Book Review – Blood of Dawn by Richard Amos

Curse of Dawn #2
Publisher: Richard Amos
Pages: 205
Characters: Miko/Orion
POV: 1st
Genre: Urban Fantasy, Series

Blurb:
Life really is a funny thing.
Can someone tell me when to laugh?

After finally finding some company and shelter—along with a hot werewolf alpha—in this zombie-filled world, things have taken another dramatic turn.
Rug officially yanked from underfoot.

Ugh.

And what now? How do I carry on with these new revelations? I can’t possibly march toward heartbreak. I can’t let everything I’ve found unravel because of some weird prophecy.

There has to be a better way of changing the world.
There has to be a better everything.
And I’m determined to find it.

For the future.
For love.

Blood of Dawn is the second book in a Post-Apocalyptic M/M Romance series packed with action, adventure, a virtual pet which never needs its batteries changed, and the undeniable attraction between a fae and an alpha werewolf.

This book is not a standalone.

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Review

When I read a book by this author I expect fabulous world building, great characters, and, unless the book is the final in a series, a nasty cliffhanger. This book delivers all those and more. I’m loving this series, with Orion and Miko not being able to catch a break. I’m also not usually a fan of zombie stories, but this one has some cool twists on the usual tropes.

I love how Orion and Miko’s relationship develops in this, and I’m trusting the author to give them their hard won HEA.

The pack dynamics and friendships are a highlight. I love that James, despite being beta, calls Miko out when he needs to. The mix of action, romance, and the ever present zombie threat combines to make a compelling story. I liked the new characters in this story, and I knew there was something more to Wendy!

Lance needs to get his just desserts, and soon. He’s such a nasty guy, and constant thorn in everyone’s side.

I can’t wait to see how everything plays out, especially with the prophecy not looking good for Miko. I love the revelations of his and Trev’s pasts.

5 out of 5 stars.

About Anne Barwell

Anne Barwell lives in Wellington, New Zealand. She shares her home with a cat with “tortitude” who is convinced that the house is run to suit her; this is an ongoing “discussion,” and to date, it appears as though Kaylee may be winning. In 2008, Anne completed her conjoint BA in English Literature and Music/Bachelor of Teaching. She has worked as a music teacher, a primary school teacher, and now works in a library. She is a member of the Upper Hutt Science Fiction Club and plays violin for Hutt Valley Orchestra. She is an avid reader across a wide range of genres and a watcher of far too many TV series and movies, although it can be argued that there is no such thing as “too many.” These, of course, are best enjoyed with a decent cup of tea and further the continuing argument that the concept of “spare time” is really just a myth. She also hosts and reviews for other authors, and writes monthly blog posts for Love Bytes. She is the co-founder of the New Zealand Rainbow Romance writers, and a member of RWNZ. Anne’s books have received honorable mentions five times, reached the finals four times—one of which was for best gay book—and been a runner up in the Rainbow Awards. She has also been nominated twice in the Goodreads M/M Romance Reader’s Choice Awards—once for Best Fantasy and once for Best Historical. Anne can be found at https://annebarwell.wordpress.com

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