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daniquevdijk_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Blood, and Death of parent
Moderate: Chronic illness, Infidelity, Rape, Terminal illness, Kidnapping, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
rainbowanarchycollective's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Self harm and Kidnapping
Minor: Death of parent and Abandonment
tiana_king's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Death of parent
dreamingelfhame's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Self harm, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Terminal illness, Torture, and Classism
Minor: Car accident, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
homesweetread's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Chronic illness, Torture, Blood, and Death of parent
theworldof11's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
lovelymisanthrope's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
"Vampire Academy" is a YA story that follows Rose, a mix of human and vampire, who is dedicated to protecting Lissa, a Moroi princess. Two years ago, Lissa and Rose ran away from St. Vladimir's academy because of the dangers that lie within its gates. Unfortunately, the pair have finally been caught and are dragged back to the school. Now, the best friends have to work together to protect Lissa from the undead that want to make her one of them.
I never got into the early 2000s obsession with vampires, so out of curiosity, I have been dipping my toes into the vampiric world now (in the 2020s). With that in mind, I did not have very high expectations for this story, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. This novel is definitely not amazingly written, nor do I think it has aged super well, but it was just a fun book about best friends who happen to be vampires.
My absolute favorite aspect of this book was the depiction of Lissa and Rose's friendship. Both of these girls will stop at nothing to help the other. When one of them needs something, both do not hesitate to jump in and help their friend. I love seeing depictions of friendship, especially in a YA book. I think it is so important to highlight the importance of friendships, depict what makes a good friend, and show teenagers that there is more to life than romantic love. I am a firm believer that a soul mate does not have to be a romantic relationship, sometimes the people that light your soul on fire are in fact your friends.
I am definitely intrigued, and I will be curious to pick up the rest of this series.
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Self harm, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content and Gaslighting
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
dlsmk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Gore, Self harm, Sexism, Blood, Kidnapping, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
joyfulfoodie's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Mental illness, Self harm, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, and Classism
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and Alcohol
sweetchocolatez's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Chronic illness, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, Torture, Car accident, Murder, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Cursing, Death, Grief, Stalking, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and War