Dark Child (Bloodsworn): Omnibus Edition

by Adina West

It's open war between the Families of Power and the Tabérin. Two ancient races, witch and vampire, are locked in a deadly battle, and Kat Chanter, descendant of both warring bloodlines, is the only hope for peace …



With the fate of two races resting on her shoulders, Kat is determined to make the best of her forced visit to her grandmother Imara's Napa compound, and learn all she can about the Families of Power and her newly discovered witch heritage. But she quickly learns that Imara's word can't be trusted. Prejudice runs deep in the old coven leader, and her grandmother remains committed to a war with the Tabérin that Kat would do anything to stop.



But Imara's war isn't the only threat to the fragile balance between the races that has endured for centuries. Fanatical factions within the European covens plot to resurrect an ancient power best left sleeping, and the new Vodas is building his dynasty on the backs of a personal guard willing to fight to the death to give him what he wants.



With the unsolved murder of a young witch boy raising as many questions as answers, Kat is discovering blood is the key to everything, including the new Vodas's subjection of his sworn elite.



In this world, blood is power. But blood can betray you.



An urban fantasy full of vampires, werewolves and shapeshifters, which is perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments and Julie Kagawa's Blood of Eden series.



This is a full length novel. Dark Child (Bloodsworn): Omnibus Edition bundles together Dark Child (Bloodsworn) Episodes 1-5.



Recommended Dark Child reading order



Dark Child (The Awakening) Omnibus Edition

Dark Child (Covens Rising) Omnibus Edition

Dark Child (Bloodsworn) Omnibus Edition

Genres: Vampires

363 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 11, 2016

About the author

Adina West grew up on a remote property on Australia’s east coast, in country New South Wales. She spent most of her childhood curled up with a book, and her first teenage job was shelving books at the local library, where she was cautioned more than once for reading them instead of putting them away.
Her first stories were laboriously typed up with two fingers on her parents’ old typewriter. Her dream of one day being a published writer progressed much faster after she learned to touch type and switched to a computer.
Now, Adina lives in Sydney’s leafy north-west with her IT guru husband, two children, and a couple of unwelcome possums who really don’t know how to take a hint. Her Dark Child paranormal fantasy series, is available from all good e-book retailers. It’s an eclectic mix of ancient cultures, modern cities, tarot, witchcraft, suspense and romance, and she loves that writing it made watching Vampire Diaries necessary research.

Reviews

[Elaine - Splashes Into Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the first book reviews I blogged about was the first story in this growing saga. I've enjoyed reading all the books in the first series and jumped at the opportunity to read this omnibus edition of the next set of stories in this developing saga, and I continue to be enthralled by the concept and excellent writing.

I was impressed by how the author wrote a brief summary of key events from the first set of books to remind people who have read the books about what happened and to inform new readers, though I do suspect that having read the earlier novels in the series added to my enjoyment of this omnibus edition. The saga of Kat's development from a highly competent pathologist to become a powerful leader in the paranormal world is continued, with her trials and tribulations as she comes to terms with the conflicting demands of her dual heritage portrayed in an easy to relate to manner. Her relationships with key members of the different factions are explored, and the author skilfully portrays the emotions of the different participants, brining everything to vivid life in the imagination of readers.

As I stated initially, I really enjoyed the first set of stories in this saga and I'm happy to say this is equally excellent. I can't wait to read what happens next!

Thanks to the author, publishers and NetGalley, too, for letting me read an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Anne Monteith · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I start a new book I am always hopeful that I’ll enjoy it and now when everyone is writing series it usually means that if it is something we like we’ll be waiting for the next book so I’ve become very cautious when starting a series. When I picked this book from NetGalley I though it was the omnibus for the entire series and when I realized it wasn’t I downloaded a sample of the first book and while I was a little confused because there was not enough in the sample I took a chance and downloaded it; by the time I was 20% through I knew that I wanted the next book and I downloaded it also. Unfortunately, I also came down with what I though was a summer cold that had turned out to be the flu and for over two weeks all I could think of was getting well. Once I was a little better I picked up this series and devoured all three omnibus editions and I still want more.

When it first starts it is a little confusing and I urge readers not to give up because it does get so much better. Yes, there a those reviewers that say Kat is not a heroine, that she just stands around and lets everyone talk about her and plan for her without ever saying anything but you need to remember that she has always hidden herself, never standing out, never letting anyone see that she was different in any way and this might be one of the reasons that she was not caught by those who were looking for everyone like her. Now she is in a new situation and every day brings new revelations so I find nothing wrong with her sitting around and silently assessing everything while these transitions are happening. Making decisions when you don’t know the strength or weaknesses of your adversaries is beyond foolish. She’s handling learning about what she is and the other things that have been hidden from society better than most; she didn’t panic and try to run away to pretend that it hadn’t happened and I really like that about her. Not one time has she thrown a hissy fit, pouted and try to make everyone around her miserable. Instead, she has tried to learn what her options are and despite all the curves thrown at her she manages to become even more than the prophecy predicted.

I didn’t enjoy the love triangle she has thrown in the mix, but it wasn’t unexpected although the fact that it’s between brother’s makes it more distasteful than it normally is especially when one of them has already sacrificed so much.

I urge readers to give this series a chance and I am eagerly awaiting her next omnibus, I won’t be reading the serial installments if she continues them, for me that is just a very small appetizer when I am famished a need a meal, or like trying to eat human food when you are in transition.

4.5/5 STARS: I'd like to thank the author and/or publisher for providing a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review; all opinions are mine.

[Judith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having been lucky enough to receive a copy of this from the publisher courtesy of netgalley I have been thoroughly captivated by the Dark Child series so far and found Bloodsworn just as beautifully crafted and compelling as the books preceding it. Adina West has created a fascinating and engrossing series where Kat Chanter finds life as a dark child means she must find a way to combine her twin heritage as a powerful witch as well as a taberin princess without allowing a war between the two cultures to destroy them all. I look forward to reading more about this paranormal world with bated breath.

[Ron · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series goes from strength to strength Kat is getting stronger and more of the story surrounding the taberin and the witch families are being revealed. The pages just flew by and I was at the end before I realised it
Can not wait for the next installment

[Deb Asselanis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sad it's over

Absolutely page-turner! I am sad, though, that this is the last book in the series, at least for now!!!! I would have loved to hear the stories of how Kat brought peace to both witches and Taberin

[Lexi Naia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great series. Want to give it a 5... Haven't seen a new book in a while. Still reread the series occasionally, anyway.

[Angel Hatfield · Rating 1 out of 5]

Kat was a Taberin. Her grandmother paid her a visit to let her know she was a witch and Imara= her grandma- planned on Kat being her heir of her coven which was part of The Great Families Of Power. So her grandmother took her to California so she could see more about that. But the witches have declared war on the Taberin.
I just could not get into this story way too busy and too many characters and also subplots. I read about one third of this story and couldn’t finish. It Just did not hold my interest.
I received an ARC of this story for an honest review.

[Georgia's Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

I continue to stay as captivated by the Darkchild series as I was from the beginning. West's writing seems to just get better and more intune with the characters the further we proceed into the series. Kat Chanter's story manages to keep holding my avid attention though each addition to her story. I most definitely enjoyed this installment and will wait with bated breath for the next.