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A review by elisask
Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Structure wise the best book so far but it's still a weak one overall (4 stars for the last third though)
<But here are the honorary mentions of the best characters:
-Lissa
You're just like me<3
-not dimitri
I like him as a character but not as a love interest. Plus, there's a 50% chance his interactions with rose are goofy af. Hate the idolisation of him.
*If my attraction to Dimitri was just an subconscious reaction, then it should have been as superficial as that forced attraction to Adrien. * I know what miss author is trying to do but, uhm, no
-Our mc with parental issues
Her character and the writing surrounding her improved greatly. I'm very sad her problems didn't pick up sooner.
•*studying my hands as I waited, I noticed two tiny flecks of gold on my thumbnail. They were the only remnants of my manicure.*
-Andrien
Love, love, love him
•"[...]You don't have to keep up with the hard-to-get thing. You've already got me."
•"[...]You might be surrounded by clouds, but you'll always be like sunshine to me."
•"[...]cradle-robbing mentor[...]"
•"What?" He asked in mock astonishment. "Doesn't he know my heart belongs to you?"
•"[...]Everyone likes feeling special. Being part of an elite group is a way to do it." "But you weren't part of it?" "No need. I already know im special."
•Adrien laughed and played with a strand of my hair. "You can't save everyone, though, God knows you try"
•"[...] it's (her aura) got a little light in it, streaks of gold. Like sunlight."
•"You know," He said, interrupting my thoughts, "under any other circumstances, this would be hot. Instead, you're looking at me like I'm some kind of science fair project."
•"I want to kiss you, Rose" He said softly. "And I want you to want me too."
•"Glad you care,"
•"Really? Did you defend our love?" Adrien asked.
•"I think they've got easier pickings around here without needing to go all medieval."
•"You've never wanted me, never even considered me. The flowers, the flirting...it rolled right off you. You were so gone for him, and nobody noticed. If you go do your thing, will you take me seriousl? Will you give me a chance when you return?"
•"just keep your promise and come back." [...]I'll be waiting for you"
-Victor
"Lovely Rosemary, practically an adult now. Of course, some (dimitri) have been treating you that way for quite a while."
"After all this time, your cub still hasn't learned any control. But then, maybe you never really wanted her to."
"[...] but if you have time after this case, your honor, you might want to consider trying a statuary rape case.">
<But here are the honorary mentions of the best characters:
-Lissa
You're just like me<3
-not dimitri
I like him as a character but not as a love interest. Plus, there's a 50% chance his interactions with rose are goofy af. Hate the idolisation of him.
*If my attraction to Dimitri was just an subconscious reaction, then it should have been as superficial as that forced attraction to Adrien. * I know what miss author is trying to do but, uhm, no
-Our mc with parental issues
Her character and the writing surrounding her improved greatly. I'm very sad her problems didn't pick up sooner.
•*studying my hands as I waited, I noticed two tiny flecks of gold on my thumbnail. They were the only remnants of my manicure.*
-Andrien
Love, love, love him
•"[...]You don't have to keep up with the hard-to-get thing. You've already got me."
•"[...]You might be surrounded by clouds, but you'll always be like sunshine to me."
•"[...]cradle-robbing mentor[...]"
•"What?" He asked in mock astonishment. "Doesn't he know my heart belongs to you?"
•"[...]Everyone likes feeling special. Being part of an elite group is a way to do it." "But you weren't part of it?" "No need. I already know im special."
•Adrien laughed and played with a strand of my hair. "You can't save everyone, though, God knows you try"
•"[...] it's (her aura) got a little light in it, streaks of gold. Like sunlight."
•"You know," He said, interrupting my thoughts, "under any other circumstances, this would be hot. Instead, you're looking at me like I'm some kind of science fair project."
•"I want to kiss you, Rose" He said softly. "And I want you to want me too."
•"Glad you care,"
•"Really? Did you defend our love?" Adrien asked.
•"I think they've got easier pickings around here without needing to go all medieval."
•"You've never wanted me, never even considered me. The flowers, the flirting...it rolled right off you. You were so gone for him, and nobody noticed. If you go do your thing, will you take me seriousl? Will you give me a chance when you return?"
•"just keep your promise and come back." [...]I'll be waiting for you"
-Victor
"Lovely Rosemary, practically an adult now. Of course, some (dimitri) have been treating you that way for quite a while."
"After all this time, your cub still hasn't learned any control. But then, maybe you never really wanted her to."
"[...] but if you have time after this case, your honor, you might want to consider trying a statuary rape case.">