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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I didn’t know what to expect when I picked up The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie, and I actually found book two first. The Blood Prince is this authors debut novel and I was flabbergasted by how much I really enjoyed it. I didn’t know until I looked on Goodreads that Ayla Marie is a High School student?! What? It definitely did not read like a novel written by a high school student. Such suspenseful, well done writing. I can’t wait to read book two.

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Shannen Kern

The Blood PrinceThe Blood Prince by Ayla Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the series and what an amazing start! Since I hadn’t read anything by this author before, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was pleased to be pulled into an adventurous YA fantasy that pulled at my heartstrings. It is definitely a rollercoaster of emotions with characters that you root for and become invested in quite quickly. This book didn’t feel rushed at all, which I fully appreciated as the author took care in creating a magnificent world. Do yourself a favor and get in this book for the weekend!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Blood Prince series, a great fantasy read. It daws you in from the beginning and you can’t help but fall in love with the characters and the world that thye inhabit.

I enjoyed following Leo and his family on ther journey, routing for their success. The plot was interesting in why they made the choices they did and their hopes for the future.

There were moments the danger had me on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t get enough and had to know what would happen next. The secrets and twists making this need stronger as I read on.

Enjoyable read and now onti the next in the series!

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The Blood Prince (The Blood Prince Series) by Ayla Marie – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book of a two book series which was entertaining to read. What a great start to a new series and I look forward to picking up book two. I found this book to be well written and hard to put down. I enjoyed the author’s writing skills that brought the story to life. Her attention to details brought reality to the story. This is a story about two brothers who have a magical power. They find themselves in a situation where they are forced to leave a life they have always known to find another. It becomes a game of survival, one of which you do not want to miss. I enjoyed these characters and how relatable they are. They are strong characters that add so much to the story. This is a fast paced, engaging story that had me turning pages fast just to find out what happened next. I really enjoyed reading this book. I highly recommend this book.

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie-Review by Victoria McQuigg

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie is the first book of two. The first half of the book is told from Leo’s perspective. He is a mercenary and extremely dangerous. His parents are past and he does everything he can to protect his siblings. When one of his siblings turns out to have the same powers that make him so dangerous, they must flee to live. This story is so immersive and incredible. Their story is all about persevering through difficult times. I highly recommend this story and look forward to seeing what else this author does in the future. 4 out of 5 stars.

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Daryian Lucas

The Blood PrinceThe Blood Prince by Ayla Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 stars
This is book one in this series and it set the tone. The world building is phenomenal and the characters have so much depth. The storyline is very solid and intriguing. There’s a lot of action in this book that keeps you interested!

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Mandy Ott

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ayla Marie is a new author for me, and definitely one I will read again! The Blood Prince is the first of two books focused on Leo and his family. There is so much more emotion in this book than I was suspecting. Leo’s bond with his siblings is so pure and they are all so protective of one another; it’s amazing to feel through the pages of a book. The characters are so realistically flawed and believable that I couldn’t help but feel connected to them somehow. This young adult fantasy was not a quick read, but rather, one to curl up with and immerse yourself in. The world building of Ayla Marie is as fantastical as the content of the story! I found myself walking through the woods with the Hael family, wandering the filthy streets of Somereil, and exploring the wonder of the city of Wate. There were so many twists to this adventure that I was kept on my toes throughout the entirety of the book. I cannot wait to read the next book!

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – review by Jennifer Larson

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Blood Prince
By Ayla Marie

The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie is a captivating story that brings hardships into a story that shows how you can overcome even the darkest of times. Family being everything, that you would do anything for them no matter the cost. That even in loss you can prevail.

I rate this book 4 stars, it has flow and amazing characters. The way this young author has created this world, they will flourish with how well they captivated Leo and his families story.

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The Blood Prince (The Blood Prince Series) by Ayla Marie – Review by Lucy Machard

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Definitely lots of world building! I had to slow down and take my time with it, and the beginning was a little confusing, but i definitely enjoyed it! It’s a great action fantasy novel, and I highly recommend!!

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Leeann custins Sep 2022

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was hooked from the beginning. Action packed with a mystery story and captivating characters. From the moment I pick it up I couldn’t put it down.

