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`My dad had to forcibly remove this book from my hand, so I could have my tea. I loved it'
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Hunter Wild just wants to get through her last year at the secret Helios-Ra Academy. To do so, she'll have to betray her grandfather, date a vampire and possibly take down the entire League - all before the end of term.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Move over Buffy, there's a new vampire hunter in town!
Hunter Wild is a student at the Helios-Ra academy, where she's being trained in the art of hunting vampires. She is fast, strong, beautiful and intelligent but needs all her wits and cunning to figure out what's afflicting her fellow students when they all mysteriously start becoming ill. Her grandfather, who raised her after the death of her parents, has taught her that vampires are the enemy and must be stopped at all costs, but when she meets Quinn Drake, up close and in person, she starts developing a whole new set of feelings about vampires - of which her grandfather would most definitely not approve!
This was definitely my favourite installment in the series so far. I loved the character of Hunter who's definitely someone you'd want fighting on your side and I liked the fact that a lot of the plot took place in the school. The story alternates between Hunter's narrative and Quinn's and I liked seeing how they both coped with their new-found feelings for each other. Quinn has always had a reputation for having an eye for the ladies, but when he meets Hunter and their relationship starts to develop romantically, he has to adjust to being a one-woman vampire. I thought their romance was brilliantly written and the scenes between the two of them were very natural and realistic.
I also liked the fact that we got to see the vampires being afraid for the humans around them and struggling with their emotions and natural instinct for blood. They have to weigh up their own feelings, against what will keep the people they love safe - even if that means keeping them as far away from them as possible.
Many featured characters from throughout the series were also part of the book, including Logan and Isabeau, Nicholas and Lucy and Kieran and Solange. It was nice seeing some familiar faces again and revisiting old friends. I love Nicholas and Lucy so much - I want to see more of them.
I read somewhere that the next book's going to be based around Quinn's twin brother Connor, who I think would be perfect for Chloe as they're both computer geniuses. It's due to be published in 2011. This is such a fantastic series and I can't sing its praises enough. I don't know how many books Alyxandra Harvey has planned but I hope she goes on and on and on!
Hunter Wild is a student at the Helios-Ra academy, where she's being trained in the art of hunting vampires. She is fast, strong, beautiful and intelligent but needs all her wits and cunning to figure out what's afflicting her fellow students when they all mysteriously start becoming ill. Her grandfather, who raised her after the death of her parents, has taught her that vampires are the enemy and must be stopped at all costs, but when she meets Quinn Drake, up close and in person, she starts developing a whole new set of feelings about vampires - of which her grandfather would most definitely not approve!
This was definitely my favourite installment in the series so far. I loved the character of Hunter who's definitely someone you'd want fighting on your side and I liked the fact that a lot of the plot took place in the school. The story alternates between Hunter's narrative and Quinn's and I liked seeing how they both coped with their new-found feelings for each other. Quinn has always had a reputation for having an eye for the ladies, but when he meets Hunter and their relationship starts to develop romantically, he has to adjust to being a one-woman vampire. I thought their romance was brilliantly written and the scenes between the two of them were very natural and realistic.
I also liked the fact that we got to see the vampires being afraid for the humans around them and struggling with their emotions and natural instinct for blood. They have to weigh up their own feelings, against what will keep the people they love safe - even if that means keeping them as far away from them as possible.
Many featured characters from throughout the series were also part of the book, including Logan and Isabeau, Nicholas and Lucy and Kieran and Solange. It was nice seeing some familiar faces again and revisiting old friends. I love Nicholas and Lucy so much - I want to see more of them.
I read somewhere that the next book's going to be based around Quinn's twin brother Connor, who I think would be perfect for Chloe as they're both computer geniuses. It's due to be published in 2011. This is such a fantastic series and I can't sing its praises enough. I don't know how many books Alyxandra Harvey has planned but I hope she goes on and on and on!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I really don't know where to start. I love the Drake Chronicles, each book so far centres around one particular member of the Drake family. The family tree shown at the beginning highlights the characters to be focused on while showing the connection to the other characters.
I really don't feel as if I can go into to much plot detail with this book as it will certainly spoil the enjoyment of reading it yourself. Let me just say that I have not been disappointed yet with any of these books and this is no exception.
