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Rating: really liked it
Really just tired of all these stories about the past... and the reread of the same event over and over. It’s like the author is milking it at this point. Can we please get the story of the kids already all these other stories could have been in an anthology.
Rating: really liked it
July 2022 Yeah, I'm not really surprised by the new release date at this time. Especially, as it becomes harder with each new announcement to know which is the next book in the series (League) I loved so much.
Now Born of Blood is part of a sub-series, that it seems, is called
Eve of Destruction.
The new expected publication date is...August 23, 2022
October 2021Hm....another "new" publication date...
Original Publication Date: December 31, 2024
My Sherrilyn - Born of Blood book page
Plus a new cover...
And now it gets curious...and noteworthy...over at Amazon...Born of Rage is listed as Book 1 and Born of Blood is listed as Book 2 in the The League: Eve of Destruction series....hm....
AND Born of Blood has a completely different expected publication date... July 26th 2022!!!
May 2020New expected publication date:
31 October 2022We'll see...I'm not sure...I hope so, but I wouldn't be surprised, if the date was changed again (probably several times) until then.
For more check My Sherrilyn - Born of Blood book page
Found September 2018 at https://www.sherrilynkenyon.com/book/...**Please note that Born of Blood is NOT out of print or OUT OF STOCK. It is still in production and has yet to come out. Due to health and personal issues, the book is unfortunately delayed. We will keep you posted on the new date just as soon as we can. Thanks so much for understanding.
Like I said before...I'm not counting on an
October 2018 release...and this confirms it. Esp. the: It is still in production part...
August 2018Publication is postponed...again.
(LOL, what's new in that regard...the way the publication goes, I'll be a retiree before the series is completed. At least, I hope it will be completed by then...)
First publication date: forgot to log the date...but years from now (she changed the publication order, also nothing new)
Second publication date: July 24th 2018
Next date: September 24th 2018
Publication date thereafter: October 31st 2018 (I'm not counting on it...)
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Rating: really liked it
Right or wrong, she wasn't going to be what life kept trying to make her.
Heartless. Bitter. Vindictive.
You won't take my soul. I won't let you..
It was the only thing she had left. They'd stolen everything else from her long ago. Her childhood. Her innocence.
Her sense of fair play.
Her family.
What was left? — Jayne Erixour (p.41)
Warnings: None of note
I'm going to be honest I'm a bit torn on this one. 🤨 I'm giving it 4 because I believe Jayne Erixour and Alexos Hadrian Vicarius Scalera deserved their own full length book. Through Jayne we could have got more detail on the founding of the Sentella, the seedlings of it are here and seen an entirely different race, Hyshian, that makes Desideria's Qillaq look almost egalitarian. In addition, I'm wondering if this is different from the history we've been told about them before. Don't get me wrong this is still a great book, it's Sherri and we finally got a story for Jayne but I was kinda hoping for more when we did get her story. Is that so wrong? 🤔 Especially when you look at what we got for Fain (Born of Betrayal) and Julian/Dagger (Born of Legend) and in the Hunterverse Maxis (Dragonbane) and upcoming Jaden (Shadows Within *epic grabby hands* for that one in particular, 🤩 look I know some of Jaden's story and I need more).
I like Jayne and Hadrian's story. We get to learn Jayne's background, what she wanted to be before she was forced into her life, her life secret (she's a Winged Batur 😲) and what makes her tick. Hadrian is so different to Nero, he feels more like Mari than Nero (not certain where that came from). Hadrian has an entirely different set of strengths than his older brother, his are passive and more defensive. This is the first time we've spent any real time with a Trisani unfortunately there is no real lore introduced, we did, however, get introduced to the Clusas a group of Trisani immune to the mindreading abilities and the concept varying levels of power. We are shown Gauduley "the Trisani term for when one was so attracted to another that they lost control of their power." (p.111). I want to see that played out in all its glory, especially given we know Nero is so powerful.
Through Nero, Hadrian is almost disturbingly well connected. Interestingly Nyk is connected to them both (view spoiler)[through Syn and Jinx respectively, we also get Hauk going his TAM bullshit 🙁 (hide spoiler)]. The plot is not dissimilar to many of the others, there is no damsel in distress but Jayne is not what you expect. The twist she faces is she signed a warrant for a simple retrieval that gets turned into a spill-kill. It was actually quite nice to see the old language back it's been a while since we were using assassin speak, a spill-kill is a kill with torture first. A rarity that Jinx calls out.
Let me add some random quotes and comments.
• Important to the story in a way is Eve of Destruction is Jayne's older sister, older by 7 years. She is already in command of a unit at 21 in the prologue.
