Bloodrose

I just finished Bloodrose by Andrea Cremer, book three of the Nightshade series. I loved this book. I mean L-O-V-E-D it. From the moment it downloaded to my Kindle, I couldn’t think of anything but reading it. (Well, there was some laundry in there, but that’s something else entirely.) It was awesome, because in the months leading up to the Bloodrose release, this was me: 

I REALLY wanted to know how this awesome series would end, and there was tons of speculation everywhere you looked: reviews, blogs, twitter, etc. Everyone had an opinion of what would happen and of what should happen. (Not always the same thing LOL) There were many, many questions to be answered and the matter of a certain love triangle to resolve. I was simultaneously anxious to see what would happened and horrified by the possibility of what *could* happen. After the urging from several twitter friends - you know who you are! - I bit the bullet and dove in. 

I like and can even identify with Calla Tor, the main character and should-be alpha of her pack. Both main contenders for Calla’s affections, Ren & Shay, are great characters with their own strengths & weaknesses. (I’ve been Team Shay since Nightshade, but I think I’m in the minority.) This series also has several supporting characters I LOVE - namely Nev, Mason & Connor. They provide lots of comic relief along the way. 

Bloodrose drew me in from the first page - it moved at a fast pace and never a dull moment. It had the 3 A’s of YA: action, adventure and angst.  I love when a series wraps up, because all those questions that have been dogging you along the way are answered. I wasn’t disappointed here; all the loose ends are tied up neatly albeit on an emotional roller coaster. You will laugh and cry, but the one thing you should NOT do is be afraid to take the journey. It’s worth it!