Disarming

Reign of Blood, Book 2

By: Alexia Purdy

Narrated by: Anne Marie Susan Silvey

Book 2 of the Reign of Blood series.

The world has changed. One must adapt to survive or hold on to the crumbling shards of humanity.

April continues to hold her fragile world together, but the ties that hold her family together are quickly unraveling. Rumors of a massive human underground settlement draw her to the shadows of the city once more in search of other survivors more like her, even with the hybrid vampires opposing her every move.

The darkness hides secrets along with the continued threat the Feral Vampires create, but a greater evil hides within the city. Something tells April that the humans will be less than welcoming of her, and that's if she can find them before the Vampires do. Joining sides with the enemy might be the only choice she has left.

©2012 Alexia Purdy (P)2014 Alexia Purdy

Action packed

Words really can't express how much I love this series. I love the fact that the vampires aren't overly romanticized. I love that they are good as well as evil The characters are strong and real. I also love LOVE the emotion the narrator puts into the words. Looking forward to reading the next book.

Conundrums Abound

If you could sum up Disarming in three words, what would they be?

Apocalytal Snarky Adventures

What did you like best about this story?

I love the world and the characters! I adore how, just when you are sure you have the score, some new group pops up out of nowhere! This world still has a lot of secrets to explore and I can't wait :)

What about Anne Marie Susan Silvey’s performance did you like?

Anne Marie Susan Silvey’s performance gets better with every book as she truly gets to know the characters! She brought out April's snark and confused feelings superbly. I think she is doing a great job with this series :) I can't wait to hear what she does next!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

If I had to pick just one... I would say when Ry and Miranda decide to flout Blaze's orders to find April. It was a very intense moment and proved they cared more about their friends than some arbitrary decision.

Any additional comments?

This series must be listened to (or read) in order. The first book is Resonant. The second book is Reign of Blood (Reign of Blood #1). This is the third book.


Murphy's Law truly describes the world now... Whatever can go wrong WILL go wrong! April is stuck with her mother Helen who has retreated into agoraphobia and distanced herself from her children and the world to the point of complete introspection and self loathing disinterest. Helen will not even allow April to see to her grooming needs. April does not know what tortures her mother endured at the hands of Christian's Hive but she wishes her mother would snap out of it already! She(April) is just waaay too young to be the mother/teacher/protector/decision-maker for her family of hybrid humans! After all she is just 18!!! The new world order is no order at all with feral Zompires around every corner and more mysteries surfacing every day... Why can't she bring herself to commit to Rye? What is she going to do about her mother Helen? Does she really have a say on the Hive's ruling council or is it just for show to keep her around(she is after all the salvation of the hybrid vampires as she carries the cure to the wasting/rotting disease in her blood)? Will they ever find out what caused this terrible plague of death/undeath? Who or what is mass exterminating the Ferals? Or are they just committing mass suicide?


This book has the romance as a major issue for April to deal with... so I definitely would not consider this in any way a romance novel lol. The thrills and chills are a good spice for all the action and adventure. While the mysteries definitely make you want to yell at April to just mind her own business and stay in her quasi safe world instead of poking at every little thing that is new or different or confusing! I felt like the kid in the theater yelling at the girl on the screen "don't do it!" Alot of the time reading this book. The humor is present throughout even if it is of a Much darker flavor this time around :) I really enjoyed this book and can not wait to listen to the next one Amplified (Reign of Blood #3) or maybe Elijah (The Miel Chronicles) (A Reign of Blood Series Companion) the companion novella! I havent decided which yet ... But whichever I read I know it will be Awesome :)


***This series is suitable for mature young adult through adult listeners (or readers) who enjoy post apocalytal horror adventure survival coming of age stories with a bit of romance and loads of suspense :)

Bit of angst but of drama

I’m enjoyed this story. Female narrator fits the storyline.

Lots of changes in this one. I’m not 100% on what’s going on. I’m guessing there will be lots of revelations in the third book. What happened to her mum and not her brother. What happened to Christian to make him change? What’s the difference between him and Rhy? What has the leader of the underground and how did she get that way and why?

That may or may not have something to do with mfc dad? I still don’t know why she’s special or her mum and brother and best friend so I’m guessing it has something to do with her dad and maybe some sort of vax?

3.5 stars gifted audio in exchange for an honest review.

Excellent

I just can't say how much I love this series!!! This book 2 takes you down a whole new oath with trust and turns you don't see coming. April is one of the strongest characters ever written. At first I wasn't thrilled with the narrator as I didn't think she did April justice. But she was great with all the other characters and I quickly became to absorbed to notice.

A kickas* read!

The city belongs to someone else...
Killing off Ferals by an unknown enemy...or possibly a saviour?
A fight for control, for survival, and for feelings for a certain someone...

April is so conflicted with her feelings for certain someone. Come on, gal! You know what to do! #TeamRye

Elijah's point of view was so interesting - getting to know this mysterious new character. So excited! I'm so loving him! And Sarah!! Not going to say more... read the book!

No!! April, No!! #TeamRye Always!

Full of ferals, hybrids, love, despair, surprises, discoveries, secrets, hidden agendas and an adventure.

Perfect for readers of post-apocalyptic/paranormal romances.

Reread: Audiobook

It was great listening to this book. This series has a special place in my heart so listening to it was absolutely fantastic!

Finding answers

This book was exciting and answers some of the questions that I had from the previous book. It has plenty of adventure and action.

Love it!!!!

If you love vampires and want a little different take on them this series is for you!