• Hadrian's endearment from Jayne is Suāva Trisani for sweetie. I always like knowing what they are, some of them have been fantastic. No one has yet beaten Hauk's for Sumi.
• "Nero know?"
"Above his paygrade."
Syn snorted. "Nothing is above his paygrade where you're concerned. You trying to get us killed?"
"I'm trusting you on this."
That garnered a full laugh. "I don't keep secrets from your brother. I can't."
"Yeah... he's a massive pain in the ass that way. Can you at least avoid him for a bit?"
Syn Scratched at his check. "Can try. But like you, he has a nasty way of tracking me down." — Syn legit can't keep secrets from Nero, it's the telepathy thing. Even if Syn's mind is a lot scrambled when he's sober. This whole book is essentially Hadrian finally proving to Nero that he isn't that toddler Nero saved anymore, he can hold his own. (C.S. Syn and Hadrian, p.53)
• We get to meet another Schvardan (the land-based Phrixians), like Morra from Born of Legend. It was nice to meet Moradcity.
• "No. No! Bad idea. Why would you leave good alcohol to go chasing down someone your brother will find first?"
"Personal satisfaction."
Syn scoffed. "Overrated,"
"The curiosity,"
"Stupid reason." Syn rolled his eyes. "Besides you know what they say."
"Curiosity is the foundation of science?"
Syn let out a pain-filled noise. "Damn you Tris origins. Y'all take the fun out of everything." — Syn and Hadrian are great. This is Syn in his functioning alcoholic stage. The good alcohol is a bottle of Tondarian Fire because only the top shelf when you are this screwed. But one thing that comes out in this is part of the reason for the Trisani holocaust, the others around them wanted to claim their technological advancements. And they are to thank for so many. (C.S. Syn and Hadrian, p.75)
• This has one of the better and simplest explanations of the Tavali I've read. I never knew their origins. But I'm guessing more of that will come out in Born of Trouble, Ryn and Mack's story.
(view spoiler)[• What is Jayne? She is part human, part Trisani and part Andronian. I didn't know her biology was so complicated. It must be a nightmare for Syn. Jinx has also got Trisani DNA (1/4). If he and Eve have kids, unlikely given their societal positions, those kids would have some power.
• "Let's try the easier path first, shall we?"
Hauk snorted. "Did that once. Still have the scars from that stupidity." Scratched his eye and sighed. "Fine. It's a good day to die." — This makes me kinda sad. Hauk is talking about one of the things that made him who he is. The moment on his Endurance at least I think it is. Either way, a lot of what Hauk has been through makes me a little sad, he deserved better, befitting his lineage. (Hadrian and Hauk,p.83) (hide spoiler)]
• We've actually met Jayne's son as an adult which I had no idea of. Sway runs as C.I. Syn and Shahara Dagan's son, Devyn Kell's second in command in Born of Ice. Go look up Claire she is a total badass and I remember her.
"Who taught you to drive"
"No one." She shot out the window.
"Are you licensed?"
"Not on this planet."
Awesome. — Hadrian Scalera and Jayne Erixour (p.20)
Read for QBD Reading Challenge 2022. Filling the prompt: "A Book Story You've Always Wanted to Read"
This is cheating a bit given Born of Blood was only published in 2022. Still, part of the advertising for this book was "The story Paladins have been begging for . . .". Paladins are Sherrilyn McQueen's fandom. They have been begging, pleading for Sherri to give us Jayne and Hadrian's story for probably a decade. Jayne is The League fandom's fave badass woman, the original and from a feministic, matriarchal society to book. I am one of those Paladins.
A representative gif:
These are in reference to two queens. Sherri who finally gave us Jayne and Hadrian's story and Jayne herself. The biggest badass in the Sentella, which is saying something given the assassins she runs with.
Rating: really liked it
Kindle version ... 137 actual pages of story. Finished in under 2hrs.
Let me say up front. I love The League. It's one of my very favorite series, and have re-read all the books several times over. Like everyone one else who's a fan, we've been oh-so patient waiting for Jayne's book to finally release.
While I loved the story of how Jayne & Hadrian meet (which is what pushed it to 3 stars). I am absolutely devastated that this is all she rated story-wise.
She's a freaking FOUNDING member of the Sentella ... THE ONLY FEMALE ... and she gets a backstory Novella for her book.
I'm seriously gut-punched that after all the wait for Jayne's book to finally get here ... there's actually very little substance to the book. Zero momentum on the overall story line.
Kindle version page counts:
Born of Night : 562
Born of Fire : 562
Born of Ice : 361
Born of Shadows : 444
Born of Silence : 699
Cloak & Silence : 205
Born of Fury : 687
Born of Defiance : 519
Born of Betrayal : 510
Born of Legend : 737
Born of Vengeance : 417
Eve of Destruction : 90 + Born of Rage : 44 + Born of Blood : 142 (actual count with book list & author page) = 276 pages ... All three books combined doesn't even come close to the other Sentella Members.
