WOW!!! If I could give it 10 stars I would!! I always know to expect the unexpected from Denise, but she goes above and beyond in this book. I’m still processing everything that happened and will have a major book hangover for days. I feel like I’ve been through an emotional wringer. This series just keeps getting better with each book. Be prepared to be taken on a roller coaster of a ride with edge of the seat action. If you haven’t read this series, you should start now!!! You will not regret it.
Author
sheila
3 years ago
I could not put this book down. It has romance, intrigue, adventure and yes demons and monsters. It amazes me that I can get swept up into such a fictional supernatural world in a few pages. That is definitely the mark of an excellent author! This is book 3 in the series and also incorporates The Curse Keeper series. If you haven’t read that series, you should. It isn’t a requirement to enjoy this series but it certainly pulls it all together. I loved how Piper developed in this book. I want her on my team! She is awesome. The whole group does not disappoint. So if you want a book to sweep you away, this is it! Give it a try!
Author
efordham1
3 years ago
Wow. To have Ellie and Collin (and David) join forces with Piper, Abel and Jack was a DGS readers delight. Even if you haven’t read the previous curse keepers books (I urge you to) they fit in perfectly without having to know their back story.
Fighting demons, dealing with ghosts and chatting with God’s are all in here and flows really well. Piper is getting stronger everyday and finding out about her powers which the supernatural world are also very interested in and between them all they are all trying to figure out what to do and how to do it without being killed. Friendships are tested to the max with new plans developing all the time, I can’t wait for the next installment to find our the conclusion.
Author
laila
3 years ago
OMG I don’t even know where to start! I’m actually speechless! This book is everything I hoped for and much more. Denise outdid my highest hopes! I was struggling to put it down when I had no choice! My head is still spinning after everything that happened in this book just now. And happened a lot if it’s even the right word to describe it. It was a non-stop action packed rollercoaster.
Those fantastic characters- Piper, Abel, Ellie, Collin, David, Rhys and Jack! I loved all of them. Oh Piper, she is one real badass and her many powers grow in a lightning speed. I never expected these turns and twists coming!
If you are still hesitating to try this series, don’t, just give it a try and you’ll be never disappointed, because you’ll never want to stop!
Author
samanthalm
3 years ago
Absolutely incredible!!! Of Blood and Monsters has everything I was expecting and so much more! I’m still in shock from the ending and I’m at a loss for words, it’s that amazing! I was expecting a great book, especially following how good Of Fire and Storm was, but I never imagined it would have been this incredible! There was a perfect mixture of action, magic, romance, fantastic characters, and then you see some returning characters point of views (Ellie and Collin from The Curse Keepers are back!). I honestly couldn’t have thought up a better book and now I cannot wait to read the next book to see where Piper and Ellie go from here!
Author
brandidevillier1
3 years ago
Omg! Denise Grover Swank you did it again! This book was fantastic! It is a page turning, heart hurting, keeping you on your toes kind of story. I loved all the Piper Lancaster series but this one right here is the icing on the cake! If you are on the fence about this series don’t be! You will NOT be disappointed.
Author
ejordan0726
3 years ago
OH MY GOODNESS!!! I’m speechless…I don’t even know where to begin. I absolutely LOVED Of Blood and Monsters. The entire Piper Lancaster Series is amazing and this book did not disappoint.
Of Blood and Monsters picked up where Of Fire and Storm ended. Piper and her group are working together and I love the fact that Ellie and Collin are part of her group. I also love having Ellie’s point of view in this story. This book had me sitting on the edge of my seat…I couldn’t get enough of it.
If you’re looking for a new book I HIGHLY recommend the Piper Lancaster series…you will love it from the very first page.
Author
agirlandherbooks15
3 years ago
********4.25 Stars********
Of Blood and Monsters started off as your typical urban fantasy, checking off the boxes of why I love reading this genre. Then bam, Denise flipped everything upside down, punch me in the feels and had me clamoring for more.
This book ended up being a total mind-f*** and just when I thought I had it all figured it, the rug was ripped out from me and the only thing I believe now is to trust no one. the gods are playing some sick and twisted games and let me tell you I’m here for it.
Ellie, Piper, and Colin are being manipulated in ways I don’t think they even know and they were put through the wringer in this book. As much as they have grown through this series, they still have their own demons they need to get control of if they want to win this war. They are being moved around like chess pieces and if they can’t get control of their emotions and learn to trust each other, then all hope is lost.
and I have to say is I do not trust, Tommy. Ghost Boys are never meant to be trusted and I firmly believe he is not as he appears to be and think he’s up to no good….
