Saturday, May 4, 2013

Blood Purple Reviews

Bitten By Love Book Review - 5 Star

Other races live around us, in the world we think we know hidden from mortal perspectives. These creatures of fable, myth and legend, their very nature and history allowed them since time immemorial to walk side by side humans. They’re hunters, warriors and Algula. Vampire. Within their own midst, there is a battle brewing for dominance, supremacy, that can and will affect everyone around them. Old hatred never dies and vengeance is a fiery sword that cuts a bloody swath.

I can not wait to read the next book! Ashley is an amazing storyteller and I got chills and kept wondering what was going to happen next. I honestly have yet to read another book where you mix, royalty, vampires and a war between those who think they should be on the throne and those who hold the power. Plus considering how us humans play into their plans….and I absolutely LOVE the romance that is tied to the story. Curious about what is going on, well then pick up this book and learn for yourself.
By ann henner (saint francis, wisconsin United States) - 5 Stars
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This review is from: Blood Purple (Blood Series) (Kindle Edition)
Want a new twist on a vampire tale? Looking for something to sink your teeth into. This is the one for you. A royal family of vampires. A son destined to be king at an early age. King Zayn and Princess Nikole Kadin both headstrong and both trying to find their way in the grand scheme of things. Zayn honored bound to protect his sister. Nikole a headstrong princess with her own brand of independence a warrior in her heart and soul.

I met Ashley in a book club and what started as her telling me about this idea she had for a story about vampires. A kind of off shoot on the Midnight Breeds books. I was like you need to write this and now here it is. It will pull out into and leave you wanting to buy the next one in the series. And trust me you will.
 
5 Stars on Harlie's Books
Can you tell that Harlie is still on a paranormal kick? And again, these vampires don’t sparkle.  Woo Hoo!  What these vampires do is fight for each other, with each other and love each other.
Blood Purple is the first book in a completely different  spin on the whole vampire craze.  I’ll try to describe it but if I say too much, I will spoil it.  So to say, the review might be shorter than you are used to.

The world building in the beginning is crucial.  Pay attention or you could get lost in the story.  Ms. Nemer has done her research and brings a richness to the characters and to the story itself with the world that she created.  Its lush, in some ways violent but you can sense the love that the characters have for each other.  There is a lot of familial to keep up with in such a short time but Ms. Nemer explains it such a way that when you get to the present day, the goals, motivations of the characters are completely understood.  What you are left with is a powerful story about two sides of a family that are at war with each other.
Nikole and Zayn are the Princess and King of the Agula.  They are brother and sister and Zayn is overly protective of his sister.  Nasir is their surrogate father and the leader of the King’s guards.  Following an agreement, Nikole goes out on her own to fight and instead gets captured and tortured.  The torture scenes are NOT for the faint of heart.  They are brutal, realistic and violent.  They are also necessary to explain who her enemy is and who she can trust in the end.
Zayn tries and tries to find her and ends up with Nikole’s best friend.   Don’t worry, it will make sense.  When Nikole gets back to the house that she and Zayn share, she is devastated that her brother and best friend have hooked up.  The scenes between the siblings is powerful and emotional.  I have a little brother so I’m very familiar with this scenario.  It still broke my heart.

Just a couple of warnings before I sign off:  there is a HFN for one couple and a break up between another one.  There is sex in the book but its sensual, not erotic.  The last page of the book was excellent.  I like that Ms. Nemer left so much open for her next book in the series.  This is not a nice, neat story.  Its messy, complicated and emotional.  At the crux of the story is about Nikole and Zayn and how they handle their responsibilities to each other, their subjects and their legacy.
I look forward to the continuation of this series in Blood Yellow.
By Carlie J Leistikow -  5 Stars
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This review is from: Blood Purple (Blood Series) (Kindle Edition)
As an avid reader and a huge PNR junkie I knew I would be purchasing this book. It also helped that Ash has been someone I knew and therefore knew I'd get a book true to the genre but different. All that said I was not prepared to be transported to this new and fantastical place. It was a perfect blend of reality and fantasy. I got home and couldn't put it down until I finished it. LOVE THIS BOOK AND CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT!!

Ashley I never doubted that it would be awesome I just had no idea that you'd sweep me up into a world that I didn't want to leave even to go to sleep.
 
Audrina rated it 5 stars
Debut author Ashley Nemer delivers an outstanding passionate read with her first paranormal romance Blood Purple. The book is filled passion, wild entangled emotions and now it’s time for you to relax and escape along with the characters by reading Blood Purple. Ashley Nemer is a new XoXo Publishing author to look out for.
Audrina Leone

This review is from: Blood Purple (Blood Series) (Kindle Edition)
From an avid reader, I was captivated from the start of this book. I was entranced with each character, and loved the flash backs. It helped paint a perfect picture in my mind. I felt I was traveling through time with each character. This is a MUST read! I can't wait until the next installment is released! Great job Ashley!

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