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Jealousy (Strange Angels #3)

by Lili St. Crow, Lilith Saintcrow (Goodreads Author)

4.18 of 5 stars 4.18 · rating details · 11,841 ratings · 575 reviews

Dru Anderson might finally be safe. She’s at the largest Schola on the continent, and beginning to learn what it means to be svetocha—half vampire, half human, and all deadly. If she survives her training, she will be able to take her place in the Order, holding back the vampires and protecting the oblivious normal people.

But a web of lies and betrayals is still closing ar...more

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Published July 29th 2010 by Razorbill

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Aug 10, 2010 Rachel (The Rest Is Still Unwritten) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: i-own

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This book was incredible! The best in the series so far! From the minute I started reading, I was hooked. Unlike the previous book where I felt nothing really happened at times, this book was full speed the entire time. There was always something happening, something to keep me interested. The plot was exciting and a lot happened over the course of the book. We learn more about just what Dru is as a svetocha, and Christophe’s history with Dru’s mum. There was always a question hanging over my he...more This book was incredible! The best in the series so far! From the minute I started reading, I was hooked. Unlike the previous book where I felt nothing really happened at times, this book was full speed the entire time. There was always something happening, something to keep me interested. The plot was exciting and a lot happened over the course of the book. We learn more about just what Dru is as a svetocha, and Christophe’s history with Dru’s mum. There was always a question hanging over my head that I had to know the answer to.
It was good to see all my fave characters back. Dru, Graves and Christophe obviously returned, but also Ash, Dibs and Shanks were all there and it was good to see them. I liked the inclusion of a lot of new characters and I found myself liking Leon and Benjamin. Oh, I did not like Anna. What a b**** (excuse my language) and I’m glad the Order saw her for what she truly was in the end.
I think Dru went through a lot in this book, and over all she handled herself very well. She didn’t let it get to her at times when I expected she would. She seems to be becoming stronger and I like that.

I will admit that out of all the series’ I’ve read where there is a love triangle involved, this is the one where I have the most difficulty picking a team. Both are really great guys and seem to care about Dru sooo much. Graves is such a great guy, he’s really starting to shape up and come into his own, and it’s obvious that he really cares for Dru but Christophe is so.....Christophe. There’s just something about him that’s so hot, and compelling and if I’m honest I’m leaning more towards him. Like Dru mentioned in the book Graves is perfect boyfriend material, and while Christophe well...isn’t exactly normal in those regards, his connection with Dru seems to be deeper. I mean Dru’s friendship with Graves is so strong, they seem to know each other better than almost anyone, but when it comes to Christophe they click in an entirely different way. I loved how he’s so caring when it comes to her, and protective. I don’t doubt he’d do anything for her.

Towards the end of this book, I was absolutely blown away. During the trial when the secrets about Anna came out I was shocked to see just how heartless she truly is. I mean I knew she was cruel and nasty, but I never realised how much.
When Anna started shooting Dru and Christophe protected her with his own body and then gave her his blood, I was gapping. I literally gasped at that part! It shows how much he cares about her. Dare I say it....... I think perhaps he may love her, even if he doesn’t realise it. I mean, you don’t risk yourself like he did for someone who doesn’t mean a lot to you.

The way the book ended left me hanging on. I’m soooo desperate to know if Dru is going to be able to save Graves from Sergej and just what’s gonna happen now that’s she’s the head of the Order.

I CANNOT WAIT until the next book!!!!! It better get here soon!!!
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Jul 02, 2010 Baine rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: cant-wait

Okay, this will be EPIC! EPICCCC! the other books were UNBELIEVEABLE! and i luv graves. hes so hot. ANYWAY this book is coming out JUNE 2010! they dont hav it on the website, but it comes out in june.

OKAY obviously i got it wrong. my bad. july 29.
*sigh*
i liked june better thank you (thats what the back of betrayals said, at least).

SO... here we are again.
sexy vamp or sexy best-friend werewolf?
well isnt this oh-so familiar?

TEAM WEREWOLF here!
I'd choose Jacob, Graves, or Sam Roth anyday over...more

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Oct 21, 2010 Samantha rated it 5 of 5 stars

Go Christophe, it's about time. :)

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Aug 04, 2010 Katrina added it

THIS IS THE REVIEW FOR THE BOOK:

Dru Anderson might finally be safe. She’s at the largest Schola on the continent, and beginning to learn what it means to be svetocha–half vampire, half human, and all deadly. If she survives her training, she will be able to take her place in the Order, holding back the vampires and protecting the oblivious normal people.

