Lexi C. Foss

Blood Laws

Lover of Romance 

This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance

This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
 


  First Impressions

Blood Laws is the first book in the Immortal Curse series and I have been itching to try more of this author’s work since her Blood Alliance series which is much darker than the Immortal Curse series. I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this one. I bought the first book as a whim when it was even a kindle freebie and I just knew that I had to grab it, but I do believe all of her books are in KU as well. So if you have KU, then this will be available to you. Blood Laws is a story that I went completely blind into and you don’t really need much prep for this series, it’s not as dark as some of her other books, it definitely had a more paranormal romance vibe to it which I really enjoyed. The chemistry is off the charts from the very first page, so I do think it’s a story that you will be sucked into pretty quickly. The world-building is done so well and such a fascinating concept of vampires and different species with various psychic abilities and I really liked the various levels of magic that we see implemented into this one here.


  Summary

Astasiya has just discovered that her best friend has been murdered and when she discovers his body is when she meets the vampire demon lord who also poses as a human billionaire playboy. He is on the cover of all the magazines, but she doesn’t know what to think of him. There is an aura of danger around him but at the same time, she knows that there is a strong connection between them and that he has a plan for her. Astasiya has always known that fairy tales and happy ever afters aren’t real. She has always known of the paranormal world, as she is unique to it and has her own share of abilities. She also saw the horrors of her parents being burned alive right in front of her. But as Issac and Astasiya go on this adventure of discovery and matching each other’s wills, there is a level of trust that is slowly built between them. Issac has his own reasons for Astasiya but he also can’t deny his feelings for her or the love that is becoming more and more present between them.

What I Loved
There were quite a few things that I quite enjoyed. I really liked the writing, but it is less polished than the Blood Alliance, but I did love seeing some of her older writing before she wrote the Blood Alliance series and how her style has changed. I also loved the chemistry. This author definitely knows how to write such well mapped out chemistry that stays consistent throughout the whole book. We also see some superb world-building and I really appreciated that it wasn’t a brain dump at the beginning. We get details of the world with each chapter and I really respected that the author was able to expound on this style and make it work so well. Both of our main characters are superb in so many ways. They both have well-matched personalities, both very strong in vario8us ways. I loved the alpha behind Issac and how devoted he is to those he loves the most. Astasiya is strong in her own right but has a sweet personality as well that is highly relatable. I also loved how well we see Astasiya struggle and persevere in her way despite her differences. She really takes everything in stride and I really respected her character and how she doesn’t become bitter or spiteful at all for her circumstances. She has a level of grace that not all authors would write and I really adored her inner core of strength.


  What I Struggled With

There were a couple of things that I struggled with. There were a few plot holes and normally I don’t notice these. And the pacing was a bit off. I think this is due to the fact that these books were written before her Blood Alliance and her writing has obviously grown between these two series being written. I also wished there was more of a HEA instead of an HFN. There also seemed to be such an abrupt ending and I really wanted some more happy finality to this story especially since book two features a different couple.


  Overall View

I found Blood Laws to be an astounding read that was wrapped up in a beautiful package, its contents were thrilling and epic in its romantic entanglements that are portrayed. We see a sort of vibe that is hard to forget and remarkable in its little moments of sensuality and heartfelt emotion. I will definitely be coming back for more.

Annie Beth

This book was so much better than I anticipated. I was expecting spice with a touch of supernatural and maybe some kind of a plot but what I found was a fascinating world and characters that I really cared about. This world with immortals is one that I'm now hooked on and I can't wait to see what happens next. Oh, and the spice was also fantastic.

Candyce Kirk

Paranormal series can often be hard to start, because you have to dive in a whole new world. I did not have a problem with that while reading Blood Laws. Yes, there are things I would still love information about, but I'm sure that will continue to be revealed throughout the books in this series. From page one I was sucked right in and didn't want to put this book down!

The author throws us right in the middle of events, but I think that was the perfect way to start. Astasiya's best friend was just murdered and her world gets turned upside down. She's not the normal human she thinks she is and her life gets really interesting all of a sudden. Finding out you can become immortal isn't something someone hears everyday.

Isaac was at the scene of her best friend's murder, but it shocked when he finds out Astasiya can actually see him. There's something about this girl that makes him curious and she may be just what he needs to get revenge. If only he didn't start caring about her more than he's supposed to.

Two different mythological creatures who can't see eye to eye and live by very old blood laws. Just being in New York City makes Astasiya have to fear for her life after finding out what she is. Blood Laws is filled with a lot of twists and turns and leaves you not knowing who to trust! For a debut book, this had me on the edge of my seat!

Isaac and Astasiya are so much fun together. Even though he thinks of himself as the alpha in many ways, she doesn't let him control her every move. She's sassy and I loved every minute of that. Even if her life is in danger, she's not going to sit around and let someone control her. Add some major attraction between these two characters and you end up with some very steamy moments!

Besides an unique world, this story isn't like anything I've read before! If you're looking for a good paranormal romance with some humor, lots of action, twists and turns, amazing characters, some steamy moments and learning about the history of some creatures, definitely pick this one up. There are supposed to be nine books in this series, so I still have plenty to go!

Blood Laws

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