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snakeboba's review against another edition
5.0
What can I say about this?
I loved it. I loved it like the others. Pick it up now.
I loved it. I loved it like the others. Pick it up now.
thelibrarylady42's review against another edition
4.0
What I liked: The characters I have grown to love. Everyone is back in the final book. Zachary, Miranda Kieren, and Quincie. I have to admit I was a little angry when Smith introduced Zach and Miranda in book two. I wanted so badly to know what happened to Quincie and Kieren I had a lot of trouble getting into the second book. But I'm glad I gave them a chance. I love the idea of Miranda being redeemed but had a little trouble with the fact that no one was really angry with her. The one person who seemed to be really upset with her had their scene cut short. But more about that later. I liked the story and the forever battle between good and evil. I especially loved the memo's from Michael.
What I didn't like: "My girl" This is mostly a personal thing but I hate cutesy terms of endearment. They make me throw up a little in my mouth. Zach and Miranda use them excessively. It wasn't enough to make me dislike the book just cringe a little every time they used it. Another thing that sometimes bothered me was the abrupt way the chapters ended. I sometimes found myself wondering "wait what just happened?" I often had to go back and check to make sure I didn't miss anything.
Verdict: A fitting end to a romantic and enjoyable series. I truly enjoyed reading the series and am sad to see it come to an end.
What I didn't like: "My girl" This is mostly a personal thing but I hate cutesy terms of endearment. They make me throw up a little in my mouth. Zach and Miranda use them excessively. It wasn't enough to make me dislike the book just cringe a little every time they used it. Another thing that sometimes bothered me was the abrupt way the chapters ended. I sometimes found myself wondering "wait what just happened?" I often had to go back and check to make sure I didn't miss anything.
Verdict: A fitting end to a romantic and enjoyable series. I truly enjoyed reading the series and am sad to see it come to an end.
stlynch03's review against another edition
5.0
Probably the BEST book in the Tantalize series, other than Eternal. I couldn't put this book down AT ALL! The thing I loved about this book was that you got to see a bit of everyone in the book, even Quince though it wasn't even in her perspective. Such a great book :)
greenvillemelissa's review against another edition
5.0
Book #6 Read in 2013
Diabolical by Cynthia Leitich Smith (YA)
This is the fourth book in a young adult paranormal series. I read this book in a day so I guess that is telling of the fact that I love this series. In this book, the main focus returns to Zachary and Miranda. Zachary is a fallen angel who is earth bound and is the guardian angel of Quince, the vampire with the soul. Miranda is Zachary's true love and she is in a sort of heavenly limbo--reconciling herself with the evils that she did as a vampire queen. Since she can watch over those still on Earth, Miranda sees that Lucy, her best friend, has transferred to a new school that is sending off creepy vibes. She gets a message to Zachary to go and save Lucy. But to do so, Zachary puts himself and his friends at terrible risk. This school is hell. . . . literally.
I do not know if this series will have a book 5, but I hope it does. This series features great characters who have flaws but also great strength, interesting plots that involve good action and romance and the ability to keep readers hooked from beginning to end.
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Diabolical by Cynthia Leitich Smith (YA)
This is the fourth book in a young adult paranormal series. I read this book in a day so I guess that is telling of the fact that I love this series. In this book, the main focus returns to Zachary and Miranda. Zachary is a fallen angel who is earth bound and is the guardian angel of Quince, the vampire with the soul. Miranda is Zachary's true love and she is in a sort of heavenly limbo--reconciling herself with the evils that she did as a vampire queen. Since she can watch over those still on Earth, Miranda sees that Lucy, her best friend, has transferred to a new school that is sending off creepy vibes. She gets a message to Zachary to go and save Lucy. But to do so, Zachary puts himself and his friends at terrible risk. This school is hell. . . . literally.
