maciecret's review against another edition
4.0
True Rating: 4.5
Oh yeah... Oh yeah... I cant believe, I finish it that fast in spite of several upcoming exams!!!
So, that aint the purpose of this review
So, at the end of 'Shadow Kiss', Rose was basically like this.....
When she heard the news from Mason...
Then... even a kick ass protagonist like her had this moment..
After several days, she had looked like this...
After all that happened, after all she did, after what she's been through....
This is what she get.
She basically saved everyone other than the man she loves.
Hopefully, you knew what happened to handsome,hot, sexy Dimitri by this, right? You wouldnt want to spoil yourself. He became a Strigoi-- blood hunting, power hunger, selfish, no heart undead creature. And back then, Rose and Dimitri had said to each other; they are better dead-dead than be turned into a Strigoi. In short, they promised to each other if one had been turned into a Strigoi, one should kill her/him no matter what. Therefore, Rose had been set for a Journey to kill the man she loved. The reason why this book name is "Blood Promise"
Even though terrible things happened to her, she left the Academy-- strong, fierce, and determined than ever. She is really Rose Hathaway
My rating is 4.5 :D It should have been perfect if not the first 300 pages was kind of....hmmm.. boring.. or just slow. I mean I was expecting tons of action in the entire book. However, I get less. But when an abrupt action came, it is really an "ACTION-ACTION". As in, Rose isnt a prim and proper woman. She really does know how to fight and can give her audiences a good show.
I hate how Rose can be brat sometimes especially to Adrian. She always as in always snapping him. However, there were really reasons why Rose was acting like that. If you would ever think deeply, Rose was like every teenage girl. There are reasons for every bad actions. If you hate her, you maybe hate yourself too. You are not perfect, admit it. You have flaws and moments out of control. However, you have reason why you are suddenly being like that. The things is, in the end of the day, Rose always know the right thing to do.
I also wanna share how I love her sense of humor. She's truly funny in not trying hard way.
I wanna give examples:
"Why did you come here?" he asked at last. "Because you hit me on the head and dragged me here" If I was going to die, I was going to go in true Rose style.
"Pazvaneet?" The woman looked back at me in surprise. I wasnt sure if I had the word right. I must have just asked for a pay phone instead of a cell phone-- or maybe Id asked for a giraffe-- but hopefully the message came through regardless.
Even though she was in the worst case scenario or "on the verge of dying", she knew how to lighten the mood and threw a good joke.
This would be the last, I just wanna let you know how hot-- It's given that Dimitri was hot-- yet when he was turned.. Whoa!! is it possible a Strigoi can be hotter yet cold, sexier yet scary, and handsome yet different.
I like Dimitri the way he became, such a turn on..... Like, this is who he really is....
Never mind. Yeah read it!!! Love the Strigoi Dimitri and Rose moment. Sexy. <3 -- so much for hiding the spoiler -_-
Oh yeah... Oh yeah... I cant believe, I finish it that fast in spite of several upcoming exams!!!
So, that aint the purpose of this review
So, at the end of 'Shadow Kiss', Rose was basically like this.....
When she heard the news from Mason...
Then... even a kick ass protagonist like her had this moment..
After several days, she had looked like this...
After all that happened, after all she did, after what she's been through....
This is what she get.
She basically saved everyone other than the man she loves.
Hopefully, you knew what happened to handsome,hot, sexy Dimitri by this, right? You wouldnt want to spoil yourself. He became a Strigoi-- blood hunting, power hunger, selfish, no heart undead creature. And back then, Rose and Dimitri had said to each other; they are better dead-dead than be turned into a Strigoi. In short, they promised to each other if one had been turned into a Strigoi, one should kill her/him no matter what. Therefore, Rose had been set for a Journey to kill the man she loved. The reason why this book name is "Blood Promise"
Even though terrible things happened to her, she left the Academy-- strong, fierce, and determined than ever. She is really Rose Hathaway
My rating is 4.5 :D It should have been perfect if not the first 300 pages was kind of....hmmm.. boring.. or just slow. I mean I was expecting tons of action in the entire book. However, I get less. But when an abrupt action came, it is really an "ACTION-ACTION". As in, Rose isnt a prim and proper woman. She really does know how to fight and can give her audiences a good show.
I hate how Rose can be brat sometimes especially to Adrian. She always as in always snapping him. However, there were really reasons why Rose was acting like that. If you would ever think deeply, Rose was like every teenage girl. There are reasons for every bad actions. If you hate her, you maybe hate yourself too. You are not perfect, admit it. You have flaws and moments out of control. However, you have reason why you are suddenly being like that. The things is, in the end of the day, Rose always know the right thing to do.
I also wanna share how I love her sense of humor. She's truly funny in not trying hard way.
I wanna give examples:
Spoiler
"Okay", I said when he did nothing more. "Now, you have to move your arm and legs" I know how to make a snow angel" "Then do it! Otherwise, you're more like a chalk outline at a police crime scene""Why did you come here?" he asked at last. "Because you hit me on the head and dragged me here" If I was going to die, I was going to go in true Rose style.
"Pazvaneet?" The woman looked back at me in surprise. I wasnt sure if I had the word right. I must have just asked for a pay phone instead of a cell phone-- or maybe Id asked for a giraffe-- but hopefully the message came through regardless.
Even though she was in the worst case scenario or "on the verge of dying", she knew how to lighten the mood and threw a good joke.
