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From the national bestselling author of Tainted/I> and Torn .
Three consecutive months-three explosive novels of The Blood Lily Chronicles.
When Lily Carlyle died in an act of vengeance, she came back as an assassin for the light. But when she discovered her masters' true darkness, she decided to choose the right side for once...
Her own.
With her cover as a double agent inside the forces of evil blown, Lily has no choice but to go underground. She takes along a cadre of humans, angels, demons, and other trusted creatures. Their only hope is to stop the forces who are attempting to use the Ninth gate as a wedge that will unleash the fury of Hell.
Three consecutive months-three explosive novels of The Blood Lily Chronicles.
When Lily Carlyle died in an act of vengeance, she came back as an assassin for the light. But when she discovered her masters' true darkness, she decided to choose the right side for once...
Her own.
With her cover as a double agent inside the forces of evil blown, Lily has no choice but to go underground. She takes along a cadre of humans, angels, demons, and other trusted creatures. Their only hope is to stop the forces who are attempting to use the Ninth gate as a wedge that will unleash the fury of Hell.
304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published November 6, 2009
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Julie Kenner
161 books1,242 followersJ. Kenner (aka Julie Kenner) is the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Wall Street Journal and International bestselling author of over seventy novels, novellas and short stories in a variety of genres.
Though known primarily for her award-winning and international bestselling erotic romances (including the Stark and Most Wanted series) that have reached as high as #2 on the New York Times bestseller list, JK has been writing full time for over a decade in a variety of genres including paranormal and contemporary romance, “chicklit” suspense, urban fantasy, Victorian-era thrillers (coming soon), and paranormal mommy lit.
Her foray into the latter, Carpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom by Julie Kenner, has been consistently in development in Hollywood since prior to publication. Most recently, it has been optioned by Warner Brothers Television for development as series on the CW Network with Alloy Entertainment producing.
JK has been praised by Publishers Weekly as an author with a “flair for dialogue and eccentric characterizations” and by RT Bookclub for having “cornered the market on sinfully attractive, dominant antiheroes and the women who swopn for him.” A three time finalist for Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA award, JK took home the first RITA trophy awarded in the category of erotic romance in 2014 for her novel, Claim Me (book 2 of her Stark Trilogy).
Her books have sold well over a million copies and are published in over over twenty countries.
In her previous career as an attorney, JK worked as a clerk on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and practiced primarily civil, entertainment and First Amendment litigation in Los Angeles and Irvine, California, as well as in Austin, Texas. She currently lives in Central Texas, with her husband, two daughters, and two rather spastic cats.
Though known primarily for her award-winning and international bestselling erotic romances (including the Stark and Most Wanted series) that have reached as high as #2 on the New York Times bestseller list, JK has been writing full time for over a decade in a variety of genres including paranormal and contemporary romance, “chicklit” suspense, urban fantasy, Victorian-era thrillers (coming soon), and paranormal mommy lit.
Her foray into the latter, Carpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom by Julie Kenner, has been consistently in development in Hollywood since prior to publication. Most recently, it has been optioned by Warner Brothers Television for development as series on the CW Network with Alloy Entertainment producing.
JK has been praised by Publishers Weekly as an author with a “flair for dialogue and eccentric characterizations” and by RT Bookclub for having “cornered the market on sinfully attractive, dominant antiheroes and the women who swopn for him.” A three time finalist for Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA award, JK took home the first RITA trophy awarded in the category of erotic romance in 2014 for her novel, Claim Me (book 2 of her Stark Trilogy).
Her books have sold well over a million copies and are published in over over twenty countries.
In her previous career as an attorney, JK worked as a clerk on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and practiced primarily civil, entertainment and First Amendment litigation in Los Angeles and Irvine, California, as well as in Austin, Texas. She currently lives in Central Texas, with her husband, two daughters, and two rather spastic cats.
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December 13, 2019
TURNED by Julie Kenner is the third book in the Blood Lily Chronicles urban fantasy series. This is not the first book that I have read by this author, but it is the first one that I have read in this series.
Lily Carlyle died and came back as an assassin for the light in a new body. However, her cover as a double agent is blown. She and her sister Rose who is also in a new body are about to die at the hands of a powerful demon. Will they both survive?
The story takes place in Boston and while it starts with what is a tense and should be an exhilarating scene, I just could not get fully engaged with Lily and her struggles. There are a lot of fight scenes in the book and the beginning and ending were stronger than the middle. I found my attention going everywhere except to the story I was reading.
Unfortunately, this book did not work for me. However, it may work quite well if you read the first two books in the series before attempting this one.
Lily Carlyle died and came back as an assassin for the light in a new body. However, her cover as a double agent is blown. She and her sister Rose who is also in a new body are about to die at the hands of a powerful demon. Will they both survive?
The story takes place in Boston and while it starts with what is a tense and should be an exhilarating scene, I just could not get fully engaged with Lily and her struggles. There are a lot of fight scenes in the book and the beginning and ending were stronger than the middle. I found my attention going everywhere except to the story I was reading.
Unfortunately, this book did not work for me. However, it may work quite well if you read the first two books in the series before attempting this one.
January 16, 2010
Turned is the third book in the Blood Lily Chronicles. It is impossible to review this book without including spoilers for the previous two books. The plot summary will also make a lot more sense if the reader is familiar with the first two books.
At the opening of this book, Lily Carlyle has obtained the Oris Clef and now faces an agonizing decision about the coming convergence. Should she wield the Oris Clef and become the demon queen (and thereby attempt to avert the apocalypse even though giving herself over to evil) or should she sacrifice herself to an eternity of suffering by throwing herself into the portal to Hell when it opens, which according to the angel Gabriel will permanently seal the portal? Instead, in the days leading up to the portal opening, Lily and Deacon, a demon seeking redemption, search for another legendary key – one that can lock all nine of the portals to Hell.
Deacon saves Lily and Rose, who is now in Kiera’s body, from Penemue, his former master, although he has to retake his demon form to do so. Lily is able to talk Deacon back to his human form, and together they go to Father Carleton’s (he was a character in the first book) church to see if one of his colleagues has any knowledge of the key. Lily does get a lead from an old monk, and in the days that follow, Lily finds out some shocking information about both Alice’s mother and her own father. In the end, she and Deacon face the opening of the portal and overcome the forces of Hell (that shouldn’t qualify as a spoiler; it was kind of a given that they would succeed).
