Blood Lust (The Sentinels #3) by Alexandra Ivy-a review

BLOOD LUST (The Sentinels #3) by Alexandra Ivy-a review

Blood Lust

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 31, 2016

Blessed and cursed by their hidden abilities, the Sentinels have no choice but to live, and love, on the edge of humanity…

The Sentinel assassin, Bas, is facing the greatest challenge of his outcast existence. His young daughter, Molly, has been kidnapped. But her disappearance has brought the return of her mother, Myst, whom Bas has never forgotten–or forgiven.

Haunted by a vision that she’s destined to create a weapon that will destroy thousands, Myst was never impulsive–until she met the irresistibly handsome Bas. But with the Brotherhood, the enemy of the high-bloods hunting for her, Myst had to stay on the run, to keep her child, and the world, safe. Now, with the most important thing in both their lives at stake, she and Bas must embark on a treacherous journey to save Molly, to confront the truth of Myst’s fate–and to face their fierce desire for one another.

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REVIEW: BLOOD LUST is the third installment in Alexandra Ivy’s adult The Sentinels paranormal, romance series focusing on a rare supernatural species known as high bloods –blessed (and cursed) with powers and magical abilities. To protect the high bloods from themselves and discrimination from the outside world and the human organization known as the Brotherhood, the ‘freaks’ and ‘mutations’ are secluded in the domed city of Valhalla organized with a social infrastructure and hierarchy of Sentinels, Assassins and more. This is assassin Bas, and clairvoyant Myst’s second chance story line. BLOOD LUST can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information is revealed where necessary.

Told from several third person perspectives BLOOD LUST follows the rebuilding of the relationship between Bas and Myst. Approximately five years earlier, Myst found herself on the run from the Brotherhood, a fanatical group of humans bent on destroying the high-bloods of the world. Enter Bas, the man she ran to for protection and the man that would father her child during a one-night stand. Fast forward to present day, Myst is still on the run but hopes to see her daughter one final time before searching for the truth about her fated visions, and the weapon that could destroy the world. What ensues is the search for the Brotherhood, and the rekindling of the relationship between Myst and Bas. Although I am not a clairvoyant, I immediately guessed the source of the weapon 😉 .

We are introduced to Bas’s best friend Kaede, a man who has sworn fealty to the high-blood assassin; Molly, Bas and Myst’s five year old daughter and not without some power of her own; Lana-the high blood Mave who is the high-blood leader; and Wolfe-Mave’s guardian (and Tagos) and the man who has pledged his life and his love for the woman in charge. The requisite evil belongs to Stella-the leader of the Brotherhood, and a woman who claims she can speak to God.

The world building continues to focus on the discrimination against those who are different but also introduces two new ‘powers’ that have remained hidden for a very long time.

BLOOD LUST is an exciting, emotional and entertaining story about friendship and family, truth and lies, forgiveness and love. The premise is imaginative and energetic; the characters are passionate and charismatic; the romance is a second chance for two people brought together by a common evil.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Blood Assassin (The Sentinels #2) by Alexandra Ivy-a review

BLOOD ASSASSIN (The Sentinels #2) by Alexandra Ivy-a review

Blood Assassin Jan 15

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 30, 2014

They are the outcasts of humanity. Blessed with power. Cursed by fate. Driven by passion. The Sentinels have returned. . .

Out Of The Shadows

At six-foot-three and two-hundred-fifty pounds, Fane is a natural born guardian. A flawless mix of muscled perfection and steely precision, he has devoted years of his life to protecting a beautiful necromancer. But after she found love in the arms of another, Fane has been a warrior adrift. He swears allegiance only to the Sentinels. And no woman will ever rule his heart again. . .

Into The Fire

Not only a powerful psychic, Serra is that rare telepath who can connect to minds through objects. When the daughter of a high-blood businessman is kidnapped, Serra agrees to help. But when she stumbles onto a conspiracy involving secrets sects and ancient relics, her life is in mortal danger–and Fane is her only hope. Is the warrior willing to risk his body, his soul, and his heart, for Serra? Or will one last betrayal destroy them both?

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REVIEW: BLOOD ASSASSIN is the second full length installment in Alexandra Ivy’s contemporary, adult, The Sentinels paranormal, romance series focusing on a rare supernatural species known as high bloods –blessed (and cursed) with powers and magical abilities. To protect the high bloods from themselves and discrimination from the outside world, the ‘freaks’ and ‘mutations’ are secluded in the domed city of Valhalla organized with a social infrastructure and hierarchy of Sentinels. This is Fane and Serra’s storyline, and can be read as a stand alone without too much difficulty. Alexandra Ivy weaves background history into the storyline and introduces the novel with an overview about the Sentinel warriors and guardians.

