Genre: Young Adult (YA) Paranormal
Rating: 4.5 stars 
by Aurora Whittet
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“What an amazing debut! BloodMark is that rare story that combines suspense, desire, love, and family within an awesome twist on werewolves and bloodsuckers (vampires). Both young and old get sucked into Ashling’s and Grey’s world and beg for more, especially after you turn the last page..
This book had me in a whole new world. Picture this: the rolling hills of Ireland, mountains of Comeragh and Galty through cattle pastures and scattered farmhouses. Breathe in the clean air and dewy mist… yes, you feel and experience the environment and the free spirit of this country through the reading. But right when you feel comfortable – BAM! – the book takes off to another journey you feel and experience in lighting speed.
Ashling is the main character in this book who is born into this werewolf family, which is more than meets the eye. Ashling is forced to flee what she knows but quickly grows up and learns that her family bond is strong and they will do anything to protect her. Lines are drawn, all characters of the book stake their side and go on an adventure you will not want to miss. I turn the pages, eager to find out what will happen next and sometimes I’m surprised by the outcome the situation. You get invested in the characters of the book; they bring depth and stir the plot that has you wanting more.
Just so that I cover my bases here, there were some typos in the story and the love connection between Ashling and Grey was a bit too quick for me, but overall it did not change the integrity of the book. I felt the need to finish the book in one setting due to the story itself was extraordinary and I’m very eager to read the sequel.