I like that facts and elements of the story that were included/revealed in earlier books were relevant to the overall story and were tied into the action in this one. It made for a nice overall cohesive story, that was clearly well-thought out and well-plotted.
I also liked that all three of the female characters – Lily, Rose, and Rachel – faced their personal issues and overcame them during the course of the books. I find strong female characters very appealing.
I did have a slight problem with the consequences of Lily’s actions during the final battle; a very similar combination of action/consequence occurred on a popular TV show. While reading up to the final battle, I was really hoping that this book would not take the same route, and unfortunately it did.
I also wish that demon possession was better explained. How can they possess people? Is there any way to resist? There were times when having a demon possess one of the characters (if they could) would have been the smart thing for the demons to do, and yet they didn’t do it. They possessed others instead.
Overall, though, I very much enjoyed this book and will definitely be looking for other books by Julie Kenner.
At the opening of this book, Lily Carlyle has obtained the Oris Clef and now faces an agonizing decision about the coming convergence. Should she wield the Oris Clef and become the demon queen (and thereby attempt to avert the apocalypse even though giving herself over to evil) or should she sacrifice herself to an eternity of suffering by throwing herself into the portal to Hell when it opens, which according to the angel Gabriel will permanently seal the portal? Instead, in the days leading up to the portal opening, Lily and Deacon, a demon seeking redemption, search for another legendary key – one that can lock all nine of the portals to Hell.
Deacon saves Lily and Rose, who is now in Kiera’s body, from Penemue, his former master, although he has to retake his demon form to do so. Lily is able to talk Deacon back to his human form, and together they go to Father Carleton’s (he was a character in the first book) church to see if one of his colleagues has any knowledge of the key. Lily does get a lead from an old monk, and in the days that follow, Lily finds out some shocking information about both Alice’s mother and her own father. In the end, she and Deacon face the opening of the portal and overcome the forces of Hell (that shouldn’t qualify as a spoiler; it was kind of a given that they would succeed).
I like that facts and elements of the story that were included/revealed in earlier books were relevant to the overall story and were tied into the action in this one. It made for a nice overall cohesive story, that was clearly well-thought out and well-plotted.
I also liked that all three of the female characters – Lily, Rose, and Rachel – faced their personal issues and overcame them during the course of the books. I find strong female characters very appealing.
I did have a slight problem with the consequences of Lily’s actions during the final battle; a very similar combination of action/consequence occurred on a popular TV show. While reading up to the final battle, I was really hoping that this book would not take the same route, and unfortunately it did.
I also wish that demon possession was better explained. How can they possess people? Is there any way to resist? There were times when having a demon possess one of the characters (if they could) would have been the smart thing for the demons to do, and yet they didn’t do it. They possessed others instead.
Overall, though, I very much enjoyed this book and will definitely be looking for other books by Julie Kenner.
December 22, 2009
Turned is the third, and best, book in Julie Kenner's Blood Lily Chronicles series. The convergence is coming, when hell's gates will open, spilling out hordes of demons onto the Earth. Lily is the linchpin in the schemes of both Good and Evil, the “Prophecy Girl” who must choose between two fates: becoming queen of the demons, or locking the gates at the cost of her own eternal torment. Lily knows which path she must choose, but darned if queendom doesn't sound a lot more appealing than burning in hell forever...
Yet there might be a third way... There are legends of a lost key that could lock the gates without requiring Lily's sacrifice. She's all for this, naturally, and so she searches for it, with the help of her evil-smiting “team”: Deacon, Lily's demonic lover; Rose, Lily's sister; and Rachel, Alice Purdue's sister. But our heroes are running out of time.
The plot is filled with suspense and emotion; the reader feels Lily's mounting sense of panic as the time for her terrible choice draws near, and the chaos in the streets of Boston as the demonic legions begin their conquest. Along the way, Kenner incorporates lots of little “Chekhov's Guns” from earlier in the series (remember Alice's knife tattoo?) and ties all of her plot threads together well.
I've thoroughly enjoyed this series, from its twisting plot to its unlikely heroine and the terrible decisions she faces. I don't know if Kenner plans to continue The Blood Lily Chronicles; the ending of Turned leaves the reader satisfied, but leaves the door open to further stories. I can say, though, that I recommend these three installments to fans of fast-paced urban fantasy with a dark edge.
The prose is uncomplicated, which makes for a quick read. I tend to like it a bit “purpler,” but your mileage may vary. And an ornate style probably wouldn't have suited Lily's voice anyway.
And by the way, might I mention an aspect of the romantic subplot that's really refreshing? Lily knows who she wants and loves. Throughout her story, supernatural forces induce her to become attracted to several other characters, but she realizes it's just the magic talking, and that she doesn't have to act on it.
Originally posted at FantasyLiterature.com.
Yet there might be a third way... There are legends of a lost key that could lock the gates without requiring Lily's sacrifice. She's all for this, naturally, and so she searches for it, with the help of her evil-smiting “team”: Deacon, Lily's demonic lover; Rose, Lily's sister; and Rachel, Alice Purdue's sister. But our heroes are running out of time.
The plot is filled with suspense and emotion; the reader feels Lily's mounting sense of panic as the time for her terrible choice draws near, and the chaos in the streets of Boston as the demonic legions begin their conquest. Along the way, Kenner incorporates lots of little “Chekhov's Guns” from earlier in the series (remember Alice's knife tattoo?) and ties all of her plot threads together well.
I've thoroughly enjoyed this series, from its twisting plot to its unlikely heroine and the terrible decisions she faces. I don't know if Kenner plans to continue The Blood Lily Chronicles; the ending of Turned leaves the reader satisfied, but leaves the door open to further stories. I can say, though, that I recommend these three installments to fans of fast-paced urban fantasy with a dark edge.
The prose is uncomplicated, which makes for a quick read. I tend to like it a bit “purpler,” but your mileage may vary. And an ornate style probably wouldn't have suited Lily's voice anyway.
And by the way, might I mention an aspect of the romantic subplot that's really refreshing? Lily knows who she wants and loves. Throughout her story, supernatural forces induce her to become attracted to several other characters, but she realizes it's just the magic talking, and that she doesn't have to act on it.
Originally posted at FantasyLiterature.com.
