Book Review: Blood Truth (Black Dagger Legacy #4) By J.R. Ward

Blood Truth by J.R. Ward

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ms. Ward had done it again!

I loved this and could not put it down.

Having been binge reading the BDB and BDB Legacy books to get to this point, it occurred to me that until reading this, we know practically nothing about Boone’s character and family dynamic; and I think that made this book a particularly gripping page turner. Prologue aside, this picks up right off the tail end of The Saviour (BDB 17) and shows us some of the fallout that wouldn’t really have a place in the main BDB series.

I also liked that we get to see Butch going back to his roots as it were with there being a murder so solve. I also believe that this is the first time that we see Butch reflect on that partnership he had with Jose De La Cruz, and his feeling on no longer having that part of his human life.

Blood Truth also starts to set up for The Sinner with a bit on an insight into Syn’s past.

Great characters. Good plot line. Can’t wait for more!!

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Book Review: Blood Fury (Black Dagger Legacy #3) by J.R. Ward

Blood Fury by J.R. Ward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After much anticipation, and waiting impatiently for this to arrive at the library, I finally got my hands on Blood Fury, and my god did I love it.

In this book we got to discover Novo's past, and got to discover what lies behind to tough, cool exterior. I was surprised by what was revealed. I think we definitely got to see a very different side to her and it wasn't at all what I expected. I liked that we got to see her more vulnerable and emotional. I also think that Novo and Peyton together, are an interesting mix of personalities, and I hope we get to see more of them in the future. The writing of the relationship between Novo and her sister is priceless; talk about polar opposite.

The other part of this book that I loved was the story between Saxton and Ruhn. I liked that J.R Ward has used this as an opportunity to let us get to know Ruhn's character better after his introduction in previous books. I feel that this was the perfect place for it to happen as it would have felt more out of place in the main Brotherhood series. This also applies to Saxton. I'm glad that we got a chance to see more of his story after Blay. I also feel that we know his character a lot better than we did previously. You only really see him as the lawyer in the main series, and I think that this book does a good job of showing more of him. I don't think we ever got to fully appreciate how in love he was with Blay in the main series so it was nice to that side of him explored here as well as see what came next for him.

I really loved this book, and totally recommend it to fans of the series. Can't wait for the next one!

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Book Review: Blood Vow (Black Dagger Legacy #2) By J.R. Ward

Blood Vow by J.R. Ward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book!

If you are a fan of the Black Dagger Brotherhood (BDB) series and you have read Blood Kiss, the first in the Black Dagger Legacy (BDL) series, then you absolutely have to read this. You have to have a least read The Beast (BDB #14) in order to understand the parts from Rhage and Mary's perspective, as well as there being major spoilers.

I think that Axe is an interesting character. In Blood Kiss he was a secondary character that was really just there in the background, and kept to himself. Nothing much was given away about his background, which made this book all the more gripping. In Blood Vow we got to explore his character more and dig a bit deeper into ow he has ended up where he is. I think that Axe is very different, once you get to know his character, than you initially expect him to be. To me Elise was an unexpected match for Axe. They just seem to be to different to work as a couple but this is so well written it ends up feeling very natural that they would be together. Elise is a likable character, who is trying to gain some independence from her family, and very determined to be able to make her own choices.

I like that this book also works as the continuation of the story line in The Beast surround the relationship between Rhage and Mary and the adoption story line. These two are some of my favourite characters, and I loved seeing how Bitty's character has developed as well as how the family dynamic between them has grown. I'm really looking forward to seeing more of this family group in future books, as I can see it being highly entertaining.

Speaking of entertaining, Lassiter offers some truly hilarious moments in this one, that will have you laughing out loud.

Once again, a fantastic read that I would highly recommend!

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Book Review: Blood Kiss (Black Dagger Legacy #1) by J.R. Ward

Blood Kiss by J.R. Ward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. However if you have not read the original Black Dagger Brotherhood (BDB) series then this book will make absolutely no sense (If you haven't read The Shadows, BDB #13) then not only will you be completely lost, but there will be major spoilers).

This definitely had the same kind of feel to it as the first of the BDB series, as it not only focuses on the reopening of the training program and the new trainees, but also the original Brothers and their relationships; in this case Butch and Marissa. The trainees that this book focuses on are introduced in The Shadows (BDB #13), so if you haven't read the series up to this point the you won't understand where the fascination that Paradise has for Craeg started. I really like Paradise as a character. I like that she is stubborn and is willing to make her own choices, even if they go against what is expected of her and her upbringing. I think Craeg is an interesting character, but I feel like there is still more to him that we don't know about yet.

I like there there was a bit of a murder mystery hing going on in the background. I think that it helped everything feel cohesive. It brought together what was going on between the trainees with the storyline between Butch and Marissa.

This was a really good book that I highly recommend if you are a fan of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series (and have read them up to date). It'll be interesting to see if these new characters make cameo appearances or get mentioned in future BDB books.

Totally worth reading.

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