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Darke Academy #3
Divided Souls
The Darke Academy is now in Istanbul, and wherever the Academy goes, death is never far behind Death has followed the Darke Academy to the ancient city of Istanbul, where an unseen hunter is on the loose. Scholarship girl Cassie Bell is fascinated by the city's beauty, but there's no time for her to relax. Torn between an old flame and a new romance, she must also choose between the select world of the Few and her loyalty towards her best friends—and all the time a killer is stalking the Few. As Cassie is about to discover, no one is above suspicion. Sometimes, the people you love can be the most dangerous enemies of all.
298 pages, Paperback
First published July 23, 2010
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Gabriella Poole
7 books235 followersGabriella Poole is a pseudonym used by Gillian Philip.
I live in the north-east highlands of Scotland, with one husband, two children, three dogs (Cluny, Milo and Otto), two psychotic cats (the Ghost and the Darkness), a slayer hamster (Buffy), three chickens (Mapp, Lucia and Mrs Norris) and a lot of nervous fish. I have taken a solemn vow not to get any more pets. I will probably break this vow.
Writing for a living is (a) what I always wanted to do; (b) occasionally frustrating; (c) a lot of fun – I take dictation from the characters in my head, who spend their lives telling me what’s going to happen next.
But I like it that I never know just how it’s all going to end – not till the fat lady sings, the villain meets a suitably sticky end, and the boy gets the girl (or indeed the boy).
As well as full-length books, I write fiction for secondary Key Stage 3. Life Of The Party, Mind’s Eye, Sea Fever and Cyber Fever have been published by Evans Brothers, and short stories The Changeling, Rockface, Misty and The Kindest Cut appear in their sci fi, crime, ghost and comedy collections. And I ghostwrite fiction for companies including Hothouse and Working Partners.
I live in the north-east highlands of Scotland, with one husband, two children, three dogs (Cluny, Milo and Otto), two psychotic cats (the Ghost and the Darkness), a slayer hamster (Buffy), three chickens (Mapp, Lucia and Mrs Norris) and a lot of nervous fish. I have taken a solemn vow not to get any more pets. I will probably break this vow.
Writing for a living is (a) what I always wanted to do; (b) occasionally frustrating; (c) a lot of fun – I take dictation from the characters in my head, who spend their lives telling me what’s going to happen next.
But I like it that I never know just how it’s all going to end – not till the fat lady sings, the villain meets a suitably sticky end, and the boy gets the girl (or indeed the boy).
As well as full-length books, I write fiction for secondary Key Stage 3. Life Of The Party, Mind’s Eye, Sea Fever and Cyber Fever have been published by Evans Brothers, and short stories The Changeling, Rockface, Misty and The Kindest Cut appear in their sci fi, crime, ghost and comedy collections. And I ghostwrite fiction for companies including Hothouse and Working Partners.
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July 6, 2013
nevím, co jsem čekala. Akademii jsem nikdy nepovažovala za nějakou světobornou knihu. Ale byla tak nějak milá. Jenomže když ji čtete po Zelená jako Smaragd nebo po Prozření, tak se nedá než srovnávat. Cassie je na pár facek. Isabella ji směle následuje. Ranjita jsem nikdy neměla ráda. Jediný, kdo zachraňuje situaci, je zlaticko Richard.
Ještě taková poznámka, ať jsou lidi jakkoliv inteligentní, tak si neumí dat ani pořádné heslo. Hanba.
Jestli to půjde pořád stejným tempem, tak příští díl dostane jen 2*, čemuž bych se ani nedivila.
Ještě taková poznámka, ať jsou lidi jakkoliv inteligentní, tak si neumí dat ani pořádné heslo. Hanba.
Jestli to půjde pořád stejným tempem, tak příští díl dostane jen 2*, čemuž bych se ani nedivila.
March 17, 2014
The book had everything I needed.. The spark of passion, mysterious adventure and absorptive plot. I couldn´t stop reading.. This serie is just AWESOME!!! No more words..
January 3, 2020
Temná akademie překvapila. I když je tematicky celkem obyč, velmi jsem ocenila nějaké to shrnutí během prvních pár kapitol, takže jsem se i orientovala. Dalším plusem je střídání místa akademie po každém semestru - čtenář se tak může podívat do různých metropolí! Nic extra to nebylo, ale užila jsem si to. Víc jak některé dnešní YA.
3.5/5*
3.5/5*
April 28, 2011
Nothing is like the same and it never will be. Cassie is trying to forget all about Ranjit. He has let her down too many times and he's been acting all weird lately. So, she doesn't want to waste more time on him. She's done and wants to move on without him. She is also worried about her friend, and Isabella's boyfriend, Jake, who's been gone from the Academy since last term when he walked away from them in anger. She hasn't seen him since and that makes her feel bad. But at least she has her roomie Isabella and Richard to spend her days with.
In this term, the Dark Academy is in Istanbul and Cassie thinks it's a fantastic and beautiful city. There is a lot to discover. But the city doesn't feel safe when some students suddenly disappears and makes the rest of the students worried and scared. What's going on. And The Few (a group of the most respected, beautiful and the best students) is worried when they don't get to know more than their fellow students. 'Cause they are sure that Sir Alric Darke knows what's going on or know something he won't tell - but why doesn't he share it with them? The Few is students that Sir Alric Darke trust the most and the same the other way around. But when Sir Alric Darke hardly mention anything about the situation about the missing students, the Few gets very worried and demands to know what the hell is going on.
Cassie gets more and more worried when Ranjit is one of the students that doesn't show up. He's known for skipping classes and can be gone for days before he comes back - but he always come back sometime, but when he's gone longer than usual - she's almost sure that something is wrong. But should she really care since Ranjit has let her down so many times and has moved on without him, or at least tried. And what is Isabella, her roomie and best friend, keeping away from her? She is pretty sure that Isabella is having a secret about something but what? Cassie feels like she can't trust anyone anymore. Will everything turn back to normal or will everything get worse?
Blood Ties is the third book (and hopefully not the last!) book in the series. It took me a long time to get into the urban fantasy genre. After I read the first book of Twilight (which was really bad and boring) I just got fed up about modern vampires and other supernatural beings. But after a year or two I wanted to go back to the genre and hopefully find something new and different. Something fascinating. And I did. I discovered the book covers of the Darke Academy one day earlier this year at a book store and I thought the covers looked really cool and the books sounded interesting. I ended up buying the two books in the series to see if I enjoyed and get number three later. And to my surprise. I got really hooked!
When I was done with the first book "Secret Lives" I was glad to have book two "Blood Ties" nearby And when I was in the middle of book two I just had to get number three. I have just fell in love with the characters, especially Cassie, Sir Alric Duke, and Richard. They are loveable characters even though they are extremely different.
Even though I had kind of figured out what was going to happend at the end of Divided Souls, I wasn't dissapointed. I got more dissapointed to know that book four isn't published yet but I hope it will happen. 'Cause I'm totally in love with this series and there's so much more I want to know about many characters and their situations. So, I hope this is not the end for Darke Academy. I would like to be a student there myself.
So, if you haven't read the Darke Academy yet, I highly recommend you to. It's a great series and a mysterious world to eascape in. I easily forgot the time and place when I read it and before I knew it. It was over. Now I'm crossing my fingers and hoping there will come more books from this series. It can't be over yet.
In this term, the Dark Academy is in Istanbul and Cassie thinks it's a fantastic and beautiful city. There is a lot to discover. But the city doesn't feel safe when some students suddenly disappears and makes the rest of the students worried and scared. What's going on. And The Few (a group of the most respected, beautiful and the best students) is worried when they don't get to know more than their fellow students. 'Cause they are sure that Sir Alric Darke knows what's going on or know something he won't tell - but why doesn't he share it with them? The Few is students that Sir Alric Darke trust the most and the same the other way around. But when Sir Alric Darke hardly mention anything about the situation about the missing students, the Few gets very worried and demands to know what the hell is going on.
