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37 out of 37 people found this review helpful.
Excellent read
I loved reading this wonderful book! It is a story that keeps you entertained for hours.
posted by theReader278 on June 23, 2011
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15 out of 59 people found this review helpful.
Didnt like it -_-
Ok I'll start out with the simple fact that I'm one of those people who get intrigued by the persons sense of writing. Yes story is very, very, very important but how can you express a creative story with such bland writing. I didnt like it I'm sorry, it just seemed lik...Read More
Ok I'll start out with the simple fact that I'm one of those people who get intrigued by the persons sense of writing. Yes story is very, very, very important but how can you express a creative story with such bland writing. I didnt like it I'm sorry, it just seemed like the writer was talking to someone, instead of expressing an actual story. The words phrases were dull, the constant expressions were cheezy, and to top it off half the time I was literally forcing myself to read it. The only thing good about the book is the cover, and it sort of seems cliche in a sense. Vampires like 'gothic' atmospheres ok we get it, I didnt like it and I usually love most vampire books. If you want a good book about a vampire academy, read Vampire Knight its a manga/graphic novel but even there the writing is better -_-.Show Less
posted by Anonymous on July 15, 2008
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theReader278
Posted June 23, 2011
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Excellent read
I loved reading this wonderful book! It is a story that keeps you entertained for hours.
37 out of 37 people found this review helpful.
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band-geek2013
Posted February 16, 2009
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Is like ten million times better than twilight.
Vampire Academy is a great book filled with twist and turns in the plot that will leave you in sunspense till the last word. A great book for teens that enjoy fictions. A good book for a rainy, stormy, or boring day. An amazing book not only with romance but action and a bit of humor.Excellentlly written book with a fanasty that we all wish we were a part of in some ways.
kudous to richelle mead.24 out of 26 people found this review helpful.
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Great series starter.
While I loved the characters of Rose and Lissa (I've always liked the name Vasilisa from Ukrainian/Russian folklore), it took me a few chapters to get into this one. It's written well enough and it's got a great hook for the beginning, but I'm a stickler for Vampire tradition. Mead has created her own world of vampires, something I've seen a lot of YA authors do when it comes to the undead, and while that is not necessarily a bad thing, for me it delays my interest in the story.
After a few chapters, I was hooked and fully emerged in the world Mead had created with Vampire Academy: There are two types of vampires--Moroi are mortal vampires and wield the earth's magic elements (fire, water, air, earth). Strigoi are immortal undead. They've gone to the dark side and lost their magic but gained strength and ferocity. They're basically the traditional vampire but they now carry an uncontrollable desire to drink from the Moroi. Then we also have dhampirs. While half-breeds aren't a new concept, having them as guardians that devote their lives to protecting the Moroi, is (I hate ending a sentence with the word "is" but for today, I'll deal).
Rose is a novice guardian and she's fully devoted to protecting Lissa, her best friend. In an effort to protect Lissa, from what Rose doesn't fully understand, she takes her away form the academy. The book begins with their return to St. Vladimir's Academy. They're back within the well guarded confines of the school, but danger may be even closer than it was on the outside.
Like I said, I thought it was well written. Mead is a very talented story teller and not once did the book feel dull. There's romance, secrets, scandal and vampires. Oh! And big sexy Russian vampires! Ya lublu, tebya, Dimitri Belikov. What's not to love? I recommend this series to all teen vampire fans.20 out of 22 people found this review helpful.
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Minnechicka
Posted July 23, 2009
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Addicted...
I am a 28 year old woman reading this young adult series. I picked it up at the local Walmart one day because I was bored... I didn't expect much so I was very pleasantly surprised! Yeah, a lot of teen books are described as "goody two shoes" or whatever. The thing I like about them is that I can enjoy the characters and plot without the adult content. For an adult who wants to escape, I say it's perfect. Rose--the main character--and her inner struggle with her feelings for instructor, Dimitri and stirring emotions about wanting to go forge her OWN way kept me pretty hooked. I read all three of the available books in a WEEK. Well written, romantic and emotional. If you liked the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer I think you will actually like this better. :)
18 out of 19 people found this review helpful.
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HOPED THIS HELPS! Please Vote This As most helpful!! Thanks :-)
This book, is like no other! There somthing about the books that makes you feel love, affection, jealousy, and fear for the charictors. This book pulls you in, right from the first page! I finished this book within one setting. What can i say? I couldnt put it down. This book is a MUST READ for anyone who loves romance and heart-breaking twists, oh, and dont forget: Vampires too!! look out Twilight, theres a new book in town, and its working its way up to the top!
15 out of 19 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted July 15, 2008
Didnt like it -_-
Ok I'll start out with the simple fact that I'm one of those people who get intrigued by the persons sense of writing. Yes story is very, very, very important but how can you express a creative story with such bland writing. I didnt like it I'm sorry, it just seemed like the writer was talking to someone, instead of expressing an actual story. The words phrases were dull, the constant expressions were cheezy, and to top it off half the time I was literally forcing myself to read it. The only thing good about the book is the cover, and it sort of seems cliche in a sense. Vampires like 'gothic' atmospheres ok we get it, I didnt like it and I usually love most vampire books. If you want a good book about a vampire academy, read Vampire Knight its a manga/graphic novel but even there the writing is better -_-.
