23 reviews for:

Risking Immortality

Alyson Root

3.7 AVERAGE

ampmet83's review

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

heylie's review

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

soupsreads's review

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

jhobbs2020's review

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

ashleylynnauthor's review

fast-paced

3.0

notblooberry's review

the writing is not for me

bobbishives's review

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Complicated

3.0

hardrich's review

adventurous emotional hopeful 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

4.0

morganthebee's review

5.0

Forget everything you know about vampires, because Alyson Root is going to turn it on its head in Risking Immortality. Vampires are born, not made; they don’t drink human blood; and, in order to reach their full potential and become immortal, they must find and bond with their soulmate before they turn 30. If they aren’t able to find their mate in time they’ll go mad, and no vampire has returned from that madness. 

 

The story begins on Amelia Loch’s 29th birthday.  As the third of seven siblings in one of the oldest and most influential vampiric families, she’s the only one (except the youngest) who hasn’t found their mate. Her family is terrified they’ll lose her, and her siblings are determined to help their beloved sister find her mate no matter what it takes. Through Amelia’s eyes, we venture out into the world of vampires and right into one of the clubs she owns to celebrate her birthday and, her family hopes, find her mate. It’s here that we get our meet cute, with Amelia seeing Erin for the first time, and she just can’t resist teasing her a bit. The connection is instant and Amelia is drawn to the feisty bartender, but there’s one problem: Erin is human. 

 

The vampire community is wonderfully accepting and romantic, and Amelia’s family embodies that, with her caring parents and (mostly) supportive siblings. I think I fell in love with Erin myself through Amelia’s eyes, and I couldn’t get enough of Lucille, the sister Amelia loves to hate. The banter between the two sisters, and between Amelia and Erin, is top notch. The resulting adventure is fun, with a little angst and a lot of spice. I loved every minute, and I can’t wait for what comes next! 

vi_for_violence's review

3.0

2.5 stars

This was a bit of an odd read with a lot of glaring plot holes in how the "vampires" in this universe operate. I wasn't expecting a lot going in and that's kinda what I got.

Honestly, I can't even bring myself to add it to my vampire shelf because it is so far removed from that. I think the author could have called them literally anything else and it wouldn't have changed the story at all.