Half-Blood (Covenant #1)

Read from 29-30th September, 2014

Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout

5 Stars

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The Hematoi descend from the unions of gods and mortals, and the children of two Hematoi pure bloods have godlike powers. Children of Hematoi and mortals–well, not so much. Half-bloods only have two options: become trained Sentinels who hunt and kill daimons or become servants in the homes of the pures.

Seventeen-year-old Alexandria would rather risk her life fighting than waste it scrubbing toilets, but she may end up slumming it anyway. There are several rules that students at the Covenant must follow. Alex has problems with them all, but especially rule #1:

Relationships between pures and halfs are forbidden.

Unfortunately, she’s crushing hard on the totally hot pure-blood Aiden. But falling for Aiden isn’t her biggest problem–staying alive long enough to graduate the Covenant and become a Sentinel is. If she fails in her duty, she faces a future worse than death or slavery: being turned into a daimon, and being hunted by Aiden.

And that would kind of suck.

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Sexy, sizzling, touching, hilarious, sweet and fun. All words that come to mind when thinking about Half-Blood – a book reminiscent of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson chronicles, but – dare I say – possibly even better. In true Armentrout style, you will be swept off your feet, laughing your head off, “aww”-ing while cuddling a pillow to your chest and much, much more.

Alex is a kick-ass heroine who isn’t afraid to speak her mind. She’s hilarious, sassy and fun.

Aiden is a hot, capable, strong, sweet character that is totally swoon-worthy.

They are absolutely perfect for each other – and have the chemistry to match – but as he’s a pure and she’s a half, it’s taboo. (Which, you know, totally adds to the sexual tension they’ve got going on).

Caleb was the awesome best friend – loyal, sweet, fun and knows how Alex is like even after all those years spent apart. He’s just great to have around and lightens up the mood when she’s down. Not to mention, his crush on Olivia is totally cute. 😉

The world-building was intense and totally believable. A corrupt society descended from the Greek gods based on blood purity determined to fight daimons that suppresses over a third of its population into slavery? Yep, totally believable.

A cross between Percy Jackson, Shadowhunters and general Armentrout awesomeness, Half-Blood is a must read for young adults.