As much as I tried to like Blood Magic, the magic just wasn't there for me. I wasn't captivated by the story, finding the villain to be stereotypical, not scary and predictable. I wasn't interested with the blood magic, neither did I find the love story between Nick and Silla compelling or affective. 
 The only bright spot in the novel was the twist involving Silla's family tragedy and the truth behind it. Apart from that, Blood Magic didn't live up to my expectations. Unfortunately, this series won't be one that I will continue with.