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My Blood Approves #4
Wisdom
For her eighteenth birthday, Alice Bonham takes a vacation to Australia only to have her trip cut short by an unexpected murder. While Alice tries to understand what happened, she regrets some of the choices she's made, especially the more permanent ones.
On top of that, the child vampire is running loose, and she's attracting some very unwanted attention...
On top of that, the child vampire is running loose, and she's attracting some very unwanted attention...
370 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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Amanda Hocking
76 books15k followersAMANDA HOCKING is the author of over twenty young adult novels, including the New York Times bestselling Trylle Trilogy and Kanin Chronicles. Her love of pop culture and all things paranormal influence her writing. She spends her time in Minnesota, taking care of her menagerie of pets and working on her next book.
Several of her books have made the New York Times Bestsellers list. Her zombie series, The Hollows, has been adapted into a graphic novel by Dynamite. She has published over twenty novels, including The Kanin Chronicles, the Watersong quartet, My Blood Approves series, the Valkyrie duology, and Freeks .
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Several of her books have made the New York Times Bestsellers list. Her zombie series, The Hollows, has been adapted into a graphic novel by Dynamite. She has published over twenty novels, including The Kanin Chronicles, the Watersong quartet, My Blood Approves series, the Valkyrie duology, and Freeks .
For more info about her and her books, here are some other places to check out and ways to contact her:
Website: www.hockingbooks.com
Amazon Author Page: Amanda Hocking
Patreon: Amanda Hocking
Instagram: @amanda_hocking
BlueSky: AmandaHocking.bsky.social
Threads: @amanda_hocking
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Etsy: Hocking Books by Amanda
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March 9, 2011
What struck me most about the latest in the My Blood Approves series is the evolution of Alice. She is at the heart of Wisdom. The title is appropriate - for she is growing in it herself.
Wisdom seemed to me to be a bit deeper than the past three books - more introspective, with more character growth than any other in the series. It is clear that Alice has left her teen years behind and is ready to embark on a young woman's life. Gone is the angsty feeling that defined her at moments in past novels - instead she is developing a better sense of self - seeking out her place in the world. Making sense of things and making tough choices that reflect a surprising maturity.
Alice's reflection on her eternity is an eye opener - for all the teen girls who would love to be a vampire (at least in the romantic vampire type tales) here's one that is and gets confronted with the knowledge that it's pretty much a forever thing - this is really grounding. What are you gonna do when whatever it is will need to sustain you through many lifetimes? Mind boggling - and something I don't think Alice really saw coming too clearly. In fact second thoughts are the flavor of the day for her in Wisdom - on more than one level.
The rest of the gang is here as well - Ezra is still my favorite. I can't say I'm too fond of Jack or he and Alice's ongoing relationship - I am on Team Peter all the way. For as much as Alice grows in Wisdom Jack stays the same - I've a notion that is by design and fate. I can't shake the feeling Alice will outgrow him soon - if the next novel picks up where this one lets off. However it is clear that there is a lot of reflection by her and she makes her choices with full thought and knowledge.
More secondary characters get screen time here and they are very enjoyable. The plot is more personal as it center's around the death of one of the characters - and the aftermath of that. The action scenes were very well written and absorbing. There was even one scene where I let out a little shout I was so SHOCKED--did not see that coming!Fabulous!
Clearly a writer to watch. While the series retains its YA flavor it can be enjoyed by those of any age. I, for one, am so grateful to amazon for introducing the Kindle so we could all get to know some great new authors at prices that don't break the bank. Ms. Hocking is one of them!
Wisdom seemed to me to be a bit deeper than the past three books - more introspective, with more character growth than any other in the series. It is clear that Alice has left her teen years behind and is ready to embark on a young woman's life. Gone is the angsty feeling that defined her at moments in past novels - instead she is developing a better sense of self - seeking out her place in the world. Making sense of things and making tough choices that reflect a surprising maturity.
Alice's reflection on her eternity is an eye opener - for all the teen girls who would love to be a vampire (at least in the romantic vampire type tales) here's one that is and gets confronted with the knowledge that it's pretty much a forever thing - this is really grounding. What are you gonna do when whatever it is will need to sustain you through many lifetimes? Mind boggling - and something I don't think Alice really saw coming too clearly. In fact second thoughts are the flavor of the day for her in Wisdom - on more than one level.
The rest of the gang is here as well - Ezra is still my favorite. I can't say I'm too fond of Jack or he and Alice's ongoing relationship - I am on Team Peter all the way. For as much as Alice grows in Wisdom Jack stays the same - I've a notion that is by design and fate. I can't shake the feeling Alice will outgrow him soon - if the next novel picks up where this one lets off. However it is clear that there is a lot of reflection by her and she makes her choices with full thought and knowledge.
More secondary characters get screen time here and they are very enjoyable. The plot is more personal as it center's around the death of one of the characters - and the aftermath of that. The action scenes were very well written and absorbing. There was even one scene where I let out a little shout I was so SHOCKED--did not see that coming!Fabulous!
Clearly a writer to watch. While the series retains its YA flavor it can be enjoyed by those of any age. I, for one, am so grateful to amazon for introducing the Kindle so we could all get to know some great new authors at prices that don't break the bank. Ms. Hocking is one of them!
January 22, 2011
The fourth novel in the My Blood Approves series begins with the tragic death of Alice's best friend, Jane: it looks like there is a serial killer on the loose in downtown Minneapolis. But is it of the human variety or something with teeth?
Wisdom is another fantastic read. The best thing about it is how much Alice has grown, how strong and independent she's become. She's pretty kickass actually. I love a heroine who knows how to handle herself.
Plot-wise, there are lots of truths revealed; lots of heartbreak as Mae has to deal with her out-of-control vampire child; lots of action, as Alice hunts down the person who murdered Jane; lots of romantic ups and downs - but well-handled, nothing annoying, all well-written and surprising real for a paranormal romance.
All and all this is the best of the series and it could even be the end. But it is an open ending and I really hope Hocking decides to write more about Alice...especially as her chosen career at the end of the novel would suggest plenty of action-packed sequels.
Five HUGE Stars!
Wisdom is another fantastic read. The best thing about it is how much Alice has grown, how strong and independent she's become. She's pretty kickass actually. I love a heroine who knows how to handle herself.
Plot-wise, there are lots of truths revealed; lots of heartbreak as Mae has to deal with her out-of-control vampire child; lots of action, as Alice hunts down the person who murdered Jane; lots of romantic ups and downs - but well-handled, nothing annoying, all well-written and surprising real for a paranormal romance.
All and all this is the best of the series and it could even be the end. But it is an open ending and I really hope Hocking decides to write more about Alice...especially as her chosen career at the end of the novel would suggest plenty of action-packed sequels.
Five HUGE Stars!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 31, 2010
I kept skipping pages because I got bored, even Jack couldn't make up for it. I really don't have anything to say this time besides I'm glad I finished it.
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April 18, 2017* dramatic gasp *
I finally found you on Kindle! Let the fanged fuckery continue!
