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shelves_by_sim's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
What happened in this book is not at all what I thought would happen, and I'm a little stunned. It started off so strong, I was absolutely loving the storyline. I was thrilled with where Rose's scheming was leading them - Lissa and Eddie in tow - and I was excited to get the answers that Rose was looking for, answers that could change Dimitri's fate and the beliefs of the Moroi and Dhampirs alike. It started off so exciting and I loved the first half of the book so much. Rose is badass, and as always, doesn't stop until she gets what she wants.
But when she finally gets the one thing she's been fighting for, everything feels like it falls apart to me. First of all, I dislike Lissa alot. I haven't liked her for a while but this book solidified those feelings. I feel like she never puts Rose first, she's selfish and her protectiveness over Dimitri was just kind of gross. I hated it because if the roles were reversed, Rose wouldn't have given anything to make sure Lissa could see the one she loved, not acted as if she knew what was best for either of them.
I also felt my heart breaking for Adrian, because he loves Rose so much and I wish she had never, ever put him in this situation. I know he's going to get hurt and I hate that. What shocked me the most was the relationship between Rose and Dimitri, it is not how I envisioned their reunion, it was painful and unnecessary and I just didn't like it. I feel like this book was so unfair to Rose and I wish she stood up for herself and told her supposed "best friend" and the love of her life where to stick it. The ending really did blow my mind though, I did NOT see that coming at all!!! I hope the last book is better than this one, Rose deserves a good end to her story. PS. I love Abe ๐๐๐
But when she finally gets the one thing she's been fighting for, everything feels like it falls apart to me. First of all, I dislike Lissa alot. I haven't liked her for a while but this book solidified those feelings. I feel like she never puts Rose first, she's selfish and her protectiveness over Dimitri was just kind of gross. I hated it because if the roles were reversed, Rose wouldn't have given anything to make sure Lissa could see the one she loved, not acted as if she knew what was best for either of them.
I also felt my heart breaking for Adrian, because he loves Rose so much and I wish she had never, ever put him in this situation. I know he's going to get hurt and I hate that. What shocked me the most was the relationship between Rose and Dimitri, it is not how I envisioned their reunion, it was painful and unnecessary and I just didn't like it. I feel like this book was so unfair to Rose and I wish she stood up for herself and told her supposed "best friend" and the love of her life where to stick it. The ending really did blow my mind though, I did NOT see that coming at all!!! I hope the last book is better than this one, Rose deserves a good end to her story. PS. I love Abe ๐๐๐
adela_ct's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
"Love fades. Mines has."๐ญ
Dimitri is lucky Rose is so much better than me. Because if it was me who spent the better part of 5 months risking everything I had in this goddamn world trying to find a way to save his ass and he then not only refused to see me but proceeded to give all the credit to someone else i would set his cell on fire.
Dimitri is lucky Rose is so much better than me. Because if it was me who spent the better part of 5 months risking everything I had in this goddamn world trying to find a way to save his ass and he then not only refused to see me but proceeded to give all the credit to someone else i would set his cell on fire.
imogen_reads_books's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
loumoretti's review against another edition
4.0
Pasan UN MONTON DE COSAS
En la primera mitad hay mรกs accion pero en la segunda de la nada te tiraba un plot twist y sorpresas.
Rose fue INSOPORTABLE en este re castrosa y Adrian no se merecia que lo trate asรญ.
Buen desarrollo igual, bastante epico
En la primera mitad hay mรกs accion pero en la segunda de la nada te tiraba un plot twist y sorpresas.
Rose fue INSOPORTABLE en este re castrosa y Adrian no se merecia que lo trate asรญ.
Buen desarrollo igual, bastante epico
poptartnihilist's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars because it was fairly predictable. 4 stars because I flew through it anyway.
breezy610's review against another edition
4.0
this one is sooo sad. I feel so sorry for Rose. I knid of wish i had wait until the last book came out before reading this one. i only hope that it gets better for Dimitri and Rose.
ladymiya's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
blurrypetals's review against another edition
4.0
November 14, 2017
[re-read for my Greatest Hits Bookshelf Tour 2017]
So the only reason this book is the best of the Vampire Academy series is because it's the one that has the most Adrian Fucking Ivashkov in it, but even then, at the height of his time before the Bloodlines series starts, he's still treated like shit. What a surprise.
It frustrates me to no end how Rose treats Adrian Fucking Ivashkov, not only because he's Adrian Fucking Ivashkov and he's kind, funny, sweet, and way, way, way fucking better than anyone she could ever possibly deserve, but also because she's just cruel about it. I'm going to be moving along to Last Sacrifice, where the Adrian Fucking Ivashkov abuse is at an all time high, but this book just made me sick over all the things he's willing to do for her--because, you know, he fucking loves her and is devoted to her because he's her boyfriend and that's what boyfriends just do--and all the ways she takes advantage of him and his generosity and good heart.
