(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review).
(This review may contain spoilers).
It did take me a little longer than it would normally to finish this book, but once I was up to it, I found it a unique, entertaining read.
Shapeshifters on their own aren’t an original idea, but the way they were portrayed in this book was really unique. I felt the author did a good job of showing the science behind the shifting and what the race’s characteristics were, without it coming across as an info-dump.
I found the characters in this book to be quite interesting and engaging. The use of the spirits was quite intriguing and I felt the author showed the way both Christopher and Michael handled the spirits really well.
I did get a bit confused with the switching of different time periods at certain points. I was a bit thrown with the flashback – I think it would have worked better as a kind of prologue.
It was interesting to see the different races that were offshoots of the doppelgangers. I would have liked to see a bit more of their history and how they formed.
There were some scenes in the book that did make me cringe to read them. Some parts of it were quite graphic, in terms of sex and violence.
I think this is a world I would like to see more of. I found the book engaging, with interesting characters and a plot that held my attention throughout. If you’re interested in a different spin on the shapeshifter genre, this book is definitely worth a read.
Ink of Blood 