Rating: really liked it
Jayne Erixour is a mixed-breed bounty hunter and assassin. She accepts what she believes is an easy retrieval assignment, only to have the contract changed to an execution one. Jayne must bring in her mark or else become the League’s next target. Instead, she finds herself helping Hadrian elude the many assassins out for their blood. Can Jayne manage to keep Hadrian safe? Will they eventually find out the truth behind the contract?
Hadrian Scalera is a man living in hiding. He must keep a low profile or risk discovery by those intent on eradicating his race. Hadrian does not trust anyone except for his older brother. He suspects Jayne is trouble from the moment she walked through his door. However, Hadrian never expected the woman to save him from the assassins gunning for him. Can Hadrian trust Jayne? Will they learn who truly put out a hit on Hadrian?
Hadrian and Jayne have a lot in common. I like how both discovered that they are similar in a lot of ways. They both have overprotective, and totally scary, older siblings. The two are used to living beneath their siblings’ shadows, which define how they live. Hadrian and Jayne both feel so stifled in their current life. They both yearn for a different life than the one they currently live.
BORN OF BLOOD is book fourteen in Sherrilyn Kenyon’s popular sci-fi series, THE LEAGUE: NEMESIS RISING. I have not real all the books in this series, just a handful here or there. Generally, I stay away from this genre (not a sci-fi fan), but I adore Sherrilyn Kenyon. This book does NOT lack from the author’s trademark humor. I found myself laughing from the witty banter between the characters.
Rating: really liked it
Worth the wait! Though it is a very short novel we finally got to learn how Jayne and Hadrian met and why Hadrian prefers to be the stay-at-home dad. The drama in this book really preps the reader for Nero's book next while making them want to continue with the League series. I really liked getting to see the interconnectedness of the characters and seeing them before they got their happily ever afters. I cannot wait for more!
Rating: really liked it
This book had me on the edge throughout most of the book. That's one of the many reasons I enjoy a Kenyon novel. This book delivers everything! I can't recommend this series enough. Though to be honest I would start at the beginning of the entire The League series to help a new reader understand everything and where all the characters interrelate and interconnect. Just read this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Rating: really liked it
When I put this book in Goodreads, I had no idea I had the book cover and binder saying "Born of Blood" but the book was really Cloak & Silence! No matter, I love the League series by Sherrilyn Kenyon so she gets "five" stars from me every time!
Rating: really liked it
Been waiting a long time to get the origin story of Jayne and Hadrian and it is finally here! This story takes us way back to the early days of so many characters we know and love. Before they were even close to being the people we know them as. Jayne and Hadrian are so young here. And their sweet short story is very typical of all involved. Jayne and Hadrian meet when she is sent out to bring him in. However, nothing quite adds up. The family claiming to want Hadrian are all dead except for Nero after their family and empire were wiped out. So who exactly is after Hadrian? And how does everything connect? Because we learn about a lot of family ties in this one along with how certain people know others and how their group in the future ties together. A lot starts here and I love it. Loved seeing familiar faces and we got some new ones who I am super curious about. I'm also curious to see if we get more of Jayne's family in the future books yet to come. They are pretty quiet in the series but not so much here. Would love to get everyone together. Jayne is always hysterical and bad ass. It's nice to see other sides of her and how she ended up with Hadrian. Hadrian has always been quiet in the series but getting his point of view and seeing how he got together with Jayne. Things make a lot more sense now. Loved those two characters and love this world. Can't wait until we get more!
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: really liked it
Before I start, the required disclosure: I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review (I love when I get to read my favorite author's books early:-)).
Born of Blood is book 14 in Sherrilyn Kenyon/McQueen's League Series. If you love hot "romance" amongst born enemies, often on the run from an even bigger enemy, then I highly recommend you start with book 1. While each book can be read on its own, they do tie together and, anyway, why would you want to miss something so amazing? This will help get you started: https://www.sherrilynkenyon.com/book-...
This book...what can I say other than WOW! Jayne takes on yet another bounty, only for things to go terribly off course. Hadrian couldn't be happier to help her resolve the issues, which proves harder than they imagined. With several key League characters involved in solving the mystery and ensuring their safety, if you know the series you can imagine the hijinks that ensues.
With superb sarcastic humor and an endless supply of violence, Born of Blood is a can't miss for all League lovers, and a reason for others to join the bandwagon! Come on, people, if you read this far, read all the books! You won't be disappointed, except as you, like me, wait for the next great book by Ms. Sherrilyn!
