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liviiemarie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I liked this book, but it seemed to be lacking something. I can’t quite put my finger on what it felt like it was missing though. I still liked it. There was a bit in the middle that slowed down and made me pause the book for a bit. The ending seemed to come up really fast and then ended abruptly and wasn’t that satisfying. It does leave on a bit of a cliffhanger though I’m not sure I’m tempted enough to read the next book.
gems_17's review
4.0
I was pleasantly surprised with this book. I didn't have very high expectations going in, thinking that it would just be another basic vampire book (no shame in admitting that I consider these a guilty pleasure), but I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. The writing was great- detailed but not annoyingly so. All parts were engaging (no skip reading was needed on my part). The pace of events was natural, and I liked the characters- they were realistic and sensible. I would definitely recommend to any vampire book fans, but don't go in expecting explicit scenes. This book does have romance, but more of a slow burn and relationship building (which I very much liked).
fafi_02's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
sydjean_4's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this read! I love all the characters. At first I was thinking it was going to be another cheesy vampire human story (Twilight) but I realized quickly that there is a nice mystery element to the story, and the writing was done really well, sometimes it’s hard to tell with story’s that originate on Wattpad but it held my interest and I honestly could not put it down! I am excited to continue reading this series and I can’t wait to see what happens next!!
defnotme's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
archivesofafantasy's review
4.0
I don’t know whether this book truely deserves 4 stars, but 3 seemed too little.
I thought the idea behind this book was really interesting, modern world vampires who have come out of the coffin, so to speak.
It’s taken the spooky vampire hotel troupe to a different place, and while it’s refreshing to read a new age twist on our fanged friends, I’m not sure that it was what I was looking for.
Not enough spice, gore or plot to have me invested on reading a second instalment, but props to the author for creativity!
I thought the idea behind this book was really interesting, modern world vampires who have come out of the coffin, so to speak.
It’s taken the spooky vampire hotel troupe to a different place, and while it’s refreshing to read a new age twist on our fanged friends, I’m not sure that it was what I was looking for.
Not enough spice, gore or plot to have me invested on reading a second instalment, but props to the author for creativity!
cursedreading's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
ditahunter's review against another edition
1.0
¿Qué acabo de leer? No, en serio ¿QUÉ ACABO DE LEER?
Hacía muchísimo que no terminaba un libro y decir "DIOS, QUE RABIA HABER PERDIDO MI TIEMPO AQUÍ". Siempre se tiene que sacar lo bueno de algo, pero de verdad que me cuesta. A ver si lo logro.
Belle Morte nos traslada a un presente alternativo donde los vampiros han salido a la luz y viven entre nosotros en unas mansiones super lujosas y reciben sangre a través de un sistema de "donantes", es decir, personas dispuestas a ser mordidas y a cambio reciben una vida de lujos, fama y dinero. Es así como Renie llega a Belle Morte, solo que ella entra para buscar a su hermana, una vladicta desaparecida en extrañas circunstancias.
La premisa tenía pintón: vampiros, lujo, sangre y un misterio. Ok, todo correcto, DENTRISIMO estaba, pero..... El como ha ido desarrollandolo todo me ha parecido absolutamente nefasto. Sólo quería que terminará. Ok, puede que no siempre, pero el 80% del tiempo fue así.
La trama empieza bien, suave, muy crepúsculo (literalmente el prota podría ser Edward Cullen, pero sin glitter) y aunque la prota parece ser antivampiros CAE ANTE LOS PIES DE EDMOND. No sé si intentaron crear un enemies to lovers o un insta love, pero estaba a medio camino entre ambos y se sentía poco creíble y muy precipitado (también te digo que 350 páginas tampoco dan pa mucho). Él frío y distante, ella testaruda y cabezota, era un tira y afloja muy previsible y lleno de fugas.
