tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478898940547681471.post6140029982705978653..comments2023-10-06T10:14:51.367-04:00Comments on Book Labyrinth: Series Spotlight: Vampire Academy by Richelle MeadAshley @ Book Labyrinthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02395484656811182553noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478898940547681471.post-58839927963425115412013-05-21T09:16:30.910-04:002013-05-21T09:16:30.910-04:00I think I dismissed these because I don't tend...I think I dismissed these because I don't tend to like vampire stories and the covers are super cheesy-it didn't matter how much good buzz they got as those were some tough hurdles to clear. Now that I've read Gameboard of the Gods though I am much more convinced that Mead's talent will rise above.The Insouciant Sophisticatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934853089105345052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478898940547681471.post-63009996750078783432012-07-11T02:07:26.774-04:002012-07-11T02:07:26.774-04:00Nice review :) I am still debating about whether o...Nice review :) I am still debating about whether or not I actually want to read this series. I know there are a bazillion fans out there, but I'm not really a lover of Paranormal at all, so I'm still a bit torn. I'll have to think on it, but it is always nice to see so much love for a book/series! :)Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07895603279815878376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478898940547681471.post-23144021866782500962011-03-20T11:20:56.073-04:002011-03-20T11:20:56.073-04:00Haha Liz, it's sad that I started this series ...Haha Liz, it's sad that I started this series a month ago or something and have read them all, yet you haven't, lol. No, but I can understand... there have been a couple books that I desperately wanted to read that I kept around for a while before I did so, and I wasn't really sure why.Ashley @ Book Labyrinthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395484656811182553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478898940547681471.post-70341239327607638062011-03-20T02:53:30.254-04:002011-03-20T02:53:30.254-04:00I'm so glad you finally read the Vampire Acade...I'm so glad you finally read the Vampire Academy series Ashley!!!!!! I've been a huge fan of this series from the very beginning and it was probably one of the very first vampire series I ever started reading.<br /><br />You probably wouldn't believe this but even though I bought Last Sacrifice the week it came out, I still HAVEN'T read it yet! *gasp on your part* I know, I know. It's sad but I have no idea why I haven't read it considering how hyped I was for its release! *now hides after admitting this horror*Midnight Bloomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13066607315430568010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478898940547681471.post-25181348417006547072011-03-13T13:35:13.521-04:002011-03-13T13:35:13.521-04:00I too am enjoying this series. I must admit, I was...I too am enjoying this series. I must admit, I was hesitant to read these books but once I started, it is difficult to put them down. It has been a long time since I have been so engaged. The storyline is captivating and the characters are so believable and likeable. Thanks for the recommendation Ashley.Wilmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935944923137473091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478898940547681471.post-65515371735173730322011-03-12T17:11:35.600-05:002011-03-12T17:11:35.600-05:00I love how even the comments are a Vampire Academy...I love how even the comments are a Vampire Academy love parade, haha. =)<br /><br />And Jenny, yes, I basically read the whole series straight, with only a couple of books in between when I was waiting for the books to come from the library.Ashley @ Book Labyrinthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395484656811182553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478898940547681471.post-6802346495128166732011-03-11T23:52:43.032-05:002011-03-11T23:52:43.032-05:00Wow did you read the whole series in one go? I'...Wow did you read the whole series in one go? I've heard that its an awesome series and I do have a couple of the books but haven't had time to read it yet.Jenny N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12175597395445772605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478898940547681471.post-63741439629779891082011-03-09T17:36:12.642-05:002011-03-09T17:36:12.642-05:00I love the Vampire Academy series. And I, too, ins...I love the Vampire Academy series. And I, too, instantly dismissed them when I walked by them in Target's book aisle for the first time. But, cut to a few months later when I finally opted to buy book one (I was bored and had some extra money, and at this time the first 4 books were out). I got home and DEVOURED book 1. Went out the next day and bought the other 3.<br /><br />And like you said - Rose might be the "main" character, but its ensemble book. I cared as much for Christian as I did for Rose by the end of the series. I loved them all.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14609984238909948421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478898940547681471.post-74808290623465431892011-03-09T16:31:31.324-05:002011-03-09T16:31:31.324-05:00I'm impressed with how quickly you got through...I'm impressed with how quickly you got through this series! It's nice you could read them straight through without having to wait to read the next installment. This is one of the better vampire series, but like you say, it is even compelling for the non vampire fan. I really like her Succubus series too.<br />Great review of the series!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478898940547681471.post-10900663992763158442011-03-09T03:21:22.131-05:002011-03-09T03:21:22.131-05:00I've very glad you finally picked up, and love...I've very glad you finally picked up, and loved, the VAMPIRE ACADEMY. It has been one of my favorite vampire series and possibly my favorite series period for a while now. <br /><br />Great review!Mandy https://www.blogger.com/profile/01748815849910934075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478898940547681471.post-39770561116093393362011-03-08T11:03:26.118-05:002011-03-08T11:03:26.118-05:00YES! Absolutely amazing is the perfect way to desc...YES! Absolutely amazing is the perfect way to describe this series! I like how you said that even if you're not a vampire fan, they still worthwhile reads. I found I didn't really even pay attention to the vampire element, I got so caught up in the character relationships:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8478898940547681471.post-59111737248022218452011-03-07T14:42:24.585-05:002011-03-07T14:42:24.585-05:00I completely agree with all of this! I recently di...I completely agree with all of this! I recently discovered this series (honestly, I don't know why the heck I took so long!) and I am now obsessed. I'm so sad that it's over. <br /><br />Rose, Dimitri, Adrian, Christian, Abe.. they're the best characters I have ever read about. I think everyone should read these books. <br /><br />I'm definitely going to have a reread in a month or so! :DAmber (Books of Amber)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01750403330691361583noreply@blogger.com