This series as a whole was pretty good! I was pleasantly surprised :-)
Dirty Blood Series (5 books)
Heather Hildenbrand
2011-2015 Publication Dates
Teen & Young Adult Paranormal Romance
Amazon | Audible | Goodreads
Heather Hildenbrand
2011-2015 Publication Dates
Teen & Young Adult Paranormal Romance
Amazon | Audible | Goodreads
Blurbs
Dirty Blood (Dirty Blood series Book 1)
I killed a girl last night. I did it with my bare hands and an old piece of pipe I found lying next to the dumpster. But that’s not the part that got me. The part that scared me, the part I can’t seem to wrap my head around and still has me reeling, was that when she charged me, her body shifted–and then she was a wolf. All snapping teeth and extended claws. But by the time I stood over her lifeless body, she was a girl again. That’s about the time I went into shock. And that was the moment he showed up.
Now, all I can do is accept the truths that are staring me in the face. One, Werewolves do exist. And two, I was born to kill them.
Cold Blood (Dirty Blood series Book 2)
Wood Point Academy is not at all what I expected.
For one thing, it looks like a cross between military school and Buckingham Palace. Everyone stares, the floors shine so bright you can see your reflection in them from a mile away, and no one smiles. Unless they're kicking your butt in the process.
At least I've got plenty to take my mind off the fact that my psycho cousin, Miles De'Luca, keeps calling and declaring his love and promising to come for me just as soon as he's destroyed anyone standing in our way. Wes isn't going to like that idea.
Between Miles, Wood Point's evil welcoming committee, and the drill sergeant hottie trainer from hell, I just keep asking myself, how is this place any safer than home?
Blood Bond (Dirty Blood series Book 3)
Hybrids.
If I had to choose one word to sum up all of my problems, this would be it.
Without hybrids, I wouldn’t have to watch my best friend slowly becoming a monster.
Without hybrids, I could let go of the mentality “hunt or be hunted.” CHAS wouldn’t be scouring the Earth, intent on slaughtering and using Alex to do it. Without hybrids, I wouldn’t have to be on guard that losing my temper meant losing my shape. There would be no monster inside me, struggling to get out.
Then again, without hybrids, I wouldn’t have Wesley St. John.
Blood Rule (Dirty Blood series Book 4)
Forty-six. That’s how many hybrids survived the Hunter attack in the woods after I revived them with an injection of my blood. That’s how many followed me home to Frederick Falls. And that’s how many were now mentally linked to me through a blood bond.
Two days. Three valium. Fourteen hours of sleep.
That’s what it took to realize I wasn’t losing my mind as a result of the noise in my own head.
Sixteen.
That’s how many days have passed since I almost killed Alex. That’s how many days I’ve sat by his bedside, waiting for him to wake up. To ease the guilt, to understand his betrayal, to remember the exact shade of brown in his eyes.
Zero.
That’s my chances of skating by with Gordon Steppe and the Hunter Council. They want me for questioning. I’m afraid what’ll happen if I give them answers.
Broken Blood (Dirty Blood series Book 5)
I thought watching my boyfriend get arrested for murder was the worst experience of my life. But then I was knocked out and dragged off to a cell of my own to be tortured by the very people who were supposed to protect me from danger.
I thought being tortured and held in solitary confinement for weeks on end was the worst experience of my life. But then an unexpected visitor showed up and I realized I’d been wrong all along. There are worse things than torture and death. Much worse.
He wants my blood. More than that, he wants to get into my head. To use my bond to control his army, to wipe the world clean of anything with dirty blood. I can’t let that happen, but if I don’t help him, he’ll kill every single person I’ve ever cared about—beginning with my pack.
The prophecy said I would save everyone, but I must be doing this wrong—so far every choice I’ve made has only led to more pain and danger and death. Friends are pitted against friends, and I’m alone in my war against Gordon Steppe. I can’t fight him off anymore; all I can do is try to keep him out of the important places. And I’m failing at even that.
I thought the demons were out there. But they’re not. The monsters are within the ranks of those sworn to protect. The enemy is among us.
I killed a girl last night. I did it with my bare hands and an old piece of pipe I found lying next to the dumpster. But that’s not the part that got me. The part that scared me, the part I can’t seem to wrap my head around and still has me reeling, was that when she charged me, her body shifted–and then she was a wolf. All snapping teeth and extended claws. But by the time I stood over her lifeless body, she was a girl again. That’s about the time I went into shock. And that was the moment he showed up.
Now, all I can do is accept the truths that are staring me in the face. One, Werewolves do exist. And two, I was born to kill them.
Cold Blood (Dirty Blood series Book 2)
Wood Point Academy is not at all what I expected.
