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janetted's review
5.0
Can I tell you how long I've been waiting for this book? Since June 13, 2011 when I finished Bring on the Night, WVMP #3. Okay that might not be entirely true, because during the time between last June & this release, Jeri Smith-Ready was writing Let It Bleed, WVMP #3.5. No matter what, when you love something this much any wait feels too long.
There're what seem to be a billion vampire stories out there; each writer puts his or her own spin on the species. The WVMP vamps are some of my absolute favorite, because they have your typical vampire things - immortal, drink blood, freakishly strong, can't go out in the sun - as well as some of your not so typical - compulsions and being chronologically stuck in the decade they're turned. They've got a skewed view of reality and have to make it through life without calling attention to themselves. Pair this with Jeri Smith-Ready's amazing flare for storytelling and smart writing style, and it's a total win. The radio station setting is genius (so much good music!), there's tons of action, and the cast of characters provides range and depth like even some of the most critcially acclaimed literature. I absolutely love the situations they find themselves in, often times hilarious but sometimes tragic.
This book was in one word satisfying. It's the perfect conclusion to the WVMP series, and it's totally in sync with the tone and flow of the previous books. I always fear for the books I've placed up on pedestals, because there's so much pressure for them to deliver. This is the 10th book I've read by this author, and you'd think by now I'd learn to put my trust issues aside. Never once has she let me down, and if anything Lust for Life exceeded my expectations. I had SO MANY FEELINGS while reading this book. I laughed, I cried, I sang songs in my head, I yelled and then I laughed and cried some more.
Part of what makes these books so special is how the characters become so real. They seem like people you'd meet on the street, get to know, become friends with. It makes me want to hang out with Jeremy when he's pulling his shift in the middle of the night, just listening to some tunes. I can imagine Franklin standing at his desk sharpening ALL THE PENCILS. I'm so sad to say goodbye to these characters, but I know I'll be rereading and revisiting them often.
So this is probably where you wonder how I can write this whole review without mentioning Ciara & Shane. LOL In an effort not to go all fangirly and spoil (I usually give away too much when I gush), I'm just going to say I love their forever. It's perfect and wonderful and everything they deserve to have. But you really need to read Lust for Life to see just how they get there.
There're what seem to be a billion vampire stories out there; each writer puts his or her own spin on the species. The WVMP vamps are some of my absolute favorite, because they have your typical vampire things - immortal, drink blood, freakishly strong, can't go out in the sun - as well as some of your not so typical - compulsions and being chronologically stuck in the decade they're turned. They've got a skewed view of reality and have to make it through life without calling attention to themselves. Pair this with Jeri Smith-Ready's amazing flare for storytelling and smart writing style, and it's a total win. The radio station setting is genius (so much good music!), there's tons of action, and the cast of characters provides range and depth like even some of the most critcially acclaimed literature. I absolutely love the situations they find themselves in, often times hilarious but sometimes tragic.
This book was in one word satisfying. It's the perfect conclusion to the WVMP series, and it's totally in sync with the tone and flow of the previous books. I always fear for the books I've placed up on pedestals, because there's so much pressure for them to deliver. This is the 10th book I've read by this author, and you'd think by now I'd learn to put my trust issues aside. Never once has she let me down, and if anything Lust for Life exceeded my expectations. I had SO MANY FEELINGS while reading this book. I laughed, I cried, I sang songs in my head, I yelled and then I laughed and cried some more.
Part of what makes these books so special is how the characters become so real. They seem like people you'd meet on the street, get to know, become friends with. It makes me want to hang out with Jeremy when he's pulling his shift in the middle of the night, just listening to some tunes. I can imagine Franklin standing at his desk sharpening ALL THE PENCILS. I'm so sad to say goodbye to these characters, but I know I'll be rereading and revisiting them often.
So this is probably where you wonder how I can write this whole review without mentioning Ciara & Shane. LOL In an effort not to go all fangirly and spoil (I usually give away too much when I gush), I'm just going to say I love their forever. It's perfect and wonderful and everything they deserve to have. But you really need to read Lust for Life to see just how they get there.
krisrid's review
5.0
This has been one of my absolute favourite paranormal series'. I love vampire books when they're well done, and this series has changed and grown and kept me surprised all the way through.