February 2, 2010
After the build-up from the first two books, this one was, admittedly a let-down. The epic battle between good and evil was rushed, and the culmination of three books' of "will her demonic side win out at the end/will Deacon be redeemed/will the Apocalypse finally reign down?" was rather disappointing. The secret of the one who betrayed her was actually slightly surprising because Kenner led the author in a particular direction for the first two-thirds of the book, but it felt, when revealed, like she changed her mind last minute and didn't make the rest of the narrative fit.
I wanted more from the conclusion to this series. I wanted there to be more of a struggle with Lily's growing demonic soul. I got a little of the hesitation "did he or didn't he" with Deacon possibly turning back to the old team, but once we realized that true love conquers all, he seemed to flip back and forth between demon and human in a manner that might be labeled "cavalier" even while Kenner had Lily point out it was asking him to sacrifice his chance at redemption each time. In the end, Lily sacrifices herself, but I was hoping for something moving along the lines of Buffy in "The Gift" - instead it was a "well, I was screwed since the get-go, might as well kill myself to save everyone" and she was rewarded with a sudden rushed "yay, everything is back to normal and we've avoided the Apocalypse! Go Team Lily!"
There are hopes for a sequel, and Kenner did seem to deal with smaller plots better than with overarching ones. The from-left-field "hey, Lucas Johnson is your dad" is an example of the undeveloped threads that dangle from the Big Plotty Bit. If there is more to the "Lily, Deacon & Rose fight crime and demons on the mean streets", I would actually give it a try - in the hopes that when an apocalypse isn't nigh, Kenner can get back to the funnier, more well-written adventures of the body-switching sisters and the demon-who-would-be-an-angel. In the meantime, I'll pretend this one was better so as to justify making others read the first two.
I wanted more from the conclusion to this series. I wanted there to be more of a struggle with Lily's growing demonic soul. I got a little of the hesitation "did he or didn't he" with Deacon possibly turning back to the old team, but once we realized that true love conquers all, he seemed to flip back and forth between demon and human in a manner that might be labeled "cavalier" even while Kenner had Lily point out it was asking him to sacrifice his chance at redemption each time. In the end, Lily sacrifices herself, but I was hoping for something moving along the lines of Buffy in "The Gift" - instead it was a "well, I was screwed since the get-go, might as well kill myself to save everyone" and she was rewarded with a sudden rushed "yay, everything is back to normal and we've avoided the Apocalypse! Go Team Lily!"
There are hopes for a sequel, and Kenner did seem to deal with smaller plots better than with overarching ones. The from-left-field "hey, Lucas Johnson is your dad" is an example of the undeveloped threads that dangle from the Big Plotty Bit. If there is more to the "Lily, Deacon & Rose fight crime and demons on the mean streets", I would actually give it a try - in the hopes that when an apocalypse isn't nigh, Kenner can get back to the funnier, more well-written adventures of the body-switching sisters and the demon-who-would-be-an-angel. In the meantime, I'll pretend this one was better so as to justify making others read the first two.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 23, 2020
I always love when I have a story to go along with how a book came into my awareness. I picked Turned up from the Half Price Book clearance sale because I was searching for paranormal books that year. It never sunk in that the author was the same as the lovable Demon Hunting Soccer Mom series until well after I got the book home. Where it sat on my shelf for two years because I fell way behind in my reading list. One good thing about the pandemic is I can try to get caught up this year without the temptation of more books. That said, I would have loved to look for for the first two Blood Lily Chronicles.
I love Turned. It's not quite as fun and quirky as the Demon Hunting Soccer Mom, but it still has plenty of charm. The Convergence is just days away. The gates of Hell are about to open. Lily is faced with the most difficult decision of her life. She can spend eternity in agony to prevent the Apocalypse. She can use the Oris Clef to control the demons once they are on Earth and become their Queen. Or sexy demon Deacon is convinced that there is a third option, a key to lock the gates before the demons can over run the Earth.
I definitely got some Supernatural vibes from Turned. Kind of hard not to anymore when you're dealing with angels, demons, possession, the end of the world and siblings who would literally go to Hell for each other. Do siblings like this actually exist, or is this something entertainment made up? Is my family that dysfunctional? Did every generation in my family miss out on the sacrifice for your family gene? Contrary to Supernatural, this time we have two sisters and there were only three books. And it actually ended once the Apocalypse was over. I'm looking at you too, rumored second season of Good Omens.
The only downside to this book was some of the violent language used during the sex scene. It's just not my thing. There has to be a way to denote urgency and desperation without using violent rhetoric.
And starting with the third book isn't recommended. There were allusions to earlier events that played a huge role in this book that I just had to muddle through. Hopefully I'll be able to pick up the first two books within the next year or so. At which point I suppose I'll just have to read this one again.
Recommended for: Julie Kenner fans, paranormal fans, Supernatural fans who want a slightly different flavor
I love Turned. It's not quite as fun and quirky as the Demon Hunting Soccer Mom, but it still has plenty of charm. The Convergence is just days away. The gates of Hell are about to open. Lily is faced with the most difficult decision of her life. She can spend eternity in agony to prevent the Apocalypse. She can use the Oris Clef to control the demons once they are on Earth and become their Queen. Or sexy demon Deacon is convinced that there is a third option, a key to lock the gates before the demons can over run the Earth.
I definitely got some Supernatural vibes from Turned. Kind of hard not to anymore when you're dealing with angels, demons, possession, the end of the world and siblings who would literally go to Hell for each other. Do siblings like this actually exist, or is this something entertainment made up? Is my family that dysfunctional? Did every generation in my family miss out on the sacrifice for your family gene? Contrary to Supernatural, this time we have two sisters and there were only three books. And it actually ended once the Apocalypse was over. I'm looking at you too, rumored second season of Good Omens.
The only downside to this book was some of the violent language used during the sex scene. It's just not my thing. There has to be a way to denote urgency and desperation without using violent rhetoric.
And starting with the third book isn't recommended. There were allusions to earlier events that played a huge role in this book that I just had to muddle through. Hopefully I'll be able to pick up the first two books within the next year or so. At which point I suppose I'll just have to read this one again.
Recommended for: Julie Kenner fans, paranormal fans, Supernatural fans who want a slightly different flavor
July 7, 2020
2.5 stars...almost went down to 2 stars. I’m not entirely sure what it is about this series that fell a little flatter than I would hope. I think it has to do with feeling like it was forced into 3 books, when it could have easily been a duology with less repetition.
