Brooke C. (brookereviews) reviewed Getting Better on 2/5/2009 + 50 more book reviews

Theres a war brewing between caster witches and blood witches in Nocturne City, so its a good thing that Luna Wilder is back on the force to take care of things. After she is almost killed by a junkie at a crime scene, she heads back to the department to find out theres a new boss in the precinct, Captain Matilda Morgan, who would love nothing more than to kick Luna to the curb. Luna is also paired up with a new bimbo of a partner, Shelby OHalloran, whose perky attitude is enough to drive Luna right up the wall. Together they must solve the murders that keep piling up, but Luna doesnt want to work with Shelby. She has trust issues, and her mind is preoccupied with Dmitri. Wondering why he took off, and why he hasnt called her back. Last she saw him he had received the bite from a demon, courtesy of Lunas last big case, and is now severely ill.

If Luna doesnt find out who is at the helm of these murders, she may end up dead herself, as well as her partner Shelby and the man she loves Dmitri.


I found Pure Blood to be much better than the first in the series, Night Life (Nocturne City, Book 1), not that I didnt like Night Life, it just had a few glitches. Luna is pretty hard headed and gutsy, and she has no problem going after the bad guys herself, which I really like about her. She also has no problem being rescued once in awhile. Here we have a heroine that is vulnerable to death and damage, and getting help out of a jam is necessary sometimes. I enjoyed the war between the different gangs of witches, and Luna finding out more about her past as she solves the case. There were some things that I found lacking, mostly in the characters. Sunny was only featured for a bit here and there; after she played such a big role in the first book I was expecting and excited to see more of her. Dmitri and his new woman friend werent developed enough for me. I find it hard to lust after Dmitri, because I dont know enough about him. Sometimes I dont even understand Lunas attraction.

The pack elders were a good addition to the books, and hopefully there will be more of them in the future. I have a feeling that Luna and Dmitri are going to have a rough go of things in the next book to come. Even Shelby is likeable after her walls are broken down and you get to the heart of her.

Overall I enjoyed Pure Blood. I like seeing the story unfold through Lunas eyes, and I like creepy Nocturne City. Im looking forward to reading Second Skin (Nocturne City, Book 3) when it comes out in March 09.

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