Book Summery (Via Goodreads): It’s been months since the ghost of Anna Korlov opened a door to Hell in her basement and disappeared into it, but ghost-hunter Cas Lowood can’t move on.
His friends remind him that Anna sacrificed herself so that Cas could live—not walk around half dead. He knows they’re right, but in Cas’s eyes, no living girl he meets can compare to the dead girl he fell in love with.
Now he’s seeing Anna everywhere: sometimes when he’s asleep and sometimes in waking nightmares. But something is very wrong... these aren’t just daydreams. Anna seems tortured, torn apart in new and ever more gruesome ways every time she appears.
Cas doesn’t know what happened to Anna when she disappeared into Hell, but he knows she doesn’t deserve whatever is happening to her now. Anna saved Cas more than once, and it’s time for him to return the favor.
Book Review:
Ms. Blake had me at within the first few pages of Anna Dressed in Blood. Girl of Nightmares continues on my love of Blake's writing, which has subtle undertones of Stephen King. I find this to be fabulous. I must say, it takes an exceptional author to bring a ghost story to life, and Blake is right on target. I found myself several times turning on lights or the TV for comfort. It takes a lot to spook me, so well done Ms. Blake. The characters are phenomenal. I love Cas. He has color and originality. I crave to know more about him. I also enjoy the supporting characters Thomas and Carmel. The trio of friends really enhance the story. The London setting was spectacular. Dark and mysterious, with an air of adventure. There is soooo much I want to squee about this book, but I don't want to ruin it for potential readers. Overall, if you are looking for a good, spooky read look no further! This truly doesn't read like a YA book, just a good horror story. Sadly, it looks like this is the end of the series as posted on Blake's facebook page. Sad, but true. Looks like she is starting a new series Antigoddess. While I look forward to this new series, I'll admit that there is still part of me that hopes she continues on the Anna series!
Favorite Quote:
“Everyone seems to know more than I do, and being on the shallow end of the information pool is starting to piss me off.”
Cover Art Commentary:
Ok, so my cover isn't all read like the one pictured above. It has some gray mixed it, but it's pretty much the same...and it's gorgeous! :) I love the continuation of the "Anna" theme!
Rating:
I can't wait to start this series. It just sounds like something I would enjoy. Very creepy too. :)
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It's really a great series!
DeleteThanks. Rachel did a great job, didn't she?
YAY you loved it! I can't believe I loved these so. I usually so don't do horror.
ReplyDeleteI know! I was surprised when I read your review! But these books are so creatively written! I'll most likely read anything this author puts out!
DeleteI've been wanting to read this one for a while since I enjoyed Anna, but there's just been too many other books I want to get to =/
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it!
Thanks Jessi! I hope you did get to this one. It's just as good as the first! However, I understand. There are so many books I want to read at any given time. I sometimes wish I could take a year off of life and just spend it reading! :)
DeleteI love Cas as a narrator. One of my favorite aspects about this series is how Cas accepts his friends and their help. I didn't know that this is the end of the series! I am so bummed to hear that. I want more closure!
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Agreed! Cas makes for a fantastic narrator!
DeleteI was really bummed when I discovered that this would be the end of the series! :( Looking forward to her other books though! :)
I love the artwork as well. However, I have a huge fear of ghosts and the first one kept reminding me of Supernatural. Therefore, my mind kept replaying scenes from that show. It didn't go over very well.
ReplyDeleteAmazing artwork!
DeleteI have never watched Supernatural, but I can imagine that thinking about a tv show while reading a book would be distracting!
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