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midnightbookgirl's review against another edition
4.0
I'm really going to need more books in this series!
lil_starz33's review against another edition
2.0
I feel like I’ve read this book before….and oh wait, I have! Pike has already done the whole alien/time traveling blah blah blah nonsense. Does he think his readers are retarded and can’t remember or something? Also, how many times is this freaking story going to end?! What, are we on the third ending or something? I liked that he brought it back and tried to make it available to a new generation of vampire fans, however, this latest attempt just makes me annoyed that I wasted my time and money on what I thought would be a good story. All I got were rehashed story lines, a bunch of crap that doesn’t make any sense, and an open-ended ending that makes me think there will be yet another installment to this never-ending series. This book is a loss. Feel free to ignore and you won’t be missing anything from the series.
angelahayes's review against another edition
4.0
3 ½ Stars
The book/series has quite an original premise, with interesting and somewhat quirky characters, and a well-crafted storyline. This has a fast, action-packed plot- which makes it quite a quick and easy read. There is some mystery, a little suspense, drama, and plenty of intrigue.
So, if you love paranormal, fantasy, vampires, young adult stories, with action and adventure, then this is definitely the story/series for you!
Thank you, Christopher Pike!
The book/series has quite an original premise, with interesting and somewhat quirky characters, and a well-crafted storyline. This has a fast, action-packed plot- which makes it quite a quick and easy read. There is some mystery, a little suspense, drama, and plenty of intrigue.
So, if you love paranormal, fantasy, vampires, young adult stories, with action and adventure, then this is definitely the story/series for you!
Thank you, Christopher Pike!
jason_as's review against another edition
1.0
A summary of my opinion of the series by volume: YAY, yay I suppose, meh, Yay, BOO. What a useless pile of garbage; I fully expected this book to be useless when it was announced because the series has had 3 logical, well-made endings so far and I knew this was pushing Pike’s luck. At least Thirst 3 was relatively justified by the follow-up and greatness of Thirst 4. But there’s not really setup in this book for more stuff; it’s just like…a mishmash of different stories, and Sita being alternately super-emo and super-philosophically spiritual. I think Pike just got bored and spliced together a few short stories he wrote into this book to make it seem like it had a point/plot; like, there’s A) the Nazi plotline, B) the Veronica stuff, C) the Krishna stuff, and D) stupid freaking
Instead of really following up on the events of the last book, Sita and company kinda flounce around for awhile and do basically nothing but often remember/think about/read about stuff that happened in the past that are meant to be So Super Important, but mostly in the end come off as flimsy flotsam. And the way the flashbacks are parsed out is very awkward structurally. “So, A happened. Now I’m telling my friends about the events of A.” Or occasionally, “A happened. But during A, I was forced to recall the events of B. Oh, and these memories are being transmitted to my friends after/as the reader reads them.” Also, they kinda seem like Pike wants to write a historical fiction novel but realizes he doesn’t really have the skill for it so saddled his most popular property with a big font of nothing.
What else? Characterization: lol, he’s already given the characters development in past books; why do they need any more? Occasionally, Pike will also have an awkward “Hey, events from previous books. Exciting-sounding, eh? Buy them, yes.” No he doesn’t use those words, but that’s pretty much the gist.
Like, seriously, Pike. Stop trying to run your series into the ground. The ending of Thirst 2 mostly made up for the stupidity of the alien ish. I already talked about 3 & 4. Now, technically the ending of this book also is ambiguous (and wholly unoriginal given past events) in a desperate attempt to sequel-bait. But no. Just no. I won’t say it’s the worst Pike ever; at the very least, Witch World is wholly unengaging and nonsensical, and all of its characters suck. But “not his absolute worst” is not a recommendation.
Comparing possible endings to the series:
Great: “It matters not, Sita. Stay or go, you will always be with me.” His words heal my last shred of doubt. I have faith. It doesn’t matter what I decide.
Pretty Good: When the sun is at its peak, I lie down on the copper sheets. The magnets draw out my aura. The magic begins.
Ugh: I honestly don’t know what I’m going to do next.
Pre-Reading Thoughts: Hmm...after The Last Vampire 3/Thirst 1 I thought the series could have been properly ended there. Then after The Last Vampire 6/Thirst 2 I thought that would be a perfect ending. Then came Thirst 3 which felt meandering and superfluous, but Thirst 4 justified the former book's existence (though T3 still deserved to be heavily edited) and also had a perfect ending. So...I'm excited I guess? Pike is milking the cow like crazy, but to be fair Thirst as a whole is better than 90+% of his other books. The only other books that come up to its level when it's at its peak are Falling and The Season of Passage.