Fane is a Sentinel Guardian, an alpha male whose last assignment ended when the woman he protected for years fell in love with a human (Born in Blood-Sentinel #1). Hoping to return to Tibet for some meditation and reflection, Fane will be confronted by the woman of his dreams, Serra, knowing that he will never be good enough for the beautiful psychic who calls to his soul. Serra is a strong, confident woman who is in love with Fane, and takes every opportunity to ensure that Fane is wholly aware. It is only when Serra disappears does Fane realize that he will never be able to live without the woman he loves.

The storyline focuses on the hunt for a missing four year old child. Molly is the daughter of Bas-a wealthy high blood whose history is known to only a few. Bas will sacrifices everyone to ensure his daughter is safely returned and in this Serra will be Bas’s chosen sacrifice. Serra is ‘called in’ to search for the little girl but there is a price upon Serra’s head. If she is unable to locate Molly, her life will be forfeited. Enter Fane, who agrees to aid Serra in the search for the missing child knowing that both will be targeted for destruction when the girl has been found. Serra’s psychic abilities will be put to the test as she hunts, not only for Molly but for the people responsible.

The relationship between Serra and Fane is one of friends to lovers. Fane has been reluctant to reveal his true feelings to Serra but when the woman he loves risks her life for that of a four year old child, Fane wants more from Serra-he wants forever. The sex scenes are sensual and hot, although limited in number as the storyline focuses on the retrieval of a missing child and uncovering the identity of the people responsible for the attack against the supernatural powers. The world building continues to center on the stereotyping and prejudices against what is considered ‘abnormal’. The preconceived notions about the supernatural powers have resulted in the protective confines of Valhalla but there are those who are not willing to play by the rules. The Sentinels are an elite group of warriors, trained by Tibetan monks, whose job it is to protect and defend the supernatural powers against their enemies and themselves.

The secondary and supporting characters include the all-powerful and all-knowing Mave (Lana); Wolfe (the leader of The Sentinels ) and a man who is more than attracted to the Mave; and Bas whose past is dark and dangerous with too much blood on his hands.

Alexandra Ivy weaves an intricate tale of kidnapping, death, revenge, betrayal, witches, psychics, magic and love. The twists and turns throughout the story find the reader pulled from one scenario to another as well as the possibility of outlining some future storylines. There are a number of immortal and supernatural powers introduced including sexy warriors, psychics and a witch that has the ability to trigger the end of the world. There is mystery, suspense and action rolled into a romantic storyline about two people meant for one another-in this world and the next.

Reading Order
Out of Control
Born in Blood
Blood Assassin

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Out of Control (The Sentinels .5) by Alexandra Ivy-a review

OUT OF CONTROL (The Sentinels 0.5) by Alexandra Ivy-a review

Out of Control

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date: October 28, 2014

New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Ivy quenches your thirst for illicit desire with this seductive tale of the Sentinels—outcast humans with the ability to tread the line between life and death—and pleasure and pain…

Ph.D student Angela Locke has a crush on her sexy professor, Dr. Nikolo Bartrev. When she learns he’s actually a Sentinel with extraordinary powers, she joins forces with him to catch a psychopath. But soon, their hottest pursuit is of each other.

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REVIEW: OUT OF CONTROL is a prequel novella (originally released in the 2013 anthology PREDATORY) in Alexandra Ivy’s The Sentinels paranormal, romance series focusing on a rare human species-known as high bloods- blessed (or cursed) with powers and magical abilities. To protect the high bloods from themselves and discrimination from the outside world, the ‘freaks’ and ‘mutations’ are secluded in the domed city of Valhalla, organized with a social infrastructure and hierarchy of Sentinels. There is a slight ‘X-Men’ vibe to the series premise. This is Hunter Sentinal Nikolo Bartrev and researcher Angela Locke’s storyline.

Nikolov lied to Angela. Posing as a visiting professor, Nikolov has been observing Angela for weeks knowing that something more powerful is hidden deep within her soul. But a rogue Sentinel warrior is on the hunt, searching for Angela in the hopes of a cure, and Nikolov has offered up Angela as bait.

The relationship between Nikolov and Angela is one of immediate attraction but one that is not acted upon until Angela’s life is in danger. Nikolov has found his mate but in order to save the woman with whom he is falling in love, sacrifices will have to be made and his life is the ultimate sacrifice.

OUT OF CONTROL is a short story; a quick paranormal romance read that introduces Alexandra Ivy’s THE SENTINEL series. It does not, however, offer up any information regarding the genetic anomalies or how the high bloods came to be. As a prequel novella, there is very little background information revealed but we do get a glimpse at how one seemingly normal but very brilliant human came to realize what it is she is truly capable of doing.

Reading Order
Out of Control
Born in Blood (Dec 2013)
Blood Assassin (Jan 2015)

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Reviewed by Sandy

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