But a web of lies and betrayals is still closing around her, just when she thinks she can relax a little. Her mentor Christophe is missing, her...more

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Sep 30, 2010 Mia rated it 4 of 5 stars

Dru better get with Christophe, for some reason I still hate Graves... Anyways, I can't wait! It's gonna be sooo awesome!!!

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Dec 23, 2010 Ammelia rated it 5 of 5 stars

I can't wait for this book so I can find out what happens to Dru :D
Hope she ends up with Christophe

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Dec 29, 2010 Shadow Black rated it 5 of 5 stars

I want dru to end up with Graves.
Team Graves.....beacuse "the first ones free"

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Sep 27, 2010 Mara rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal, vampires, young-adult, 2010, dropped-series

I have a deep yearning for this series to be good, but with this installment I'm a little afraid that our cocky, headstrong heroine is taking a turn toward annoying and whiny. Granted, I know it must be hard to have vampires out to kill you, but since almost nothing happens of much consequence for the first two thirds of this book, you'd think she'd just man up and enjoy the pretty boy scenery once in a while, you know?

Jealousy picks up right where Betrayals left off, and focuses on pitting Dru...more I have a deep yearning for this series to be good, but with this installment I'm a little afraid that our cocky, headstrong heroine is taking a turn toward annoying and whiny. Granted, I know it must be hard to have vampires out to kill you, but since almost nothing happens of much consequence for the first two thirds of this book, you'd think she'd just man up and enjoy the pretty boy scenery once in a while, you know?

Jealousy picks up right where Betrayals left off, and focuses on pitting Dru against the other svetocha--Anna--who has a rather nefarious past involving Dru's mom and Christophe. This is great! Wonderful! The problem is nothing happens for just about forever. Dru goes to class a lot and has a few increasingly catty conversations with Anna and everyone stares at her. She also may like Graves. Or maybe she likes Christophe. Or maybe that other guy. There's even an extended shopping spree. That accounts for the first two thirds of the book, right there.

If Dru herself is acting a little off in this book, Graves has suffered yet another personality shift. He's gone from innocent loner to super growling male to surly with issues. He spent most of this book acting seriously grumpy when not passed out, or verging on a full meltdown while comparing Dru to his battered mother. As he beats the walls with his fists and screams. Yes, very enticing. (I admit it, I don't like Graves. But then, the way he was written in this book I'm having a hard time believing the author likes him much more.)

Then we have the last third of the book, when Christophe steamrolls back into town and makes life interesting again. I'm not sure how all the potential awesome of these books has been packed into this character, but he...is full of awesome. There's no other way to describe it. By the simple act of showing up he pulled this book out of the one star category. Why it took about forever and a day for him to be reintroduced to the drama and make everything bearable again is anyone's guess.

So with the plot finally showing some life well past the halfway mark of this book, I have to say Jealousy is the weakest of the three so far. It's filler, plain and simple, when it really shouldn't have been. There are important, plot-filled moments in this book that are simply undercut by the sheer boredom surrounding them. It doesn't help that most of the plot-driven, interesting moments occurred in the last fifty pages. For this book, most of the problem happens to be tying so many integral plot points to Christophe, and when the guy in question isn't around for the majority of the novel things tend to suffer. Like pacing. And interest.

That said, with Christophe's supposed promise to stick around and be awesome for the foreseeable future, I can only expect the next book in the series, Defiance, to be much better. (less)

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Aug 09, 2010 Keziah rated it 5 of 5 stars

ok fans. short and sweet : i loved it, it answered sooo much questions from the last book and placed new questions in. i recomended to everyone and i hope you guys love it to. ALSO poor graves, OMG Anna and christophe is H.O.T

update: lilith saintcrow posted on her forum that it IS CRISTOPHE on the cover, so sorry fellow Graves fans.

