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Showing posts with label Richelle Mead. Show all posts
The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead
In the aftermath of a forbidden moment that rocked Sydney to her core, she finds herself struggling to draw the line between her Alchemist teachings and what her heart is urging her to do. Then she meets alluring, rebellious Marcus Finch--a former Alchemist who escaped against all odds, and is now on the run. Marcus wants to teach Sydney the secrets he claims the Alchemists are hiding from her. But as he pushes her to rebel against the people who raised her, Sydney finds that breaking free is harder than she thought. There is an old and mysterious magic rooted deeply within her. And as she searches for an evil magic user targeting powerful young witches, she realizes that her only hope is to embrace her magical blood--or else she might be next.
My Thoughts
Sydney, what a development! And yes, I am predominately talking about the ending few pages which lead me to reach this conclusion. Her beliefs of as an Alchemist which she had always stayed strong to, always believed they were right, has now made her question her upbringing due to seriously unforeseen events. Yes, our Sydney Sage has become more independent than ever, making her take choices she never would have thought she’ll think twice about.
Bringing in, the perfect time for me to mention Adrian. Oh Adrian. What is there left to say that I haven’t said already in my reviews of the last two books. Other than emphasising on his hotness, his hotness and his HOTNESS, there are so so many amazing things. Like, how am glad he is still pining wait chasing Sydney bearing in mind her after-reaction of their kiss in The Golden Lily. Thankfully, Adrian is only keeping in mind her immediate-reaction to that kiss. He knows how she really feels and he would do anything for her to know that he felt it too, damn it! At least we are however bestowed with flirty and i-need-more moments ;)
Now, the main plots and events? Hey ho, we meet Marcus Finch. There was so much hype about this guy, he's not all I thought he would have been to be honest with you. Then there's wiiitttchhhheeess, yes - something new for Richelle. Together, we have some action and magic there. It was good just like all the other plots in the bloodlines novels but I have to admit, I wasn't as captured as I was in comparison to the VA series.
Richelle is definitely playing this series out just niceeee-ly. I am so giddy, I want to read the next oneeeee, The Fiery Heart. Especially cause' I WANT MORE ADRIAN.
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Movie news: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead CAST!!
It's extremely exciting when we find that the books we love get optioned for movies. The excitement in finding out how its going to be, who they're going to cast and when it's going to be made!
And this is where I share the amazing news in regards to Vampire Academy! I actually had no idea that it was going to be produced into a movie. Until I happened to cross one of Richelle's blog posts
I am obviously jumping with joy as the Vampire Academy series is one my most favourite books. I'm currently following everything related to The Mortal Instruments movie at the moment and cannot wait until the release!
Anyhow, Richelle tells us the main cast and although it's not actors/actresses that I know of I can surely say they do fit the role (though I am a bit iffy on the casting of Lissa) especially Rose and especially especially Dimitri cause that actor is indeed Russian. So perfect! wow.
Zoey Deutch as Rose Hathaway | Danila Kozlovsky as Dimitri Belicov
Lucy Fry as Lissa Dragomir
Richelle also tells us how the movie title will be changing. No! Don't despair, the original title Vampire Academy stays, though a little bit will be added on where the full title will be Vampire Academy: Blood Sisters. I totally get why they decided to add that extra bit. And like I said you can get more info here
What are your thoughts? Do the actors/actresses suit their role?
Or were you hoping for someone else to play a particular role? I've heard many of you say you would love Ben Barnes to play Dimitri.
Let me know in the comments :D
The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead
The Golden Lily
Richelle Mead
Pages: 418
Release Date: June 12th 2012
Publisher: Razorbill
Series: Boodlines #2
Source: For Review from Publishers
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The second thrilling installment in Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy spinoff seriesTough, brainy alchemist Sydney Sage and doe-eyed Moroi princess Jill Dragomir are in hiding at a human boarding school in the sunny, glamorous world of Palm Springs, California. The students--children of the wealthy and powerful--carry on with their lives in blissful ignorance, while Sydney, Jill, Eddie, and Adrian must do everything in their power to keep their secret safe. But with forbidden romances, unexpected spirit bonds, and the threat of Strigoi moving ever closer, hiding the truth is harder than anyone thought.Populated with new faces as well as familiar ones, Richelle Mead's breathtaking Bloodlines series explores all the friendship, romance, battles, and betrayals that made the #1 New York Times bestselling Vampire Academy series so addictive. In this second book, the drama is hotter, the romances are steamier, and the stakes are even higher.
