Review: Bloodbane by Bellamy Barnes

December 28, 2025

Synopsis:

In Willowbank, Alaska, some secrets stay buried in snow; others claw their way out.

Ruby Evans should have died out on that frozen lake. Instead, she wakes with no memory of the attack—just blood on the ice and questions no one wants to answer. Her only leads lie in two strangers with secrets of their own: Grayson, the brooding, Viking-eyed drifter, locked in the town station’s single cell, and Thayne, the hulking recluse, hidden away in a compound at the edge of the forest.

As Ruby searches for the truth, she’s pulled into a hidden world lurking beneath her own—a world of fangs, fur, and blood. The deeper she digs, the more the line between salvation and damnation blurs. When long-buried secrets are finally revealed, it won’t just shatter everything she thought she knew; it’ll awaken the monster she was never meant to forget.

Review:

The stunning cover immediately caught my eye and perfectly set the tone for what to expect—dark, bloody, and full of wolves and vampires.

The opening hooked me: the FMC wakes up wounded after a brutal attack, her suspected assailant behind bars. From there, the story launches into a wild ride as she’s thrust into a world of vampires and werewolves.

The first half was really good. It was gripping, atmospheric, and I didn’t want to put it down. As the FMC digs into what happened, secrets about her past unravel, and her attraction to both MMCs intensifies. The inclusion of three POVs worked well, adding depth and helping us understand each character better.

However, around the midpoint, the tone shifted unexpectedly. An intense spicy scene felt out of place and disrupted the flow for me. The final act became rushed and a bit chaotic, as if trying to wrap everything up too quickly.

Overall, the book had great potential. I got a strong start, and interesting characters. The execution faltered toward the end. Still, if you enjoy supernatural drama with a mix of mystery and romance, it’s worth checking out.

🌙 Recension: Bloodbane by Bellamy Barnes
📚 Genre: Parnormal Thriller, Mystery, Vampires & Werewolves
📅 Release Date: December 12, 2025
📱 Read as: Kindle
📗 available in various formats – included in Kindle Unlimited
💸 I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
🗣️ Language: English
📆 Pages: 332
⭐️ 3/5