Bloodfire

Blood Destiny, Book 1

By: Helen Harper

Narrated by: Saskia Maarleveld

Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

Mack might be, to all intents and purposes, a normal looking human, but she lives with a pack of shapeshifters in Cornwall in rural England after being dumped there by her mother when she was just a young child. She desperately wants to be accepted by her surrogate family, not least because a lot of them hate her for merely being human, but for some reason her blood just won't allow the transformation to occur. With a terrible temper to match her fiery red hair, Mack is extraordinarily useful in a fight, and when her pack alpha is brutally and abruptly murdered, she swears vengeance. Unfortunately, his murder also draws in the Brethren - the leaders of the shapeshifter world - who will slaughter everyone in Mack's small rural pack if they discover her true identity. Unfortunately Corrigan, the green-eyed muscle-bound Lord Alpha of the Brethren, doesn't let much slip by him.

©2013 Helen Harper (P)2014 Tantor

Greeat new Mix of Otherworld Beings

Would you consider the audio edition of Bloodfire to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the printed versions but I can see the movie playing in my head.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mac, and the gargoyle.

What does Saskia Maarleveld bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She has the ability to change her voice to bring out the other Characters.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I like the book Titles as is, but maybe something simple like (Human-Dragons the other paranormal

Any additional comments?

The stories are coming to few and far between. I need More PLease.

ON TO BOOK TWO

Where does Bloodfire rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I did enjoy this book, but I fade out twice and had to rewind. lol. I am well into book 2 and will get book three. It is slow in some spots, but I am enjoying the story.

What about Saskia Maarleveld’s performance did you like?

I love the reader and have listened to other books she has read. She has a wonderful accent and is easy to listen to.

Happy surprises

I came across this in audible recommendation and it’s free! I thoroughly enjoyed this and will binge listen to the next.

Celtic is not pronounced with an 'S'!

Great starting story - though a bit heavy-handed with the love interest. The narrator has a nice english accent - either by inheritance or talent but the pronuncication of far too many of the words is inauthentic enough to be thoroughly distracting. Timbre great, but it seems that no effort was put into researching place names, slang, intonation of insults of many infractions. That said, the story and otherwise pleasant voices and characterizations worked fine.

Awesome British series!

Where does Bloodfire rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This was really good!

What did you like best about this story?

I hadn't realised it was set in the UK!

What does Saskia Maarleveld bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Excellent accents!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It was lol at times!

Any additional comments?

Mac is awesome as snarky and kickass as they come!

Unsure whether to continue series

I decided to listen to this series after reading all of the positive reviews but unsure if I'm hooked to devote more listening time. Story starts slow and narrativevoice takes a few chapters to get used to. Characters develop a bit too slow. The pack leaders don't seem to be evolved intellectually, and as much as I want to cheer for Mac, she seems to be losing her edge as the plot continues. Ending was honestly a let down but an easy segue way to the next novel. Will probably try the next in series as there is definitely something that makes me want to give this series another try.

Love the characters

Where does Bloodfire rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I loved the storyline and all the characters, The only complaint I have is the use of the "f" word. Would still be good without it.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mack..she and I would be best friends..we are alot alike as far as smart comments..but we are loyal friends.

Any additional comments?

Love the books..but please leave out the "fuck" work out of the books..i may not buy any more books if they use that kind of language constantly.

Love this series

it was by luck and chance I found this book and I am loving it can't wait to listen to the next book. 2 thumbs up

Awesome

This was a surprisingly great series that I got as a recommendation by audible. The recommendations aren't always as great as this. Definately worth the credit

addicting ended up buying series

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I bought each book in the series to find out what happened next. At the close of each chapter you'll want to turn the page. There is a love interest but thank heaven's it's bodice buster. She does not turn into a ninny over a jerk. She keeps her strength, intelligence and personality. Thus far she has no qualms about saying Fk off to the guy she's attracted to when called for. I emphasis this part of the book because I find the regency style para-normal encroachment into the fantasy section extremely annoying.

What other book might you compare Bloodfire to and why?

Patrica Briggs "Mercy Thomas" series. aside from the shifter connection they are always themselves in face of opposition or extreme peril. Something magical and singular that others around them have to accept rather force conformance from.

Have you listened to any of Saskia Maarleveld’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

First one. She's very good. I'd listen to more of her performances.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes.

Any additional comments?

make sure you have enough credits to get the series because you'll want to get each one in sequence.