Rating: really liked it
This is Jayne and Hadrian's beginnings
Jayne just wanted a normal life, a chance to teach, to have a family -
to get away from the death and destruction that has always been her life
One more rejection letter later and it seemed it just wasn't in the cards for her
Eve said this would be an easy job
Recovery of an aristo - and the pay was phenomenal
Why not? Wasn't like she had anything to lose...
Famous last thoughts
Hadrian was living the life - not! He was so tired of hiding, of being weary of everyone who crossed his path.
He was close to his breaking point until a little spitfire of a woman sparked his fire
Now if they can just stay alive long enough
I have always loved the way the different League's stories interconnect so that we still get to spend time with all of our favorites while also meeting some new folk.
Each book highlights a new couple. Some answer questions, others provide new ones that eventually we will get the answers to.
The Eve of Destruction collection is a bit more focused on the past - getting to know the cast on a more personal level, where they came from, what they have survived and how their lineages connect
The sense of family by choice is strong - something that I highly enjoy about this series
The humor is dry and occasionally quite morbid - my kind of friends
And the action is plentiful
Rating: really liked it
Jayne and Hadrian
Two outcasts who are perfect for each other. Novella length and a fast read without any missing pieces. Jayne is tired. She's an assassin and there are no good guys. But she wants another life. She's out of options though so she takes an "easy" job. She has to pick up and return some royal guy to his family. But soon after taking the assignment, the job changes to a kill order.
Hadrian has been in hiding all his life but now someone has discovered he survived the slaughter of his family. When the assassins show up he's ready to run again. But she doesn't shoot and she takes out other hunters that are after him.
There's only one way to do what Jayne does. Take the assignment. Complete the assignment. If you don't, you become the next assignment. Now the two of them are on the run. Family secrets are uncovered, danger stalks them and there doesn't seem to be an end in sight.
Easy, enjoyable read with likable characters that have both been dealt a lousy hand. As they fight to survive, we meet the others in their families who come to their aid. Great read.
Rating: really liked it
This novella is sadly disappointing for so many reasons, not least of which is it being linked to Eve of Destruction and Born of Rage as a trilogy. Part of the problem is these are the first League stories published in 5 years and the trilogy is a prequel. The mythos of the Nemesis League Rising series is complex and layered. To keep it all straight after 5 years is hard enough but these link more to books I read 10 years ago. Despite one reread about 6 years ago my recall just isn’t that good. The first two books seem more throwaways to provide some context, especially Rage, because we hear nothing about Dakari in 3 and the murderer of Jinx’s family, disposed of in Rage is now replaced by another relative alive and on Jinx’s throne. The long awaited story of Jayne and Hadrian was sweet and the banter enjoyable but the overall story feels unfinished with so many loose ends. Possibly worst of all, after so many novels with so many impossible scenarios for why a happy ending won’t happen but does, Eve of Destruction, the trilogy’s namesake, doesn’t get her happy ending with Jinx. After 15 years they are still in a no-win situation.
Rating: really liked it
This novella tells how Jayne and Hadrian met up when she takes a retrieval contract to return a "runaway aristo" to his family (which turns out to be Hadrian) which suddenly turns into an assassin contract instead - one in which her life is at risk if it isn't filled. while this is pretty classic Jayne & Hadrian for series fan and the adventure was interesting & enjoyed seeing several central characters of the series meeting for the 1st time, I was left feeling something was missing. due to being a novella, things were wrapped/resolved quickly and didn't really get from attraction/interest to love for the couple. Also trying to place the time frame of events into timing of prior books (ie: is Nyk still with the League or already out?) and references to other unknown mysteries were a little distracting (for me at least). So while interesting and enjoyable it was also lacking something, perhaps due to it being a novella rather than a full novel, but not sure. 2-1/2 rounded up to 3*s
arc courtesy of the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Rating: really liked it
I always look forward to Sherrilyn Kenyon books and especially her League Series. She did not disappoint me! The book has wonderful characters, it's entertaining, witty, has twists and turns, kepts yours interest from beginning to end, full of action and there is romance thrown in with even a happy ever after. What more could you ask for? Just buy it! You will be glad you did.
This book is part of the League series but also part of the Eve of Destruction series. It helps if you have read the League Series from the beginning so you will know all of the parties and where they fit. However, you can start with Eve of Destruction series or just read the book as a stand-alone and you'll be entertained and still be able to enjoy it.
I received a free copy of this book for an honest review. You find The League Series under Science Fiction Romance, Science Fiction Fantasy or Fantasy. It all depends on how you view the contents of the book. I would recommend this book to anybody who enjoys Science Fiction Romance, Science Fiction Fantasy, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance books.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
