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madlovenovelist's review against another edition
4.0
This series is definitely getting better with each book!
Rose has to step up and is really put to the test in ‘Shadow Kiss’ – both physically and mentally. We already knew she was crazy-cool, but in this novel she gets a heavy dose of the crazies…
I loved seeing Rose embrace her destiny as a dhamphir – though not in the traditional sense of what is expected of her by the Academy (duh, why would you – this is Rose we’re talking about). Lissa takes more of a back seat in the plot too – even though we see her getting stronger and stronger. There is a real sense of building the characters up and bringing the overarching plot towards something… and Rose can sense it too. So we see a more serious side to her. I miss a lot of Rose’s snarky banter – but with the pace rocketing along, with lots of fighting and mystery, it’s not something you particularly notice.
Luckily, there is lots of Rose-Dimitri steamy goodness to keep me squee-ing. I can’t believe that Richelle Mead has been stringing my along for three book already and I’m still eager for more.
As the action is just getting ramped up and up – we get plot twists galore. I was continually surprised. So much happened, yet you can tell there is still so much more to come – really setting up for some amazing things to happen later in this series. I am growing a new found respect for Richelle Mead and her writing abilities.
The ending had me gobsmacked – I wanted to immediately pick up the next book, but I’m savouring it a little longer. I can’t wait for what ‘Blood Promise’ has in store.
I am really not a huge fan of vampire novels, but The Vampire Academy series is surpassing any thoughts I had for the series in boatloads. I have no doubt that I’ll be purchasing the Bloodlines series on completion of this one.
Rose has to step up and is really put to the test in ‘Shadow Kiss’ – both physically and mentally. We already knew she was crazy-cool, but in this novel she gets a heavy dose of the crazies…
I loved seeing Rose embrace her destiny as a dhamphir – though not in the traditional sense of what is expected of her by the Academy (duh, why would you – this is Rose we’re talking about). Lissa takes more of a back seat in the plot too – even though we see her getting stronger and stronger. There is a real sense of building the characters up and bringing the overarching plot towards something… and Rose can sense it too. So we see a more serious side to her. I miss a lot of Rose’s snarky banter – but with the pace rocketing along, with lots of fighting and mystery, it’s not something you particularly notice.
Luckily, there is lots of Rose-Dimitri steamy goodness to keep me squee-ing. I can’t believe that Richelle Mead has been stringing my along for three book already and I’m still eager for more.
As the action is just getting ramped up and up – we get plot twists galore. I was continually surprised. So much happened, yet you can tell there is still so much more to come – really setting up for some amazing things to happen later in this series. I am growing a new found respect for Richelle Mead and her writing abilities.
The ending had me gobsmacked – I wanted to immediately pick up the next book, but I’m savouring it a little longer. I can’t wait for what ‘Blood Promise’ has in store.
I am really not a huge fan of vampire novels, but The Vampire Academy series is surpassing any thoughts I had for the series in boatloads. I have no doubt that I’ll be purchasing the Bloodlines series on completion of this one.
niecers's review against another edition
5.0
Just finished this book last night. What can I say? This series is one of the best YA vampire series that I have every read. It has a great plotline, wonderful characters, and a lot of action. Read this series.
beccaperson's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
starrynews's review against another edition
4.0
This picks up shortly after the events of the previous book. Rose and her friends are still struggling to come to terms with what happened as they continue their schooling. More discoveries concerning the nature of Rose and Lissa's bond and Lissa and Adrian's powers are made. There is also a lot more danger and adventure, and the last portion of the book really keeps you on the edge of your seat - it was fast-paced and intense! The ending leaves me eager to go pick up the next book.
kristenkong's review against another edition
2.0
Too damn long, weak characters and weak characterization- why must YA series degrade so much? A strong debut must be a death knell.
eclipse888's review against another edition
4.0
4,5 Sterne
Oh mein... Ich überlege gerade, wann mich ein Buch das letzte Mal so sehr mitgenommen hat (also abgesehen von dem Vorgänger) und ich komme zu dem Ergebnis... Es ist mir egal. Es sind nur nicht fünf, weil ich zwischendurch eine Weile hängen blieb.
Oh mein... Ich überlege gerade, wann mich ein Buch das letzte Mal so sehr mitgenommen hat (also abgesehen von dem Vorgänger) und ich komme zu dem Ergebnis... Es ist mir egal. Es sind nur nicht fünf, weil ich zwischendurch eine Weile hängen blieb.
npartida's review against another edition
4.0
This maybe my favorite book in the series. This is Rose after very personal death - we've seen her post death and violence but here she is grown with sadness and the rising fear of losing her mind. Also, love stories solidify. It is packed with action and depth.
anitapit's review against another edition
5.0
Shadow Kiss was really exciting. I love reading when they're at school and stuff. Ah, it's sad to be half-way through the series. I want mooore.
lkozilski's review against another edition
3.0
I read Frostbite and this book back to back. Literally. In one sitting.
That being said, I think I liked the direction of Frostbite much more than this book. Most of this book was just meh. Adrian rankles me, and the fact that Lissa and Rose are best friends but she didn't tell the Princess about her love for Dimitri is not very best-friend-like behavior. Sure, I know she was still trying to get over watching Mason die, and she went to what, two therapy sessions? Come on.
The whole idea of Dimitri becoming Striogi seems contrived and it annoyed me. Also, I hated that Rose quit school just as she was beginning to learn what it meant to be a responsible guardian, and um, AN ADULT? If she really learned anything from him about being a strong guardian, she would have stayed with Lissa and gone after Dimitri afterwards, maybe with some help from her BEST FRIEND and her boyfriend Christian and Mia and Eddie?
I'm not in a hurry to read the next book, especially after reading a few reviews.
That being said, I think I liked the direction of Frostbite much more than this book. Most of this book was just meh. Adrian rankles me, and the fact that Lissa and Rose are best friends but she didn't tell the Princess about her love for Dimitri is not very best-friend-like behavior. Sure, I know she was still trying to get over watching Mason die, and she went to what, two therapy sessions? Come on.
The whole idea of Dimitri becoming Striogi seems contrived and it annoyed me. Also, I hated that Rose quit school just as she was beginning to learn what it meant to be a responsible guardian, and um, AN ADULT? If she really learned anything from him about being a strong guardian, she would have stayed with Lissa and gone after Dimitri afterwards, maybe with some help from her BEST FRIEND and her boyfriend Christian and Mia and Eddie?
I'm not in a hurry to read the next book, especially after reading a few reviews.