Blood Oranges

A Siobhan Quinn Novel

De: Kathleen Tierney

Narrado por: Amber Benson

My name's Quinn. If you buy into my reputation, I'm the most notorious demon hunter in New England. But rumors of my badassery have been slightly exaggerated. Instead of having kung-fu skills and a closet full of medieval weapons, I'm an ex-junkie with a talent for being in the wrong place at the right time. Or the right place at the wrong time. Or…whatever. Wanted for crimes against inhumanity I (mostly) didn't commit, I was nearly a midnight snack for a werewolf until I was "saved" by a vampire calling itself the Bride of Quiet. Already cursed by a werewolf bite, the vamp took a pint out of me too. So now…now, well, you wouldn't think it could get worse, but you'd be dead wrong.

©2013 Caitlín R. Kiernan (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

Wow! Really well done!

I has hesitant at first for another heroine who is stronger than everyone else and just kicks butt with no real challenges book. This was definitely not that. The author did a great job of making the main character really strong, but then talking about how she wasn't as strong as we expected because she didn't have any training or some other reason. The character development of someone who had struggled with drugs and being homeless was really well done as well. The BEST part was the main character being the narrator for the story and talking about how she wasn't a writer, thus making jokes about common writing techniques or expected tropes the author could use. REALLY GOOD!

somewhat unusual

not a style or genre I am accustomed to. an interesting story though the presentation is somewhat scattered as is the thinking of the storyteller.

Perfect narrator, great story

What did you love best about Blood Oranges?

Amber Benson is the perfect narrator for the lead character. The story is really good too. I like that this character has a past and isn't your typical hero.

What other book might you compare Blood Oranges to and why?

Being that she is a demon hunter, you could compare it to several other series, except Quinn is such a different character from most of the other tough female lead characters. Her past makes her stand out.

Which character – as performed by Amber Benson – was your favorite?

Quinn, Amber Benson is the perfect voice for her.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Quinn's past and how she just can't get a break.

Any additional comments?

The book is not sugar coated. Quinn's life is not a happy one, she's had a really tough life, but it makes her the person she is and has made her capable of dealing with everything that gets thrown at her, and that's a lot...

Serious but Fun

What did you love best about Blood Oranges?

The lead Character of course

What other book might you compare Blood Oranges to and why?

Blood lines series where Vampires are a little witty.

Which character – as performed by Amber Benson – was your favorite?

The lead character

Any additional comments?

WE need number 3 to finish it.

Just a fantastically fun read!

Any additional comments?

Even though I say it every time I review a book from one of my three favorite, contemporary authors, I'm going to say it again: Caitlin R. Kiernan is one of my favorite authors. I had high hopes starting the book and I was not disappointed. Kiernan, writing as Kathleen Tierney, maintains that punch you in the gut feeling, her characters are real, complex, and three-dimensional, even as she steps up her pace to make room for more action in her dark, urban (and edgy!) fantasy. Just a fantastically fun read!