I finally found you on Kindle! Let the fanged fuckery continue!
January 13, 2011
Once again, as a Kindle book, this edition had a multitude of errors in the grammar and the omission of words. The story was also very predictable as were the other three books. It was extremely easy to figure out who Lief was, and even the killer was fairly easy to spot, although the author did try to throw us off.
In this book, we have all the character once again united, and as much as I like Jack, there are times when he really irritates me and I think Alice would be much better off with Peter. Peter's love for Alice seems more solid - less wavering, while Jack sometimes acts too childish in his manners and attitude toward her especially when he gets made about something. He also makes rash decisions with little to no thought before doing and saying things. It is too bad that Alice feels she loves Jack more than Peter because I still feel Peter is the right match for her. Peter is much more grounded as a person and as a vampire, and he would hurt Alice less often than Jack does.
On the author's website, she states there is to be a fifth book and I'm wondering if it will be of a better quality than the first four, and exactly here she plans on taking Alice in the next book. I would be pleased to see the triangle situation between Peter, Alice, and Jack resolved.
In this book, we have all the character once again united, and as much as I like Jack, there are times when he really irritates me and I think Alice would be much better off with Peter. Peter's love for Alice seems more solid - less wavering, while Jack sometimes acts too childish in his manners and attitude toward her especially when he gets made about something. He also makes rash decisions with little to no thought before doing and saying things. It is too bad that Alice feels she loves Jack more than Peter because I still feel Peter is the right match for her. Peter is much more grounded as a person and as a vampire, and he would hurt Alice less often than Jack does.
On the author's website, she states there is to be a fifth book and I'm wondering if it will be of a better quality than the first four, and exactly here she plans on taking Alice in the next book. I would be pleased to see the triangle situation between Peter, Alice, and Jack resolved.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 27, 2010
4.25 stars. I picked up this series after reading about how good it was for only $0.99 on the Amazon discussion boards (where I typically get all my advice for new series). I started reading them the week before Flutter was released and I was not disappointed!
I have really enjoyed following the whole gang through their adventures and transformations. Another girl in my office and I were anxiously awaiting Wisdom's release and both started it about the same time. I was slightly ahead of her and we were comparing % read on our kindle's all day yesterday. I will have to say there were a few things we did figure out, like who Lief was. Although there were a couple of other scenes I did not see coming that made me stop and get mad at my book. We were also taking bets as to who Alice would pick in the end...I won!!!
Overall, I was pleased with the way the series ended...but I can see where there could be additional books of Alice's adventures to come!
I have really enjoyed following the whole gang through their adventures and transformations. Another girl in my office and I were anxiously awaiting Wisdom's release and both started it about the same time. I was slightly ahead of her and we were comparing % read on our kindle's all day yesterday. I will have to say there were a few things we did figure out, like who Lief was. Although there were a couple of other scenes I did not see coming that made me stop and get mad at my book. We were also taking bets as to who Alice would pick in the end...I won!!!
Overall, I was pleased with the way the series ended...but I can see where there could be additional books of Alice's adventures to come!
February 24, 2013
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¿Qué más puedo decir del cuarto libro de una saga que no me convenció desde el principio? Pues la verdad es que pocas cosas nuevas, así que intentaré ser breve y concisa.
Este me ha parecido, con diferencia, la peor entrega de la saga y la clave de ello es que, en mi opinión, la escritora ha perdido el norte de la trama. Durante todo el libro (ojo, que aguante tengo que lo terminé) tenía la sensación de no saber muy bien qué estaba leyendo ni por qué, de que los constantes giros argumentales eran producto de una autora con ganas de estirar el chicle pero sin saber muy bien qué dirección tomar. Y tras haber acabado la novela me quedo con la idea de "no tener muy claro de qué iba todo". Ese ha sido el principal fallo de Designio y por el que la autora me ha tenido perdida durante las 300 páginas que dura.
Pero no ha sido el único, aunque los que voy a mencionar a continuación ya los he tratado ampliamente en las reseñas de las anteriores entregas. La protagonista es un lastre para la historia y tener que leer en primera persona y ver el mundo a través de sus ojos, una verdadera tortura. Mi principal problema con ella es que no la entiendo: hace y dice una cosa y la contraria con segundos de diferencia. Es criticona y juzga a todo el mundo, a pesar de que ella no es precisamente un dechado de virtud. Los diálogos tampoco es que estén muy logrados y me han hecho poner los ojos en blanco más de una vez. La frivolidad, las bromas que no son graciosas y los comentarios fuera de lugar abundan en las conversaciones. Pocas de ellas se salvan y de pocas diría que son "normales". Ni siquiera Jack y Peter, mis alegrías en los libros precedentes, han estado a la altura: se han desdibujado por completo y no he reconocido ni a uno ni a otro en las escenas de Designio.
Además, algo que he notado especialmente en esta novela, pero que también sucedía en las anteriores es que para justificar una afirmación/pensamiento de la protagonista, la autora mete con calzador un suceso que evidencie tal o cual ocurrencia pero sin venir muy a cuento, haciendo que parezca forzado y no natural, además, en muchas casos, durante el resto de la historia se olvida de dicha característica o pensamiento: me parece una técnica un poco vaga, poco consistente, facilona. Es una técnica bastante burda básica que pone de manifiesto los pocos recursos de la autora.
En resumen, tras darle cuatro oportunidades, Amanda Hocking ha perdido una lectora. Dicen que su otra saga, Tierra de magia, está bastante mejor, pero para que me apetezca acercarme a ella va a tener que pasar un tiempo prudencial para que se me olvide el mal trago de esta.
¿Qué más puedo decir del cuarto libro de una saga que no me convenció desde el principio? Pues la verdad es que pocas cosas nuevas, así que intentaré ser breve y concisa.
Este me ha parecido, con diferencia, la peor entrega de la saga y la clave de ello es que, en mi opinión, la escritora ha perdido el norte de la trama. Durante todo el libro (ojo, que aguante tengo que lo terminé) tenía la sensación de no saber muy bien qué estaba leyendo ni por qué, de que los constantes giros argumentales eran producto de una autora con ganas de estirar el chicle pero sin saber muy bien qué dirección tomar. Y tras haber acabado la novela me quedo con la idea de "no tener muy claro de qué iba todo". Ese ha sido el principal fallo de Designio y por el que la autora me ha tenido perdida durante las 300 páginas que dura.
Pero no ha sido el único, aunque los que voy a mencionar a continuación ya los he tratado ampliamente en las reseñas de las anteriores entregas. La protagonista es un lastre para la historia y tener que leer en primera persona y ver el mundo a través de sus ojos, una verdadera tortura. Mi principal problema con ella es que no la entiendo: hace y dice una cosa y la contraria con segundos de diferencia. Es criticona y juzga a todo el mundo, a pesar de que ella no es precisamente un dechado de virtud. Los diálogos tampoco es que estén muy logrados y me han hecho poner los ojos en blanco más de una vez. La frivolidad, las bromas que no son graciosas y los comentarios fuera de lugar abundan en las conversaciones. Pocas de ellas se salvan y de pocas diría que son "normales". Ni siquiera Jack y Peter, mis alegrías en los libros precedentes, han estado a la altura: se han desdibujado por completo y no he reconocido ni a uno ni a otro en las escenas de Designio.
