diaryofabookahloic's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-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? Yes
3.75
With this being the final book in the series it left a lot of unanswered question at the end. Also this book had a hard time keeping wanting to read it and had random scenes that would take me out of the story at points that felt very random.
madelyne_bookdiary's review against another edition
4.0
Un très bon spin-off, different de la saga initiale mais tout aussi entrainant :)
velvetmorning14's review against another edition
5.0
Consider myself I am a huge fan of Evernight series the only emotion I had when I received in my mailbox Balthazar book was only one : joy
The book starts when Skye Tierney a ex form student of Evernight Academy was attacked from a vampire called Lorenzo and the ending would be very bad if Balthazar wasn’t there to save her.Lorenzo turns out to be a vampire from Balthazar past one who has murderer his own family but he is not the main villain behind it. Balthazar has swear to Bianca and Lucas to stay and to keep Skye save.
If you have read already Evernight Series you know already the dramatic things that happened to Skye and why she is so important. If you haven’t lets just say that Balthazar needs to stay because of her ability and (this is also new for us too)because of how important Skye is.
I am not really sure if the love for Evernight series had anything major to do with Balthazar novella but I really really like it.
Balthazar was already a beloved character to the series but focusing more into Bianca and Lucas left us hanging there without knowing so much about his past and this the main reason I was happy to see him getting his own book because in my opinion he truly deserved it.
Skye is nothing like Bianca but getting to know her was fun and very interesting and with her sad parts of her life.
The relationship between Skye and Balthazar was adorable and cute. They really deserved to be together and I love the fact they really stand to each other difficulties
As always Claudia Gray created a story with a very interesting book with lots of storyline and action.
The ending was satisfied and it was what I really wanted for our characters. I just wish there is more in from Balthazar or in Evernight Series in General (a spinoff will be a great idea too). I guess it is still hard to say goodbye!
For Fans of Evernight Series i am sure they will love it for those who havent read i believe they can still read this since it is a standar alone novella but they should take a moment and read them to understand more about Balthazar and the depth of the characters.
Review posted as well to My Blog
The book starts when Skye Tierney a ex form student of Evernight Academy was attacked from a vampire called Lorenzo and the ending would be very bad if Balthazar wasn’t there to save her.Lorenzo turns out to be a vampire from Balthazar past one who has murderer his own family but he is not the main villain behind it. Balthazar has swear to Bianca and Lucas to stay and to keep Skye save.
If you have read already Evernight Series you know already the dramatic things that happened to Skye and why she is so important. If you haven’t lets just say that Balthazar needs to stay because of her ability and (this is also new for us too)because of how important Skye is.
I am not really sure if the love for Evernight series had anything major to do with Balthazar novella but I really really like it.
Balthazar was already a beloved character to the series but focusing more into Bianca and Lucas left us hanging there without knowing so much about his past and this the main reason I was happy to see him getting his own book because in my opinion he truly deserved it.
Skye is nothing like Bianca but getting to know her was fun and very interesting and with her sad parts of her life.
The relationship between Skye and Balthazar was adorable and cute. They really deserved to be together and I love the fact they really stand to each other difficulties
As always Claudia Gray created a story with a very interesting book with lots of storyline and action.
The ending was satisfied and it was what I really wanted for our characters. I just wish there is more in from Balthazar or in Evernight Series in General (a spinoff will be a great idea too). I guess it is still hard to say goodbye!
For Fans of Evernight Series i am sure they will love it for those who havent read i believe they can still read this since it is a standar alone novella but they should take a moment and read them to understand more about Balthazar and the depth of the characters.
Review posted as well to My Blog
kstep1805's review against another edition
1.0
This book was too dull to keep trudging through. I stopped halfway through.
dragnfary's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoy this way more than the evernight books and it works as a stand alone. Bummer I didn't skip out on evernight and just read this. Oh well.
janetted's review against another edition
4.0
I had been looking forward to this books ever since Claudia Gray announced it. Balthazar is one of my favorite Evernight characters, and I really enjoyed reading his story!
bugsy3's review against another edition
4.0
So I totally expected this book to be average-not as good aas Evernight. Boy was I pleasantly surprised. I wasnt expecting a romance, i wasnt expecting that much action. Granted-this book wasnt quite as amazing as Evernight, but what can be? I still LOVED it, though. I fell in love with Balthazar after this novel.
mardr216's review against another edition
4.0
Now that Evernight has burned down Balthazar has been roaming alone and was contacted by Lucas to help Skye. Skye has been having some problems with her visions and now she is experiencing deaths that have happened in different places she goes. Only Balthazar upon finding Skye comes across other problems than just her new visions. Now both are in danger and Balthazar will do anything to help Skye get out of the situation.
This was a great book that I really enjoyed and found to be a great spin off from the Evernight series. Balthazar is such a great character and I loved the fact that it focused on him and his past life while incorporating the present time. He’s a great character and very complex with personal issues to overcome. Skye on the other hand is a determined character with her on vulnerabilities. The way his past is incorporated in mini stories of what he went through in different times went well with the progress of the story. The book was full of action, romance and suspense. The relationship between Balthazar and Skye is sweet and really pulls you into the emotions they’re going through. The only thing I would have liked is more information on why Skye’s blood affects the vampires in the way it does. Overall it was a great read with good pace that keeps you captivated throughout the story. I would recommend the book and would like to see it continue and other spin offs from other Evernight characters wouLd be great too.
This was a great book that I really enjoyed and found to be a great spin off from the Evernight series. Balthazar is such a great character and I loved the fact that it focused on him and his past life while incorporating the present time. He’s a great character and very complex with personal issues to overcome. Skye on the other hand is a determined character with her on vulnerabilities. The way his past is incorporated in mini stories of what he went through in different times went well with the progress of the story. The book was full of action, romance and suspense. The relationship between Balthazar and Skye is sweet and really pulls you into the emotions they’re going through. The only thing I would have liked is more information on why Skye’s blood affects the vampires in the way it does. Overall it was a great read with good pace that keeps you captivated throughout the story. I would recommend the book and would like to see it continue and other spin offs from other Evernight characters wouLd be great too.
abbeyleec's review
4.0
This book was a step up from the last book in the series.
I really enjoyed having different characters and a new story to follow and I wish I could have another book in this.
I really enjoyed Skye and Balthazar's story and the way their relationship grew and it was all done really well. They care so deeply for one another and fight so hard and it's great.
The plot was really well paced as well and I enjoyed learning new things and find out what was going to happen.
I think the chapters in the past were somewhat boring though because I always knew the outcome wasn't going to be good and it made it all very sad to read.
Overall really good book.
I really enjoyed having different characters and a new story to follow and I wish I could have another book in this.
I really enjoyed Skye and Balthazar's story and the way their relationship grew and it was all done really well. They care so deeply for one another and fight so hard and it's great.
The plot was really well paced as well and I enjoyed learning new things and find out what was going to happen.
I think the chapters in the past were somewhat boring though because I always knew the outcome wasn't going to be good and it made it all very sad to read.
Overall really good book.
carlingmack's review against another edition
3.0
Liked it better than some of the other evernight books