as Gabe is kidnapped. Things are getting crazy, so onto the next to find out what happens.