Paperback, 234 pages
Published June 10th 2010
by CreateSpace
ISBN 1453765131
3.5 stars
Marion, Virginia seemed like a nice place to live a normal life, but she is not a normal girl. Laney has special abilities that keep her looking over her shoulder as she makes her escape from the men who had kidnapped her. A young doctor’s interest is piqued when he witnesses her mysteriously curing a young child’s illness. He befriends her due to his growing fascination with uncovering the true nature of her abilities, but not without harboring secrets of his own. Laney’s budding relationship with a local boy puts both of them in danger when the men she was hiding from find her. All of their lives will change forever as ancient secrets become unearthed.
I have really mixed feelings about this book. From the beginning the relationships seemed WAY too rushed until you find out a little tidbit of info. near the end. However, there were several points during my read that I almost put the book away and didn’t finish due to content. I really wouldn’t want my teen reading this book. While pitched as YA fiction with 18 year old main characters, I think it is written more as adult romance. The flashbacks to Laney’s previous life I skimmed right past and didn’t read because of how violent they were. I understand her past was hard and she is on the run but do why the need to elaborate so much?
That being said, Human Blend does have a very interesting storyline that kept me intrigued enough that I did finish the book. Lori’s writing felt a bit choppy at times but the basic premise of the plot and the personalities of the characters are a winning combination. She takes a new slant on two paranormal creatures that come into contact with each other when Laney takes a volunteer position in a hospital. It has your love triangle going on but the relationships were complex and the author keeps you guessing through the whole book. I felt connected to the people and liked the new mythology introduced. Sometimes I wish that books came with filters like TV and movies do, because I genuinely would have loved this one without the sex and violence. This is a trilogy, so I am hoping the next two books are age appropriate. I can only give it 3.5 stars since I bordered between liking it and hating it all at the same time.
I’ll let you decide as I am giving away my signed author copy to blog readers age 18 and older. You can read other Human Blend reviews on Goodreads here. Simply comment below to enter our giveaway which is International and ends December 29, 2010.
KaitlynjFrancis
i am so looking forward to read this seems so interesting
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Amy
Well now I *have* to read it because of your interesting review of it. Hope I win it!
lindseybousfield
I’d LOVE to read this! 🙂
The Bitner Family
Interesting sounding. I’ve got this on my TBR list on goodreads, so I’d like to enter the contest.
Carol
ok, sounds interesting so I’d like to be enter in this giveaway ^^
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Pisinat
I have to say the cover really intrigued me. I have I am Number Four on my TBR-pile, and I read really good review about it. This one sounds interesting, and the fact that you hesitate between liking it or hating it, intrigues me even more! So yes, I would love to enter this giveaway please 🙂 Thank you !
Vivien
I also have I Am Number Four in my TBR pile. Need to get there already…
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Elena Solodow
Does seem interesting.
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Zoë
ohh I really want to read this, I’d love to be entered for a chance to win.
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donnas
Sounds interesting. Thanks for the chance!
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mariska
i’ve been eyeeing this book for couple days. count me in !
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buddyt
Yours is the first review of the book I have read and I must admit you have intruiged me.
I am over 18 and would like to try this for myself.
Thanks for the giveaway and have a happy and relaxing holiday time.
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Darlyn
I want to read this book. Thanks for the chance!
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Aleetha
YAY,another not normal girl story. wow for the cover.
Please count me into your giveaway
Thanks for the chance
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natalie23
I love how spooky the cover looks. I can’t wait to read this book, thanks for having a giveaway.
I am over 18
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Khyla
I would love to read this
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The Itzel Library
Oh I want it!! This is on my wishlist too… Thanks for the chance. I´d love to read this. 🙂
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Natasha
This book sounds so original and interesting!I’d love to win the book. Thank you for making it international. =)
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Aik
This book sounds great! I’d love to read it!
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Anne
I’d love to read this.
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