Review: Blood-Kissed Sky by J.A. London

Blood-Kissed Sky (Darkness Before Dawn Trilogy #2)

J.A. London

Publication Date: December 26, 2012

Publisher: HarperTeen

Paperback: 368 pgs

Summary:

There's nowhere left to hide.

I thought vampires were our enemies - they controlled our lives, isolated our cities, and demanded our blood - until I met Victor. With Victor taking over as the new Lord Valentine, things were supposed to get better. Instead, they're worse than ever.

Day Walkers, a new breed of vampires who can walk in the sun, are terrorizing the city. Blood supplies are low, and if Victor's vampires don't get enough, they will become infected with the Thirst - a disease that will turn them into mindless killers.

To stop it, I must journey across the desolate wasteland to the very place where the sickness began. I can only hope that the answers that await me are enough to save us all... before it's too late.(Goodreads)

Review:
     Blood-Kissed Sky is the follow up to Darkness Before Dawn. In this story vampires and humans are trying to figure out how to deal with a disease called the Thirst, as well as a new bred of vampire's called Day Walkers. The main character Dawn is determined to find out what is going on with the vampires, though she knows she is putting herself in harms way to do so. Instead of backing down and hiding behind her allies she is focused on finding out how to save her world.

     Dawn is one of those characters that I thoroughly enjoy reading about. She's strong, determined, and willing to do whatever it takes to help those around her. She has some issues in her love life but her problems don't stop her from doing what she feels she needs to do. I'm also a fan of the supporting characters, especially Dawn's best friend, Tegan. She gives Dawn support as well as takes Dawn's mind off her problems. Plus, Tegan is feisty and not interested in letting rules keep her from doing what she wants. Micheal, Dawn's ex is strong, capable and focused on protecting humans from the vampires. Then there is Victor. He's the new overlord of Denver. He's finding  that the pressure of his new job is a little more intense than he thought. All of these characters combine to make a compelling story that I really enjoy.

     I love that this book slowly reveals it's secrets. We don't find out everything at once, each secret is revealed bit by bit which kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire book. I love the descriptive details that are provided in a Blood-Kissed Sky especially how the author describes Los Angeles. I felt as though I was able to see exactly what was described. I'm really liking the direction this trilogy is headed in. There is no doubt I will be reading the final installment in this trilogy, After Daybreak.

Cover:
     Apparently I am a fan of dark covers. I love this one! It's dark and eerie. The clouds in the background look ominous with that touch of color and I can't help but what what is going on inside this book. I also like how the girl is looking away which makes me wonder what she's looking at. Great cover.

Swoon Thursdays (62)

The ladies at YA Bound have created a hot and fun new meme called SWOON #YABound. If you want to join in here's what you need to do.

All you need to do is pick up the book you are currently reading or just finished reading. Find what made you SWOON. What got your heart pounding and your skin tingling, and your stomach fluttering. Then shout it out on Twitter with the hashtag  #YABound, post in the comments, or grab the awesome button from YA Bound (above) and share it on your blog!

My teaser is from Blood-Kissed Sky. I just finished this book and I'm already anticipating book three After Daybreak!

"Victor's eyes darken as he lowers his mouth to mine...I welcome his deepening kiss and wrap my arms around his neck. Suddenly I'm aware of my feet leaving the ground as he lifts me into his arms and carries me to the bed...his tongue dancing with mine, his hand slipping beneath my shirt, his mouth now trailing along my throat, his fangs scraping my skin, my pulse throbbing, the press-." SWOON #YABound

That's what had me Swooning this week. What made you Swoon?

Teaser Tuesday (44)

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by MizB at Should be Reading. Anyone can join in. Here's what you need to do.

♥Grab your current read.

♥Open to a random page.

♥Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page.

♥Be careful not to include spoilers! (make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away. You don’t want to ruin the book for others.)

♥Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

I just started Blood-Kissed Sky and I'm already hooked. Here's my teaser:

"The darkness goes on forever, its dimension infinite, able to hide anyone...anything. I want to rush forward, but I'm held here by something I can't define."

J.A. London, Blood-Kissed Sky (Darkness Before Dawn Trilogy #2) pg 45

That's my teaser. Hope you enjoy! If you have a teaser leave a link so I can check it out:)