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Afterlife (Evernight #4)

by Claudia Gray (Goodreads Author)

3.8 of 5 stars 3.80 · rating details · 13,011 ratings · 946 reviews

Destiny awaits Bianca and Lucas . . .

Bianca and Lucas have always believed they could endure anything to be together. When a twist of fate not only transforms Bianca into a wraith but also turns Lucas into a vampire--the very creature he spent his life hunting--they are left reeling.

Haunted by his powerful need to kill, Lucas can turn to only one place for help . . . Evern...more

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Published March 8th 2011 by HarperTeen

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Dec 31, 2011 Wendy added it

Update 2011:

Moving to the 'read' shelf, because I can't stand this on my 'to-read' shelf any longer. I will never read this. Reading other reviews confirms my initial thought that I have better things to do with my time, including but not limited to poking my eyes out, watching paint dry/grass grow, or cleaning my toilet with a toothbrush.

But, I can't delete a review with 33 likes, can I?

Update:

Giving up...I'll just pick it up when it's published.

I hate when people rate a book before they re...more

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May 25, 2011 Saniya(Will Herondale is mine) rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: vampires, favorites

OMG! WTH! NOOOOOOOOO!
Did this series just ended or am I going crazy?! o_O
I am so not sure how I feel about this just yet...
I guess like:

Ok... I am going crazy... This was like the last book of this series! I am so disappointed! Like how can Claudia Gray do this?! I was expecting alot more than just a book (which is the last book in this series) to be full of crap. Like, its Evernight... EVERNIGHT! The book I loved more than anything in my life. A book which I was freaking proud to own. This boo...more

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May 29, 2012 Heather (hungrycookiemonster) rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: young-adult, reviewed, supernatural

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Original review posted on: heathersworldofbooks

(SPOILERY and negative)

When I read the last line in the book, I first flipped to the next page to see if it continued on. I then got on the computer to see when book 5 would be released. Surprising there is no extra page or book 5. This is really the ending and I'm terribly disappointed.

Out of the 4 books in this series,this book is probably my least favorite. Bianca is completely unreliable in this book. Since she is a wraith now, Bianca isn't ab...more

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Dec 21, 2010 Arlene rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: ghosts, read-2010, vampires, ya-paranormal, young-adult

I’m an original Evernight fan and have been since the first book came out in ‘08. As with every installment, I eagerly anticipated each book to ease the cliffy pain Claudia Gray is so great at planting. Well, I’d be less than honest if I said that this book was a slight disappointment for me and I’m bummed with how it ended. After close to three years of being vested in this series, it ends in disappointment for me. *sighs*

I guess I wanted more for Lucas and Bianca. I knew these two characters w...more I’m an original Evernight fan and have been since the first book came out in ‘08. As with every installment, I eagerly anticipated each book to ease the cliffy pain Claudia Gray is so great at planting. Well, I’d be less than honest if I said that this book was a slight disappointment for me and I’m bummed with how it ended. After close to three years of being vested in this series, it ends in disappointment for me. *sighs*

I guess I wanted more for Lucas and Bianca. I knew these two characters were made for each other. As much as Balthazar made me swoon, I know Bianca belongs with Lucas and I didn’t feel they got what they deserved. (view spoiler)
I should have known that Gray is crafty at her WTF twists. She pulled an epic one in the first book, but I never thought she’d end with a banger of all head bangers WTF.

In this final installment, Lucas seeks sanctuary at Evernight as he struggles with his transition in becoming a vampire. He must learn to trust his previous arch enemy Mrs. Bethany, but as he continues to let his guard down and build his faith in Mrs. Bethany, a rift begins to occur between him and Bianca. A plot is discovered and an Evernight worthy battle ensues. After the dust settles the casualties are accounted for and Lucas’ fate is in Bianca’s hands... her misty, ghostly hands.

As with the other books, the pacing of the novel is perfect and the characters all deserve a standing ovation, but when it’s all said and done, there was no real magic between Lucas and Bianca, and all I can say is that I was entertained, but not satisfied.

Not sure if I’ll continue with the new series Gray has coming. She seems to be fearless with her choices yet haphazardly so. I hope Balty fares better in the next series.(less)

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Nov 08, 2012 Kristine rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: completed-series

OMG (good) b(^_^)d
OMG (bad) w(O_o)w

I never expected the turn of events here in Afterlife, sure there are a lot of surprises and heartbreaking scenes. I learned a lot about wraiths, Bianca's powers, Lucas's struggle coping up with the vampire world, the story of Mrs.Bethany and her hidden agenda, of Christopher and a lot more but one thing is for sure I DIDN'T LIKE THE ENDING! (except they eliminated the threat). After reading the book, I was like WTH happened? I nearly cried over the ending. For...more

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Sep 14, 2011 Petra (Safari Poet) added it

The story continues right where the cliffhanger in Hourglass ended. Things aren't getting any easier for Lucas and Bianca. She's a wraith and Lucas is a vampire—the very thing he would prefer to die than become. Now they both have to come to terms with their own Afterlives. Lucas need to learn how to control his bloodlust and the only place that can help him is Evernight Academy, which is the worst place for a powerful wraith like Bianca.

