Out for Blood



Title:

Out for Blood
Author: Alyxandra Harvey
Publisher: Walker Publishing Company
Pages: 292
Source of Book: My local public library

Summary: (courtesy of http://alyxandraharvey.com/drake-chronicles/dc-book-iii/)

Hunter Wild is the youngest in a long line of elite vampire hunters, a legacy that is both a blessing and a curse at the secret Helios-Ra Academy, where she excels at just about everything. Thanks to her friendship with Kieran Black, Hunter receives a special invitation to attend the coronation of Helena Drake, and for the first time, he sees the difference between vampires that must be hunted and vampires that can become friends — or even more. When students at the academy fall victim to a mysterious illness, Hunter suspects they are under attack from within. She will need someone she can trust to help her save the future of Helios-Ra . . . help that shockingly comes in the form of Quinn Drake, a drop-dead gorgeous vampire. Who said senior year would be easy?


My Rating: 7.5 out of a possible 10

Explanation: Although I find these books somewhat predictible once they start, this third book has me officially hooked to the story line. I officially added the fourth book [out November] to my To Read excel document. To read my reviews of the first and second book look HERE and HERE, respectively.

I knew this book would include a romance with a Drake vampire, and I genuinely enjoy guessing and then opening the book, reading the book jacket, and trying to guess who else the romance is with. I liked the twist of the other romantic partner. I thought it was fascinating to see into the Helios-Ra academy. I wished that these characters were briefly introduced in a previous book, however. I found it hard to relate to the friends of the main character.

I saw the twist at the end coming, but that could be due to me reading too many YA paranormal books. Still, I liked it and liked when it came about. Also different in this story is that not everything is happy and resolved at the end, one loose end is left with some bad blood [figuratively].

All in all, if you've read the first two, I'd advise you to read the third one. I liked this book, and they remain of consistent quality. It's a good book, and I enjoy that Quinn's personality is so different from Nicholas or any of his other brothers, even his twin.