It is a brilliant piece of craftsmanship how Alyxandra Harvey is able to write a story with central characters and yet still progress the other characters that we have already come to know in the previous books. Nicholas and Lucy/Kieran and Soalnge from My Love Lies Bleeding alongside Logan and Isabeau from Blood Feud. Having chatted to a few authors on twitter and knowing that the characters actually talk to them inside their heads; makes me wonder what on earth must be going on inside Alyxandra's head. All the characters are well developed, easy to relate to (you can even sympathize with the Drake's craving for blood) and their interactions are realistic.
This story revolves around Hunter, the last in a long line of prestigious Helios-Ra agents. Revolving around the inner workings of the Helios-Ra training school. Great insight into how the other side work, giving a rounded picture of both the Vampires and the Helios-Ra. Some incredible twist and turns, leaving the reader wondering just who are the 'enemy'. Courageous, loyal with some kicking martial arts skills, Hunter is a great role model. Here connection to Kieran adds to the storyline and parallels the Quinn/Solange relationship dynamics.
I absolutely adored how Quinn was portrayed; although not my 'type' you can appreciate his appeal. A true 'ladies' man playing the field with unabashed fervour. That is until he meets Hunter. They are inexplicably draw to each other, although they both try to ignore it initially. It brought to mind the ideal of soul-mates and how you cant fight your destiny.
I could continue to waffle about how great the Drake Chronicles are but I will spare you. I will leave you with this - Out For Blood is the latest great addition to a phenominal series.
I really don't feel as if I can go into to much plot detail with this book as it will certainly spoil the enjoyment of reading it yourself. Let me just say that I have not been disappointed yet with any of these books and this is no exception.
It is a brilliant piece of craftsmanship how Alyxandra Harvey is able to write a story with central characters and yet still progress the other characters that we have already come to know in the previous books. Nicholas and Lucy/Kieran and Soalnge from My Love Lies Bleeding alongside Logan and Isabeau from Blood Feud. Having chatted to a few authors on twitter and knowing that the characters actually talk to them inside their heads; makes me wonder what on earth must be going on inside Alyxandra's head. All the characters are well developed, easy to relate to (you can even sympathize with the Drake's craving for blood) and their interactions are realistic.
This story revolves around Hunter, the last in a long line of prestigious Helios-Ra agents. Revolving around the inner workings of the Helios-Ra training school. Great insight into how the other side work, giving a rounded picture of both the Vampires and the Helios-Ra. Some incredible twist and turns, leaving the reader wondering just who are the 'enemy'. Courageous, loyal with some kicking martial arts skills, Hunter is a great role model. Here connection to Kieran adds to the storyline and parallels the Quinn/Solange relationship dynamics.
I absolutely adored how Quinn was portrayed; although not my 'type' you can appreciate his appeal. A true 'ladies' man playing the field with unabashed fervour. That is until he meets Hunter. They are inexplicably draw to each other, although they both try to ignore it initially. It brought to mind the ideal of soul-mates and how you cant fight your destiny.
I could continue to waffle about how great the Drake Chronicles are but I will spare you. I will leave you with this - Out For Blood is the latest great addition to a phenominal series.
Format:Paperback
Hunter comes from a long line of vampire hunters and is one of the star pupils at the Helios-Ra Academy. Her friendship with Kieran has recently brought her into contact with the Drake family and for the first time she is questioning the Helios-Ra ethos that all vampires are evil and should be destroyed. Back at the Academy students are suffering from a mysterious illness and Hel-Blar attacks are on the increase. Hunter is convinced there is something suspicious going on but who can she trust to help her get to the truth? If she can't trust the other hunters can she really trust a vampire to help her get to the bottom of things? Does she have any other choice?
It's no secret that I really enjoyed the first two books in the Drake Chronicles series so I couldn't wait to pick up Out for Blood. This series really does get better with every book as Alyxandra Harvey continually steps things up a gear. If you're new to the series then I'd highly recommend reading the books in order starting with My Love Lies Bleeding (or Hearts at Stake as it is called in the US) so you don't miss out on the ongoing plot threads. This is a fabulous series though and one I'd definitely recommend reading!