I didn’t think the second 2 books in the series were as engaging as the first...one of my biggest issues was that the author kept revisiting, summarizing, & repeating what happened in the book before, which felt really unnecessary since everyone is most likely (/should be) reading this as a series. I don’t need you keep recapping what happened in the book I just read before this - it made the story feel disjointed and harder to get into.
The ending (while giving me my HEA I need) felt like a pretty lame, quick, how do we wrap this up, sort of moment to me.
I didn’t think the second 2 books in the series were as engaging as the first...one of my biggest issues was that the author kept revisiting, summarizing, & repeating what happened in the book before, which felt really unnecessary since everyone is most likely (/should be) reading this as a series. I don’t need you keep recapping what happened in the book I just read before this - it made the story feel disjointed and harder to get into.
The ending (while giving me my HEA I need) felt like a pretty lame, quick, how do we wrap this up, sort of moment to me.
January 13, 2021
I was not completely satisfied with this ending but I loved the book overall.
March 9, 2010
Lily Carlyle and her sister Rose are about to die because of a portal from Hell that Lily opened where the demon Penemue is trying to break through. He wants to control all the demons on the Earth that have crossed over, as well as ruling the Horsemen of the Apocalypse, where untold demons would then cover the Earth. It’s up to Lily to stop him, and as long as she has the Oris Clef, the key to lock the Ninth Gate of Hell, she can succeed. But Lily also has the choice to become the queen of all the demons on Earth. This unholy urge builds steadily inside of her to the point she wants to give in.
Lily’s world has been turned upside down over the past few months. Not only has she been killed and inhabited a new body, but her sister Rose, who was raped by a demon, is also now living in a new skin. There are not many they can trust, even though Deacon, a demon living as a human wants to help Lily. He also grapples with his dark side and longs to claim Lily as his own. These three team up and hide in the shadows, much like their enemies who stalk them and try to stop Lily from accomplishing her mission.
Time is of the essence and with only hours left until Armageddon arrives, Boston will become a bloody war zone. It all lies on Lily’s shoulders to be the ultimate winner. If she loses, not only will her life be forfeit, but billion of lives will also be at sake.
Turned is the third and final book in the Blood Lily Chronicles by Julie Kenner. Fans of the first two books will be anxious to see if the world will be safe from the demons of Hell. There are many supernatural elements, action and fight scenes.
Lily is a very strong willed and mature heroine who has so much to deal with. She tries to take everything in stride but still has doubts about her abilities. She loves dearly, especially her sister Rose who has been damaged in so many ways, but has walked through the fire and has survived.
With that in mind I felt the beginning and end had merit, but the middle sagged in such a way where I was close to not finishing. It felt like Julie was having a hard time trying to keep the momentum going and was backed into a corner trying to figure out that best way to reach the point where the final battle occurs. There is a great deal of dialogue between the characters that tries to explain everything that has happened up to this point, and even though it is needed, I found myself becoming a bit bored by it all. I also felt that the romance between Lily and Deacon was tacked on and the one scene where they have sex was written as an after thought. It just didn’t fit and it seemed really out of place. Things do pick up again in the final few chapters but by that point I was very disinterested by it all.
The best word to use when describing Turned is “meh”.
This paranormal just didn’t work for me. It was okay but didn’t have that spark it should have. But again, if you like warrior type heroines with an ends of days scenario, you’ll probably enjoy Turned.
Lily’s world has been turned upside down over the past few months. Not only has she been killed and inhabited a new body, but her sister Rose, who was raped by a demon, is also now living in a new skin. There are not many they can trust, even though Deacon, a demon living as a human wants to help Lily. He also grapples with his dark side and longs to claim Lily as his own. These three team up and hide in the shadows, much like their enemies who stalk them and try to stop Lily from accomplishing her mission.
Time is of the essence and with only hours left until Armageddon arrives, Boston will become a bloody war zone. It all lies on Lily’s shoulders to be the ultimate winner. If she loses, not only will her life be forfeit, but billion of lives will also be at sake.
Turned is the third and final book in the Blood Lily Chronicles by Julie Kenner. Fans of the first two books will be anxious to see if the world will be safe from the demons of Hell. There are many supernatural elements, action and fight scenes.
Lily is a very strong willed and mature heroine who has so much to deal with. She tries to take everything in stride but still has doubts about her abilities. She loves dearly, especially her sister Rose who has been damaged in so many ways, but has walked through the fire and has survived.
With that in mind I felt the beginning and end had merit, but the middle sagged in such a way where I was close to not finishing. It felt like Julie was having a hard time trying to keep the momentum going and was backed into a corner trying to figure out that best way to reach the point where the final battle occurs. There is a great deal of dialogue between the characters that tries to explain everything that has happened up to this point, and even though it is needed, I found myself becoming a bit bored by it all. I also felt that the romance between Lily and Deacon was tacked on and the one scene where they have sex was written as an after thought. It just didn’t fit and it seemed really out of place. Things do pick up again in the final few chapters but by that point I was very disinterested by it all.
The best word to use when describing Turned is “meh”.
This paranormal just didn’t work for me. It was okay but didn’t have that spark it should have. But again, if you like warrior type heroines with an ends of days scenario, you’ll probably enjoy Turned.
June 30, 2012
This is the third book in Julie Kenner's The Blood Lily Chronicles and the conclusion of the trilogy. As with any trilogy you will need the read the first two books in the series Tainted and Torn in order to understand what is happening in Turned.
Lily can no longer be a spy for the light, every demon knows who she is and what is hanging around her neck, the Oris Clef, which gives her the ability to control all of them. However, there are some very powerful demons that will do anything to get Oris Clef, even just chopping off Lily's head to take it. As Lily and Deacon battle the demons who want to kill Lily, they are also on the search for the third key which has the ability to close the portal between earth and the demon world for good.
This book takes place right after the second book ends, there is no gap in time and really time is something that Lily does not have, therefore you really do need to read the two previous books for this series. It is not a stand alone read.
This is my least favorite book in the series, (minus the fact that this is the last book in the series as I have enjoyed it so far), I felt that this book lacked the plot and mystery of the first two books. The way that the plot flowed in this book did not work for me.The book was on a constant rotating theme of try to find the third key but where to look for the third key, maybe here, no here, well maybe there isn't a third key, oh lets go fight some demons. Additionally the villains in this book were not as scary as they were in the first two and there was no surprise aspect in the book, therefore, there was not very much suspense or mystery in the book, as this is the final book in the series I felt that the reader knew what was going to happen.
