Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout Series: Covenant #1
Published by Spencer Hill Press on October 18, 2011
Genres: Fantasy
Pages: 281
Format: ARC
Source: BEA
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The Hematoi descend from the unions of gods and mortals, and the children of two Hematoi-pure-bloods-have godlike powers. Children of Hematoi and mortals-well, not so much. Half-bloods only have two options: become trained Sentinels who hunt and kill daimons or become servants in the homes of the pures.Seventeen-year-old Alexandria would rather risk her life fighting than waste it scrubbing toilets, but she may end up slumming it anyway. There are several rules that students at the Covenant must follow. Alex has problems with them all, but especially rule #1:Relationships between pures and halfs are forbidden.Unfortunately, she's crushing hard on the totally hot pure-blood Aiden. But falling for Aiden isn't her biggest problem--staying alive long enough to graduate the Covenant and become a Sentinel is. If she fails in her duty, she faces a future worse than death or slavery: being turned into a daimon, and being hunted by Aiden. And that would kind of suck.
Half-Blood is one of those books that starts with a bang. From the very first line to the very last, this book was full of action. It never slowed down! There were also lots of surprises in Half-Blood. So many things that happened, I never saw coming. I love a book that keeps me guessing and Half-Blood definitely did that.
The characters really made this book though. The plot was great and fast-paced but the characters were what made me want to keep reading. I felt connected to each and every character and I was very interested in their stories. Alex was just like a regular teenage girl as far as emotions, boys, and fitting in. She was so easy to relate to. I felt for her and I wanted to see her get a happy ending. It was the same with Caleb, Deacon, Olivia, Aiden, Seth, and even Mia. Each character was so different and had such unique personalities that I couldn’t get enough of them. Aiden and Seth were some of my favorites though. Aiden was sweet, sensitive, and kind of bad ass. Seth was rude at times, cocky, and a total bad ass. What can I say? I like the good and bad boys.
Overall, Half-Blood is a fantastic novel that I recommend checking out. I can’t wait for more!
Great review! You had me sold at “fighting, romance, and Greek gods!” 😉
*adds to wishlist*
So torn. Damion was only ok for me. But Ive heard such great things + you. May have to give it a try.
Glad to hear you enjoyed this one! I can’t wait for Pure to come out—must have more Aiden and Alex!
Awesome review, totally agree with you about the whole Vampire Academy + Percy Jackson thing! It took the best parts of both series’ and created an explosion! Love it. Cannot wait for Pure.
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VERY intriguing! Will pass this title along to my fellow YA-blogger, Annalynn, as Vampire Academy and Percy Jackson are two of her favorite things. 🙂 Thanks for this!
If the Vampire Academy and Percy Jackson had a baby? I’m so intrigued by that description!!
I’ve heard a lot of good things about this book I may not be able to ignore them for much longer!
Lol I love the opening line of this review 😛 This book is so great and I definitely agree about Seth. He’s so cocky and bad ass and I love it! Great review!
LOVE THAT → “Half-Blood is the book that would be produced if the Vampire Academy series and the Percy Jackson series had a baby!” WIN!
So glad that you enjoyed Half-Blood! Awesome review!
haha – you like good and bad boys! I love this book. Isn’t her writing just so great?
Squeals, I LOVE Half-Blood! I’m so glad you liked this book too. 🙂 You’re right. The characters are just fabulous.
Yes! I loved Half-Blood. Have you rad Daimon or Obsidian yet?
I’m gonna have to quote you on that “had a baby” line. 🙂
Great review Katie I still have to read this one. Jennifer is wonderful with her characters so I’m not surprised these are awesome. Can’t wait to finally read it!
Giselle
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I loved this book. I’m reviewing it on my blog this Friday.
I LOVED this series!!
She is an awesome main character with wonderful character development and Aiden is an iconic romantic guy 🙂
Lovely review 🙂
Love your reviews. I totally agree with you I loved this book and since first reading it have read it numerous times that is how you can tell if it is a good by being able to read it over and over again without being bored by it. read my review at http://lovingbookswithlaura.blogspot.com.au/