"Classes start in two weeks," I said. "At Evernight. You'r

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Aug 17, 2011 Melissa rated it 3 of 5 stars

Afterlife marks the riveting conclusion to the love story that began in Evernight. Having become what they feared most, Bianca and Lucas face a terrifying new reality: Lucas is a vampire, and Bianca is a wraith. They've overcome every obstacle life has thrown at them, but is their love strong enough to survive the challenges after life?

I was lucky to receive an ARC copy of Afterlife. I've read it in one night and thought it was okay. Not as good as the third one which I totally loved and is by f...more

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Mar 08, 2011 Wendy Darling rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: pn-vampires, pn-ghosts, young-adult, read-2011, series-with-disappointing-endings, 2011-publication

I really liked the first three Evernight books, so was very much looking forward to this one. Unfortunately, this series ender didn't quite work for me.

The events of the book seem pretty scattered and when action sequences finally happened, they seemed rather rushed and were described in a distant, brief way you might tell a story to someone who wasn't there. The biggest issues, however, were that Bianca just didn't seem as likable or interesting as a wraith, and the relationship between her an...more

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Jan 02, 2011 Daii rated it 5 of 5 stars

Still not out yet..apparently it comes out on Feb 22 so cnt wait..im making it 5 stars cuz i swearits ganna be awesome

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Mar 19, 2011 Kristina rated it 4 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Afterlife...
I must admit I was surprised how good Lucas seems to take to being turned a vampire at the start.
But then, it just showed the real power of the love that Lucas and Bianca shared.

....“He Whispered, Bianca?”
“It’s me, oh Lucas it’s me”
Lucas clutched me to him in an impossibly tight embrace and I wrapped my arms around his shoulders. I felt hot tears against my shoulder, I wish I would cry too. Our Legs gave out at the same time and we sank to the floor together.............

..............more

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Feb 24, 2013 Lily rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Reseña publicada en: http://www.desvandesuenos.com/2011/04...

Pura emoción.

Renacer comienza en donde se quedó Despedida. El libro comienza a buen ritmo pero sin ser demasiado precipitado. Va preparando el terreno y los acontecimientos progresivamente, sin prisa pero sin pausa. El argumento se va desarrollando de forma natural y la tensión va aumentando continuamente. Por supuesto, nos encontramos en el libro mucha acción, luchas y enfrentamientos, pero lo mejor de la historia es la emoción que de...more Reseña publicada en: http://www.desvandesuenos.com/2011/04...

Pura emoción.

Renacer comienza en donde se quedó Despedida. El libro comienza a buen ritmo pero sin ser demasiado precipitado. Va preparando el terreno y los acontecimientos progresivamente, sin prisa pero sin pausa. El argumento se va desarrollando de forma natural y la tensión va aumentando continuamente. Por supuesto, nos encontramos en el libro mucha acción, luchas y enfrentamientos, pero lo mejor de la historia es la emoción que desprende, te hace vibrar en cada página, con cada acontecimiento, con cada frase. Las relaciones humanas están perfectamente perfiladas. En mi opinión, la autora ha hecho un trabajo estupendo describiendo los sentimientos de los personajes, es fiel a sus características. Es clara, fresca y directa cuando habla de emociones.

La relación entre los protagonistas, Lucas y Bianca, es cada vez más bonita. Es un amor incondicional: están dispuestos a luchar contra todo y contra todos por estar juntos. Incluso consiguen lo más difícil: superar sus propios miedos y resentimientos para aceptar al otro. Vemos la lucha continua de Lucas para aceptar su nueva condición, su sufrimiento y su voluntad férrea para afrontarla. Me parece una historia estupenda y muestra un amor envidiable. Sincero, verdadero, luchador, eterno. Están comprometidos con el otro y llegarán a donde haga falta por su amor. Sin embargo, no todo es idílico, de hecho, está lejos de serlo: es fabulosa la forma en la que la autora nos mantiene en tensión página tras página, deseando saber más de su amor. En ningún momento cae en el exceso de azúcar: nos da una de cal y otra de arena, para mantener el interés y la expectación. Es un continuo tira y afloja con momentos muy dulces y momentos muy amargos.

El argumento te engancha desde la primera página porque no paran de pasar cosas que suponen un reto emocional para los protagonistas. Sufrí con ellos y me alegré con ellos. Claudia Gray describe perfectamente las emociones no humanas de forma que llegues a empatizar con los personajes.

