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adeleinwanderland's review against another edition
4.0
Sama se divím, jak moc mě to baví. Snad to Rose a Dimitrijovi výjde, i když teda pochybuju. Smrt Masona mě opravdu vytočila, protože jsem ho svým způsobem měla ráda. Nemůžu se dočkat, až začnu další díl! :D
the_world_of_a_bookaholic's review against another edition
4.0
Oh man, it's incredible how fast I'm going over these books!!!
Such a guilty pleasure and such addictive, felt like a bite from a Moroi.
What else can I say, Rosa is such a great character and I love her relationship with Lissia. More than that, I love Rosa and Dimitri's chemistry. I was sorry about Mason, it was so abrupt though that I had to read again what had happend.
Then there's Adrian, I'm still uncertain about him. My thoughts about him were correct, about why he was able to do what he did, but who knows how things will develop? Will there be a love triangle with Rosa and Dimitri? They can't escape each other, and what Dimitri said at the end, was pretty easy to understand what he plans to do to her and with her.
But I'm here for it.
I still hate you Gab, for making me read these books, but I love you for the same reason XD
Such a guilty pleasure and such addictive, felt like a bite from a Moroi.
What else can I say, Rosa is such a great character and I love her relationship with Lissia. More than that, I love Rosa and Dimitri's chemistry. I was sorry about Mason, it was so abrupt though that I had to read again what had happend.
Then there's Adrian, I'm still uncertain about him. My thoughts about him were correct, about why he was able to do what he did, but who knows how things will develop? Will there be a love triangle with Rosa and Dimitri? They can't escape each other, and what Dimitri said at the end, was pretty easy to understand what he plans to do to her and with her.
But I'm here for it.
I still hate you Gab, for making me read these books, but I love you for the same reason XD
applypie's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
tellietegan's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
faithtrustpixiedust's review against another edition
4.0
Most of this book was actually quite boring. Very little happens; it was all just Rose just running around being angry. It wasn't really bad though. The characters are all fairly consistent and feel believable. The situations are a tad unrealistic, but not to the point that they're cringeworthy. Honestly, it was the very ending that actually made this book enjoyable. It was quite emotional and I admit, I shed a tear.
My biggest issue with this series so far is the friendship between Rose and Lissa. Everyone says that they're the best of friends, and that their friendship is a great part of the series but I'm so confused. What friendship? This book seems to use its social hierarchy problems to show how hard it is for two Dhampir to have a relationship or how the Moroi need to start using their magic for defense. But what about the power and emotional reliability imbalance between Rose and Lissa? Rose is struggling with PTSD the entire book and Lissa is spending all her time with her boyfriend, and when she's not with Christian, she's whining about something or other, never giving Rose a chance to reciprocate the vulnerability. Because her entire being is dedicated to Lissa's needs, she neglects her own. The series seems to be leaning towards resolving this issue, but as is, this friendship is very toxic.
And honestly, Lissa doesn't even have a character. She's just whatever the scene needs her to be most of the time. Rose may be super annoying but at least I know who she is.
Read this review and more on my blog here!
My biggest issue with this series so far is the friendship between Rose and Lissa. Everyone says that they're the best of friends, and that their friendship is a great part of the series but I'm so confused. What friendship? This book seems to use its social hierarchy problems to show how hard it is for two Dhampir to have a relationship or how the Moroi need to start using their magic for defense. But what about the power and emotional reliability imbalance between Rose and Lissa? Rose is struggling with PTSD the entire book and Lissa is spending all her time with her boyfriend, and when she's not with Christian, she's whining about something or other, never giving Rose a chance to reciprocate the vulnerability. Because her entire being is dedicated to Lissa's needs, she neglects her own. The series seems to be leaning towards resolving this issue, but as is, this friendship is very toxic.
And honestly, Lissa doesn't even have a character. She's just whatever the scene needs her to be most of the time. Rose may be super annoying but at least I know who she is.
Read this review and more on my blog here!
bucketofgrass's review against another edition
out of everything that made me want to cry in this book, the thing that really got me was rose being on the plane, asking for her mom, and just breaking down. i’ve been in a place of grief, losing a friend, and needing my mom, and it just hit so close to home. i cried so hard for rose and for mason. this book GOT ME
talynwhitaker's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
songbird_713's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5