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The end came too quick. I was so drawn in by the characters, conflict and plot that I couldn't put the book down.

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Two words. Mind. Blown. It is really hard to articulate how this book hit me. It has honestly taken me days to actually write my review. The concept alone is something of sheer brilliance that I really could not put this book down. I devoured it. Then when the end came, I was devastated. I need the next one. Like stat!
I adore Reyna’s character. She is a fighter. She wants to help her family to survive and does so by the only way she knows how at the moment. The whole dystopian vibe of this was amazing. The descriptiveness that Linde has is beyond amazing. You really get the feel of seeing what she is writing and conveying. There were so many unique twists and turns that I was devouring it as fast as I could. Then you have Beckham. Brooding. Almost unapproachable. But there is just something about how protective he is of Reyna and how he acts around her. Their passion builds so much in this story. Then with all the events that occur and how it affects all of them, leaves your mind blown and jaw on the the floor!
Overall, this is one read you do NOT want to miss this year. It is very much going to be one of my top books of 2018. Linde has a brilliant mind and just a beautiful way with words that you cannot help but get wrapped up in the world she creates. Bring on book two. I need it. Like now!

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A completely new spin on vampire/human relationships. For centuries vampires have been predators and humans pray. That was until blood typing appeared. Turns out, if a vampire fed from a "compatible" food source, the former human qualities he or she once had before becoming immortal would resurface. No more mindless killing. No more cruel murdering of innocent humans. In a world where civilization lays in poverty and hopelessness, a vampire elite runs a multimillion dollar corporation that is determined to become a game changer. Here humans willingly work as feeders. Once they are typed, they are matched to a vampire. Sort of an escort/iFood combo deal. That's where Reyna Carpenter accepts a position in a new program. Instead of feeding a vampire for a month and then being rotated to a new vamp, Reyna is matched to a permanent sponsor. Her high-paying position should help support her family, but instead, she finds herself attached to the gorgeous, demanding, intimidating, and apparently vegan Beckham Anderson. That's because he refuses to feed from her. He is formidable and intriguing and soon features in her every dream and nightmare. Because she knows he has secrets and those secrets just might be the death of them... A sexy start to a new paranormal romance with psychotic vampires, mean humans, political plots and animal instincts that both human and her vampire will find impossible to resist.

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I got to admit I was going crazy over the up and down dynamic between Beckham and Reyna. Especially when Reyna kept giving him so many chances regarding Penelope. I wanted to scream in frustration. Until I realized until the end that there was a higher plan in motion. I was also surprised by Everett's betrayal..dying to see what happens next. I voluntarily read this book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

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4.5 <b> Please Bite Me </b> Stars
A PNR from the woman who brought us the avoiding series!!!????
Its near impossible to switch genres so fluidly and easily as this book was done. It does not read like any of her other works.. which I think is her strength in this novel. This feels like a new author, a new voice a new story.
This is a paranormal book for people unsure if they would enjoy the genre. This book is filled with suspense, questions, plot twists and a romantic vibe.
At the end of the book.. my questions have questions! .. how refreshing a sentence.

This book is a telling of vampires rising to the top of humanity by using blood donors to supply them with blood. The new wave of this donor system is a live in blood supply like a pet. And I love the main characters and side characters. Everyone seems to really open up and develop as the story continues. Some develop into people you for sure hate and some you are unsure of their end character and end game. This is a real case of Who is Who, who can you trust.. and who dun it!
<b> Only her screams had jolted him back to reality…and even then the monster was still brimming under the surface </b>
I hear this is a 3 book series which makes me happy and sad since I need my conclusion now !!! but the series doesn’t end till August of 2018… booo!!!
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In a world where vampires are the norm and in control of everything- a world that believes humans should register themselves as human, live, fresh blood escorts as they call them.

Beckham Anderson an all encompassing vampire who sits in one of the top spots for Visage a company on the forefront trying to make changes to the process of whom Vampires feed from. A perfect match is what they called it. A new project where a human is a permanent employee of there’s placed with a sponsor (Vampire) according to their blood type.

Reyna Carpenter a young girl that feels like a burden on her loved ones looking to help her brothers even if she has to resort to the last thing she wants.