Además, algo que he notado especialmente en esta novela, pero que también sucedía en las anteriores es que para justificar una afirmación/pensamiento de la protagonista, la autora mete con calzador un suceso que evidencie tal o cual ocurrencia pero sin venir muy a cuento, haciendo que parezca forzado y no natural, además, en muchas casos, durante el resto de la historia se olvida de dicha característica o pensamiento: me parece una técnica un poco vaga, poco consistente, facilona. Es una técnica bastante burda básica que pone de manifiesto los pocos recursos de la autora.
En resumen, tras darle cuatro oportunidades, Amanda Hocking ha perdido una lectora. Dicen que su otra saga, Tierra de magia, está bastante mejor, pero para que me apetezca acercarme a ella va a tener que pasar un tiempo prudencial para que se me olvide el mal trago de esta.
March 31, 2011
I found myself utterly enthralled and unable to escape from this series until I had read every last work available. With that said I finished all four available books in five days, and I have created a review that wraps them all into one. Alice Bonham is a quick witted and desperately honest character that readers will love to follow. She keeps that story entertaining yet light enough so that it offers an effortless read. When paired up with the mysterious Jack the story will take on mystery and danger that will offer readers even more. As the mystery begins to bloom into a paranormal romance and suspense that will captivate and intrigue. The My Blood Approves series carries an strong since of lust and control throughout every book. Action packed and packed full of emotion this series offers a thrill ride that will promise to leave you wanting more. As the love triangle forms for Jack, Alice and Peter; readers will find themselves choosing side for the future of the series. Every book carries the intensity of the first, and builds the story taking it to new heights. I am excited to find that there is more to come and the final book will be releasing in 2012. I look forward to seeing what’s to come. After the turmoil that transpired over the third and fourth book; I was happy to see that things may be slightly releasing for the start of the fifth book. While I do love Jack’s character I am finding myself in a personal struggle with Alice’s choice. I love the development of her interests for the future, and can not wait to see what comes of her decision as a Hunter. This is a series worth every minute of reading, and the anxiety that it creates. I can not wait to get my hands on that next and final book. While I hate to see the story come to a close it seems that it is wrapping up nicely.
March 11, 2011
I will not write a plot overview for Wisdom since so many other reviewers have already done so. I would just like to write a few random thoughts on the book as well as the series. My Blood Approves is about missed opportunities: Peter refusing to come to grips with his feelings for Alice until it is too late, Mae not realizing the scope or magnitude of changing a child into a vampire, Milo ignoring the fact that eventually he will break Bobby's heart, Lief running away from his children and the woman he loves, Alice missing the opportunity to think about her decision to be with Jack while harboring feelings for Peter, Jack trying to force Alice into a life as vampire before she was ready and finally, Ezra refusing to realize that Mae's unquenchable need to be a mother would eventually have to be dealt with. With all of that being said, Wisdom reveals the outcomes of many of the missed opportunities as well as the difficult choices that have to be made in attempts to rectify the situation. In some cases it works and in others it is yet to be revealed.
At the risk of upsetting other MBA fans, I believe a final book should provide an epic ending and wrap up all of the loose ends. Therefore, I cannot see how "Swear" (Book 5) will accomplish this task. We know Mae and Ezra are back together, Lief will be with Alice and Milo's mother, and Alice has chosen Jack. The only open issue is Peter. Who knows maybe Amanda Hocking plans to use book 5 to leave the door open for a spinoff series. I just cannot get a handle on where she could possible take book 5 and make the plot exciting, intriguing and satisfying; but, I guess that is what a good author does and we will have to wait to see if I will have egg on my face (smile). I'm just sayin!
At the risk of upsetting other MBA fans, I believe a final book should provide an epic ending and wrap up all of the loose ends. Therefore, I cannot see how "Swear" (Book 5) will accomplish this task. We know Mae and Ezra are back together, Lief will be with Alice and Milo's mother, and Alice has chosen Jack. The only open issue is Peter. Who knows maybe Amanda Hocking plans to use book 5 to leave the door open for a spinoff series. I just cannot get a handle on where she could possible take book 5 and make the plot exciting, intriguing and satisfying; but, I guess that is what a good author does and we will have to wait to see if I will have egg on my face (smile). I'm just sayin!
July 22, 2011
I thoroughly enjoyed the fourth book in the series. It has a lot more action, a lot more character development, and a lot less flip flopping of emotions, which drove me nuts in the third book. Alice finally chooses who she wants to be with, and though I was rooting for a different outcome, I'm content that she made the right decision. I feel like everything she felt for the other characters was less forced down my throat than in previous books, and I think that made the final outcome more real and believable. There's a lot more action in this book, and I love that Alice finally finds some direction in her life, where as before she seemed so slothful and lost that I kind of despised her. But she, and all the characters grew throughout the book, and I think that's integral to a great story.
And the writing has drastically improved. Unfortunately it's still marred by typos and poor formatting in the kindle edition, but since Ms. Hocking is an independent writer, I'm willing to overlook imperfections that don't detract terribly from the story.
And the writing has drastically improved. Unfortunately it's still marred by typos and poor formatting in the kindle edition, but since Ms. Hocking is an independent writer, I'm willing to overlook imperfections that don't detract terribly from the story.
August 24, 2010
Loved loved loved!!!!
May 27, 2011
Loved it still want her to end up with the bad boy though LOL cannot wait till the next one.....
August 15, 2017
This series consistently improved as time went on and I really wound up enjoying it. Typically I'd say this series gets four stars, but I am giving it five stars for two reasons that really made me appreciate this author because what she did is rare unfortunately.
Reason One: The love story. Alice picked a man and stuck with it. Sure she had a few missteps but she made an appropriate choice and picked the man that was good for her. She didn't pick the dangerous or brooding guy. She picked the nice one with the good laugh and who loved her for everything she was, faults included. I thought it might go the other way, but in the end she did it. She picked the good guy, and that should happen so much more in books.
Reason Two: Alice is kick-ass. She had a lot of growing up to do, but she learned and she grew. She sorted her shit out and she did it without the help of a man (he supported her but he didn't choose her path and even when he freaked out she didn't beg and cry. She put him in his place). She was strong and fierce and just made me happy. I just really appreciated the growth and the fact that the author let her be her own person separate from her relationship.
Overall as a series it was pretty good, I had a fun time reading it. But I'd recommend it wholeheartedly for the reasons above. There needs to be more books that balance a great love story with the ability for the characters to be their own people outside of it. Kudos to Ms. Hocking for that.