******Author provided a free review copy******
Author
spowers2627
3 years ago
This book was everything I hoped for and more. I could not put it down!
I was so excited to receive an early reader copy of “Of Blood and Monsters.”
This story kept me on the edge of my seat, heart pounding, holding my breath and reading as fast as I could to find out what would happen next. The story was unpredictable, action packed and heartfelt.
Piper Lancaster is one of my favorite DG Swank characters because she is fearless and always works for doing the greater good. One of my favorite parts in the story is the teamwork of Piper and her cousin Ellie. Both of these strong female characters have their own team and how the teams work together.
You won’t be disappointed in this amazing next installment of the Piper Lancaster series. I was first drawn to this series last year as a new reader to the Urban Fantasy genre, but long time fan of Denise Grover Swank.
I already can’t wait for the next Book! September is definitely too far away!
Author
amandamr1
3 years ago
Oh my goodness. Where to even start? Another hit by Denise! Piper had quickly turned into one of my favorite characters and Of Blood and Monsters continues to prove why that is. She’s such a badass, but I love that we continue to see her softer side with how much she cares for her friends and those she helps with ghosts. Along with Piper, we get the return of her crew, including Abel. Abel and I have had a solid love-hate relationship over the series, but I am now solidly on the love side of the line. Add in the continued addition of Ellie, Collin, and David and we have a terrific team.
Of Blood and Monsters seriously has it all. Page turning action, suspense, twists and turns, romance, and all of the emotions. I was happy; I was sad; I was angry. I laughed; I cried; I even yelled some and about threw my Kindle across the room. I couldn’t put it down. Denise gives us the addition of POVs from other players in the group, which helps add even more dimension to an already great plot. And don’t even get me started on that ending! Eagerly, and anxiously, awaiting the final installment in the series!
Author
elisa2972
3 years ago
Thrilling, Gripping, Enthralling, Suspenseful and jam-packed with so much supernatural awesomeness I couldn’t put it down.
Piper, Abel, Rhys, Jack, Hudson, Ellie, Collin, and David are an amazing force to be reckoned with, well as long as they can pull together as a team before the army of demons arrives…
I’m getting closer to the end and omg the twists keep coming and I’m like sh.t I didn’t see that coming… omg I did not see that coming… freaking Nooooo I did not see that coming… but guess what it all happened and all I can say is OMG
and what an ending!!!!!!!! now I’m waiting with bated breath for the next book.
WOW!!! If I could give it 10 stars I would!! I always know to expect the unexpected from Denise, but she goes above and beyond in this book. I’m still processing everything that happened and will have a major book hangover for days. I feel like I’ve been through an emotional wringer. This series just keeps getting better with each book. Be prepared to be taken on a roller coaster of a ride with edge of the seat action. If you haven’t read this series, you should start now!!! You will not regret it.
I could not put this book down. It has romance, intrigue, adventure and yes demons and monsters. It amazes me that I can get swept up into such a fictional supernatural world in a few pages. That is definitely the mark of an excellent author! This is book 3 in the series and also incorporates The Curse Keeper series. If you haven’t read that series, you should. It isn’t a requirement to enjoy this series but it certainly pulls it all together. I loved how Piper developed in this book. I want her on my team! She is awesome. The whole group does not disappoint. So if you want a book to sweep you away, this is it! Give it a try!
Wow. To have Ellie and Collin (and David) join forces with Piper, Abel and Jack was a DGS readers delight. Even if you haven’t read the previous curse keepers books (I urge you to) they fit in perfectly without having to know their back story.
Fighting demons, dealing with ghosts and chatting with God’s are all in here and flows really well. Piper is getting stronger everyday and finding out about her powers which the supernatural world are also very interested in and between them all they are all trying to figure out what to do and how to do it without being killed. Friendships are tested to the max with new plans developing all the time, I can’t wait for the next installment to find our the conclusion.
OMG I don’t even know where to start! I’m actually speechless! This book is everything I hoped for and much more. Denise outdid my highest hopes! I was struggling to put it down when I had no choice! My head is still spinning after everything that happened in this book just now. And happened a lot if it’s even the right word to describe it. It was a non-stop action packed rollercoaster.
Those fantastic characters- Piper, Abel, Ellie, Collin, David, Rhys and Jack! I loved all of them. Oh Piper, she is one real badass and her many powers grow in a lightning speed. I never expected these turns and twists coming!
If you are still hesitating to try this series, don’t, just give it a try and you’ll be never disappointed, because you’ll never want to stop!