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Oct 07, 2012 Annabel rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: supernatural, supernatural-vampires, supernatural-shifter, 3-stars, young-adult

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Just three stars for this book. I liked some parts of it better than Betrayals and others less. First of all I like that Dru is a bit more in control. But just a tiny bit. Most of the time I was still shouting at her: "Come on Dru. Do something. Make a plan." And I don't like that. I like strong female characters and Dru was strong in the first book but not in the second or third.
Also there was less action in this book then in the second. A thing I disliked too. It took a while for the story to...more

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Jul 19, 2011 Dina M. rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: really-good-book-series

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Ok so here's what happens: Dru goes to the Prima schola, she meets the people from the Order and Anna the head of the order shows up again and starts trouble,she sees Ash every night and she thinks he is close to changing back to human form, we meet her new body guards,this school actually starts training her, her and Graves make out but Graves says they should take things slow, she wonders where Christophe is. She finds out her mom's connection with Anna and Christophe, her and Anna get into a...more

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Mar 17, 2011 Lale Gurel rated it 4 of 5 stars

I’ll say from now that I’m 100% team Graves, because Christophe kind of freaks me out a little bit. What made me really, really happy about Jealousy was that Graves got a lot of screen time, and it wasn’t even shared with Christophe!

As you might have guessed from the above, the romantic elements are much more developed in this installment, which was a very welcome change. I also really enjoyed the insight into past events and into Djamphir culture, often through the medium of Dru’s classes, whic...more

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Aug 03, 2010 Tynga rated it 5 of 5 stars

Dru’s life has never been quite normal, roaming from town to town with her dad hunting things that goes bump in the night. But her life changed completely when one night, her dad came back from a gig as a member of the undead, a zombie to be precise. Since then, she’s been on the run, gathering friends but a lot more enemies on the way and she’s fighting as hard as she can to keep her head out of the water – and her body out of the grave. With the help of Graves, Christophe and other wulfen boys...more Dru’s life has never been quite normal, roaming from town to town with her dad hunting things that goes bump in the night. But her life changed completely when one night, her dad came back from a gig as a member of the undead, a zombie to be precise. Since then, she’s been on the run, gathering friends but a lot more enemies on the way and she’s fighting as hard as she can to keep her head out of the water – and her body out of the grave. With the help of Graves, Christophe and other wulfen boys, Dru made it to the Schola Prima, but the operative base of the Order isn’t as safe as it was suppose to be, because someone is still trying to kill her.

Jealousy picked up a bit slowly for me, but once the action started, you were in for quite a ride! The series is all about secrets, treachery, betrayals and what fuels most of those “situations”? Jealousy. This round gave many answers to questions left open in the previous books. Through many flashbacks, we learn more about Christophe’s relation with Dru’s mother, Elizabeth’s relation with Anna, August’s past, why are there so few svetocha, why is Dru hunted that way. While all those questions were answered, many more remains and Dru is not out of trouble just yet.

I really love the characters on that series, Dru is always trying to be strong and fight off the world, but at some point she will break down, and she will have to relay on her very few friends to help her get out of some nasty situations. Graves is as lovely and all the while sarcastic as ever which is totally cute if you ask me. He likes Dru very much but is very awkward about it, it’s quite charming. On the other hand Christophe is experienced and level-headed, and while we know he cares for Dru we can’t quite grasp what his feelings really are and how deep they are. There are of course quite a few djamphirs and wulfen boys involved, some lovely, some Dru isn’t so sure she can trust, but they are all described perfectly by Lilith.

If I had to describe the book in one sentence I’d say, Strong, surprising and breath-taking, Dru’s story is an epic adventure you don’t wanna miss! Defiance, the fourth book in the series is suppose to hit the shelves in spring 2011, and I’m really looking forward to it. The end of Jealousy promises another installment where things will be different for Dru, but I’m sure it’s still gonna be action-crazy and heart-pounding.
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Mar 26, 2011 Evelin rated it 1 of 5 stars

This book is a huge disappointment, the only reason I picked up this book in the first place was because my favorite author ( Richelle Mead author of The Vampire Academy series ) wrote a review on it. Well I don't think she actually read the book now. Dru is supposed to be a badass who can handle guns and other weapons right? Well through out the whole book she is mostly crying and complaining about how she feels and about how bad her life is. What really makes me mad though is after crying for...more

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Jul 28, 2010 Abby rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2010, own-it

Loved it! Let me just say that the ending will make you want to keep reading. Jealousy wanted to make me pull my hair out with anticipation for the next book. I'm not going to say any more because I'm bound to give something away, just that this book did not have the "sequel syndrome" in which it does not live up to its predecessors. I couldn't put it down and finished it in about a day.

