Mac's Reviews > BloodLust

Yes there are some flaws in this book but I felt some type of vulnerability from the author and it made me feel like this is a special series that will stick with me for a while. (Maybe I’m just emotional and sappy today. I don’t know)

So lately I have been taking a step back from RH books for many reasons. Mostly because I’ve switched up my styles and would rather a series that focus’s on the plot more than the relationships. WHICH I GET IT. Usually there’s 5 relationships off the bat, that’s really hard to balance, I know.
I gave it a shot bc I’ve heard amazing things and ACTUALLY REALLY LIKED THIS ONE.

The beginning of the book starts with the author acknowledging the shit world we live in when regarding inequality, racism, and discrimination. She essentially said, the world is a giant double standard, the villains don’t think what they’re doing is wrong and the good guys aren’t always good.
SUCH A GREAT WAY TO START WITH THE BOOK. It really stuck with me throughout reading the entire thing.

Pros:
I Loved the way a RH was integrated. Usually it’s just like “oh my god, super rare bond that makes magic and libidos stronger.” Okay that’s great and all but it’s been done SOOO MANY TIMES
- the illri are a matriarchal species?culture? Not sure what to call them. The females in this species are super rare and the alpha females are warriors and even more special/almost extinct. Moral of the story, the males in this species expect the women to chose who and how many lovers they have. Out of respect and not wanting to treat them as possessions/objects.
I DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU GUYS BUT I LOVE THAT CONCEPT FOR REVERSE HAREM.
- there’s only 2 men in the harem(right now) and everything with the relationship makes logical sense. It really allowed there to be clear character development and focused on the plot.

-the conflict was great.
-personally loved the stance the book is taking
-lots of action
-sal is just really great. I actually felt strong emotions throughout the book.
-it’s the first book and there were already like 4 missions and it didn’t feel rushed. Something was always happening.

Cons:
-this sounds weird but everything about the book is great, but I found myself feeling that it was written with a Y.A dialogue at points.
- I really had a hard time with this book bc I honestly don’t know what anyone other than sal and a couple other characters look like ?? I read this on kindle and had to go back and search names try to find some description of them bc knowing who is more iliri than others is not just a given.

Kind of boring review? Can’t figure out how to add gifs. Sorry friends):
I really liked it, it got me out of my rut. Already downloaded the second. Give it a shot!