Absolutely incredible!!! Of Blood and Monsters has everything I was expecting and so much more! I’m still in shock from the ending and I’m at a loss for words, it’s that amazing! I was expecting a great book, especially following how good Of Fire and Storm was, but I never imagined it would have been this incredible! There was a perfect mixture of action, magic, romance, fantastic characters, and then you see some returning characters point of views (Ellie and Collin from The Curse Keepers are back!). I honestly couldn’t have thought up a better book and now I cannot wait to read the next book to see where Piper and Ellie go from here!
Omg! Denise Grover Swank you did it again! This book was fantastic! It is a page turning, heart hurting, keeping you on your toes kind of story. I loved all the Piper Lancaster series but this one right here is the icing on the cake! If you are on the fence about this series don’t be! You will NOT be disappointed.
OH MY GOODNESS!!! I’m speechless…I don’t even know where to begin. I absolutely LOVED Of Blood and Monsters. The entire Piper Lancaster Series is amazing and this book did not disappoint.
Of Blood and Monsters picked up where Of Fire and Storm ended. Piper and her group are working together and I love the fact that Ellie and Collin are part of her group. I also love having Ellie’s point of view in this story. This book had me sitting on the edge of my seat…I couldn’t get enough of it.
If you’re looking for a new book I HIGHLY recommend the Piper Lancaster series…you will love it from the very first page.
********4.25 Stars********
Of Blood and Monsters started off as your typical urban fantasy, checking off the boxes of why I love reading this genre. Then bam, Denise flipped everything upside down, punch me in the feels and had me clamoring for more.
This book ended up being a total mind-f*** and just when I thought I had it all figured it, the rug was ripped out from me and the only thing I believe now is to trust no one. the gods are playing some sick and twisted games and let me tell you I’m here for it.
Ellie, Piper, and Colin are being manipulated in ways I don’t think they even know and they were put through the wringer in this book. As much as they have grown through this series, they still have their own demons they need to get control of if they want to win this war. They are being moved around like chess pieces and if they can’t get control of their emotions and learn to trust each other, then all hope is lost.
and I have to say is I do not trust, Tommy. Ghost Boys are never meant to be trusted and I firmly believe he is not as he appears to be and think he’s up to no good….
******Author provided a free review copy******
This book was everything I hoped for and more. I could not put it down!
I was so excited to receive an early reader copy of “Of Blood and Monsters.”
This story kept me on the edge of my seat, heart pounding, holding my breath and reading as fast as I could to find out what would happen next. The story was unpredictable, action packed and heartfelt.
Piper Lancaster is one of my favorite DG Swank characters because she is fearless and always works for doing the greater good. One of my favorite parts in the story is the teamwork of Piper and her cousin Ellie. Both of these strong female characters have their own team and how the teams work together.
You won’t be disappointed in this amazing next installment of the Piper Lancaster series. I was first drawn to this series last year as a new reader to the Urban Fantasy genre, but long time fan of Denise Grover Swank.
I already can’t wait for the next Book! September is definitely too far away!
Oh my goodness. Where to even start? Another hit by Denise! Piper had quickly turned into one of my favorite characters and Of Blood and Monsters continues to prove why that is. She’s such a badass, but I love that we continue to see her softer side with how much she cares for her friends and those she helps with ghosts. Along with Piper, we get the return of her crew, including Abel. Abel and I have had a solid love-hate relationship over the series, but I am now solidly on the love side of the line. Add in the continued addition of Ellie, Collin, and David and we have a terrific team.
Of Blood and Monsters seriously has it all. Page turning action, suspense, twists and turns, romance, and all of the emotions. I was happy; I was sad; I was angry. I laughed; I cried; I even yelled some and about threw my Kindle across the room. I couldn’t put it down. Denise gives us the addition of POVs from other players in the group, which helps add even more dimension to an already great plot. And don’t even get me started on that ending! Eagerly, and anxiously, awaiting the final installment in the series!
Thrilling, Gripping, Enthralling, Suspenseful and jam-packed with so much supernatural awesomeness I couldn’t put it down.
Piper, Abel, Rhys, Jack, Hudson, Ellie, Collin, and David are an amazing force to be reckoned with, well as long as they can pull together as a team before the army of demons arrives…
I’m getting closer to the end and omg the twists keep coming and I’m like sh.t I didn’t see that coming… omg I did not see that coming… freaking Nooooo I did not see that coming… but guess what it all happened and all I can say is OMG
and what an ending!!!!!!!! now I’m waiting with bated breath for the next book.
Seriously addictive reading.