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Half-Blood

Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Half-Blood

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011

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Jennifer L. Armentrout

Half-Blood

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

281

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Romance

Mythology
Setting

New York • Contemporary

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2011

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL630L

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Super Short Summary

Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout follows a young woman, Alex, as she navigates a world where demigods and pure-bloods maintain a strict social order. Trained to fight against dangerous daimons, Alex confronts her destiny, her complex heritage, and forbidden love, all while striving to prove herself and protect those she cares about.

Suspenseful

Romantic

Adventurous

Emotional

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.3

120,765 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout is praised for its engaging plot and strong character development, drawing readers into its mythological world. Positively noted are the protagonist's resilience and the romantic elements. However, some reviewers feel the book mirrors other popular series, lacking originality in parts. Overall, it's a captivating read for fans of young adult fantasy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Half-Blood?

Fans of Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout are often drawn to intense, romantic fantasy tales with strong heroines. They would also enjoy works like Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy or Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments series, preferring plots interwoven with mythology and teen angst.

4.3

120,765 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

281

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Romance

Mythology
Setting

New York • Contemporary

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2011

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL630L

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