I do not know if this series will have a book 5, but I hope it does. This series features great characters who have flaws but also great strength, interesting plots that involve good action and romance and the ability to keep readers hooked from beginning to end.
http://melissasbookpicks.blogspot.com
toastymaloney's review against another edition
3.0
I finished it. Hallelujah. It got much more interesting towards the end.
moonlit_mystic's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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
5.0
kkaste's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
melissapalmer404's review against another edition
5.0
Book #6 Read in 2013
Diabolical by Cynthia Leitich Smith (YA)
This is the fourth book in a young adult paranormal series. I read this book in a day so I guess that is telling of the fact that I love this series. In this book, the main focus returns to Zachary and Miranda. Zachary is a fallen angel who is earth bound and is the guardian angel of Quince, the vampire with the soul. Miranda is Zachary's true love and she is in a sort of heavenly limbo--reconciling herself with the evils that she did as a vampire queen. Since she can watch over those still on Earth, Miranda sees that Lucy, her best friend, has transferred to a new school that is sending off creepy vibes. She gets a message to Zachary to go and save Lucy. But to do so, Zachary puts himself and his friends at terrible risk. This school is hell. . . . literally.
I do not know if this series will have a book 5, but I hope it does. This series features great characters who have flaws but also great strength, interesting plots that involve good action and romance and the ability to keep readers hooked from beginning to end.
http://melissasbookpicks.blogspot.com
Diabolical by Cynthia Leitich Smith (YA)
This is the fourth book in a young adult paranormal series. I read this book in a day so I guess that is telling of the fact that I love this series. In this book, the main focus returns to Zachary and Miranda. Zachary is a fallen angel who is earth bound and is the guardian angel of Quince, the vampire with the soul. Miranda is Zachary's true love and she is in a sort of heavenly limbo--reconciling herself with the evils that she did as a vampire queen. Since she can watch over those still on Earth, Miranda sees that Lucy, her best friend, has transferred to a new school that is sending off creepy vibes. She gets a message to Zachary to go and save Lucy. But to do so, Zachary puts himself and his friends at terrible risk. This school is hell. . . . literally.
I do not know if this series will have a book 5, but I hope it does. This series features great characters who have flaws but also great strength, interesting plots that involve good action and romance and the ability to keep readers hooked from beginning to end.
http://melissasbookpicks.blogspot.com
demonsreadtoo's review against another edition
3.0
I’ve stuck with this series because I like to finish things once I start them, but I just don’t think these books are for me. I enjoyed Blessed more than the first two, but something about Diabolical just didn’t work for me. I’m not quite sure why the books in this series are alternating between present and past tense, but this one is written in present. There were also a lot of POV switches back and forth between three of the characters. Ditching the vampire plots for a demonic boarding school during this book did bring some interesting moments, but unfortunately, the romance took a back seat to the hellish game of survivor the characters were trapped in.
Read the full review at my blog, Demons Read Too
Read the full review at my blog, Demons Read Too
zigalayho's review
4.0
Diabolical is a romp through the world of were-animals, angels, demons, and all that is in between. Let it be known that this is the fourth in a series of books, but this is the first one that I have read. Also, I received this through NetGalley as an advanced read.
My first concerns are in the kindle formatting. There were many gaps, sentences that cut off and started on another line too quick, and no breaks in chapters. BUT, again, since this was advanced, I'm sure the publishers will work out any kinks in the ebook version before it's released.
In the beginning of the book, I found myself backtracking at times to keep up with who was talking. This comes from the switching back and forth between the main characters for the narration of the book. As I became accustomed to the switching, it was easier to follow.
I liked the characters; they were given enough personality to be believable. I loved this point of view on Heaven and Hell and the inhabitants of both. I won't ruin it for you, but the Afterlife for those who go up is very interesting. This is not a 'religious' book; no one has to worry about being offended by theology and such. This is a fun adventure in a different type of world.
I look at books to engage and entertain me; to sweep me away into someone else's lives and story. This book does just that - it entertains. Good book for 13/14 and up.
My first concerns are in the kindle formatting. There were many gaps, sentences that cut off and started on another line too quick, and no breaks in chapters. BUT, again, since this was advanced, I'm sure the publishers will work out any kinks in the ebook version before it's released.
In the beginning of the book, I found myself backtracking at times to keep up with who was talking. This comes from the switching back and forth between the main characters for the narration of the book. As I became accustomed to the switching, it was easier to follow.
I liked the characters; they were given enough personality to be believable. I loved this point of view on Heaven and Hell and the inhabitants of both. I won't ruin it for you, but the Afterlife for those who go up is very interesting. This is not a 'religious' book; no one has to worry about being offended by theology and such. This is a fun adventure in a different type of world.
I look at books to engage and entertain me; to sweep me away into someone else's lives and story. This book does just that - it entertains. Good book for 13/14 and up.