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acourtofsongsandstories's review against another edition
4.0
Overall I really, really enjoyed this book. It does have some similarities to Twilight but I really liked the difference in Temple’s vampires and the scientific explanation behind the vampire condition, making it seem more realistic. .
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I loved the main characters Caitlin and Adrian and watching their relationship develop and romance blossom, there was some serious chemistry and some good banter. .
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All in all I highly recommend this book, it’s definitely worth a read if you like a good paranormal romance or love a good vampire story.
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I loved the main characters Caitlin and Adrian and watching their relationship develop and romance blossom, there was some serious chemistry and some good banter. .
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All in all I highly recommend this book, it’s definitely worth a read if you like a good paranormal romance or love a good vampire story.
abbiestar15's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
blooms_in_books's review against another edition
5.0
Just as great as I remember it being the first time! I love Adrian and Caitlin, and I'm thrilled I get to start Cashmere so I can get back to more of them and their adorable relationship! Also Lucian. And Trish.
forsakenfates's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars
Initial thoughts:This is one of those completely mindless, but highly enjoyable reads. It was exactly the book I needed after the readathon last week.
I want to start this review by saying that this was a highly entertaining, mindless read. I flew through this book without any difficulty. That being said this book is not for everyone. I'm one of those people who every once and awhile needs a mindless read after I've finished one of my fantasy books with an incredibly detailed world and characters. This was just the book for me. I was able to pick this up and read it almost straight through.
Now is this an amazing book? No. It is not even close, however it was entertaining. Let me start off by saying that the vampire myths in this were strange. In this world, vampires are half-human, half-demon. I did not really get why these vampires were created and what purpose they served the demons (it seems as if only certain children are raised by their demon fathers). That being said in Velvet Adrian is a vampire who must protect Caitlin from his father.
Talk about cliches, and you have this book. Of course it is illegal for vampires and humans to be together and I'm sure you can guess what happens between Caitlin and Adrian. While this was beyond cliche, it did not cause me to dislike the book. While reading this I also had so many instances where I was comparing this book to both Twilight and the Vampire Academy. There were so many similarities between the three. Along these lines, there were also so many cheesy ridiculous passages that had me rolling my eyes. The quote at the beginning of the review would be one such instance. These passages were shoved in your face and had me cringing at some points.
Velvet is the first in a trilogy and while the plot did progress, this book was definitely about Adrian and Caitlin and had little to do with what they were going to do about Adrian's father or why Caitlin was special. I may or may not pick up the next in the trilogy, but I'm not eager to.
My rating for this book is solely because while it was an entertaining, mindless book, it reminded be too much of other vampire series and it was way too cheesy and cliche. That being said it was an excellent book in terms of mindless reading.
*I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review*
Initial thoughts:This is one of those completely mindless, but highly enjoyable reads. It was exactly the book I needed after the readathon last week.
I want to start this review by saying that this was a highly entertaining, mindless read. I flew through this book without any difficulty. That being said this book is not for everyone. I'm one of those people who every once and awhile needs a mindless read after I've finished one of my fantasy books with an incredibly detailed world and characters. This was just the book for me. I was able to pick this up and read it almost straight through.
Now is this an amazing book? No. It is not even close, however it was entertaining. Let me start off by saying that the vampire myths in this were strange. In this world, vampires are half-human, half-demon. I did not really get why these vampires were created and what purpose they served the demons (it seems as if only certain children are raised by their demon fathers). That being said in Velvet Adrian is a vampire who must protect Caitlin from his father.
Talk about cliches, and you have this book. Of course it is illegal for vampires and humans to be together and I'm sure you can guess what happens between Caitlin and Adrian. While this was beyond cliche, it did not cause me to dislike the book. While reading this I also had so many instances where I was comparing this book to both Twilight and the Vampire Academy. There were so many similarities between the three. Along these lines, there were also so many cheesy ridiculous passages that had me rolling my eyes. The quote at the beginning of the review would be one such instance. These passages were shoved in your face and had me cringing at some points.
