Half-Blood (Covenant, #1) in YA and Beyond

Feb 10, 2011 Haley rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, top-12-reads-of-2011

"Then I should be relieved to know what I was told an hour ago is false. It wasn't you who yanked a girl--by her hair--out of chair in the common lounge area."-Aiden

I am baffled! I have been putting this review off for a week now, and I still have no idea where to even start with this one guys I mean, it is purely sublime. If there was ever a book that has left me so lost for words it is Half Blood by Jennifer Armentrout. This is a book you will finish, and weeks later still be mind blown about, "Then I should be relieved to know what I was told an hour ago is false. It wasn't you who yanked a girl--by her hair--out of chair in the common lounge area."-Aiden

I am baffled! I have been putting this review off for a week now, and I still have no idea where to even start with this one guys I mean, it is purely sublime. If there was ever a book that has left me so lost for words it is Half Blood by Jennifer Armentrout. This is a book you will finish, and weeks later still be mind blown about, just trying to think of the words to use for how much you loved it, and how much it captivated you. This is a book that will paralyze you, and won't let you go till the very last page, and once it's finished all you want is to be sucked back in.

I obviously loved this book.

Half-Blood takes on a whole new take in the mythology world, where certain groups of people are descended from Gods, there are the Pure-Bloods who have special God like powers, and then there are the Half-Bloods, who don't. A Half Blood is exactly what Alex is, and with her luck of course Aiden the boy she can't stop thinking about is a Pure- Blood, this wouldn't be a problem, if it weren't for Pure and Half relationships being absolutely forbidden in the Covenant.

Alex has been gone from her life at the Covenant for years, but after one horrific night, she is thrown back into the life she never thought she would see again. Things are happening at the Covenant, things that shouldn't be happening. As more and more things keep piling up, Alex will be forced to confront things she never would of thought of in her worst nightmares..

I find myself drawn to seriously every aspect of this story, Alex and her kick-ass snarky personality, Aiden and his mysterious, protective, and romantic personality, Seth and his arrogant yet sexy personality, Caleb and his humor, the mythology, the romance, the action, this book had it all. Perfect story, with perfect characters.

I think my favorite part of this story was Alex, and Aiden. There romance is so real, Jennifer did an amazing job at really capturing there love for each other, which is so rare now a days I feel. Most books are "oh hey I see you, I love you and thats it" no explanation, no realistic-ness whats so ever. With Alex and Aiden, you can't help but root for them from the very start.

For me, it's not even just them as a romance pair that I love, but them individually. You can't help , but respect Alex for speaking her mind and standing up for herself no matter who she is telling off, and Aiden, you can't help, but well drool over him. I am sorry, but seriously this guy is perfet. He has taken a seat right next to Puck from the Iron Fey series in my "If I could live in my imagination this guy would be my soulmate" list. Jennifer has truly put together an amazing pair, and all I am thinking right now is how much I need the next book Pure so I can see how Alex and Aidens love continues to unfold.

This is a story of love, lost, suspense, action, romance, mystery, thrill, humor, and everything you could imagined tied up into one incredible story.

Before you leave on my final note, I want to tell you that this review ^^ is awful. This book deserves so much more praise then I can even express, just know, that you should buy it, the day it comes out on October 18th, this is a story that is going to go down Y.A book history. ...more

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Dec 28, 2010 Sarah (Head Stuck In A Book) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: finished-copy

