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hexentart's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
He tried to…then she fought back and…so much blood…ice daggers…absolute chaos…and HELL'S BELLS I DID NOT SEE THAT COMING! 👀
This was one hell of a finish to an amazing series.
This was one hell of a finish to an amazing series.
angels_gp17's review against another edition
5.0
The Emerald Lily is the fourth and final book in the Vampire Blood series by Juliette Cross.
Danger, Intrigue, Subterfuge, & Romance.
This series captured me from the very first book with it’s unique twist on fairy tails and vampires. I can't express how much I've loved this series, diving into the books, and being taken away. In The Emerald Lily we get Sleeping Beauty, which is my favorite fairy tail, next to Beauty and the Beast.
WOW! I didn’t think Ms. Cross could surprise me anymore then I’ve already been in this series, but she did. I was not expecting the mind-blowing and extraordinary moments delivered throughout the story and that introduction gripped me and gave a taste of what is to come.
I loved Mikhail who is the Captain of the Bloodguard, a renegade vampire group and Princess Vilhelmina Dragomir who has been cursed and put into a blood sleep by the evil Queen.
Cross teases us throughout the book about a secret that Mikhail has been keeping as well as what our Fair Princess is to become in order to save the humans and vampires who have suffered under the evil Queen and her son’s rule. I was not expecting several of the heart-stopping moments or the secrets that came to life. Even when the final battle happens, we know in war not everyone comes out alive or unscathed, and those loses had me in tears.
I absolutely loved the story about how the hearthstone came to be. I loved seeing everyone come together; Cinderella ([b:The Black Lily|32172479|The Black Lily (Vampire Blood, #1)|Juliette Cross|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1494958553s/32172479.jpg|52808787]), Red Riding Hood ([b:The Red Lily|34413435|The Red Lily (Vampire Blood, #2)|Juliette Cross|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1494958841s/34413435.jpg|55516753]), Snow White ([b:The White Lily|36046438|The White Lily (Vampire Blood #3)|Juliette Cross|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1502812190s/36046438.jpg|57621190]), and now Sleeping Beauty. It all felt like a wonderful way to conclude. Loved the hidden secrets and was surprised by what Vihlemina becomes.
The Emerald Lily delivered on all fronts and concluded the series marvelously. I’m sad to see this series end, but wow what a way to end it all.
Rated: 5 Stars
*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy provided by Entangled Publishing, LLC via NetGalley with the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own.
Danger, Intrigue, Subterfuge, & Romance.
This series captured me from the very first book with it’s unique twist on fairy tails and vampires. I can't express how much I've loved this series, diving into the books, and being taken away. In The Emerald Lily we get Sleeping Beauty, which is my favorite fairy tail, next to Beauty and the Beast.
WOW! I didn’t think Ms. Cross could surprise me anymore then I’ve already been in this series, but she did. I was not expecting the mind-blowing and extraordinary moments delivered throughout the story and that introduction gripped me and gave a taste of what is to come.
I loved Mikhail who is the Captain of the Bloodguard, a renegade vampire group and Princess Vilhelmina Dragomir who has been cursed and put into a blood sleep by the evil Queen.
Cross teases us throughout the book about a secret that Mikhail has been keeping as well as what our Fair Princess is to become in order to save the humans and vampires who have suffered under the evil Queen and her son’s rule. I was not expecting several of the heart-stopping moments or the secrets that came to life. Even when the final battle happens, we know in war not everyone comes out alive or unscathed, and those loses had me in tears.
I absolutely loved the story about how the hearthstone came to be. I loved seeing everyone come together; Cinderella ([b:The Black Lily|32172479|The Black Lily (Vampire Blood, #1)|Juliette Cross|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1494958553s/32172479.jpg|52808787]), Red Riding Hood ([b:The Red Lily|34413435|The Red Lily (Vampire Blood, #2)|Juliette Cross|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1494958841s/34413435.jpg|55516753]), Snow White ([b:The White Lily|36046438|The White Lily (Vampire Blood #3)|Juliette Cross|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1502812190s/36046438.jpg|57621190]), and now Sleeping Beauty. It all felt like a wonderful way to conclude. Loved the hidden secrets and was surprised by what Vihlemina becomes.
The Emerald Lily delivered on all fronts and concluded the series marvelously. I’m sad to see this series end, but wow what a way to end it all.