My Thoughts
Honestly, all I can think about when it comes to The Golden Lily, is the ending. OH DEAR LORD, was it something. Because of that, I believe this review will not be as well structured. Cuz, guys, that is all I can frickin think about. Nothing else really comes to my mind. But I will try to be as coherent as possible. Oh and and if you haven't figured it out already, I really enjoyed reading The Golden Lily.
In the beginning, things were a tinchy winchy bit slow for me. I was expecting it to start up with the ending of Bloodlines as that was another OMG moment. But they didn't, oh well. It was quite slow paced yet the events were still riveting as a whole. Though, when things picked up, they really picked up. Dude, I'm all for the action and the roller coaster moments. And we did get them, and they were good. Gotta hand it to Sydney she nearly always knows exactly what to do.
Talking about Sydney, she's... well, Sydney. The same ol' alchemist that has her mission of do-gooding. I love this girl. Even now, she doesn't fail to upset me. I love how she loves to help everyone but yet she knows her limits and definitely doesn't let anyone walk all over her. You go girl!
Oh and you guys know Adrian right? He doesn't let anyone come in the way, especially when it comes to Sydney. Like, a knight in shinning armour. So yeah, imagine that! He's so hot and I looooooooove him. This guy just makes me LOL. You'll think that everyone will realise his ulterior motives you know. For us readers, it is an obvious hit right. And don't you think it's just so so cute! I have so much love for my Adrian!
And then I have so much love for Richelle! For giving us with exactly with what we've been eagerly waiting for. Though, now I'm really skeptical with how the storyline will follow. Why did I read this book so soon! Arghhh. Having to wait a whole year for the next book, will I be able to do that? I don't think so.
Other books in series: Bloodlines
Bloodlines by Richelle Mead
by Richelle Mead
Pages: 432
Release Date: August 25th 2011
Publisher: Penguin
Source: For Review from Publishers
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Sydney belongs to a secret group who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the world of humans and vampires. She protects vampire secrets - and human lives.My Thoughts
But when Sydney is torn from her bed in the middle of the night, she fears she's still being punished for her complicated alliance with dhampir Rose Hathaway. What unfolds is far worse. The sister of Moroi queen Lissa Dragomir is in mortal danger, and goes into hiding. Now Sydney must act as her protector.
The last thing Sydney wants is to be accused of sympathizing with vampires. And now she has to live with one . . .
I gotta admit, I wasn't going to read the spin off series. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely LOVED Vampire Academy. It's one my favourite series, ever. Though, I was really attached to Rose and her perspective of everything and obviously her moments with Dimirtri too. But then when I found out there's going to be a lot of Sydney and Adrian I though I'll just have to give it a shot.
Bloodlines is in Sydney's point of view. Sydney is a alchemist where she has a duty to help protect the existence of vampires by the use of magic and potions. She is nothing like Rose but her loving and stubborn character is what makes Bloodlines Shine. The way she handles every situation is completely praiseworthy and I love how when she needs someone she turns to Adrian.
In Vampire Academy, I never gave much thought to Adrian. Well, apart from the weird guy that smokes. But now, he's the hot bad ass that smokes. I LOVE him. Maybe even more than Dimitri. I know right?!Especially, since everything that he's going through seeing as how things ended off in Last Sacrifice. I am so not going to forgive Mead for that!
The plot is fast paced and gripping. Mead doesn't let us down. I was surprised how things turned out and I definitely more surprised with how things ended off. With the ending, I was frustrated yet excited. It was like a darkness consumed Adrian and in that bizarre moment I actually hated what emerged. My poor Adrian! I can't begin to understand what he might have been feeling!
