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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
So much shorter than I remembered and a little less relatable now that I’m not also 17 but keeping the 5 stars because I used to love this series sm
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Reread it randomly, sure I'd have another perspective as an adult than the teenage me. I didn't realize the extent to which female dhampirs are sexualized in this book. Slut-shaming of multiple female characters is rampant too. Rose's musings on Lissa's mental health are also severely judgmental for a best friend. And don't even get me started on the problematic age difference, although I find it kind of hot (sorry) in this case. Problematic faves, and all that. Doesn't mean I stand for it in real life.
It's what you'd expect from a 2008 novel, but it's still a shame. Not changing the 3-star rating though. Vampires are still in vogue for me I fear lmao.
It's what you'd expect from a 2008 novel, but it's still a shame. Not changing the 3-star rating though. Vampires are still in vogue for me I fear lmao.
3.5 stars
i didn’t remember the book starting like that. it kind of feels like you’re just dropped into the story.
it’s still entertaining and an interesting concept. i’m not mad about the reread.
but i’m still shocked by the age gap between the romance interest and main character because that’s wild. idk why the author chose to make it so large when she’s still underage?
i didn’t remember the book starting like that. it kind of feels like you’re just dropped into the story.
it’s still entertaining and an interesting concept. i’m not mad about the reread.
but i’m still shocked by the age gap between the romance interest and main character because that’s wild. idk why the author chose to make it so large when she’s still underage?
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was kind of sceptical reading this book because I didn’t want it to feel like a replica of the Twilight Saga. This book far proceeded my expectations and really made it its own world. Definitely recommend