The saving point of this book is the characters. I have liked the characters throughout all three books especially Lily as she struggles with who she has become, the demon powers that she has obtained (but even those were down played in this book) as well as the decision that must make. She knows that she wants to save the world, but an eternity of torture is one that will put anyone off from making that decision. I think that Lily's hesitation to make this decision is very real, and her hope and belief that there is a third key that will lock and close the gate is a natural progression. I like that Lily has to fight her demon side and the struggle she has with having the Oris Clef around her neck which is forever taunting her to rule and there are times that Lily really considers it, she believes that she will be able to control the demons and save the world that way.
Although this was not the best book in the series, and I think the weakest of the three, I still really enjoyed this series and the first two books make up for this one not being as good as I wanted it to be. This is the only series that I have read by Kenner but based upon this one I would read her other series as well.
Enjoy!!!
Lily can no longer be a spy for the light, every demon knows who she is and what is hanging around her neck, the Oris Clef, which gives her the ability to control all of them. However, there are some very powerful demons that will do anything to get Oris Clef, even just chopping off Lily's head to take it. As Lily and Deacon battle the demons who want to kill Lily, they are also on the search for the third key which has the ability to close the portal between earth and the demon world for good.
This book takes place right after the second book ends, there is no gap in time and really time is something that Lily does not have, therefore you really do need to read the two previous books for this series. It is not a stand alone read.
This is my least favorite book in the series, (minus the fact that this is the last book in the series as I have enjoyed it so far), I felt that this book lacked the plot and mystery of the first two books. The way that the plot flowed in this book did not work for me.The book was on a constant rotating theme of try to find the third key but where to look for the third key, maybe here, no here, well maybe there isn't a third key, oh lets go fight some demons. Additionally the villains in this book were not as scary as they were in the first two and there was no surprise aspect in the book, therefore, there was not very much suspense or mystery in the book, as this is the final book in the series I felt that the reader knew what was going to happen.
The saving point of this book is the characters. I have liked the characters throughout all three books especially Lily as she struggles with who she has become, the demon powers that she has obtained (but even those were down played in this book) as well as the decision that must make. She knows that she wants to save the world, but an eternity of torture is one that will put anyone off from making that decision. I think that Lily's hesitation to make this decision is very real, and her hope and belief that there is a third key that will lock and close the gate is a natural progression. I like that Lily has to fight her demon side and the struggle she has with having the Oris Clef around her neck which is forever taunting her to rule and there are times that Lily really considers it, she believes that she will be able to control the demons and save the world that way.
Although this was not the best book in the series, and I think the weakest of the three, I still really enjoyed this series and the first two books make up for this one not being as good as I wanted it to be. This is the only series that I have read by Kenner but based upon this one I would read her other series as well.
Enjoy!!!
March 4, 2013
The Blood Lily Chronicles are by far my favorite paranormal genre series. I devoured the first two books that I borrowed from the library then I had to run out and buy the third book entitle Turned. This is one of those series that you HAVE to read in order and all to understand what is going on.
So my thoughts on the 3rd book, Turned? Amazing as the other 2 books. After reading the first two Lily’s actions and thoughts are very scattered which seemed confusing at first I had to remind myself where Lily has come from throughout this storyline. At the opening of this book, Lily Carlyle has obtained the Oris Clef and now faces an agonizing decision about the coming convergence. She has to make one choice: 1) Sacrifice herself to save the entire world or 2) become the Queen of the demons that she is fighting while struggling with this decision. Is she ready to die after all the fighting she has done or can she live forever causing misery upon the Earth? Lily and Deacon spend the first three quarters of the book searching for the last key that will lock all nine of the portals to Hell.
This story is fast paced and full of action. Kenner writes Lily’s inner struggle wonderfully. There is a huge shocker about Lucas Johnson (if you read the other 2 books, you know this is the guy who started us on this journey with Lily and her sister). I definitely will not spoil that surprise!! I also liked that Deacon and Lily finally explore their relationship on the romantic side (I won’t spoil that one either for you! It will make you happy though when you read it).
Now the final 2 chapters caught me off guard and I got so aggravated when I thought the second to last chapter was the final one. I kept telling myself there was no way Kenner could end it like this, not after all the struggle through all three books to torture us the way the chapter was going. When I discovered there was one more chapter, I was relieved. If you have read any of my reviews in the past you know I have a tendency to be disappointed with the way books end most of the time. This is the rare occasion where I was satisfied with the ending but of course it is left open to maybe a sequel (ok, maybe I am just wishfully thinking/hoping).
I highly recommend these books and the whole series. Just remember to read them from the beginning so you don’t get lost and you get to fall in love with all the characters!
So my thoughts on the 3rd book, Turned? Amazing as the other 2 books. After reading the first two Lily’s actions and thoughts are very scattered which seemed confusing at first I had to remind myself where Lily has come from throughout this storyline. At the opening of this book, Lily Carlyle has obtained the Oris Clef and now faces an agonizing decision about the coming convergence. She has to make one choice: 1) Sacrifice herself to save the entire world or 2) become the Queen of the demons that she is fighting while struggling with this decision. Is she ready to die after all the fighting she has done or can she live forever causing misery upon the Earth? Lily and Deacon spend the first three quarters of the book searching for the last key that will lock all nine of the portals to Hell.
This story is fast paced and full of action. Kenner writes Lily’s inner struggle wonderfully. There is a huge shocker about Lucas Johnson (if you read the other 2 books, you know this is the guy who started us on this journey with Lily and her sister). I definitely will not spoil that surprise!! I also liked that Deacon and Lily finally explore their relationship on the romantic side (I won’t spoil that one either for you! It will make you happy though when you read it).
Now the final 2 chapters caught me off guard and I got so aggravated when I thought the second to last chapter was the final one. I kept telling myself there was no way Kenner could end it like this, not after all the struggle through all three books to torture us the way the chapter was going. When I discovered there was one more chapter, I was relieved. If you have read any of my reviews in the past you know I have a tendency to be disappointed with the way books end most of the time. This is the rare occasion where I was satisfied with the ending but of course it is left open to maybe a sequel (ok, maybe I am just wishfully thinking/hoping).
I highly recommend these books and the whole series. Just remember to read them from the beginning so you don’t get lost and you get to fall in love with all the characters!
