Blood Will Tell (Warriors of Ankh #1) [Kindle Edition]

Samantha Young (Author)

Book Description

What would you do if you were born to be a predator? Would you fight your natural instincts or give in to your nature?

Eden is a soul eater closing in on her Awakening. Her family has convinced her that soon she will have to take a life in order to save her own. It’s a decision Eden doesn’t want to deal with even as her hunger for souls grows stronger every day.

To complicate her impossible position, new guy in school Noah Valois’ determination to befriend her puts Eden in touch with a humanity she’s never known. Addicted to his company, his friendship and affection, she becomes more and more terrified that giving into her hunger will mean losing him forever…

… But when she discovers that Noah is not what he seems, his betrayal forces her to face two choices. One will offer her revenge and the destruction of a boy she loved. The other may offer her a life of eternal redemption…


YA Paranormal fiction for mature teens+ (some content may not be appropriate for younger readers)


Books two and three in the Warriors of Ankh trilogy are also available in Kindle edition.
Blood Past (Warriors of Ankh #2) ASIN: B005HQYQX4
Shades of Blood (Warriors of Ankh #3) ASIN: B006IBVMPW


REVIEWS

“I loved the mythology about the Blessed and the Warriors of Neith and Ankh. Oh, did I mention the heart-pounding action yet? No? Well, there is a ton of that!... Blood Will Tell is another fantastic book from Samantha Young… I can’t wait to get my hands on the next books in the Warriors of Ankh series!” Electrifying Reviews

“Okay, so this book has become my new obsession. This review is going to be short and simple, I loved it! Every single minute of it! I've never read anything like it and I promise you that you won't find another book similar to this one. It's so original with strong characters and a great story! 5 out of 5 Stars!” Good Choice Reading Reviews

"Samantha delivers another great beginning to a sure to be phenomenal series...Blood Will Tell is a great read and I totally recommend reading it." Once Upon a Twilight Reviews

"Blood Will Tell is a great start to Samantha Young's new YA series... Eden is a kick ass character.. and Noah just makes me swoon so much." YA Indie Princess Reviews

Product Details

• File Size: 389 KB
• Print Length: 274 pages
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B0058PIT8W
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,513 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great one from Samantha Young. August 8, 2011

By Manderz

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

First I have to say that Samantha Young is easily becoming one of those authors that I buy without reading the reviews or even the book descriptions. I have read all her books but one and Blood Will Tell definitely did not disappoint. The story is intricate without being confusing as well as action packed. I have to admit that I usually like a story with a bit more romance but this book absolutely holds its own without it. Partly because of the promise of romance in the future but mainly because of outstanding storytelling by the author. The feelings and emotions that Eden goes through are so real that you feel them with her. The paranormal aspect is great but the back bone of the story is Eden and her struggle with being an outcast in her own family, losing a loved one, and the betrayal of her best friend. I can relate to all of those things but even if someone doesn't relate to all of those feelings, they can at least relate to one of them. I was on the edge of my seat one moment, laughing the next one, and sobbing the next. I highly recommend this book as well as any of Samantha's other publications.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars The blood may tell, but the writing speaks for itself. This is a great read. August 22, 2011

By anne-marie

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Coming from a long line of soul-sucking serial killers has it's perks. I mean it's not like anyone in her household is going to frown upon a little bullying, or homicidal thoughts, the money's good, and you don't need to look any further than your psychopathic first cousin for a future fiance. Yes, that's life in a nutshell for Eden Winslow.

Your normal everyday outcast, Eden avoids human contact whenever possible trying to keep her inner monster at bay. But sometimes her frustrations get the best of her and her overwhelming need to help the less fortunate. The Winslows are soul eaters. Most of the Blessed, as they call themselves, only take a part of the soul, others like Eden's father and cousin take and torture all of a soul leaving only the husk of a battered body behind. Eden's only salvation is her big bro Stellan.

That is until she meets Noah. They become fast friends, but Eden's desire for her bestie runs deeper than a potential romance, he has awakened her hunger. And Eden's determined not to give into her inner soul sucker. Her internal struggle is painful, wanting to eat souls yet not wanting to hurt people. And Eden doesn't think she can take that final step in her transition to full blown Blessed, taking a whole soul, killing a human.

But Noah's not your run of the mill human that Eden thinks, he's on assignment and determined to save Eden's soul.

Normally when I pick up an indie I expect it to be ruff around the sentences. But Samantha Young's Blood Will Tell was a nicely written story. The mythology of Blessed, Neith, and Ankh was a great escape from the more populated greek interpretations occupying shelves today. It's a nice YA that has dashes of familiar Adult PNR trends. Warriors of Ankh reminds me of a young adult version of the Black Dagger Brotherhood and other novels like it because of the structure of Noah and Eden's relationship, and the interesting storyline behind it, but without the extremely mature content.

The blood may tell, but the writing speaks for itself. This is a great read.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Dark, action packed adventure August 11, 2011

By The Book Runner TOP 500 REVIEWER

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I loved the Tales of Lunarmorte Trilogy and highly recommend it to all. This one, however, was not as light or romantic. In fact, the first installment is dark and has absolutely no romance in it at all. I am hoping or assuming that will change in the next 4 installemnts as Noah does seem like a romantic interest to be explored. This series is also more violent as a woman is being sexually abused in the basement, there is a "cat fight" and so much more profanity than Lunarmorte. Her name may be "Eden" but her life is far from paradise.

Eden lives in a dysfunctional home where her father and cousin torture humans and her mother is emotionally unattached to her. Her brother Stellen, is her protector and best friend, but even he is one of the "Blessed" - those who steal the souls of humans. She is coming of age, herself, and must kill a human and steal his soul, only she has always been compassionate and cannot imagine killing someone. Noah is her best friend at school, but he has awakened the beast inside her and she fights herself from taking his soul. Full of action and adventure, but no romance.

The similarities of this story to "Lunarmorte" are that it is about a girl who doesn't know the extent of her powers but is (probably) destined to be the most powerful leader of her time. She has no living family left and is attracted to a strong man (Noah) that, at first, is more powerful than she is. Previously a loner, she is now surrounded by people who love her and admire her. Oh, and there are several enemies - making no-one trustworthy.

This book reminds me of a short story called "Reaper: A Soul Screamers Novella" by Rachel Vincent that I read as a free Kindle download. I didn't continue the series by Rachel Vincent which is at least 5 more books long, but I do want to at least try the next book in this Warriors of Ankh series by Samantha Young, (in case there is more romance). So if you liked Rachel Vincent's books, then I am sure you will like this new series by Samantha Young. Either way, at least read the "Lunarmorte" series by Samantha Young. It is incredible.

"Blood will Tell" is not very long as there is a bonus first chapter of "Lunarmorte" at the end of the story along with a taste of the next installment in the "Warriors" series.

Would I/Did I buy it? Yes (.99)
Would I read it again? Just a review when the next one comes out
Would I recommend it to friends?

More About the Author

Samantha Young is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author from Stirlingshire, Scotland. She's been nominated for the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Author and Best Romance for her international bestselling novel ON DUBLIN STREET.

For more info on Samantha's adult fiction visit http://www.ondublinstreet.com

For info on her young adult fiction visit www.samanthayoungbooks.com

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