Reyna sets off on a path that will bring her and Beckham colliding into a relationship they both try and fight. A fairytale of sorts where she has all the money she could ever want, always finding trouble and he is always her savior. A savior, a sponsor and a vampire that refuses to feed of her “his perfect blood type match”.

This is my first read by K.A. Linde and definitely will not be my last- I need more Beckham and Reyna.

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What a fabulous concept the author has here! Blood donors to vampires but ran by a corporation, Visage.

Desperate to get her family out of a financial hole, Reyna signs up and finds herself blood escort to Beckham, VP of Visage.

30% in and I had so many questions, what was his deal? Was something sinister going on? Why did I suddenly think of Pretty Woman when Reyna called him Becks? My random thoughts scare me sometimes too!

Thrust into a world she wasnt born into, I really felt for Reyna. And that dark, broody Beckham is a tease but oh so delish!

There was action and drama and it was a really enjoyable read. However there was 1 part that felt rushed and maybe a bit eye rolly, maybe it was just me, I don't know.

But saying that, I can't wait for part 2 after that bombshell of an ending!

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This book is something completely out of my normal book reading habits and I think that is what had me so intrigued. I was hooked from page one. I was desperate to know more about Becks and this intriguing world KA Linde created. I can't wait for book 2 and to see what happens next.

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From the first page of this book, I couldn't stop reading, hours upon hours of reading.  Reyna is strong, loving, caring and will do anything, seriously anything, to help her brothers. Living in a, some might say a dystopian world, a world and government essentially ruled by Vampire's she's desperate to help.  She's signed up to be a "donor" for Visage but is given the opportunity to have a permanent sponsor.  She will make twice as much money as she thought, donating Blood to Beckham, a higher up at Visage.

Beckham isn't the most welcoming man, but he has his moments of sweetness with Reyna.  Reyna finds herself in precarious situations (a lot) and Beck is the one who gets her out of the dangerous situations, he is concerned for her safety, but he's also the man whose company is ruling the world, he's often dismissive to Reya which confused her immensely. Reyna often finds herself wanting to hate him, but just can't. Everything is not what it always seems.

For the PNR reading, this book is you can sink your teeth right into (pun intended) and for my non-PNR readers - this book, just might be the one to change your mind forever.  There is suspense, angst (of course), so hotness (of course), hot vampires, bad ass heroine and honesty within these pages that you will also be hooked the moment you begin.

Beware - there is a book two (and three), so there is a bit of a cliffhanger, but it's going to be so worth the wait!

Ok - So I have said this a few times when writing reviews for PNR books - I DON'T READ PNR...but I think I need to officially abandon that statement forever.  A certain friend, you know who you are, strongly suggested a read a series a few years ago (The Dark Light Series by SL Jennings), and holy shitballs, I fell in love.  Then, the same person suggested I read Sylvain Reynard's The Florentine Series, and again - she was so freaking right. So NOW, I am going to say to this friend...OMG, get to reading Blood Type by K.A. Linde because I am hooked.  I have been a K.A. Linde fan from 2012 when she released Avoiding Commitment - one of the angstiest series I have ever read!

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I thought the mix of vampire and dystopia was really interesting. I really liked the world.

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What a unique take on the classic vampire and human love story! I was thoroughly engaged throughout the entire book and actually stayed up into the wee hours of the night to get to the end. For someone who is not a night owl, this is huge! When a book keeps me up at night, you know that it's got that special sauce that makes it a must-read for book addicts.

#492. That's Reyna Carpenter's number, the one that will begin her journey to becoming a blood escort for the vampires who now run the world. For her, it's an opportunity to support herself and her brothers, and when she is brought on to a special program that means she stays with the same vampire permanently, it's hard to pass up double the salary. She's soon swapping jeans and a t-shirt for a short dress and heels, and while the glamorous life isn't for her, she is increasingly drawn to her vampire sponsor, Beckham Anderson. While his cold demeanor is belied by his increasing concern for her safety, the biggest mystery of all is the fact that he won't drink her blood. Not one drop. So now the only question is - what does a girl do when she falls in love with the one man who will never love her back?

