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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
While reading The Immortal Rules I could not help but feel as though I was reading the epic fantasy adventures of Lord of the Rings and The Belgariad. In between the covers, the pages are absolutely filled to the brim with an amazing and unforgettable story. There was not one moment, not one word that left me unsatisfied. Kagawa so stunningly creates a world in which vampires have become the dominant species due to an epidemic that swept through the human race decades prior.
The reader gets to follow Allison Sekemoto as she struggled as a street rat that then becomes the one thing she despises above all others, a vampire. There are so many different chapters in this characters life over such a short amount of time but Kagawa is able to pull it off like no other author has been able to save Tolkien and Eddings.
Every single sentence in this book was so descriptive and amazing in nature and I was stunned at the level of writing Kagawa was able to put forth. I fell in love with her at first for the Iron Fey series but The Immortal Rules is definitely Kagawa’s place to shine. In a time where so many diluted and substance lacking vampire novels are on the shelves it is a breath of fresh air to get to read one as well thought out and well written as Julie Kagawa’s The Immortal Rules.
This book deserves all the stars it can get! I would give it a million if I could but alas, I only have five available so I will give it all five!
The reader gets to follow Allison Sekemoto as she struggled as a street rat that then becomes the one thing she despises above all others, a vampire. There are so many different chapters in this characters life over such a short amount of time but Kagawa is able to pull it off like no other author has been able to save Tolkien and Eddings.
Every single sentence in this book was so descriptive and amazing in nature and I was stunned at the level of writing Kagawa was able to put forth. I fell in love with her at first for the Iron Fey series but The Immortal Rules is definitely Kagawa’s place to shine. In a time where so many diluted and substance lacking vampire novels are on the shelves it is a breath of fresh air to get to read one as well thought out and well written as Julie Kagawa’s The Immortal Rules.
This book deserves all the stars it can get! I would give it a million if I could but alas, I only have five available so I will give it all five!
I was really hoping it WOULDN'T have romance and honestly the worst parts of the book were the romantic parts. Everything else involving Zeke and Allie was fine.
I thought I was sick of the vampire theme but this book is great and a slightly different tale about the typical vampire. Definitely going to read more...
Let me preface this review by saying... My book did not have this hokey cover... I was skeptical about this book, another YA author vampire book... You know how that goes. However, I actually enjoyed this story. It set up a lot of story lines for the next two books. I always like a story with a strong female character who isn't interested in jumping into bed with people. I would have gone on to read the next books but reading the descriptions provided a few to many spoilers and now I'm thinking... Meh. So for those of you carrying on with the series, don't read the book descriptions of book 2 and 3.
God damn. Usually I'm bored of vampire books these days. It's all overdone but this? This was bloody amazing and gah. Best of Julie Kagawa's books I've read by far and I'm so glad I brought the entire trilogy in one go.
Took a while to get into, but I ended up really like it. I will definitively continue the series.
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Cover Impressions: This cover doesn't do much for me. Firstly, the main character is Asian, this model is .... not. I don't like that. If the person on the cover is meant to represent a character, then make them look like that character. No white-washing please. Secondly, the expression on the model's face is bland, I would prefer her to look upset, or angry or determined or ... something. Thirdly, the tear, while eye catching, seems off somehow. Perhaps it is because it starts in the very middle of her eye, perhaps it is because it doesn't wash away any of that heavy eye makeup. I do like the font and am thankful that, although Kagawa is already a successful author, her name doesn't appear bigger than the book title.
The Gist: In Allison Sekemoto's world vampires rule with an iron fist and humans are treated as no more than cattle. Here she fights for survival alongside other scavengers, constantly aware of the threat lurking in the shadows. When her daring leads to a deadly attack, Allison is offered a choice: die on the dusty street or become what she loathes most.
Review: The Immortal Rules is one of those rare YA novels which combines an interesting world, and an action packed plot with a strong, capable heroine. Allison is not your average YA female, she pulls her weight and doesn't depend on the men around her to act as her savior. She never balks at an impossible situation and she doesn't whine. When she is faced with a task and other issues threaten to steal her attention she says things like "I would sort all this out later" and "though I hated this, I forced myself to concentrate". Despite her claims to own the keys to lonerville, Allison continually surprises herself, and the readers, by risking herself in order to protect that people that she is supposed to think of as nothing more than food.
The world that Kagawa has created combines the dystopian elements of a post-plague city ruled by bloodthirsty vampires with the heart-thumping zombie-like "Rabids" who stalk the lands outside. The rabids are terrifying, difficult to kill and can erupt beneath the very ground you walk on. Their mindless quest for blood creates exciting battles and heart-thumping moments as we push for human survival. As Allison travels with a pack of humans, ever conscious of their tempting vulnerability, she struggles with her hunger and fights to pull together the tattered remains of her humanity creating a sense of suspense as we wait for the inevitable.
While the second half of this novel is ruled by action, the first half does contain a certain amount of info-dumping, mostly through Kanin - Allison's maker. I did not find this too distracting as the world Kagawa has created is a very interesting one, but I do wish that the character of Kanin had been a little more animated in his lessons. I am very confident that, now that the world building has been established, the other books in this series will scarcely give the readers a moment to breathe.
Teaching/Parental Notes:
Age: 16 and up
Gender: Either
Sex: None
Violence: Vampirism, swordplay, gunfights, violent attacks by "rabids"
Inappropriate Language: Whore, Bitch, Bastard
Substance Abuse: None
I must say, I was pleasantly surprised with this book. I'm not really going to mention anything else -- all I will say is that it's worth waiting until May. Thank goodness I'm a bookseller and I got a chance to read it early on!
...But now I'm going to have to wait patiently, because I'm certain there will be more to come.
...But now I'm going to have to wait patiently, because I'm certain there will be more to come.