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rainbowbookthief's review against another edition
3.0
3.5. Really enjoyable, but the writing itself and the characters feel a bit juvenile. By the end, I was very much invested, and I’m curious to see where this is going next.
thindbooks's review against another edition
3.0
*this arc was sent to me by the publisher to give an honest review in return*
Okay let me say that I don't know what to say about this book which is why it's an average three stars and here is why. This book is about a girl who goes to Belle Morte, the house of vampires to find her missing donor sister and Edmond has the answers but he's hard to resist. So this book was a mix of Twilight, Crave, The Vampire Diaries and every other vampire book out here. As the story was kind of good, it just wasn't as original as I was hoping for. Some scenes are kind of what I have read before or felt like it so I was kind of fine with it but also not. I enjoyed the setting though of the whole vampire house idea and how humans know that vampires exist but aren't scared of them. That was probably the only original thing I found about it. The pacing was great too as the story slowly builds up from the beginning until to the end. The storyline was also great and there were some suprise twists that I didn't expect at some points. If I remember correctly this book is written from both Renie and Edmond's pov
The main characters in this book are Renie and Edmond. I didn't honestly enjoy Renie’s character as I often felt annoyed with her but I loved how much she loved her sister and would do anything to get her back. Edmond is the old vampire who acts like an old man but also a teenager (if that makes sense). Both characters have minor character developments but I think they could have been better. There were many side characters in this book who I enjoyed like the keeper of Belle Morte as I thought she was kind of the best morally grey, antagonist. She knows what she wants and what she has to do in order to get it. There is also romance in this book which is enemies to lovers and age gap. The romance was kind of a meh for me as I felt that it was bland and forced.
The ending was well done but in my opinion the overall story could have been better. It still felt like a wattpad story in a sense where it wasn't edited as much and just went off to publishing. You can sense so much of the past vampire books that it doesn't feel like a refreshing vampire book. But somehow there was still a part of me that enjoyed the book as I didn't dnf it and the suspense of what happened to the sister kept making me read the book.
Okay let me say that I don't know what to say about this book which is why it's an average three stars and here is why. This book is about a girl who goes to Belle Morte, the house of vampires to find her missing donor sister and Edmond has the answers but he's hard to resist. So this book was a mix of Twilight, Crave, The Vampire Diaries and every other vampire book out here. As the story was kind of good, it just wasn't as original as I was hoping for. Some scenes are kind of what I have read before or felt like it so I was kind of fine with it but also not. I enjoyed the setting though of the whole vampire house idea and how humans know that vampires exist but aren't scared of them. That was probably the only original thing I found about it. The pacing was great too as the story slowly builds up from the beginning until to the end. The storyline was also great and there were some suprise twists that I didn't expect at some points. If I remember correctly this book is written from both Renie and Edmond's pov
The main characters in this book are Renie and Edmond. I didn't honestly enjoy Renie’s character as I often felt annoyed with her but I loved how much she loved her sister and would do anything to get her back. Edmond is the old vampire who acts like an old man but also a teenager (if that makes sense). Both characters have minor character developments but I think they could have been better. There were many side characters in this book who I enjoyed like the keeper of Belle Morte as I thought she was kind of the best morally grey, antagonist. She knows what she wants and what she has to do in order to get it. There is also romance in this book which is enemies to lovers and age gap. The romance was kind of a meh for me as I felt that it was bland and forced.
The ending was well done but in my opinion the overall story could have been better. It still felt like a wattpad story in a sense where it wasn't edited as much and just went off to publishing. You can sense so much of the past vampire books that it doesn't feel like a refreshing vampire book. But somehow there was still a part of me that enjoyed the book as I didn't dnf it and the suspense of what happened to the sister kept making me read the book.
readerjenn's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-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? Yes
4.5
dulceari's review against another edition
3.0
Overall a very interesting story, the writing and world development could have been stronger but I liked this and I'll read the next book. I wish there would have been a bit more development of the side characters, vampire and human alike.
huffleclawbookie's review against another edition
5.0
Where do I start? I bought this book somewhat on a whim because I needed something to read while out and about one day. I love a good vampire series and Belle Morte really stood out and for all the right reasons! I LOVED IT! The forbidden love, rabids, vampire celebrities! This is unlike a lot of vampire series I’ve read and it’s just what I needed to rekindle that love for vampires. 20/10 would recommend; I can’t wait for the second book to come out!
storiedconversation's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars
As I have said many times that vampires usually aren’t my thing but I thought this one sounded interesting. I will say that the name Edmond turned me off. Not because it was a little too close to Edward who of course was hugely popular. For me it was because it’s my brother’s middle name.
Vampires are out in the open after their reveal ten years earlier. They have not only come out they have become celebrities living in various “vampire houses” around the world. Humans apply to the houses to become well paid donors. In this book we have the Belle Morte house in the UK.
Renie has just been accepted as a blood donor but she is not the typical “Vladdict”–people who are obsessed with vampires. She is undercover looking for her sister June who disappeared. Her only problem is Edmond who has taken an interest in her.
Renie and Edmond have a great slow-burn, sweet sort of romance. This book was good. Let me say that I enjoyed the world building more than the romance in this one. It felt like it had a heavy Twilight influence and I hate those books.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. This review was originally posted on Storied Conversation
As I have said many times that vampires usually aren’t my thing but I thought this one sounded interesting. I will say that the name Edmond turned me off. Not because it was a little too close to Edward who of course was hugely popular. For me it was because it’s my brother’s middle name.
Vampires are out in the open after their reveal ten years earlier. They have not only come out they have become celebrities living in various “vampire houses” around the world. Humans apply to the houses to become well paid donors. In this book we have the Belle Morte house in the UK.
Renie has just been accepted as a blood donor but she is not the typical “Vladdict”–people who are obsessed with vampires. She is undercover looking for her sister June who disappeared. Her only problem is Edmond who has taken an interest in her.
Renie and Edmond have a great slow-burn, sweet sort of romance. This book was good. Let me say that I enjoyed the world building more than the romance in this one. It felt like it had a heavy Twilight influence and I hate those books.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. This review was originally posted on Storied Conversation
miaswonderbooks's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
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? It's complicated
3.0
maiiike's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
whunder's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
emma_leigh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-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? Yes
3.0