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mooncxrx's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
miii_'s review against another edition
4.0
The second book...mhm...quite good story.
I like this sister more than sunny. Maybe for my taste the love story developed a bit fast.
But I like the ending, because the end is quite interessting. I also like the story maybe I deducted a star, because the story is a bit boring ...there is something lacking...more adventure maybe?
To say something positive! I think her character is a typical character of a 16 year old girl not like the first book where I often thought: ' Is she 16 ? '
The second book has less jokes but also less lame jokes so I really enjoyed the jokes even if this book isn't that funny than the first. But just my opinion everyone can laugh about different stuff, right?
So, I like the book!
I like this sister more than sunny. Maybe for my taste the love story developed a bit fast.
But I like the ending, because the end is quite interessting. I also like the story maybe I deducted a star, because the story is a bit boring ...there is something lacking...more adventure maybe?
To say something positive! I think her character is a typical character of a 16 year old girl not like the first book where I often thought: ' Is she 16 ? '
The second book has less jokes but also less lame jokes so I really enjoyed the jokes even if this book isn't that funny than the first. But just my opinion everyone can laugh about different stuff, right?
So, I like the book!
knallen's review
3.0
This one took an interesting format in the form of Rayne's blog/diary. It was an entertaining, easy, fun read but again overall fairly immature. It leaned heavily on Whedon world again. The writing was subpar imo but again it's a fun entertaining read and I'm onto the next one in the series.
operasara's review
5.0
Stake That (A Blood Coven Vampire Novel) by Mari Mancusi is the second book in the Blood Coven Vamire series. It follows Rayne (sister of Sunny and lover of vampires) as she finds out that she is a Vampire Slayer. While she initially balks at the idea she agrees to help find out what has been going on with a vampire who is trying to take out Magnus (Sunny's boyfriend).
This second book in the series continues it's success as a comedic paranormal romance. Told in blog and diary format Rayne's voice is hysterical. Her adventures as a new slayer who finds herself working with a very hot vampire are both hysterical and engrossing leading to a book that makes you both laugh out loud and care about the characters who have emotional depth. This is one of the funniest books I've read in a long time and it's the best in it's genre (YA comedic paranormal romance).
Appropriateness: Rayne is a self proclaimed bad girl, she's a goth who smokes and drinks (although is never drunk) and talks about having sex (but never actually does), sneaks out, uses a fake and wants to be a vampire. All of her bad girl behavior is shown to be a cover for how scared and upset she is on the inside because of being deserted by her father. There is no sex (but there is a very steamy kissing scene) and no drugs. Even with the bad behavior I wouldn't worry about giving this book to a middle schooler. I would rate the interest level at 13+
This second book in the series continues it's success as a comedic paranormal romance. Told in blog and diary format Rayne's voice is hysterical. Her adventures as a new slayer who finds herself working with a very hot vampire are both hysterical and engrossing leading to a book that makes you both laugh out loud and care about the characters who have emotional depth. This is one of the funniest books I've read in a long time and it's the best in it's genre (YA comedic paranormal romance).
Appropriateness: Rayne is a self proclaimed bad girl, she's a goth who smokes and drinks (although is never drunk) and talks about having sex (but never actually does), sneaks out, uses a fake and wants to be a vampire. All of her bad girl behavior is shown to be a cover for how scared and upset she is on the inside because of being deserted by her father. There is no sex (but there is a very steamy kissing scene) and no drugs. Even with the bad behavior I wouldn't worry about giving this book to a middle schooler. I would rate the interest level at 13+
puzumaki's review
2.0
The book is simple and littered with cliches, much like the first book. The vampires are completely unbelievable, as well as the relationships. I thought I'd give it a try though, curious to see if the author could make it work introducing the slayer. Teen girls might enjoy it, but I've read much better literature for YA such as PC Cast regarding this topic.
doodleb58's review against another edition
3.0
This continues the very unusual story of two very different sisters. Again it's a quick easy read.
inkstainx's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
briarsreviews's review
5.0
Mari Mancusi's 2nd novel in the Blood Coven Vampire series is an excellent read.
I fell in love with this series when I was much, much younger than I am now (aka high school era), but rereading this series has made me fall in love with Mari all over again. And with the introduction of Once Upon a Vampire into this series (kind of...it's in the same universe, so it's the same series, I geuss?) I had to go back and reread to get a feel of these books again (and just because I love them. I can't help it!).
This book is full of sassy, snarky teenage angst with a splash of vampires, blood and comedy. It may be labelled YA, but it's a great read for anyone who doesn't want something that is going to make your brain explode. It's an easy read with a fast yet simple plot and it's absolutely delightful. I was hooked when I first read them, and I'm hooked reading them yet again. Mari has a great style and tone in her writing that makes it really easy to read her books, fall in love with the characters and stay interested.
I find these stories have an easy to follow plot and it's well thought out. It doesn't get boring since it keeps moving as a fast yet leisurely pace. They are thoroughly enjoyable at any age, and don't require any advanced theorizing. This book follows Rayne's story, and it's a wonderful read and continuation of this series. It's a definite recommendation from me!!
Keep in mind - this series is narrated by sassy, silly teenagers who over exaggerate life's problems (like any other teenager, let's be honest guys. I thought the world was going to end in high school too when everything didn't go perfect!). So, you've been warned!! It's not a serious adult novel, it's a fun YA novel that adults can read and enjoy as well.
Overall, this series is fun! I really hope Mari continues on writing more books within this universe because it's nice reading something light-hearted and sweet!
Five out of five stars.
I fell in love with this series when I was much, much younger than I am now (aka high school era), but rereading this series has made me fall in love with Mari all over again. And with the introduction of Once Upon a Vampire into this series (kind of...it's in the same universe, so it's the same series, I geuss?) I had to go back and reread to get a feel of these books again (and just because I love them. I can't help it!).
This book is full of sassy, snarky teenage angst with a splash of vampires, blood and comedy. It may be labelled YA, but it's a great read for anyone who doesn't want something that is going to make your brain explode. It's an easy read with a fast yet simple plot and it's absolutely delightful. I was hooked when I first read them, and I'm hooked reading them yet again. Mari has a great style and tone in her writing that makes it really easy to read her books, fall in love with the characters and stay interested.
I find these stories have an easy to follow plot and it's well thought out. It doesn't get boring since it keeps moving as a fast yet leisurely pace. They are thoroughly enjoyable at any age, and don't require any advanced theorizing. This book follows Rayne's story, and it's a wonderful read and continuation of this series. It's a definite recommendation from me!!
Keep in mind - this series is narrated by sassy, silly teenagers who over exaggerate life's problems (like any other teenager, let's be honest guys. I thought the world was going to end in high school too when everything didn't go perfect!). So, you've been warned!! It's not a serious adult novel, it's a fun YA novel that adults can read and enjoy as well.
Overall, this series is fun! I really hope Mari continues on writing more books within this universe because it's nice reading something light-hearted and sweet!
Five out of five stars.
rayne's review
3.0
I enjoyed this book especially since it was written by Rayne - lol! The only thing I found distracting was the way the blogs were written. I like world building and character development and this writing style omits this. Don't get me wrong her blogs are detailed enough that the story flows but as a 16 year old blog writer can only reveal so much. Anyway - let's see about these girls that growl...