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Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, #1)

Richelle Mead

Start date: January 1, 2015

Finish date: January 31, 2015

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Dec 03, 2013 Risa Ann rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Let me start by saying I was incredibly resistant to start this series and had really low expectations. I assume because of the whole vampire burn-out, and cheesy title, but it just BLEW ME AWAY!

Vampire Academy was not at all what I was expecting when I started this book, nor was Rose the heroine I was expecting. She alone made this book incredible. She is strong willed, and holds her head high despite any internal insecurity she may have. She’s honest and doesn’t take shit from any ...more

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Jul 24, 2014 Jillian rated it really liked it

Rereading! Love this series.

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Mar 14, 2012 Annejhoyce rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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I was fairly surprised to find myself as engrossed in this novel as much I did. It certainly did a good job gripping my attention from the beginning to its end. It's a fast paced novel, complete with action, steamy-romance and teenage angst. No boring feature but not really much stood out either.

I liked Rose Hathaway. When I read about her, she was definitely a breath of fresh air that I desperately needed. She was strong, both phys Read full feature here: http://everythingatoc.blogspot.com/20...

I was fairly surprised to find myself as engrossed in this novel as much I did. It certainly did a good job gripping my attention from the beginning to its end. It's a fast paced novel, complete with action, steamy-romance and teenage angst. No boring feature but not really much stood out either.

I liked Rose Hathaway. When I read about her, she was definitely a breath of fresh air that I desperately needed. She was strong, both physically and mentally. The type who will kick ass but still manage to get out looking fabulous and SAY that's she's fabulous. I loved her confidence! She had a good sense of who she is, what she wants and what she'll do to make sure she get is. Her sassy and fierce nature is really entertaining, although that doesn't always work out.

Lissa Dragomir was a part of this novel as much as Rose was but her presence was merely a shadow for me here. Her relationship with Rose that sometimes went beyond "normal" bestfriend duties we're unusual but it was sweet to witness that sisterly love that they had. I felt bad for her because she's the opposite of Rose, being shy and polite but I think she might be one to watch out for future badassness!

The romance was tricky, what with the guy being 5 years older than Rose but it worked for this book. The romantic or should I say, sexual tension, between Rose and Dimitri was just sizzling! I didn't necessarily liked Dimitri but I could tell why Rose would take such interest. I hope I'll see more of him and that he lightens up throughout the series.

I also loved the other characters in the book. They just added more quirk to the story. Mason and his unrequited love for Rose. Christian and his family drama was a sympathizer. Mia and the whole "Mean Girls" war. I never honestly read the books Vampire Diaries and Gossip Girl, I only saw the series, but Vampire Academy seemed like the perfect cross between the two. I really liked those series so go figure! Though the plot itself was very predictable, I did enjoy reading this book and I look forward to how the future events unfold in the next installment.
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