Like, holy shit, let me count the ways. One, she just about jumps down his throat when he suggests that killing Dimitri would be the safest things for her and she makes the MEANEST fucking comment, about how Adrian just wants the competition gone? Fuck off with that. Ugh. Two, she uses a credit card he gave to her out of the pure goodness of his heart then about murders the guy for checking his bank statements and finding out where she was using his money at. Three, she actually fucking FORGETS HE EXISTS when Dimitri is turned back into a dhampir, declares her love for Dimitri several times over, then goes, "Oh yeah I have a boyfriend, WHOOPS." which, honestly, could be a summary of almost all of Last Sacrifice.
Let's all just take a minute to thank Jesus that the Bloodlines series, Sydney Sage, and the fam in California exist, waiting with open arms for Adrian Fucking Ivashkov and his happy ending. I'm getting more and more furious as this re-read goes on and I just would rather be reading Bloodlines. Thank god it's almost time for that. I don't know what made me think it would be a good idea to re-read this series instead of just jumping to the Bloodlines series...except, oh yeah, Adrian Fucking Ivashkov is in these books and he's a goddamn national treasure.
Wish me luck for the finale. I will genuinely need it in order to not completely lose my shit.
May 20, 2010
Seriously. Major plot spoilers. Be ever so careful.
It's official - this is my favorite book in the series so far. Truly. I'm not lying this time, like I did with Blood Promise.
The fact that Dimitri turned back into a dhampir didn't completely ruin the book for me. It dented its otherwise perfect record, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it could have been. I completely loved the amount of Adrian in the book. He's my favorite character, and I was so happy to see him get some love (literally) for once. Everything moved at an excellent pace, things flowed together well, and the ending was a perfect cliffhanger to lead into Last Sacrifice, which I'm now eagerly awaiting.
Anyways, great book - a perfect redemption for its predecessor's disappointment. I can't wait to see what Richelle has in store for us next...
[re-read for my Greatest Hits Bookshelf Tour 2017]
So the only reason this book is the best of the Vampire Academy series is because it's the one that has the most Adrian Fucking Ivashkov in it, but even then, at the height of his time before the Bloodlines series starts, he's still treated like shit. What a surprise.
It frustrates me to no end how Rose treats Adrian Fucking Ivashkov, not only because he's Adrian Fucking Ivashkov and he's kind, funny, sweet, and way, way, way fucking better than anyone she could ever possibly deserve, but also because she's just cruel about it. I'm going to be moving along to Last Sacrifice, where the Adrian Fucking Ivashkov abuse is at an all time high, but this book just made me sick over all the things he's willing to do for her--because, you know, he fucking loves her and is devoted to her because he's her boyfriend and that's what boyfriends just do--and all the ways she takes advantage of him and his generosity and good heart.
Like, holy shit, let me count the ways. One, she just about jumps down his throat when he suggests that killing Dimitri would be the safest things for her and she makes the MEANEST fucking comment, about how Adrian just wants the competition gone? Fuck off with that. Ugh. Two, she uses a credit card he gave to her out of the pure goodness of his heart then about murders the guy for checking his bank statements and finding out where she was using his money at. Three, she actually fucking FORGETS HE EXISTS when Dimitri is turned back into a dhampir, declares her love for Dimitri several times over, then goes, "Oh yeah I have a boyfriend, WHOOPS." which, honestly, could be a summary of almost all of Last Sacrifice.
Let's all just take a minute to thank Jesus that the Bloodlines series, Sydney Sage, and the fam in California exist, waiting with open arms for Adrian Fucking Ivashkov and his happy ending. I'm getting more and more furious as this re-read goes on and I just would rather be reading Bloodlines. Thank god it's almost time for that. I don't know what made me think it would be a good idea to re-read this series instead of just jumping to the Bloodlines series...except, oh yeah, Adrian Fucking Ivashkov is in these books and he's a goddamn national treasure.
Wish me luck for the finale. I will genuinely need it in order to not completely lose my shit.
May 20, 2010
Seriously. Major plot spoilers. Be ever so careful.
It's official - this is my favorite book in the series so far. Truly. I'm not lying this time, like I did with Blood Promise.
The fact that Dimitri turned back into a dhampir didn't completely ruin the book for me. It dented its otherwise perfect record, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it could have been. I completely loved the amount of Adrian in the book. He's my favorite character, and I was so happy to see him get some love (literally) for once. Everything moved at an excellent pace, things flowed together well, and the ending was a perfect cliffhanger to lead into Last Sacrifice, which I'm now eagerly awaiting.
Anyways, great book - a perfect redemption for its predecessor's disappointment. I can't wait to see what Richelle has in store for us next...