Eileen Wilks, with her action-packed books, full of romance and magic, has been just the thing for me this summer. Book 3 revealed new aspects of the Lupi world, and Cynna and Cullen took center stage more often than in the last book. I’m very curious how things will go with them in the next, but I’m still adjusting to their POVs getting equal time with Lily and Rule’s. This series continues to surprise me, and I’m on board to see what unfolds next, especially given how this one ended. ( )

Home sweet urban fantasy. ( )

I'm a big fan of this series, but [b:Blood Lines|614780|Blood Lines (World of the Lupi, #3)|Eileen Wilks|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1307218418s/614780.jpg|601221] stretched the limits of my patience. I liked it, but took away a star because of "excessive plot bunnies" and a misleading story summary. By the end of the book I was able to figure out what was going on, but all of the twists and turns became laborious. The characters are under stress from the first chapter and an ebb and flow of intensity is absent. I never felt like I could "catch my breath". The story jumped between one set of characters to the next before I could really get a handle on what was happening. By the time all the plot points intersected, I was mentally zapped. The fact that most of the characters were acting "out of the norm" only added to my confusion. The story felt disjointed and thrown together.

Now for the good stuff. Grandmother was awesome as usual. I loved getting to know more about her and finally "hearing" her inner thoughts about family, magic, and the current "big bad." It was neat to see Toby in the picture again and I do hope that Rule can spend more time with his son in the future. Toby's abilities, or gift, isn't fully known just yet, but there are a few hints in this story and it sounds fascinating. Cullen is such a neat guy and I adore his character. I wanted more of him wooing Cynna and I hope to get that in the next book.

I'll keep reading the series because I'm attached to these characters. I need to know what happens next with Cynna and Cullen. ( )

Ms. Wilks writes beautifully, intricately detailed stories. That is what makes her tales wonderful and sometimes a bit over-informing. Don't get me wrong I loved this book, i just got bogged down under the rules and information, glassy eyed. This was a necessity for the story which it not written quickly with little thought as many are these days. The action is intense, unyielding and believable. The Grandmother steals the show with just a few paragraphs !
This is a must read, but be ready to sit back and take your time, this is full bodied story ! ( )

I’m getting more and more invested in Lily, Rule, Cullen, Cynna, and Grandmother with each novel. There is still some focus on the romantic relationships and sex, but it’s not overwhelming. This third book introduced us a bit more to the culture of the Lupi, to another Lupi clan, and to the next phase in the unnamed enemy’s plan to destroy the world. Blood Lines also gives us more information about Cynna’s history as a child and a Dizzy.

I really like the banter between Rule and Lily. They are more accepting of their relationship and are acting like a normal couple. There is a part where Lily asks, “Why are we fighting?” Rule says, “because my leg hurts and I am an ass.” I love that part. I also love Grandmother. Her old-world regal ways are a fun contrast to the modern and when she changes, I imagine it’s spectacular.

Blood Lines finally brings the characters from “Originally Human” into the storyline, too. I’m looking forward to seeing more of them as the story arc progresses.

The GraphicAudio format continues to hold my interest. I really, really love the different voices for each character. I think it adds so much to the listening of the story.

Rating: 4

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