Blood Match is the second book in the Blood Type series. This book is NOT a standalone and picks up where book one ends. Now that that is out of the way…

What in the ever loving, flippity floppity, flap jacks did I just read??? My heart in a million little pieces. K.A. Linde, with her cute as can be smile, has ripped my heart out once again. And it is my fault. Every time she writes something, it’s like I forget and dive head first only to realize (too late) that she’s already breaking me. And if I thought book one did something to me, holy hell book two left me gasping for air.

If you have read book one, you will totally understand and agree that book two is just as wonderful if not more. Beautiful writing, amazing storyline. Literally gasping for book three. Because it simply can’t end this way.

Blood Type is a series that must be read in order. Blood Match is book two and picks up exactly where Blood Type (book one) left off. Reyna is still being held by Harrington, Beckham has not saved her, and she is trying to figure out how to escape the hell she is in.

This will be a tough review to write without giving away spoilers. There is so much wonderfulness in the story but to share it would be giving away too much. So I will keep it simple. The storyline is amazing. I am a vampire story fan and love that this is not the typical human falls for a vampire; they change her, and their love blossoms. That is not what Blood Match is. There is the human/vampire love story but this is the story of a vampire who has figured out a way to get power, too much power and is taking advantage of those who are not so powerful. I love that there is depth, mystery, and drama to the story. There are characters that are relatable and likable.

This is a MUST-READ book. Read Blood Type first, meet Reyna, Becks, Penny, and the rest of the characters. Learn about their lives, their loves, and their hates. See where life is leading them. You will not be able to stop reading.

Oh my stars! Do you ever go farther down the rabbit hole in the second installment of the Blood Type series. There are so many twists and turns with jaw dropping moments that leave your mind spinning. Especially the ending. I was blown away. There are so many passionate moments but lots of information to digest. I think what I really loved is the in depth description of how this world that the author created, works day in and out. How humans and vampires coexist but in such an insane manner. I love how Rayna is a fighter. She has such spark and gives as good as she gets. She tells it like it is for her and when it comes to Beckham she knows what she wants. I love how Beckham is with her too. His match in every which way.
Overall, I AM DYING FOR THE NEXT PART!!! The way this one ended had me wanting to yell and throw my ereader! Linde has a brilliant way of wrapping you up in a story and this one does not disappoint! I was mind blown and dying to know what will happen next! I highly recommend this series because it is only going to get better! I need answers and I hope I get what I am hoping for to happen in the third book!

This is a truly addictive series and boy does K.A. Linde know how to leave things that keep us coming back, nay, begging for more. Blood Match picks up right where Blood Type leaves off. Sufficed to say Reyna is not in a good place, emotionally or physically. her world not only turned up side down but essentially destroyed she does the only thing she can, fights back through her pride until that too is beaten back and leaves her distraught.

On that note I highly recommend going back and doing a re-read of Blood Type before starting in on Blood Match. I found that I had sadly forgotten some of the small details that were important to the story when I began. They ultimately came back as things fell into place but it made the beginning a little head scratching as I tried to remember. Which leads me to saying, this is not a book that can be read as a standalone. These books end on cliffhangers and tied tightly together with one another.

As you might expect considering what Reyna goes through in Blood Type and what she will go through in the beginning of Blood Match, Reyna is not the naive but proud girl that we first met. She is hardened by what she discovers and what she goes through. All the things I wish she had been in the first book when she would frustrate me she becomes in this book, though she keeps a good dose of that pride and willfulness but would we really want her any other way. She is a powerful and determined heroine who will enthrall you with her courage, perseverance, and loyalty. She will frustrate you just as much with her willful determination and her lack of concern for her own self, but those traits make her capable of becoming the one that is needed to change everything.

Beckham, what does one say about Beckham...well actually I can say a few things, ha. First off I have to say I spend 3/4ths of my time loving him and 1/4th of my time hating him and thinking he is the worst scoundrel of all. He's also just an amazing character all around. Flawed so badly and determined to make amends for his past while moving the future of his race and that of all humanity in a new direction, but what direction that is...well you have to read to find out.

