Category: Reading

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This was the best so far for me in The Alex Hayden Chronicles. The quality of the writing has improved with each book, making the characters even more engaging and the story flow more naturally. However, part of the enjoyment came from having read the first two books in the series and getting caught up in the story.

I love how the supernatural world is expanding exponentially! In book one we just had Vampires and Witches. Book two, introduced werewolves, and now we have even more powerful witches, bramble pixies and ogres!

I enjoyed the way the flashbacks are integrated into the story, gradually revealing Alexander’s past and, indeed, the past of all of the supernatural characters and how they are linked. This book brings a lot of plot lines together in a very satisfying way and there is a sense that events are reaching their conclusion.

There were some real moments of tension in this book and I found myself afraid for Alex and wondering how on earth he was going to get himself out of a situation. Of course, he always does. A tiny criticism is that the relatively easy way he always extricates himself, is not always worthy of the build up and feeling of extreme danger that is created.

In this book we see Alex feed on a living human for the first time and this adds some realism to the story – he is a vampire after all!

Looking forward to reading book 4 now

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Despite it not being the type of book I would usually read I enjoyed the second book in the Alex Hayden Chronicles.

The characters are developing well, particularly Alex. The plot is deepening and becoming more intriguing. I really want to read the next book to find out what happens next.

I’m enjoying the budding romance between Petra and Alex and asking myself if Alex will chose to remain a vampire or not?

The introduction of werewolves to the cast of supernaturals was fun!

I am also enjoying the gradual revelation of Alex’s back story.

The style of writing is pleasing – a modern take on the vampire genre with a dose of humour and irony.

Looking forward to reading The Cauldron of Fire now!

I really enjoyed this book.

It is not the genre I would usually read but I was pleasantly surprised. It was an easy read, light, fast-paced and imaginative.

I particularly enjoyed the mix of vampire lore with other fantasy concepts and modern day crime fiction.

The characters were unexpectedly engaging and I read quickly wanting to find out what happened to them.

 

I loved the idea that there is an intricate underworld of vampires, vampire hunters and witches just beneath the surface of our ordinary lives.

I would recommend it, especially for young adults, and plan to read the others in the series when I get through my current reading list. For the genre, I would have given 5 stars were it not for the fact that on occasion it felt a little rushed and some incidents were glossed over a little as the story jumped to the next stage.