Cassie gets more and more worried when Ranjit is one of the students that doesn't show up. He's known for skipping classes and can be gone for days before he comes back - but he always come back sometime, but when he's gone longer than usual - she's almost sure that something is wrong. But should she really care since Ranjit has let her down so many times and has moved on without him, or at least tried. And what is Isabella, her roomie and best friend, keeping away from her? She is pretty sure that Isabella is having a secret about something but what? Cassie feels like she can't trust anyone anymore. Will everything turn back to normal or will everything get worse?
Blood Ties is the third book (and hopefully not the last!) book in the series. It took me a long time to get into the urban fantasy genre. After I read the first book of Twilight (which was really bad and boring) I just got fed up about modern vampires and other supernatural beings. But after a year or two I wanted to go back to the genre and hopefully find something new and different. Something fascinating. And I did. I discovered the book covers of the Darke Academy one day earlier this year at a book store and I thought the covers looked really cool and the books sounded interesting. I ended up buying the two books in the series to see if I enjoyed and get number three later. And to my surprise. I got really hooked!
When I was done with the first book "Secret Lives" I was glad to have book two "Blood Ties" nearby And when I was in the middle of book two I just had to get number three. I have just fell in love with the characters, especially Cassie, Sir Alric Duke, and Richard. They are loveable characters even though they are extremely different.
Even though I had kind of figured out what was going to happend at the end of Divided Souls, I wasn't dissapointed. I got more dissapointed to know that book four isn't published yet but I hope it will happen. 'Cause I'm totally in love with this series and there's so much more I want to know about many characters and their situations. So, I hope this is not the end for Darke Academy. I would like to be a student there myself.
So, if you haven't read the Darke Academy yet, I highly recommend you to. It's a great series and a mysterious world to eascape in. I easily forgot the time and place when I read it and before I knew it. It was over. Now I'm crossing my fingers and hoping there will come more books from this series. It can't be over yet.
March 17, 2011
i dont really know how i feel about this series. at first, i thought it was about vampires. but turn out different. it was okay actually. but i kind of disappointed.
i like the ending. but, there're too many dead students. there're some unanswered questions.such as: first, what is the relationship between Ranjit's and Cassie's demon or souls?? then, what happen to Ranjit?? How is Isabell after Jake's dead?? why Darke forbidden Ranji and Cassie's relationship?
although I prefer Cassie with Jake than Ranjit or Richard. hehehe
I hope there's the last book that explaine everything.
i like the ending. but, there're too many dead students. there're some unanswered questions.such as: first, what is the relationship between Ranjit's and Cassie's demon or souls?? then, what happen to Ranjit?? How is Isabell after Jake's dead?? why Darke forbidden Ranji and Cassie's relationship?
although I prefer Cassie with Jake than Ranjit or Richard. hehehe
I hope there's the last book that explaine everything.
January 19, 2024
cassie saying she wants to be with ranjit 🧍🏻♀️ i couldnt think of anything more boring for me to read
April 19, 2013
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Hl. hrdinkou je Cassie Bellová, ktorá má v sebe iba polku ducha a to zapríčiňuje isté "chyby". Estelle sa s ňou rozpráva, navádza ju na svoje túžby, prebúdza v nej hnev, ale takisto sa u nej prejavila telekinéza (schopnosť pohybovať vecami mysľou). Veľmi sa mi páčilo, že je Cassie odlišná. Musí sa trápiť s namysleným duchom a ešte riešiť aj svoje problémy. Keďže nie je bohatá, veľa ľudí ju odsudzuje a vyháňa, ona sa ale drží dobre a vie, komu má dôverovať. Páči sa mi, že je taká reálna a nerobí ani unáhlené závery ani nepravdivé obvinenia. Dokonca aj jej milostný život nie je samá ružová záhrada. Randžit sa s ňou rozišiel, čo znáša veľmi zle, ale snaží sa ísť ďalej.
Veľkým problémom knihy sú Randžit a Jake. Treba sa o nich stále strachovať a tým pádom je tento diel o niečo depresívnejší. Nie je to však nič na škodu, práve naopak, perfektne som precítila tú atmosféru strachu a napätia. Len mi bolo ľúto chuderky Isabelly.
Bolo skvelé, že autorka si zachovala spôsob objavovania nových tajomstiev a záhad. Tak ako v predchádzajúcich dieloch, zaoberala sa najprv jedným problémom a po vyriešení tam vložila nový. Nezabudla však pripomenúť ten starý problém a nakoniec spolu všetko krásne súviselo. Niektoré veci som odhadla hneď, boli očividné, len Cassie ich nevidela, ale v mnohom som sa úplne zmýlila a bola som z toho rozčarovaná.
Bola som v šoku aj zo zistenia, že je v tejto knihe toľko mŕtvych. Autorka sa nebojí pozabíjať nevinných, aby dosiahla vysoký stupeň napätia a smútku. Bola som veľmi prekvapená koncom, pretože som tipovala úplne iného vraha a bola som z toho celého smutná. Zároveň som musela uznať veľké plus autorke, že ma takto vtiahla do príbehu, dovolila mi obľúbiť si hrdinov a potom mi naservírovala balíček kapesníkov.
Nápad s Vyvolenými je originálny a zvláštny a bola som nesmierne rada, že sme sa konečne dozvedeli niečo z histórie. Sú tam určité záhadné artefakty a tá honba za tajomstvami a vyriešeniami sa mi veľmi páčila. Vždy som mala o čom špekulovať.
Autorka napísala úžasnú knihu, urobila na mňa veľký dojem a rozhodne patrí táto séria k mojim obľúbeným a nesmierne sa teším na posledný diel série. Každý, kto začal túto sériu čítať, si nesmie nechať ujsť zvyšné diely. Ktorí ešte nezačali - mali by ste to napraviť.
Hl. hrdinkou je Cassie Bellová, ktorá má v sebe iba polku ducha a to zapríčiňuje isté "chyby". Estelle sa s ňou rozpráva, navádza ju na svoje túžby, prebúdza v nej hnev, ale takisto sa u nej prejavila telekinéza (schopnosť pohybovať vecami mysľou). Veľmi sa mi páčilo, že je Cassie odlišná. Musí sa trápiť s namysleným duchom a ešte riešiť aj svoje problémy. Keďže nie je bohatá, veľa ľudí ju odsudzuje a vyháňa, ona sa ale drží dobre a vie, komu má dôverovať. Páči sa mi, že je taká reálna a nerobí ani unáhlené závery ani nepravdivé obvinenia. Dokonca aj jej milostný život nie je samá ružová záhrada. Randžit sa s ňou rozišiel, čo znáša veľmi zle, ale snaží sa ísť ďalej.
Veľkým problémom knihy sú Randžit a Jake. Treba sa o nich stále strachovať a tým pádom je tento diel o niečo depresívnejší. Nie je to však nič na škodu, práve naopak, perfektne som precítila tú atmosféru strachu a napätia. Len mi bolo ľúto chuderky Isabelly.
Bolo skvelé, že autorka si zachovala spôsob objavovania nových tajomstiev a záhad. Tak ako v predchádzajúcich dieloch, zaoberala sa najprv jedným problémom a po vyriešení tam vložila nový. Nezabudla však pripomenúť ten starý problém a nakoniec spolu všetko krásne súviselo. Niektoré veci som odhadla hneď, boli očividné, len Cassie ich nevidela, ale v mnohom som sa úplne zmýlila a bola som z toho rozčarovaná.