Reyna and Beckham...*sigh*...the angst, the witty banter, the passionate embraces. I couldn't get enough! Yes, their romance had a lot of drama, and it took awhile for the kinks, so to speak, to be ironed out. But the road to love was a wild ride that I never wanted to end! There was so much passion between them, and the chemistry was just exploding off the pages. As the story progressed, I fell in love with Beckham alongside Reyna, and as his true character became clear, I really felt empathy for him. Reyna was a great match, as she didn't take any crap from him at all, and he clearly respected her ability to stay strong in the face of so much change and conflict. Was there some disrespect on the part of Beckham? Yes. Were there some juvenile reactions on the part of Reyna? Yes. But the true beauty in their relationship was how they resolved things. They kept getting reeled back in, and each time that happened, their bond became stronger.

This book ended on a cliffhanger, folks, so be warned! Thankfully the next book is not far off, and I am dying to get my hands on it. This is the start to an amazing new series!

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Overall Blood Type was an enjoyable paranormal read. It reads like Twilight fanfic though. With vampire Becks, who doesn't actually drinks Reyna's (our heroine) blood, despite the fact that her blood smells and tastes extra sweet and extra special. There were some other aspects that reminded me of Twilight. I liked the writing style and was interested enough in the story but found main characters not very likeable. I do like alpha heroes when they are done right but Beck's was more jerk than alpha, and Reyna was a typical damsel in distress.

Blood Type was a quick read that did satisfy my craving for a paranormal romance but didn't leave a lasting impression. Also the book ends on a cliffhanger but at least we don't have to wait very long for the next installment.

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KA Linde is one of my favorite authors. For me, she’s right up there with Colleen Hoover. All of her books end up on my keeper shelf.

In her latest book, Blood Type, Linde creates a dystopian society ruled by vampires. An economic collapse has left the humans living in poverty. The only humans that thrive have put themselves in service to the vampires (usually as a blood donor).

The heroine, Reyna, is tired of living in poverty. There’s no money for school and she can’t even find a job. She’s supported by her two older brothers who work at a warehouse. She wants to make life better for herself and her family so she volunteers to be a blood donor for a vampire. The hero, Beckham, is a rich and mysterious vampire who becomes Reyna’s “sponsor.”

I really struggled with this review because I am a huge KA Linde fan. But, sadly, this book was just not for me. I’m more of a contemporary romance girl and I like my alpha heros of the human variety. Thank god, Beckham didn’t sparkle in the sunlight though. I was worried about that when I heard this was a vampire story.

I do think that if you like paranormal stories, especially ones that revolve around vampires, that you should try this book. As far as vampire romances go, it has a unique plot. I think that Linde put a lot of time and energy into the details.

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I like paranormal romance, I like vampire romance, I love human vampire romance like it's my j-o-b, so you'd think Blood Type would be right up my alley. Unfortunately something just didn't work for me. I believed the attraction, I believed the sexual chemistry, but I couldn't believe that Reyna and Beckham knew enough about one another to make them fall in love. They barely spoke for 99% of the story, how in the world did they fall in love? I would have been happier with that development in their relationship in book two of the series.

The world building and vampire lore are enticing. I can see how this could go somewhere good as the story fleshes itself out. But it's not there so far.

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Love vampire's. This was a really good read. Reyna gives up everything to become a blood donor to a powerful vampire.

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I love Vampire stories, like, love them and so I was super excited to dive into this one.
It starts with Reyna at a blood bank in a world that is post some sort of apocalyptic tragedy, Vampires are free and roaming and in places of power, humans are either working for them, as a personal blood supply or living in poverty, think hunger games. Reyna desperate to start paying her way after years of her brothers taking care of her goes to the top company in the world run by vampires to be a 'blood whore'. She thinks, work for a few years as a feeding bag for wealthy vamps and make enough to get her brothers out of poverty and then she can leave. Easy.
Until they start a new program that has her indefinatly with one vamp boss, who just so happens to be the VP of the company,Beckham.
Beckham was probably the only thing that kept me reading...he was brooding and powerful and fearful and sexy, but also an enigma. He believed int he new program, but didn't take in Reyna to feed from her.....
Reyna on the other hand at first came off as this strong female who wanted to help but the more I read the more she regressed into a whiny teenager.
From doing things to deliberately disobey 'Beks" (Hated that nickname BTW) to whining about him NOT feeding from her.
The ending was predictable and honestly if the male lead had been anywhere near as weak as the female read I'm not sure I would have been able to finish this book.
The writing was good but the story was not for me.

