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anzuk's review against another edition
5.0
The Rift Walker Y U HAVE TO END???
And ugh the next book is coming out in September! And it has a cover! And it seems amazing! And it’s the final book in the series!!!
Ugh so much pressure!! How am I supposed to handle all this?
Breathe Anzu, breathe. All will be well!!!
Oh gosh I love this series! I guess this gives me an excuse to act like a mindless fangirl. Or mostly swoon over Gareth, cheer for Adele and yell at Cesare and Flay.
Yep, that’s what happened throughout the book. This and wiping tears from my eyes because of all those sweet emotional moments between Gareth and Adele.
Favorite book couple ever!!
Oh, and Colonel Anhalt is added to my favorite characters list as well. The problem is that I keep on reading his name as Colonel Asshat. So that’s what he is for me now. Asshat. Sorry bro, you had it coming.
But he sure is an amazing character. I admire him so much and I’m happy that he’s on the Greyfriar’s side.
Another thing that I love about this series is the take on vampires. Vampires in this world are gruesome creatures. They are monsters; their cruelty does not know limits. Even Gareth is no different than the rest of his people. The scene where he slaughtered and fed on the men who attacked them in the temple was frightening. But I loved it because it shows their true nature. They are not pampered rich creatures that hunt for sex and feed off stored blood. They don’t get smitten and turn into domesticated pets. They are wild, they kill, they plot and they conquer. Humans are mere cattle for them.
And Adele understands this perfectly. Only a powerful woman could face a partner such as Gareth. This is why I think that all those spoiled and weak heroines who fall in love with so called vampires are a bunch of trash. A frightened little girl could never understand the depth of such a relationship. Their mind could never process such a thing. They would probably be in shock, then clank up and the story would end there.
You probably got who I’m talking about. If not, the previous image should make it clear enough.
I actually live in Alexandria myself and I wish I could witness Adele leading the kingdom (of course it will be a kingdom) with Greyfriar by her side. That would totally make my day.
Hell, that would totally make my life!
I can’t wait to get my hands on [b: The Kingmakers|13417066|The Kingmakers (Vampire Empire, #3)|Clay Griffith|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1343648904l/13417066._SX50_.jpg|18742039]!!
And ugh the next book is coming out in September! And it has a cover! And it seems amazing! And it’s the final book in the series!!!
Ugh so much pressure!! How am I supposed to handle all this?
Breathe Anzu, breathe. All will be well!!!
Oh gosh I love this series! I guess this gives me an excuse to act like a mindless fangirl. Or mostly swoon over Gareth, cheer for Adele and yell at Cesare and Flay.
Yep, that’s what happened throughout the book. This and wiping tears from my eyes because of all those sweet emotional moments between Gareth and Adele.
Favorite book couple ever!!
Oh, and Colonel Anhalt is added to my favorite characters list as well. The problem is that I keep on reading his name as Colonel Asshat. So that’s what he is for me now. Asshat. Sorry bro, you had it coming.
But he sure is an amazing character. I admire him so much and I’m happy that he’s on the Greyfriar’s side.
Another thing that I love about this series is the take on vampires. Vampires in this world are gruesome creatures. They are monsters; their cruelty does not know limits. Even Gareth is no different than the rest of his people. The scene where he slaughtered and fed on the men who attacked them in the temple was frightening. But I loved it because it shows their true nature. They are not pampered rich creatures that hunt for sex and feed off stored blood. They don’t get smitten and turn into domesticated pets. They are wild, they kill, they plot and they conquer. Humans are mere cattle for them.
As he walked away from her, Adele took guilty pleasure in the fact that he was once again the man she knew, despite the heavy price.
And Adele understands this perfectly. Only a powerful woman could face a partner such as Gareth. This is why I think that all those spoiled and weak heroines who fall in love with so called vampires are a bunch of trash. A frightened little girl could never understand the depth of such a relationship. Their mind could never process such a thing. They would probably be in shock, then clank up and the story would end there.
You probably got who I’m talking about. If not, the previous image should make it clear enough.
I actually live in Alexandria myself and I wish I could witness Adele leading the kingdom (of course it will be a kingdom) with Greyfriar by her side. That would totally make my day.
Hell, that would totally make my life!
I can’t wait to get my hands on [b: The Kingmakers|13417066|The Kingmakers (Vampire Empire, #3)|Clay Griffith|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1343648904l/13417066._SX50_.jpg|18742039]!!
jordynbbarnes's review against another edition
2.0
as much as i loved the first one, i was frequently bored by this storyline... i hope book 3 ends this series on a high note, like it started with.
skyzinnia's review against another edition
3.5
3.5
Not that I didn't know this going in, but it has lots of old English words I keep having to Google. That's not necessarily bad, as it's expanding my vocabulary and matches where and when the book is set, but it interrupts the flow a bit when I have to look something up every couple chapters. If you are used to books set in this time, that probably won't be a problem for you, though.
It's a little irritating how Americans are portrayed. "His loud, American voice boomed." And how uncivilized they keep saying he is because he's from America. Things like that.
This probably isn't a problem for anyone else, but I detest multiple wives. I don't want to read about it at all, so I rounded it down a star.
There were some pretty crazy and exciting plot twists!
I like the story quite a bit, and the character development is amazing. I can't say much else without spoilers, but it's exciting and worth the read.
Not that I didn't know this going in, but it has lots of old English words I keep having to Google. That's not necessarily bad, as it's expanding my vocabulary and matches where and when the book is set, but it interrupts the flow a bit when I have to look something up every couple chapters. If you are used to books set in this time, that probably won't be a problem for you, though.