Reason One: The love story. Alice picked a man and stuck with it. Sure she had a few missteps but she made an appropriate choice and picked the man that was good for her. She didn't pick the dangerous or brooding guy. She picked the nice one with the good laugh and who loved her for everything she was, faults included. I thought it might go the other way, but in the end she did it. She picked the good guy, and that should happen so much more in books.
Reason Two: Alice is kick-ass. She had a lot of growing up to do, but she learned and she grew. She sorted her shit out and she did it without the help of a man (he supported her but he didn't choose her path and even when he freaked out she didn't beg and cry. She put him in his place). She was strong and fierce and just made me happy. I just really appreciated the growth and the fact that the author let her be her own person separate from her relationship.
Overall as a series it was pretty good, I had a fun time reading it. But I'd recommend it wholeheartedly for the reasons above. There needs to be more books that balance a great love story with the ability for the characters to be their own people outside of it. Kudos to Ms. Hocking for that.
January 13, 2011
RATING 5 OUT OF 5 STARS!!!!
Amanda takes us outback to the Northern Territory, Australia and back, in 'Wisdom'. In hindsight, maybe not outback enough.
Daisy is exactly what Ezra predicted. Poor Bobby is Daisy's target. Everytime Daisy lined Bobby up, I was laughing, maybe I shouldn't have been but it would have been funny to watch. Kinda a pretty little 'chucky doll' launching itself at Bobby. Mae isn't seeing straight and Alice has had enough of the little monster.
Leif is hanging around more and Olivia is training Alice to harness her strength and learn some skills. Alice is going all Nancy Drew and leaving Jack out of the picture. I love Alice's new sidekick. He has really grown on me, lol!!!
Jacks taste in car was rather cool. Amanda brings back all the memories with that one.
I can't help feeling when reading this series that Jack may be older in human years than Peter, but he acts younger, hence Lego, X-Box games etc. Jack loves Alice , he will fight for her but is not a fighter. Jack doesn't show interest in training. Peter and Jack's 18th birthday gifts to Alice were soo different. Jack is there for Alice whenever she needs him which is getting less and less as her strength supercedes his, making her less a target and more a badass fighter. Alice's character grows , Jacks doesn't in their relationship. Peter , I have a soft spot for him as he too easily would give his life up for Alice he still feels some connection that he can't ignore even though the bond has broken. Alice will do whatever she can to save both Peter and Jack when they need it but can only choose one lover. I can't help feeling Peter should be 'the one'. He is soo raw and honest with his feelings towards Alice.
'Wisdom' has action, stolen kisses, smexi moments, fight scenes, boundaries are pushed with trust, sad moments, funny moments and times where you will just go OMG!!! Lots of storyline is packed into these pages. Amanda never skips a beat with her storytelling.
FAVE QUOTES:
"Yeah." Jack's smile grew broader.
"Does it come with a flux capacitator? " Milo asked.
"No." Jack looked at him like he was an idiot.
"You're gonna wear a cape?" Violet laughed, raising an eyebrow. "Oh yeah. Combat training is so gonna work for you."
"I'll take it off to fight," Bobby said defensively. "I just wanna survey Gotham with my cape flapping in the wind."
"Wait. " Bobby pushed in between Violet and me to get closer to the glass. "Vigilantes? You mean like Batman?"
"What is with this kid and Batman!" Violet groaned.
"He's only the most awesome thing ever, " Bobby shot back, glaring at her.
"Oh my god!" Bobby pointed at him. "That dude is supposed to be a vampire hunter, and he's got on a fricking swatch! There is no way these guys are for real!"
"Wait, wait," Bobby interrupted, snapping his fingers. " I've heard that before. That's like what Blade is, right? Wesley Snipes was a vampire hunter, but he was like super strong and badass from being a half -breed." He glanced back at Milo. "You weren't like that when you were human, were you?"
"No , I got my ass kicked all the time," Milo grimaced at the memory of his human self.
"So how come they weren't all like Blade?"Bobby asked, turning back to Ezra.
"Because, it's a movie, Bobby," I said dryly.
Amanda takes us outback to the Northern Territory, Australia and back, in 'Wisdom'. In hindsight, maybe not outback enough.
Daisy is exactly what Ezra predicted. Poor Bobby is Daisy's target. Everytime Daisy lined Bobby up, I was laughing, maybe I shouldn't have been but it would have been funny to watch. Kinda a pretty little 'chucky doll' launching itself at Bobby. Mae isn't seeing straight and Alice has had enough of the little monster.
Leif is hanging around more and Olivia is training Alice to harness her strength and learn some skills. Alice is going all Nancy Drew and leaving Jack out of the picture. I love Alice's new sidekick. He has really grown on me, lol!!!
Jacks taste in car was rather cool. Amanda brings back all the memories with that one.
I can't help feeling when reading this series that Jack may be older in human years than Peter, but he acts younger, hence Lego, X-Box games etc. Jack loves Alice , he will fight for her but is not a fighter. Jack doesn't show interest in training. Peter and Jack's 18th birthday gifts to Alice were soo different. Jack is there for Alice whenever she needs him which is getting less and less as her strength supercedes his, making her less a target and more a badass fighter. Alice's character grows , Jacks doesn't in their relationship. Peter , I have a soft spot for him as he too easily would give his life up for Alice he still feels some connection that he can't ignore even though the bond has broken. Alice will do whatever she can to save both Peter and Jack when they need it but can only choose one lover. I can't help feeling Peter should be 'the one'. He is soo raw and honest with his feelings towards Alice.
'Wisdom' has action, stolen kisses, smexi moments, fight scenes, boundaries are pushed with trust, sad moments, funny moments and times where you will just go OMG!!! Lots of storyline is packed into these pages. Amanda never skips a beat with her storytelling.
FAVE QUOTES:
"Yeah." Jack's smile grew broader.
"Does it come with a flux capacitator? " Milo asked.
"No." Jack looked at him like he was an idiot.
"You're gonna wear a cape?" Violet laughed, raising an eyebrow. "Oh yeah. Combat training is so gonna work for you."
"I'll take it off to fight," Bobby said defensively. "I just wanna survey Gotham with my cape flapping in the wind."
"Wait. " Bobby pushed in between Violet and me to get closer to the glass. "Vigilantes? You mean like Batman?"
"What is with this kid and Batman!" Violet groaned.
"He's only the most awesome thing ever, " Bobby shot back, glaring at her.
"Oh my god!" Bobby pointed at him. "That dude is supposed to be a vampire hunter, and he's got on a fricking swatch! There is no way these guys are for real!"
"Wait, wait," Bobby interrupted, snapping his fingers. " I've heard that before. That's like what Blade is, right? Wesley Snipes was a vampire hunter, but he was like super strong and badass from being a half -breed." He glanced back at Milo. "You weren't like that when you were human, were you?"
"No , I got my ass kicked all the time," Milo grimaced at the memory of his human self.
"So how come they weren't all like Blade?"Bobby asked, turning back to Ezra.
"Because, it's a movie, Bobby," I said dryly.