There is absolutely no doubt that I'm glad to have picked up Bloodlines. It totally lives up to Vampire Academy. These are the sort of books that you don't just read or borrow but you buy because they're just THAT good. The Golden Lily to be released Summer 2012. Like OMG. Are you seriously kidding me?
Blood Promise by Richelle Mead
by Richelle Mead
Pages: 493
Release Date: February 4th 2010
Publisher: Puffin
Series: Vampire Academy
Other Books in series: Vampire Academy, Frostbite, Shadowkiss, Spirit Bound & Last Sacrifice
Buy the Book: Amazon UK | Amazon US
How far will Rose go to keep her promise?
The recent Strigoi attack at St. Vladimir’s Academy was the deadliest ever in the school’s history, claiming the lives of Moroi students, teachers, and guardians alike. Even worse, the Strigoi took some of their victims with them. . . including Dimitri.
He’d rather die than be one of them, and now Rose must abandon her best friend, Lissa—the one she has sworn to protect no matter what—and keep the promise Dimitri begged her to make long ago. But with everything at stake, how can she possibly destroy the person she loves most?
*SPOILERS!*
My Thoughts
Blood Promise is different from the other books in the Vampire Academy series but just as GOOD. No, actually awesome. I couldn't put it down! I loved it. I love each book in the Vampire Academy series so far and I can gladly say I wasn't disappointed. At all!
Rose Hathaway leaves the academy to Siberia on a mission to kill the guy she loves. Literally. Dimitri Belikov. The guy that turned into Strigoi, in other words a bad-ass-people-killing vampire. She only does this to end his suffering after being turned.
In this installment, we get to see a whole lot more of Rose and Dimitri which I think is great. And Dimitri's family. His world and more about his life. It was amazing getting to know more about him and I loved reading about them. There's no doubt that I loved each and every new character that was introduced especially Dimitri's grandma.
Yet, I was eagerly waiting til the time when Dimitri and Rose will finally meet. It was unnerving reading page after page not knowing what will happen and when it will occur. Though, when it did, I was relived yet aghast at the sudden changes especially in our new Dimitri.
Mead has not let us down especially with that killer cliffhanger. Heck, I can't wait to read the next book. A truly amazing read. Can things get any better?
Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead
by Richelle Mead
Pages: 443
Release Date: February 4th 2010
Publisher: Puffin
Series: Vampire Acadmey
Other books in series: Vampire Academy, Frostbite, Blood Promise, Spirit Bound & Last Sacrifice
Buy the Book: Amazon UK | Amazon US
Rose Hathaway knows it is forbidden to love another guardian. Her best friend, Lissa-the last Dragomir princess-must always come first. Unfortunately, when it comes to gorgeous Dimitri Belikov, some rules are meant to be broken... But since making her first Strigoi kills, Rose hasn't been feeling right. Something dark has begun to grow in her mind, and ghostly shadows warn of a terrible evil drawing nearer to the Academy's iron gates. And now that Lissa and Rose's sworn enemy, Victor Dashkov, is on trial for his freedom, tensions in the Moroi world are higher than ever. Lying to Lissa about Dimitri is one thing but suddenly there's way more than friendship at stake. The immortal undead are on the prowl, and they want vengeance for the lives that Rose has stolen. In a heart-stopping battle to rival her worst nightmare, Rose will have to choose between life, love, and the two people who matter most..but will her choice mean that only one can survive?My Thoughts
Shadow Kiss, the third addition to the Vampire Academy series, is as fiery and better as the last book. Full of light and brimming with power, this book will leave you breathless. And, as you can see I loved this book! Really epic stuff!
I love Rose and her kick ass character. I'll say she's one of the reasons why I love this series so much! Like always, she encounters many more challenges. With not being able to be the guardian she wants to be, a ruthless court trial, seeing things that no one would believe and facing the Strigoi once again... Shadow Kiss cannot possibly get more exhilarating.
