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mariahleona's review against another edition
4.0
I feel as they're are so many things happening! it keeps you reading, sometimes i find myself accuilly speaking to the picture as the author like "oh no! why'd do do that" ha ha great
slut4oatmilk's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
epearly's review against another edition
4.0
Really it's a 3.5, although four isn't much of a stretch. I was pleasantly surprised by how much Rose grew in this book, and I found myself liking her more easily than the first book. SPOILERS I only anticipated Mason's death the page before it happened, and it was a struggle not to cry. I will happily continue this series.
claire_huntley22's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
ing_har's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
melglueck's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
blessedwannab's review against another edition
4.0
Okay, as I heard this one was better then the first. I'm teetering around 3.5 stars. (Damn Goodreads for not offering half star ratings)
Beware, spoilers!
I liked Dmitri even more in this book, not surprisingly. I really really started to like Mason in this book, surprisingly. I never wanted Rose with Mason (I liked the idea of him and Mia), but his character really felt real to me. He was reckless and carefree... and fun. Needless to say, I sobbed. Rose's refusing to leave his body, and laying on him with the sword, I completely felt her pain. I was sad that he wasn't going to be a prevalent character in the next books.
I also love Christian, and I think him and Lissa are adorable.
I have to say that I'm getting so sick of the pounding in your head that dhampir have to be willing to give up everything to protect the Moroi. The whole mantra of 'They come first' is really pissing me off. I don't' understand why everyone is okay with forcing these kids to believe one race is more important then the other. I like Lissa, Christian, and Adrian. Hell I even like Mia... but why the hell are they so much more important in the grand scheme of things then Rose, Dmitri, and Mason are? It's creepy and screwed up and I feel like the whole concept of it is warped. The good news is that I think, or I suppose that I hope, that this becomes a plot point in the series because I'm sick of reading about how the Dhampir's give up everything because there's nobody more important then the Moroi.
okay, rant over... I liked it. I've already started Shadow Kiss.
Beware, spoilers!
I liked Dmitri even more in this book, not surprisingly. I really really started to like Mason in this book, surprisingly. I never wanted Rose with Mason (I liked the idea of him and Mia), but his character really felt real to me. He was reckless and carefree... and fun. Needless to say, I sobbed. Rose's refusing to leave his body, and laying on him with the sword, I completely felt her pain. I was sad that he wasn't going to be a prevalent character in the next books.
I also love Christian, and I think him and Lissa are adorable.
I have to say that I'm getting so sick of the pounding in your head that dhampir have to be willing to give up everything to protect the Moroi. The whole mantra of 'They come first' is really pissing me off. I don't' understand why everyone is okay with forcing these kids to believe one race is more important then the other. I like Lissa, Christian, and Adrian. Hell I even like Mia... but why the hell are they so much more important in the grand scheme of things then Rose, Dmitri, and Mason are? It's creepy and screwed up and I feel like the whole concept of it is warped. The good news is that I think, or I suppose that I hope, that this becomes a plot point in the series because I'm sick of reading about how the Dhampir's give up everything because there's nobody more important then the Moroi.
okay, rant over... I liked it. I've already started Shadow Kiss.
readingmissfroggy's review against another edition
3.0
I became really excited by the beginning of this book. It sounded like a lot would happen and that it would be awesome. In the end, maybe not as much happened as I thought it would but the ending was really good. Never do I cry because of a book or a movie or music or anything but the ending of this book made me come as close to crying as possible. I felt really sad and I still kind of do. I respect Richelle for that she can write this kind of stuff, that she isn't scared of it but still I wonder ''Why?''. Yet it also makes me really excited for the other parts of this series so I will stop writing this little review (which is more my opinion without saying anything specific about the book) and read the next installment. Go Rose!
xprincesskelsxx's review against another edition
3.0
i hated tasha in this book But not because of dimitri and her but because i just hated her .
I LOVED CHRISTIAN IN THIS BOOK
ADRIAN GETS INTRODUCED IN THIS BOOK AND ITS >>
HE IS PINING AFTER ROSE THOUGH AND DIMItri gets so jealous because its funny he keeps saying ADRIAN IS TOO OLD FOR HER WHEN HE HIMSELF IS 24 like and adrian is 21 . SORRY DIMITIRI BUT YOUR AGE GAP IS BIGGER THAN ADRIAN AND HERS .
I LOVED CHRISTIAN IN THIS BOOK
ADRIAN GETS INTRODUCED IN THIS BOOK AND ITS >>
HE IS PINING AFTER ROSE THOUGH AND DIMItri gets so jealous because its funny he keeps saying ADRIAN IS TOO OLD FOR HER WHEN HE HIMSELF IS 24 like and adrian is 21 . SORRY DIMITIRI BUT YOUR AGE GAP IS BIGGER THAN ADRIAN AND HERS .
maddywillow's review against another edition
4.0
I forgot how much I LOVED these books. The only thing that could make them better? MOVIES.