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

From reading the synopsis of this story I honestly thought I may be reading about a vampire, haha. The Blood Prince is written from Leo’s point of view. You get action within the first few pages of the story and the autor did a great job with the description of where everything was taking place. It made me feel like I was right there witnessing it all go down. Leo is a very sought after mercenary, but he also has a family to protect. On one of his missions he his target asks him to grant her a death wish which is to kill her children. Although he did grant death wishes from time to time this one made him stop to think whether or not he would grant it. His hesitancy is due to having younger siblings of his own. One of Leo’s younger brothers has the same ability as he does which isn’t a good thing. The man he works for has discovered this secret and now they must run for their lives. Will they find a safe place?

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Kimberly Wilkinson

The Blood PrinceThe Blood Prince by Ayla Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Blood Prince
Ayla Marie

I thought it was a good read. There is two parts to the book, part one is about Leo and part two is about his adopted brother Cael. Leo is the Bloof Prince, he is the most wanted. He had a job, he didn’t want to do it, it broke his concentration on what he really needed to do. He has granted many upon many of death grants but this one was the kicker for him. He was pretty much like a parent to his siblings after what happened to his parents. His brother he was worried about he may have similar powers as he does. He keeps thinking to himself that he’s putting everyone in danger by staying. Kids want to be kids and play with other kids, but they need to follow the rule and be home by dark. Yo dave his brother he had to agree to things Mr. Vela is his, Leo’s boss, and to grany what he says, but his boss loves to dangle his siblings life’s in his face. I was into the book I didn’t want to put it down. Leo has determination, he does anything for his siblings, anything. They needed to be free and have a home. They needed to be safe.

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Callie LaMarche

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Blood Prince was a fantastic read from a debut author! The characters and settings (Tominay and Illena) are nicely flushed out. Leo, the main character, is taking care of his four younger siblings with his adoptive brother, Cael. The siblings’ relationship in the story feels incredibly real. Answers are not relived till the end of the book so it keeps you at the edge of your seat. I was slightly confused during the first part until it was cleared up later on in the story. Occasionally the pacing felt a bit off. Overall I highly enjoyed The Blood Prince and look forward to reading more from Ayla Marie.

Review by @callielamarche

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie-Review by Amanda Kimble

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie

This is the first book I’ve read by the author. The Blood Prince is a fantastic read. I absolutely loved every minute of the book. Leo is the only one I chose a quote for because it seems hes the main character in this book.

Leo is the oldest of his siblings with his brother-in-arms being the same age. He’s had to watch his parents, sister, and brother die. Only for the next oldest brother to get another brother killed. Now they are trying to figure out what to do next. The quote I chose for Leo is: “Come on, Cael. Please, my brother -in-arms, my very best friend, would you have mercy on me and give me something to ease the pain of these excruciating wounds?”

Highly recommended for YA Fantasy lovers.

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Ashley Hasting

The Blood PrinceThe Blood Prince by Ayla Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Leo has had a rough life with what he is. He doesn’t regret it though as he watches and protects his family. What he doesn’t realize is his younger brother ends up being like him. Now his family is on the run from demons who want to use his family. So much happens in this book, and it’s so great how smoothly it goes. Can’t wait for the next book if there is one!

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Carla Clemmons

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a great young adult fantasy read! I really love the plot of this story. I’ve never read a story with this character type. Its got plenty of action and really pulls you in and keeps you wanting more. As the family is trying to stay alive, secrets are revealed that put them in more danger than before. The siblings go through so many hardships and just want to find a home after so much tragedy. Will the Blood Prince be strong enough to protect them all? I cannot wait to read book 2 to see what happens!

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Ayla Phipps

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect when I first came across The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie. The synopsis was interesting and unique, and I just knew I had to read it and see what it was about. There are two parts, part one is from the perspective of Leo, part two is from his adoptive brother Cael’s perspective.