This series is action packed and will keep you on your toes until K.A. Linde makes you tip right over crashing to the ground when you get to her ending for this book. If you thought the end of book one was a cliffhanger you haven't seen anything yet. Be prepared to want to scream and toss your book (don't do it..you've been warned so you can breathe deep and set your e-reader/book gently aside then throw a pillow) and beg for more. This book will leave you scrambling and saying WHAT THE F, but it will be so worth it!

~ HAPPY READING (laughs maniacally) ~

I am loving the Blood Type series by K.A. Linde! In Blood Match we go back to Beckham Anderson and Reyna Carpenter’s world where vampires rule and humans barely survive! This is definitely a must read for all paranormal story lovers!

We pick off right where we left off and take off running! We get some answers and many more questions. There is danger and enemies at every turn. Reyna is in danger and Beckham is trying to do everything to get her back. This time around we get to see Reyna grow at the horrors she faces. While Beckham is determined, strong and still as protective and possessive as ever! And that ending. Seriously cannot wait to get my hands on the next book! How will it all end?

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Happy reading!

Blood Match

**received an ARC in exchange for an honest review**

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The second book in the Blood Type series is just as thrilling as the first book. Once again you are taken to another world where vampires and humans co-exist, but everything isn’t as it seems and no one is safe. Renya and Beckham are once again challenged by their feelings for one another and must make decisions that will not only affect them, but those around them also. This series continues to keep you entranced and you won’t want to miss what happens next.

Renya can’t believe all that she has endured. And just when it seems she won’t ever be free, she gets help to escape her prison and be free again. There is so much that has changed since she has been locked away and she can’t wait to see Beckham again. She wants to fix what happened between them and show him that it doesn’t matter.

But will they be able to work through all that has happened? Or will they once again be forced apart and not given the chance they both deserve at happiness?

This was a good read. I am a huge fan of KA Linde, but have a hard time with paranormal romance. I had a hard time getting into this second book and the cliffy at the end had my jaw hanging open. The writing is brilliant and kept me on the edge of my seat. I love an author that can create a story so outside the box. It was a good read, I just had a hard time getting into this world again. I am very interested to see where this story will end in book 3 with everything that has happened at the end of book 2.

This is book 2 in a 3 book series. You need to have read book 1 to understand what is going on in this book.

This book was much better than the first one. It is no secret that I struggled a little bit with that but I am so glad I didn't give up on this series!

At the end of the last book Reyna runs away from Beckham and runs right into her kidnappers at Visage. They keep her as a captive and she is basically a blood bag for one of the most powerful vampires. This obviously sucks. She can't speak to anyone but I also thinks it opens her eyes to what is really going on. Her Naivety is what made me hate her in the first book but she is not so naive now. I actually enjoyed her in this book! Her character was so much stronger. I am excited to see her grow in the next book. Beckham.. well I still am not 100% on them. Yes the scenes with the two of them are hot but I hold grudges man. And he was just an ass. So I guess we will see how it goes in the next one.

A lot happens in this book. I do not want to give away anything but be prepared. In true Linde fashion the ending will make you want to scream. I am dyyyyyyying for the next book!

I received a copy of this book from the author.

*4.5 Stars*

Oh man! I was not ready for that ending! This book devoured me so much more than the first. This second installment is much faster paced and once you pick it up, you won’t be able to put it down. SO ADDICTIVELY GOOD!

Note: This is the second book in this series. You must read Blood Type before enjoying this amazing second installment to the Blood Type series. Because of that, there may be spoilers in this review if you haven’t read book 1. As always though, there are no spoilers for this book.

This story starts up right where the first left us. Reyna locked up, as a prisoner, in Visage being forced to be a blood donor, like she originally signed up to be but unfortunately that is the least of her worries. There is so much action that happens in this story. My adrenaline spiked, and my heart was constantly racing. I couldn’t read, and turn, the pages fast enough.

