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cinta's review
4.0
I started reading this book thinking that I was going to read one more book about vampires. Fortunately, it is not just one more book about vampires. And luckily the vampires in this book doesn't resemble in the least bit the ones in that other series of books that you all have in mind. It is nice, for a change, to see vampires that can go out during the day and have no problems with eating garlic. The story is very original too, and that's what made me feel like reading it, among other reasons.
When Aurora, a young vampire, goes food hunting one night, she meets Trey, a rock star, and they feel immediately attracted to each other. Follow Aurora and Trey as they try to make their relationship work, taking into account that Aurora must hide from Trey her being a vampire. Once their relationship gets deeper, some dangers will threaten them, so Aurora will have to protect Trey from her vampire world, but at the same time keeping that danger and her secret away from Trey.
The story works quite well, and the plot is original. We get the story told by the two protagonists, so we see the story from the point of view of both Aurora and Trey. However, at the beginning it is a bit confusing to follow who is talking, and then, all of a sudden, Trey's voice is more eloquent than Aurora's voice. I would have loved to see more balance between the two points of view. I mean, the book starts focusing on Aurora and her painting, and then everything is centered on Trey and his music. Taking into account this book is the first in a series, we shouldn't be surprised to see some loose plot points, since I guess that the author will use them in the next books (or I really hope so). But I have to say that those plot points that are not going to be fully developed in the book shouldn't be given too much attention. In that case, they can mislead the reader, making us wait for them to be developed, or to see what happens next.
The characters are well developed but they don't grow. They are the same from the beginning to the end. A vampire who is an artist and a rock star who is not all ego are a very attractive couple, and a very original one. I liked that.
If you are looking for an original, entertaining, and different love story, choose this book and you won't be disappointed. I really loved reading this book, and I will also read the next book in the series.
When Aurora, a young vampire, goes food hunting one night, she meets Trey, a rock star, and they feel immediately attracted to each other. Follow Aurora and Trey as they try to make their relationship work, taking into account that Aurora must hide from Trey her being a vampire. Once their relationship gets deeper, some dangers will threaten them, so Aurora will have to protect Trey from her vampire world, but at the same time keeping that danger and her secret away from Trey.
The story works quite well, and the plot is original. We get the story told by the two protagonists, so we see the story from the point of view of both Aurora and Trey. However, at the beginning it is a bit confusing to follow who is talking, and then, all of a sudden, Trey's voice is more eloquent than Aurora's voice. I would have loved to see more balance between the two points of view. I mean, the book starts focusing on Aurora and her painting, and then everything is centered on Trey and his music. Taking into account this book is the first in a series, we shouldn't be surprised to see some loose plot points, since I guess that the author will use them in the next books (or I really hope so). But I have to say that those plot points that are not going to be fully developed in the book shouldn't be given too much attention. In that case, they can mislead the reader, making us wait for them to be developed, or to see what happens next.
The characters are well developed but they don't grow. They are the same from the beginning to the end. A vampire who is an artist and a rock star who is not all ego are a very attractive couple, and a very original one. I liked that.
If you are looking for an original, entertaining, and different love story, choose this book and you won't be disappointed. I really loved reading this book, and I will also read the next book in the series.
awexis's review
4.0
3.5 stars.
First and foremost, if you feel strongly about music and arts, this book is for you. If you want some action-packed paranormal vamp book, then I suggest, you go read something else. But then again, JP said that in book 2 there'll be lots of action scene. Though, who am I to actually prove that if I just finish this book today after four days? *shrugs*
So, this book was written in a two POV style. Uh, don't know what it's called. But the first one who's thoughts you'll read was Aurora's and honestly, in the first 6 Chapters, if I'm not mistaken, she will bore you about Vampires. It's not really that much, I mean, it's kinda vague. The other POV was Trey's. AND I'll guarantee you, Trey will NOT BORE you. I swear about that. That's the only thing that keep me going. I mean, I like Trey and his music and the arts, Aurora's painting. But the music part is SO MUCH better than the Vampire part.
You'll think this is a chick lit story, you'll only be reminded that it is a Vamp book cause of the occasional mention of the word Vampire and blood, fangs and all that shenanigans.
Eessh. I actually forgot what I'm about to write since I was distracted by someone's post. Uh, I guess that's it? LOL. I really can't remember and I feel like I'm just gonna repeat whatever I said in the first few paragraphs. I think I said it already. I like the music. And Trey, that's why this one was rounded up to 4 stars. ;)
Oh, okay, I remember some, it's just that I was surprised at how Trey reacted to Aurora when she told him the truth.
First and foremost, if you feel strongly about music and arts, this book is for you. If you want some action-packed paranormal vamp book, then I suggest, you go read something else. But then again, JP said that in book 2 there'll be lots of action scene. Though, who am I to actually prove that if I just finish this book today after four days? *shrugs*
So, this book was written in a two POV style. Uh, don't know what it's called. But the first one who's thoughts you'll read was Aurora's and honestly, in the first 6 Chapters, if I'm not mistaken, she will bore you about Vampires. It's not really that much, I mean, it's kinda vague. The other POV was Trey's. AND I'll guarantee you, Trey will NOT BORE you. I swear about that. That's the only thing that keep me going. I mean, I like Trey and his music and the arts, Aurora's painting. But the music part is SO MUCH better than the Vampire part.
You'll think this is a chick lit story, you'll only be reminded that it is a Vamp book cause of the occasional mention of the word Vampire and blood, fangs and all that shenanigans.
Eessh. I actually forgot what I'm about to write since I was distracted by someone's post. Uh, I guess that's it? LOL. I really can't remember and I feel like I'm just gonna repeat whatever I said in the first few paragraphs. I think I said it already. I like the music. And Trey, that's why this one was rounded up to 4 stars. ;)
Oh, okay, I remember some, it's just that I was surprised at how Trey reacted to Aurora when she told him the truth.
Spoiler
I didn't expect he'll just go with it and how easily he accepted the offer of Aurora to change him.bookbitereviews's review
4.0
I really liked Blood and Guitars, but it just wasn't exciting enough for me. It has a nice leisurely pace to it, which isn't a bad thing at all, but when you are reading it for review and not just for personal enjoyment it effects the rating as terrible as that is. Another reason I couldn't rate this book higher was that there was a lot of information left out on this book, like the inside/outs of what being a vampire means. Every vampire story is different in how vampires are created to what the rules are for being a vampire to the history of vampires. Heather touched briefly on it, but it wasn't completely explained. I have a very good feeling it will all be unfolded for us in book two so I will have to wait and see. I really liked Trey and Aurora, the main characters, but again I just wish I knew more about Aurora because book one focuses a lot on Trey. Very good book, I recommend it for when you just want to read and get away from things and I hope to continue with this series in the future =)
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