Por otro lado, me fascina la capacidad de la autora para retratar a los personajes secundarios con sus luces y sus sombras y hacer que los apreciemos. Es el caso de Vic y Ranulf, me encantan estos dos: totalmente opuestos y amigos frente a todo. Me encantan los puntos graciosos que tienen y el lado cómico que aportan a la historia. Los vínculos de amistad son algo a destacar en el libro. Los matices de Patrice y de Balthazar hacen de ellos dos personajes muy importantes para la historia. La evolución de la amistad entre todos es espectacular y conmovedora, pero sobre todo, el desarrollo de la relación entre Balthazar y Lucas. Es enternecedor ver cómo, pese a todo, han superado las barreras y han forjado una amistad sólida. Eso sí, eso no quiere decir que dejen de lanzarse esos comentarios sarcásticos que tanta vidilla le dan a la narración.

La historia de la señora Bethany me conmocionó. No me lo esperaba para nada y me parece muy interesante saber su pasado para entender cómo era ahora y por qué actuaba de la forma en que lo hacía. Además, es una historia muy romántica y trágica la suya.

Me parece magnífica la forma que tiene Claudia Gray de enlazar los acontecimientos, unos con otros en el propio libro y entre libros. En esta entrega final se explica todo lo que ha estado pasando durante los tres libros anteriores: el propósito de cada personaje, y nada queda al azar. Los sucesos van enredándose y desenredándose, aumentando la intensidad de la trama, hasta llegar al final en donde explotan las emociones y derriten al lector. Para ser sincera, temía un poco llegar al final porque yo no le veía solución posible, pero la autora ha conseguido armar un desenlace a la altura y súper tierno. Es cierto que después de todas las penalidades que han pasado, hubiera querido ver juntos y felices a Lucas y a Bianca más tiempo en las últimas páginas, pero también entiendo que alargar la parte feliz no hubiera tenido sentido y podría haber estropeado la obra. Por lo tanto, mi valoración es totalmente positiva. 100% recomendado.(less)

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Dec 17, 2011 Rayne rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: overrated-and-overhyped, ghosts, magic, romance, school-life, vampires, young-adult, disappointing, pathetic-excuse-for-a-heroine

I'm not really into romance, or meek leading female characters at that, but I don't know what Evernight had that pulled me in with incredible force since the start. The relationship between Lucas and Bianca was the driving force in the story and the hardships they have to go through to be together squeezed at my heart every time. The plot wasn't really deep or overly complicated, but Gray has an uncanny ability to deliver unexpected, earth-shattering twists and turns that leave you wondering how...more I'm not really into romance, or meek leading female characters at that, but I don't know what Evernight had that pulled me in with incredible force since the start. The relationship between Lucas and Bianca was the driving force in the story and the hardships they have to go through to be together squeezed at my heart every time. The plot wasn't really deep or overly complicated, but Gray has an uncanny ability to deliver unexpected, earth-shattering twists and turns that leave you wondering how could you not have seen them coming. While these twists worked perfectly for me on the first two books, and while I understood its purpose, the one on the third installment in the series, Hourglass, left me slightly disappointed. At least I hoped she would somehow fix it in Afterlife, the last book in the series. I was, somehow, even more disappointed.

Somehow, Bianca was even more meek and whiny than normal. What was supposed to be the main focus of the story and the biggest challenge in Lucas and Bianca's relationship, meaning the fact that they were both dead, was somehow mostly ignored. It didn't really become this impenetrable, emotionally-destructive obstacle it should've been. I was really looking forward to, at least, seeing how Lucas would be tortured by the fact that he was now what he hated the most, but he seemed to accept it rather easily and had only problems with his unquenchable thirst for blood. That bothered me slightly, but probably no more than Bianca's, well, doing nothing except being whiny and repetitive. For some reason, she was special to the wraiths. She could help them, except that it takes her, what?, 300 pages to get around that idea. Each time there was a monologue of her excuses and fears, I felt like I was reading the same pages over and over again. If the author had, at least, phrased them differently, I probably wouldn't have felt like I wasted my time reading 200 pages of the same whining, which, subsequently, lead me to feel slightly aversive to Bianca, and even to Lucas. Interestingly enough, though in the past they have been somewhat shallow and flat, it was the secondary characters that really shined in this book. Vic, Ranulf and Balthazar were great in the novel, supplying the few comic moments in the book and, probably, some of the most heartfelt moments too. Patrice, I was desperate for her arrival. I don't really understand the purpose for her absence in the previous books, because I felt Gray could've done amazing things with this incredible character. Her role in this book is a bit small, but there is something about this character that brings strength and depth to the story. I encourage everyone to find Gray's short stories about Patrice's life because they are simply amazing. Other characters, like the newly introduced Skye, were flat and placed there simply because they were convenient. Even Bianca's parents weren't explored and exploited to their whole potential, like the hate Bianca's mom had for wraiths. Dana and Raquel were like, meh. Out of some miraculous divine intervention, Raquel feels bad about betraying Bianca and Dana decided to abandon her life and everything she believes in for Lucas. It was not bad, it just needed to be more developed and explained.