Ysanne tampoco es santa de mi devoción, es casi como una figurante que tiene un papel importante, pero que al final no hace más que estar (y eso que el personaje empezó potente), igual que Miriam y otros
Quizás con los personajes que más empatice fueron con Jason, Roux y Melissa. Al final del día fueron los más "auténticos".
Los giros y las explicaciones que daban a las incógnitas era visibles a kilómetros. Todo muy poco original y la resolución del misterio y los conflictos fueron apresuradas (y tanto, casi lo resuelven todo en media página). La historia era apetecible al principio, pero las últimas 100 páginas fueron insípidas y terriblemente ABURRIDAS. Bien es cierto que solo había algo que me ha llamado la atención en esa media página del final, pero no lo suficiente como para seguir esta historia.
En definitiva, la piscina infantil de mi barrio es más profunda e interesante que este libro. No lo recomiendo para nada, ni si quiera como mamarracheo de vampiros.
Hacía muchísimo que no terminaba un libro y decir "DIOS, QUE RABIA HABER PERDIDO MI TIEMPO AQUÍ". Siempre se tiene que sacar lo bueno de algo, pero de verdad que me cuesta. A ver si lo logro.
Belle Morte nos traslada a un presente alternativo donde los vampiros han salido a la luz y viven entre nosotros en unas mansiones super lujosas y reciben sangre a través de un sistema de "donantes", es decir, personas dispuestas a ser mordidas y a cambio reciben una vida de lujos, fama y dinero. Es así como Renie llega a Belle Morte, solo que ella entra para buscar a su hermana, una vladicta desaparecida en extrañas circunstancias.
La premisa tenía pintón: vampiros, lujo, sangre y un misterio. Ok, todo correcto, DENTRISIMO estaba, pero..... El como ha ido desarrollandolo todo me ha parecido absolutamente nefasto. Sólo quería que terminará. Ok, puede que no siempre, pero el 80% del tiempo fue así.
La trama empieza bien, suave, muy crepúsculo (literalmente el prota podría ser Edward Cullen, pero sin glitter) y aunque la prota parece ser antivampiros CAE ANTE LOS PIES DE EDMOND. No sé si intentaron crear un enemies to lovers o un insta love, pero estaba a medio camino entre ambos y se sentía poco creíble y muy precipitado (también te digo que 350 páginas tampoco dan pa mucho). Él frío y distante, ella testaruda y cabezota, era un tira y afloja muy previsible y lleno de fugas.
Ysanne tampoco es santa de mi devoción, es casi como una figurante que tiene un papel importante, pero que al final no hace más que estar (y eso que el personaje empezó potente), igual que Miriam y otros
Quizás con los personajes que más empatice fueron con Jason, Roux y Melissa. Al final del día fueron los más "auténticos".
Los giros y las explicaciones que daban a las incógnitas era visibles a kilómetros. Todo muy poco original y la resolución del misterio y los conflictos fueron apresuradas (y tanto, casi lo resuelven todo en media página). La historia era apetecible al principio, pero las últimas 100 páginas fueron insípidas y terriblemente ABURRIDAS. Bien es cierto que solo había algo que me ha llamado la atención en esa media página del final, pero no lo suficiente como para seguir esta historia.
En definitiva, la piscina infantil de mi barrio es más profunda e interesante que este libro. No lo recomiendo para nada, ni si quiera como mamarracheo de vampiros.
butterflyinthesky29's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I need to stop reading YA.
beyondevak's review
5.0
Quick Summary: Wow! Again, I say wow!!!
My Review: Belle Morte was everything! Although it took a minute for the story to get into a steady flow, once it did pick up the pace, its rhythm was swift and strong. This story had great characters, it had exciting drama, and it had insane suspense.