I can’t wait to read what I’m sure will be and epic ending to this fun, suspenseful, PNR series! This is sure to be a series for the books!

Life is certainly not going as Reyna planned. As a blood donor, Reyna thought her task would be the escape from poverty her family needed. Then Beckham walked into her life. To say that things became unpredictable would be an understatement. Who ever imagined having feelings for their vampire host? A string of ‘not so great’ decisions has led Reyna to a place of danger. An unpredictable state that seems to only get worse as the days drag on.

As Reyna deals with life in her ‘new’ surroundings, things begin to seem more bleak than ever before. The one thing that keeps Reyna’s determination flowing is the thought that Beck’s is out there somewhere. How can Reyna find her way through the hardships she is facing? Can this really be the way living as a Blood Match turns out?

What an interesting turn of events…..when we left Reyna in the last book it seemed that a difficult road was up ahead. As time passed, we see exactly what is in store for Reyna as a blood match. There is more to meet the eye in this world of vampires, blood donors, and the underground fighters. Beckham and Reyna fight everything standing in their way, but will their different paths in life lead them further apart? Blood Match will answer more of your questions and leave you searching for the truth. Another shocking ending sets the scene for the third book. Get ready for the ‘bite’…..

Storyline: 5
Angst: 3
Tissue: 1
Value: 5
Panty Scorching: 5
Overall Rating: 4.5 Stars
Kindle eArc provided by Netgalley

Reyna has been taken by a powerful vampire because of something special about her blood. She entered an agreement with Visage as a blood escort but now she’s being held against her will. With her relationship with Beckham up in the air, Reyna doesn’t know who she can trust and how she’s going to escape. Caught between the vampires and Elle, is Reyna destined to only be used as a pawn for power?

“Everything slowed down to this moment. To his raw unbridled passion and the way in which his lips and hands and entire body claimed her. All she wanted was him. His taste and touch. Purely Beckham.”

This story jumps right in where we left off with Reyna being betrayed and taken by William Harrington. I was anxiously waiting for a rescue but there were a few twists that I didn’t see coming. Elle was a much bigger factor in this story than I originally anticipated. Becks kept surprising me with his unexpected actions and secrets. But the scenes between the two were ultra steamy. You can’t help but root for the two to overcome all the obstacles in their way. Reyna sometimes acts impulsively at different points where I just want to shake some sense into her. And when everything goes down…I wanted to scream out loud NOOOOOO! You are killing me! This just did not happen!

Now I’m jumping up and down for the Blood Cure. This world has me sucked so far into it that I just need more Beckham and Reyna and almost every single person this very moment.

"Blood Match" starts eight weeks after the exaggerated "Blood Type" cliffhanger and does so in a slow way, a bit narcotized, almost as much as its own protagonist.

The first thing that strikes about "Blood Match" is the change that Reyna does. In the review of the first book I told you that she reminded me of Tris of "Divergent", but - thankfully - the thing changes in this second volume because our protagonist takes more the features of a Katniss.
Reyna does not want to stand still and watch, she wants to act, she wants to be part of the change. She fights with her fingernails and with her teeth and does not care on who she will have to step on to achieve her goal.
Even Beckham changes a lot: he opens up, shows us something more - much more - of himself, no longer hides his feelings for Reyna and, indeed, celebrates them as only a man of other times could do.
And do you remember that thing that reminded me of "Twilight" I was talking about in the first volume? Forget it, because here we do not have amber eyes and vegetarian vampires. Here the blood flows and is a continuous temptation.

Speaking of the plot, the story takes a bit 'to get to the heart, but once you overcome the first fifty pages you will find in your hands a dystopian with the touch of urban fantasy that only vampires can give.
There is rebellion, spies, missions, battles, victories and losses.
There is eroticism.
There is the mystery of the blood.
And, of course, there is the cliffhanger that - again - leaves you to quiver for the next volume.

