The Maeve'ra Trilogy
by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
Easy/ Junior High level Read
BloodWitch
7 Stars
Just browsing through the library killing some time while I got some work done on the car and I found this beautiful little book.
Set in the 1800's. This is a power struggle novel between various shapeshifter clans and the ruling vampire class. Our main character Vance - a Quetzal shapeshifter with bloodmagic- is torn between the many factions, raised by the vampires they hold his love and loyalty. When his world is suddenly turned upside down by a series of events, be begins to question the integrity of the Midnight Empire.
For a YA novel this was wonderful, there was no romance, the emphasis was on freewill and choices although there was a little bit of prophecy/fate/destiny thrown in. I really liked the main character Vance and found him very believable, he did have some choices to make but there was little of the typical pointless back and forth it was very concise. Overall very a very refreshing read. The only issue I found which has been coming up quite a bit lately was the lack of pleasant characters, although I think as this series continues that will change. The overall character development seems to be setting us up for something!
BloodKin6 Stars
I am one day going to have to find a second book that is better than the first because this trend is ridiculous. I realize that much of the second book is setting things up for the final novel - which seems to have only two outcomes 1. amazing 2. epic fail - but I always feel like there was so much potential that just wasn't realized... SO frustrating
Overall I really enjoyed this read, I can't wait to pick up the Kiesha'ra series because it is also set in this world. I don't think I have ever read another series that focuses on Spanish, Mexican, Latino Mythology and its really interesting. Unfortunately I also found that this novel was a little too drawn out, I don't understand why we switched over to Kadee's narrative when Vance was there the whole time. I would have rather stuck with him and how he was adapting to his new life. Kadee is a good character but I did find both the story and her to be repetitive in a very irritating way. There was some good info thrown into the mix but I just didn't feel for her the way I felt for Vance. Much of this writing had an unnecessary feeling to it, which is a little bit crushing after how refreshing and original the first novel was...
coming soon - April 2016
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