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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
I can only hope that this is not the end of the series. I feel empty and a little unsatisfied with the ending of this book but that's just because it left me wanting more. I'm definitely not ready for this series to come to an end!
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
While Pike's Thirst/Last Vampire series isn't your traditional YA vampire series, it's definitely entertaining (at least in my opinion). The series follows a five-thousand year old vampire named Sita who is definitely bad-ass, but can also be a bit cold-hearted and well, inhuman, sometimes. She's grown throughout the series though and she seems a bit more compassionate with each book though, so that's good.
The Sacred Veil follows Sita, Seymore, Matt, and the rest of the gang on a quest to find a very important artifact that played a role in Sita's past and is important to keep out of evil hands. Throughout the story we get some flashbacks of a few different significant events in Sita's life and in the present they try to track down the Veil and those who seek to take control of it.
While I enjoyed reading this, in particular the flashbacks, it didn't feel like the story was as thought out as the previous novels and for that reason I didn't enjoy it as much. While Pike is known for twists and turns within this series, and sometimes they seem like attempts to back-track and change the story to take it in a new direction, this novel felt a little random at times. I wasn't even entirely sure by the end of it what Sita's role in the whole scenario really was. She's told she is the "key to saving the world". But how? Why? That was never really explained. That part of the plot was just kind of all over the place.
I did like how Pike tied together a few loose ends from previous novels in the series. Even though I don't really think he necessarily intended to go in the direction the story went in, I do like that he found a way to make sense of some of the seemingly jumbled plots from previous books. I'm not sure if Pike really has a direction he's going in with this series, but I have a feeling he doesn't and is just trying to keep Sita's character alive as long as possible. This isn't really a bad thing per se, but it might make the overarching plot for the series seem directionless at times.
Overall this was a good book if you're a fan of the series and are attached to the characters. I wouldn't say that this is one of my favorite series or anything, but it has a unique vibe to it that's hard to explain but mostly has to do with Pike's writing style and the spiritual (non-religious) undertones. This vibe is probably what keeps me coming back more than anything else. That and the cliff-hanger endings! lol Speaking of which: At least Sita wasn't killed off again. lol But, I don't want Matt to cease existing either! No! But seriously...I doubt that will happen. I think the whole "Abomination" thing will probably be the next storyline. Who knows, maybe Matt will become the enemy. Although I really hope not. :(
The Sacred Veil follows Sita, Seymore, Matt, and the rest of the gang on a quest to find a very important artifact that played a role in Sita's past and is important to keep out of evil hands. Throughout the story we get some flashbacks of a few different significant events in Sita's life and in the present they try to track down the Veil and those who seek to take control of it.
While I enjoyed reading this, in particular the flashbacks, it didn't feel like the story was as thought out as the previous novels and for that reason I didn't enjoy it as much. While Pike is known for twists and turns within this series, and sometimes they seem like attempts to back-track and change the story to take it in a new direction, this novel felt a little random at times. I wasn't even entirely sure by the end of it what Sita's role in the whole scenario really was. She's told she is the "key to saving the world". But how? Why? That was never really explained. That part of the plot was just kind of all over the place.
I did like how Pike tied together a few loose ends from previous novels in the series. Even though I don't really think he necessarily intended to go in the direction the story went in, I do like that he found a way to make sense of some of the seemingly jumbled plots from previous books. I'm not sure if Pike really has a direction he's going in with this series, but I have a feeling he doesn't and is just trying to keep Sita's character alive as long as possible. This isn't really a bad thing per se, but it might make the overarching plot for the series seem directionless at times.
Overall this was a good book if you're a fan of the series and are attached to the characters. I wouldn't say that this is one of my favorite series or anything, but it has a unique vibe to it that's hard to explain but mostly has to do with Pike's writing style and the spiritual (non-religious) undertones. This vibe is probably what keeps me coming back more than anything else. That and the cliff-hanger endings! lol Speaking of which: At least Sita wasn't killed off again. lol But, I don't want Matt to cease existing either! No! But seriously...I doubt that will happen. I think the whole "Abomination" thing will probably be the next storyline. Who knows, maybe Matt will become the enemy. Although I really hope not. :(
Alright so this book me quite some time to finish and there is a reason for it. I feel the book lost track of what I feel the series was all about. A female vampire. But this book was more about the government and it's conspiracues, spaceships, and espionage. While it fits in other books I feel it didn't quite pain put in this one. Honestly half the time I was too busy trying to figure out what was going on, when Sita would have a flash back at the end. And speaking of the end, of course it left it hanging, but I think Sita for maybe a good reason was being utterly selfish. So with that being said, I'm going to have to give this 3 stars and claim it as my least favorite book of the series.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
love this series, i really wish there was more books
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence, Blood, Murder
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I don't know how he does it, each book gets better than the last one. I was so surprised in the direction this one went. There have already been vampires(of course), aliens, time-traveling, meeting Krishna. Yet the newest twist in Sita's personal history was a jaw dropper.
Anyone who has not read these books, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??? READ THE SERIES !!!
Anyone who has not read these books, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??? READ THE SERIES !!!
I want more, more, more!
Sita has had my heart since I met her. Her spunk, wit, and most importantly, her love, empathy, and compassion makes for the perfect lead character. If you haven’t started this series yet, you should!
In this book, Sita must confront someone who she fought against in the past, but barely got away from. Unfortunately, she blocked her memories from the past event and must unlock them to confront the evils she’s facing now.
I loved hearing more stories about Krishna! In this book we get to read about another memory Sita has with Krishna and Yaksha. There’s something in the memories of Krishna that makes me smile when I read them.
I can’t say enough good about this series! But with the good, there is one big sad part...I’m not ready to say goodbye to Sita
Sita has had my heart since I met her. Her spunk, wit, and most importantly, her love, empathy, and compassion makes for the perfect lead character. If you haven’t started this series yet, you should!
In this book, Sita must confront someone who she fought against in the past, but barely got away from. Unfortunately, she blocked her memories from the past event and must unlock them to confront the evils she’s facing now.
I loved hearing more stories about Krishna! In this book we get to read about another memory Sita has with Krishna and Yaksha. There’s something in the memories of Krishna that makes me smile when I read them.
I can’t say enough good about this series! But with the good, there is one big sad part...I’m not ready to say goodbye to Sita