minty's review against another edition
2.0
It's probably really 2.5--somewhere between "ok" and "liked." I definitely enjoy the mindless reading, but the overall effect is definitely becoming one of guilty pleasure instead of just pleasure.
anita_mv's review against another edition
3.0
¿Por qué seguimos aferrándonos al pasado cuando hay mejores formas de hacer las cosas?
ana_mv's review against another edition
3.0
¿Por qué seguimos aferrándonos al pasado cuando hay mejores formas de hacer las cosas?
maare's review against another edition
1.0
This one is the worst one yet. I... have no other words to describe it.
carlyroth10's review against another edition
5.0
B-B-B-B-But they c-c-can’t d-d-do that.... right? Excuse me for a moment while I cry.
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.