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Captive
Lianne Kay
Cursed Bloodstone, book two
Kindle Edition, 358 pages
Published June 30, 2023
ASIN B0BSVDV9GX
The Bloodstone imprisoned Sol. They want the power behind her birthmark. She wants to stop them from attaining their dark gifts.
As she fights to free herself, she discovers a magic she never wanted. Each day it whispers broken promises in her ears. Promises that make her question her people, the Bloodstone, and the fractured bond she shares with her husband.
For one question rises above the rest. Is she Kyanite or Bloodstone?
The answer may lead her down a path she never wants to flee. Or it may write her Fate in the sands, leaving her no choice but to escape.
Captive is an enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance with plenty of tension and steam. It’s suitable for 18+. It’s the second in a series.
I decided to continue with the series because I possess one nagging question: Will Sol ever realize that she, in fact and opinion, is the problem?
It's only been a few days since Sol launched the knife into the chest of the Bloodstone chieftain, Hector, and came away with the realization that he and Gabriel, her husband, were one and the same.
Now she's breaking pottery, slicing the throats of her guards, and making a mad dash for freedom.
Only to be caught once again.
Hate still burns inside her for the Bloodstone people and towards the livery collar that now adorns Hector's neck.
But now she's healed with Bloodstone magic. And she's killed with Bloodstone magic. Begging the second question: Is Sol truly just a Kyanite, or she is of the same blood as those whom she despises?
Third question: Wtf happened to Gabriel's vow of celibacy? What, that doesn't apply now that he's embraced his role as Hector? The same way Gabriel had no siblings but Hector does. Had it been a lie and no such vow existed?
Some consistency would be great in this series.
She hates the Bloodstones but she'll fight beside them. She'll avenge them. But she'd sooner die than see them restored to the magic that would enable them to better protect themselves.
All the while, Sol wields her own magic, healing some and cursing the rest. Their bodies rot. Others reduced to maggots.
So I reiterate: The Bloodstones aren't the problem. Sol is.
The Boodstones have a justice system. She may not like it but the audacity of this bish to condemn it and then hunt down and murder someone in cold blood... I just can't with this woman.
At forty percent, I really wanted to DNF but I pressed through. Then at sixty-five percent, I really, really wanted to DNF so I raged through. And I held that rage till the end.
Answer #1: Nope.
Answer #2: Sol's mother was Bloodstone. So the woman she lovingly remembers as Mother, the same woman she has dedicated her existence to avenging, was not. Color me.. not surprised.
Answer #3: I don't know. Maybe the author forgot.
Is it selfish to want you near me?
Yes, Hector. Yes.
Now, the Bloodstone are attacking me!
Why?
Woman, what'you mean why?? You curse them. You won't stop killing them. You. Are. A. Threat. If there's a bounty on your head then it's only a bonus.Why?
He takes his time, setting a tortuous pace as he kisses my stomach.
How... how is he doing that? How long is her torso??
1 out of 5 stars.
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