This book does a marvelous job of cranking up the wow factor of the Fever series. The first novel was a great introduction to the world of the Fae but the ball really starts rolling this time around. Mac embraces her darker side while Barrons becomes even more confounding but still somehow manages to continue increasing his hotness level. It's official, I love this series! 
 Mac is starting to come into her own in this installment. She knows that she's being used by everyone and is sick of it so she starts pushing back. She has accepted that she can't walk away from this battle so she embraces her darker, harder side. I'm really digging the new Mac! She's learning to use what she has to her advantage and her abilities are growing. Barrons still saves her butt a bunch of times but her self-defense skills are improving. I bet she'll be winning a few fights in the next book! That's not to say that she's not miss rainbow anymore, her light is still there but it is lessened. 
 Two parts of this novel really stood out for me. The first one was the on-going tattoo argument that happens between Mac and Barrons. The back and forth between these two characters was priceless and so much fun to read! The second happens in a cave(if I were to place my favorite parts in their ranking order this one would be number 1!). It's as violent as it is passionate. In fact, I want to re-read it. You should definitely read it! If you have, please share the moment with me in your comments. LOL! 
 I don't think I've ever finished a book after which I'm left with so many unanswered questions. They're not trivial either. I'm dying to know the answer to each and every single one of them! When I turned the last page I was shell-shocked. Where's the rest!? I guess I'll be buying Faefever pronto! The question that's plaguing me the most is what IS Barrons? How can he be a main character when we know so little about him? 
 Barrons continues to escalate his hunk status in this novel. He lets Mac in a bit more and tries to be a better friend to her. There are some genuinely tender moments between the two that'll make your insides turn to mush. Perhaps they don't dislike each other as much as they think! Barrons being a mystery is kinda like a double-edged blade. On one side it makes him hotter but on the other it's incredibly frustrating! 
 Bloodfever was a fantastic read. The perfect follow-up to a strong introductory world-building novel. It launches readers into the thick of the Fae universe and will have you experiencing withdrawal symptoms the moment you read the last word. Ooh and don't forget the caves! 
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