Bola som v šoku aj zo zistenia, že je v tejto knihe toľko mŕtvych. Autorka sa nebojí pozabíjať nevinných, aby dosiahla vysoký stupeň napätia a smútku. Bola som veľmi prekvapená koncom, pretože som tipovala úplne iného vraha a bola som z toho celého smutná. Zároveň som musela uznať veľké plus autorke, že ma takto vtiahla do príbehu, dovolila mi obľúbiť si hrdinov a potom mi naservírovala balíček kapesníkov.
Nápad s Vyvolenými je originálny a zvláštny a bola som nesmierne rada, že sme sa konečne dozvedeli niečo z histórie. Sú tam určité záhadné artefakty a tá honba za tajomstvami a vyriešeniami sa mi veľmi páčila. Vždy som mala o čom špekulovať.
Autorka napísala úžasnú knihu, urobila na mňa veľký dojem a rozhodne patrí táto séria k mojim obľúbeným a nesmierne sa teším na posledný diel série. Každý, kto začal túto sériu čítať, si nesmie nechať ujsť zvyšné diely. Ktorí ešte nezačali - mali by ste to napraviť.
September 23, 2010
This was just ok, its the 3rd book in the series and i have read them all. The 1st book was ok, 2nd book was a step up with a good storyline but its back to just being ok with the 3rd. The majority of the book was boring and only picked up speed in the last few chapters, i liked the ending but that was about it. I didnt 'feel for' the characters and by the 3rd book i should, i didnt care that they were both pining for there exes and when they were having their 'moments' with said exes i didnt care again which is really unusual for me because i like to feel how they feel, the chemistry and emotions especially in the relationships but it just wasnt happening. There is a hint of a bigger series spanning storyline but that should have been well established by now and the whole absorbing the life force and old spirit sharing the mind/body isnt very interesting and sometimes i was confused as to who was speaking in that body cassie or estelle .I only read these because my sister buys them and we read each others books otherwise i would have probably gave them a miss.
August 15, 2011
Ok... how should I put it. The ending was ok. I'm not sure if this series is halted/discontinued or this is really the final book. But if it does, what a shame. I didn't like it. You know what my least favorite ending - open ended. And this one is one is one of them. I really like if there's some resolution with story. So I was kinda upset... and disappointed.
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August 21, 2010
In my opinion this book wasn't quite as good as the rest but it wasn't boring.
March 1, 2011
I really hope she does write a fourth and final book... would love to find out what happens with ranjit and cassie.
April 16, 2019
3.5 stars
And we are heading for the finish. The plot it drawing together, and people are dying. I was actually a little shocked about how all this turned out and it kept me nicely entertained.
Again, Cassie and I do not gel. Her thought process at the end defies all logic and I want to grab her by the arms and shake her and her beliefs and inability to think about anyone but herself.
And we are heading for the finish. The plot it drawing together, and people are dying. I was actually a little shocked about how all this turned out and it kept me nicely entertained.
Again, Cassie and I do not gel. Her thought process at the end defies all logic and I want to grab her by the arms and shake her and her beliefs and inability to think about anyone but herself.
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February 18, 2025
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March 2, 2025
Another awesome continuation in the series.
March 6, 2018
Jedan od rijetkih serijala koji me nije razočarao. Iz knjige u knjigu, ako ne napreduje, barem zadržava početni nivo i kvalitet. Priča je dobra, zabavna, lako se čita, likovi su poprilično razrađeni. Jedva čekam pročitati i posljednji dio, te vidjeti šta će se desiti na kraju.
April 22, 2013
Možno je to len mnou, možno tým množstvom kníh, ktoré som čítala a mám s čím porovnávať, možno nebola dobra konštelácia hviezd, pre čítanie tejto knihy a možno je to naozaj v tomto prípade krok späť.
Opäť sa nachádzame v prostredí luxusnej Darkovej akadémie, ktorá sa tentoraz presunula do exotického Istanbulu. Keď si Cassie začala myslieť, že je konečne pokoj a má možnosť začať normálne žiť - "normálne" vrámci Vyvolených - zistí, že jej to zrejme nie je súdené a bude sa musieť znova potýkať so zlom a desivými tajomstvami, ktorých odhalenie vás môže stáť život.
Akadémia, ktorá je každý semester v inej krajine. Na škole tlupa Vyvolených - nadprirodzených stvorení, pred ktorými majú všetci rešpekt a nik nevie, čo sú zač. Každý si tam robí čo chce. A riaditeľ celej školy je najväčšia podivnosť zo všetkých. Prečo by preboha dával niekto svoje dieťa na takúto divnú školu? Už len to stretnutie s riaditeľom, by ma asi odhovorilo a nehovorím ani o tom, čo všetko sa tam už odohralo. Neviem ako vy, ale mne to celé príde neskutočné a neuveriteľné. Ja viem, je to vymyslený príbeh o bytostiach, ktoré neexistujú. Prečo by som v tom mala hľadať logiku? Ale každý príbeh predsa stojí na nejakom základe. Aj obyčajný príbeh o Červenej čiapočke má svoju logiku. Rozprávajúci vlk všetkých zje - príde poľovník - rozreže mu bruchu - všetkých zachráni - vlkovi tam nahádže kamene a tie ho nakoniec prevalia do studne. Je to len rozprávka pre deti, ale má to zaujímavý dej, zápletku, napätie, happyend a hlavne pointu, ktorá má zmysel. Nemôžem si pomôcť, ale mne v tejto sérií stále niečo chýba. Pripadá mi to, ako keby mala autorka počas písania zatiahnutú ručnú brzdu a bráni jej to ísť na plný plyn. Neviem sa s vyvolenými a celým prostredím akadémie vžiť. Jednoducho povedané, nerozumiem tomu. Asi som dobre nepochopila, čo sú Vyvolení zač, inak si to neviem vysvetliť.
Cassie sa správa miestami rozumne, miestami nechápem jej správanie. Akoby mala dve tváre a autorka sa nevie rozhodnúť, ktorá Cassie sa jej viac páči. A to teraz nemyslím ducha Cassie, s ktorým pravidelne bojuje, ale jej osobné zmýšľanie. Najviac ma rozčuľovala v prípade Isabelli, kedy od nej stále očakávala, že zabudne na Jakea, akoby sa nič nestalo a ona sama stále myslela na toho divného Ranjita. Ranjit! To je kapitola sama o sebe. Toho chalana nemám rada už od prvého momentu, kedy sa v sérií objavil. On je tiež jeden z prípadov, keď neviem, kde si ho mám zaradiť. Do akej kategórie. Akoby nemal vlastnú osobnosť. Ničím ma nezaujal. A toto sa mi stalo u viacerých postáv. Pochopila by som to pri vedľajších, ale nie pri hlavných postavách. Vedľajšie sú paradoxne viac zaujímavé ako samotná Cassie a Ranjit. Taká Isabella, Jake či Richard, si ma získali hneď. Aj milostný vzťah Cassie a Ranjita pôsobil umelo a nasilu. V Rozdelených dušiach bola tá výhoda, že sa rozišli a Ranjit sa v knihe skoro vôbec nevyskytoval. Celkom sa mi začalo pozdávať, že Cassie si konečne uvedomila existenciu aj iných chlapcov ako Ranjit, a tak sa nám tu začína črtať dobrý začiatok na milostný trojuholník.
Aby som len nekritizovala, prejdem na to, čo sa mi na tejto sérií páči. Je písaná jednoducho a vecne. Ničím sa tam autorka zbytočne nezdržiava a neobkecáva. Ide priamo k veci. Konkrétne, v Rozdelených dušiach sa mi páčil záver knihy, ktorý bol naozaj prekvapujúci, či priam šokujúci. A tu aj končím s chválou.