What can I say about Out for Blood apart from move over Logan and Nicholas I have a new favourite Drake brother in Quinn! I have to confess I didn't think I'd fall for Quinn as hard as I did, he's a bit of a ladies man and a player which isn't something I would usually go for in a guy but you can easily see why Quinn is such a hit with the girls because there is definitely something irresistible about him. I loved seeing the tables turned on him, he is used to having girls fall at his feet not falling himself so it was fun to see his reaction to Hunter and his new found feelings. Hunter was one of my favourite heroines in the series, she is a kick butt warrior who can protect herself and her friends and I love how she stands up to Quinn. It was also fantastic to learn more about the Helios-Ra from an insider's point of view and I hope we get to see more of her friends from the Academy.
The banter is one of the best things about this series - the banter between each couple but particularly between the Drake family and each of the brothers. You can feel the love this family has for each other and I really enjoy reading about a happy, supportive family for a change. It's great that although the focus is on Hunter and Drake we still get to see how the previous couples are getting on. Lucy still steals the show for every scene she appears in though, I can't get enough of her and Nicholas and she never fails to make me laugh out loud! As usual for this series there is also plenty of action and a plot that will keep you turning the pages as quickly as possible. If you're a fan of the series and haven't read this instalment yet what are you waiting for? Go out and grab your copy now!
It's no secret that I really enjoyed the first two books in the Drake Chronicles series so I couldn't wait to pick up Out for Blood. This series really does get better with every book as Alyxandra Harvey continually steps things up a gear. If you're new to the series then I'd highly recommend reading the books in order starting with My Love Lies Bleeding (or Hearts at Stake as it is called in the US) so you don't miss out on the ongoing plot threads. This is a fabulous series though and one I'd definitely recommend reading!
What can I say about Out for Blood apart from move over Logan and Nicholas I have a new favourite Drake brother in Quinn! I have to confess I didn't think I'd fall for Quinn as hard as I did, he's a bit of a ladies man and a player which isn't something I would usually go for in a guy but you can easily see why Quinn is such a hit with the girls because there is definitely something irresistible about him. I loved seeing the tables turned on him, he is used to having girls fall at his feet not falling himself so it was fun to see his reaction to Hunter and his new found feelings. Hunter was one of my favourite heroines in the series, she is a kick butt warrior who can protect herself and her friends and I love how she stands up to Quinn. It was also fantastic to learn more about the Helios-Ra from an insider's point of view and I hope we get to see more of her friends from the Academy.
The banter is one of the best things about this series - the banter between each couple but particularly between the Drake family and each of the brothers. You can feel the love this family has for each other and I really enjoy reading about a happy, supportive family for a change. It's great that although the focus is on Hunter and Drake we still get to see how the previous couples are getting on. Lucy still steals the show for every scene she appears in though, I can't get enough of her and Nicholas and she never fails to make me laugh out loud! As usual for this series there is also plenty of action and a plot that will keep you turning the pages as quickly as possible. If you're a fan of the series and haven't read this instalment yet what are you waiting for? Go out and grab your copy now!
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This book has been read by my 13 year old daughter and myself...if you love vampire novels your'll love this series...has a touch of comedy as well as romance... Read more
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Fantastic and beautiful written series. Hearts at Stake, Blood Feud and Out for Blood this is the order for the series. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Fallen_Angel
lacking luck
this book was good- i rfinished it within the hour- but it lacked the excellent dosage of lucy/lucky that was in the last book. it's good .
Published 15 months ago by Bridget
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This third installment of THE DRAKE CHRONICLES is told by Hunter, a Helio-Ra Academy vampire hunter, and Quinn, a Drake vampire. Read more
Published 16 months ago by TeensReadToo
Fabulous YA romance
I loved this book SO much that I actually loved it just as much as the first book in this series, which is saying a LOT. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Stephanie Samphire
Excellent book!
I really enjoyed this book, it's even better than the 2 before! I did have trouble getting used to the style of writting with the first book, my love lies bleeding. Read more
Published 17 months ago by fifi claire
Great Fun!
I am a big fan of this series - they are great fun and this one is no exception.
Taking the same format as the previous books in the series, the narration is split... Read more
Taking the same format as the previous books in the series, the narration is split... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Sammee, I Want To Read That
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Out for Blood is the third instalment of the fun and exciting Drake Chronicles series. This time it's the turn of Quinn Drake to take up one half of the narration. Read more
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