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sam_hartwig's review
4.0
I enjoyed reading this, it was quick and a nice refresher for what happened in the book (which I have already read). It also put me in the mood to read "Spirit Bound" which I'm reading next. So nice to see Dimitri drawn mmmmmm :drools:
carlyg123's review
5.0
Wish there'd been more sign of Adrian, but I recognise the complexities of adapting a novel this way...and the limitations.
Tempted to find a graphic adaptation of something I haven't read before, but could do after (as a supplement). That would be interesting.
Tempted to find a graphic adaptation of something I haven't read before, but could do after (as a supplement). That would be interesting.
charms1976's review
4.0
When you love a series as much as I did with the Vampire Academy, I will look for anything to revisit the characters again. Also, since I am starting to read more graphic novels lately, this book was able to fill both needs at one time.
While the book does not go as in depth as the books do, they are a good refresher book to help you remember things that happened in the actual novels. While we refresh our memories through this book, we also get some amazing artwork that helps bring the characters alive in our minds through sight. The artwork is amazing in my opinion. The artists really did outdo themselves with bringing little details to life with their art.
If you are wanting to read this series as a graphic novel instead of the actual book, then this book gives you a story without going overboard. I also feel that this is a great way to refresh your memory if you were fans of this series in regular print work. Overall a great addition to have if you are a serious Vampire Academy fan or if you are just starting out on the adventure.
While the book does not go as in depth as the books do, they are a good refresher book to help you remember things that happened in the actual novels. While we refresh our memories through this book, we also get some amazing artwork that helps bring the characters alive in our minds through sight. The artwork is amazing in my opinion. The artists really did outdo themselves with bringing little details to life with their art.
If you are wanting to read this series as a graphic novel instead of the actual book, then this book gives you a story without going overboard. I also feel that this is a great way to refresh your memory if you were fans of this series in regular print work. Overall a great addition to have if you are a serious Vampire Academy fan or if you are just starting out on the adventure.
swiftlyreviews's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.5
This was a really entertaining read! The artist did an amazing job capturing the vibes of the original book and the characters. The plot was intense and sometimes sad but very interesting! I will say that I wish they didn’t cut so much out. I noticed some scenes were missing or cut short aswell. In my opinion, it could’ve been longer. Nonetheless, it was awesome!
vidhi26p's review
3.0
This was one of the best graphic novel adaptions I have ever read. I highly recommend this novel to any Vampire Academy fans. It is definitely better than the first one.
bibblanmadde's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
noracalloway's review
4.0
*4.5 Stars
Extra 0.5 stars for Adrian Ivashkov, who I didn’t really like at first (when reading the books) but after reading Bloodlines, I love. Btw if you read VA you should read Bloodlines.
My only gripe with the graphic novels was that if you haven’t read the books, and you go into it blindly, it could be a bit difficult to completely follow the story. That being said, I really like how well they explain the system at the beginning. Also the art style is pretty good and fits the ~vibe~ of VA.
Oh also a certain death caught me off guard and I had to reach into the depths of my brain to remember if they actually died.
Extra 0.5 stars for Adrian Ivashkov, who I didn’t really like at first (when reading the books) but after reading Bloodlines, I love. Btw if you read VA you should read Bloodlines.
My only gripe with the graphic novels was that if you haven’t read the books, and you go into it blindly, it could be a bit difficult to completely follow the story. That being said, I really like how well they explain the system at the beginning. Also the art style is pretty good and fits the ~vibe~ of VA.
Oh also a certain death caught me off guard and I had to reach into the depths of my brain to remember if they actually died.