Keď som sa do série púšťala, bola som plná očakávaní. Nápad s Vyvolenými ma oslovil a chcela som sa dozvedieť viac. Bohužiaľ, teraz mi to pripadá ako autorkina premrhaná šanca. Asi sa budem opäť opakovať, ale príbeh je veľmi chaotický a ako celok mi nedáva zmysel. Príde mi to, akoby to autorka nemala dopredu vôbec premyslené a príbeh vymýšľala za pochodu. Čo ju napadne to tam dá a nijako nerieši detaily a súvislosti. Veľmi slabo využitý potenciál Vyvolených a ich samotné bytie. I keď sme mali možnosť v tomto diely nazrieť trocha do ich histórie, ani tak som im viac neporozumela. Pri tejto histórií mi napadla jedna myšlienka. Prečo vlastne Vyvolení chodia stále do školy, keď majú v sebe tých starých duchov. Veď oni hádam všetko už musia vedieť a hlavne o tej histórií? Či?
Opäť sa nachádzame v prostredí luxusnej Darkovej akadémie, ktorá sa tentoraz presunula do exotického Istanbulu. Keď si Cassie začala myslieť, že je konečne pokoj a má možnosť začať normálne žiť - "normálne" vrámci Vyvolených - zistí, že jej to zrejme nie je súdené a bude sa musieť znova potýkať so zlom a desivými tajomstvami, ktorých odhalenie vás môže stáť život.
Akadémia, ktorá je každý semester v inej krajine. Na škole tlupa Vyvolených - nadprirodzených stvorení, pred ktorými majú všetci rešpekt a nik nevie, čo sú zač. Každý si tam robí čo chce. A riaditeľ celej školy je najväčšia podivnosť zo všetkých. Prečo by preboha dával niekto svoje dieťa na takúto divnú školu? Už len to stretnutie s riaditeľom, by ma asi odhovorilo a nehovorím ani o tom, čo všetko sa tam už odohralo. Neviem ako vy, ale mne to celé príde neskutočné a neuveriteľné. Ja viem, je to vymyslený príbeh o bytostiach, ktoré neexistujú. Prečo by som v tom mala hľadať logiku? Ale každý príbeh predsa stojí na nejakom základe. Aj obyčajný príbeh o Červenej čiapočke má svoju logiku. Rozprávajúci vlk všetkých zje - príde poľovník - rozreže mu bruchu - všetkých zachráni - vlkovi tam nahádže kamene a tie ho nakoniec prevalia do studne. Je to len rozprávka pre deti, ale má to zaujímavý dej, zápletku, napätie, happyend a hlavne pointu, ktorá má zmysel. Nemôžem si pomôcť, ale mne v tejto sérií stále niečo chýba. Pripadá mi to, ako keby mala autorka počas písania zatiahnutú ručnú brzdu a bráni jej to ísť na plný plyn. Neviem sa s vyvolenými a celým prostredím akadémie vžiť. Jednoducho povedané, nerozumiem tomu. Asi som dobre nepochopila, čo sú Vyvolení zač, inak si to neviem vysvetliť.
Cassie sa správa miestami rozumne, miestami nechápem jej správanie. Akoby mala dve tváre a autorka sa nevie rozhodnúť, ktorá Cassie sa jej viac páči. A to teraz nemyslím ducha Cassie, s ktorým pravidelne bojuje, ale jej osobné zmýšľanie. Najviac ma rozčuľovala v prípade Isabelli, kedy od nej stále očakávala, že zabudne na Jakea, akoby sa nič nestalo a ona sama stále myslela na toho divného Ranjita. Ranjit! To je kapitola sama o sebe. Toho chalana nemám rada už od prvého momentu, kedy sa v sérií objavil. On je tiež jeden z prípadov, keď neviem, kde si ho mám zaradiť. Do akej kategórie. Akoby nemal vlastnú osobnosť. Ničím ma nezaujal. A toto sa mi stalo u viacerých postáv. Pochopila by som to pri vedľajších, ale nie pri hlavných postavách. Vedľajšie sú paradoxne viac zaujímavé ako samotná Cassie a Ranjit. Taká Isabella, Jake či Richard, si ma získali hneď. Aj milostný vzťah Cassie a Ranjita pôsobil umelo a nasilu. V Rozdelených dušiach bola tá výhoda, že sa rozišli a Ranjit sa v knihe skoro vôbec nevyskytoval. Celkom sa mi začalo pozdávať, že Cassie si konečne uvedomila existenciu aj iných chlapcov ako Ranjit, a tak sa nám tu začína črtať dobrý začiatok na milostný trojuholník.
Aby som len nekritizovala, prejdem na to, čo sa mi na tejto sérií páči. Je písaná jednoducho a vecne. Ničím sa tam autorka zbytočne nezdržiava a neobkecáva. Ide priamo k veci. Konkrétne, v Rozdelených dušiach sa mi páčil záver knihy, ktorý bol naozaj prekvapujúci, či priam šokujúci. A tu aj končím s chválou.
Keď som sa do série púšťala, bola som plná očakávaní. Nápad s Vyvolenými ma oslovil a chcela som sa dozvedieť viac. Bohužiaľ, teraz mi to pripadá ako autorkina premrhaná šanca. Asi sa budem opäť opakovať, ale príbeh je veľmi chaotický a ako celok mi nedáva zmysel. Príde mi to, akoby to autorka nemala dopredu vôbec premyslené a príbeh vymýšľala za pochodu. Čo ju napadne to tam dá a nijako nerieši detaily a súvislosti. Veľmi slabo využitý potenciál Vyvolených a ich samotné bytie. I keď sme mali možnosť v tomto diely nazrieť trocha do ich histórie, ani tak som im viac neporozumela. Pri tejto histórií mi napadla jedna myšlienka. Prečo vlastne Vyvolení chodia stále do školy, keď majú v sebe tých starých duchov. Veď oni hádam všetko už musia vedieť a hlavne o tej histórií? Či?
January 8, 2012
Cheguei à conclusão que um MONTE desta geração de livros (sobrenaturais ou não) YA é escrita como bolos (devia tentar escrever um), por receita:
Ingredientes:
- Escola privada SUPER cara e exclusiva (ou local estranho e aborrecido)
- Protagonista pobre, e não pertence à elite (sabor "Cabra" ou "Mosquinha Morta" -- ou como a Bella Swan, a horrível mistura "Mosquinha Morta Cabra")
- Gang de snobs e meninas ricas que fazem a vida miserável à protagonista e que não têm nada que se aproveite, apesar que seres humanos geralmente TÊM-no.
- Melhor Amiga que é Exótica e meia Louca, também uma outcast (e podre de rica)
- Segunda melhor Amiga que é distraída mas um génio.
- Gajo bom e misterioso, com grandes poderes, como love interest.
- Gajo bom e malvado, que se apaixona também pela protagonista.
- Raça sobrenatural, com características vampíricas, ainda que não sejam vampiros -- ou que convenientemente não tenham TODAS as características.
Misturar protagonista na escola sem avisar, batendo com vigor. Acrescentar um plot fraco, onde protagonista chega à escola onde não pertence, é imediatamente posta em conflito com as bad girls, e acaba por descobrir poderes superespeciais. Misturar rapaz bonitão que tão depressa é mau como mostra estar apaixonado pela protagonista. Acrescentar figuras de autoridade batidas em castelo, deixar cozer por 200 páginas e servir.
Esta receita é horrível. O sabor é demasiado complicado, e adocicado. Há bons livros YA que seguem a fórmula, mas o que os torna bons é como pegam nos ingredientes e os misturam de forma diferente (por exemplo, a série Gallagher Girls), como quando a minha mãe usava chalotas em vez das já costumeiras cebolas, para o sabor ser melhor -- ou até removendo alguns dos ingredientes.