After reading Blood Type, I was counting down the days for this one. I couldn't believe what Reyna got herself into. She did seem to attract disaster without really meaning to. There was times that I was like NO, don't do it and what were you thinking??? Then it was like really??? you did it anyway. *Sigh*

She wanted to go back and do things differently but couldn't. Beckham was always on her mind but she couldn't get any answers from anyone. She felt so alone with no one to help.

This is literally a nail biting kind of book that I couldn't get enough of. I can't wait for the next one to come out. I NEED to know what happens!

I can't right now!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am broken!!!!!!!!

Amazing!!!!!!

I finally managed to get my feelings on check to write this review. I seriously had to think long and hard to come up with words that would do justice to this book. I am still in shock. I am still broken. Probably will be until I get book 3. FYI, I need book 3 so K.A. Linde, you better hurry up. I am in pins and needles. I came up with all kinds of scenarios to justify the ending of Blood Match but I just cannot. K.A. Linde, you are one cruel lady but still a genius. Your ability to write a refreshing continuation to a highly charged and action packed paranormal romance is astounding. I love paranormal romances but Blood Match definitely cemented why I love them. The sizzling scenes. The escapism. The danger. The unforgettable and luscious characters. Blood Match COMPELLED my mind, REJUVENATED my soul and FED my heart. Blood Match is a devastatingly beautiful paranormal romance that will leave you tongue tied. I am still trying to pick up the remains of my heart from the floor.

Blood Match is the second book in the Blood Type series and picks off where we left in Blood Type. New alliances are formed. New characters are introduced, Survival is the new game. I am not going to lie but Blood Match killed me. Every page sunk me in so deep. Every sentence was deadly to my inhibitions. I was wretched. I was ruined. I was turned upside down. Wicked. Fiery. Dangerous. Sublime. Exciting. Blood Match was a brilliant and high paced paranormal romance with a blazing plot that captivated me. Blood Match was a story of paranormal love. It was a story of survival. It was a story of a battle between good and evil. Man, I indulged this story. I inhaled this story. I ate up this story. Blood Match caused an inferno in my soul. Blood Match opened a big hole inside me. K.A, Linde, you are incredible. Your writing is unique. Who knew a paranormal romance written by you could touch me like this. K.A. Linde's words just pull you in. She just makes you escape with an epic and different vampire tale. Blood Match was a well written book filled with angst, twisted secrets, intensity and a breathtaking romance that will ache you.

I love Reyna and Beckham. I am so head over in heels in love with them as their relationship develops. I freaking adore their chemistry. It is heavy. It is sexy. It is smoking. It is intense. And boy, did it make me quiver. Reyna and Beckham as always just bring sexiness and life to the story. Reyna is freaking amazing. She is a spitfire. In this book, she goes through a lot that can damage one's soul but she comes back ready to fight and protect. Like always, she is impulsive and gets in trouble. K.A. Linde made me lust for a vampire. Hard. I lust for Beckham. He is strong. He is powerful. He is broody and violent. I just want a piece of Beckham all night long. Is that okay to ask because I am just addicted to him. To his protectiveness and possessiveness over Reyna. To his vampire nature that makes me hot. Beckham definitely makes my ovaries sing to his tune lol.

K.A. Linde, I need book 3 like yesterday. I am coming with all kinds of scenarios and theories. I will not rest until I have book 3 in my kindle.

OH MY GOD.

MY MIND IS BLOWN.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU KYLA LINDE. THIS IS NOT HOW YOU END A BOOK.

OH MY GOD.

I need the next book now please. Like yesterday.

I can't even with this book! Linde has done it again and although this is a PA book, it still has all the angst in which she writes her other books. And i love it!!

After reading Blood Type I was so anxious to read the next book to see what would happen in the worlf of Reyna and Beckham. And I was not disappointed. While the first book established our characters and the world around them, we really get to dive into the story in Blood Match, as well as get to know some new characters that play an important part in their world.

I don't want to do a spoiler review but I will say that there are some amazing scenes that I read over and over again. And once again Linde has left us all on the edge of our seat.

