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Turned (The Blood Lily Chronicles, Book 3) Mass Market Paperback – December 29, 2009

by Julie Kenner (Author)
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 52 ratings
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From the national bestselling author of Tainted/I> and Torn.

Three consecutive months-three explosive novels of The Blood Lily Chronicles.

When Lily Carlyle died in an act of vengeance, she came back as an assassin for the light. But when she discovered her masters' true darkness, she decided to choose the right side for once...

Her own.

With her cover as a double agent inside the forces of evil blown, Lily has no choice but to go underground. She takes along a cadre of warriors: humans, angels, demons, and other trusted creatures. Their only hope is to stop the forces who are attempting to use the Ninth gate as a wedge that will unleash the fury of Hell.
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  1. Print length
    304 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Ace
  4. Publication date
    December 29, 2009
  5. Reading age
    18 years and up
  6. Dimensions
    4.4 x 0.82 x 6.82 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0441018114
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0441018116
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ace; 0 edition (December 29, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0441018114
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0441018116
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.4 x 0.82 x 6.82 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 52 ratings

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Julie Kenner

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Julie Kenner (aka J. Kenner) is the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Wall Street Journal and #1 International bestselling author of over seventy novels, novellas and short stories in a variety of genres.

Though known primarily for her award-winning and internationally bestselling romances (including the Stark and Most Wanted series) that have reached as high as #2 on the New York Times bestseller list and #1 internationally, JK has been writing full time for over a decade in a variety of genres including paranormal and contemporary romance, “chicklit” suspense, urban fantasy, and paranormal mommy lit.

JK has been praised by Publishers Weekly as an author with a “flair for dialogue and eccentric characterizations” and by RT Bookclub for having “cornered the market on sinfully attractive, dominant antiheroes and the women who swoon for them.” A four time finalist for Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA award, JK took home the first RITA trophy in 2014 for her novel, Claim Me (book 2 of her Stark Trilogy).

In her previous career as an attorney, JK worked as a clerk on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and practiced primarily civil, entertainment and First Amendment litigation in Los Angeles and Irvine, California, as well as in Austin, Texas. She currently lives in Central Texas, with her husband, two daughters, and two rather spastic cats.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2010
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I just have to say this series just pulled me in and I finished the first 3 books very fast. Cannot wait till another comes out.
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Michael Lynn McGuire
4.0 out of 5 stars Book number three of a three book series
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2014
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Book number three of a three book series. Published in 2009 and apparently did not do very well as the dead tree version is already out of print. The ebook version is alive and well though.

Kinda of like a very, very, very dark version of a demon hunting soccer Mom. Kinda. I liked it and have ordered used versions of all the trilogy books, also out of print. But the ebook versions are available for all.

In fact, the series is very close to what I might call Christian apocalyptic fiction. But very dark. Very, very dark.
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B. Sharp
5.0 out of 5 stars Turned by Julie Kenner
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2010
Turned: Blood Lily Chronicles Book 3 by Julie Kenner
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When Lily Carlyle died in an act of vengeance, she came back as an assassin for the light. But when she discovered her masters' true darkness, she decided to choose the right side for once... Her own.
With her cover as a double agent inside the forces of evil blown, Lily has no choice but to go underground. She takes along a cadre of warriors: humans, angels, demons, and other trusted creatures. Their only hope is to stop the forces who are attempting to use the Ninth gate as a wedge that will unleash the fury of Hell.

My Thoughts: I chose this book simply because I had read the first two books and I couldn't stand for the story to be over.
What I liked about it: My favorite thing about this book is that I get the answers to all the questions I have been sitting on for the last two books. In this book Lily is forced to look inside herself and search for the kind of person she wants to be. The stakes are huge - the world/Armageddon - sacrifice herself, rule the demon hoards, or find the key and use it. Each of the characters faces their own soul search and we the readers are brought along on their journey as the story continues. My favorite character is still Deacon, has been since book one. His connection with Lily, their struggle to believe in themselves and each other, and the paths they take make for an interesting twist in the story. Without this piece I think the story would feel incomplete. The connections between the characters and the ways that they grow and change are the keys to the storyline and the plot.
I like that the storyline is kept intact in this book as well, the intro makes sure you know what's been going on and you are reminded throughout the story about how things are connected, and then they are wrapped up in this book.
My other favorite things: I cannot share without having this be a spoiler - so you'll have to read them for yourself! I suggest you do.
What I didn't like: Once again - the only thing I didn't like about the book was the ending. This one doesn't end on cliffhanger - demanding the next piece of the story, but it ends in such a way that there is room for more later. I don't think there will be a book four - hopefully I am wrong.
An all-around good read. I read this in one day, so it is a fast read.

