mngwa's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
nianarra's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-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
nodressrehearsals's review against another edition
I considered the first two books pretty meh, but said I might pick up the third to find out more about Adrian.
As I was reading, I was more and more disgusted by the Moroi-Damphir arrangement. I can't believe it never bothered me so much during the first two books (maybe because Rose didn't make so many comments about it?).
The Damphirs are being completely exploited by the Moroi and they're happy about it. They're told to be grateful that they only have to work 24 hours a day 6 days a week during the training because once they're really in the world, they'll be working 24/7. And it's not an exaggeration. Rose sleeps on Christian's FLOOR during her training, 6 nights a week (or maybe it's all 7? I'm not really sure how that day off works). They can't date as they please, they have no say in their assignment, they're just expected to do as they're told and be grateful. Or, they can go and be prostitutes (the only other option I've seen presented for them in earlier books). It's gross.
So, I went and looked at spoilers for the very last book because maybe the remaining books will address this and there will be a Dhampir revolution. Spoiler: there's not. The summary I read basically said,
So I stopped reading. I don't want to read 3.5 more books about this.
As I was reading, I was more and more disgusted by the Moroi-Damphir arrangement. I can't believe it never bothered me so much during the first two books (maybe because Rose didn't make so many comments about it?).
The Damphirs are being completely exploited by the Moroi and they're happy about it. They're told to be grateful that they only have to work 24 hours a day 6 days a week during the training because once they're really in the world, they'll be working 24/7. And it's not an exaggeration. Rose sleeps on Christian's FLOOR during her training, 6 nights a week (or maybe it's all 7? I'm not really sure how that day off works). They can't date as they please, they have no say in their assignment, they're just expected to do as they're told and be grateful. Or, they can go and be prostitutes (the only other option I've seen presented for them in earlier books). It's gross.
So, I went and looked at spoilers for the very last book because maybe the remaining books will address this and there will be a Dhampir revolution. Spoiler: there's not. The summary I read basically said,
Spoiler
and Rose & Dmitri were so lucky that they got to be Guardians for Lissa and Christian so they could also be together. Then everyone lived happily ever after!!.So I stopped reading. I don't want to read 3.5 more books about this.
katherineguild35's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.0
nyatsushiro's review against another edition
5.0
at first I thought this will be another vampire romance crap but it turns out to be one of my favorite series now.
glitterbomb47's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. Usually a series starts to fizzle by book 3; this series is still going strong.
nideen's review against another edition
5.0
what stands out the most to me after rereading shadow kiss is mead’s skill in characterization. from the very start of this book, there’s a clear shift in rose’s internal monologue compared to the last two books, highlighting just how clever mead is at executing her major plot points (as seen with rose’s mood change after unconsciously bearing lissa’s side affects)
andshe_reads's review against another edition
4.0
WOW! and if I didnt think the series was going to get better, it just did! This novel is a definate tearjerker so have your tissues at the ready. Rose continues to be my favourite character, she's pretty, smart, funny, a fighter, strong and can totally kick some butt! The other characters are pretty awesome too though as you'll find out if you pick this book up!
Throughout the novel there were parts that were intense, shocking and again another book I found it hard to put down. The ending wasn't exactly what I was hoping to read but thinking about it now it really couldnt have ended any other way to keep the series what it is. I can't really say too much without spoiling the storyline which as you all know its a spoiler free zone around here! This book definately shows you the possibilities are endless and I can't wait to see what Mead has in store for us in book 4 Blood Promise.
Throughout the novel there were parts that were intense, shocking and again another book I found it hard to put down. The ending wasn't exactly what I was hoping to read but thinking about it now it really couldnt have ended any other way to keep the series what it is. I can't really say too much without spoiling the storyline which as you all know its a spoiler free zone around here! This book definately shows you the possibilities are endless and I can't wait to see what Mead has in store for us in book 4 Blood Promise.
zelona_c's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5