In the beginning the book is from Leo’s point of view, he is a Blood Prince, the most wanted mercenary in the Kingdom of Tominay. He is on a job, the target requests a death wish in her final moments, “Kill my kids for me after I’m gone.” This single moment breaks Leo’s concentration as he sees the faces of his five siblings pass through his mind. He has granted death wishes before, they were simple request to fulfill such as, burn my body after I am gone, but this wish weighed heavily on his mind as he questioned such a request. Since the death of his parents Leo has done everything, to provide for his siblings, until his nightmare comes true, one of his little brothers has the same powers as him. A bang on the door after an innocent night of siblings’ playing together turned dark when a stranger came knocking on their door, “All I do is put them in harm’s way. Every day we stay here I endanger them.”, Leo’s thoughts are pained as he handles the fourth stranger within the year to come looking for the mercenary with red eyes. An innocent family day into town to get pastry, his brother sees some boys playing kickball and joins in, they invite him to join in a game an hour later around the block and his older brother Cael gives him the okay feeling he’s old enough to give him a chance. One rule, be home by dark. Three hours have passed by Leo sits waiting for his brother to return, impatient and worried he begins to run with all he has. Heart pounding, he runs pass the old oak tree before stopping when he notices a figure sitting near it, his boss Mr. Vela. Heartless and cruel his boss has always dangled his siblings’ safety in front of his face. Leo’s little brother was arrested for trying to kill someone his eyes glowing gold. Willing to do anything to save his brother Leo agrees to Mr. Vela’s terms, in exchange for the location of his brother he will bring him into the “business” to work with him. Saying anything to get the location Leo runs with everything he can to save his brother. Willing to give anything he will save his siblings.

I found myself transported into the world the author created, as the oldest sibling I found my heart racing with Leo’s. His determination pure, he does what he must to provide for them and to protect them, not only from those who would hurt them but from seeing the darker sides of himself. The Blood Prince had me begging from the beginning for everything to work out for Leo and his siblings to be safe. For them to have a home free of fear.

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Betsy Melano

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a book by an author that is new to me. I was pleasantly surprised by this awesome YA fantasy book. It was well written with amazing world building. The author did a great job writing the book so perspectives from different characters are shared. The characters were easy to relate to and you could feel how they were feeling.
I would recommend this book to anyone that loves reading fantasy. I am looking forward to future books from this author in this series and hopefully other stand alone books.

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Rachel Moss

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an amazing read! I feel like I haven’t read a book this immersive in a while. The beginning was a little slow, and it took several chapters and some intrigue for me to really get invested but wow! I felt like I was right there with the siblings the whole time. The world building is just incredible in this book. The gorgeous cover drew me in but the immersive writing made me stay. I highly recommend reading this one if you’re a fan of fantasy! Slight trigger warning on blood, violence and some abuse though so be wary if you have those triggers. I can’t wait to see what happens next!

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Karen Pearman

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a new author for me but was recommended by a close friend’s daughter. She knows I love young adult books and thought I would enjoy this one as well. She was correct. I highly enjoyed it. Let me first say that I loved the wonderful world building that she created. It was perfect and had me fantasizing it was an actual real place to visit. I found the characters to be relatable especially as a child that helped raise my siblings with frugal means. There were a few spots in the story that I though were missing details that were needed to be told, but once I got to the end of the story I realized that unless she changes her mind there will be a follow up book that should answer any questions I had left. I hope that this is the case. Really good book and I highly recommend it.

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie. I loved this book. This is the story of Leo who is a Blood Prince because of blood that flows thru his eyes when he has a mission to complete. He is the right hand man of one of the cold blooded crime lords. Problem being its illegal to have blood eyes in Tominay where he lives. If he is caught with blood eyes it is immediate execution! Leo has had to provide for his sibling for most of his life so he did whatever it took to feed them and take care of them. When Leo’s boss approaches him about his knowledge of Leo’s brothers super powers and he wants his brother to join them. Leo has always been fearful of this. The brothers soon embark on a crazy dangerous adventure full of danger, demons, power and fights. Will they survive the whole ordeal? This book will keep you flipping pages til late in the night.

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Ayla Eddy

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was my first read by this author. I was intrigued by the fact that we share a name and had to pick up this book to see the world within the pages. It is very rare I encounter someone that I share a name with. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will pick up future books by Ayla Marie.

The storyline of The Blood Prince was interesting to read. The characters were well developed. Leo, one of the main characters we meet in the beginning, appears to be more of the villain of the story, but by the end his portrayal changes. On the run from both the past and the future Leo and his siblings try to find a better future. Will the past sink its hooks into them and keep them burdened by it? Will the future they run from win or will they be able to create the better future they seek? Pick up the book to find out for yourself. You won’t regret it.

