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eesh25's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 Stars
I had a proper review planned for this in my head. But I just finished the second book in this series, which has me ticked off, and I have a bitch of a headache from binge-watching White Collar (again) so I'm gonna keep this to-the-point.
This book is about a girl named Colby. One day, while she's going home through the woods in the dark (because she's just that smart), she gets attacked and finds out she had turned into a half vampire. But half vampires are considered an abomination by the vamp society so she has to make a case to prove that she deserves to live.
Now, I'm gonna be straight: there's nothing new or deep about this book. The writing is acceptably fine and the narrative is funny, making this an entertaining read.
And that's basically what this book is: a short, light and entertaining read. You won't finish this book feeling amazed or itching for the second book. You'll most likely read it and go, huh, that was kinda fun, and then move on. The book could be quite cheesy and the story is nothing special.
Maybe I'm being a bit harsh (I blame the second book) so I'll say that it did make me laugh and I enjoyed reading it. The protagonist was often annoying but I was able to look past it because she was also the thing that made the book fun.
The main critique I wanted to talk about was the scene when Colby finds out she's undead. It was horrible. Seriously, no one seemed to have any reaction. Colby herself was more concerned about her new pale complexion and how drinking blood was totally gross. I always start a book at five start and that scene made the rating drop straight to three.
Overall, this was a fun read and that's what I recommend it for. But don't read the sequel. I'm not writing a full review for the sequel but I'll give you a non-spoiler glimpse.
Thomas: Hey Colby, you okay?
Colby: *storms off in a rage* *How dare he be concerned! He thinks I'm weak. I'm not weak. Thomas is an asshole! I'm never talking to him!*
That's basically it (it's getting 1 star). Safe to say, I hated Colby. She was always making stupid assumptions, she was self-absorbed, vain, inconsiderate, bratty, about as mature as a 5-year-old, and dumber than a sac of potatoes. Also safe to say, I'm not reading the third, and last, book.
So yeah, you can check this book out but unless you absolutely adore it, I don't recommend the sequel.
peridot936's review
4.0
Braced to Bite by Serena Robar was a really good read. I won a copy off of Goodreads. I really enjoyed this book and found it a interesting twist on half-blood vampires and the vampire society. This book follows Colby Blanchard, a 16 year old Captain of the Cheer leading squad and shoe-in for homecoming queen. Then everything changes when Colby is attacked by a Vampire and changed into a half-blood. Suddenly Colby no longer fits in, in either the vampire world where she is shunned or the human world, which has no clue what's going on. She finds herself put on trial in front of the Vampire Tribunal to defend her eternal life. If the tribunal rules against her she will be "relieved of her Undead Status." She also finds herself falling for a vampire while struggling with her crush on Aidan, the star football player.
I really enjoyed this book, and also enjoyed getting to know the author in Super Secret Author Confessions Volume one. I would recommend this book to any fan of vampire and supernatural stories.
I really enjoyed this book, and also enjoyed getting to know the author in Super Secret Author Confessions Volume one. I would recommend this book to any fan of vampire and supernatural stories.
xoxotawnydee's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 Stars
"You silly, vapid, frivolous child!!"
I was so glad when I came across that quote in the book because let's face it, Colby Blanchard is exactly that description. And yet.. she's so smart. Which is why I couldn't bring myself to like her. At all. How can you let brains like that go to waste on clothes and whether or not you can lose six pounds so you can stay on the top of the cheerleading pyramind? It was almost like two completely different characters. The girl who was obsessed with looking pretty and tanned and not wanting to wear her headgear fangs [that her dad made specifically for her because he felt guilty for having her canines pulled when she was younger] all because they gave her a lisp. Compare that to the girl who gave that spiel about Darwin's 'survival of the fittest' ideology. Two completely different people.
Another thing that bothered me about this book was the fact that she walks into the house after being missing for two days and she drinks her mother's blood. DRINKS HER MOTHER'S BLOOD AND THEN SEALS THE WOUND WITH HER SALIVA and her parents don't freak out. Like at all. I mean, her aunt is all "oh I've seen this before. You have no blood pressure and you're cold and you're pale with yellow eyes and Oh! No heart beat. Been there, done that. You're a vampire." And the parents just go along with it. Like they wouldn't freak out if their sixteen year old daughter turned into a vampire.
"Well, technically you're dead."
Overall it got 2.5 stars because while I didn't particularly favor the book, I know I would have liked it when I was younger. Like twelve. But the vanity of this chick... I have never met anyone that irritating in my entire life. And not a single one of the cheerleaders I've ever known has acted like that. So I would recommend it to the younger crowd, but I think it loses it's charm after about fourteen, fifteen years old.
Review also published on my blog, Sunshine Reviews
"You silly, vapid, frivolous child!!"
I was so glad when I came across that quote in the book because let's face it, Colby Blanchard is exactly that description. And yet.. she's so smart. Which is why I couldn't bring myself to like her. At all. How can you let brains like that go to waste on clothes and whether or not you can lose six pounds so you can stay on the top of the cheerleading pyramind? It was almost like two completely different characters. The girl who was obsessed with looking pretty and tanned and not wanting to wear her headgear fangs [that her dad made specifically for her because he felt guilty for having her canines pulled when she was younger] all because they gave her a lisp. Compare that to the girl who gave that spiel about Darwin's 'survival of the fittest' ideology. Two completely different people.
Another thing that bothered me about this book was the fact that she walks into the house after being missing for two days and she drinks her mother's blood. DRINKS HER MOTHER'S BLOOD AND THEN SEALS THE WOUND WITH HER SALIVA and her parents don't freak out. Like at all. I mean, her aunt is all "oh I've seen this before. You have no blood pressure and you're cold and you're pale with yellow eyes and Oh! No heart beat. Been there, done that. You're a vampire." And the parents just go along with it. Like they wouldn't freak out if their sixteen year old daughter turned into a vampire.
"Well, technically you're dead."
Overall it got 2.5 stars because while I didn't particularly favor the book, I know I would have liked it when I was younger. Like twelve. But the vanity of this chick... I have never met anyone that irritating in my entire life. And not a single one of the cheerleaders I've ever known has acted like that. So I would recommend it to the younger crowd, but I think it loses it's charm after about fourteen, fifteen years old.
Review also published on my blog, Sunshine Reviews
belalucy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
this is the first time i've read this book since 6th grade but i adore it just as much
baileysarah's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
thestarman's review
4.0
"Jeez, you'd thing dying would grant you some small privileges, but noooooo."
4 word review: Delightful dental-deficient dhamphir
One of the better juvenile/YA vampire books I've experienced. A slightly... different... protagonist, with a good sense of humor. The story is interesting and funny, without being completely over-the-top. And the heroine is no Mary Sue.
Check this one out if you're tired of all those girl-becomes-vampire books that take themselves far too seriously. The book seems aimed at the lower-to-middle age YA readership, but even as an adult I give it 4 stars (and I'm a meanie).
4 word review: Delightful dental-deficient dhamphir
One of the better juvenile/YA vampire books I've experienced. A slightly... different... protagonist, with a good sense of humor. The story is interesting and funny, without being completely over-the-top. And the heroine is no Mary Sue.
Check this one out if you're tired of all those girl-becomes-vampire books that take themselves far too seriously. The book seems aimed at the lower-to-middle age YA readership, but even as an adult I give it 4 stars (and I'm a meanie).
romajoy's review
3.0
this book is a fast read. i finished reading it in about 3hours or so. :) Cute story.