A review by gabyijo
Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead

4.0

The first half of the book is good, but I don't know how it contributes to the whole plot. It kind of acts as a small "advertisement" before the readers move on to the "real deal." I would've given this book a 5-star rating if the story starts directly from the ghost seeing and Strigoi attack, eliminating all unimportant details about the field experience. The Royal Court trip was fine, but it can be put in brief. I feel like I skimmed through most of the first half of the book because it doesn't tell much. The second half of the book, however, is amazing. I love that finally the Moroi can join the fight, and how such a tragedy Rose and Dimitri's relationship will be. I can see how Rose and Dimitri's love and understanding have grown. Eddie's character has grown and Adrian becomes one of my favorite characters in the book. I am really looking forward to the next book of this series. :)