This series needed an ending before they became a House of Night: pointless, senseless and, honestly, just painful. But I feel Gray could've done a better job at tying the loose ends. It all seemed to be done in a rush, desperate to just be over with it. Charity, one of the most amazing antagonists I've seen in young adult in a while, was dealt with easily and without a problem. It just seemed like the author really didn't want to deal with her. I found myself amazed with how much I actually liked Mrs. Bethany in this book, maybe because now she wasn't just the mean headmistress, and her plan with the wraiths was an original plot twist, but there was something missing. What probably bothered me the most was the way the author solved Lucas' problem. That twist only helped make the book too shiny and Disney-like. Honestly, I think I would've preferred if something bad had happened because at least it would've given the story some substance, some drama and heartbreak. In the end, everything is too perfect. I didn't want a completely sad ending, I just wished for, well, more, as I was ready to receive from an author as talented as Gray.(less)

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Jan 09, 2012 Wafiyah rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance, vampires-etc, paranormal-romance, guilty-pleasure

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Mar 15, 2011 Micaela rated it 3 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Everyone.

I started reading the Evernight series in sixth grade, just a couple days after the first one came out. This story is one of the few books that got me through middle school with less stress and hurt. Bianca and Lucas were always the 'ideal couple' in my mind; and so refreshing after Twilight by Stephanie Meyer. It made me see that not all Young Adult fiction with vampires portrayed the girl as a spineless, whiney child. Bianca is far from that. Anyway, I have always loved this story and the endi...more I started reading the Evernight series in sixth grade, just a couple days after the first one came out. This story is one of the few books that got me through middle school with less stress and hurt. Bianca and Lucas were always the 'ideal couple' in my mind; and so refreshing after Twilight by Stephanie Meyer. It made me see that not all Young Adult fiction with vampires portrayed the girl as a spineless, whiney child. Bianca is far from that. Anyway, I have always loved this story and the ending of the series, though bittersweet, did not disappoint. Though, admittedly the topic of this book no longer really interests me.

In this Book Bianca, and her soul-mate Lucas, begin to face their challenges and look at their transformations for what they believe they are. Curses. Lucas, newly undead, struggles to comprehend the future of a life that he has always found sickening. In many ways Lucas has to learn to live again, with himself and his new found urges as a vampire. Bianca can't just stand and watch him suffer, even though theres little she can do, her being a wraith and all. So Bianca enlists her friends Vic, Renulf, and Balthazar to help. Soon however they realizes theres only one safe place for Lucas; Evernight Academy. They return only to face even more challenges but soon it gets worse as a rift begins to form between Bianca and Lucas; and whats worse is that Charity's back and she wants something. She wants Lucas all for herself.

I really liked this book and I think it wraps up Lucas and Bianca's story perfectly. Almost all the questions are answered, and even better all of our favorite characters return for the epic showdown between the wraiths and the vampires. One thing I really enjoyed was how in this book Bianca protected Lucas more then he did her. It finally gave a backseat to the whole 'she needs to be protected' mantra we see in romance novels time and time again. Instead, Bianca is the one who learns to step up and see her powers for what they really are; a wonderful gift. Another thing I really enjoyed was the in depth glimpse of Mrs. Bethany we get to read. It made me understand her more, and appreciate the character Grey has driven even more then before. However, the cherry on top would have to be that Vic got his girl. (I won't say who for readers who haven't finished). But, I think we can all agree -- Vic deserved his moment of love. He was always one of my favorite characters.

If you Haven't finished stop here! I am going to spoil the ending

The worst part of this book was the ending, can you guess it? Lucas becoming human again. I thought that was a bad choice. Bianca learned to live with herself and I kept expecting Lucas to as well but he just didn't. Also, it means he will die a mortal man and I'm not quite sure how I feel about that. However, I did love their conversation about having kids in the last chapter. very cute.

Overall I liked this book, but the ending let me down. However, I would most truly recommend it to most people. I love the story and the characters are beautifully done. And with that ladies and gentleman you have witnessed the last page in one chapter of my childhood! Hope you all liked it as much as I did. (less)

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Mar 30, 2011 Claudette rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal-fantasy-scifi, young-adult, read-in-2011, series, romance

Rating: 3.5

I must admit that, even though the Evernight series doesn't enter my Top Ten list, I was really looking forward to the ending book of the saga.

Afterlife began as slowly as the other ones, and yeah, it took me a while to get sucked into the story, but in the end, I was quite satisfied with the way things went.

Bianca was ~~slightly~~ more annoying than I'd have liked, but I guess that when you die you have the right to be depressed. Also, not having a body might be a bummer. Or maybe not.

Th...more

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Dec 01, 2010 Rae rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2010-50-books

3.5 STARS.

I really like this series- most people do, it's a very popular vampire series, it's one of those sagas you don't have to fully get obsessed with but they are easy to read, twistful, satisying, and just overall dang awesome.

When wonderful Kristi down at the awesome Story Siren sent this to me I'm not going to lie and say that I didn't have some high expectations, naturally, as a high-class bookworm I had a LOT of expectations. And honestly-- not all of them were met.

Let's start off w...more 3.5 STARS.

