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Bloodrose (Nightshade, #3)
by Andrea Cremer (Goodreads Author)
by Andrea Cremer (Goodreads Author)
Mundie Moms & Mundie Kids's review
bookshelves: 2012-release, arcs-i-own, mundie-moms-reviews, 2011-100-book-challenge
Dec 13, 11
bookshelves: 2012-release, arcs-i-own, mundie-moms-reviews, 2011-100-book-challenge
Read in December, 2011
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WOW! This is one of the harder reviews I've had to write. For one, I am not going to give anything away, which really limits what I'm going to say and two, I don't even know where to begin. This book is an entire package of awesomeness. Andrea Cremer gave this book everything and in turn I walked with a feeling I've not felt in a long time. Aside from Cassie's books, I've only felt this way over one other series and that was the Twilight series.
I'll be honest I had major anxiety before sitting down to read BLOODROSE and it wasn't only due to the fact I knew it was the last in the series (sobs), but I knew Andrea was going to make me cry, hope, yearn for characters who weren't going to make it to the end of this book, make me sigh with her romance scenes, make me laugh with the comedic lines from a few of her characters and she made me a little scared of what Calla's choice would be. In the end I was shocked, but I felt this book exceeded every expectation I had for it, which is one of the huge reasons I absolutely love Andrea's books. Andrea's proven she isn't afraid to make her characters suffer, and she definitely ups that in BLOODROSE. She's not afraid to give them obstacles and have them take journeys that will push them past the brink of what they can take.
This book is full of heart pounding action, sob worthy heart break, love, loss, pain, grief, new friendships/relationships formed, romance, humor, anxiety, and moments of total elation. This book made me feel every emotion I possibly could and then some. I felt like I was completely invested and emotionally connected to each character. This story isn't one that I could easily predict, although there were some things that happened that I hoped would be in this book and plenty of things that completely blind sided me and made me want to yell at the book, or maybe throw it and then pick up again and hug it.
Andrea's writing is brilliant. It's emotionally gripping, her series is addicting, thrilling and it's one that fans of YA, paranormal books and of course wolves will enjoy. My favorite aspect of this book and the entire series is how Andrea's wolves mirror those of actual wolves, and not Hollywood's rendition of werewolves. If you loved NIGHTSHADE & WOLFSBANE, just wait till you read BLOODROSE. This series and the characters have each found a place in all time favorite's spot. I'll definitely be reading these books again. I HIGHLY recommend picking this book up when it's out next month.
WOW! This is one of the harder reviews I've had to write. For one, I am not going to give anything away, which really limits what I'm going to say and two, I don't even know where to begin. This book is an entire package of awesomeness. Andrea Cremer gave this book everything and in turn I walked with a feeling I've not felt in a long time. Aside from Cassie's books, I've only felt this way over one other series and that was the Twilight series.
I'll be honest I had major anxiety before sitting down to read BLOODROSE and it wasn't only due to the fact I knew it was the last in the series (sobs), but I knew Andrea was going to make me cry, hope, yearn for characters who weren't going to make it to the end of this book, make me sigh with her romance scenes, make me laugh with the comedic lines from a few of her characters and she made me a little scared of what Calla's choice would be. In the end I was shocked, but I felt this book exceeded every expectation I had for it, which is one of the huge reasons I absolutely love Andrea's books. Andrea's proven she isn't afraid to make her characters suffer, and she definitely ups that in BLOODROSE. She's not afraid to give them obstacles and have them take journeys that will push them past the brink of what they can take.
This book is full of heart pounding action, sob worthy heart break, love, loss, pain, grief, new friendships/relationships formed, romance, humor, anxiety, and moments of total elation. This book made me feel every emotion I possibly could and then some. I felt like I was completely invested and emotionally connected to each character. This story isn't one that I could easily predict, although there were some things that happened that I hoped would be in this book and plenty of things that completely blind sided me and made me want to yell at the book, or maybe throw it and then pick up again and hug it.
Andrea's writing is brilliant. It's emotionally gripping, her series is addicting, thrilling and it's one that fans of YA, paranormal books and of course wolves will enjoy. My favorite aspect of this book and the entire series is how Andrea's wolves mirror those of actual wolves, and not Hollywood's rendition of werewolves. If you loved NIGHTSHADE & WOLFSBANE, just wait till you read BLOODROSE. This series and the characters have each found a place in all time favorite's spot. I'll definitely be reading these books again. I HIGHLY recommend picking this book up when it's out next month.
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Jan 04, 2012 06:19am
Your review nailed it on the head. I was anxious about reading Bloodrose as well, concerned about the end and the characters (one in particular). While I can't say that I am totally happy with the way things worked out I know that it ended the only way it could have. I laughed and cried through out the book and am content while some what sad with the outcome.
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Thank you so much Malissa! It's hard putting my thoughts into words over Bloodrose, because so much happens. It's shocking, it's heartbreaking, it's heartwarming, and at times funny. It's the way that one event happened that totally shocked me. I really do need to write a more detailed, but still spoiler free review.
I can't wait to read your full review and see if 'our' one event is (for lack of better words) one in the same. I admire your ability to write reviews. It is not something that I find I am good at even though I often have a great number of thoughts about the books I have read, lol. I also really appreciate that you do it, as it aids me in finding books that I know I will enjoy reading!
Aww, thank you so much! There's been plenty of times I've cringed at my own reviews, so your comments makes me feel better about them. :) I often times feel like I don't always convey my thoughts about the book. I'm so glad you've found books from my reviews. That makes me feel like I've accomplished my goal :)