Knowing this was the final book that would wrap up the series, I wondered where Ciara and Shane would end up. The author had an exciting plan for the last book, and there is no shortage of drama suspense and scary moments for these characters.
I admit that I was briefly concerned whenCiara and Shane suddenly became human again because that wouldn't have been where I'd have gone with the story. But the author knew what she was doing, and by the end I was just fine with how things ended up. She knows her characters, and she created a very strong ending for the series.
This is the final book in a four-book series, so if you are interested, you should really read the books in order [first book: Wicked Game] because this is a continuing story line and should be read in order.
The things I've loved most about this series are:
1) Ciara - her con-artist past and complete lack of belief in anything made her the perfect main character for the weird world she ends up in, and the perfect foil for everything that happens next.
2) Shane - is the polar opposite of Ciara, but manages to be the perfect mate for her. He is the sweetest vampire I've ever come across and it's nearly impossible not to fall in love with him.
3) The sarcastic humour that spans all the books in this series. Usually the snark comes from Ciara, but other characters get their opportunities to be sarcastically funny too, and its a great feature of this whole series that I loved.
If you like vampires and music, this series is a must-read. I loved every book and am only sorry that it's over, although I'm very happy with how the author wrapped everything up. It was perfect.
Knowing this was the final book that would wrap up the series, I wondered where Ciara and Shane would end up. The author had an exciting plan for the last book, and there is no shortage of drama suspense and scary moments for these characters.
I admit that I was briefly concerned when
This is the final book in a four-book series, so if you are interested, you should really read the books in order [first book: Wicked Game] because this is a continuing story line and should be read in order.
The things I've loved most about this series are:
1) Ciara - her con-artist past and complete lack of belief in anything made her the perfect main character for the weird world she ends up in, and the perfect foil for everything that happens next.
2) Shane - is the polar opposite of Ciara, but manages to be the perfect mate for her. He is the sweetest vampire I've ever come across and it's nearly impossible not to fall in love with him.
3) The sarcastic humour that spans all the books in this series. Usually the snark comes from Ciara, but other characters get their opportunities to be sarcastically funny too, and its a great feature of this whole series that I loved.
If you like vampires and music, this series is a must-read. I loved every book and am only sorry that it's over, although I'm very happy with how the author wrapped everything up. It was perfect.
suzjustsuz's review
4.0
4.5 stars. This was a wonderful conclusion to this series. What a wrap! She surprised me in the end, I didn't see it coming. :)
I liked that this book sewed up a lot of the issues and storyline from the other books. I liked that the protagonists went through so much, and changed so much, but still stayed true to who and what they are. I like that they found each other and stayed with each other, growing stronger together with each trial. I liked the music. I liked the Lemuria reference.
I love Dexter.
Good series, well written, consistent, engaging, heart warming, exciting, rock & roll, vampires... yeah.
I liked that this book sewed up a lot of the issues and storyline from the other books. I liked that the protagonists went through so much, and changed so much, but still stayed true to who and what they are. I like that they found each other and stayed with each other, growing stronger together with each trial. I liked the music. I liked the Lemuria reference.
I love Dexter.
Good series, well written, consistent, engaging, heart warming, exciting, rock & roll, vampires... yeah.
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review
5.0
Great story, and wonderful ending to this series. I held off reading this for a long time because I didn't want it to end *grin*.
This and other reviews can also be found on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews and were originally posted there.
Lust for Life is the fourth and last installment in the WVMP Radio series. I kept it unopened on my kindle for a very long time, because this is another series I just don’t want to end! The ending, however is absolutely perfect! There is still mystery, surprises, love, friendship, loyalty, courage and romance.
This and other reviews can also be found on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews and were originally posted there.
Lust for Life is the fourth and last installment in the WVMP Radio series. I kept it unopened on my kindle for a very long time, because this is another series I just don’t want to end! The ending, however is absolutely perfect! There is still mystery, surprises, love, friendship, loyalty, courage and romance.
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