I really like this series- most people do, it's a very popular vampire series, it's one of those sagas you don't have to fully get obsessed with but they are easy to read, twistful, satisying, and just overall dang awesome.

When wonderful Kristi down at the awesome Story Siren sent this to me I'm not going to lie and say that I didn't have some high expectations, naturally, as a high-class bookworm I had a LOT of expectations. And honestly-- not all of them were met.

Let's start off with talking about the characters: Bianca fell flat for me in this story, she kinda seemed slightly annoying and a damsel in distress, someone always had to save her. When I read a novel, and write, I like those moments where the protgonists love interest comes to rescue her, but then I also enjoy the times when the character is clever and quick and finds a way out of trouble on her own. Bianca was always sort of in a mess. Lucas was I guess the usual Lucas, but I was hoping for something more in the relationship between them, in this whole entire book Bianca and Lucas were all goody-two-shoes-I love you-and I act like we've been married for twenty years- and I need you- let's go make some babies-and frollic on a beach! If anyone knows me, I DESPISE romances like that. Tension is the best thing for a relationship IN BOOKS- especially for the ending of a saga, I mean, of COURSE we want them to end up together in the end, but not every reader wants it to be completely obvious from page 1 to 360. Balthazar (My man!) Was pretty much absent for the majority of the book, I mean, he was THERE, but he didn't do anything special.

There were a lot of gaping holes in the plot, I think Claudia could have used a ton of the material she created instead of just following the predictable path. That's another thing, I found this book slightly predictable, yes there were miner twisters, but they didn't have the boomerang effect where the excitement SWOOPED by then later returns and smacks you in the face.

Overall, I'm glad I read it, it was enjyable, I suppose a nice ending to the series, but if you tore out the last five pages of "Let's make love in a hotel bed" it could easily be the ending to the fourth book, with an upcoming FIFTH book.

Excited for the Batlie spin off though!

~Rae

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Apr 22, 2011 Katey rated it 3 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Teens, Fans of Paranormal Romance

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Mar 19, 2011 Vivian rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: owned, vampire

I loved the Evernight series from the start, the way that you are never able to tell what comes next, the excitement, the action and the overall thrill that you get from the relationship between the hunter and the prey. It is obvious that Afterlife was written to tie up all the loose ends and because of this, the novel at times does drag. But with that being said Claudia Grey doesn't disappoint, there are thrilling plot twists within this novel that keep you turning the page. Though it has been...more

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Apr 16, 2011 N.L. Riviezzo rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: vampires-succubi-incubi-zombies, young-adult, death-souls-reapers-etc, magicandmore, read-in-2011, books-i-own

Very disappointing end to the series. Left a lot of unanswered questions behind. There is also a lot of contradictions that come from the aftermath of the main events.

The book started off painfully slow and the pacing do not improve much as it progressed. It was rather agonizing to read and, at the end, one is left wondering - I just struggle through all of that for what? A big fat raspberry.

My other major complaint with Afterlife is writing structure. Ms. Gray's writing structure and style seem...more

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Feb 28, 2013 Aysha rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

I mean I didn't even think this was the type of series I'd finish even after I hated Stargazer for some reason, but after Hourglass I think I just finally started to get into the story and by the time I started having these incredible feelings towards the characters especially Balthazar and Lucas and Bianca, it was too late and lots of shit was happening. I mean some people might disagree with me but this is honestly one of my favorite series and I wouldn't mind re-reading it one bit. I mean it'...more I mean I didn't even think this was the type of series I'd finish even after I hated Stargazer for some reason, but after Hourglass I think I just finally started to get into the story and by the time I started having these incredible feelings towards the characters especially Balthazar and Lucas and Bianca, it was too late and lots of shit was happening. I mean some people might disagree with me but this is honestly one of my favorite series and I wouldn't mind re-reading it one bit. I mean it's not too gory when it comes to the vampire element and I like that Claudia Gray eventually brought in some new supernatural element to the story which are the wraiths.
OK I have to emphasize on HOW HARD I WAS SCREAMING AT THIS BOOK BECAUSE LOTS OF PLOT TWISTS HAPPENED AND I DIDN'T EVEN EXPECT IT.
I mean half the time there were so many revelations I couldn't even KEEP UP it wasn't confusing but it was a lot to take in basically.
The characters:
Bianca. Let me just say this. Bianca is not your typical weak heroine. She's not. Bianca's been through a lot of crap in this book and I can't even being to talk about the crap she dealt with in the second and third book. I don't even know how she dealt with it all but she did and I honestly didn't find her poorly developed in any way.
Lucas. Let me just say I love him and Bianca and his sacrificial love and all that and while he wasn't my all time favorite character in this book he had to deal with a lot of stuff too and I don't blame him when he cracked and had a breakdown a couple dozen times during the story. He had to deal with more crap then Bianca for God's sakes.... But I love the fact that he tried to indure all the shit that was going on and fight, for the sake of Bianca and nobody else.
Balthazar. Please me just give you a warning that my love for Balthazar is ETERNAL. If I go in a trip across the universe and suddenly lose my memory I think I'd still love Balthazar. I'm probably overreacting which is a tendency of mind but if you want a well developed and loving character. Balthazar is it.

