Blood Cross

Jane Yellowrock, Book 2

By: Faith Hunter

Narrated by: Khristine Hvam

Length: 14 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

Jane Yellowrock is back on the prowl against the children of the night. The vampire council has hired skinwalker Yellowrock to hunt and kill one of their own who has broken sacred ancient rules - but Jane quickly realizes that in a community that is thousands of years old, loyalties run deep.

©2010 Faith Hunter (P)2009 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Jane gets into a complicated stew involving human and vampire rivalries, the ancient vampire-witch conflict, the New Orleans police, and her need to balance her beast and human natures. What with puzzles, chases (including a climactic one to rescue children), lots of blood, and some explicit sex, count on this to please thriller and dark romance fans alike." ( Booklist)

Vampires, Witches, & A Rogue

Awesome story & narration! Really enjoyed this book a lot. I like how some vamp lore was incorporated into the story & who told this lore to Jane. Makes me wonder if we’ll get to know her more in other books. I hope so.
Also, I would like to see more of Angie-baby as she is so adorable. And maybe a bit scary. Lol!
Although I’m happy that Jane found a romantic interest but I really would have loved to have seen it be with a specific someone. It would have made for some interesting (& dare I say steamy) romantic encounters. Perhaps maybe love triangle of a sort. But I don’t want it to be like the Twilight stories. While that was a decent series, I don’t quite think that type of story would work well here. Plus a love triangle in this series would make for a lot of interesting storytelling, if written right.
I also wouldn’t mind just a touch of humor as well. I will that the story is well thought out & I do enjoy the mystery angle of it a lot; but some humorous moments would loosen up some of the seriousness in Jane, I think.
I’m looking forward to the next book & to see what kind of trouble Jane’s going to get into next.

Loved It

Any additional comments?

Great narration. I like to list this first as it can make or break a story.

Loved this story. Easy listerning and very entertaining. Will be impatiently waiting for any new books in audio from this author.

I really enjoy it when readers with similar reading interests list their favourite authors and series. It really helps me find new authors too follow. Mine are Charlaine Harris, Jeaniene Frost, Jennifer Estep, Faith Hunter, Molly Harper, Ilona Andrews, Kresley Cole, Deborah Harkness, Nalini Singh, Coreene Callahan and Sherrilyn Kenyon.

Happy Reading

Blood Cross: Jane Yellowrock, Book 2

This is another great tale with Jane Yellowrock. The author creates a strong, female character, who also is vulnerable in some ways. There is enough intrique and action to keep you interested. The story is developed well. I enjoy the toughness and sometimes softness of the main character. I look forward to future stories with Jane Yellowrock.

Jane Yellowrock Rides Again

This is a totally Kick Ass series. A Not Whiny female heroine! What a relief. If you are of Cherokee descent, you're going to really find this fascinating!

Great story!

Like paranormals, lots of violence, and a splash of romance? Then this second book in the Jane Yellowrock saga will be right up your alley. I am enjoying this Series immensely.

book 2

2nd Jane Yellowrock Book. Enjoyed this one as much as the first in the series. Delve a little more deeply into the characters of Jane, Molly and the New Orleans cast. A love triangle and lots of action to keep a girl on the edge of her seat. I looked forward to getting back to the book to find out what happens next. Continuing to enjoy the series. Really enjoy Khristine as narrator.

Great continuation of a great series.

Excellent second chapter! I love the characters and story line of this series. Great narration, and fantastic overall experience.

Pleasing

loved it. Adventure continues. Jane's surprisingly new shift adds to my curiosity. Narrator performance is pleasing.

Great Book!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this book if you enjoyed the first in the series, the main character is complex and interesting with quite unusual abilities.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jane

Which scene was your favorite?

I enjoyed the whole thing.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I chuckled many times while listening to this book.

Just fun

Where does Blood Cross rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Other books I've read or listened to had some deep thought provoking situations leading me to change my view of the world. If that is what you are looking for, this book is not it. While Faith Hunter adds her own idiosyncrasies to the vampire legend, they are not so outrages that it ruins it (like glowing diamond skin in the sunlight). However, the book was fun to listen too, was not too predictable and did provide enough suspense that I ended up listening to it too fast before my next credit was available :-( There is a recurring theme in this second book that keeps me wanting to listen to more to find out the answers (can't say what without spoiling it, but listen to this and the first book and you will get it).

What was one of the most memorable moments of Blood Cross?

When she finds out what the blood cross really is.

What about Khristine Hvam’s performance did you like?

Khristine's voice is pleasant to listen to and not monotonic at all. Being from New Orleans though, you have to just accept the mis-pronounced French words (there aren't that many, but some you do have to stop and think about).

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Always carry silver