Continuing the story of Secrets in the Mist, Blood Secrets continues the story of Cass and Theo. This duology definitely needs to be read in order. This Young Adult Steampunk novel includes a mist overtaking the world, gliders, “turned” individuals, skyships, sky-cloud residences, and more. Theo kept his last name of Winchester a secret because his family along with four other families serve as the ruling class. Unlike some of the other families, his family attempts to rid the world of the deadly mist.

Cass discovers her blood contains the ability to save their world, but she works to decide if it deserves to be saved. Filled with adventure, danger, and a masked man, this book will keep you reading. I loved seeing Cass and Theo learn about each other, and their pasts, and determine if they have a future together.

So if you are looking for a Young Adult novel, I suggest you check out both books in this series. However, I strongly urge you to read the two books in order. Otherwise, you may miss out on large portions of the story and the ability to get to know the characters. So check out this book and the series for yourself.

I received a complimentary copy of this book, but this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own. ( )

I have been waiting for this book because the first book in this series left me with some unanswered questions. I loved the steampunk theme with gliding flying machines and the Mist that was mysterious and powerful. Cass is back in this story with a big adventure as we see if her and Theo can survive the danger that lingers near by.

Cass is still a fighter and I admired her strength to continue her mission at any cost. She finds herself at Theo’s family home so she can recover from her illness. His sister is quite nice but very curious as to what her brother has been up to. I was stunned at the lie Cass discovers about Theo. Will this change her decision to work with him? Can she trust him or does he have an agenda she doesn’t know about?

Once again we see that power is very important in this story and as long as the Mist is in control people are not free. Theo faces off against people he thought could be trusted but soon discovers he is in danger, I loved the tension in the story and how the author keeps us guessing as to if the Mist can be stopped. The action draws us into the story as we follow Cass and Theo on a mission that is riddled with suspense and an enemy that will try to keep from losing their control.

As the battle to save the people from the Mist continues, Cass says “Here I am. Use me.” That made me think of when we call out to God and tell Him, “I’m ready Lord. I want to be used by You.” Cass is prepared to do whatever she can to save people. The ending builds up to an epic battle. Will Theo and Cass be able to save everyone and defeat the Mist? Get ready for a test of faith, trust and making the right decisions in this masterfully written story.

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion. ( )

Morgan L. Busse’s Secrets of the Mist picks up right where we were left at the end of Secrets in the Mist. There is a good balance of reminders of what we’ve already read with the plot of the second book.

Theo and Cass make a great team—strengthening each other in their weak areas, challenging each other with new possibilities or accepting the truth of their world, and outrunning those who want to keep the world the way it is. Theo wants to make the world better for all while Cass is a reluctant hero in this story.

This book is about faith, discovering who you can trust on your team, friendship, and being the difference to make the world a better place. And though the stakes remain high throughout the story, the ending was too rushed for my preference.

Disclosure statement: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a positive or negative review. All opinions are my own. ( )