The Blood Traitor

The Blood Traitorl kicks off with a lengthy process of gathering its scattered characters, feeling more like a headcount than an epic start. There was a lot of tell and don’t show due to this, which made for a start that dragged.As for the story, it often got stuck on repeat with the characters' relationships, especially Kiva's constant struggle for recognition. I was itching for the plot to break free from these loops and really take off but it didn’t feel like it ever did.The plot mechanics felt overly convenient, with events engineered just to push characters together. I won’t go into each of these, but let’s just say this book felt like fan service, rather than a finale.What started as a promising gritty fantasy gradually morphs into a lighter romantasy, which wasn't quite what I signed up for. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind a love story, but I was hoping for more depth and complexity.Jaren was my biggest disappointment in this book. He is the biggest walking red flag I have ever seen. His relationship with Kiva is not only unbelievable but incredibly toxic. I actually didn’t want them to get together in the end because of this - although you know they do.In all fairness, the book is well-crafted and offers some entertainment value. It just didn't deliver the epic experience I was anticipating. For those who enjoy a blend of romance and fantasy, this might hit the mark.For more reviews and book recommendations, check out my YouTube channel

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