Vou fazer o review dos 3 livros, porque francamente, não vale a pena estar a dedicar-me a cada um deles individualmente. Darke Academy não foge à regra. Uma série sobrenatural de YA, que tenta aproveitar a popularidade das histórias de escolas privadas e do sobrenatural. Tenta também "idealizar" vampiros (que em vez de sangue, bebem energia vital). A protagonista Carrie, é pobre, abandonada pelos pais (e uma cabra resmungona), que, sem se saber porquê é mandada para a Darke Academy para estudar.
Lá, entra em conflito com o gang de Cabras Ricas e Snobs, arranja uma melhor amiga (Isabella) que é toda flamboyant e rica, e apaixona-se por um rapaz misterioso (Ranjhit) que tão depressa se baba para ela, como a trata abaixo de cão.
Com o passar do tempo, começa a descobrir a existência de uma elite dentro da escola, os Few, bando de gajos ricos e muito misterioso, respeitados por todos, incluindo os profs..
Spoiler! :
Vimos a saber que são vampiros, mas que não são bem vampiros, tem dentro de si os espíritos de seres muito antigos, que necessitam de beber a "força vital" (não sangue) de seres humanos - só que apesar de não beberem sangue têm caninos afiados. Não se sabe porquê.
A heroína é transformada por acidente, e, para além de ficar linda de morrer (faz parte do Pacote de Transformação), fica também super poderosa porque a sua transformação é interrompida, e torna-se, eventualmente, uma espécie de rainha dos Few, porcausa dos seus "Poderes" maiores que os de toda a gente.
E passamos os livros com ela a lutar contra:
- as figuras de autoridade (o director da escola, de quem tenho muita pena, porque ele passa a vida a ajudá-la)
- as snobs lindas que a odeiam
- a sua "inner beast"
O primeiro livro é a chegada dela à escola e a descoberta dos Few e a sua transformação.
O segundo livro lida com os poderes da heroína e ela a lidar com a vida de Few - e conflitos amorosos.
O terceiro livro envolve a morte de alguns alunos Few.
Em suma: demasiado angst, demasiada mary-sue, plot indiferente, só o director da escola, a escola, e melhor amiga da heroína se salvam - nem o Gajo Bom é interessante.
A evitar.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 25, 2013
At the end of Blood Ties, Cassie had started to adapt to her new found status as a member of the Few. Isabelle had chosen to be her life source and she was learning to control Estelle’s evil machinations to make her whole again. Jake’s mysterious disappearance led them to an old enemy, Katerina and Cassie was able to thwart their plans to feed Jake to the Living Soil when she allowed the missing part of Estelle to enter her body. A furious Jake left them when he learned that Isabelle was Cassie’s life source. Ranjit also dealt Cassie a blow when he revealed that their spirits share a treacherous history and it’s too dangerous for them to pursue a relationship. In Divided Souls, the third installment of the Darke Academy series, the students see the Academy move to Istanbul. Cassie and Isabelle are both suffering from the after affects of their broken relationships and try to console each other. Cassie is stunned when Ranjit after weeks apart declares his loves for her and claims he’s found a way for them to be together.
Soon after members of the Few start turning up dead and Ranjit too seems to have disappeared. Cassie begins to suspect Jake’s involvement as he still has the knife capable of killing the Few in his possession. This theory brings her at odds with Isabelle who has been secretly communicating with Jake behind Cassie’s back. When Isabelle moves out of their dorm, Cassie feels isolated and finds solace with Richard who still appears to have feelings for her. Before long Cassie finds herself torn between Richard and Ranjit as well as her loyalty towards her best friends and the Few. Who is the killer stalking the Few and what is Sir Alric hiding?
This book wasn’t as good as the first two books although it did offer more insight into the Darke Academy’s origins. While the plot with the mystery stalker killing members of the Few was interesting, some of the relationship angst was a trifle boring. I was shocked when the culprit turned out to be Ranjit of all people although in hindsight I should have guessed earlier due to Ranjit’s uncharacteristic behaviour. Cassie lacked the maturity to realise Ranjit’s feelings for her at times despite his attempts to make her understand. It’s tragic that Ranjit’s pursuit for a remedy came at such great cost. I had suspected Jake as the killer. Jake’s death however was tragic even though his blind hatred towards the Few had driven him beyond reason at times.
One of the highlights of the book was that we got to see more of Richard and get to know him better. When Ranjit revealed that Richard had diverted him on the night he was supposed to meet Jessica I was appalled although I’d long suspected that Richard had been the culprit. Richard’s assertion that he was unaware of Katerina and Keiko’s plans for Jessica redeemed him as he regretted what he did. I’m looking forward to seeing how the author concludes the series in the next installment, Lost Spirits.
Soon after members of the Few start turning up dead and Ranjit too seems to have disappeared. Cassie begins to suspect Jake’s involvement as he still has the knife capable of killing the Few in his possession. This theory brings her at odds with Isabelle who has been secretly communicating with Jake behind Cassie’s back. When Isabelle moves out of their dorm, Cassie feels isolated and finds solace with Richard who still appears to have feelings for her. Before long Cassie finds herself torn between Richard and Ranjit as well as her loyalty towards her best friends and the Few. Who is the killer stalking the Few and what is Sir Alric hiding?
This book wasn’t as good as the first two books although it did offer more insight into the Darke Academy’s origins. While the plot with the mystery stalker killing members of the Few was interesting, some of the relationship angst was a trifle boring. I was shocked when the culprit turned out to be Ranjit of all people although in hindsight I should have guessed earlier due to Ranjit’s uncharacteristic behaviour. Cassie lacked the maturity to realise Ranjit’s feelings for her at times despite his attempts to make her understand. It’s tragic that Ranjit’s pursuit for a remedy came at such great cost. I had suspected Jake as the killer. Jake’s death however was tragic even though his blind hatred towards the Few had driven him beyond reason at times.
One of the highlights of the book was that we got to see more of Richard and get to know him better. When Ranjit revealed that Richard had diverted him on the night he was supposed to meet Jessica I was appalled although I’d long suspected that Richard had been the culprit. Richard’s assertion that he was unaware of Katerina and Keiko’s plans for Jessica redeemed him as he regretted what he did. I’m looking forward to seeing how the author concludes the series in the next installment, Lost Spirits.
December 1, 2013
This review is also posted on my blog Book Savvy:
http://abookaweekbloggers.blogspot.co...
Divided Souls is a gripping and superb continuation of the Darke Academy series!
Set in the largest, most historic and exciting city of Istanbul, Turkey it follows scolarship girl, Cassie, on the thrilling adventure of a lifetime. I
n the end of her first term at the Darke Academy she was implanted with a donor's soul against her will but the ceremony was interuppted part way through and now she is trapped as being part 'few' for the rest of her life. Being stuck with another bitchy and VERY opinionated woman inside your head isn't easy and even becomming overly attractive and gaining powerful connections often can't compensate for the frustrating Estelle.
This is Cassie's third term at the academy and with her best friend Isabella by her side, she can take on anything, except facing her brooding yet charming and breath-taking ex boyfriend Ranjit Singh that is.
Gabriella Poole continues to take you on the roller-coaster journey and certainly keeps everything interesting. She opens in a really enticing way that I really enjoyed, it left me wanting to see why the characters were in the position in which they were.
From the first few opening scenes I reconnected with the characters immediately, it was as though being reunited with old friends.
The style in which the Darke Academy series is written is one that I enjoy reading, it is easy to become absorbed in the world along with the characters and the setting is both vivid and exciting.
