Summary: Contrary to Leo's wishes, Jane heads out to Natchez, MS to help with rogue vampires. A problem where Naturaleza vampires, those that want unlimited human cattle, have "disappeared" over 100 people. Can she and her friends stop the bad guys? Bad guys that are not what they seem...Review: Action, fantasy, romance, self-evaluation, forgiveness. All of these elements appear in Jane Yellowrock's newest tale by Faith Hunter.Blood Trade is a novel of beginnings and spiritual awareness. We left Jane in Death's Rival without her former friends and lovers, and she was chained to Leo. And in the beginning of this book, she despaired her conditions. But through her new friends, the Younger brothers, and a new job, Jane emerged stronger and better. Many threads were resolved, and Jane started to understand herself and those around her. We also learn more about vampires and their origins. I'm curious to see how this knowledge will affect everyone when Leo finds out she knows.Jane is not a heroine in heels who never make mistakes. She is flawed and makes mistakes. However, Jane's appeal is that her character never stops learning and growing. She had many spiritual realizations in this book, and also found out that her life since she came to New Orleans might not have been a coincidence. Jane is tough to forgive, not only others, but also herself. She is difficult, but that is what makes her relatable.Jane's friends and foes are also complex and enjoyable to read. Bruiser is by far my favorite, especially now that he's undergone many changes. The Younger brothers become indispensable to Jane, and we meet people from her past. She starts to understand the meaning of family. Rick and his PsyLED friends show up to lend a hand, and we learn more about Soul. Leo is largely absent in this book, however, his presence is known through every page and plot point.My minor complaint is Jane's love life. I don't expect it to be resolved, with 3+ books to go, but I believed Rick as an choice ended last book. I expected him and Jane to have closure, but Rick remained a candidate. Instead, Jane's love life is the same. Also, by the end of Death's Rival, I thought she had forgiven Bruiser. They seemed to have bonded before the final battle. But we are brought back to Jane holding Bruiser accountable for actions he had no control over. Instead, Jane's love life is the same.The Jane Yellowrock world is more than vampires, death, and romance. The depth of the characters, especially Jane, is multi-dimensional. They challenge my own thoughts, past, and beliefs. A book that results in deep thoughts is one that I encourage everyone to read. Because a book that makes us thing, helps us grow, too.Sex: None, not even kissing. Sad, but the descriptions of Bruiser, Rick, and co. really make up for it. ;)Violence: Multiple shootings and stabbings.Rating: 5 out of 5 starsSeries Rating: 4 out of 5 starsQuote: (Bruiser) "I would give," he said, his voice rough, "everything I am to keep you from being hurt."Next Book: Black Arts is currently a WIP