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smart_girls_love_trashy_books 's review for:
Silver in the Blood
by Jessica Day George
-POTENTIAL SPOILERS-
I was so surprised I liked this book, I thought I wasn't going to for whatever reason. I'm not a huge fan of stories like this, but I was very pleasantly surprised.
First off, however, I just want to mention the cover. No, I don't think it's beautiful and pretty and gorgeous like everyone else, why does everyone think that? It's not hideous, and after reading the book it makes sense, but it's not very appealing to look at. To me, it looks like the author just threw every single thing related to the plot on one cover. 'Oh, it takes place in Romania! Romanian church! The girls can morph into smoke and wolf, so place that on the cover too! What? There's no room? Do it anyway!' It's an eyefuck, is what it is. She should've placed a girl on the cover, like in her Twelve Dancing Princesses trilogy or her old and revamped covers of Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow. It would've matched and looked more appealing.
Anyway, onto the actual story. I was glad this took place in Romania AND DIDN'T FEATURE VAMPIRES. Let me repeat that again: It takes place in Romania and doesn't feature vampires. It's about freaking time. According to some reviewers, this is a retelling of Dracula; other than the letters, I didn't see it.
The characters were really good. I like how they're the total opposite of each other, yet they're still best friends and complement each other perfectly. I also like their character development and how they go from being fashionably spoiled girls into mature and serious protectors of their families. Lots of reviewers didn't like how their personalities switched after they discovered their powers, but I thought it fit their powers perfectly, especially Lou. Maybe it's because I would've reacted the exact same way in her spot, but I thought it fit.
The climax was perfectly paced and well-done. The book was longer than her other YA novels, but that's good since she was allowed to make the climax progress more naturally.
I personally don't wish for a sequel, I think it wrapped up just fine. However, if a sequel IS written, then I'll read it.
Overall, I was a huge fan of this unexpected treasure. It had received very mixed reviews, but you can throw me into the fan category.
I was so surprised I liked this book, I thought I wasn't going to for whatever reason. I'm not a huge fan of stories like this, but I was very pleasantly surprised.
First off, however, I just want to mention the cover. No, I don't think it's beautiful and pretty and gorgeous like everyone else, why does everyone think that? It's not hideous, and after reading the book it makes sense, but it's not very appealing to look at. To me, it looks like the author just threw every single thing related to the plot on one cover. 'Oh, it takes place in Romania! Romanian church! The girls can morph into smoke and wolf, so place that on the cover too! What? There's no room? Do it anyway!' It's an eyefuck, is what it is. She should've placed a girl on the cover, like in her Twelve Dancing Princesses trilogy or her old and revamped covers of Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow. It would've matched and looked more appealing.
Anyway, onto the actual story. I was glad this took place in Romania AND DIDN'T FEATURE VAMPIRES. Let me repeat that again: It takes place in Romania and doesn't feature vampires. It's about freaking time. According to some reviewers, this is a retelling of Dracula; other than the letters, I didn't see it.
The characters were really good. I like how they're the total opposite of each other, yet they're still best friends and complement each other perfectly. I also like their character development and how they go from being fashionably spoiled girls into mature and serious protectors of their families. Lots of reviewers didn't like how their personalities switched after they discovered their powers, but I thought it fit their powers perfectly, especially Lou. Maybe it's because I would've reacted the exact same way in her spot, but I thought it fit.
The climax was perfectly paced and well-done. The book was longer than her other YA novels, but that's good since she was allowed to make the climax progress more naturally.
I personally don't wish for a sequel, I think it wrapped up just fine. However, if a sequel IS written, then I'll read it.
Overall, I was a huge fan of this unexpected treasure. It had received very mixed reviews, but you can throw me into the fan category.