The story line that Divided Souls follows isn't one that I found to be too Cliched in many aspects, not all, just many. The classic love triangle-esque aspect was, I thought, tastefully done and didn't drag on for too long. The love interests were handled in a tasteful and quite delicate way, which did not enter into being irritating or slutty (cheating) in any way.
If any characters annoy me from this novel it is Isabella's, I know and fully understand how unique and difficult her situation is but she really makes NO effort to fit in or to stop complaining so much about her situation. I adore Richard!! His personality is original and he is a genuinely likable character of which I cannot help but be fond of and feel sorry for. He is sweet and genuinely concerned about those that he cares about and would walk through burning fire for them.
I really found Divided Souls to be a great novel and will begin Lost Spirits ASAP
http://abookaweekbloggers.blogspot.co...
Divided Souls is a gripping and superb continuation of the Darke Academy series!
Set in the largest, most historic and exciting city of Istanbul, Turkey it follows scolarship girl, Cassie, on the thrilling adventure of a lifetime. I
n the end of her first term at the Darke Academy she was implanted with a donor's soul against her will but the ceremony was interuppted part way through and now she is trapped as being part 'few' for the rest of her life. Being stuck with another bitchy and VERY opinionated woman inside your head isn't easy and even becomming overly attractive and gaining powerful connections often can't compensate for the frustrating Estelle.
This is Cassie's third term at the academy and with her best friend Isabella by her side, she can take on anything, except facing her brooding yet charming and breath-taking ex boyfriend Ranjit Singh that is.
Gabriella Poole continues to take you on the roller-coaster journey and certainly keeps everything interesting. She opens in a really enticing way that I really enjoyed, it left me wanting to see why the characters were in the position in which they were.
From the first few opening scenes I reconnected with the characters immediately, it was as though being reunited with old friends.
The style in which the Darke Academy series is written is one that I enjoy reading, it is easy to become absorbed in the world along with the characters and the setting is both vivid and exciting.
The story line that Divided Souls follows isn't one that I found to be too Cliched in many aspects, not all, just many. The classic love triangle-esque aspect was, I thought, tastefully done and didn't drag on for too long. The love interests were handled in a tasteful and quite delicate way, which did not enter into being irritating or slutty (cheating) in any way.
If any characters annoy me from this novel it is Isabella's, I know and fully understand how unique and difficult her situation is but she really makes NO effort to fit in or to stop complaining so much about her situation. I adore Richard!! His personality is original and he is a genuinely likable character of which I cannot help but be fond of and feel sorry for. He is sweet and genuinely concerned about those that he cares about and would walk through burning fire for them.
I really found Divided Souls to be a great novel and will begin Lost Spirits ASAP
April 15, 2015
Another installment to the Darke Academy Series, Divided Souls. This novel explores further on what the Darke Academy is all about... Meanwhile while Cassie is exploring future love interests, someone is stalking the few and slaughtering them, corpses washing ashore. Is Sir Alric Darke hiding something from the students enrolled at the school? At what expense will it cost the students?
I absolutely adore this series, i have read it over and over again. I have finally got my hands on the third novel, i must mention that this novel does not disappoint! If i was so busy doing other stuff like working i would have read it in one sitting. It is fast - paced and once you reach the climax, it will leave you hanging.
I have to admit, this book made tears fall down the side of my face. It is really sad! It explores the characters in the Darke Academy further. The start is somewhat confusing but it really explains it later on, so don't give up!
******BEWARE MAJOR SPOILER ALERT!!!!*************
I Can't believe the outcome, and how far Ranjit went to saving his relationship with Cassie. I can't believe Jake is DEAD! He was one of my favourite characters and it frustrates me when Jake went by Cassie and finally understood why Cassie has to fed off non-few, and surprisingly Jake lets her fed off him! He finally shows how much he cares for Cassie and won't let her face Ranjit without him. And then he goes and dies, after their relationship is back on track and he is finally with Isabella. Poor Isabella, she has been through so much with discovering the few and dealing with Jake and finds him dead in front of her! And finally Jake came into the book and he dies! AHHH Frustrating.
Anyways i understand why, it fits perfectly. I mean Jess died without a choice, and Jake wouldn't let it happen to the one he cares about, again.
Overall, it is definately action packed and sad. I estimate there will be a forth book but it wont be the same without Jake.
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It is awesome and you should give it ago. Rajit will be back, by side Cassie and will hopefully save their relationship for the better, with all the commotion, it would have too.
5 Stars - THIS SERIES NEVER DISAPPOINTS!
I absolutely adore this series, i have read it over and over again. I have finally got my hands on the third novel, i must mention that this novel does not disappoint! If i was so busy doing other stuff like working i would have read it in one sitting. It is fast - paced and once you reach the climax, it will leave you hanging.
I have to admit, this book made tears fall down the side of my face. It is really sad! It explores the characters in the Darke Academy further. The start is somewhat confusing but it really explains it later on, so don't give up!
******BEWARE MAJOR SPOILER ALERT!!!!*************
I Can't believe the outcome, and how far Ranjit went to saving his relationship with Cassie. I can't believe Jake is DEAD! He was one of my favourite characters and it frustrates me when Jake went by Cassie and finally understood why Cassie has to fed off non-few, and surprisingly Jake lets her fed off him! He finally shows how much he cares for Cassie and won't let her face Ranjit without him. And then he goes and dies, after their relationship is back on track and he is finally with Isabella. Poor Isabella, she has been through so much with discovering the few and dealing with Jake and finds him dead in front of her! And finally Jake came into the book and he dies! AHHH Frustrating.
Anyways i understand why, it fits perfectly. I mean Jess died without a choice, and Jake wouldn't let it happen to the one he cares about, again.
Overall, it is definately action packed and sad. I estimate there will be a forth book but it wont be the same without Jake.
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It is awesome and you should give it ago. Rajit will be back, by side Cassie and will hopefully save their relationship for the better, with all the commotion, it would have too.
5 Stars - THIS SERIES NEVER DISAPPOINTS!
June 7, 2011
3.5 stars from me.
Another term at the Darke Academy and this time the coveted Academy is in Istanbul. An ancient and beautiful city but there is more than beauty to consider when you are with the Darke Academy...
At the end of the last book, we were left with Isabella choosing to be Cassie's life source and it seems at the start of the book that this arrangement seems to be perfect. However, as Cassie begins to settle at the Academy and into her role and status as one of the precious Few, Isabella and Cassie's relationship becomes more than a little strained. While Cassie is trying to deal with her newly found status, she still has broken spirit Estelle riling her up inside, her break up with Ranjit and trying to solve the mystery of who is hunting and targeting members of the Few to contend with.
Just when we think everything seems to be going alright, everything starts to slide, including at times, Cassie's self control and the weird powers she gained from the unfinished ceremony which brought her into the world of the Few.
In this book we have to deal heavily with the absence of two of my favourite characters from the last books; Ranjit and Jake. Ranjit seems as if he has made a mistake with splitting with Cassie and sets off on a mission to find a way for them to be together and Jake of course told us at the end of the last book that he was not returning to the Academy. So to be honest I felt this book lacked a little of the spark of the last two books. On the plus side Cassie's ever growing relationship with Richard seemed to progress and it provided something as an aside but it was nothing compared to the electricity between Cassie and Ranjit in the previous book. I really look forward to see where their relationship ends up.
The next Darke Academy book, which will be the forth in the series, has not been announced yet but by the shocking and emotional ending we are left with it seems certain that there will be another one. I can't wait to see where the Academy goes next and see what else is in store for Cassie, the Academy and the Few.
Another term at the Darke Academy and this time the coveted Academy is in Istanbul. An ancient and beautiful city but there is more than beauty to consider when you are with the Darke Academy...
