The Blood Promise

Book Review: The Blood Promise by Liz Mistry

Rating: 3 Stars

I recently had the pleasure of reviewing The Blood Promise by Liz Mistry, and I have to say, it was a bit of a rollercoaster ride. This novel marks the beginning of the Solanki and McQueen Crime Series, and while it didn't blow me away, I found it to be an engaging read overall.

Summary

The story kicks off on a chilling note as Imogen Clark wakes up on her 16th birthday to discover her parents dead at the breakfast table, with a sinister message left behind by their killer. This shocking event sets the stage for detectives Jazzy Solanki and Annie McQueen, who dive headfirst into the investigation. As Jazzy digs deeper, she starts to suspect that these murders are somehow intertwined with her own life—especially since she shares the same birthday as Imogen. Things take a darker turn when Jazzy realizes that the killer is linked to a stalker who has haunted her for years. Faced with her own troubled past, Jazzy races against time to solve the mystery before she becomes the killer's next target.

My Thoughts

I enjoyed this one overall. The atmosphere was beautifully crafted; you could really feel the tension in the air as the plot unfolded. The mystery itself was well plotted, keeping me guessing until the very end. I also appreciated the character development—Jazzy and Annie felt like real people with complex backgrounds.

The pacing was spot-on, which meant I was turning pages quickly, eager to see what happened next. However, my main issue with The Blood Promise was the point-of-view (POV) shifts. They were incredibly confusing at times. I found myself lost in the narrative because the POV would shift in the middle of a paragraph without any indication that we had switched perspectives. Honestly, some clear markers or breaks would have made a world of difference in keeping track of whose thoughts we were following.

Despite that hiccup, I still found enough enjoyment in this book to look forward to the next installment in the series. If you're a fan of crime novels and enjoy a good mystery with some well-developed characters, I'd say give The Blood Promise a shot!

⚠️This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary⚠️