This review was longer then I had intended but I think I wrapped this review from the Evernight series as a whole. I do recommend this series though.(less)

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Dec 27, 2012 Jen rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I was finally able to get my hands on "Afterlife" after making a quick trip to my favorite bookstore and buying a copy as a Christmas gift to myself. ^.^ After all, who wants to be stuck wondering how a series ends? While "Balthazar" is still part of the Evernight series, "Afterlife" is the finale to the story of Bianca and Lucas.

I had high expectations for this book, mainly because I enjoyed all three of the three previously published books in the series, and while I wasn't entirely thrilled by...more

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Nov 02, 2012 Bliss rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Letto in un giorno, Afterlife, probabilmente dopo il primo volume, è stato sicuramente il libro migliore di tutta la saga. Intenso, ricco di avvenimenti, rivelazione pungenti, segreti nascosti e verità omesse, sin dai primi capitoli non vedevo l'ora di leggere quello successivo, essere preparata in certi punti e godere dello stupore di eventi inaspettati in altri. Alcuni di questi mi hanno davvero lasciato senza parole, o nel migliore dei casi a boccheggiare ripetendo continuamente 'Non posso cr...more Letto in un giorno, Afterlife, probabilmente dopo il primo volume, è stato sicuramente il libro migliore di tutta la saga. Intenso, ricco di avvenimenti, rivelazione pungenti, segreti nascosti e verità omesse, sin dai primi capitoli non vedevo l'ora di leggere quello successivo, essere preparata in certi punti e godere dello stupore di eventi inaspettati in altri. Alcuni di questi mi hanno davvero lasciato senza parole, o nel migliore dei casi a boccheggiare ripetendo continuamente 'Non posso crederci.. cavolo!'.
La leggerezza e l'innocenza apparenti dell'amore fra Bianca e Lucas che avvertivamo all'inizio del primo libro, seppur intrecciata con i segreti di entrambi, è completamente sparita in Afterlife. Ora, il sentimento che li unisce è tanto profondo e vero quanto fragile e difficile da vivere appieno. Se le differenze che li dividevano prima rimanevano su un piano strettamente legato al credere ad una fazione piuttosto che a un'altra, a ciò che era giusto e ciò che, invece, non lo era, a prendere una strada e scartarne altre, adesso questo muro è anche fisico, emotivo, esistenziale. In parole povere c'è tutto ciò di credibile e immaginabile che impedisce loro di stare insieme. Tutto, tranne l'amore, l'unica cosa che li mantiene forti e che gli impedisce di cedere al dolore e alla convinzione di vivere nella morte.

Ora, quando Lucas ha ripreso conoscenza dopo essere morto a causa della sorella di Balthazar, Charity, Bianca sa di non poter sfuggire al destino. Sa che c'è un'unica cosa da fare, che deve prendere quella strada e fare ciò che deve essere fatto. Tornare a Evernight, la scuola che per lei è stata tutto, in ogni senso, implica una serie di incontri che avrebbe preferito non fare più. ma che non può permettersi di rimandare ancora. Divisa fra due mondi, quello dei vivi e quello dei morti, scoprirà di essere diversa fra i diversi, di avere poteri speciali e di poterli sfruttare per proteggere le persone che ama. E per combattere un nemico che unirà tutti, dentro la stessa battaglia.

Poi c'è Lucas, e anche se ha paura, Bianca sa che tornare a scuola è il solo modo che conosce per aiutarlo a non perdersi nel disgusto che prova per se stesso, a controllare ciò che, contro la sua volontà, è diventato. E lei sa che, quando c'è di mezzo la brama di sangue, niente è più facile che cedere ai propri impulsi e commettere orrori di cui poi, recuperata la lucidità, si ci potrebbe pentire.
Tornare, poi, sarà l'unico modo per scoprire perchè gli spettri hanno bisogno di lei, cosa spinge la Bethany a raggrupparli lì e catturarli, scoprire il motivo per cui anche lei e la sua famiglia, inconsapevolmente, sono stati condotti lì a Evernight.

E' bello e coinvolgente il modo in cui i personaggi, in contemporanea col lettore, arrivino alla soluzione di un determinato episodio, lì dove i segreti e le bugie vengono finalmente a galla e vanno a ricomporsi insieme agli altri pezzi, nel puzzle che l'intera storia è ormai diventata. Ed è piacevole, perchè i dubbi si dissipano, le verità sono autentiche e non corrotte, lì dove alla base di tutto c'è sempre amore e vendetta, o dolore e semplice disperazione.