If you don't finish this book and yell, scream or throw your kindle/book, then you have no heart!!! This book had my heart racing in so many places from anticipation and I am sitting on pins and needles waiting for the final installment. In all honesty I'm hoping that it doesn't end with book 3. I want to read more and more of these characters!!

Holy hell….where is this story going?! Blood Match is the second book in KA Linde’s latest series. You can check out my review of the first book Blood Type HERE (you need to read this story first to know what is going on, you can grab it HERE).

This book took me down a path that I was not expecting. I refuse to say too much here because you probably wouldn’t believe me anyway. Picking up where we left off after Blood Type ended I was horrified at what Reyna was being put through. You will get to see how things can really be for humans in this new world where vampires are out in the open and taking control. One thing kept her going though…

“Beckham was imprinted on her heart”

Beckham is of course here again, still as conflicted as ever. He is intense and broody and then sweet (in his own way) and sexy. I hate how he still feels like he is a monster, his past haunts him and seems in inhibit him in the present.

“My present does not erase my past.”
“No, it doesn’t. But your past doesn’t define your future either.”

The pull he and Reyna have is incredible and rare, you will learn just how rare soon! We are also introduced to new players in this game - Meghan and Gabe, Jodie and Tye just to name a few. Everett even makes an appearance and you will probably want to smack him this time too! This world goes deeper than I could have imagined. The details and the storyline are so well put together and I am not above begging Kyla for more!

Be prepared to be shredded….you have been warned!!!

It wasn’t until you arrived that I knew you were everything I’d been seeking. You were then and you are now.

No.  Nope.  Nu-uh.  That, dear reader, is my reaction to the end of this book.  It is a cliffhanger of epic proportion.  And we'd already had a pretty big one at the end of the first book.

Once again, the author has provided a character driven tale with trauma, heat and emotion in abundance.  As well as betrayal from an unexpected source. 

That ending though?  Yikes.  Talk about heart wrenching and devastating.  I can't wait to see how this one is redeemed. 

Bring it on!  (Pretty please)

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.

Blood Match is the second book in this series and starts off right where we left in the first book!!

Reyna Carpenter, is kidnapped and held captive by the Power Hungry Vampire of Visage just for her rare blood type.. She is also very much wanted by Elle, the revolutionary group who are fighting the Visage..
Visage wants Vampires to be in control and Elle is fighting for equality between vampires and humans. And in this political war, Reyna is the pawn..
Reyna is still an attraction to troubles.. However, i loved the growth of her character in this book.. She is much more strong!!
Beckham ends up stealing your heart all the way!!
The relation between Beckham and Reyna is tested even more in this second installment. The hidden secrets threaten their love and the world they are trying to create even more..

This book reveals political aspect of the vampire world and the revolution in Depth...
Blood Match was even better than the first book.. I couldnt put it down once.. The plot was so gripping..
And that ENDING!! I didnt see that coming..
Iam a fan of this author's writing, especially her angst stories..
I knew that she would leave us hanging.. But nothing prepared me for the Cliff hanger in this book... K.A. Linde just outdid herself in this book!!
Even though, the finale comes in 2 months, with the ending that was pure evil, 2 months is real long!!!!

3.5 Stars
WARNING - If you have not read the first book in the Blood Type series, stop. Do not read Blood Match first as you will be completely lost.
Having said that, I found this middle book of the series to be entertaining and intriguing. There is a Hunger Games - esque vibe to Reyna and Beckham's continued story and the intrigue element plays a much larger role than the romantic relationship.
I definitely see this more as Reyna's story with Beckham playing a secondary and supporting role. I appreciated Reyna's growth, even if she still wasn't making the best decisions. Well written, this is a compelling story that pulls the reader in and leaves you wanting to know what will happen next.
One plus for me; while Blood Match ends with a cliffhanger, it ends in such a way that if you are ready to be done with the story, you could walk away and let your imagination take over. I am very curious to see how things end in Blood Cure.