Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead

Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead

Released: May 18, 2010
Publisher: Razorbill (Penguin Group)
Series: Vampire Academy, Book 5
Preceded By: Vampire Academy & Frostbite & Shadow Kiss & Blood Promise
Followed By: Last Sacrifice                                               Page Amount: 489, US Hardback
POV: 1st Person (Rose)
Buy it here: Barnes & Noble•Amazon

OVERALL:

Plot-20/20
Characters-19/20
Creativity-19/20
Writing-20/20
Pace-9/10
Ending-100/10
=97/100  A ★★★★★/5


SUMMARY:
After a long and heartbreaking journey to Dimitri's birthplace in Siberia, Rose Hathaway has finally returned to St. Vladimir's-and to her best friend, Lissa. It is nearly graduation, and the girls can't wait for their real lives beyond the Academy's iron gates to begin. But Rose's heart still aches for Dimitri, and she knows he's out there, somewhere. - Goodreads

 

REViEW:
Haha it's been 4 years since I have read Vampire Academy and still haven't finished the series. I know, I'm insane. It's not that I didn't want to, it's just that I have so many books to read and have trouble keeping up with series. That's why I'm trying my best to catch up on every series I like! I'm not going to lie this is a long series, but it is totally worth it. The writing is so perfect I literally laughed out loud at serveral parts. The plot is so crazy and exciting, it's kind of addicting in a way. This book is amazing, especially after that slowish plot in Blood Promise.  

The characters in this book were spot on. Rose is so tough and I really wish I had her in my life. I kind of hope I'm like her in some ways. Her dialogue was so hilarious because she's powerful and she knows it. Lissa is the ultimate good-girl. I love her so much too! She really demonstrated her strength in this book, which was really great. I loved seeing her character evolve. Adrian was also awesome! I really love how different his character is and his family's status fits into the plot. And lastly, Dimitri... Ah how his story is so epic... That's about all I can say without spoiling all this epicness. 

Did you not see the 100 in the ending criteria? The ending was fantastic! It had that extra special WOW factor that really knocked my socks off. I'm still in awe of how it ended. It's that kind of ending that makes you feel like you'd do anything to get the next book. I'm definitely going to have to start Last Sacrifice very soon! All in all, BUY THIS SERIES! You won't regret it. The action is priceless, the romance is steamy hot, and the plot twists and turns are jaw-dropping.
My Favorite Part: The ending, I so can not wait to finish this series!

ALL iN ALL:
Do I recommend this book? Heck yeah! If you haven't already READ THIS SERIES!!
Will I be reading the next book? DUH!!!

Thank you all for reading! I would love to hear what you think about the Vampire Academy Series.

It's a Book Thing
Review by Macy ♥

Blood Promise by Richelle Mead

Blood Promise by Richelle Mead

Released: April 6, 2010
Publisher: Razorbill (Penguin Group)
Series: Vampire Academy, Book 4
Preceded By: Vampire Academy & Frostbite & Shadow Kiss
Followed By: Spirit Bound 
Page Amount: 512, US Paperback
POV: 1st Person (Rose)
Buy it here: Barnes & Noble•Amazon

OVERALL:

Plot-18/20
Characters-19/20
Creativity-18/20
Writing-18/20
Pace-6/10
Ending-9/10
=88/100  B
★★★★/5

This is the fourth book in The Vampire Academy series, I will not post any intentional spoilers but please do not keep reading if you have not read Vampire Academy, Frostbite, and Shadow Kiss. 
SUMMARY:
This summary has a MAJOR spoiler in it but if you still want to read it here is the link to goodreads. 

REViEW:
I know probably every YA fan has already finished this series, but I just had to post my thought about this book. If you finished Shadow Kiss you probably ran out and got this book immediately. Honestly, this wasn't my favorite book in the series. It was slow and didn't have much action in it. This book was completely necessary to the plot though. I'm sure it will help more the plot into motion in Spirit Bound. Not much happened in this book but it set up great things to happen in Spirit Bound. 

The characters in this book were a lot better than in the previous books. I understood why some characters did what they did and was able to relate to each character. Rose showed some weaknesses which made her more realistic. I didn't like Lissa as much in this book, but her story made sense. Dimitri... I didn't really like him in this book, but that was understandable. I also didn't like Adrian as much in this book. Christian was really realistic. I understood his feelings and agreed with them. 

The ending was a little bit shocking. I was expecting a little bit more ,but it still made me anxious to start reading the next book. So if you haven't read the Vampire Academy series yet, go buy it now! It's nothing like Twilight and is a very unique and good vampire book.

My Favorite Part: Rose. It was the first time she felt real to me. 

ALL iN ALL:
Do I recommend this book? Yes because this series really is amazing!!
Will I be reading the next book? Yes, I just bought it!

Thank you all for reading! I would love to hear what you think about the Vampire Academy Series.

It's a Book Thing
Review by Macy ♥

Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead

Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead


Released: November 13, 2008
Publisher: Razorbill (Penguin Group)
Series: Vampire Academy, Book 3
Preceded By: Vampire Academy & Frostbite
Followed By: Blood Promise
Page Amount: 448, US Paperback
POV: 1st Person (Rose)
Buy Shadow Kiss here: Borders•Barnes & Noble•Amazon

OVERALL:

Plot-20/20
Characters-20/20
Creativity-20/20
Writing-20/20
Pace-9/10
Ending-10/10
=99/100  A+
★★★★★/5

This is the third book in The Vampire Academy series, I will not post any intentional spoilers but please do not keep reading if you have not read Vampire Academy and Frostbite. 
SUMMARY:
For Rose Hathaway, everything seems out of kilter. Ever since she made her first Strigoi kills, a dark shadow has been creeping over her. Looming in the background, too, is another realization: If she follows her forbidden love for guardian Dimitri Belikov, she might lose her best friend forever. And these sleep-shaking worries couldn't have come at a worse time. The immortal unloving are prowling everywhere, famished for vengeance against her. An adrenaline-laced episode of the teen pop favorite Vampire Academy. -Goodreads.com
CONDENSED REViEW:
Wow this book is amazing.  I read the first book of the VA series and I really didn't like it.  I almost gave up on the series but I'm super glad I didn't!  So far this is my favorite book of this series, and definitely one of my favorite books in general!  Go buy this book now! You won't regret it.


REViEW:
Wow. Read this book NOW! Like go out and buy it, it's amazing! Even if you read the first book and didn't care for it KEEP READING, it really, REALLY gets better! The plot was just amazing! It was straight forward and intriguing. I was interested the entire time and never got bored, even though it was a little slow at first. There were a ton of twists and action that made me want to keep reading. 


The characters were so much more developed in this book. I really liked them a lot more and was able to relate with them. I think that the characters really made this book memorable. I started to respect Rose a lot more in this book. She's really tough and I really enjoyed that. Dimitri was amazing, as always, I really wish he existed... Lissa is still as sweet as ever. I really started to love Christian in this book, he wasn't as arrogant as usual. Same with Adrian, he gained some respect.


The ending proudly did this book justice. It was amazing just like the beginning and the middle. I really liked the ending but it did leave me a little sad. It really made me want to read the next book, which I have already started.

My Favorite Part: This was a hard one... I think it would have to be Dimitri and Rose's relationship. I just really enjoyed it.

ALL iN ALL:
Do I recommend this book? YES BUY IT RIGHT NOW
Does this series get better from Vampire Academy? YES just please BUY IT NOW you will not regret it 
Will I be reading the next book? Yes, I already started it :)


Thank you all for reading! I would love to hear your comments on the Vampire Academy Series or any comments in general! 


It's a Book Thing
Review by Macy ♥