For one thing, it looks like a cross between military school and Buckingham Palace. Everyone stares, the floors shine so bright you can see your reflection in them from a mile away, and no one smiles. Unless they're kicking your butt in the process.
At least I've got plenty to take my mind off the fact that my psycho cousin, Miles De'Luca, keeps calling and declaring his love and promising to come for me just as soon as he's destroyed anyone standing in our way. Wes isn't going to like that idea.
Between Miles, Wood Point's evil welcoming committee, and the drill sergeant hottie trainer from hell, I just keep asking myself, how is this place any safer than home?
Blood Bond (Dirty Blood series Book 3)
Hybrids.
If I had to choose one word to sum up all of my problems, this would be it.
Without hybrids, I wouldn’t have to watch my best friend slowly becoming a monster.
Without hybrids, I could let go of the mentality “hunt or be hunted.” CHAS wouldn’t be scouring the Earth, intent on slaughtering and using Alex to do it. Without hybrids, I wouldn’t have to be on guard that losing my temper meant losing my shape. There would be no monster inside me, struggling to get out.
Then again, without hybrids, I wouldn’t have Wesley St. John.
Blood Rule (Dirty Blood series Book 4)
Forty-six. That’s how many hybrids survived the Hunter attack in the woods after I revived them with an injection of my blood. That’s how many followed me home to Frederick Falls. And that’s how many were now mentally linked to me through a blood bond.
Two days. Three valium. Fourteen hours of sleep.
That’s what it took to realize I wasn’t losing my mind as a result of the noise in my own head.
Sixteen.
That’s how many days have passed since I almost killed Alex. That’s how many days I’ve sat by his bedside, waiting for him to wake up. To ease the guilt, to understand his betrayal, to remember the exact shade of brown in his eyes.
Zero.
That’s my chances of skating by with Gordon Steppe and the Hunter Council. They want me for questioning. I’m afraid what’ll happen if I give them answers.
Broken Blood (Dirty Blood series Book 5)
I thought watching my boyfriend get arrested for murder was the worst experience of my life. But then I was knocked out and dragged off to a cell of my own to be tortured by the very people who were supposed to protect me from danger.
I thought being tortured and held in solitary confinement for weeks on end was the worst experience of my life. But then an unexpected visitor showed up and I realized I’d been wrong all along. There are worse things than torture and death. Much worse.
He wants my blood. More than that, he wants to get into my head. To use my bond to control his army, to wipe the world clean of anything with dirty blood. I can’t let that happen, but if I don’t help him, he’ll kill every single person I’ve ever cared about—beginning with my pack.
The prophecy said I would save everyone, but I must be doing this wrong—so far every choice I’ve made has only led to more pain and danger and death. Friends are pitted against friends, and I’m alone in my war against Gordon Steppe. I can’t fight him off anymore; all I can do is try to keep him out of the important places. And I’m failing at even that.
I thought the demons were out there. But they’re not. The monsters are within the ranks of those sworn to protect. The enemy is among us.
Crystal's Reviews
Dirty Blood by Heather HildenbrandMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Where to begin?
Narration - The narrator did an okay job, I liked how she did the different voices, including Tara's own, in her head. I did NOT like how it seemed that she was always yelling. I found myself adjusting the volume, a lot. I listened at 1.5x speed and it was good!
Story - I was hoping for something more original, but it was still enjoyable. This is very Twilightish. This was Werewolves instead of Vamps but same basic feel. Tara got annoying at times, but she is a teenager after all ;)
I am interested enough to see where this series goes!
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Cold Blood by Heather HildenbrandMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This series is getting better. I love seeing Author growth. There is more originality. I can't wait to continue!
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Blood Bond by Heather HildenbrandMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Wow, so much has happened in this book. We meet a few new people, and learn more about Tara. I would not recommend reading out of order.
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Blood Rule by Heather HildenbrandMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
George is a priceless gem, for real!
I love Astor, always have, his character is special.
Tara seems very week in this book, I am holding out hope.
I listened to the box set on audible, and was disappointed to find out that this was NOT the last book in the series. Not only that it ends in a "horrible" cliffhanger! Thank goodness I was able to grab book 5 on KU, but after listening to them all on audible I can't focus on actually reading it. I will get there though :D
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Broken Blood by Heather HildenbrandMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
I don't know why, but I had a hard time getting into this one. I think it was 100% me since I listened to 1-4 in the audio box set. Getting in the mind set to actually read the last one. I was able to finish it quickly after getting half way through.
This ties everything together pretty well. Adds in some new people but concludes everything wonderfully. We are teased with a possibility of a book in Alex's POV but it's not necessary in my eyes.
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