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Nov 07, 2018
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#1 Vampire Academy - ★★★
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It happened, people. I finally did it. I have officially read Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead, and I have mixed feelings about it.
After years of you guys begging me to read this book, I have finally managed to dig into this vampire world with Lissa – the Moroi (mortal) vampire and Rose – her guardian, sworn to protect her.
These two best friends are on the run, after Lissa’s family has been killed. Now, they unwillingly return to the Vampire Academy, and try to live their normal lives, but danger is on their doorstep.
I loved the plot, and the idea of the world building, even though, I have to admit, I wish we had more pages of the Vampire Academy description. Or maybe this is just me screaming – ”I want a vampire Hogwarts description right here, right now!”
I loved their friendship, and I loved how both of them would sacrifice so much for each other. It is a character quality we rarely see, and it was so well delivered that it gave me shivers for a few scenes.
However, the characters themselves weren’t much likeable. Lissa, well, we hardly get to really know her. She is mostly a shadow of Rose’s opinions of herself. And as of Rose, as much as I admired her bravery and wisdom, sometimes she was just so dumb for her own good.
I loved the plot twists, and the cliffhangers, especially the few ones right at the very end, but it took so long for them to come. Despite that, this book was still such a fast read, and you can’t take your hands off it.
”For they (women) are strange and mysterious creatures,” he continued in his scholarly voice, ”and a man must be a mind reader if he ever wishes to make them happy.”
I wanted to not mention the romance bit of the novel, but I have to stay honest to myself and do it. Unrealistic romances will happen that will make you cringe. I won’t spoil it for you, but I happened to love these two people together, even though their so called love happened instantly.
”And sometimes, if I was really, really lucky, he’d smile at me. A real smile too – not the dry one that accompanied the sarcasm we tossed around so often.”
A typical high-school fantasy novel, with vampires included, this will be a great addition to your shelves if you love this genre. I greatly enjoyed it, but being older I think these things stuck a bit to me.
If you haven’t read this, I do recommend it. Even though it had a few weak points, I would definitely read the second book of the series.
Have you read Vampire Academy? Is it on your TBR? I would love to see what you think!
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#1 Vampire Academy - ★★★
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It happened, people. I finally did it. I have officially read Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead, and I have mixed feelings about it.
After years of you guys begging me to read this book, I have finally managed to dig into this vampire world with Lissa – the Moroi (mortal) vampire and Rose – her guardian, sworn to protect her.
These two best friends are on the run, after Lissa’s family has been killed. Now, they unwillingly return to the Vampire Academy, and try to live their normal lives, but danger is on their doorstep.
I loved the plot, and the idea of the world building, even though, I have to admit, I wish we had more pages of the Vampire Academy description. Or maybe this is just me screaming – ”I want a vampire Hogwarts description right here, right now!”
I loved their friendship, and I loved how both of them would sacrifice so much for each other. It is a character quality we rarely see, and it was so well delivered that it gave me shivers for a few scenes.
However, the characters themselves weren’t much likeable. Lissa, well, we hardly get to really know her. She is mostly a shadow of Rose’s opinions of herself. And as of Rose, as much as I admired her bravery and wisdom, sometimes she was just so dumb for her own good.
I loved the plot twists, and the cliffhangers, especially the few ones right at the very end, but it took so long for them to come. Despite that, this book was still such a fast read, and you can’t take your hands off it.
”For they (women) are strange and mysterious creatures,” he continued in his scholarly voice, ”and a man must be a mind reader if he ever wishes to make them happy.”
I wanted to not mention the romance bit of the novel, but I have to stay honest to myself and do it. Unrealistic romances will happen that will make you cringe. I won’t spoil it for you, but I happened to love these two people together, even though their so called love happened instantly.
”And sometimes, if I was really, really lucky, he’d smile at me. A real smile too – not the dry one that accompanied the sarcasm we tossed around so often.”
A typical high-school fantasy novel, with vampires included, this will be a great addition to your shelves if you love this genre. I greatly enjoyed it, but being older I think these things stuck a bit to me.
If you haven’t read this, I do recommend it. Even though it had a few weak points, I would definitely read the second book of the series.
Have you read Vampire Academy? Is it on your TBR? I would love to see what you think!
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Reading Progress
January 30, 2014
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to-read
January 30, 2014
– Shelved
December 17, 2018
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Started Reading
December 20, 2018
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85.84%
"Oh, I love this so much!
It gets cringy at some parts, I have to admit, but I adore the story, the plot, and the whole Moroi, Strigoi and dhampir characters that were created!"
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285
It gets cringy at some parts, I have to admit, but I adore the story, the plot, and the whole Moroi, Strigoi and dhampir characters that were created!"
December 20, 2018
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100.0%
"I finished it. And can't wait to do a review for it.
I enjoyed it, but there were some flaws. More to come - watch this space :)"
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I enjoyed it, but there were some flaws. More to come - watch this space :)"
December 26, 2018
– Shelved as:
genre-fantasy
December 26, 2018
– Shelved as:
read-in-2018
December 26, 2018
– Shelved as:
genre-young-adult
December 26, 2018
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Finished Reading
March 20, 2019
– Shelved as:
stars-3
September 26, 2019
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I have to read it! I don't know why I am the last one :D
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I will have to get to it really soon! :D
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P.S this series made me cry like a baby!! Haha
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P.S this series made me cry like a baby!! Haha"
Hahaahaa That is hillarious, and adorable! :)
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Hi Allison - I remember all my friends loved it in high-school, and I never got to read it. I regret it now. I should have. But I will definitely pick it up soon. :)
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Hi Anna - that is good to know! I am getting so excited for this now! x
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Thank you, my dear! I wish you happy holidays and well and a lot of amazing books in 2019!!!
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Hi Jody - We have a lot of books in common, indeed!
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Hi Emma,
I completely agree. There is nothing to feel guilty about when enjoying a book so much! <3
Kathrin wrote: "I read the whole series as well as the companion series. I believe that I would loved them when I was younger but now, at 31, I feel too old for many of the story's central points. The romance does..."
Hi Kathrin,
I felt a bit the same, but I also enjoyed the book as whole. It's sad that the romance doesn't get better, according to you. I wish it did, it had great starting point in this book.
But yes, I will continue the series. I want to know what happens next :) Hope I won't be disappointed.
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This series and its follow-up aren't bad per se. I read 12 books - this must count for something. As for the romance, there were some books in the original series I liked a lot - mainly for the romance. Looking back, I just feel like its juvenile parts, unfortunately, overshadowed it.
Wishing you a great time with the series.
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Thank you so much! Wishing you a happy reading! x