May 14, 2012
This is the last book in the Lily Carlyle trilogy. I strongly suggest you read the two previous books (Tainted and Torn) before reading this book.
I really enjoyed this book. It was a super fast read for me, solely because Lily dispensed an excessive amount of internal-dialogue. There are very few authors who can successfully carry-out continual internal-dialogue throughout a novel and still keep my attention. However, having skipped through much of the internal-dialogue scenes didn't make this book any less enjoyable for me.
The story was chock-full of danger and excitement, a plethora of twists and turns, an abundance of intense action/fighting scenes and edge-of-your-seat apocalyptic events. Besides the internal-dialogue sections, this book didn't have a second to waste! Lily's dominating character is passionate, loyal, strong and fierce. This alpha-female literally has the weight of the world on her shoulders. She walks a fine line and fights a constant battle between reveling and surrendering to the darkness and cruelty of the powerful all consuming demon essence inside her; in contrary to her determination to achieve the aspirations for righteousness in her heart and her perpetual desire for ascension to be unsullied and virtuous.
This last installment did wrap up the series but it also left a window for future books, if the powers-that-be decide to expand this series. This trilogy was my first exposure to Julie Kenner. Although, I won't be reading her Tales of a Demon Hunting Soccer Mom series, however, in the future, if Julie put out another trilogy such as this one, in all likelihood I would probably read it.
As I've mentioned in my review of book one of this trilogy, I still didn't particularly care for this books affirmation of the Christianity version of faith and god. I don't usually read books that affirm any one particular religion; however, regardless of the non-preachy religious aspect, I still enjoyed this trilogy. I highly recommend this trilogy to fellow dark urban fantasy readers.
I also recommend:
Scorched: The Dark Forgotten
Beneath the Skin: Book Three of The Maker's Song
Soul Catcher (The Outsider Series)
Personal Demons
The Devil Inside (Morgan Kingsley, Exorcist, Book 1)
I really enjoyed this book. It was a super fast read for me, solely because Lily dispensed an excessive amount of internal-dialogue. There are very few authors who can successfully carry-out continual internal-dialogue throughout a novel and still keep my attention. However, having skipped through much of the internal-dialogue scenes didn't make this book any less enjoyable for me.
The story was chock-full of danger and excitement, a plethora of twists and turns, an abundance of intense action/fighting scenes and edge-of-your-seat apocalyptic events. Besides the internal-dialogue sections, this book didn't have a second to waste! Lily's dominating character is passionate, loyal, strong and fierce. This alpha-female literally has the weight of the world on her shoulders. She walks a fine line and fights a constant battle between reveling and surrendering to the darkness and cruelty of the powerful all consuming demon essence inside her; in contrary to her determination to achieve the aspirations for righteousness in her heart and her perpetual desire for ascension to be unsullied and virtuous.
This last installment did wrap up the series but it also left a window for future books, if the powers-that-be decide to expand this series. This trilogy was my first exposure to Julie Kenner. Although, I won't be reading her Tales of a Demon Hunting Soccer Mom series, however, in the future, if Julie put out another trilogy such as this one, in all likelihood I would probably read it.
As I've mentioned in my review of book one of this trilogy, I still didn't particularly care for this books affirmation of the Christianity version of faith and god. I don't usually read books that affirm any one particular religion; however, regardless of the non-preachy religious aspect, I still enjoyed this trilogy. I highly recommend this trilogy to fellow dark urban fantasy readers.
I also recommend:
Scorched: The Dark Forgotten
Beneath the Skin: Book Three of The Maker's Song
Soul Catcher (The Outsider Series)
Personal Demons
The Devil Inside (Morgan Kingsley, Exorcist, Book 1)
December 17, 2010
With the release of Turned, the Blood Lily Chronicles comes to an end. Of course, with all trilogies, make sure you read the first two books before delving into this one. Tainted and Torn. I was kind of bummed that the series ended after three books, but like all good series, all good things must come to an end.
At the opening of this book, Lily Carlyle has obtained the Oris Clef and now faces an agonizing decision about the coming convergence. Should she wield the Oris Clef and become the demon queen and thereby giving herself over to evil, or should she sacrifice herself to an eternity of suffering by throwing herself into the portal to Hell when it opens, which according to the archangel Gabriel will permanently seal the portal?
Lily has finally figured out that she was brought back to be the queen that releases the demons from hell and starts the apocalypse. Each and every time she kills a demon, she puts smut into her soul. She and Deacon decide that it's time to be on their own side for a change.
Deacon then saves Lily and Rose, who is now in Kiera’s body, from Penemue, his former master, although he has to retake his demon form to do so. Lily is able to talk Deacon back to his human form. Deacon and Rose are her constant companions throughout her journey into hell to stop the Apocalypse.
With demons, lead by Penemue flooding the Earth, she has few options. She can either lock the gates of Hell wide open, making the term Hell on Earth a reality. Or, she can use her own body and soul to lock the door, earning an eternity of physical and emotional suffering. Lily is determined to prevent the oncoming onslaught but isn't quite ready to throw herself on the sacrificial pyre.
The ending reminded me of the final battle scene on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. They all just stand around thinking about what they should do now that the apocalypse is thwarted. This book was a nice quick read, but left the door open for another series if the author chooses to do so.
At the opening of this book, Lily Carlyle has obtained the Oris Clef and now faces an agonizing decision about the coming convergence. Should she wield the Oris Clef and become the demon queen and thereby giving herself over to evil, or should she sacrifice herself to an eternity of suffering by throwing herself into the portal to Hell when it opens, which according to the archangel Gabriel will permanently seal the portal?
Lily has finally figured out that she was brought back to be the queen that releases the demons from hell and starts the apocalypse. Each and every time she kills a demon, she puts smut into her soul. She and Deacon decide that it's time to be on their own side for a change.
Deacon then saves Lily and Rose, who is now in Kiera’s body, from Penemue, his former master, although he has to retake his demon form to do so. Lily is able to talk Deacon back to his human form. Deacon and Rose are her constant companions throughout her journey into hell to stop the Apocalypse.
With demons, lead by Penemue flooding the Earth, she has few options. She can either lock the gates of Hell wide open, making the term Hell on Earth a reality. Or, she can use her own body and soul to lock the door, earning an eternity of physical and emotional suffering. Lily is determined to prevent the oncoming onslaught but isn't quite ready to throw herself on the sacrificial pyre.