Spoiler
aliens and time-travelling again. Pike, your aliens are almost always stupid, and Sita’s already encountered two stupid species of aliens. Just leave them alone. Why is he forcing Krishna into a stupid alien plot?Instead of really following up on the events of the last book, Sita and company kinda flounce around for awhile and do basically nothing but often remember/think about/read about stuff that happened in the past that are meant to be So Super Important, but mostly in the end come off as flimsy flotsam. And the way the flashbacks are parsed out is very awkward structurally. “So, A happened. Now I’m telling my friends about the events of A.” Or occasionally, “A happened. But during A, I was forced to recall the events of B. Oh, and these memories are being transmitted to my friends after/as the reader reads them.” Also, they kinda seem like Pike wants to write a historical fiction novel but realizes he doesn’t really have the skill for it so saddled his most popular property with a big font of nothing.
What else? Characterization: lol, he’s already given the characters development in past books; why do they need any more? Occasionally, Pike will also have an awkward “Hey, events from previous books. Exciting-sounding, eh? Buy them, yes.” No he doesn’t use those words, but that’s pretty much the gist.
Like, seriously, Pike. Stop trying to run your series into the ground. The ending of Thirst 2 mostly made up for the stupidity of the alien ish. I already talked about 3 & 4. Now, technically the ending of this book also is ambiguous (and wholly unoriginal given past events) in a desperate attempt to sequel-bait. But no. Just no. I won’t say it’s the worst Pike ever; at the very least, Witch World is wholly unengaging and nonsensical, and all of its characters suck. But “not his absolute worst” is not a recommendation.
Comparing possible endings to the series:
Spoiler
Best: "You came all the way here just to see if I was happy?"/"Yes." His eyes are kind as he looks at me for the last time. "Your happiness is all that matters to me. Remember me, Sita." Then he walks away and I never see him again. But I never forget him. Krishna.Great: “It matters not, Sita. Stay or go, you will always be with me.” His words heal my last shred of doubt. I have faith. It doesn’t matter what I decide.
Pretty Good: When the sun is at its peak, I lie down on the copper sheets. The magnets draw out my aura. The magic begins.
Ugh: I honestly don’t know what I’m going to do next.
Pre-Reading Thoughts: Hmm...after The Last Vampire 3/Thirst 1 I thought the series could have been properly ended there. Then after The Last Vampire 6/Thirst 2 I thought that would be a perfect ending. Then came Thirst 3 which felt meandering and superfluous, but Thirst 4 justified the former book's existence (though T3 still deserved to be heavily edited) and also had a perfect ending. So...I'm excited I guess? Pike is milking the cow like crazy, but to be fair Thirst as a whole is better than 90+% of his other books. The only other books that come up to its level when it's at its peak are Falling and The Season of Passage.
colibookworm's review against another edition
1.0
What a waste of time. If only i could go back and not read this book. Nothing really happens in this book and the ending is left so open you are wondering if he forgot a few pages.
zomblex's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-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
3.75
maramvp's review against another edition
5.0
HOW COULD YOU END A BOOK LIKE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's the biggest cliff-hanger ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There's no way she would end up killing Matt I don't believe she would give up meeting Krishna and everyone else. When Joel came in I thought it was Joel Drake the FBI agent from the first book but when it turned out it wasn't I was so sad. Finally Sita and Matt told each other they love one another but what if she ended up killing him? WE WILL NEVER KNOW! I've thought about it for hours and I truly believe she would give up Rama and Lalita for all of the other people and amazing journeys she experienced as a vampire. Frau Cia really creped me out. She was like the monster you used to think was under your bed. When Sita felt sorrows and pain I felt them too which was crazy. I cried every time something bad happened. This book has been my life and I love it soo much!
That's the biggest cliff-hanger ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There's no way she would end up killing Matt I don't believe she would give up meeting Krishna and everyone else. When Joel came in I thought it was Joel Drake the FBI agent from the first book but when it turned out it wasn't I was so sad. Finally Sita and Matt told each other they love one another but what if she ended up killing him? WE WILL NEVER KNOW! I've thought about it for hours and I truly believe she would give up Rama and Lalita for all of the other people and amazing journeys she experienced as a vampire. Frau Cia really creped me out. She was like the monster you used to think was under your bed. When Sita felt sorrows and pain I felt them too which was crazy. I cried every time something bad happened. This book has been my life and I love it soo much!
lohn's review against another edition
5.0
Series Rating: (5 ⭐️ average)
Thirst #1 ★★★★★
Thirst #2 ★★★★★
Thirst #3 ★★★★★
Thirst #4 ★★★★★
Thirst #5 ★★★★★
Thirst #1 ★★★★★
Thirst #2 ★★★★★
Thirst #3 ★★★★★
Thirst #4 ★★★★★
Thirst #5 ★★★★★
diaryofabookahloic's review against another edition
4.0
review up on http://thedairyofabookholic.blogspot.com/ on December 16th
myntop's review
5.0
Wow, just wow! My head is left spinning after the latest installment of Thirst. I started the book thinking perhaps this was the final book in the story. I can honestly say that I sincerely hope it isn't after finishing it. This book drew me in faster and keep me more interested than book 4. I was drawn to Sita's memories and cried over the heartbreak she was forced to witness. This series is truly an amazing part of the vampire genre.