It's a little irritating how Americans are portrayed. "His loud, American voice boomed." And how uncivilized they keep saying he is because he's from America. Things like that.
This probably isn't a problem for anyone else, but I detest multiple wives. I don't want to read about it at all, so I rounded it down a star.
There were some pretty crazy and exciting plot twists!
I like the story quite a bit, and the character development is amazing. I can't say much else without spoilers, but it's exciting and worth the read.
rora114's review
4.0
Still enjoying the story, though the continuous theme of men knowing what's best for a woman, even her own thoughts, is getting pretty damn tiring.
ria_mhrj's review against another edition
3.0
The Rift Walker didn't quite capture the same magic as The Greyfriar did for me, maybe because it suffered from 'book two in a trilogy ennui', but I am still in awe of the world building and the scope of the narrative. The relationship between Greyfriar and Adele was beautifully developed in this book, with some really lovely dialogue between the two. I love a seemingly doomed romance and things couldn't possibly be more impossible for the pair, so it will be very interesting to see what direction the trilogy's conclusion will take.
earsore's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
3.75
amyiw's review against another edition
5.0
4 1/2
Something pulled me back to these characters this week. The first book was slow to start and a bit boring. It had me worrying that the next might be same. It wasn't. The first book does all the set up for the 2nd so we don't need the work up and slow feel. Instead it starts out quick and stays that way throughout. There is usually a few story lines going but you know the characters and they will cross, you can see it coming, so you don't feel like there is no reason or that it is set up.
I started reading this one night, put it down about 1/3 of the way through and read the rest the next day. It was great. The reason I give it only 4 1/2 stars is that it is incomplete and leaves you hanging in many ways. The last book did that but only to a small degree. The main story felt like it was complete. Here there are many loose ends and the main story is just at a major point. So this felt more like a half story. Since my understanding is that the stories all finish in the next book, I think I'll like it even more. (Update, I just finished book 3 and do like this one more because of it)
Could I stop here? No not really, you want the rest of the story. I'm already reading it. So be ready to read the next book too. If it were more complete I may have given it a 5 star.
Something pulled me back to these characters this week. The first book was slow to start and a bit boring. It had me worrying that the next might be same. It wasn't. The first book does all the set up for the 2nd so we don't need the work up and slow feel. Instead it starts out quick and stays that way throughout. There is usually a few story lines going but you know the characters and they will cross, you can see it coming, so you don't feel like there is no reason or that it is set up.
I started reading this one night, put it down about 1/3 of the way through and read the rest the next day. It was great. The reason I give it only 4 1/2 stars is that it is incomplete and leaves you hanging in many ways. The last book did that but only to a small degree. The main story felt like it was complete. Here there are many loose ends and the main story is just at a major point. So this felt more like a half story. Since my understanding is that the stories all finish in the next book, I think I'll like it even more. (Update, I just finished book 3 and do like this one more because of it)
Could I stop here? No not really, you want the rest of the story. I'm already reading it. So be ready to read the next book too. If it were more complete I may have given it a 5 star.
a_chickletz's review against another edition
3.0
I'm gonna admit, this book was not as good as book one. I will say this because the fighting chapters bored me. My eyes just kind of glossed right over the characters and what they were doing during those scenes. Then again, reading while you're sick in bed isn't the greatest time to read a book.
Gareth and Adele are a great couple, but their relationship kind of fizzled out. I feel that when a couple gets too clingy too soon, it leaves me nothing to look forward to in the later books. Theirs is something I want to see, but not right now?
I feel that there wasn't enough focus on the vampire villains. I didn't really care for the scenes that involved Senator Clark - unless he was directly involved, because I find he's such a shit of a guy. I really hope that Gareth and he have a face-off.
I'm still gonna read the next book. Hopefully there is more focus on the vampires.
Gareth and Adele are a great couple, but their relationship kind of fizzled out. I feel that when a couple gets too clingy too soon, it leaves me nothing to look forward to in the later books. Theirs is something I want to see, but not right now?
I feel that there wasn't enough focus on the vampire villains. I didn't really care for the scenes that involved Senator Clark - unless he was directly involved, because I find he's such a shit of a guy. I really hope that Gareth and he have a face-off.
I'm still gonna read the next book. Hopefully there is more focus on the vampires.
shoelessgirl's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars. This series is really let down by the romance. I like the world building, the basic plot, and I like the leads when they're apart and not pining. James Marsters is a good narrator, but pronounces some words very oddly.
mountainblue's review against another edition
4.0
I read the whole trilogy without pause and finished it too quickly for my liking. This series turned into a surprising gem and I can't wait to reread it. All I can say is, if you like books about vampires with slight twist on the vampire myth, humans battling with the vampires for the survival of the human race, a masked hero, a kickass heroine, interesting new take on magic, slow-build romance, steampunk and the Victorian era then this book is for you.
Just a quick heads up...this series has clean romance but you can definitely feel the slow development of respect and trust turned into passion here. I just felt a little deprived for not seeing that long awaited passion expressed fully in all its glory. Apart from that, it was an excellent story full of heart-pounding action that kept me at the edge of my seat, beautiful and yet believable romance and I confess... I fell in love with the hero.
Just a quick heads up...this series has clean romance but you can definitely feel the slow development of respect and trust turned into passion here. I just felt a little deprived for not seeing that long awaited passion expressed fully in all its glory. Apart from that, it was an excellent story full of heart-pounding action that kept me at the edge of my seat, beautiful and yet believable romance and I confess... I fell in love with the hero.