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Jul 31, 2010 Mari rated it 4 of 5 stars

this series just gets better and better. i loved dru's strength and bravado. at first, i was a bit miffed because i was more than halfway through the story and there was no sign of my fave character yet but when that person finally surfaced, it was flat-out awesome! a lot of questions from the first two books were answered here - the traitor within the order has been rooted out and christophe's true relationship with dru's mother is finally revealed and just, WOW. that part of the story is now m...more

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Mar 22, 2013 Rebecca rated it 3 of 5 stars

I'm glad I didn't give up on this series after the first two books. The second book was already improving, but the plot was extremely slow moving and Graves really got on my nerves. I'm glad the series is coming into its own in this third book, where we finally have more action on all fronts. I prefer Christophe much more than Graves, although I feel like the romantic development has been pretty lacking for both. Dru's relationship with Graves is still mostly governed by the same old "I feel saf...more

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Oct 11, 2011 Kathy Davie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, romance, urban, young-adult

Third in the Strange Angels urban fantasy series for young adults revolving around a young svetocha trying to survive a world of vampires and djamphirs who don't seem to want her to live.

The Story
Dru is finally at the Schola Prima in New York City. And funnily enough, she still doesn't feel safe. Oh, she has her Guard and Graves stays at her side morning, noon, and night, but something is definitely off. Especially with Anna, the only other known svetocha.

As the weeks go by, Dru begins to loose...more

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Sep 25, 2011 Miranda Wheeler rated it 5 of 5 stars

This series is fantastic. The first thing I noticed about Dru, is she's brillant and hilarious. She maintains this strong, sarcastic, yet still so completely human voice (whether that's what she is... or not) that never wavers.

The few things that Dru Anderson knows to be true are what keeps her grounded - she know's they're not much, but they are all she has: her mother is gone, her father is her family, the Real World is always going to kick down her door, she's against the wall and she's lock...more

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May 07, 2011 Sandra rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: overdrive, urban-fantasy, young-adult

These books have so much potential, which makes them all the more frustrating. I definitely think reading this one was better than listening to the audio, which I did for the first two. It's partly the narrators voice, and partly the way she says things, but I didn't find the characters nearly as annoying this time around. That being said, here is how they annoyed me. :) I get that Graves and Dru are 16, but really? Awkwardness is one things, but it is very emotionally unfulfilling when your two...more

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Apr 22, 2011 Trinity rated it 5 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. What?! But they- And then... And the! But whyyyy!?!?!? And then she-... and he!... and HEE!!!..... AGH!!! Kay. Let me restart.

First: I love this book. I love the style, I love the fact that Dru got out of the crap schola that made her seem like a caged bird, no... Not a bird, a freaking caged Lion. Instead she goes to the OTHER school! Which doesn't really add anything to it except that it's a better version of the other schola but whatever, back to the review. SPOILERS! DO NOT READ FROM HERE ON...more What?! But they- And then... And the! But whyyyy!?!?!? And then she-... and he!... and HEE!!!..... AGH!!! Kay. Let me restart.

First: I love this book. I love the style, I love the fact that Dru got out of the crap schola that made her seem like a caged bird, no... Not a bird, a freaking caged Lion. Instead she goes to the OTHER school! Which doesn't really add anything to it except that it's a better version of the other schola but whatever, back to the review. SPOILERS! DO NOT READ FROM HERE ON OUT! I love how Dru and *smirk* Edgar finally kiss, I hate how after that a grande total of NADA (ZILCHO! ZERO!) happens, but whatever, I got my kiss.

Second: I hate Anna, in the first book when I first met her my mind was just like 'bitch. bitch. bitch. bitch. bitchy bitch.' So I'm glad she got what was coming.

Third: (and here's where my incoherency comes from) WHYYYY!!?!??!??! WHY WHY WHY WHY WHYYYYYYYY!?!??!?!?! The entire end made Anna go in my mind from a bitch to evil incarnate that should go die in a hole. FIlled with Canadian geese, swans, and poison ivy. And get locked in their. While having chinese water torture performed on her. If she hadn't spazzed on Dru and acted like an idiot then wonderful Graves who we all know and love would still be with Dru, where he belongs.