February 11, 2012
Currently on chapter 13, wow mind blowing already!
so i'm not going to make a review at the moment, this is more of a remind to me to come back and look at once i'm finished the book. these are just some of my guesses
Lief is Alice dad (which would explain a lot! way there is a draw to her to other vampires, why her blood tastes so good and why as a human she had such a connection to Peter)
I'd hate for this to be true but my guess is that Jack killed Jane. I just have a funny feeling in my gut and I really really hope I'm wrong because I am NOT team Peter!
those are my predictions so far
Now that I've finished, here are some of my thoughts :D
well I'm just gonna tell you this, I loved this book so much that i finished it within a day! I'm drained now, I need to rest up for the next book to come out! so much happened in this book, so much death it was to be expected though but I still cried. the last chapter had me holding my breath and then on the verge of tears! I was so scared to turn the page but I just had to finish the book today! This is a heart stopping, thrill ride a minute book that you'll end up reading like me in one day, so make sure you have a full day where you can just relax and read coz this book was epic!!!!!
the characters have grown so much from book 1 to book 4, they've matured in so many was and they truly have grown as a family in this book, I'm so excited to see the love for Jack and Alice has grown in this book, but they do have their fair share of ups and downs, I won't give away if they end up together, that's for you to read. But I'm happy right now with the outcome and hope this path of theirs stays the same way for the next book. I can't wait for Alice's new career path in the next book, it will be super fun to watch as she becomes the best vampire she can be!
(Feb 11/12)
I today still haven't found a book that matches this one, I love this series very much! I think what draws me to this series is the main character goes for the other guy, which you don't see very much. And I'm all for the underdog. With every book I read I find I want the main character who's trapped in a love triangle to go for the "other guy" when clearly I know already she's going to go for the leading male. but finally I have found the perfect book for me! Even though Peter is the leading male in this series Alice is still drawn to Jack! Who in my opinion is "the other guy", and I love that Jack has feelings! I know it might make him seem weak to others when he breaks down and cries but to me it just humanizes him and makes me like his character even more!
I know in the first couple of books my heart would race when Alice and Peter were together, not because I wanted them together but because in my mind I was thinking about Jack and how hurt he'd feel, and that's when I knew I found my perfect book!
so i'm not going to make a review at the moment, this is more of a remind to me to come back and look at once i'm finished the book. these are just some of my guesses
Lief is Alice dad (which would explain a lot! way there is a draw to her to other vampires, why her blood tastes so good and why as a human she had such a connection to Peter)
I'd hate for this to be true but my guess is that Jack killed Jane. I just have a funny feeling in my gut and I really really hope I'm wrong because I am NOT team Peter!
those are my predictions so far
Now that I've finished, here are some of my thoughts :D
well I'm just gonna tell you this, I loved this book so much that i finished it within a day! I'm drained now, I need to rest up for the next book to come out! so much happened in this book, so much death it was to be expected though but I still cried. the last chapter had me holding my breath and then on the verge of tears! I was so scared to turn the page but I just had to finish the book today! This is a heart stopping, thrill ride a minute book that you'll end up reading like me in one day, so make sure you have a full day where you can just relax and read coz this book was epic!!!!!
the characters have grown so much from book 1 to book 4, they've matured in so many was and they truly have grown as a family in this book, I'm so excited to see the love for Jack and Alice has grown in this book, but they do have their fair share of ups and downs, I won't give away if they end up together, that's for you to read. But I'm happy right now with the outcome and hope this path of theirs stays the same way for the next book. I can't wait for Alice's new career path in the next book, it will be super fun to watch as she becomes the best vampire she can be!
(Feb 11/12)
I today still haven't found a book that matches this one, I love this series very much! I think what draws me to this series is the main character goes for the other guy, which you don't see very much. And I'm all for the underdog. With every book I read I find I want the main character who's trapped in a love triangle to go for the "other guy" when clearly I know already she's going to go for the leading male. but finally I have found the perfect book for me! Even though Peter is the leading male in this series Alice is still drawn to Jack! Who in my opinion is "the other guy", and I love that Jack has feelings! I know it might make him seem weak to others when he breaks down and cries but to me it just humanizes him and makes me like his character even more!
I know in the first couple of books my heart would race when Alice and Peter were together, not because I wanted them together but because in my mind I was thinking about Jack and how hurt he'd feel, and that's when I knew I found my perfect book!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 7, 2010
Hmmm. I liked the main plot. Poor Jane was murdered and Alice is determined to find the killer. This part of the book I liked. Mae dealing with the disastrous results of her poor choice in the previous book, turning her five-year-old great granddaughter into a vampire, not so much. I liked seeing the relationship between Alice and Jack grow and Alice start to get some direction in her life and maybe grow up a little bit.
But some of the things that annoyed me in the previous books just built to the breaking point in this book.
I'll start with one of the relatively minor annoyances. Everyone says "come with." Like, "Let me come with" or "I want to come with." This is totally fine for Alice, Milo, and Bobby to say. This is totally strange for the "old" people like Ezra, Peter, and even Jack to say. It just seems a strange piece of slang for them to pick up and sort of detracts from the idea that these people are hundreds of years old.
Alice and Milo's mom. She barely ever comes up in conversation or in Alice's thoughts. If I had basically abandoned my mom, essentially also forced my brother to abandon my mom, especially since she had been abandoned by their father when they were young, I'd be feeling some major guilt, and not just occasionally when I could fit it in around my romantic angst and other hijinks. There's a major development with Alice's mom in this book, and I feel like there just wasn't enough build-up to that (spoiler: Leif, the nice lycan from the previous book, is their father, and they all finally tell Alice's mom that they're all vampires).
I wasn't a fan of the whole Daisy story line to begin with, and having her be a reason that Jack is in mortal danger just seemed out of place and didn't work for me. Especially since she was already dead at that point. I kept waiting for it to turn out that somehow Daisy was the murderer because that's the only way that this storyline would seem to fit into this book.
Even with these problems though, I'll be reading the next book to find out how it ends, and it's not like I want to claw my eyes out like I did while reading Twilight, so there's that.
Technical notes: Smashwords .epub version. As with the last book, there are quite a few typos and errors that a good proofreading should have caught. Things like using the word "reminder" instead of "remind." These errors annoy me. And since I've read that Ms. Hocking paid someone to edit these books, they make me annoyed for her as well.
But some of the things that annoyed me in the previous books just built to the breaking point in this book.
I'll start with one of the relatively minor annoyances. Everyone says "come with." Like, "Let me come with" or "I want to come with." This is totally fine for Alice, Milo, and Bobby to say. This is totally strange for the "old" people like Ezra, Peter, and even Jack to say. It just seems a strange piece of slang for them to pick up and sort of detracts from the idea that these people are hundreds of years old.
Alice and Milo's mom. She barely ever comes up in conversation or in Alice's thoughts. If I had basically abandoned my mom, essentially also forced my brother to abandon my mom, especially since she had been abandoned by their father when they were young, I'd be feeling some major guilt, and not just occasionally when I could fit it in around my romantic angst and other hijinks. There's a major development with Alice's mom in this book, and I feel like there just wasn't enough build-up to that (spoiler: Leif, the nice lycan from the previous book, is their father, and they all finally tell Alice's mom that they're all vampires).