The ending reminded me of the final battle scene on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. They all just stand around thinking about what they should do now that the apocalypse is thwarted. This book was a nice quick read, but left the door open for another series if the author chooses to do so.
March 19, 2010
This is the 3rd book in the Blood Lily chronicles which is a trilogy. In this book Lily must decide her fate and decide how that will impact the world. She ultimately makes the choice as to what's more important saving her family, friends and loved ones or saving the whole world.
What I have to say is that this trilogy as a whole got a little tedious. As much as I like the overall story there there were ties that Lily just kept repeating herself about what she feared could happen to her. Also considering that the whole trilogy was about the convergence, I thought there would be more to it. I also felt like the ending or epilogue if you will was sort of too quick. Like I needed about 2 more pages to see what happened to everyone that wasn't Lily. Or maybe what the plan was for them now that the convergence was over... Did deacon get his redemption? ... What happens to the restaurant now that everyone in the Purdue family is dead. What happened to Gracie and Brian? Just a few loose ends I wish were tied up, but all in all not the worst thing I ever read.
What I have to say is that this trilogy as a whole got a little tedious. As much as I like the overall story there there were ties that Lily just kept repeating herself about what she feared could happen to her. Also considering that the whole trilogy was about the convergence, I thought there would be more to it. I also felt like the ending or epilogue if you will was sort of too quick. Like I needed about 2 more pages to see what happened to everyone that wasn't Lily. Or maybe what the plan was for them now that the convergence was over... Did deacon get his redemption? ... What happens to the restaurant now that everyone in the Purdue family is dead. What happened to Gracie and Brian? Just a few loose ends I wish were tied up, but all in all not the worst thing I ever read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 19, 2010
I really enjoyed this trilogy, It picks up right away where Torn left off and is action packed for the rest of the book. I was hooked from the first page again dying to know what path Lily will choose.
The end of the world is near and it's Lily job to make everything right. With her cover as a double agent inside the forces of evil blown, Lily has no choice but to go underground. She takes along a cadre of warriors: humans, angels, demons, and other trusted creatures. Their only hope is to stop the forces who are attempting to use the Ninth gate as a wedge that will unleash the fury of Hell.
I am kinda bummed it was only a trilogy. I wanted more adventures for Lily. It seemed at the end it was left open for author to maybe have a spin-off series if it was decided. But over all this was a story for all urban fantasy readers. Julie Kenner brought the action, compassion, adventure, and a big fork in the road for her characters. I look forward to getting lost in some more reading material from this wonderful author.
The end of the world is near and it's Lily job to make everything right. With her cover as a double agent inside the forces of evil blown, Lily has no choice but to go underground. She takes along a cadre of warriors: humans, angels, demons, and other trusted creatures. Their only hope is to stop the forces who are attempting to use the Ninth gate as a wedge that will unleash the fury of Hell.
I am kinda bummed it was only a trilogy. I wanted more adventures for Lily. It seemed at the end it was left open for author to maybe have a spin-off series if it was decided. But over all this was a story for all urban fantasy readers. Julie Kenner brought the action, compassion, adventure, and a big fork in the road for her characters. I look forward to getting lost in some more reading material from this wonderful author.
May 14, 2011
Lily dies when she humts down the man who tortured and raped her 14 yr old sister. She is given a choice to live and fight against evil or die and go to hell. She chooses life and her soul is put into the body of another woman named Alice. Later she find out that she is really fighting on the wrong side and becomes a double agent truly fighting the evil she thought she was resurrected for.
I found this series good, but not great. As I read the Blood Lily Chronicals all I kept thinking is somethings missing. With just a little training, Lily became this kick-ass uber chick winning the fight against demons. She falls in love with Deacon, a demon with secrets. We never really learn what his secrets are. If we did, I must have skipped over that part in the rush to just finish the series. The chemistry between Lily and Deacon seemed force and unecessary to me. The author spent more time telling us what was going on in Lily heads instead of truly moving the story along and making it the action packed read it could have been.
I found this series good, but not great. As I read the Blood Lily Chronicals all I kept thinking is somethings missing. With just a little training, Lily became this kick-ass uber chick winning the fight against demons. She falls in love with Deacon, a demon with secrets. We never really learn what his secrets are. If we did, I must have skipped over that part in the rush to just finish the series. The chemistry between Lily and Deacon seemed force and unecessary to me. The author spent more time telling us what was going on in Lily heads instead of truly moving the story along and making it the action packed read it could have been.
February 3, 2010
I thought this book nicely tied up this trilogy, but did leave things open to start new stories. The pace of this one seems to be non stop because even when they are at the pub plotting and planning it seems like they are frantically searching for answers.
Lily and her family, those she started with and those she picked up along the way have been used in so many ways by Lucas Johnson. You can hardly believe all the evil things that he does to them all, but in the end the whole book comes down to faith, and if you have it or not. Does Lily have enough faith to trust those around her that have said they will help? Does she have enough faith in herself to protect her sister and her adopted sister like she promised? Does she have enough faith in herself to know what needs to be done even if it costs her everything? The answer is one that Lily isn't sure of until she is forced to answer and gamble it all.
Lily and her family, those she started with and those she picked up along the way have been used in so many ways by Lucas Johnson. You can hardly believe all the evil things that he does to them all, but in the end the whole book comes down to faith, and if you have it or not. Does Lily have enough faith to trust those around her that have said they will help? Does she have enough faith in herself to protect her sister and her adopted sister like she promised? Does she have enough faith in herself to know what needs to be done even if it costs her everything? The answer is one that Lily isn't sure of until she is forced to answer and gamble it all.
December 30, 2011
Well, let me start by saying I am reading another of this author's series and really liking it. As far as this series, well,it is a completed series, so that is good and I would read it simply for that, but that is about all it has going for it. The story line has no zing to it and I feel no attachment at all to the character or the would-be romance. It all seems so "been there...". So, read it just for something new to read. It isn't bad, it just isn't great. The characters get a "less than 5" on my "Did the Characters Get Stuck in My Head" rating system*.
*Less than 5, Forgot them while still reading
5-6: Our relationship ended when the series ended
7: Loved them, worried about them, but as long as I know they are OK, I can move on
8-9: I miss them and still think of them from time to time, examples- Succubus Blues, early Anita Blake, Harper Connelly
10: Borderline obsessive, ie. Twilight.