On the other hand, I hated how Dru acted like a complete idiot and wouldn't tell Graves what had happened, that in my opinion was very stupid BUT it provides the plot point (or what I assume will be... Dear lordie if it's not someone's gonna die) for the fourth book, but still.

Fourth: And THEN there's Christophe, who deserves a number all to himself. He's... kind of creepy if you think about it but while he's there you don't find him creepy. It's... to be honest it's exactly what Dru thinks of him. She feels confused (cough*creeped*cough) while he's not there but while he IS there she's all pounding heart confusion but NOT the previous confusion, it sucks. I'M as confused as she is! Which concerns me greatly... But it adds to the awesome factor of the book so I'm not going to complain. (less)

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Mar 31, 2011 Whatchyareading added it

Shelves: christine, paranormal, series, young-adult

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This was my favorite book so far of the series. Not only do we get more answers, like who the traitor is!, but we also see more Dru and Graves action. I am pulling for Graves. I didn’t really like him in the first book. He seemed kind of needy and naive, but since turning into a werwulf, he’s matured and grown a backbone. There are hints of his feelings in this book, but you’re still not really sure what’s going on with him. Maybe he doesn’t want to be with a half-vamp? Maybe it’s really because...more This was my favorite book so far of the series. Not only do we get more answers, like who the traitor is!, but we also see more Dru and Graves action. I am pulling for Graves. I didn’t really like him in the first book. He seemed kind of needy and naive, but since turning into a werwulf, he’s matured and grown a backbone. There are hints of his feelings in this book, but you’re still not really sure what’s going on with him. Maybe he doesn’t want to be with a half-vamp? Maybe it’s really because he doesn’t think it’s the right time? (Which I think is a cop-out excuse because ever since he’s met Dru, it’s always a horrible time. I doubt a “right” time will magically appear.) Whatever the case, I hope something big happens in the next book to solidify their relationship status because between Dru’s awkward attempts at talking about her feelings and Graves going back and forth, I wanted to punch them both and then lock them in a closet together until they either figure something out or make out. A decision needs to be made or I’ll be back for the next book’s review with a rather long rant about resolution.

I know there a few people in the Christophe camp, but like I said in the Betrayals summary, the past (current?) feelings he has for Dru’s mom makes the whole thing super weird and uncomfortable to read when they’re alone. I really hope nothing further develops in that area, although you never know. Especially with how things ended in Jealousy. *anxiety*

The beginning of the book is rather slow paced as pieces fall into place, but it was completely forgotten once things started wrapping up (I was riveted during the last couple chapters) and the ending! You guys, I’m dying to know how that’s going to be resolved. (Oh, how I hate cliffhanger endings.)

I also want to add that I absolutely love Ash. I’m so glad Dru rescued him at the end of Betrayals. I think he’s going to become an important character in the next book and I can’t wait to see more of him.

The next book, Defiance, comes out in April. (I hate waiting.)

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Mar 09, 2011 Avery rated it 5 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. ***Contain spoilers- beware***

Lili touches upon quite a few topics in this book that she doesn't in the others (or she tries to in the other books, but you know, characters get in the way, interrupting one another and everything... Ugh, darn characters!) and she fully explains these topics/ ideas, unlike in the other books, and therefore we aren't left questioning as much as we usually are *does happy dance*, especially from page 130 onwards. Combined with the pace of this story (which is super...more ***Contain spoilers- beware***

Lili touches upon quite a few topics in this book that she doesn't in the others (or she tries to in the other books, but you know, characters get in the way, interrupting one another and everything... Ugh, darn characters!) and she fully explains these topics/ ideas, unlike in the other books, and therefore we aren't left questioning as much as we usually are *does happy dance*, especially from page 130 onwards. Combined with the pace of this story (which is super fast), I think that we might just have the best book in the series (even if it totally breaks your heart)!

Now, I am not going to lie, I don't understand whatsoever why Graves left Dru. Because she wouldn't tell him who hit her? I hate to break it to you buddy, but it was pretty obvious who hit her considering the majority of those around Dru practically worship her/ hold her on a pedestal and as such I don't think that they would be the culprits. Who hates Dru with every fiber of her being? Oh yeah! That person! Hmmmm... I wonder if they were the one who hit her? DUH!