Rated: 5 Stars
*Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy provided by Entangled Publishing, LLC via NetGalley with the sole purpose of an honest review. All thoughts, comments and ratings are my own.
leabookjoy's review against another edition
5.0
French & English reviews
Une parfaite conclusion avec le conte de la Belle au bois dormant version vampire =)
Si j'ai un peu moins aimé les personnages de ce livre (un peu trop de tergiversations de la part de Mikhail concernant la romance ><), la conclusion de l'intrigue était juste parfaite !! Sans aucun spoiler, il y a de l'action, de la romance et une résolution haute en couleur <3
Coup de cœur pour la légende avec le dragon amoureux <3
J'avoue que j'aurais bien aimé un livre avec Rathbone =)
Bref, si vous aimez les histoires de vampire et les contes de fée sanglants, ce livre mais surtout cette série est pour vous =)
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A perfect conclusion with the vampire version of the tale of Sleeping Beauty =)
If I liked the characters of this book a little less (a little too much procrastination on the part of Mikhail concerning romance ><), the conclusion of the plot was just perfect !! Without any spoiler, there is action, romance and a colorful resolution <3
LOVE LOVE the legend with the dragon in love <3
I must admit that I would have liked a book with Rathbone =)
In short, if you like vampire stories and bloody fairy tales, this book but especially this series is for you =)
Une parfaite conclusion avec le conte de la Belle au bois dormant version vampire =)
Si j'ai un peu moins aimé les personnages de ce livre (un peu trop de tergiversations de la part de Mikhail concernant la romance ><), la conclusion de l'intrigue était juste parfaite !! Sans aucun spoiler, il y a de l'action, de la romance et une résolution haute en couleur <3
Coup de cœur pour la légende avec le dragon amoureux <3
J'avoue que j'aurais bien aimé un livre avec Rathbone =)
Bref, si vous aimez les histoires de vampire et les contes de fée sanglants, ce livre mais surtout cette série est pour vous =)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A perfect conclusion with the vampire version of the tale of Sleeping Beauty =)
If I liked the characters of this book a little less (a little too much procrastination on the part of Mikhail concerning romance ><), the conclusion of the plot was just perfect !! Without any spoiler, there is action, romance and a colorful resolution <3
LOVE LOVE the legend with the dragon in love <3
I must admit that I would have liked a book with Rathbone =)
In short, if you like vampire stories and bloody fairy tales, this book but especially this series is for you =)
bookishnicole's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing finale - like the avengers getting together.
morgrennacki's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
chllybrd's review against another edition
4.0
THE EMERALD LILY was the last book? How did I not realize that going in? We have read Juliette's take on Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White, but are you ready for Sleeping Beauty?
We were introduced to Vilhelmina in The Black Lily and knew that she became a prisoner of Queen Morgrid after the fact. THE EMERALD LILY is the story of her release, love story and her part in the Black Lily.
Mina and Mikhail's sexual attraction was instant. Mikhail awoke Mina with a kiss, how could it not be? W find out a lot about both characters throughout the book and it really did read like they were meant to be together. I can't say I was surprised by Mina's forwardness towards Mikhail, but with all she has been through it made sense that she would go for what she wanted instead of sitting by and letting things pass her by.
It was great to see all the characters together in the final book. The final revelations and battle kinda took me by surprise. The ending circumstances were a nice twist.
Although I totally missed the fact that THE EMERALD LILY was the last of the Vampire Blood series, I was very happy with the way it wrapped everything up. Book one, THE BLACK LILY, was by far my favorite of the series, but THE EMERALD LILY came in second and made me happy that I stuck with the story and saw the series to the end.
* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
We were introduced to Vilhelmina in The Black Lily and knew that she became a prisoner of Queen Morgrid after the fact. THE EMERALD LILY is the story of her release, love story and her part in the Black Lily.
Mina and Mikhail's sexual attraction was instant. Mikhail awoke Mina with a kiss, how could it not be? W find out a lot about both characters throughout the book and it really did read like they were meant to be together. I can't say I was surprised by Mina's forwardness towards Mikhail, but with all she has been through it made sense that she would go for what she wanted instead of sitting by and letting things pass her by.
It was great to see all the characters together in the final book. The final revelations and battle kinda took me by surprise. The ending circumstances were a nice twist.
Although I totally missed the fact that THE EMERALD LILY was the last of the Vampire Blood series, I was very happy with the way it wrapped everything up. Book one, THE BLACK LILY, was by far my favorite of the series, but THE EMERALD LILY came in second and made me happy that I stuck with the story and saw the series to the end.
* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
daniela_endless_tbr's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/6.
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5.
Loved this series so much.
I liked Mina and her nature but i wasn't expecting her to have that kind of magic. It was amazing when she finally figured out what she was capable of.
I loved Mikhail and how honestly he never stood a chance to Mina. He awoke her from a deep slumber with a blood kiss and that was it. Mina knew who he was to her and there was no stopping her.
I liked how the secrets finally came out and the reaction to it. Moreover i loved seeing all the people from previous books come together to beat the evil Queen.
I wish we had more books in the series for Dimitri, Mikhail's brother, and Grant & Katya but i still have 2 more series by Juliette to read so i can't complain.
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5.
Loved this series so much.
I liked Mina and her nature but i wasn't expecting her to have that kind of magic. It was amazing when she finally figured out what she was capable of.
I loved Mikhail and how honestly he never stood a chance to Mina. He awoke her from a deep slumber with a blood kiss and that was it. Mina knew who he was to her and there was no stopping her.
I liked how the secrets finally came out and the reaction to it. Moreover i loved seeing all the people from previous books come together to beat the evil Queen.
