Did Not Finish Bloodmagic (Blood Destiny book 2) by Helen Harper.
Much as I will like to persevere reading Bloodmagic, I find that I just cannot go any further beyond the 20% of what I have perused. To say that I am not the least bit disappointed is as good as fibbing to myself since I have always love to read urban fantasy series. To give up especially on one where there are already as many as 5 books in print is definitely a doleful feeling I hope not to experience often.
There are not many significant reasons leading to my eventual decision to sever ties with the Blood Destiny series. But then again, having even one is too many because readers are spoilt for choices these days. In this case, the major factor that contributes to my throwing in of the towel is the liberal use of profanity. Even though I cover only one-fifth of the story, I have lost count of the number of times my eyes gaze over the offensive four-letter words (F***, Sh*t, P*ss) which are loosely used throughout. With this major irreverence on hand, the lack of originality being the second factor is but a catalyst to my bidding of permanent farewell to the series. Last but not least, the lack of direction, focus and purpose in the storyline together with an overly ambitious desire to throw in each and every group of the supernatural communities lead to the inevitable downfall of this urban fantasy novel.
To conclude, I am glad to say that I have tried though it does not work out for me. For booklovers of urban fantasy out there, the Blood Destiny series is not for you unless you have no qualms on reading a book written with (1) frequent use of expletives, (2) lack of originality and (3) absence of plot and focus.
Publisher: Helen Harper
Publication date: 27 Dec 2012
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After escaping the claws of Corrigan, the Lord Alpha of the Brethren, Mack is trying to lead a quiet lonely life in Inverness in rural Scotland, away from anyone who might happen to be a shapeshifter. However, when she lands a job at an old bookstore owned by a mysterious elderly woman who not only has a familiar passion for herbal lore but also seems to know more than she should, Mack ends up caught in a maelstrom between the Ministry of Mages, the Fae and the Brethren. Now she has to decide between staying hidden and facing the music, as well as confronting her real feelings for the green eyed power of Corrigan himself.
*Blurb from author's website*
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