Well, it can if we consider Dimitri. Can things get more hotter? I really love all the Rose and Dimitri scenes. They're perfect for one and other but as always something has to come in its way.
The ending is simply breathtaking and very much astonishing. Mead leaves us with an enormous cliffhanger making it even more anticipating yet pretty much fascinating. I can't begin to explain how awesome this series is. I am loving it even more as I read on the books. Get this series and expect to be blown away.
Frostbite by Richelle Mead
Frostbite
by Richelle Mead
Pages: 327
Release Date: October 1st 2009
Publisher: Puffin
Series: Vampire Academy
Other books in series: Vampire Academy, Shadow Kiss, Blood Promise, Spirit Bound & Last Sacrifice
Buy the Book: Amazon UK | Amazon US
Rose loves Dimitri, Dimitri might love Tasha, and Mason would die to be with Rose…
It's winter break at St. Vladimir's, but Rose is feeling anything but festive. A massive Strigoi attack has put the school on high alert, and now the Academy's crawling with Guardians—including Rose's hard-hitting mother, Janine Hathaway. And if hand-to-hand combat with her mom wasn't bad enough, Rose's tutor Dimitri has his eye on someone else, her friend Mason's got a huge crush on her, and Rose keeps getting stuck in Lissa's head while she's making out with her boyfriend, Christian! The Strigoi are closing in, and the Academy's not taking any risks… This year, St. Vlad's annual holiday ski trip is mandatory.
But the glittering winter landscape and the posh Idaho resort only create the illusion of safety. When threefriends run away in an offensive move against the deadly Strigoi, Rose must join forces with Christian to rescue them. But heroism rarely comes without a price…
My Thoughts
In this second addition to the Vampire Academy series, everything just got even hotter. I was not disappointed at all. Mead took everything to a whole new level. I loved every minute of it. It was just that awesome.
Rose is a true heroine. At first her attitude was very snarky but as the book went on Rose’s character developed making her a completely different girl. She turned out to be more serious and real bad ass. With her training, it finally paid off as she faced off some of her own troubles, battling evil whilst bravely protecting her friends.
More action and suspense was enclosed in the plot. It was much more fast paced and downright enthralling. Probably because of all the Strigoi. They played a big part in destruction and anticipation. It was frustrating yet great reading more about them.
Though, nothing is better than reading about Dimitri. So down to earth, caring and hot I simply LOVE him! Obviously, Rose does too but they have their share of problems. Like, come on already! Oh and that’s where Adrian comes in. Yeah. I don’t really like him.
This was one heck of a rollercoaster. Seriously, I just really loved it. Oh and I really love Mason. He is so not going forgotten. OK! Cannot wait to read Shadow Kiss :D
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
by Richelle Mead
Pages: 332
Release Date: May 26th 2009
Publisher: Puffin
Series: Vampire Academy
Other books in series: Frostbite, Shadow kiss, Spirit Bound, Blood Promise, Last Sacrifice
Buy it: Amazon
St. Vladimir’s Academy isn’t just any boarding school—it’s a hidden place where vampires are educated in the ways of magic and half-human teens train to protect them. Rose Hathaway is a Dhampir, a bodyguard for her best friend Lissa, a Moroi Vampire Princess. They’ve been on the run, but now they’re being dragged back to St. Vladimir’s—the very place where they’re most in danger. . . .
Rose and Lissa become enmeshed in forbidden romance, the Academy’s ruthless social scene, and unspeakable nighttime rituals. But they must be careful lest the Strigoi—the world’s fiercest and most dangerous vampires—make Lissa one of them forever
My Thoughts
The main reason I picked up this book was because about vampires. At that time, vampires were the 'hot topic'. I am so glad I did as the book was so so good well not good but extremely amazing! I just loved it!
Rose a total action type of girl. She's ready for almost anything. I love how she loves her best friend Lissa and they share a strong bond. Lissa is a princess and Rose is acting as her guardian. Because they both ran away from school, they were on the run and well you can guess they got caught and they were forced to head back.
