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Original review on my blog:
http://throughthegateway.blogspot.co.uk/p/book-reviews.html
Julie Kagawa is a hugely talented writer – I’ve said that enough in my reviews of her amazing Iron Fey series. The first in Kagawa’s new Blood of Eden series is different from her other books in many ways, yet the quality of the storytelling and character-building remains high as ever. I loved The Immortal Rules – it definitely revitalises the vampire myth, bringing back the fearsome, blood-drinking monsters from legend, and proving that it’s possible to breathe new life into a tired literary theme.
The Immortal Rules is set in a future world where vampires not only exist, they rule humanity. Forced to expose their existence after a disease which has decimated the populations of both humans and vampires, the immortals now dominate our race. Humanity – or what remains of it – lives in fear. Registered humans are used as blood cattle, with the most elite acting as ‘pets’, betraying their own to serve the ruling vamps. The Unregistered live on the streets, risking their lives for their very survival - because to steal from the vamps means death. But to Alison Sekemoto, the idea of belonging to the vampires is repellent.
The vampires may rule the city of New Convington, but outside it, rabids roam, victims of the disease. After a brutal rabid attack leaves Allie on the brink of death, she is faced with a choice: let the rabid virus spread and become a savage man-eating monster – or allow her rescuer to turn her into a vampire, one of the creatures she despises. Wanting to survive, she chooses the latter.
Now Alison must learn how to live as a ‘monster’, dependent on drinking the blood of humans. Under the guidance of her creator, Kanin, she tries to adapt to her brutal new existence. But when she learns her master’s shocking secret, she is compelled to leave, and finds herself joining a group of humans who are searching for a city named Eden, where there are supposedly no vampires – and even the possibility for a cure for the rabid virus. But how long can she last without revealing her true nature? And will she ever find acceptance?
The writing was, as usual, faultless, and the post-apocalyptic fantasy world was realised in vivid detail, from the ravaged, crumbing cities to the endless wilderness between. As I said before, this is very different from the Iron Fey series. Allie, the protagonist, is far tougher than Meghan – though of course, this is a different story entirely. It’s great to see vampires as the feared creatures they should be – and it makes for an intriguing and compelling tale as Alison tries to do the apparently impossible: live as an immortal whilst retaining her humanity.
http://throughthegateway.blogspot.co.uk/p/book-reviews.html
Julie Kagawa is a hugely talented writer – I’ve said that enough in my reviews of her amazing Iron Fey series. The first in Kagawa’s new Blood of Eden series is different from her other books in many ways, yet the quality of the storytelling and character-building remains high as ever. I loved The Immortal Rules – it definitely revitalises the vampire myth, bringing back the fearsome, blood-drinking monsters from legend, and proving that it’s possible to breathe new life into a tired literary theme.
The Immortal Rules is set in a future world where vampires not only exist, they rule humanity. Forced to expose their existence after a disease which has decimated the populations of both humans and vampires, the immortals now dominate our race. Humanity – or what remains of it – lives in fear. Registered humans are used as blood cattle, with the most elite acting as ‘pets’, betraying their own to serve the ruling vamps. The Unregistered live on the streets, risking their lives for their very survival - because to steal from the vamps means death. But to Alison Sekemoto, the idea of belonging to the vampires is repellent.
The vampires may rule the city of New Convington, but outside it, rabids roam, victims of the disease. After a brutal rabid attack leaves Allie on the brink of death, she is faced with a choice: let the rabid virus spread and become a savage man-eating monster – or allow her rescuer to turn her into a vampire, one of the creatures she despises. Wanting to survive, she chooses the latter.
Now Alison must learn how to live as a ‘monster’, dependent on drinking the blood of humans. Under the guidance of her creator, Kanin, she tries to adapt to her brutal new existence. But when she learns her master’s shocking secret, she is compelled to leave, and finds herself joining a group of humans who are searching for a city named Eden, where there are supposedly no vampires – and even the possibility for a cure for the rabid virus. But how long can she last without revealing her true nature? And will she ever find acceptance?
