Blood Magic

An Ariel Kimber Novel, Book 3

By: Mary Martel

Narrated by: Melissa Schwairy

Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins

Publisher's Summary

Ariel Kimber isn’t your average 17-year-old girl. She’s recently discovered, she’s a witch with magic, and is looking to find her place in a brand-new world. Her place in this new world is in a coven with seven guys.

After all of the horrible things she’s been forced to endure, Ariel was looking forward to building her new life with the family she’s found herself a part of and focusing on healing with Dash after what Chucky did to the both of them. After the blood that had been spilled, they all struggle to put those memories and the incident behind them. It’s easier said than done, though. 

Quinton is plagued with guilt and the rest of them struggle with the fact that they almost lost one of their brothers, and Ariel is left with a permanent reminder of the incident.

New bonds are forged, and just as things are starting to settle down again for Ariel and her coven, the Council of Elders makes its first appearance in Ariel’s life. And they don’t plan on going anywhere, any time soon.

©2018 Mary Martel (P)2020 Mary Martel

Ugh. Now it's Me Who's the Survivor

Ok. So there I was merrily listening along to this series non-stop until we arrived here dear reader. It's like the editor took a vacation and we were left with a mash up of "deleted scenes." Am I still going to read the next book? Yes. Am I happy that I this book exists? No. It was an entire book full of filler and long repetitive descriptions. Our heroine was unfortunately acting her age and nothing happened!! I don't particularly need a book to be action packed to enjoy it, but this was stagnant. It was the same conversation over and over about lying and poor Ariel putting up with all the hotties around her. If I ever need the definition of the word survivor, I might listen to this book again. The reader deserves an MVP award for this one.

Idk about this 3rd book.

Just going to get to the point in this review. Ariel is a boring and weak character, did not like her at all. The story line doesn’t really go anywhere, most of the book is her repeating details and staying in her own head. The relationships are slow and not really building. I don’t like that Ariels emotions are all over the place and not in a good way, one minute she is angry then the next she is calm and sorry. She doesn’t seem to want a relationship with all the guys, don’t think she is the right character to handle them. There is not much action ,and not much going on ,the storyline just drags out. I don’t really wanna finish the book but I paid for it. This series had real potential in the beginning, but it just went downhill in my opinion.

Great

Mary Martel rocks. love this series. Areil and her guys are amazing. I felt like I was part of this world and knew all the characters. I will be waiting for next book in this series.

Too much repeating!

Being that this is the 3rd book of the series, I thought we would of gotten more from this story.... unfortunately not. The main character repeats herself so much, of pasta of events, comments, or thoughts. It gets really old. I finished the story, but only to find that nothing ever happened. I felt like I wasted my time with this one...

The story gets better and better

As we delve deeper into the story and get to know the characters even more of the story only gets better and better. the characters are so well-written and well-developed in the story sucks you in. we get to know the characters more and get more into the Dynamics and the consequences of magic and what this world brings and what it means to be in it. I can't recommend the series enough

Ariel and her Coven...

I love this narrator! And this series! All of it. Everything is perfect and helps bring the story to life in a whole new way. I absolutely adore the voices in Mary Martel’s head. 💜

amazing

Amazing story!!!! I have already listened to this book and the other two in the series multiple times. The narrator was really good and makes me want to keep listening.

Loved it!

I have read all the books out so far in this series. It is great to be able to hear them as well. Good narration and great performance.

another amazing read in the series

narration was on point and the story is one of my absolute favorites . My full review on Good reads or TwinsieTalk.com.

Slower than a slug!

I normally don't stop mid book to comment since I haven't finished this book yet but read the previous two. I've noticed the others have the same problem, no direction! either that or being dragged out to get to the point. The inner dialogue can be toned down and focus on building up the characters with growth. When I say that this character has been thrown into a world of so called "magic" and they're not prepared to teach her anything. Give her a introduction book or discuss magic and what her limited knowledge of it is. There's no school or beginning lessons to teach... things of that nature. if you're gonna do a slow burn series please keep in mind those that are paying want to see some action. I'm not solely talking about sex either. Knowledge, some danger, villains, learning on a curve if in dangerous situations. I understand she's 17 and been 17 two books too long but if you're not going to focus on the sexual aspect of the relationships, then we can at least build up the magical parts that are lacking and have a stronger storyline than her and many boy toys doing nothing but hanging out. I do understand her age and previous circumstances may add to her mindset and how a few things don't add up to me but she's really not likable. that's another thing. Idk if she's trying to downplay her looks because she's supposed to be this gorgeous girl but her choice of style would make her more noticeable if she's truly trying to fly under the radar. She sounds vain, immature, does not want to deal with reality. Nervous, scary and scatterbrained one minute then snappy and crabby the next. she's a weak character. she don't need one boyfriend let alone multiple one. she can't handle it..smh...If it doesn't pick up, I'm not getting another book from this author. ijs!

Creepy Council

I enjoyed this instalment and liked finding out more about the boys, and the Witch's Council is seriously creepy, I say let crazy Uncle Quinton at them. Great narration by Melissa Schwairy, and can't wait for the next book.

Love this series

I already love the books and Ariel is one of my favourite rh heroines. I was worried that the audiobooks would be a disappointment but they are not.

I love the narrator! I am fussy with female voices, which irritates my feminist ideals but is what it is, and Melissa is very easy to listen to.

Looking forward to the rest of the series!