This book, like the two before it, is a grab you,
keep you read that you just don't want to put down.
I readily recommend all three of Julie Kenner's Blood Lily Chronicles!
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Helen Hancox
3.0 out of 5 stars Third in series - read the others first!
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2010
I was distinctly hampered, reading Turned, as it's book 3 in the Blood Lily Chronicles and I haven't read books 1-2. This meant that there was a large cast of characters and a lot of back information which it was difficult to get my head round. It also meant that character development took second place to plot, an increasingly complicated plot where our heroine, Lily, needs to save the world (of course) but knows that there are other options as well.

As the story progressed I started to work out what was going on. The oddly named Deacon is the love interest hero, although he's a bit unheroic in this story, as well as absent most of the time. Lily's sister Rose is apparently of first importance to Lily; I found Lily's continual shouts of 'Rose! Run!' rather wearing.

Although Lily seems to care for her sister (if a bit irritatingly), she doesn't seem to care much about anyone else. We learn that she's responsible for lots of deaths - collateral damage in her quest to save the world. Still it rather turned me against this heroine, especially as she seems to mourn little for those who die, even those who have been close friends.

The book was energetic with Lily constantly rushing around looking for salvation. The occasional appearances of the Angel Gabriel didn't really shed much light on the story to me and I found myself a bit bored at times reading this. I imagine the story would have been much more enjoyable if I were familiar with this series, but as it is I found it a bit of a trial to get through and it was too obviously one instalment in a long series.

Originally published for Curled Up With A Good Book © Helen Hancox 2010
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Vivian Johnson
4.0 out of 5 stars A little darker than expected, but not too dark ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2016
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A little darker than expected, but not too dark. The whole thing is well developed to the conclusion of the book. One wants to read more.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing series!
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2009
Turned is the third in the Blood Lily Chronicles (and hopefully not the last) I stayed up way past my bedtime last night so that I could finish this book and I was not disappointed. Lily, Rose and Deacon make a great demon butt-kicking team and the fight sequences were exhilarating, fast paced and well thought out. The still evolving relationship between Deacon and Lily reaches a tumultuous climax as the Ninth Gate opens over Zakim bridge with each finally trusting each other and Lily truly having faith in herself. You do need to read the first two books to have any idea what is going on in this book but they are all well worth it! I do hope the author continues on with these characters because they especially spunky Rose are favorites of mine.
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K. Cubero
2.0 out of 5 stars I keep buying the series because it's a really great premise but it's just not really that great
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2016
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Honestly, I can't even remember reading this series. It's entirely forgettable. It's predictable. I keep buying the series because it's a really great premise but it's just not really that great. Maybe this is actually YA fiction and that's why I'm underwhelmed?
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kas
4.0 out of 5 stars good book
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2014
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liked this series because I like the writer's style ----not really into the paranormal romance but this series was a good read.
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Sam B
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in Canada on June 3, 2020
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Book lover
5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth ther read but read books 1 + 2 first
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 12, 2014
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Book 3/3

Lily has the Oris Clef and now she can either use it to open the gate and become queen of the demons, or she can continue working with Deacon a demon who is out to fight the good fight and find the rumoured 3rd key,
Wish there was a 4th book in this series as it left it on a bit of a cliffhanger good reads will have you hooked from the start and may i add not the usual style of writing from Julie from the pervious books i have read of hers
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3.0 out of 5 stars Read on again
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2015
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The third book in the Lily chronicles will demand the readers attention in their quest to find out whether good will triumph over the evil in and about to invade the world. I am glad that I managed to finally finish reading this book as I found out the answer. Will you?
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lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant! amazing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 28, 2014
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brilliant! amazing! absolutely loved the characters!! great read. i actually couldn't put this trilogy down! gutted now iv'e finished it. :(
will keep an eye out for this author!
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Bookmyster81
2.0 out of 5 stars Bad ending to the series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 31, 2011
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I thought book one was ok, book two so-so but by the last book in the trilogy I had totally tuned out and only finished it because I was skipping pages just to the dialogue bits now and then.

I felt there was too much repetition in this one, whole sentences seemed to be used again and again, or she talked about the same thing over and over. It got boring to be honest like she had run out of things to say but had a 3 book deal so had to string it along.

All in all a disappointment. There are far better books out there, unless you get it cheap or borrow it, I wouldnt bother.
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