



All that said, readers will probably get swept up in the quest to defeat Morgane, and with lots of compelling themes and subplots, this is still a worthy read as fans await the final book. Useless character flaws don't help readers feel invested, so why include them at all? Also, Lou and Reed's super-hot romance is, regrettably, on ice for much of this story. As the title states, it’s the perfect example of a filler book. I was so excited when I finally found the time to listen to the audiobook this year Unfortunately, it let me down big time. Febru/ Blood & Honey was one of my most anticipated sequels of 2020. Later, Lou and Beau make fun of a poor, dirty barmaid with missing teeth. Blood & Honey by Shelby Mahurin The Perfect Example of a Filler Book. One awakes and has to tell them to cool off several times before they actually do. Problems include an early scene in which Lou and Reed try to have sex surrounded by sleeping friends. Refreshingly, women take on most of the leadership roles. There are new and fascinating characters. The smart and funny banter from Book 1 is carried over here. The intricately rendered world of Blood & Honey mostly avoids getting bogged down as it balances many relationships (romantic, platonic, and familial) two systems of magic werewolves a monarchy the magic-hating, religious witch hunters and an intriguing theater troupe. This witty, richly imagined sequel certainly enchants, but it's not without serious stumbles.
