The Originals: The Rise by Julie Plec

The Originals: The Rise

The Originals #1

Julie Plec

352 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction fantasy dark medium-paced

Description

Family is power. The Original vampire family swore it to each other a thousand years ago. They pledged to remain together always and forever. But even when you're immortal, promises are hard to keep. Arriving in New Orleans in 1722, Original vampi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
dark 80%
mysterious 60%
emotional 20%
lighthearted 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.72

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