I wasn't a fan of the whole Daisy story line to begin with, and having her be a reason that Jack is in mortal danger just seemed out of place and didn't work for me. Especially since she was already dead at that point. I kept waiting for it to turn out that somehow Daisy was the murderer because that's the only way that this storyline would seem to fit into this book.
Even with these problems though, I'll be reading the next book to find out how it ends, and it's not like I want to claw my eyes out like I did while reading Twilight, so there's that.
Technical notes: Smashwords .epub version. As with the last book, there are quite a few typos and errors that a good proofreading should have caught. Things like using the word "reminder" instead of "remind." These errors annoy me. And since I've read that Ms. Hocking paid someone to edit these books, they make me annoyed for her as well.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 6, 2011
Well, we start off with Alice, Milo, and Bobby visiting Mae, Peter, and Daisy in Australia. They are getting a look at how Daisy is dealing with becoming a baby vampire. She is like all 5 years olds with temper tantrums, if she can't eat the human in the house, she throws a hissy fit. So, if she can't have the human, she decides that maybe Kola Bears might be a tasty treat. Then you turn around and she is coloring, looking cute as all get out, in her frilly dress and curly hair. Who ever said having kids was easy? After several days into the trip, Alice gets a call from Jack with some news that will shell shock you. Alice, Bobby, and Milo rush home and this is where our story begins.....
In Wisdom, we get to see a lot more of Peter in this book. I actually became very fond of Peter. He finally decides not to be a pain in the rear. You see him as I imagined he would have been before he met Alice. Also in this book Alice is having a problem with relating to being alive "forever". With forever - how can you find a purpose? Believe it or not and I can see where that would be over whelming. I mean forever! Jack can tell that she isn't necessarily happy and that starts some trouble into the relationship.
In "Wisdom" we see our favorite characters like Milo, Leif, and Bobby. I really enjoyed Bobby in this book. He is funny, caring, and is becoming a good friend to Alice. Also, Alice is finally going to decide if she wants Peter or Jack. So the love triangle will come to an end with a decision that only Alice can make.
** Be warned that people die in this book, yes I said people as in more than one. Also you will laugh and you will cry (or at least I did). One of my favorite funny moments is when Jack gets drunk on too much blood. ;) The last ten percent of the book has you biting your nails because so much happens toward the end.
Alice began to take charge of her own life and displayed some true independence and how Milo's character has developed as well.
SPOILER: at the end of this book, alice finds out that leif is her dad, and that she really isnt bonded to anyone.
In Wisdom, we get to see a lot more of Peter in this book. I actually became very fond of Peter. He finally decides not to be a pain in the rear. You see him as I imagined he would have been before he met Alice. Also in this book Alice is having a problem with relating to being alive "forever". With forever - how can you find a purpose? Believe it or not and I can see where that would be over whelming. I mean forever! Jack can tell that she isn't necessarily happy and that starts some trouble into the relationship.
In "Wisdom" we see our favorite characters like Milo, Leif, and Bobby. I really enjoyed Bobby in this book. He is funny, caring, and is becoming a good friend to Alice. Also, Alice is finally going to decide if she wants Peter or Jack. So the love triangle will come to an end with a decision that only Alice can make.
** Be warned that people die in this book, yes I said people as in more than one. Also you will laugh and you will cry (or at least I did). One of my favorite funny moments is when Jack gets drunk on too much blood. ;) The last ten percent of the book has you biting your nails because so much happens toward the end.
Alice began to take charge of her own life and displayed some true independence and how Milo's character has developed as well.
SPOILER: at the end of this book, alice finds out that leif is her dad, and that she really isnt bonded to anyone.
August 25, 2010
Definitely worth the wait. This is 4th installment in the "My Blood Approves" series, but it has just as much romance, action, mystery, thrills, twists and turns at the first 3.
Almost everything about this book was enjoyable. You get to see Bobby, her brother's boyfriend, a lot more and he is so SO likable. A lot of the story takes place outside of the house, as opposed to the other books where a lot of the stuff that went down was in it. Leif is still in it which was awesome because I liked him in the 3rd book. And there is a lot of closure for pretty much everyone that needed closure.
For me, Jack started getting annoying in the third book and really in this book. Maybe it's just because I love Peter. I was totally rooting for him the second Alice saw him in the first book. I had my 'Team Peter' foam finger and jersey on the entire time I was waiting for and reading Wisdom (metaphorically speaking of course). And I loved him in this book, especially in the end. He just comes off as a really great person and character.
There's a what is supposed to be a "big twist", but I had it figured out when we met this other certain character in the third book. Still a good twist, especially when it happens. The ending was satisfactory (except for the whole Peter thing). It pretty much answers everything, but Amanda still left it open just in case she decides to do a 5th book (which, in case there is any doubt on her part if she should or not, I vote yes).
I only had a few problems with the book. The grammatical errors for one. The swearing started to get a little too pervasive for my liking. And the sex scene. Although it was small and brief (insert immature 'that's what she said' joke here) I don't like them in YA. Not that I actually like them in anything.
But this is such a great series and I would highly recommend it.
Almost everything about this book was enjoyable. You get to see Bobby, her brother's boyfriend, a lot more and he is so SO likable. A lot of the story takes place outside of the house, as opposed to the other books where a lot of the stuff that went down was in it. Leif is still in it which was awesome because I liked him in the 3rd book. And there is a lot of closure for pretty much everyone that needed closure.
For me, Jack started getting annoying in the third book and really in this book. Maybe it's just because I love Peter. I was totally rooting for him the second Alice saw him in the first book. I had my 'Team Peter' foam finger and jersey on the entire time I was waiting for and reading Wisdom (metaphorically speaking of course). And I loved him in this book, especially in the end. He just comes off as a really great person and character.
There's a what is supposed to be a "big twist", but I had it figured out when we met this other certain character in the third book. Still a good twist, especially when it happens. The ending was satisfactory (except for the whole Peter thing). It pretty much answers everything, but Amanda still left it open just in case she decides to do a 5th book (which, in case there is any doubt on her part if she should or not, I vote yes).
I only had a few problems with the book. The grammatical errors for one. The swearing started to get a little too pervasive for my liking. And the sex scene. Although it was small and brief (insert immature 'that's what she said' joke here) I don't like them in YA. Not that I actually like them in anything.
But this is such a great series and I would highly recommend it.