In my review of "Betrayals" I said that I believed Ash to be the most intriguing character of the series and that still rings true. I just really, really, REALLY, want to know what his endgame is! In this book I thought that it was really nice to see him being able to communicate more and more (like when he kept pointing at the door and pointing at Dru meaning "Missy, you have got to get out of this room before the suckers decide to snack on you!"). Also, towards the very end of the book when he was in the informatory and his body kept shifting back and forth? My heart was so happy!

And like I mentioned earlier, this book will totally break your heart. For a number of reasons. If you are team one boy and read what happens between Dru and that boy, you will be totally happy, but then all of a sudden BAM! The tables completely turn and it starts to seem like Dru is leaning towards the other boy, and you will be heartbroken (or vice versa, you will be totally rooting and thinking "Way to make the right decision Dru!"). And even if you are not a fan of one of these boys, when you hear what horrible-ness is happening to one of them? Well, you will become a fan and you will pray that it all ends well for him.

All in all, this is the best book in the series. Again, we are introduced to a ton of new characters (I must say that Leon is by far my favourite character introduced in this book- I just love his dry humor/ snarkiness). I think that "Defiance", the next book in the series, will boil down to is what who will Dru choose? The boy that she feels the most comfortable with? Or the boy that she feels passionate towards?

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Feb 23, 2011 Callista rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Lovers of Twilight, Bllod and chocolate, Wolfsbane, and Vampire Academy.

Recommended to Callista by: Youtube! lol

Shelves: wicked-fiction, me-girl

Okay, I just finished reading Jealousy, and I'm now wondering if there is a fourth Strange Angel book. This one was just tingley good. Fabulous writing style. I love how Lili St.crow makes her seem absolutely real. How she's (DRu the main character) is down to earth and focused on the really important things. Relationships, Trust, strength, survival. She always has a plan and someone to keep her on her feet.
A loving girl who's not to soft.
Secondly, Delicious boys. My heart almost burst from my...more

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Feb 21, 2011 Lucy rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal, self-inflicted-and-i-knew-better, wasn-t-for-me, young-adult, anti-feminist, disappearing-parent-syndrome

I don't know why I continued with the series. I didn't enjoy the first book, nor do I particularly like writing scathing reviews. Most of the time when I one or two star a book I pass the rest and try to purge it from my mind rather than going over it again with a review and really burning it in. I was lent all three books and I decided to work my way through anyway despite not enjoying the first Strange Angels book. The second felt like sheer filler and I didn't have a lot to say that wasn't a...more

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Feb 05, 2011 MaryBookSwarm rated it 4 of 5 stars

Wow. That's not much of a blurb, is it? Well, this is the third book in the series so, because I'm sure I'll say something spoil-y in this review, don't read it unless you've read the first two. And, besides that, you'll be a bit confused if you start with Jealousy because Lili St. Crow doesn't do a whole lot of back story in her books (Thank God. 'Cause that annoys me when the author says the same thing over and over to set up the backstory! Granted, it's helpful if you haven't read the book bu...more Wow. That's not much of a blurb, is it? Well, this is the third book in the series so, because I'm sure I'll say something spoil-y in this review, don't read it unless you've read the first two. And, besides that, you'll be a bit confused if you start with Jealousy because Lili St. Crow doesn't do a whole lot of back story in her books (Thank God. 'Cause that annoys me when the author says the same thing over and over to set up the backstory! Granted, it's helpful if you haven't read the book but still.).

I devoured this book in one night, staying up until the wee hours to find out what happens with Dru and Graves and Christophe. Dru's finally away from the delinquent school and where she belongs. Supposedly. But there's still a traitor, there's still suckers and others out there who want her dead. She's a little slow to realize who it is (I'm giving her the benefit of the doubt with this, that she's not slow, she's just having a hard time believing it.) and this slowness almost gets her killed.

Dru finally meets the Council, matches wits with Anna, and comes to a decision about Graves (well, sort of. There's still Christophe...maybe. S*sigh* Love triangles can be so difficult.). And, as I was reading, I realized that this book was going to be a cliffhanger. Grr. Now I'll have to wait until next year to find out if...no. Not gonna put that spoiler in there!