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Trisha Cargile

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Blood Prince offers a strong story line, a hooking plot, twists, drama, family, and more! It promises fantasy, hierarchy, and an overall addicting read that will captivate you until the very end. Let’s put it this way, you’ll definitely want to stick around and wait for book number 2 so you can get your fix again with these characters. Be ready to get thrilled by another world, setup perfectly for your imagination.

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Amber Howard

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Blood Prince was such an interesting read. The first few pages had me thinking the main character Leo was a bad guy. By the end of the book I had a completely different take on him. There was so much action, so much sorrow, and such a cliff hanger at the end. I am seriously hoping there is a sequel. The world Ayla created was so original and it drew me in immediately. I highly recommend this book to anyone that likes a bit of magic.

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Jerricka Brown

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book intrigued me from the cover. I love how there are different perspectives in this book. The author knew how to make you want more and more. From the dialect to the attention to detail. I could not put it down. I was shocked by how amazing the plot to this book was. I highly recommend this.

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Christen Ware

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Good cover, good read. It was full of mystery and adventure, and this book was a good page-turner with an excellent plotline and flow. It has that “just one more chapter” feeling. This debut novel gives its reader a wait of anticipation for the next installment. The author has a fantastic world-building ability and easily loveable characters. Suspense and supernatural powers help drive this first installment that leaves readers falling in love with its pages and eagerly awaiting more.

Overall, a good read, and will be waiting for the next.

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Tina Vega

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! I was not expecting this amazing plot when I picked up this novel. It’s just different in a great fantastical way. It delivers in so many ways – think suspense, shadows, gothic, desperate times, siblings/family ties, and supernatural powers. Leo isn’t the typical main character and I love that. I can’t wait to see what else this author brings us.

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Jennifer Reimer

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book so much. The character development was amazing, how the author developed Leo into the boy he is was phenomenal. This book held a very interesting and entertaining story and is very well written. This book kept me wanting to read more and not stop. I was hooked from the first chapter and couldn’t wait to see how the story played out for these characters. This book held danger, drama, power, fight with demons, being haunted, twists and turns, and so much more, it was very enjoyable. I very much enjoyed it, for sure one to pick up and rad if you enjoy YA fantasy stories. This well worth the read.

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

The Blood PrinceThe Blood Prince by Ayla Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Leo is a young man who has supernatural talents, he is a mercenary and is known as “the Blood Prince” because of the colour of blood which sweeps into his eyes whenever he has to complete a job, or fight an adversary who has taken a dislike to him. It is because his skills as a fighter and executioner combined give him an edge over the competition that he is the right hand man of one of the crime lords in the city he lives in, but this is also the reason he has to keep in the shadows. In the country of Tominay, it is forbidden to have blood eyes and if you are caught, you face certain death, but this has been a way of life for Leo for so long, it has now become his normality and Lady Death is never far away.

As a youth, he participated in underground fights in illegal arenas so that he could put food on the table for his siblings, now he continues this while protecting them from external forces who would do them harm and he would protect them with his life if he had to and this becomes even more important when his younger brother shows signs of following in his paranormal path. Leo is heading out for his next job when his boss approaches him and informs him that he knows what powers his brother has shown and that he wants him to join his mercenaries, this is something which Leo has always been scared of, so albeit he agrees to the deal, he has no intention of following through and as soon as he gets home he instructs his siblings to pack a bag each and ready to leave as soon as they can so that they can escape into the night.

As the siblings flee their home, they try and journey to the land of their ancestors, but it is a long and dangerous road for them, especially when past and present collide to bring more trials and tribulations to the family as they risk discovery and slaughter, but will they find the happy ending they are looking for, or will they only find more pain and hardship? This is a tale full of fantasy, danger, secrets, lies, truths and family where nothing is as it seems and there are twists and turns throughout, in this race for survival in a land fraught with obstacles, which will leave you breathless as if you are racing with them.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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The Blood Prince by Ayla Marie – Review by Shai Flores

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was drawn in by the beautiful cover and intriguing title. I loved that the story was told from more than one character’s perspective. I thought the language was vivid and entertaining. I had trouble putting it down which is always a sign of a good read for me. I look forward to reading more books in this series and from this author. I definitely recommend this book!

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