Black Blood - John Hennessy - 3 stars

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I sometimes do not have the best luck with review books so I am always a bit wary, and with this being a story of a supernatural nature it made me even more so since I generally do not read these types of books very often. I was not entirely sure what this book would entail and I kind of like that element of surprise at times, especially with a review book. I am glad that I finally got to this book. I found that it was pretty entertaining, it was pretty good, but it did not wow me.
Synopsis
Vampires, witches, magic—no one in the Sanctuary, home of the survivors of the nuclear apocalypse, believes in such imaginary creations, including Aberdeen Dareday. That is until the day Abby wakes up with black veins bulging under her skin. The day she learns everything she’s been told about the world is a lie. Forced to flee humanity’s last refuge because of her abnormality, and the corpses left in its unexplainable wake, she finds herself on the run in an entirely new world. A world in which darkness reigns, full of supernatural creatures bent on her execution.

When all seems lost and facing certain death, Abby is saved by Ash, a quiet yet striking young man who shares her black blood, and her mysterious powers. Unfortunately Ash, like Abby, doesn’t know how to wield them, but he might know someone who can help, if they can find her before it’s too late. Now hunted by everyone from vengeful humans, to the alluring vampire Prince of Texas, to the Lord Alpha of the largest werewolf pack ever to exist, Abby must discover what is so special about her black blood if she hopes to live and fight another day, but time stands against them as their enemies close in for the kill.

I enjoyed the plot of the story and how the author does not focus was not on just one type of character (i.e. vampires, witches or werebeasts.), but I find this story to be pretty plot driven, more so than it was character driven. The action in this book seemed to start pretty much right at the beginning and I like a book that can grab me from the start. I also liked the different elements in the story. There are werebeasts, vampires, sorcerers, witches and further into the book it touches on some pretty cool magical elements as well.

I did enjoy some of the characters. I think they will develop well throughout the series and they will hopefully become stronger, more relatable and likeable as well. I was little hung up on a few of the characters and their actions that I did not find very appealing, and maybe a little unnecessary as well. I think once the characters become better developed this can be an enjoyable series.