August 3, 2012
This book had so much omotion in it.DO NOT READ AHEAD IF YOU HAVENT READ THE BOOK OR IF YOU ARE NOT DONE WITH IT. I was almost in tears when daisy died because she was just a little girl. I t was really sad how they described it. How you could hear the ripping of her neck from her head. Also whenjack was hanging over the endge i was so trembleing. I was like, Oh my gosh jack is going to,he is going to die, he is going to die.But the thing is,is thatthey didnt have a good ending for may,erze and peter. Like i know that Alice gave peter a kiss on the cheek at the the end of the book and told him that she loved him, I think that elsie should come back from the dead or something like that should happen so peter has a happy ending too not just a depressed guy who is in a dark room with soft music and all depressed like. That was the only need to do for the next book. I know that there will be another book called swear that will come out in 2012. I hope it wont come out any later then that. Oh and i was so shocked when i found out that lief is there father and what is up with the thing about Alice and Milo being speceal i mean what does it mean if there specal? Are you on team jack or team peter. I am so team jack but sometimes i really hate him because he is either saying sorry to Alice or screaming at her or forgiving her. It is stupid how much fighting they do with each other. Other than that i love the relation ship. The love,the making out, the rescuing misions. Oh and the blood! I hte that jane had to die i mean atleast she was trying to change her self. And i could not wait for that shoping trip they were going on. One last thing. I WISH I WAS ALICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (sorry it was long).
August 22, 2010
"Wisdom" starts off with Alice, Milo, and Bobby visiting Mae, Peter, and newly turned vampire child, Daisy. The trip is cut short when Alice learns of a recent murder of someone close to her. She is determined to find the killer and whether he/she is a human or a vampire. Alice is still torn between Jack and Peter but in a different way than before. She's in love with Jack, but with Peter, it's no longer a blood bond between them and she really enjoys being with him when she learns how caring and thoughtful he is.
Now that Alice is a vampire, she starts thinking about what she wants to do with her life. Ezra gives her literature and textbooks to read and study to see if she can find anything that interests her. Alice also starts taking lessons to learn how to fight, that way she can destroy the killer.
I cried while reading "Wisdom". It was full of twists and turns. Alice has an eternity ahead of her so she starts wondering if she made the right decision. She has to put trust in her new vampire family and also some other past characters that came back into her life. The end blew me away. It left plenty of opening for a 5th book. Out of all the possible career choices she was contemplating, she chooses that?!! (If you want to know what "that" is, you'll have to run over to Amazon and pick up a copy of "Wisdom") This is my new favorite series and I read them back to back cause I couldn't get enough. Thank you Amanda for such a wonderful series!! I can't wait for the next installment, so I hope it comes out soon:)
If you have a chance to read this series, Do it!!
Now that Alice is a vampire, she starts thinking about what she wants to do with her life. Ezra gives her literature and textbooks to read and study to see if she can find anything that interests her. Alice also starts taking lessons to learn how to fight, that way she can destroy the killer.
I cried while reading "Wisdom". It was full of twists and turns. Alice has an eternity ahead of her so she starts wondering if she made the right decision. She has to put trust in her new vampire family and also some other past characters that came back into her life. The end blew me away. It left plenty of opening for a 5th book. Out of all the possible career choices she was contemplating, she chooses that?!! (If you want to know what "that" is, you'll have to run over to Amazon and pick up a copy of "Wisdom") This is my new favorite series and I read them back to back cause I couldn't get enough. Thank you Amanda for such a wonderful series!! I can't wait for the next installment, so I hope it comes out soon:)
If you have a chance to read this series, Do it!!
August 24, 2010
This is my first review here! I really enjoyed this series. I have to say, I didn't expect to enjoy them as much as I did due to the price on Amazon. I am finding hidden gems in some of these what I have recently learned are self published books. I would have to give the story a big 5 stars for sure, it was well though out and each book had me wanting more. I would say that, as an avid reader, the only drawback to these was the editing. It didn't take me out of the story, but it got to be a little annoying in this last book. I think that in this one it was more of a formatting problem than anything and that could be due to the e-reader, I don't know. There seemed to be a lot of chunks of the text that were unnecessarily indented and a pretty big chunk in the middle that was italicized that shouldn't have been, but like I said, that's all formatting stuff.
As for the story, the only part that annoyed me was a section about Anna (Alice and Milo's mom), they stop to talk to her at one point and Jack is off to the side. When they walk back up to him he says something to the effect of "So, that was your mom?" and they agree...even though he clearly met their mom in the first book when she very shamelessly flirted with Jack.
That said, I really enjoyed this series. I would like to read more, but I think that this was wrapped up pretty nicely and I was happy with how she ended this book! I like a series that makes me feel for the characters and this one definitely did that. I think that Amanda has a promising future if she keeps this up! And if she ever needs a proofreader I would be MORE than happy lend my services!!
As for the story, the only part that annoyed me was a section about Anna (Alice and Milo's mom), they stop to talk to her at one point and Jack is off to the side. When they walk back up to him he says something to the effect of "So, that was your mom?" and they agree...even though he clearly met their mom in the first book when she very shamelessly flirted with Jack.
That said, I really enjoyed this series. I would like to read more, but I think that this was wrapped up pretty nicely and I was happy with how she ended this book! I like a series that makes me feel for the characters and this one definitely did that. I think that Amanda has a promising future if she keeps this up! And if she ever needs a proofreader I would be MORE than happy lend my services!!
November 23, 2011
This book was my most and least favorite book of the series. I mean seriously why does the auther think that Jack is right for her he's a lover and she's a fighter. I know oppisites attract but it was different when she was human but as a vampire they don't make sence. The whole book she is fighting with Jack and herself because she loves Jack but that's not enough. Sometimes love is just not enough there needs to be more and with jack there isn't. I seems that everything she does is wrong to him. I am a little bais because I like her better with Peter even more so as a vampire. I just don't feel right about her with jack especially that she is becoming a hunter. It just seems that peter would be better for her and this lifestlye. She is changing and growing up and because of that her and Jack will not "last forever." She is just holding on to him because she needs something but if she would fully look into her reltionship she could see that. Maybe her and peter don't have to be together (I would love it if they would) but I would be more satified with her alone than with Jack because that feels like a cop out. I know that I will have to wait a while for the last book sworn but I can wait as long as she can end the story satifactory.
May 31, 2013
I really loved the series, but my feeling are torn about the love triangle. I feel that Jack took advantage of Alice more than the nurture the author was implying.
Whereas Peter was more caring and self sacrificing. He has shown a great deal of character growth and deserves better.
Through the author comments I know Alice and Jack are meant to be, and that this goes with the theme of free will. But if she picked Peter it would still be her choice sigh.
I read the Trylle Trilogy before the MBA and the fact I liked about those books is that the author didn't go with the first and obvious love interest, but rather the one that fit more.
I think the author made this love triangle to complicated, and never gave Peter a fair shot. This kind of ruined the rest of the series for me. Alice had to much mixed emotions dragging the reader right along with her. Using twilight as an example, Bella never wavered in her feelings for Edward leaving the reader never confused she loved Jacob as well but the reader was always aware that she loved Edward more.
Whereas Peter was more caring and self sacrificing. He has shown a great deal of character growth and deserves better.
Through the author comments I know Alice and Jack are meant to be, and that this goes with the theme of free will. But if she picked Peter it would still be her choice sigh.
