Throwback Thursday is my weekly feature which I created to post a review that I've written from the past. Every week I will post a review that I've written prior to my blogs existence. I'll be sharing both the books that I think you'd enjoy and the books that I should warn you against wasting your time on! ;-)
Side note: I must admit, as I'm posting these old reviews, I can see how my review style has evolved. I't been pretty hard to restrain myself from rewriting them! LOL
Staying in line with the last few weeks post, here's my review of book three from the Vampire Academy series! I really enjoyed this series and recommend it for older teens (16+) and adults alike!
Side note: I must admit, as I'm posting these old reviews, I can see how my review style has evolved. I't been pretty hard to restrain myself from rewriting them! LOL
Staying in line with the last few weeks post, here's my review of book three from the Vampire Academy series! I really enjoyed this series and recommend it for older teens (16+) and adults alike!
Publisher: Razorbill
Release Date: November 13, 2008
Format: Kindle
Pages: 443
Source: Amazon Purchase
Genre: YA Urban Fantasy
Original Review Date: April 12, 2011
Rating: 4 bookmarks
Synopsis: It's springtime at St. Vladimir's Academy, and Rose Hathaway is this close to graduation. Since making her first Strigoi kills, Rose hasn't been feeling quite right. She's having dark thoughts, behaving erratically, and worst of all... might be seeing ghosts.
As Rose questions her sanity, new complications arise. Lissa has begun experimenting with her magic once more, their enemy Victor Dashkov might be set free, and Rose's forbidden relationship with Dimitri is starting to heat up again. But when a deadly threat no one saw coming changes their entire world, Rose must put her own life on the line - and choose between the two people she loves most.
The third installment of the Vampire Academy books was excellent and I didn't want to put it down. The more books of this series I read, the more I like it. Wow…that’s all I can say. That ending was wow! As I suspected, Rose finally got her man. I was so excited for Rose and Dimitri, but I also knew it was too good to be true. As the story went on I could see the writing on the wall. I really love Rose’s character. It’s amazing to see how she’s grown into her own as a guardian, friend, daughter, lover. From a young minded teen to an adult. The tragedy they all experienced at the hands of the Strigoi attacks in the book was massive and it clearly effected everyone on the campus. It was good to see the Moroi stand up and fight with the dhampirs on their rescue mission. I really like how their society is evolving.
I even felt a little bad for Adrian. It's clear that he really cares for Rose. For a while it was hard to see what his motives were. I wasn't sure if he just wanted to hook up with her or if he truly cared about her, but after that last scene between them in this book, there's no question. It was very kind and generous how he stepped up to help her.
Also, I must mention that I liked how the author worked in Mason’s character. More than once he was able to help in the fight against Strigoi. It was a nice touch that we got to see a glimpse of the old Mason before he crossed over. In the end. I didn't expect Rose to drop out of school, yet it didn't really surprise me. I’m excited to see what happens next.
Happy Reading,
~Tamara
Want more VA reviews? Read my reviews of the first two in the series!
Frostbite (VA #2) | Vampire Academy (VA #1)