Anyway, Lili St. Crow comes through big-time with JEALOUSY. It's packed full of action, intrigue and betrayal all the way through it. And the fight scenes rock! I love the way she writes them, so that I feel like I'm there, in the middle of the action. Dru is a kick-butt character--stubborn and smart, a take-no-crap kind of girl who, despite the difficult situations she finds herself in, can figure a way out. She garners the loyalty of those around her and is a natural-born leader (although she still sees herself as a loner. I'm thinking this is going to change a bit in the next book, though.). Graves and Christophe are both hot in their own way but I also want to smack them both upside the head because of some of the stuff they say and do (mostly Christophe but Graves still deserves a head-smack). Loved JEALOUSY. Highly recommended.
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Jan 19, 2011 Murphy's Library rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Have I told you guys I love Guta? Yes, she did it again: Jealousy was another book she gave me as birthday present, and I put all my "To Read List" away to read it.

After all that happened on Betrayals, Dru's finally arrived at the Prima Schola on Jealousy. Now she's been really trained—but she's still the only girl in a school full of boys, and still sure she isn't safe there, and Christophe is gone, again. On this Schola, Dru meets the Cou...more

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Jan 14, 2011 WillowBe rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Nov 12, 2010 Paradoxical rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2010-reading-list, books-otherwise

Mixed feelings about the entire series. First two books were a wee bit too dramatic for my tastes--not the events, really, but just the general 'feel' of the books (how they were written, perhaps). The third book is a smidge better in that regard, however. Well, better, or I got used to it, heh.

What bugs me about Dru is that she's strong and yet weak at the same time. All right, this isn't all that bad, except I feel like she goes into these cycles where she's weak and powerless and everything i...more Mixed feelings about the entire series. First two books were a wee bit too dramatic for my tastes--not the events, really, but just the general 'feel' of the books (how they were written, perhaps). The third book is a smidge better in that regard, however. Well, better, or I got used to it, heh.

What bugs me about Dru is that she's strong and yet weak at the same time. All right, this isn't all that bad, except I feel like she goes into these cycles where she's weak and powerless and everything is out of her control, but then she's strong and competent. Except the strong and competent part only lasts for a few pages at most and we're back to a weak and vaguely irritating Dru. This cycles ad naseum. I would have liked it a lot more if she was more balanced between being strong and being weak.

I really liked the thought of Graves and Dru getting together in the first book, but in the next two books I'm just not feeling like they go well together. Especially this one, where my liking of Graves and Dru plummeted to a new low. I like the more confident Graves. I like how close he and Dru are, and how it's two of them against the world. However, I dislike how dependent on Graves Dru is, and while I know that he's her only real anchor in a world that's shifting underneath her feet, I don't think that's conductive to a healthy relationship. It's less chemistry I feel from them (definitely a lot less chemistry from the first book) and more like she's confusing her feelings with finding a safe harbor (and mixed up with some father issues, I think). Oh, she is attracted to Graves, but it's getting really muddled and her want of a relationship smacks of issues of another kind. I like them better as the best of friends, to be frank.

Actually, I just want Dru to get to a better, healthier mental state before she jumps into any sort of relationship. Right now her daddy issues are spewing out everywhere. And her mother issues. And her grandma issues. And the vampires are trying to kill me issues. And the other svetocha is trying to kill me too issues.

Er.

Moving on! (Heh.) I still don't quite understand why svetocha are on such a pedestal. Yes, they just breath and apparently kill vampires--except the ones that are really awful, apparently--but that still doesn't explain the almost blind devotion they get from djamphir. If someone is being as awful as Anna, you'd think they'd try a little harder to curb her (or at least doubt her some more and do something about it).

At least by the end of Jealousy things have moved forward on that front.

Hm. The end of the third book was rather snappy, though it did have somewhat of a cliffhanger. I am looking forward to the promise that Dru will do more. Maybe she'll get to act rather than react all the time. One lives in hope. Overall, the series isn't exactly great and wonderful, but it's still fairly entertaining. It probably deserves closer to 2 stars on a whole, but I enjoyed reading it in a shallow way, so 3 stars from me.(less)

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Nov 11, 2010 Nafiza rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2010, ya-fantasy, books-i-own

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Nothing much happens in the book. I mean...okay, yeah... nothing much does. I keep waiting for her to freaking "bloom" so we can, you know, move on to the more important things? Like kicking ass. But I sort of feel that in this book, all Dru does is whine. And oh yes, Graves. I could have sworn she had a thing for Christophe...but no? She likes Graves? Though to be totally honest, it feels to me that she equates Graves with a safety blanket...and that's kinda no...more

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