BOOK BLURB:St Vladimir's Academy isn't just any boarding school - hidden away, it's a 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 where the girls must survive a world of forbidden romances, a ruthless social scene and terrifying night time rituals. But most of all, staying alive.
REVIEW:
As a fan of Richelle’s Succubus series but not so far of her Dark Swan books, I thought that I’d give this, her Young Adult series a go. Whilst unconventional it was interesting in its own way and did keep me fascinated to the last page as I was wondering what was going to happen. It was well planned, the characters realistic (as far as they could be) with a public face of Vamps as if they were everyday people which worked extremely well in humanising their race. Its good fun but I did feel a bit apprehensive with one scene within the novel that I felt was unnecessary to be honest, but not enough to put me off reading future instalments. I will seek them out and hope that Richelle keeps the series alive with gripping plot as well as wicked twists.
BOOK BLURB:It's winter break at St Vladimir's, and a massive Strigoi vampire attack has put the school on high alert. This year's trip away from the academy to the wintery peaks of Idaho has suddenly become mandatory. But Rose's troubles seem to follow her wherever she goes - dealing with the pain of knowing that her relationship with her tutor Dimitri can never be, things get even more complicated when one her closest friends admits his feelings for her. The glittering winter landscape may create the illusion of safety but Rose - and her heart - are in more danger than she ever could have imagined...
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Book two kicks off in much the same way as the first with the tension between Rose and her love interest hitting an all time high in this offering. Richelle does a cracking job of keeping it up throughout the whole novel as the reader is left with the “will they, won’t they” scenario. Add to the mix great character growth mixed in with sexual tension a great story arc and beautifully descriptive sequences and you’ve got a real treat ahead. Whilst I still stand with my original unhappy thoughts in regard to a scene in the first novel this one does back it up and gives the reader every reason to hope for the future of Rose.
BOOK BLURB:A week ago Zoey had a group of special friends, three boyfriends and a (kinda) clear conscience. Now she has none of the above. Luckily ice-queen Aphrodite is showing signs of melting and ex-roomie Stevie Rae isn't as dead as she'd thought. Though Stevie's now hanging out in tunnels with freaks - gross. If she can get them to listen, Zoey will need all her friends as events take a frightening turn at the House of Night school for vampyres. Shocking true intentions are about to come to light, loyalties will be tested and an ancient evil is about to rise again. Some days being special just doesn't seem all that ...- Not suitable for younger readers -
REVIEW:
Untamed by name, untamed in action, this really is action packed as PC and Kristin continue the tale of Zoe Redbird along with her friends as they seek to hold Neferet’s schemes in limbo as a new enemy is revealed. Fast paced, well written and really a roller coaster for the older YA market that adults will love as well. Add to the mix myths, magic and problems in the romance department and you really do wonder how they manage to give it all time. Great stuff.
BOOK BLURB:The door closed with a sickening thud of finality, shutting my friends out and leaving me alone with my enemy, a fallen angel, and the monstrous bird creature his ancient lust had created. Then I did something I'd only done twice before in my life. I fainted.' It's all happening, though Zoey Redbird wishes it wasn't. She has her friends back, which is great. But a dark angel has taken over the House of Night, supported by High Priestess Neferet. Not so great. This leaves Zoey hiding out with the (supposedly friendly) red fledglings in Tulsa's prohibition-era tunnels. The not greatness continues. Zoey has some boy-thoughts to distract her, with a chance to make-up with super-hot-ex Eric. But thoughts of the archer that died, semi-permanently, in her arms also keep distracting her. Then he shows up as Neferet's newest minion. Well, hell. Zoey and friends need a plan to put things right, soon, if she's to keep both head and heart intact. - Not suitable for younger readers -
REVIEW:
With the sheer amount of action undertaken in the previous novels really has left Zoe and her friends in the middle of some very difficult choices as they run from pillar to post hiding as the foes move to surround them from all sides. The question perhaps is who’s going to get them first be it the new enemy from the previous novel or old foes as they seek to find their way through the mess that they’re now in. Add to the mix character growth, emotional conflicts and some real teen worries and it’s a book for readers of sixteen and up. However as a warning there is high sexual content within.
BOOK BLURB:Zoey needs a break after some serious excitement. Sadly, the House of Night school for vampyres doesn't feature breaks on its curriculum - even for a High Priestess in training and her gang. Plus juggling three guys is no stress reliever, especially when one is a sexy Warrior so into protecting Zoey that he's sensing her emotions. Wider stresses lurk too, and the dark force in Tulsa's tunnels is spreading. Could Stevie Rae be responsible for more than a group of misfit fledglings? And Aphrodite's visions warn Zoey to stay away from the immortal Kalona and his dark allure - but they also show that only Zoey can stop him. She's not exactly keen to meet up, but if Zoey don't go to Kalona he'll exact a fiery vengeance on those closest to her. She just has to find the courage to do what's necessary, or everything that's important to her will be destroyed. - Not suitable for younger readers -
REVIEW:
As the audience has grown so too has the series as PC and Kristin continue the adventures of Zoe Redbird and friends. Whilst the last couple of books have been pretty action packed, this one eases back on the throttle to allow the characters a brief space for breath and re-establish their own relationships in their own clique. Whilst slower than the previous it does add more to the arc and will definitely fire the readership up for the next offering which promises some interesting outings and some difficult choices.
BOOK BLURB:The Blakes are rather different to your usual neighbours. They are vampires and some of the members of the family date back to the twelfth century. One of the children, Solange, is the only born female vampire known and, as such, she poses a direct threat to the vampire queen. Her best friend Lucy is human, and when Solange is kidnapped Lucy and Solange's brother, Nicholas, set out to save her. Lucy soon discovers that she would like to be more than just friends with Nicholas. But how does one go about dating a vampire? Meanwhile, Solange finds an unlikely ally in Kieran, a vampire slayer on the hunt for his father's killer.
REVIEW:
Whilst many tread the familiar old stomping grounds of Vampire mythos, Alyxandra does all this and brings some interesting characters to the fore as Solange, a vampire to be is kidnapped and her brother with her best friend set out to save her. Cracking characters strongly lead by feisty fems that make this a book all about girl power over the usual portrayal. A great offering and with this as a basis for the series will hopefully build into something special the following novels.
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