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Death's Rival (Jane Yellowrock, Bk 5)
Death's Rival - Jane Yellowrock, Bk 5
Author: Faith Hunter
Jane Yellowrock is a shapeshifting skinwalker you don’t want to cross -- especially if you’re one of the undead… — For a vampire killer like Jane, having Leo Pellisier as a boss took some getting used to. But now, someone is out to take his place as Master Vampire of the city of New Orleans, and is not afraid to go thr...  more »
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PBS Market Price: $8.09 or $4.19+1 credit
ISBN-13: 9780451464859
ISBN-10: 0451464850
Publication Date: 10/2/2012
Pages: 320
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 60 ratings
Publisher: Roc
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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ophelia99 avatar reviewed Death's Rival (Jane Yellowrock, Bk 5) on + 2527 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
This is the fifth book in the Jane Yellorock series. It was a spectacular book. We learn a ton about Janes past. Things come to a head between Jane and Leo. Beast plays a large role in the story as well.

I listened to this on audiobook and it was absolutely amazing. The narrator captures Janes personality perfectly and does an excellent job distinguishing between voices. I actually enjoyed listening to this series more than I enjoyed reading it. So I highly recommend listening to this on audiobook if you enjoy audiobooks.

Vamps are breaking out in a horrible virus of sorts, the only cure is provided by a mysterious master who comes in and takes over their territory in exchange for the cure. Jane is asked to look into this virus and figure out who the mysterious master vamp is. Jane also hires in two guys to help with her home security; this adds a lot of fun to her house and to the story.

Excellent continuation of this series. We learn a lot more about Jane's past and Beast plays a large role in this story as well. There is a ton of action and an interesting mystery that ties in with Jane's past nicely. The book is also full of Janes sarcastic humor and wit.

A lot is revealed about Janes character in this book. Her bloody past is discussed and she is forced to confront some truths about the nature of skinwalkers in general. Things also come to a head between Jane and Leo and the result is a rather painful truth that Jane is forced to face.

Bruiser and Rick are in the story quite a bit as well. It was wonderful to see Rick, but watching him and Jane struggle with their relationship was painful at times. Bruiser is an interesting character and watching how he is torn between Jane and Leo says a lot about his character.

Beast comes to the forefront in this story. The balance between Beast and Jane is changing; Beast is becoming more intelligent and more prominent in Janes thoughts. Its interesting to watch Jane and Beast come up with some sort of balance. Its also fun to watch Beast interpret Janes human thoughts and actions.

The plot that drives the story about the vampire virus was an interesting one. I loved how it all tied into events that happened in previous books and also ties in with Janes origins.

This book was incredibly well written, very interesting, and very nicely tied in with the rest of the series. Some surprising things happen in the story that left me very curious to see what happens next. I thought this was the best book in the series yet.

Overall an absolutely wonderful continuation of this series. The plot is interesting and we learn a ton about Janes history and about the history of the Skinwalkers. Some of Janes struggles to balance Beast and the men in her life are painful to read about; but Janes witty sarcasm and Beasts cat-like humor add a lot of fun to offset the darkness. The book is action-packed and just so interesting. I cant wait to read what happens next. This whole series is highly recommended to fans of action packed urban fantasy.
KellitaJ avatar reviewed Death's Rival (Jane Yellowrock, Bk 5) on + 550 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I like this Faith Hunter Series, but don't read this one if you haven't read the first 4. This is the 5th Jane Yellowrock book, but is not her best work. There was a lot of violence and not my favorite parts which is more character storytelling. With the author mixing it up with a new series, maybe more attention will be paid in the next installment to the characters... I'll be there to buy the book (again) on the day it's released.
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