georgepan94's review against another edition
1.0
This book is about vampires...no scratch that, this book becomes about vampires after 150 pages! When i first got this book, i noticed that the writer has worked in some fashion magazines, but i didn't mind at all...BUT, when i began reading it...OMFG!!! Whe just HAD to learn what EVERYBODY was wearing, and there were these too big descriptions, and that made the book boring! Aside from that her writing methods are really bad, in my opinion...I give these book 1,5/5 STARS, because some characters were a liiiiitle interesting!
orlena's review against another edition
2.0
I was not expecting good writing when I picked this up. I was hoping for a dumb vampire book for a fun read. That being said - it was really not good. This author REALLY wanted me to know that she knows about fashion designers. If only she had spent more time rewriting the lame parts and less time coming up with the perfect outfit for a 5 second scene. No climax, just straight into trying to tempt me to buy the sequel. Pass.
wickedwitchofky's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
It’s a unique take on vampires!
geldauran's review against another edition
2.0
This book was weird... is it about vampires? Sort of, but not really. Angels? In a weird way, yeah. Forbidden romance? Yes?
Schuyler, Oliver, Jack, and Mimi weren't characters that I liked, or wanted to read about. Bliss was cute, I suppose. The odd relationship between Jack and Mimi threw me off- even if I understand they are lovers who have been together for centuries, I didn't appreciate that they were twins. Schuyler's relationship with Jack feels a bit forced (haha). I didn't really understand why fallen angels are vampires, or the reincarnation involved. Alas, I needed a vampire book about vampires, and not some new twist on making vampires be anything other than vampires.
Schuyler, Oliver, Jack, and Mimi weren't characters that I liked, or wanted to read about. Bliss was cute, I suppose. The odd relationship between Jack and Mimi threw me off- even if I understand they are lovers who have been together for centuries, I didn't appreciate that they were twins. Schuyler's relationship with Jack feels a bit forced (haha). I didn't really understand why fallen angels are vampires, or the reincarnation involved. Alas, I needed a vampire book about vampires, and not some new twist on making vampires be anything other than vampires.
ellenpenleysmith's review against another edition
2.0
It was okay. I felt like Melissa spent more time describing fancy labels clothing and stores then what the actual story was based about. I felt like this book could have done so much more. There was no big climax.
I will read the rest of the series, mainly because I wanna know what happens. But, not that great of a book.
I will read the rest of the series, mainly because I wanna know what happens. But, not that great of a book.
kandicez's review against another edition
2.0
This could have been an excellent book. The idea and story were very interesting. The original pilgrims were vamps, continually "re-incarnated" about every hundred years or so. One doesn't know they are a Blue Blood until the fifteenth year. This gives them time to be normal humans, and the maturity to accept what they are at a time in life when we all want a little more power. Like I said, great premise.
My biggest complaint was de la Cruz's constant name/designer/label dropping. I get that these kids are rich. Not just wealthy rich, but filthy rich. Okay, okay, but that does not mean I want to hear the designer of each article of clothing they are wearing, or the ingredients in the their food. The name dropping was enough to trip over. It was so intrusive I occasionally lost track of the narrative because of a page and a half of rambling on riches. I can see why this may have been neccesary to "set the stage", but if you don't have a handle on these kids' lifestyle by page 100, you just aren't going to get it. The only thing in de la Cruz'a defense is this is the first in a series. She may feel this entire installment is "setting the stage". Of course, for me, that's lost. I won't be reading book 2. Or 3.
I read a fair share of YA, and I have an open mind. I'm okay with a bit of sneaky drinking, smoking, sex, but this book took everything teens usually do on the sly to an entirely new level. They drink, smoke and have sex all the time. They did nothing on the sly. It was unclear to me if their behaviour was allowed because they were so rich, or because they were Blue Bloods. Either way, it was too much. There were no adults that acted in an adult capacity. These children may have access to memories millenia old, but they are still children! It seems to defeat the purpose of their souls being recycled if they are not treated as children and then young adults. They weren't made to earn any of their priviledges, and seemed to have no grasp of the consequences of their actions. No wonder many of their leaders and elders seemed like such jerks.
My biggest complaint was de la Cruz's constant name/designer/label dropping. I get that these kids are rich. Not just wealthy rich, but filthy rich. Okay, okay, but that does not mean I want to hear the designer of each article of clothing they are wearing, or the ingredients in the their food. The name dropping was enough to trip over. It was so intrusive I occasionally lost track of the narrative because of a page and a half of rambling on riches. I can see why this may have been neccesary to "set the stage", but if you don't have a handle on these kids' lifestyle by page 100, you just aren't going to get it. The only thing in de la Cruz'a defense is this is the first in a series. She may feel this entire installment is "setting the stage". Of course, for me, that's lost. I won't be reading book 2. Or 3.
I read a fair share of YA, and I have an open mind. I'm okay with a bit of sneaky drinking, smoking, sex, but this book took everything teens usually do on the sly to an entirely new level. They drink, smoke and have sex all the time. They did nothing on the sly. It was unclear to me if their behaviour was allowed because they were so rich, or because they were Blue Bloods. Either way, it was too much. There were no adults that acted in an adult capacity. These children may have access to memories millenia old, but they are still children! It seems to defeat the purpose of their souls being recycled if they are not treated as children and then young adults. They weren't made to earn any of their priviledges, and seemed to have no grasp of the consequences of their actions. No wonder many of their leaders and elders seemed like such jerks.
mrose21's review against another edition
3.0
I can't quite put my finger on it but this just didn't work.
I get the idea of it, there are a race of vampires that are good and a race that arn't. It just took too long to get into and considering I paid for this book I'm a little disappointed with the outcome.
I suspect its being set up for a really weird love triangle, and with whom is just weird.
I get the idea of it, there are a race of vampires that are good and a race that arn't. It just took too long to get into and considering I paid for this book I'm a little disappointed with the outcome.
I suspect its being set up for a really weird love triangle, and with whom is just weird.
filemanager's review against another edition
3.0
I pre-read this book to make sure it was appropriate for my 11-year-old daughter (it's not). It was a quick read, but these 15-year-olds certainly do a lot of drinking and smoking. And they seem to run around New York freely, without any kind of supervision or curfew. They definitely don't act like the young teenagers they supposedly are!
poorlenore's review against another edition
Really enjoyed this, and will be reading the rest of the series.
cbrochu's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0