At the end of the last book, we were left with Isabella choosing to be Cassie's life source and it seems at the start of the book that this arrangement seems to be perfect. However, as Cassie begins to settle at the Academy and into her role and status as one of the precious Few, Isabella and Cassie's relationship becomes more than a little strained. While Cassie is trying to deal with her newly found status, she still has broken spirit Estelle riling her up inside, her break up with Ranjit and trying to solve the mystery of who is hunting and targeting members of the Few to contend with.
Just when we think everything seems to be going alright, everything starts to slide, including at times, Cassie's self control and the weird powers she gained from the unfinished ceremony which brought her into the world of the Few.
In this book we have to deal heavily with the absence of two of my favourite characters from the last books; Ranjit and Jake. Ranjit seems as if he has made a mistake with splitting with Cassie and sets off on a mission to find a way for them to be together and Jake of course told us at the end of the last book that he was not returning to the Academy. So to be honest I felt this book lacked a little of the spark of the last two books. On the plus side Cassie's ever growing relationship with Richard seemed to progress and it provided something as an aside but it was nothing compared to the electricity between Cassie and Ranjit in the previous book. I really look forward to see where their relationship ends up.
The next Darke Academy book, which will be the forth in the series, has not been announced yet but by the shocking and emotional ending we are left with it seems certain that there will be another one. I can't wait to see where the Academy goes next and see what else is in store for Cassie, the Academy and the Few.
November 13, 2013
Oproti druhému dílu se mi tenhle líbil o něco míň, ale pořád to spadá do jakéhosi průměru. To když jsou v knize věci, které vás nadchnou, současně ale taky věci, co vás vytočí do ruda. A to teda Rozpolcení splňuje na sto procent.
Příběh mě celkem zaujal. Z akademie se ztrácejí studenti, kteří jsou po nějaké době nalezeni mrtví, přičemž Cassie pátrá po vrahovi. Tohle je pro mě celkem vděčná zápletka, která mě skoro vždycky baví, protože si v duchu pořád sestavuju společně s hrdiny seznam podezřelých. Tady jsem ale vraha odhalila poměrně brzy, takže ta zábavná část tím opadla. Musím říct, že jsem měla docela radost, když se vrah konečně odhalil a to nejen proto, že jsem ho uhodla už dřív.
Cassie jako hlavní hrdinku jsem v předchozích dílech měla ráda, teď už jsem z ní ale spíš rostla. Zajímalo by mě, kam se poděla ta seběvědomá holka, která si uměla v každé situaci poradit sama? Tahle Cassie neustále přemýšlí o Ranjitovi - kde asi je, kdy ho uvidí, jestli to dají znovu dohromady... To bylo hodně otravné, a když se do toho přidala jěště jindy veselá Isabella, která zase truchlila po Jakeovi, šla mi z toho hlava kolem.
Už od začátku nemám ráda Ranjita, a proto jsem byla nadšená z toho, že v tomhle díle skoro nebyl. Když nepočítám Cassiiny myšlenky, což by možná stačilo. Jeho nepřítomností se ale zvětšila šance pro mého oblíbence Richarda, to by ale Cassie nesměla být tak pitomá a neustále vzdychat po někom, kdo jí ublížil a zradil ji. Chudák Richard. Chvilku to sice vypadalo nadějně, pak se ale Cassie vrátila zase k té své staré písničce, což mě vážně naštvalo. Jestli to tak půjde dál, začnu ji asi nesnášet.
Jak už jsem psala, je pro mě kniha takový průměr. V jednu chvíli jsem si říkala, že bych dala i čtyři hvězdičky, to by tam ale nesměl být ten debilní konec a hlavně poslední věta, kterou považuju za vrchol Cassiina myšlení. A to o ní všichni tvrdí, že je inteligentní.
Příběh mě celkem zaujal. Z akademie se ztrácejí studenti, kteří jsou po nějaké době nalezeni mrtví, přičemž Cassie pátrá po vrahovi. Tohle je pro mě celkem vděčná zápletka, která mě skoro vždycky baví, protože si v duchu pořád sestavuju společně s hrdiny seznam podezřelých. Tady jsem ale vraha odhalila poměrně brzy, takže ta zábavná část tím opadla. Musím říct, že jsem měla docela radost, když se vrah konečně odhalil a to nejen proto, že jsem ho uhodla už dřív.
Cassie jako hlavní hrdinku jsem v předchozích dílech měla ráda, teď už jsem z ní ale spíš rostla. Zajímalo by mě, kam se poděla ta seběvědomá holka, která si uměla v každé situaci poradit sama? Tahle Cassie neustále přemýšlí o Ranjitovi - kde asi je, kdy ho uvidí, jestli to dají znovu dohromady... To bylo hodně otravné, a když se do toho přidala jěště jindy veselá Isabella, která zase truchlila po Jakeovi, šla mi z toho hlava kolem.
Už od začátku nemám ráda Ranjita, a proto jsem byla nadšená z toho, že v tomhle díle skoro nebyl. Když nepočítám Cassiiny myšlenky, což by možná stačilo. Jeho nepřítomností se ale zvětšila šance pro mého oblíbence Richarda, to by ale Cassie nesměla být tak pitomá a neustále vzdychat po někom, kdo jí ublížil a zradil ji. Chudák Richard. Chvilku to sice vypadalo nadějně, pak se ale Cassie vrátila zase k té své staré písničce, což mě vážně naštvalo. Jestli to tak půjde dál, začnu ji asi nesnášet.
Jak už jsem psala, je pro mě kniha takový průměr. V jednu chvíli jsem si říkala, že bych dala i čtyři hvězdičky, to by tam ale nesměl být ten debilní konec a hlavně poslední věta, kterou považuju za vrchol Cassiina myšlení. A to o ní všichni tvrdí, že je inteligentní.
January 4, 2015
(3.5 Stars)
"Darke Academy 3: Divided Souls" is a much better read than book two. This action packed installment has plenty of angst, drama and mystique. The only problem that I have is our heroine choice for her hero and how she allows her emotions to blind her to his overwhelming faults.
In term three, Cassie and the gang travel to Istanbul minus Jake. Isabelle is miserable but does her best to move forward. Cassie on the other hand is spending more time with the Few and a chasm is growing between her and her roommate. Richard is garnering his way back into Cassie's good graces and Ranjit declares his undivided love for her. He is bound and determined to find a way for them to be together.
Meanwhile, Several Fews go missing including Ranjit. The other Few are becoming increasingly worried especially when two of the missing turn up murdered. Now Cassie is worried about Ranjit's fate; so, she begins to backtrack his activities only to discover that he has stumbled upon a terrible script destined to have a lasting negative impact. This installment provides crucial events that will change the course of the characters forever; but, not all of them will make it out alive.
While I enjoyed this read and found myself glue to the plot as events unfold, I just cannot rally behind the character of Ranjit. He is a whiny, pathetic, less than courageous little weasel unworthy of Cassie's time. When he called Cassie Jessica, I was too through with him Although, I will admit that I was not always enamoured with Cassie in this book as well. She was self centered and oblivious to her roommate's pain and quite frankly, Isabelle is the best of the best.
There is only one book left in this series; so, I must finish the journey I began; but, in the end I must admit that while this series began with a bang it quickly turned into a slow burning sizzle. It's rather a bit disappointing really.
"Darke Academy 3: Divided Souls" is a much better read than book two. This action packed installment has plenty of angst, drama and mystique. The only problem that I have is our heroine choice for her hero and how she allows her emotions to blind her to his overwhelming faults.
In term three, Cassie and the gang travel to Istanbul minus Jake. Isabelle is miserable but does her best to move forward. Cassie on the other hand is spending more time with the Few and a chasm is growing between her and her roommate. Richard is garnering his way back into Cassie's good graces and Ranjit declares his undivided love for her. He is bound and determined to find a way for them to be together.