*Less than 5, Forgot them while still reading
5-6: Our relationship ended when the series ended
7: Loved them, worried about them, but as long as I know they are OK, I can move on
8-9: I miss them and still think of them from time to time, examples- Succubus Blues, early Anita Blake, Harper Connelly
10: Borderline obsessive, ie. Twilight.
August 6, 2010
I finally got around to reading this one, it's been sitting in my house for a few weeks now. I'm glad that I finally had the opportunity to read it because it really tied up the series nicely. I don't want to go into too many details because for one, there's a lot going on in this book and also because of the fact that the books are so closely tied together that I wouldn't want to spoil anything for anyone.
My only complaint, which is why I gave 3 stars and not 4, is that the ending was left kind of open. There was no absolute conclusion and that just bugged me. I realize she's leaving it open in case she wants to add on more books. But I would have liked to know what was going on with the characters at least a couple days after the book ended. Maybe that's just me though.
But anyway, this was a solid UF series that I think people should give a whirl.
My only complaint, which is why I gave 3 stars and not 4, is that the ending was left kind of open. There was no absolute conclusion and that just bugged me. I realize she's leaving it open in case she wants to add on more books. But I would have liked to know what was going on with the characters at least a couple days after the book ended. Maybe that's just me though.
But anyway, this was a solid UF series that I think people should give a whirl.
August 31, 2010
This was the final book in the Blood Lily Chronicles trilogy. There is a lot of foreshadowing as to what Lily's fate is, and whether or not she is to become good or evil in the end. The chapters are much longer than compared to the first two books, but the read is still fairly fast-paced. My main complaint was about the demon battles. Most of them happen fairly quickly and spontaneously. The demons are hardly ever described in a way that makes them easy to imagine and they appear in nearly every chapter of the book. The demons seem to be fairly generic in character and have pretty similar personalities. Many of the battles end in what seems like deus ex machina. One of the deaths later on in the book felt very rushed and needed to be thought out more. However, it definetly had a very exciting conclusion and was a very thrilling read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 10, 2011
This was a book that had me jumping from the first to the second and now the third. The Plot thickens as Lily works towards an impossible feat of saving the world while sacrificing herself. I loved the third book because unlike many other books you really believe at some point that the heroein and her crew will not save the day and the ending leaves you hanging off a very steep cliff.
The love story heats up in the third book and a lot of questions are answered but not all which is the perfect set-up for book four in this series. It is unlike any paranormal series I have ever read from the characters and their characteristics straight up to the writing style of Kenner that is very distinct.
Not my favorite paranormal series, but the plot twists are enough to keep me turning the pages and the action keeps me thoroughly engaged. Looking forward to book four!
The love story heats up in the third book and a lot of questions are answered but not all which is the perfect set-up for book four in this series. It is unlike any paranormal series I have ever read from the characters and their characteristics straight up to the writing style of Kenner that is very distinct.
Not my favorite paranormal series, but the plot twists are enough to keep me turning the pages and the action keeps me thoroughly engaged. Looking forward to book four!
February 8, 2012
This was by far the weakest book in the trilogy, which is especially disappointing since it was the last. I must have liked the other 2 books much more or I wouldn't have bothered buying this one. It was far from terrible, but I was just kind of bored and waiting for it to end. Someone who enjoys action scenes more than I do would probably like this more. I think what I didn't like about it was that I felt like most of the book was one scene after the other of them all fighting 6 demons at a time. Also, I kind of felt like the author brought a religious element into it, which I didn't care for. The only really positive thing I can say is that I thought the characters were well done.
September 13, 2010
I really enjoyed this series and Turned was as good as the first two books. It picks up right away where Torn left off and is action packed for the rest of the book. Lily continues to struggle with making the right choice, which gets a little old by the end of the book. Deacon is having similar issues, but they help each other through and we get our happy ending despite all of the darkness in this series. This book was probably not my favorite of the series, only because it was starting to get repetitive, but it was still a good read. I'm definitely glad I read this series.
February 12, 2012
Satisfying ending to a vaguely dissatisfying series. I suspect that some of the things that characters just know without being told may be due to careless editing rather than writing; her other books seem to have fewer moments when the heroine just magically knows the facts about some new situation or artifact. The main character's inner conflicts become much more pronounced, which makes her more interesting, although some likeable secondary characters from the earlier books seem to be neglected in this one.
September 11, 2010
This book did much to redeem the story line. It followed hard on the heels of the previous book, and gave our heroine more depth and power, while allowing us to share in her struggle not to be overcome by the dark forces.
She has her sisters, she has her man. She loses her sisters. She loses her man. She has power. She loses power.
A good turn upon turn in the storyline, and the only flaw I saw that it had is that I really don't think I would like Lily very much.
She has her sisters, she has her man. She loses her sisters. She loses her man. She has power. She loses power.
A good turn upon turn in the storyline, and the only flaw I saw that it had is that I really don't think I would like Lily very much.
April 13, 2011
The entire series was...pretty good, but poorly edited. I found several errors in the text that just plain bothered me. Living in Boston, I was upset that Kenner used terms such as "the Flats" and "Boarhurst" instead of real areas in Boston. (hint, there are no FLATS here).
The premise was good and far darker than her "California Demon" series. The language, the lust, the sensuality drew me in and made this less of a fluff book and more of a thought provoking book.
The premise was good and far darker than her "California Demon" series. The language, the lust, the sensuality drew me in and made this less of a fluff book and more of a thought provoking book.
October 17, 2011
Creatures: Angels and Demons.
I was a little disappointed in this one, which is the last book in the trilogy. I've heard that it is the last one, but maybe it isn't. Kenner could easely add on to the series, she left the end kind of open; several things unexplained.
I was a little disappointed in this one, which is the last book in the trilogy. I've heard that it is the last one, but maybe it isn't. Kenner could easely add on to the series, she left the end kind of open; several things unexplained.
January 1, 2010
Turned is the final installment in the Blood Lily Chronicles. I had mixed feelings throughout all three books and so I am not sad that it is over. I did enjoy this book but do not see me reading it again.
April 4, 2016
I read the first two books in this series years ago, but was able to read this one without a problem. It started out fast and intense a stayed that way until the end. I enjoyed this book as it was a good, quick weekend read.
February 16, 2010
Completely satisfying though predictable. The first 2 were actually better in my eyes, but this was a nice solid conclusion to the trilogy.
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June 18, 2010Turned (THE BLOOD LILY CHRONICLES) by Julie Kenner (2009)
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