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4.24 AVERAGE
4.24 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed this second installment in the series.
I love the slow burn forbidden romance we are getting in this series so far and I can't wait to see how it all progresses.
I enjoyed the characters and the relationships more in this book than in book 1 but I didn't feel that the plot was as strong, so I have given this the same 4 star rating I gave this book.
I love the slow burn forbidden romance we are getting in this series so far and I can't wait to see how it all progresses.
I enjoyed the characters and the relationships more in this book than in book 1 but I didn't feel that the plot was as strong, so I have given this the same 4 star rating I gave this book.
Oh, my god. That ending....it made me so happy but then so sad. How can a book be so beautiful and then so devastating. My heart is aching for Adrian. Sydney....WHY? What a great sequel to Bloodlines, carried on the new series beautifully and Mead’s writing is still amazing. AND Dimitri was in it as well!
This book was less about the Alchemists and more about Sydney and the relationships with those around her, including human and vampires alike. And we see Sydney kick some butt as she learns self-defence which includes Adrian *big grin*. There are interesting revelations in this book but I won’t tell as it will spoil the book.
The characters in this series are just as good as the ones in the VA academy. They’re all likeable in their own way and have little things about them that make them stand out as well. Although Sydney and Adrian are my favourite by a long run. They’re just so funny and they have some great moments in this book. Especially towards the end. They’re perfect for each other and I just wish they’d realize it. They make me smile so much my cheeks get sore.
Adrian was really smart in this book and it made me love him even more than I already did. And the car that he gets...I think I melted a little when I read that. A beautiful yellow mustang *sighs dreamily*, I’d prefer mine black but still....Anyway, onto Sydney, who is just as great in this book as she was in the first and in VA. She’s a lot more fun in this book and I like that side of her, it’s shows she can let loose a little. I also liked the fact that she’s becoming more comfortable around the moroi, makes her more endearing as a character.
I’m really looking forward to the next book to find out what happens between Sydney and Adrian because the ending of this book was kinda cruel and made me feel strong feelings towards Adrian at the time. This series is just as good as VA and Mead is making me fall in love with her world all over again with new and old characters.
This book was less about the Alchemists and more about Sydney and the relationships with those around her, including human and vampires alike. And we see Sydney kick some butt as she learns self-defence which includes Adrian *big grin*. There are interesting revelations in this book but I won’t tell as it will spoil the book.
The characters in this series are just as good as the ones in the VA academy. They’re all likeable in their own way and have little things about them that make them stand out as well. Although Sydney and Adrian are my favourite by a long run. They’re just so funny and they have some great moments in this book. Especially towards the end. They’re perfect for each other and I just wish they’d realize it. They make me smile so much my cheeks get sore.
Adrian was really smart in this book and it made me love him even more than I already did. And the car that he gets...I think I melted a little when I read that. A beautiful yellow mustang *sighs dreamily*, I’d prefer mine black but still....Anyway, onto Sydney, who is just as great in this book as she was in the first and in VA. She’s a lot more fun in this book and I like that side of her, it’s shows she can let loose a little. I also liked the fact that she’s becoming more comfortable around the moroi, makes her more endearing as a character.
I’m really looking forward to the next book to find out what happens between Sydney and Adrian because the ending of this book was kinda cruel and made me feel strong feelings towards Adrian at the time. This series is just as good as VA and Mead is making me fall in love with her world all over again with new and old characters.
This is a definite improvement over the nearly-plotless Bloodlines, and I like where it is going.
I feel the tension building up for the bigger overall arc, but it's happening so slowly, that it feels a bit fillerish. I mean, I was entertained and it is interesting to see everything develop so well and get to know Sydney and Adrian. And for one I also thought that since Jill was part of the reason for Sydney's story, then she'd be, oh I don't know, actually part of the story? But it seems the story is more focused on Sydney and the alchemists, and the potential romance between her and Adrian. I guess that's fine, but I do wish that it was better tied to Jill.
More focused review later.
More focused review later.
CAWPILE Breakdown:
Characters: 9
Atmosphere: 7
Writing: 7
Plot: 8
Intrigue: 6
Logic: 6
Enjoyment: 7
This book definitely explored Syndey and Adrian's relationship more. The ending killed me but I loved how everyone could see how hard Adrian was trying to impress her and spend time with her but Sydney was oblivious. I also love the contrast between this series and VA. Here we have the guy willing to risk everything and not care about the consequences (like Rose) and the girl being the cautious careful one (like Dimitri).
Characters: 9
Atmosphere: 7
Writing: 7
Plot: 8
Intrigue: 6
Logic: 6
Enjoyment: 7
This book definitely explored Syndey and Adrian's relationship more. The ending killed me but I loved how everyone could see how hard Adrian was trying to impress her and spend time with her but Sydney was oblivious. I also love the contrast between this series and VA. Here we have the guy willing to risk everything and not care about the consequences (like Rose) and the girl being the cautious careful one (like Dimitri).
Loved it loved it loved it! It was an awesome book that kept me laughing, squealing and gasping the whole way through!