Come on, they had to right and it's good they did anyways or Rose and Dimitri would not have met. Dimitri is Rose's mentor. Because she missed two years of training she had to fill them in... with ONE ON ONE lessons with Dimitri. Those lessons were like the best! The chemistry between them was way overboard. Dimitri didn't want to do anything as he's seven years older than her and her mentor. But no need to fret! They do kiss! LOL. Rose and Dimitri are the perfect couple. I LOVE them!
What I hate: Dimitri! Noooo not Dimitri! No waaaaaay! I just hate how he denies his love for Rose when it so totally obvious. :(
My most favourite quote of this book is when Dimitri says something to Rose and yeah, you got it! It's a heart to heart thing! Dimitri Says: "No. If I let myself love you, I won't throw myself in front of her. I'll throw myself in front of you." How fricken sweet? :D
As a whole, the book is incredibly gripping and this series is without doubt one of my favourites. Richelle Mead writes like a dream so this book is a definete MUST READ!
Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead
by Richelle Mead
Pages: 594
Release Date: December 7th 2010
Publisher: Puffin
Series: Vampire Accademy #6
Other books in series: Vampire Accademy, Frostbite, Shadowkiss, Blood Promise and Spirit bound
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Rose Hathaway has always played by her own rules. She broke the law when she ran away from St. Vladimir's Academy with her best friend and last surviving Dragomir princess, Lissa. She broke the law when she fell in love with her gorgeous, off-limits instructor, Dimitri. And she dared to defy Queen Tatiana, leader of the Moroi world, risking her life and reputation to protect generations of dhampir guardians to come.*I have tried to make this review spoiler free but I have miserably failed. SPOILERS!*
Now the law has finally caught up with Rose--for a crime she didn't even commit. She's in prison for the highest offence imaginable: the assassination of a monarch. She'll need help from both Dimitri and Adrian to find the one living person who can stall her execution and force the Moroi elite to acknowledge a shocking new candidate for the royal throne: Vasilisa Dragomir.
But the clock on Rose's life is running out. Rose knows in her heart the world of the dead wants her back . . . and this time she is truly out of second chances. The big question is, when your whole life is about saving others, who will save you?
My Thoughts
Outstanding! OMG! IT WAS AH-MAZING! Seriously, no lie.
I cannot describe how good this book was. I simply couldn't put It down. It was so engaging and full of life. I loved every single thing about Last Sacrifice especially since ROSE and DIMITRI are FINALLY TOGETHER! I AM SOOOOOOOO RELIEVED!
I followed Rose all throughout the way- from Vampire Academy to Last Sacrifice. Each and every book within this series had left me captivated and longing for more. Now that it has come to an end, I'm depressed but overjoyed to get that happily ever after at the end!
The one thing that got me so enthralled within the life at St.Vladmir was most definitely the relationship between Rose and Dimitri. They both had this intensity and passion for one another that was worth holding on to. They both craved to be with each other yet something always came in the way. I loved all their magical moments and how they both complete each other in every single way. *sigh* When Dimitri and Rose were in the tent there was such a intensity in the air. The way there gazes locked and how much they craved to be kiss each other... so cute!Adrian.
At first when he was introduced in Frostbite, I didn't really connect with his character however my thoughts all changed in this book. Especially, when Rose cheated on him! That was really :(
...But it’s totally understandable. Everybody makes mistakes and you just tell how Rose and Dimitri are in 'sync'. Rose obviously didn't intend on hurting Adrian in any way but Dimitr's and Rose's love was so strong that they had to be with each other. They belong together.
It was funny when Dimitri said and I quote 'And what is not right is taking a woman from another man' and then he goes all over Rose in the next chapter. LOL!
The events change constantly with every page. Expect the Unexpected. Like Tasha. Who would have thought out of all people she would be the one who framed Rose. I actually thought it was Daniella. With everything going on and the way Richelle
I am giving way too much spoilers... there's simply too much to say.
Richelle Mead simply writes to perfection (and why doesn't she tour in the UK! So random :] ) . This is a book that should definitely be for keeps. I absolutely loved this entire series!
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