Bloodlust by Michelle Rowen
Paperback, 304 Pages
2011, Berkley
ISBN: 0425242137
Series: Book 2 of Nightshade
Synopsis
Jillian Conrad's blood has killed the vampire king. Now an enemy to all vampires, she is targeted for elimination. So is the infant daughter of the dead king. If Jillian doesn't stand in the way of her death, then everyone, living or dead, is in great peril.
Review
I loved Nightshade, and in it I loved Jill and Declan's relationship. I loved Bloodlust just as much, but found myself wavering from Team Declan. He obviously cares for her, even when he doesn't have the emotional capability to show it, but his actions are confusing more often than not.
Declan has a little competition for Jill's attention/affection in Bloodlust and I loved the possibility that brought into the story. I can't reveal who Jill's other option is without being spoilery, but it's safe to say I'm very close to becoming Team Other Guy. Jill's romantic interactions with Declan and Other Guy are nicely balanced with her platonic relationship with Noah, who I was very glad to see return in this sequel.
In Bloodlust, many of the characters become less human, not personality-wise, but at a baser genetic level. This evolution of both primary and secondary characters proves to very interesting, unexpected at times and will definitely made me wonder how all this factored into the grand scheme of the series.
In the end, Bloodlust changes the game again, yet leaves Jill in a very similar place as the end of Nightshade - on the road. Jill's growing and coming to terms with what her future offers, but we don't have any idea what may be next for her. Bloodlust has a clearly resolved ending, but leaves Jill's future wide open and I can't wait to continue the journey with her.
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