Passa nella mente sia a Lucas che a Bianca, e più di una volta, il desiderio puro e semplice di trovare la via più facile, smettere di soffrire, abbandonarsi al nulla, cedere, dire addio a tutto.
Ed è poi il pensiero dell'una e dell'altra, del dolore già arrecata ai loro cuori, che li fa rialzare più forti di prima, pronti a combattere, contro chi tenterà di ostacolarli, ma soprattutto verso le tentazioni chiuse nei loro animi.

Ciò che più di tutto ho apprezzato sono sicuramente i rapporti interpersonali fra i protagonisti. Ognuno di loro è legato in modo diverso ad un'altro, chi dalla semplice amicizia, dall'avversione, dal semplice spirito di vendetta e, ancora, dall'amore, dalla gelosia, dall'odio, dal dolore, dalla rabbia, dal risentimento, dalla rassegnazione. Rapporti intensi, difficili da dividere, da mettere da parte e rafforzare per collaborare o da dividere.

L'intensità della storia diventerà sempre più marcata negli ultimi capitoli, dove gli eventi travolgeranno il lettore in una valanga inarrestabile di emozioni, che faranno battere il cuore e scendere milioni di lacrime. Io stessa, che ho appena chiuso il libro per riporlo nella libreria, non so se ridere di gioia o piangere per la tristezza! I sentimenti sono così forti e veri da sconvolgere anche l'animo più restio alla commozione. Ho amato Afterlife in ogni suo punto, virgola, parola, capitolo. L'ho divorato così velocemente da confondere il tempo, perdendone la cognizione. Scontri accesi, morte, vita, amore, odio, perdono, tutto un mix di sentimenti vividi e concreti porteranno il lettore in una dimensione fantastica, a cui sarà difficile dire addio.

Claudia Gray, con questo capolavoro, afferma ancora una volta la sua grande abilità di scrittrice young adult, e sicuramente da me merita il massimo dei voti e un grandissimo ringraziamento, perchè per merito di Evernight ho intrapreso un viaggio meraviglioso e, ora che sono arrivata al capolinea, terrò sempre Bianca e Lucas nel cuore con il migliore dei sorrisi.(less)

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Jun 30, 2012 Alicia rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012

I have never really been in love with the Evernight series, but towards the end, this series really did get interesting and this book had a really nice fast pace to it. I am still not that crazy about Bianca as a character but in comparison to how she was in the first book and the first half of the second book, she is now a really great character.

I love that how unique the plot was and how all of the little storylines were tied up at the end. Although, even while saying that I still feel as tho...more

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May 28, 2012 Jinx (F-ing with Wunderland) All day Everyday rated it 3 of 5 stars

I had to give up on this book. Though I didn't want to and actually tried to push threw the thing, I failed. I barely made it halfway before I actually stopped, set the book down and had to say no.

I quite liked the first three, well. To be specific, the first two were great, loved them kept reading them. Then came the 3rd one and things kinda went downhill...Now we have a 4th book. And all I can say is 'why?'

I mean, I know I read the series, and I know that vampires can't have children and that...more

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Mar 06, 2012 Estíbaliz Martín rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2011

Comenzamos con Lucas convertido en vampiro. Y Bianca está entre la cruda decisión de matarlo o dejarle ser un vampiro. Al final, Lucas despierta como vampiro. Lo más lógico para el egoísmo del corazón de Bianca. Ahora son los dos inmortales, una un fantasma y el otro un vampiro. Y se supone que su amor ya debe descansar en paz y tendrán que vivir una vida juntitos y felices eternamente.

No cuentan con la terrible organización cazavampiros que acecha; La Cruz Negra. ¿Su único refugio? La Academia...more

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Feb 19, 2012 Felita rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: vampire, young-adult

akhir dari cerita bianca dan lucas

dalam seri ke-4 ini, bianca dan lucas kembali ke akademi dg kondisi masing2 sudah berubah identitas (vampir dan roh). diceritakan setelah lucas berubah jd sosok yg paling dibencinya, dia tetap rela kembali ke akademi demi bianca (cie...)sedangkan bianca, walopun kepikiran kembalinya lucas ke akademi bakal membuatnya jd musuh para vampir (gara2 insiden terakhir)tetap menyemangati sang pacar dg janji ga akan ninggalin sisinya.

jadi, di buku terakhirnya ini, kejawab...more

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Oct 23, 2011 Ta§chima Cullen rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-i-own, 4-star-shelf

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By the time I read this book I had forgotten what had happen on the rest of the series. So it took me a while to re instate myself into this world, but it was worth it. I think that this might be my favorite book in the series, it was a good conclusion and it kept me entertained. The Evernight series doesn't inspire passion within me like the Vampire Academy series does but nonetheless is very worth your time.

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By the time I read this book I had forgotten what had happen on the rest of the series. So it took me a while to re instate myself into this world, but it was worth it. I think that this might be my favorite book in the series, it was a good conclusion and it kept me entertained. The Evernight series doesn't inspire passion within me like the Vampire Academy series does but nonetheless is very worth your time.