Velvet is the first in a trilogy and while the plot did progress, this book was definitely about Adrian and Caitlin and had little to do with what they were going to do about Adrian's father or why Caitlin was special. I may or may not pick up the next in the trilogy, but I'm not eager to.
My rating for this book is solely because while it was an entertaining, mindless book, it reminded be too much of other vampire series and it was way too cheesy and cliche. That being said it was an excellent book in terms of mindless reading.
*I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review*
bookedwithmolli's review against another edition
3.0
Super quick, very cute read. I was afraid I would constantly be thinking of Twilight, but VELVET stands on its own. It's a nice addition to the YA paranormal romance genre.
Caitlin and Adrian are adorable together! The atmosphere was nicely done. This was a light, fun read. I'd definitely read the sequel/s.
Caitlin and Adrian are adorable together! The atmosphere was nicely done. This was a light, fun read. I'd definitely read the sequel/s.
garden_vampire's review against another edition
2.0
It had the normal tropes you would think after reading the synopsis of the book. If you are into that kind of thing, you will enjoy this book. I honestly don't know if I liked it or not. I didn't hate it, but also wasn't gushing over it. I wonder if the books get better, but I don't know if I will continue reading. The main character became very annoying at times.
caitsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 Stars.
To see my review on my blog, click here!
This book was amazing.
Now I know what you’re saying- “It sounds just like Twilight!” “It’s just another stupid vampire romance!” and yes, you’re right. It is another vampire romance that is kinda similar in general plot to Twilight, but it’s also so much more.
The paranormal romance genre is kinda over right now. People seem to be focusing more on high fantasy and epic science fiction, but if you only read one vampire book this year, I would probably recommend this one. It’s a refreshing take on a somewhat overdone genre. The vampires are different in this book, and based a little bit more in science than mythology. Temple West has a lot of their abilities explained logically. The love interest is not your mysterious and broody hot guy. Well, he is a hot guy, and he is mysterious, but not in an Edward-y way, and a frustratingly cryptic and annoying way.
Adrian was probably my favorite part of this book. He’s a closet nerd, very enthusiastic about things, and just wants to be a part of the human world. I really loved how in the beginning the protagonist, Caitlin (which by the way, is an awesome name), didn’t think he was anything strange at all, but just gay. She just assumed why he dressed so fashionable and acted so withdrawn was because he was gay. Vampire/Not-Human didn’t even cross her mind, because why would it? That honestly made me love this book before the plot even began. I also really enjoyed how the relationship developed. It’s obvious that they’re going to get together, but I really loved how it wasn’t insta-love, and instead they became good friends before a relationship was even thought of between them.
Now the plot was pretty good. It wasn’t anything special or crazy, but it was fun. There was action, mystery, and the exposition was done well in an enjoyable way. But the characters still stole the show for me. I loved all the relationships, whether the romantic relationship that slowly built between Adrian and Caitlin, or the platonic relationships between Caitlin and her group of friends, and her and Adrian’s odd younger brother Lucian. I also loved the familial relationship that developed slowly between her and her aunt, uncle, and cousin, who she moves in with at the start of the book after her mother passed away. Those relationships and characters drove the novel, and are what made it so interesting.
I also wanted to talk for a second about our protagonist, Caitlin. I really loved how fully fleshed out she was. She wasn’t a blank slate to insert yourself into (cough-cough-Bella-cough), she had a full character arc and fully thought out personality. At the start if the book, she just lost her mother, and you can see how she copes with the tragedy. She isn’t flawless. She doesn’t immediately bounce back from it. She’s angry, sometimes for seemingly no reason, she feels alone, and she just wants things to be back how they were before. West managed to keep her grief real while not making her whiny and annoying. Also, she had hobbies! For once, a protagonist who has skills beyond murder and magic! She’s an expert seamstress and wants to be a fashion designer (something you see more of in book 2, Cashmere). Caitlin feels like a real person, not just some cookie cutter protagonist only there so we can focus on the broody love interest.