The writing was, as usual, faultless, and the post-apocalyptic fantasy world was realised in vivid detail, from the ravaged, crumbing cities to the endless wilderness between. As I said before, this is very different from the Iron Fey series. Allie, the protagonist, is far tougher than Meghan – though of course, this is a different story entirely. It’s great to see vampires as the feared creatures they should be – and it makes for an intriguing and compelling tale as Alison tries to do the apparently impossible: live as an immortal whilst retaining her humanity.
Really good, similar to the Cirque du Freak series and the Razorlands series. Really good representation of Vampires. Not soft but not totally vicious. I also like the main character, she doesn't do stupid things that are annoying and petty. Great book!
Yet another excellant series by Kagawa. It has an unique twist on classic vampires. I rather enjoyed this book. Kagawa's writing always pulls me in.
Nothing new in this take on Vampirism really, but it was still a good solid tale. No mystical abilities of the young Vamp allowing her to run at the scent of human blood, she was a true Vampire and had to deal with her Hunger. For all that the title hinted at rules, there wasn't much about any actual rules. Might makes right in this post-apocalyptic wasteground. With a few loose threads egging me on, I look forward to reading the next one in the series.
Firstly, I cannot explain how much I love this series. I read it for the first time was i was in middle school and have lost count of how many times I’ve read it since then. Allison, Zeke, the group, the virus, the new world they live in…..beautiful. Can’t say I don’t wanna punch Jen in his stupid face and slap Ruth into next week, but at least Jen is an interesting character. I was truly sad when he died.
Allison is a badass and I love her personality and demeanor. Normally I would find her behavior to get old real quick, but she’s funny and her attitude doesn’t extent to everyone. She’s rather gentle and kind to the children.
Zeke is who I think of every time booktok hates on blonde haired characters. The way he had a chokehold on me throughout middle school on high school is ridiculous. He’s unbelievably sweet and tries so hard to take care of and protect his people.
The ending chokes me up every time. Her leaving them there, leaving ZEKE there, thinking she’d never see them again and not even saying good-bye-heart-wrenching. It could just be my love for the series doing it but it gets me every single time.
Also if this were a movie/anime whatever Kanin would like have to be like a dad-vibe smoke show right? Like he is objectively attractive in as far as writing goes, right? It seems I have shifted from Zeke to Kanin as an adult and I am not upset over it. Zeke was a good teen crush, but Kanin……whoahhhhh boy.
Allison is a badass and I love her personality and demeanor. Normally I would find her behavior to get old real quick, but she’s funny and her attitude doesn’t extent to everyone. She’s rather gentle and kind to the children.
Zeke is who I think of every time booktok hates on blonde haired characters. The way he had a chokehold on me throughout middle school on high school is ridiculous. He’s unbelievably sweet and tries so hard to take care of and protect his people.
The ending chokes me up every time. Her leaving them there, leaving ZEKE there, thinking she’d never see them again and not even saying good-bye-heart-wrenching. It could just be my love for the series doing it but it gets me every single time.
Also if this were a movie/anime whatever Kanin would like have to be like a dad-vibe smoke show right? Like he is objectively attractive in as far as writing goes, right? It seems I have shifted from Zeke to Kanin as an adult and I am not upset over it. Zeke was a good teen crush, but Kanin……whoahhhhh boy.
Originally posted on *Milky Way of Books*. The review follows all the books of the series.
I had read many reviews about Julie's works. "Iron Fey", "Talon" and finally "Blood of Eden". After the hiatus with "Twilight"you know what I mean, I'd lost interest for vampires.
BUT, I decided to begin my Julie Kagawa read-along with this series.
Few things made this series stand out and finally making me loving it. First, the world is destroyed by a virus named "Red Lung". I would say that human pride and greed led to this result but this is not mentioned in the book. Then there are the rabbids, zombie-wraith-like creatures which prey at night and you want to run like crazy when you see them.
Then there are the vampire cities. That's right, vampire cities. When the world went to hell, few of the most powerful vampires, stepped up, revealed their identities and created forts on major cities all across America. The humans who survived hid into the walls and since then they live in a regime of blood and fear.