What can I say about this book and author that hasn't been said before?
I love this series, this would have to be my favourite new series (well new to me) that I've read this year, and Armentrout is fast moving up my list of all-time favourite authors.
I love the characters in this series Alex and OMG Aiden! I love him and there's nothing I like better than reading stories with a forbidden romance included.
My eyes snapped open as the freakish sixth sense kicked my fight or flight response into ove What can I say about this book and author that hasn't been said before?
I love this series, this would have to be my favourite new series (well new to me) that I've read this year, and Armentrout is fast moving up my list of all-time favourite authors.
I love the characters in this series Alex and OMG Aiden! I love him and there's nothing I like better than reading stories with a forbidden romance included.
My eyes snapped open as the freakish sixth sense kicked my fight or flight response into overdrive.
Alex is back at the Covenant, her Uncle is now Dean and subsequently let's her know where she stands, if she can't get up to par in her training (having missed three years after being on the run with her Mum) by the time school starts she'll either become a Pure's slave or be thrown out.
So Aiden a Pure and a Sentinel, and who Alex has had a crush on for years (but because she's a Half-Blood and he's a Pure they can never be together) is to train her and get her up to speed.
"Down the hall is a gym. You should visit it... often." My mouth dropped open. "You're far too skinny. Right now a ten-year old could take yo u."
I love the banter between these two and I have so many favourite quotes I could add to this review, instead I'll just add a few.
"You need to work on your upper body strength, Alex. Not your motor speech skills."
I glanced down at the dumbbell and pictured it flying across the room-at his face. But it was such a nice face, and I'd hate to ruin it.
"Alex stop staring at me and do some cardio." He flipped another page. I blinked. "I hope that book of yours is on charm and personality skills."
I propped myself onto my elbows, scowling. "How come you smile when you knock me down?" He offered his hand. "It's the little things that make me happy."
These two have such amazing chemistry together, and even though you know that they can't be together, I did nothing but wish for it the whole book through, and fingers crossed my wishes will eventuate and I will be an extremely happy girl!
The fact that you know that Alex and Aiden belong together makes it harder to wait, but I'm positive that somehow they will find a way.
We also have the arrival of Seth the Apollyon (a Half-Blood who has all the elemental powers plus a fifth one), at the Covenant, he will end up changeing Alex's life forever!
Alex and Seth have quite a few of their own hilarious comments.
"Um... sorry, I didn't see you." "Obviously. You were staring at the ground as if it had done something terrible to you."
I shot him a warning look. "I don't care if you can shoot lightening from your hand. I will kick you in the face."
I could go on and on with all of the quotes I loved in this book, Armentrout's writing is simply fantastic and I can't seem to get enough.
There were so many twists and turns in this book which kept the story fresh and exciting, and had me rushing through the pages.
I can't recommend this book highly enough, please do yourselves all a favour and pick this series up, you won't be sorry!
I give this a huge 5/5. ...more

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Mar 27, 2012 Jenny rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2024

I really enjoyed this book! The book started off with a big action scene, and just didn't let up! There was plenty of action and forbidden romance in this book!

I loved Alex. She talked so much smack, and acted totally bad ass to everyone who knew her, but underneath she was just like any other 17 year old girl. The synopsis doesn't explain what her turmoil is really about--it starts out with her mother who was recently murdered by the daimons, and the decisions she made that now affect Alex. Mo ...more

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Jul 23, 2012 Ashley rated it it was amazing

Me: *finishes book*
Me: *takes deep, steadying breath*
Me: *closes book slowly, places it down reverently*
Me:
Me:
Me: *pterodactyl screech*
Me: *dying whale noise*

I swear, I just did not know what to even do with myself. I lost all ability to function the moment I turned that last page. Jennifer L. Armentrout is so amazing that a chorus of heavenly angels appears and sings her praises each time someone reads one of her books. True story. Don't believe me? Read any one of her books, and after you fini ...more

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Sep 07, 2011 Sarah (Catching Books) rated it it was amazing

If I could describe this book in one word it would be: AMAZING!!
The first thing that caught my eye about this book was the cover! It's gorgeous! Before I read Half-Blood, I read the prequel which really got me in the mood for this book (link to the e-book is here: http://www.site.spencerhillpress.com).
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One of my favorite characters in this book is Alex. She is so strong willed and is willing to fight back which was really awesome! I also loved Aiden. He really wants to help Alex and I ...more

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May 24, 2011 Diane ϟ [ Lestrange ] marked it as to-read

Shelves: young-adult, wish-list

new hot guy~ Aiden ,to track down. lol

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Jan 06, 2012 Haley rated it really liked it

Shelves: mythology-2012-mythology-challenge, immortals-mythology

Oh....OH...MYFREAKINGGOODNESS.
That was...intense. And now that I've read Pure, that makes me really sad.

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I really want to compare this book to Obsidian. But they are so different, and equealy good in different ways. I will give a review later! But it is a good book! If you havnt read this author before this would be a good one to start with. ...more

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