I read the Trylle Trilogy before the MBA and the fact I liked about those books is that the author didn't go with the first and obvious love interest, but rather the one that fit more.
I think the author made this love triangle to complicated, and never gave Peter a fair shot. This kind of ruined the rest of the series for me. Alice had to much mixed emotions dragging the reader right along with her. Using twilight as an example, Bella never wavered in her feelings for Edward leaving the reader never confused she loved Jacob as well but the reader was always aware that she loved Edward more.
December 10, 2010
This is a rant and contains many spoilers so do not read this until you have read the book.
I don't understand why the author has to attack Milo so much in these books! All the monsters go for Milo first and he gets the brunt of the attacks. Crazy homeless vampires in town? Milo gets hurt. Daisy needs to rip out a throat? Milo gets hurt. Vampire vigalante group needs to beat someone up? Milo gets hurt yet again. COME ON! I beg you Amanda, please have Milo kick Alice's butt in the next book. The ass kicking doesn't even need to be essential to the storyline.
Another thing, ditch Jack and go for Peter! Can't stand the converse shoes, dickie shorts, pink shirt wearing boyfriend. And then the "I am your father" line? I just laughed at that. Of course the hippie is her father. Why not. Oh well, still enjoyed the book and thought it was very entertaining (thus four stars).
I don't understand why the author has to attack Milo so much in these books! All the monsters go for Milo first and he gets the brunt of the attacks. Crazy homeless vampires in town? Milo gets hurt. Daisy needs to rip out a throat? Milo gets hurt. Vampire vigalante group needs to beat someone up? Milo gets hurt yet again. COME ON! I beg you Amanda, please have Milo kick Alice's butt in the next book. The ass kicking doesn't even need to be essential to the storyline.
Another thing, ditch Jack and go for Peter! Can't stand the converse shoes, dickie shorts, pink shirt wearing boyfriend. And then the "I am your father" line? I just laughed at that. Of course the hippie is her father. Why not. Oh well, still enjoyed the book and thought it was very entertaining (thus four stars).
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 1, 2013
ughhhhh so glad its over. kid you not. I really enjoyed the first 2 books. after that was just ridiculous. it should have ended a book ago. honestly I felt it lacked originality. like....this.author took ideas from a few other vampire/ dampyr/immortal children/ lycans ect books and jammed them into 4 books. 1 star and that's sad.
August 27, 2010
I really enjoyed the action in this one! The lovey stuff is still there, don't worry your pretty little vamp loving heads over it, but Alice has developed her some ass kicking skillz! Also, I heart Bobby.
August 7, 2011
Series had promise but frankly was all over the place. Disjointed most of the time. By the last chaper of the series, I was just ready for it to end.
Disappointing.
Disappointing.
September 2, 2022
Estos son los únicos libros de vampiros que leí y la verdad, en su momento me gustaron mucho.
Son muy sencillos y entretenidos, interesantes, divertidos y enganchan bastante.
Son muy sencillos y entretenidos, interesantes, divertidos y enganchan bastante.
January 31, 2019
Son las 6:45 y después de una madrugada exclusiva de lectura, acabo de terminar el libro con una sensación total de felicidad (me gustó bastante el cierre.)
Teniendo en cuenta que el último libro de esta saga no es este (como yo creía) y que nunca se tradujo al español ni mucho menos llego a Argentina, no sé cuándo voy a tener la posibilidad de leerlo. Considerando el tiempo de envió y demás, mínimo tardaré un mes en obtenerlo, es por eso que planeo extenderme con esta reseña (por si llega a ser la última, lol.)
Primero siempre voy a aclarar lo mismo en mis reseñas sobre esta saga: de por sí les tengo mucho cariño y afecto a estos libros.
Soy consciente igual de sus errores; en cuanto a lo básico encontré errores de tipeo y ortografía, pésimo por parte del editor y/o traductor a los que se les pasó algo así. La trama en general me pareció que distinta a las de los anteriores libros, abarca e involucra MUCHOS subtemas a la vez (completamente distinto a lo leído antes) pero sin llegar a desarrollarlos de una forma inteligente y concisa. Es por esto que se pierde en parte el eje central sobre el cual gira la trama, yo disfrute el ir de página a página, pero nunca tuve en claro cuál era el objetivo central, ya que se desdibujaba. Aclaro entonces que la falta de un eje central en la historia no quita que sucedan cosas emocionantes en todos los capítulos, debido a que siempre está pasando algo: idas y vueltas, peleas, nuevos descubrimientos y amor romántico. Aprecio que la escritora haya hecho encajar todos los hechos y que los pueda hacer consiguientes, pero me pasa lo mismo que con las pasadas lecturas, no brilla por su esfuerzo ni ingenio. En ciertas escenas pude sentir mucha desesperación y angustia, mientras que en otras todo me resultaba entretenido pero ajeno. Como si algunas partes fuesen escritas con mayor esfuerzo y ganas, y otras solo se transitaran, se escribieran como chicle o una simple unión entre hechos.
Sobre los personajes estoy muy conforme, en principio estoy sorprendida por cómo consiguió adjudicar cierto accionar y pensar a un personaje en específico que representaba todo lo contrario, haciendo que no sea no creíble, sino marcando una dualidad. A la vez cada uno consigue un estilo y una personalidad precisa. La intelectualidad y madurez de Peter, lo tierno e infantil de Jack, el carácter inamovible y sabio de Ezra. De por si le tengo un afecto particular obviamente a Peter y Jack, pero en estas páginas desarrolle también una predilección por Bobby, quien tiene más participación en escena y se distingue y resalta por su simpatía, sarcasmo y humor ácido. Milo es la representación del hermano mayor prudente, y Mae del rebosante amor maternal. El personaje que más me disgusta es Alice, quien no llega a convencerme ni a resultarme creíble (al igual que cualquier vampiro ajeno a los protagónicos, todos entran en la misma bolsa bajo las mismas etiquetas y características básicas y vagas.)
Ya sobre lo romántico, creo que a esta altura la autora es obvia y deja más que en claro cómo van a terminar las cosas (aburrido.) Personalmente prefería que los hechos se hubiesen dado de otra manera para que Alice se decida por otra persona.
Al igual que los que previos libros es súper ligero de leer y directo, cada vez que empiezo uno de estos libros los termino en un plazo máximo de tres días debido a lo divertidos y sencillos que son, sumado a la necesidad que me genera saber que va a pasar.
Si llegaste al segundo libro te recomiendo que los termines, son nimiedades que valen la pena leer, entretienen y son geniales para cualquier momento sin tener la necesidad de contar con mucha concentración.
August 11, 2020
No me acuerdo mucho de qué va en este último libro de la tetralogía, pero me gustó más que el anterior —claro está—. Aquí vemos que las cosas han evolucionado un poco más y me gustó ver eso. Buen final para la historia. Eso sí, tarde bastante en tomar el libro y terminar con la historia porque no me gustó mucho el anterior, por decirlo así.
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