In the end, this book was really fun. It made me laugh and smile, and I would recommend it for any fan of paranormal romance, or just someone looking for a quick read. In total, I would give it 4.5 stars. It wasn't perfect or mind-blowing, but I really did love it.
To see my review on my blog, click here!
This book was amazing.
Now I know what you’re saying- “It sounds just like Twilight!” “It’s just another stupid vampire romance!” and yes, you’re right. It is another vampire romance that is kinda similar in general plot to Twilight, but it’s also so much more.
The paranormal romance genre is kinda over right now. People seem to be focusing more on high fantasy and epic science fiction, but if you only read one vampire book this year, I would probably recommend this one. It’s a refreshing take on a somewhat overdone genre. The vampires are different in this book, and based a little bit more in science than mythology. Temple West has a lot of their abilities explained logically. The love interest is not your mysterious and broody hot guy. Well, he is a hot guy, and he is mysterious, but not in an Edward-y way, and a frustratingly cryptic and annoying way.
Adrian was probably my favorite part of this book. He’s a closet nerd, very enthusiastic about things, and just wants to be a part of the human world. I really loved how in the beginning the protagonist, Caitlin (which by the way, is an awesome name), didn’t think he was anything strange at all, but just gay. She just assumed why he dressed so fashionable and acted so withdrawn was because he was gay. Vampire/Not-Human didn’t even cross her mind, because why would it? That honestly made me love this book before the plot even began. I also really enjoyed how the relationship developed. It’s obvious that they’re going to get together, but I really loved how it wasn’t insta-love, and instead they became good friends before a relationship was even thought of between them.
Now the plot was pretty good. It wasn’t anything special or crazy, but it was fun. There was action, mystery, and the exposition was done well in an enjoyable way. But the characters still stole the show for me. I loved all the relationships, whether the romantic relationship that slowly built between Adrian and Caitlin, or the platonic relationships between Caitlin and her group of friends, and her and Adrian’s odd younger brother Lucian. I also loved the familial relationship that developed slowly between her and her aunt, uncle, and cousin, who she moves in with at the start of the book after her mother passed away. Those relationships and characters drove the novel, and are what made it so interesting.
I also wanted to talk for a second about our protagonist, Caitlin. I really loved how fully fleshed out she was. She wasn’t a blank slate to insert yourself into (cough-cough-Bella-cough), she had a full character arc and fully thought out personality. At the start if the book, she just lost her mother, and you can see how she copes with the tragedy. She isn’t flawless. She doesn’t immediately bounce back from it. She’s angry, sometimes for seemingly no reason, she feels alone, and she just wants things to be back how they were before. West managed to keep her grief real while not making her whiny and annoying. Also, she had hobbies! For once, a protagonist who has skills beyond murder and magic! She’s an expert seamstress and wants to be a fashion designer (something you see more of in book 2, Cashmere). Caitlin feels like a real person, not just some cookie cutter protagonist only there so we can focus on the broody love interest.
In the end, this book was really fun. It made me laugh and smile, and I would recommend it for any fan of paranormal romance, or just someone looking for a quick read. In total, I would give it 4.5 stars. It wasn't perfect or mind-blowing, but I really did love it.
anacristinasv's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so awesomely unexpectedly good!
Vampires aren't really my thing, or designer chicks but this book was incredible.
I loved how Adrian and Caitlin, handle everything and how the slowly fall in love.Their story is so normal, so relatable, aside from the vampire issue.
And I LOOOVVEED how vampires are in this book, is just like all the perks of being human but being immortal and also all the perks of being vampires, is awesome.
This book is amazing, I need book number two already!
Vampires aren't really my thing, or designer chicks but this book was incredible.
I loved how Adrian and Caitlin, handle everything and how the slowly fall in love.Their story is so normal, so relatable, aside from the vampire issue.
And I LOOOVVEED how vampires are in this book, is just like all the perks of being human but being immortal and also all the perks of being vampires, is awesome.
This book is amazing, I need book number two already!