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honeybeegarden's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
agentmozell's review
4.0
I read up to book four or five and the manga back in high school (like 14 years ago) and I was feeling nostalgic the other day and got myself the omnibus.
It’s cheesy and corny now, but I don’t hate it. It’s def not on par with some of my favorite books, but I’m giving it four stars cause I can’t really do 3.5.
I liked this for nostalgic reasons and because each book is a quick, lighthearted read. Yes Raven can be a bit annoying, but aren’t most teenagers who feel like an outcast?
People rating this one star have me dead because it’s a book marketed for a younger audience for sure.
It’s cheesy and corny now, but I don’t hate it. It’s def not on par with some of my favorite books, but I’m giving it four stars cause I can’t really do 3.5.
I liked this for nostalgic reasons and because each book is a quick, lighthearted read. Yes Raven can be a bit annoying, but aren’t most teenagers who feel like an outcast?
People rating this one star have me dead because it’s a book marketed for a younger audience for sure.
slothkela's review
5.0
I read this book and only these three of the series in middle school it's been years since I picked it up but I'm rereading it as a 25 year old, it jut brings me back to when I was younger in my goth phase (I'm still into alternative style) and I'm actually working on picking up the rest of the series because I NEVER finished it. I just love this series so much i can't wait to finish the whole thing after all of these years ♡
wheretheautumnsings's review
4.0
Oh. My. Goth. I would have loved to have this book when I was a teenager!
literaryk's review
2.0
TL;DR some teenage dreams should stay in the past
I recalled liking this series in middle school and often citing it as a better alternative to Twilight when it first came out. I couldn't remember if I had finished the series,so when I saw all the books on a free cart, I pounced.
That might have been a mistake.
Honestly, this book (which is the first 3 combined) would have gotten 1 star, but the author was a comedian first, so I'm chalking it up to a sort of parody/ode to vampire romances. Not to mention, I did finish it.
This series is like Disney tried to make a gothy detective comedy series by combining a 2000s Hot Topic catalog with a fan fiction of an 12 year old boy crazy girl. It's cringy, y'all, but easy to read; mildly fun to follow; and for us who grew up wanting to be goth in the 2000s, a cute little walk down memory lane. It may even make it to my classroom library because I'm sure somebody will eat this up.
I recalled liking this series in middle school and often citing it as a better alternative to Twilight when it first came out. I couldn't remember if I had finished the series,so when I saw all the books on a free cart, I pounced.
That might have been a mistake.
Honestly, this book (which is the first 3 combined) would have gotten 1 star, but the author was a comedian first, so I'm chalking it up to a sort of parody/ode to vampire romances. Not to mention, I did finish it.
This series is like Disney tried to make a gothy detective comedy series by combining a 2000s Hot Topic catalog with a fan fiction of an 12 year old boy crazy girl. It's cringy, y'all, but easy to read; mildly fun to follow; and for us who grew up wanting to be goth in the 2000s, a cute little walk down memory lane. It may even make it to my classroom library because I'm sure somebody will eat this up.
booknerdswift's review
5.0
It was great. Raven's a Goth, who isn't afraid to speak up.
In book one, she heads up to the mansion to see if the rumors are true. She soon meets Alexander, in which he invites her over. In the end, Raven falls in love and finds out that the rumors are true.
In book two, Alexander and his butler, Jameson, leave 'Dullsville'. Raven being Raven, she head out to find Alexander. In the process, she meets someone who's like Alexander. Jagger follows Raven, knowing she'd lead him to Alexander. When Raven finds him, he tells her why he left and what Jagger wants.
In book three, Alexander and Raven aren't just trying to get Jagger to leave. They're trying to get his sister to leave as well. Raven soon finds out that they want Trever, the school bully, and when she tries to warn him, he doesn't believe her. In the end Alexander and Raven win, but end up finding out that Jagger and Luna's little brother is here now.
This is a great book. I recommend it to anyone who likes vampires and adventure.
In book one, she heads up to the mansion to see if the rumors are true. She soon meets Alexander, in which he invites her over. In the end, Raven falls in love and finds out that the rumors are true.
In book two, Alexander and his butler, Jameson, leave 'Dullsville'. Raven being Raven, she head out to find Alexander. In the process, she meets someone who's like Alexander. Jagger follows Raven, knowing she'd lead him to Alexander. When Raven finds him, he tells her why he left and what Jagger wants.
In book three, Alexander and Raven aren't just trying to get Jagger to leave. They're trying to get his sister to leave as well. Raven soon finds out that they want Trever, the school bully, and when she tries to warn him, he doesn't believe her. In the end Alexander and Raven win, but end up finding out that Jagger and Luna's little brother is here now.
This is a great book. I recommend it to anyone who likes vampires and adventure.
theballadofgrace's review
2.0
I'm suddenly regretting buying this volume instead of buying the books separately. I desperately want to stop reading this series because of the over dramatic storyline, stereotypical characters, and wooden romance. But because I hate wasting my money, I'm currently forcing myself to read this.
I would've sold this at a Book-Off store or something, but unfortunately the corner got folded, and they only accept near-perfect condition books. But back to the book, I suggest you just buy the books separately. The series isn't all too fantastic at all. Right now, I'm basically annoyed by Raven's and Alexander's "romance" when they've only known each other for less that 24-hours.
If you're looking for a good romantic series with lots of twists and turns, suspense, and wonderful plot lines, I suggest reading Vampire Academy or Blue Bloods.
Update (4/11/2011)
The book does get a tiny bit better in Vampireville. Especailly the part with Luna and Jagger in it, but I didn;t like the first three books enough to want to continue reading. Sorry. :/
I would've sold this at a Book-Off store or something, but unfortunately the corner got folded, and they only accept near-perfect condition books. But back to the book, I suggest you just buy the books separately. The series isn't all too fantastic at all. Right now, I'm basically annoyed by Raven's and Alexander's "romance" when they've only known each other for less that 24-hours.
If you're looking for a good romantic series with lots of twists and turns, suspense, and wonderful plot lines, I suggest reading Vampire Academy or Blue Bloods.
Update (4/11/2011)
The book does get a tiny bit better in Vampireville. Especailly the part with Luna and Jagger in it, but I didn;t like the first three books enough to want to continue reading. Sorry. :/
sophilozophy's review
1.0
Raven is not you typical blond cheerleader who fits in with everybody. She wears black which makes her an outcast who has one friend that she can really rely on. Since she was a little girl, she has dreamed about becoming a vampire, but never thought that they really existed.
This book embraces the traditional vampire folklore which means they can't be around garlic or go out during the day. They also turn into bats and sleep in coffins.
Schreiber has a tendency to play up the Goth stereotype too much and I had a hard time imagining the characters being 16. It's a quick, fun and simple book.
This book embraces the traditional vampire folklore which means they can't be around garlic or go out during the day. They also turn into bats and sleep in coffins.
Schreiber has a tendency to play up the Goth stereotype too much and I had a hard time imagining the characters being 16. It's a quick, fun and simple book.
stronlibrarianvibes's review
4.0
My love of vampires and teen fiction drew me to this book, and I'm glad it did. It's a very quick read--I think I finished it in a week. The author creates characters that are light-hearted, and she highlights many high school stereotypes. While this is clearly written for a younger audience, I found it enjoyable. I'm continuing with the series; the other books are much shorter (in fact, this book is a compilation of the first three books in the series).