Alison Sekemoto (I liked very much the Asian background) lives in one of the cities, trying to survive day by day. Her life is cruel, she doesn't depend on anyone and knows nothing but death and hunger. She hates vampires and there is a good reason for that. After a horrible accident, she is offered a choice from Kanin, a vampire who finds her half dead.
And from this point up to the end of the series, Ali will have to fight her inner monster, tame the hunger for blood and help her mentor fight a very horrible past, which answers in the name of Sarren. Needless to say that this guy was the most horrible villain in any book I've read and I'd NEVER, EVER want to come across him. His actions in the books were turning points for Ali, especially towards the end of the second book. That part was the hardest of all and I did cry as the narrator spoke with such anguish.
Other supporting characters are Zeke and Jackal. Zeke is the human who Alison will fall in love and Jackal is the sarcastic, litte sadistic vampire who joins the books and follows through the end. His remarks tend to be funny sometimes but mostly you want to punch him.
Very hard.
This vampire world is nothing like "Twilight" nor has the gothic elements of "Interview with a vampire". There's blood, gore at some point but also romance and very inner turmoil. It shows in what lenghts anyone can go for self preservation, for friends and family and how easily loyalties are formed and destroyed. Without a doubt, this series would make a great anime. Not like "Hellsing" but close to it.
The ending was bittersweet and open, with hope for the futre and the eternity of it. I was glad I began with this one and I can see how everything is detailed, how real the worldbuilding was and finally how Ali "grew" emotionally in the span of the books Highly recommended!
I had read many reviews about Julie's works. "Iron Fey", "Talon" and finally "Blood of Eden". After the hiatus with "Twilight"
BUT, I decided to begin my Julie Kagawa read-along with this series.
Few things made this series stand out and finally making me loving it. First, the world is destroyed by a virus named "Red Lung". I would say that human pride and greed led to this result but this is not mentioned in the book. Then there are the rabbids, zombie-wraith-like creatures which prey at night and you want to run like crazy when you see them.
Then there are the vampire cities. That's right, vampire cities. When the world went to hell, few of the most powerful vampires, stepped up, revealed their identities and created forts on major cities all across America. The humans who survived hid into the walls and since then they live in a regime of blood and fear.
Alison Sekemoto (I liked very much the Asian background) lives in one of the cities, trying to survive day by day. Her life is cruel, she doesn't depend on anyone and knows nothing but death and hunger. She hates vampires and there is a good reason for that. After a horrible accident, she is offered a choice from Kanin, a vampire who finds her half dead.
And from this point up to the end of the series, Ali will have to fight her inner monster, tame the hunger for blood and help her mentor fight a very horrible past, which answers in the name of Sarren. Needless to say that this guy was the most horrible villain in any book I've read and I'd NEVER, EVER want to come across him. His actions in the books were turning points for Ali, especially towards the end of the second book. That part was the hardest of all and I did cry as the narrator spoke with such anguish.
Other supporting characters are Zeke and Jackal. Zeke is the human who Alison will fall in love and Jackal is the sarcastic, litte sadistic vampire who joins the books and follows through the end. His remarks tend to be funny sometimes but mostly you want to punch him.
Very hard.
This vampire world is nothing like "Twilight" nor has the gothic elements of "Interview with a vampire". There's blood, gore at some point but also romance and very inner turmoil. It shows in what lenghts anyone can go for self preservation, for friends and family and how easily loyalties are formed and destroyed. Without a doubt, this series would make a great anime. Not like "Hellsing" but close to it.
The ending was bittersweet and open, with hope for the futre and the eternity of it. I was glad I began with this one and I can see how everything is detailed, how real the worldbuilding was and finally how Ali "grew" emotionally in the span of the books Highly recommended!
Entertaining young adult vampire novel that puts a twist on the cliche genre.
I was expecting a light-hearted vampire flick, but instead was pleasantly surprised with a well written and immersive novel containing really well developed vampire lore, interesting no-nonsense characters, an immersive setting and surprisingly low levels of romance. I will definitely continue reading the series when I get the chance.