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Bloodhound (Beka Cooper, #2)

Tamora Pierce
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Bloodhound (Beka Cooper, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2009

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Tamora Pierce

Bloodhound (Beka Cooper, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

554

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Tortall • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2009

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

HL730L

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Super Short Summary

In Bloodhound by Tamora Pierce, a young law enforcement officer in the fantasy city of Corus faces a complex counterfeiting case. Balancing her duty and personal challenges, the officer, along with her scent hound, works to uncover and thwart the criminal operation threatening the city's economy.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

40,147 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Tamora Pierce's Bloodhound captivates with its well-drawn characters, immersive world-building, and engaging plot. Readers appreciate Beka's growth and the rich, detailed setting. However, some felt the pacing lagged in places, and the jargon can be dense. Overall, it's praised for its strong female protagonist and intricate storylines.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Bloodhound (Beka Cooper, #2)?

Fans of strong, independent female protagonists and richly developed fantasy worlds will enjoy Bloodhound by Tamora Pierce. Ideal for readers who appreciate Graceling by Kristin Cashore and The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, it offers a gripping blend of action, adventure, and character development.

4.5

40,147 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Bloodhound is the second book in the Beka Cooper series, which is set in the same universe as Tamora Pierce's popular Tortall series, offering readers a chance to explore the early history of this richly developed world.

The character Beka Cooper is inspired by both historical figures and the classic idea of a police procedural, as Pierce aims to blend fantasy with elements of the crime and mystery genres.

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Tamora Pierce's writing for Bloodhound was influenced by her own experiences with police work, as she once volunteered as a legal observer, fostering her interest in law enforcement and justice.

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Book Details
Pages

554

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Tortall • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2009

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

HL730L

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