15 out of 59 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted February 9, 2009
Totally Surprised at how much I loved this Series...
After reading the Twilight Series and the Sookie Stackhouse series, I needed something to fill my time. I honestly never thought I would enjoy this book b/c it looked like it should be for a younger crowd. I was wrong, this book is FANTASTIC! Great characters that you can definitely identify with and become a fan of. Had plenty of suspense and forbidden attraction...loved it!
14 out of 16 people found this review helpful.
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markintoch
Posted October 17, 2009
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Excellent!
It grabbed me from the beginning and didn't let go! I found the characters and the storyline very entertaining. Before I had finished the book, I purchased the next two in the series.
11 out of 12 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted March 2, 2009
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Really Good!
Vampire is a good book to read if you like vampires and romance. The main character is strong female and it is a good point of view to write from. It is an easy read and once you start reading it is hard to put down. I bought the first book and I was lucky I also bought the second one because I had to continue reading to see what happens next or else I would have gone crazy. For those of you who liked Twilight and are vampire fans, this is a really good book to read.
11 out of 12 people found this review helpful.
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OMD!
This was one great serise. Yes this one wasn't as good as the others, but the serise in genral, WOW! Never before did I ever think that I would find a serise better than Twilight, but here it is. And don't even get me started on the SMEXY RUSSIAN. Forbiden love, a choice between the love of her life or her best friend. This will have you begging for more. So READ IT!
10 out of 11 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted December 13, 2008
Two Words: READ IT!!!
To be honest I was a little skeptical when I first picked it up. The only reason I bought the book was because Twilight was over and I needed a new vampire book to read. I mean, it took me about six trips to Barnes and Nobles to actually buy it but once I did I couldn't put it down. The main character is independent and funny, and her best friend seems timid and shy. The story was an overall good read. There was mystery and romance, action and humor. To be honest it was better than twilight, while Bella is weak and dependent, Rose is the exact opposite, independent and strong. Great Book!
8 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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d_e_s_t_i_n_y
Posted March 4, 2010
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amazing
My friend recommended it to me and I have been addicted ever since. I read the first 4 books of the series in about four days. I hardly slept because I couldn't put the book down.
7 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
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My Review....
I will admitt that the very begining of this did bore me a little. It was slightly hard to read it because of that. But after you do get into it, I found this book to be very well done. It was exciting, had a little bit of romance but what amazed me the most was the friendship between Rose and Lissa. Having such a close bound with someone you really care for is what most people ever really want. I loved it. I do have to say that I find it immature that people have to put there review in all caps. After all if you didn't like it that's all you have to say. Don't freak out about it. It was just a book. If you didn't like it then move on....
7 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted July 21, 2008
Couldn't get into it
I didn't like it as much as I expected I would. I thought it was going to be really good, it sure sounded like it, but in all honesty I couldn't get through it. I read the first few chapters and had to give up on it.
6 out of 22 people found this review helpful.
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Jade1779
Posted March 4, 2010
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This book is absolutely amazing!
I love the whole idea of the teacher and student relationship. It creates suspense. Dimitri is amazing. Rose and Lissa are great characters. It shows how Rose matures over the period when she's with Dimitri. Overall I can just say I love this whole serious. And I'm ecstatic for Spirit Bound (May 18,2010)!!!!
5 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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All Right
This book is okay just to have fun with. The plot isn't particularly unique, but it is intriguing. It has enough supernatural romance and modern teen affairs to keep readers interested. The characters are strong, if a little stereotypical, and I look forward to see them progress later in the series. The writing itself needs a little work, for there was a lot of typos and grammar mistakes, but its easy enough to understand. This series has a lot of potential, and I believe it is better for vampire-loving girls than Twilight.
4 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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AMAZING!!!!!
i have read all the books and i fell in love with all them. I can't wait for blood promise to come out!!
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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awesome series
i love this series. i've read all the books that i can, and can't wait(though it's the day school starts) for the 25th of this month. i also can't wait for Spirit Bound, the 5th book in the series, coming May 18, 2010. so far away! oh well, can always reread the books til that day.
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Believe me when i say WOW
This book was amazing
i give my props to RICHELLE MEAD
When I read this book i was astonished
This book was really nice
How rose what risk any thing for her best friend Lisa
Even if that means she cant be with the one she REALLY TRUELY LOVES
Thatz a true friend
She would do any thing 2 keep her friends safe
Even by taking her awwway from school
This Book YOU WILL LOVE
just as I4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted November 5, 2007
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Frankly, I was dissapointed with this book. Though many of the concepts in it are original ones, but they aren't fleshed out enough to make this a truly engaging book.. The story itself drags on at the occasional interesting or good point, it just deflates. Its characters are bland, uninteresting, and stereotypical. Overall? This is just another one of those trashy teen-orientated books. The children's section has much better selections... though, unfortunately, it seems that vampire stories are quite a rarity there.
4 out of 18 people found this review helpful.
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