I wish we had more books in the series for Dimitri, Mikhail's brother, and Grant & Katya but i still have 2 more series by Juliette to read so i can't complain.
bewoelkt_aber_heiter's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! This last installment of the Vampire Blood-series just blew my mind! The Emerald Lily was full of sweet romance between two strong and passionate characters, insane plot twists (that I would never have seen coming!) and breathtaking suspense and action scenes. A beautiful ending to a great series, alltough there are so many more characters - like Dmitri, Katya or Riker - that deserve their own story.
Mit The Emerald Lily gelingt Juliette Cross ein fantastischer Abschluss ihrer Vampire Blood-Reihe. Der vierte Band ist bereits auf den ersten Seiten sehr action- und spannungsreich und setzt als (lockere) Märchen-Adaption von Dornröschen an, als Prinzessin Mina von Mikhail, dem Captain der Bloodguard, aus einem tiefen Schlaf geweckt und gerettet wird. Die Anziehung zwischen den beiden Protagonisten ist von Anfang an vorhanden, doch Mikhail fühlt sich der Bloodguard und seinen persönlichen Rachemotiven verpflichtet. So ist es diesmal Mina, die um Mikhail zu kämpfen beginnt. Obwohl sie als Charakter in den vergangenen Bänden und auch zu Beginn von The Emerald Lily eher zaghaft und sensibel wirkt, offenbart Mina nun eine kämpferische und starke Seite an sich, die mich sehr überrascht hat und sie zu einer meiner Lieblingsfiguren der Reihe gemacht hat. Mikhail steht ihr in Sachen Stärke und Dominanz in nichts nach.
Der übergreifende Handlungsstrang der Revolution wird hier in einem fulminanten Showdown zu Ende gebracht, der mit einem – von mehreren – für mich absolut überraschenden und genialen Plot Twist aufwartet. Dabei werden endlich einmal alle vier Paare sowie die liebgewonnen Nebencharaktere zusammengeführt, sodass wir einige tolle Szenen mit den Pärchen der vorherigen Bände erleben können. Zudem werden einige wirklich interessante Nebencharaktere, v. a. aus den Reihen der Bloodguard, neu eingeführt, die wahnsinnig viel Potenzial für kommende Bände hätten – schade, dass es vorerst wohl keine weiteren geben wird.
Alles in allem hat dieser letzte Band noch einmal alles vereint, was die Reihe unterhaltsam macht: eine Märchen-Adaption, die nicht zu nahe am Original bleibt und dadurch originell ist, gemischt mit Romantic Fantasy in einer Welt, in der sich eine Revolution gegen die Vampir-Monarchie erhebt, welche vier Paare zusammenführt, die nicht nur ihre Liebe finden, sondern gemeinsam am Ende das Gute siegen lassen. Es lohnt sich, bei Band 1 The Black Lily anzufangen!
Mit The Emerald Lily gelingt Juliette Cross ein fantastischer Abschluss ihrer Vampire Blood-Reihe. Der vierte Band ist bereits auf den ersten Seiten sehr action- und spannungsreich und setzt als (lockere) Märchen-Adaption von Dornröschen an, als Prinzessin Mina von Mikhail, dem Captain der Bloodguard, aus einem tiefen Schlaf geweckt und gerettet wird. Die Anziehung zwischen den beiden Protagonisten ist von Anfang an vorhanden, doch Mikhail fühlt sich der Bloodguard und seinen persönlichen Rachemotiven verpflichtet. So ist es diesmal Mina, die um Mikhail zu kämpfen beginnt. Obwohl sie als Charakter in den vergangenen Bänden und auch zu Beginn von The Emerald Lily eher zaghaft und sensibel wirkt, offenbart Mina nun eine kämpferische und starke Seite an sich, die mich sehr überrascht hat und sie zu einer meiner Lieblingsfiguren der Reihe gemacht hat. Mikhail steht ihr in Sachen Stärke und Dominanz in nichts nach.
Der übergreifende Handlungsstrang der Revolution wird hier in einem fulminanten Showdown zu Ende gebracht, der mit einem – von mehreren – für mich absolut überraschenden und genialen Plot Twist aufwartet. Dabei werden endlich einmal alle vier Paare sowie die liebgewonnen Nebencharaktere zusammengeführt, sodass wir einige tolle Szenen mit den Pärchen der vorherigen Bände erleben können. Zudem werden einige wirklich interessante Nebencharaktere, v. a. aus den Reihen der Bloodguard, neu eingeführt, die wahnsinnig viel Potenzial für kommende Bände hätten – schade, dass es vorerst wohl keine weiteren geben wird.
Alles in allem hat dieser letzte Band noch einmal alles vereint, was die Reihe unterhaltsam macht: eine Märchen-Adaption, die nicht zu nahe am Original bleibt und dadurch originell ist, gemischt mit Romantic Fantasy in einer Welt, in der sich eine Revolution gegen die Vampir-Monarchie erhebt, welche vier Paare zusammenführt, die nicht nur ihre Liebe finden, sondern gemeinsam am Ende das Gute siegen lassen. Es lohnt sich, bei Band 1 The Black Lily anzufangen!