— I’m a Book Shark
“ Half-Bloodis an exciting first book in a series that promises to get even better (if that is possible!)”
— Books to Brighten your Mood
“If you want to lose yourself for a couple of days, just plain out fall-off-the-face-of-the-planet-and-not-remember-what-else-is-going-on-in-the-world, lose yourself... THIS BOOK WILL DO THAT! I was completely blown away.”
— YA Bound
“This is a book you will finish, and weeks later still be mind blown about, just trying to think of the words to use for how much you loved it.”
— Ya-Aholic
“Oh, how I loved this book!”
— Book Loving Mommy
“An awesome debut that shouldn’t be missed.”
— Birth of a New Witch
“If I could describe this book in one word it would be: AMAZING!!”
— Catching Books
“I cannot express how much I enjoyed this book.”
— Moonlight Book Reviews
“It will entrap you from page one and seduce you all the way through.”
— Shortie Says
“ Half-Bloodis a book you cannot put down! A one sit read!”
— Ivy Reads
“Oh my gods, I can’t even tell you how much I love this book! ...Completely entertaining and utterly compelling, Half-Bloodhas definitely earned its place high up on my favorites list! Even if you’re not a fan of Greek Mythology, I recommend this book wholeheartedly. It’s the kind of book you want to go back and read again immediately.”
— Mimi Valentine
“This is definitely my favorite mythology-based book to date... I definitely give this 5/5 and I cannot wait for the next installment, Pure.”
— The Cait Files
“I was blown away.”
— Going from Nobody to Somebody
“Armentrout officially has me hooked on this series, and I may go crazy waiting for the next installment.”
— IB Book Blogging
“Jennifer L Armentrout has written a page turner worthy of a one sitting read. Clear your day. It’s literally impossible to put Half-Blooddown until totally devoured....and then you are licking your lips for more.”
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“Ms. Armentrout has created a world filled with magic and danger... I really, really enjoyed it and was bummed when I arrived at the end.”
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“5 Stars—A must read.”
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“I’m addicted, and I want more.”
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“This is a 2011 must read! Jennifer has written an absolute Masterpiece!”
— Blkosiner’s Book Blog
“ Half-Bloodwas everything that I love in a book. There was romance, action and drama! I would not change one single thing about it! This book quite literally took my breath away!”
— Two Readers Reviews
“I’ve found my new favorite series.”
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“ Half-Bloodis one of my favorite books this year. I’d advise everyone to pick it up.”
—The Reading Housewives
“ Half-Bloodwas a fantastic read that refused to let me put it down until it was over. It was well paced, had interesting characters, and quite the romance.”
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— Darkest Sins
“By book’s end I had tears in my eyes and couldn’t wait to get my hands on Covenant book two, PURE.”
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“I was drawn to Half-Bloodlike a daimon to aether... I would recommend Half-Bloodto anyone who is looking for a story with a strong female protagonist, an intricate world with descendents of gods, daimons, hierarchy and oppression, a little romance and some kick-butt action.”
— Quill Café
“From all the daimon killings to all the heart-pounding OMGs, this is one debut that will rock you off your toes!”
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“Paced with precision, the story unfolds gradually to the perfect end, filled with unanswered questions and a desperate longing.”
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“Nothing short of an absolutely amazing read.”
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Spencer Hill Press
This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
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First Edition: April 2012.
Armentrout, Jennifer L. 1980
Pure : a novel / by Jennifer L. Armentrout – 1st ed.
p. cm.
Summary:
Seventeen-year-old Alexandria has to fight daimons to survive – and fight her growing attraction to the man she can never have. If she loses either fight, she could lose everything.
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Cover design by K. Kaynak with artwork by Misha.
ISBN 978-0-9831572-2-9 (paperback)
ISBN 978-0-9831572-3-6 (e-book)
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1
CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 3
CHAPTER 4
CHAPTER 5
CHAPTER 6
CHAPTER 7
CHAPTER 8
CHAPTER 9
CHAPTER 10
CHAPTER 11
CHAPTER 12
CHAPTER 13
CHAPTER 14
CHAPTER 15
CHAPTER 16
CHAPTER 17
CHAPTER 18
CHAPTER 20
CHAPTER 21
CHAPTER 22
CHAPTER 23
CHAPTER 24
CHAPTER 25
CHAPTER 26
CHAPTER 27
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1
CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 3
CHAPTER 4
CHAPTER 5
CHAPTER 6
CHAPTER 7
CHAPTER 8
CHAPTER 9
CHAPTER 10
CHAPTER 11
CHAPTER 12
CHAPTER 13
CHAPTER 14
CHAPTER 15
CHAPTER 16
CHAPTER 17
CHAPTER 18
CHAPTER 20
CHAPTER 21
CHAPTER 22
CHAPTER 23
CHAPTER 24
CHAPTER 25
CHAPTER 26
CHAPTER 27