Meanwhile, Several Fews go missing including Ranjit. The other Few are becoming increasingly worried especially when two of the missing turn up murdered. Now Cassie is worried about Ranjit's fate; so, she begins to backtrack his activities only to discover that he has stumbled upon a terrible script destined to have a lasting negative impact. This installment provides crucial events that will change the course of the characters forever; but, not all of them will make it out alive.
While I enjoyed this read and found myself glue to the plot as events unfold, I just cannot rally behind the character of Ranjit. He is a whiny, pathetic, less than courageous little weasel unworthy of Cassie's time. When he called Cassie Jessica, I was too through with him Although, I will admit that I was not always enamoured with Cassie in this book as well. She was self centered and oblivious to her roommate's pain and quite frankly, Isabelle is the best of the best.
There is only one book left in this series; so, I must finish the journey I began; but, in the end I must admit that while this series began with a bang it quickly turned into a slow burning sizzle. It's rather a bit disappointing really.
May 26, 2013
I finished this book at exactly 2:00am in the morning. This book is a cliff hanger! I seriously wanna know where Ranjit is! Seriously, I'm disappointed with Ranjit, she's so obsess with him and Cassandra being together again! He found the pendant which transforms him into a monster-like or something.
And he run away? Why would he do that? Cassandra didn't run away when she killed Keiko or even Vaughan! That is SO unfair. And I'm so glad that Jake is dead, no offence Isabella, but I really am glad. He's really annoying since the second book and Isabella, she's starting to annoy me to, but yeah. At the start, I'm getting bored because Cassie is very stubborn. She's forcing herself to forget Ranjit and she promised to herself that they will not be together, but in the end, she said the they WILL be together. That is so weird! I was like:
And Richard, love, why so charming? I wish you could just end up with Cassie if Ranjit is being a stupid guy again. But I ship Cassie-Ranjit with all my heart!
Oh! And Sir Alric Darke! He's so freaking unpredictable! He's so mysterious and I have so many questions running in my head. If he won't answer Cassie, why would he answer me? Btw, I found he good-looking too. Overall, this book is so amazing! I feel empty when I finish it! I want to read the fourth book now! 5 stars for you, Ms. Gabriella! You're very inspiring and you're a great author!
And he run away? Why would he do that? Cassandra didn't run away when she killed Keiko or even Vaughan! That is SO unfair. And I'm so glad that Jake is dead, no offence Isabella, but I really am glad. He's really annoying since the second book and Isabella, she's starting to annoy me to, but yeah. At the start, I'm getting bored because Cassie is very stubborn. She's forcing herself to forget Ranjit and she promised to herself that they will not be together, but in the end, she said the they WILL be together. That is so weird! I was like:
And Richard, love, why so charming? I wish you could just end up with Cassie if Ranjit is being a stupid guy again. But I ship Cassie-Ranjit with all my heart!
Oh! And Sir Alric Darke! He's so freaking unpredictable! He's so mysterious and I have so many questions running in my head. If he won't answer Cassie, why would he answer me? Btw, I found he good-looking too. Overall, this book is so amazing! I feel empty when I finish it! I want to read the fourth book now! 5 stars for you, Ms. Gabriella! You're very inspiring and you're a great author!
October 24, 2011
Ya know, if MY highschool had changed locations to different countries every semester, than I'd have been much more encouraged to pay attention in my classes. Just sayin'.
Divided Souls was just as awesome as the previous two books. I really loved the setting, the mystery, and the new romance. It was a fairly quick read and I enjoyed every page of it. Although I had already figured out a couple things, especially what Ranjit was planning to do, this series never fails to excite me.
Cassie was a bit...meh...here. I mean, she kept trying to include Isabella into all of the Few hang outs but never once stopped to think whether Isabella WANTS to be there, especially since she clearly doesn't like them. I'm glad Cassie is accepting her status now without going all snobby, but she could of thought more about how her friend might feel. I was SO happy that there was a lot more of Richard in this book. I seriously love him. He's just so...gah! What he said to Cassie near the end...*faints*. And Ranjit was just mad (as in crazy). He didn't appear all that much but when he did, he just wasn't himself. I'm really starting to dislike him. He may not be acting like this on purpose, but I haven't seen one good quality in him. Besides his hotness. I just don't understand how Cassie can choose HIM and not Richard. GAH! >.<
This is a good, fun series and I cannot wait for the next book. Haven't heard any news on a fourth book, but here's hoping there is one!
Divided Souls was just as awesome as the previous two books. I really loved the setting, the mystery, and the new romance. It was a fairly quick read and I enjoyed every page of it. Although I had already figured out a couple things, especially what Ranjit was planning to do, this series never fails to excite me.
Cassie was a bit...meh...here. I mean, she kept trying to include Isabella into all of the Few hang outs but never once stopped to think whether Isabella WANTS to be there, especially since she clearly doesn't like them. I'm glad Cassie is accepting her status now without going all snobby, but she could of thought more about how her friend might feel. I was SO happy that there was a lot more of Richard in this book. I seriously love him. He's just so...gah! What he said to Cassie near the end...*faints*. And Ranjit was just mad (as in crazy). He didn't appear all that much but when he did, he just wasn't himself. I'm really starting to dislike him. He may not be acting like this on purpose, but I haven't seen one good quality in him. Besides his hotness. I just don't understand how Cassie can choose HIM and not Richard. GAH! >.<
This is a good, fun series and I cannot wait for the next book. Haven't heard any news on a fourth book, but here's hoping there is one!
June 2, 2011
Ce troisième tome était pas mal.
Des sont retour à l'académie, Ranjit est persuadé qu'il reviendra avec Cassie bien qu'elle ne le veuille pas pour le moment. Cependant, il aurait trouvé un moyen pour qu'ils soient ensemble tous les deux sans que les esprits qu'ils portent en eux n'influent sur leur controle.
Isabella reste déprimée que Jack ne lui donne plus de nouvelles, de plus Cassie va de plus en plus intégrer le groupe des Few et donc la laisser parfois un peu de côté bien que ce ne soit pas intentionnel.
Richard sera beaucoup plus présent et beaucoup plus proche de Cassie.
Des disparitions de certains membres et le meurtre d'autres vont amener Cassie au milieu de toute cette affaire. Elle voudra trouver le coupable et comprendre ce qu'il se passe.
Je me doutais je l'avoue dés le début qui était le tueur, bien que ne sachant pas les raisons.
Je me demande comment sera le tome 4, ce qu'il se passera entre Cassie Isabella, Ranjit et Richard.
C'est un tome agréable et rapide à lire bien qu'assez léger.
Des sont retour à l'académie, Ranjit est persuadé qu'il reviendra avec Cassie bien qu'elle ne le veuille pas pour le moment. Cependant, il aurait trouvé un moyen pour qu'ils soient ensemble tous les deux sans que les esprits qu'ils portent en eux n'influent sur leur controle.
Isabella reste déprimée que Jack ne lui donne plus de nouvelles, de plus Cassie va de plus en plus intégrer le groupe des Few et donc la laisser parfois un peu de côté bien que ce ne soit pas intentionnel.
Richard sera beaucoup plus présent et beaucoup plus proche de Cassie.
Des disparitions de certains membres et le meurtre d'autres vont amener Cassie au milieu de toute cette affaire. Elle voudra trouver le coupable et comprendre ce qu'il se passe.
Je me doutais je l'avoue dés le début qui était le tueur, bien que ne sachant pas les raisons.
Je me demande comment sera le tome 4, ce qu'il se passera entre Cassie Isabella, Ranjit et Richard.
C'est un tome agréable et rapide à lire bien qu'assez léger.
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