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I received an ARC of "Blood Type" from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
This PNR is set in a time where the economic gap between the rich and the poor is wider than ever, and vampires pretty much hold all of the power.
There is definitely some heat to the romance of this story, and I liked the chemistry between Reyna and Beckham. I enjoyed the blood type matching twist to vampirism and the futuristic vibe. The character development and storyline, while a little slow at times, has certainly set us readers up to be on the edge of our seat, ready for the second book in the series. I can’t wait to see what’s next for Becks and Reyna.

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So I was really in the mood for a paranormal romance so this felt like the perfect book. A few things to note off the bat...

1) This is in 3rd POV.
2) It's only told from Reyna's POV which threw me off.
3) Cliff-f*cKing-hanger! which really aren't my jam.

But. I was immediately drawn into the story. I really liked Reyna and I loved broody Beckham. I craved their scenes together and loved the growth of their relationship. And the sex scenes were hot, hot, hot! The world Linde created was so fascinating and I can not wait to read more of this series. Like, really, I need it now because while I was expecting the cliffy, I need to know what happens next!

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Blood Type by K.A. Linde is a peak into a future , alternate world. The world is rich with detail and variety. It portrays a wealthy upper class that has literally taken over. You see and feel the ramifications of this new control. It reveals slowly allowing the story and the relationship to develop around and through the the reveal.

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My first book by K.A. Linde and there is no way it will the last. I am HOOKED! As a fan of adult supernatural I am always in search of great plots (you know... they can be a bit too cheesy far too often) but this did not disappoint. I was intrigued from the very beginning. Yah, its a vampire story, but it is different and it will grab you and suck you in the whole way through.

The Blurb:

A startling new vision of paranormal romance: When a human ventures into the world of vampires—a decadent milieu of blood-bonds and betrayal—she discovers that not all is what it seems.

For Reyna Carpenter, giving up her body isn’t a choice. It’s survival.

In a civilization laid waste by poverty and desperation, Reyna accepts a high-paying position with the wealthy and hungry vampire elite. Her new job is as the live-in blood escort for the intimidating, demanding, and devilishly handsome Beckham Anderson. He’s everything she expected from a vampire, except for one thing—he won’t feed off her.

Reyna soon discovers that behind Beckham’s brooding, wicked façade lies a unique and complex man. And that, in a dark and divided world, she is more valuable than she ever would have believed.

For with each passing night, Reyna can’t shake the sensation that it’s Beckham who’s afraid of her.


OMG!!!! I would sell my soul for the next book. That cliffhanger is evil! I NEED to know what happens next.



Anyway... Now that that is out of the way I suppose we can talk about the book hey?

First of all, the plot is different. It is unexpected. It will keep you on your toes. And that is an art when writing on something (this case vampires) that has been written a million times before. The mixture of main stream vampire lore and new exciting twists and turns made this an attractive read. And if you don't like supernatural all that much, still give it a go. It will be a good read for those who love 'rich guy gets the poor girl' romances too, you know... billionaire romances, or bad boy romances. Seriously, what is not to like?



I'm blabbing. That is not usually me. You will all forgive me right? 😉

Carrying on...



The main characters were captivating.

Reyna is determined. She knows what she wants and what she needs and she is going for it. She is trying her best to make the best of a bad situation. It is admirable.

I can't say I liked her in the end. You can't tell someone you trust them and back down 5 minutes later. That is so shitty... but you will all have to read the book to find out what exactly she did...



Now let's talk about hot-broody-moody-fabulous-sexy-amazing-caring-hard to read-strong-resilient (and I can keep on going) Beckham! LOVED him! Can I have one of him please? How do you bring a character to life? I need one of those magic tricks... If any of you figure out, please let me know!

He was a hard character to read at first but as Reyna slowly but surely got under his skin we found out more and more about him. There were so many different layers to his personality.



The romance was a highlight for me because there was almost none. I know I know... that makes no sense. Let me explain: as they got to know each other, discover what makes the other 'tick' so to say their attraction became more and more evident but it is not till towards the end that both of them admit the extend of their feelings. We can guess it, we can see it coming, but it is never overpowering. This is a supernatural book with just the right amount of romance.



All in all, a fantastic read.

Now... dear author, or publisher, or gods of the brokenhearted readers... GIVE ME THE NEXT BOOK!!!

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