As you must know by now Bianca was turned into a wraith while Lucas was turned into a vampire (nice touch Claudia), thus making them their worst nightmare. Now they both must learn to cope with their new undead lives and with Lucas's new blood hunger (which apparently is out of the park). In order to do so however they must return to the only place that might be able to help Lucas, and the only place where Bianca is less than safe, Evernight Academy. Will Lucas ever really control the hunger? Will Bianca be able to uncover the secrets that lie beneath the surface? And most importantly will they be able to survive their afterlife?

It was a good conclusion to a good series. I read it in about 2 days. When I first read that Bianca was turned into a ghost I thought that that was the worst thing that could have happened to the story line, I hated that she became a ghost, she was supposed to become a vampire and then turn Lucas and live happily ever after right? Wrong. At the end she turned into a ghost and Lucas into a vampire. He hates himself, and Bianca is scared of wraiths, and the bad luck just keeps on coming. However, even though t first I was against this story line at the end I learned to embrace it. Bianca is a super ghost with kick ass powers, and she can turn corporeal so that helps with my whole embracing the story line thing. And everything was believable in the sense that Lucas didn't automatically embrace being a vampire (that would have pissed me off to no belief).

I really enjoyed all the emotion in this book. It manages to be a romance without being overpowering, and it has great side characters to boot. For me it went fast but at the same time the story line took its times. It was just all well balanced. Afterlife, I give you an A.(less)

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Sep 26, 2011 Drebbles rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011

Against all odds, Bianca and Lucas have fought hard to be together. Now they face their toughest challenge yet - Bianca is a wraith (wraiths have long been hated by vampires) and Lucas himself has become a vampire, a creature he once hunted as a member of Black Cross. Lucas and Bianca have taken refuge in Evernight Academy - a place neither one of them is totally comfortable in. Both are right to be wary - their biggest battle is yet to come.

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Sep 22, 2011 Kale rated it 2 of 5 stars

Claudia Gray is tying up all the loose ends in the conclusion to her Evernight series. The book picks up as Lucas is about to rise from his first death to start his second life as a vampire. Lucas' internal struggle with becoming the very thing he was taught to hate, isn't his only battle. Now he has to fight the hunger. And live with the stigma of Black Cross among his previous prey. Bianca is still learning what it means to be a wraith, along with her own issues about being dead. Lucas, Bianca...more Claudia Gray is tying up all the loose ends in the conclusion to her Evernight series. The book picks up as Lucas is about to rise from his first death to start his second life as a vampire. Lucas' internal struggle with becoming the very thing he was taught to hate, isn't his only battle. Now he has to fight the hunger. And live with the stigma of Black Cross among his previous prey. Bianca is still learning what it means to be a wraith, along with her own issues about being dead. Lucas, Bianca, and our favorite side kicks all journey back to Evernight. Along the way Lucas will face his mom, we find out exactly what Mrs. Bethany is up to with all those ghosts and if love really can transcend all obstacles.

The highlight of Afterlife was the supporting cast. Vic and Ranulf stole the show. Ranulf's backwards old english translations never failed to make me laugh. Patrice, Dana, and Raquel also join the mix and proved what real friendship truly is. There are some tough family issues as well. The overall message is what are the limits of love. Gray explores quite a few variations within different relationships.

Some low points. Unfortunately I can't say the highlight was the love story. The romance is why I read and followed the series. But they were more like an old married couple than star crossed teenage lovers. Bianca's constant repetitive blaming of Lucas' undead state on Balthazar. I can understand why she's upset, I just wish every time Bianca complained about it that it would be phrased differently. It was worded exactly the same each time. And became redundant. Unfortunately she harped on it a lot. I also didn't care for the end. It was neat and tidy, all my favorite people lived, but I found to be a bit of a let down. It was safe. Sweet. Tame. Normally I don't like tragedies, but Afterlife needed something messy and imperfect. It needed something more profound. Even though Bianca and Lucas were going in opposite directions individually their relationship seem to be working just fine. Almost like they had worked though all the major obstacles in the previous books. Afterlife was really focused on their separate struggles, when readers like me are more interested in their couple troubles. I guess it needed more angst. Maybe the ending would have sat with me better if there was more drama in their relationship during the book.

Afterlife was OK. It was entertaining. But it didn't move me as much as some of the other books in the series. The romance was lackluster, anticlimactic. The end was sufficient but nothing I'm going to swoon over. I think it's a toss up either your going to love it, or feel stood up. The best part of the ending for me was the full page announcement of a spin off featuring Balthazar.
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May 31, 2011 JoYee Chu rated it 3 of 5 stars

I dunno if it's my mindset at the moment, or the fact that i have 4 assignments due which i haven't started, but this book took me a long time to finish, and it made me go, "What, are you for serious??" Perhaps it's just Bianca's whole "ghost/wraith" thing just suddenly giving her all these superpowers which urk me. Or how she keeps repeating Lucas loves her this, Lucas loves her that.

I think i get that little detail after 3 books of him clinging to you as the only link to humanity.

The best lin...more

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