As the story continued to reveal the underlying issues at hand, I found myself wondering a number of things, such as: Who committed the crime against Renie's sibling and why? Why were relations between vampires and donors forbidden? Was there more than one vampire who wanted a deeper human connection? Was the rabid being controlled somehow? Who staged the battle and infiltration? Was there a strategic plan to eliminate certain houses? Was there a new order coming for key players? Why was there such a difference in how Renie and her sister responded to that which shall not be named? (I don't want to ruin things for others, so I'll keep that which shall not be named vague. However, I will add a "Duh duh duh!") What was the deal with Gideon? Why was it that Melissa and her boyfriend were so pushy with Renie after shutting her down initially? Why did Edmond and Renie have such intense chemistry? So many questions!
By the time I got to the end of this story, I confess that I was elated by the revelations made by Edmond and Renie, I suddenly had a keen interest in Ludovic and Roux, I wanted to better understand Belle Morte's leader, I wanted to see inside the other houses and into the minds of the other vampires who visited Belle Morte, especially that dark vamp who assaluted Renie, and I pondered why the author left me hanging with an "I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS THE END OF THE STORY!" (Way to keep me wanting more. High five on that, by the way.)
A Special Note: Often it can be rather challenging to establish a new series or to build new worlds. It can also be difficult to create characters who are loved by the masses just as much as by the writer herself. I believe that this author did a really good job with her set up. While many questions were answered in the story, many remained. That is a good thing that can draw readers in and influence them, causing them to want to invest themselves into the story. This story has room to grow. I can see its potential. Allowing it to continue its evolution...there should be no doubt.
My Final Say: At this point, I can unwaveringly say that I am well and truly hooked and cannot wait to find out more about this incredible world and its amazing beings.
Rating: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: YA (* There is potential for it to jump into NA and A.)
Re-read: Yes
Keeper: Yes
Interest in being a Beta reader: YES!
Sincere appreciation is extended to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley, who provided access to this title in exchange for an honest review. The words I have shared are my own and have not been influenced by the aforementioned in any way.
My Review: Belle Morte was everything! Although it took a minute for the story to get into a steady flow, once it did pick up the pace, its rhythm was swift and strong. This story had great characters, it had exciting drama, and it had insane suspense.
As the story continued to reveal the underlying issues at hand, I found myself wondering a number of things, such as: Who committed the crime against Renie's sibling and why? Why were relations between vampires and donors forbidden? Was there more than one vampire who wanted a deeper human connection? Was the rabid being controlled somehow? Who staged the battle and infiltration? Was there a strategic plan to eliminate certain houses? Was there a new order coming for key players? Why was there such a difference in how Renie and her sister responded to that which shall not be named? (I don't want to ruin things for others, so I'll keep that which shall not be named vague. However, I will add a "Duh duh duh!") What was the deal with Gideon? Why was it that Melissa and her boyfriend were so pushy with Renie after shutting her down initially? Why did Edmond and Renie have such intense chemistry? So many questions!
By the time I got to the end of this story, I confess that I was elated by the revelations made by Edmond and Renie, I suddenly had a keen interest in Ludovic and Roux, I wanted to better understand Belle Morte's leader, I wanted to see inside the other houses and into the minds of the other vampires who visited Belle Morte, especially that dark vamp who assaluted Renie, and I pondered why the author left me hanging with an "I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS THE END OF THE STORY!" (Way to keep me wanting more. High five on that, by the way.)
A Special Note: Often it can be rather challenging to establish a new series or to build new worlds. It can also be difficult to create characters who are loved by the masses just as much as by the writer herself. I believe that this author did a really good job with her set up. While many questions were answered in the story, many remained. That is a good thing that can draw readers in and influence them, causing them to want to invest themselves into the story. This story has room to grow. I can see its potential. Allowing it to continue its evolution...there should be no doubt.
My Final Say: At this point, I can unwaveringly say that I am well and truly hooked and cannot wait to find out more about this incredible world and its amazing beings.
Rating: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: YA (* There is potential for it to jump into NA and A.)
Re-read: Yes
Keeper: Yes
Interest in being a Beta reader: YES!
Sincere appreciation is extended to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley, who provided access to this title in exchange for an honest review. The words I have shared are my own and have not been influenced by the aforementioned in any way.