This would be the last, I just wanna let you know how hot-- It's given that Dimitri was hot-- yet when he was turned.. Whoa!! is it possible a Strigoi can be hotter yet cold, sexier yet scary, and handsome yet different.
I like Dimitri the way he became, such a turn on..... Like, this is who he really is....
Never mind. Yeah read it!!! Love the Strigoi Dimitri and Rose moment. Sexy. <3 -- so much for hiding the spoiler -_-
richardpierce's review against another edition
3.0
This would be much better if it was shorter. There's some unnecessary sag in the middle, while other bits are actually really good. Worth a read. Naturally, I will read the series to its end.
gabrielavmarques's review against another edition
5.0
I admit that when I read Blood Promise for the first time I was so anxious to find out what would happen and to see Dimitri that I didn't remember much of it. I didn't remember Avery's plot and not even the spirit users in Baia.
Even tough I am in the four book in this series, I still get so amazed at how good it is. Richelle is such a good writter! The way she perfectly balances Lissa's and Rose's side of the stories and the action scenes with the emotional parts...
Also, I really like seeing Adrian and Rose's relationship progressing and BAD DIMITRI! Dimitri as a Strigoi is like a car wreck: A disaster that you just can't look away :p
Even tough I am in the four book in this series, I still get so amazed at how good it is. Richelle is such a good writter! The way she perfectly balances Lissa's and Rose's side of the stories and the action scenes with the emotional parts...
Also, I really like seeing Adrian and Rose's relationship progressing and BAD DIMITRI! Dimitri as a Strigoi is like a car wreck: A disaster that you just can't look away :p
half_blood_prince's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-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
4.75
princess_dyann's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
wavyamputee's review against another edition
3.0
I like the story. The idea that vampires are alive but have the capacity to become undead. That's somewhat original compared to most teen fantasy novels that I have read. The writing was decent as well. I look forward to see where this series goes.
toni1981's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
slabrey's review against another edition
2.0
So this may have gotten a better rating if I read it while younger....
Rosemarie 'Rose' Hallaway is training at St. Vladimir's Vampire Academy to be the guardian/bodyguard for her best friend, Princess Vasilisa "Lissa" Dragomir of the Moroi (alive and magic-wielding vampires) from the Strigoi- undead and violent vampires that would try to harm or turn her. At least, Rose was in school until the two ran away from in order to keep Lissa safe from whoever has been following her. Upon being returned to the school Rose has to double up her training to catch up and graduate, figure out who is tormenting Lissa by sending her creepy packages, learn the importance to their psychic bond, and of course figure out how to deal with two guys liking her at once- one of them being her 7 years older than her teacher. The only possible saving grace for that is that the teacher, Dimitri, somewhat recognizes the problem with the whole situation.
High school sure is tough.
Given that this book came out at the height of Twilight Team Edward vs. Team Jacob, I'm trying to be very forgiving of the love 'triangle' aspect of this book. And since it really is meant more for the high school YA crowd I even understand the focus on the high school socialite issues. I found myself continually thinking, "Rose, You are seventeen years old. You do not have the answers to everything." I also found myself thinking, "Of course she thinks she knows everything. She's seventeen years old."
But the vampire social and political world are so much more interesting than the high school one where we spend most of our time. I should be probably more interested in the friendship between the two girls but their relationship just didn't grab me. The overarching story line of the Moroi Vampires vs. the Strigoi is what will keep me reading this series.
Overall, a good but kind of weak start to a series that I hope gets better.
Audiobook review- Stephanie Wolf does a good narration especially with the accents for the different characters. Her choice for Lissa strikes me as a bit to airy and high-pitched but that's the only minor issue I have with this rendition.
Rosemarie 'Rose' Hallaway is training at St. Vladimir's Vampire Academy to be the guardian/bodyguard for her best friend, Princess Vasilisa "Lissa" Dragomir of the Moroi (alive and magic-wielding vampires) from the Strigoi- undead and violent vampires that would try to harm or turn her. At least, Rose was in school until the two ran away from in order to keep Lissa safe from whoever has been following her. Upon being returned to the school Rose has to double up her training to catch up and graduate, figure out who is tormenting Lissa by sending her creepy packages, learn the importance to their psychic bond, and of course figure out how to deal with two guys liking her at once- one of them being her 7 years older than her teacher. The only possible saving grace for that is that the teacher, Dimitri, somewhat recognizes the problem with the whole situation.
High school sure is tough.
Given that this book came out at the height of Twilight Team Edward vs. Team Jacob, I'm trying to be very forgiving of the love 'triangle' aspect of this book. And since it really is meant more for the high school YA crowd I even understand the focus on the high school socialite issues. I found myself continually thinking, "Rose, You are seventeen years old. You do not have the answers to everything." I also found myself thinking, "Of course she thinks she knows everything. She's seventeen years old."
But the vampire social and political world are so much more interesting than the high school one where we spend most of our time. I should be probably more interested in the friendship between the two girls but their relationship just didn't grab me. The overarching story line of the Moroi Vampires vs. the Strigoi is what will keep me reading this series.
Overall, a good but kind of weak start to a series that I hope gets better.
Audiobook review- Stephanie Wolf does a good narration especially with the accents for the different characters. Her choice for Lissa strikes me as a bit to airy and high-pitched but that's the only minor issue I have with this rendition.