Vampire Academy: A Graphic Novel

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   JT permalink

   September 8, 2010

   Review by JT for Vampire Academy: A Graphic Novel
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   The problem with most Young Adult books is that talk down to the reader and treat them like a kid. Richelle Mead tosses that concept out the window and paints a vividly dark world without pulling any punches. Fans of the mysterious underworld will absolutely love this fantastic storytelling, filled with emotional strife, teenage crushes, and fiercely dedicated friendships. If you enjoy a realistic portrayal of interpersonal relationships set in a wildly fun and dangerous world with vampires, those who love them, and those who hate them, do not pass up this book. This is the first of a multipart series, and you definitely want to get in on this action-packed installment.

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   Andrea M. Brokaw permalink

   September 8, 2010

   Review by Andrea M. Brokaw for Vampire Academy: A Graphic Novel
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   Vampire Academy sets up one of the most fascinating worlds I have come across in very long time. Richelle Mead’s vision of vampires is fresh and intriguing. The story is well written with a gripping plot and characters that are both realistic and real. Not only do I feel as though I an starting to know these people and their world, I also find myself actually caring about what happens to them.

   The novel is indeed darker than the average YA offering. But it is in no way traumatizing or depressing. It is simply placed in a world that is grittier and more dangerous than that of most people. It still covers common themes from high school. While not worrying about life and death, the leads still have to contend with attacks on their reputations and decisions of which is more important, staying good with the popular crowd or being true to your heart.

   This new universe has seized my imagination and I am more than eager to see the next installment of this series.

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   TeensReadToo.com permalink

   September 8, 2010

   Review by TeensReadToo.com for Vampire Academy: A Graphic Novel
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   Rose and Lissa are best friends who share an unimaginable bond, even by vampire standards. Now, after time spent on the run, they have been returned to the school from which they escaped to face ridicule, speculation, and danger.

   Welcome to St. Vladimir’s Academy, a private high school for vampires and the half-bloods who are bound to protect them. The Moroi are vampires, and the descendants of Moroi royalty are the social elite of St. Vladimir’s. The Moroi are at constant risk, though. The Strigoi, the fiercest vampires, are out to get them, any way they can. The Moroi are protected by Dhampirs, guardians who are sworn to lay down their lives to assure that the Moroi bloodlines continue.

   Rose is a Dhampir and Lissa is the last of the Dragomir line of Moroi royalty. Rose and Lissa share a special bond; one that nearly assures that Rose will be Lissa’s guardian for life. Returning to school, however, proves to be more difficult than either of them imagined. The social politics have changed during their absence and Rose and Lissa are both the topic of several rumors. Their sudden disappearance, their time on the run, and their return are all subjects for speculation. In some instances, the truth may cause them more harm than rumors ever could.

   In addition to the social pressures, Lissa may be in even more danger than anyone could have imagined. In addition to being Moroi and royalty, Lissa seems to have special abilities that haven’t been seen among the Moroi in centuries. Abilities that make her an even more tantalizing target to the Strigoi.

   VAMPIRE ACADEMY is a thrilling adventure that draws you along and makes you continue to turn the pages. As the danger to Lissa gets closer, it gets more difficult to put the book down. In a world that seems saturated with vampire books, Richelle Mead has created characters and a world that is both unique and believable.

   Reviewed by: JodiG.
   

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   ZeeSays permalink

   September 8, 2010

   Review by ZeeSays for Vampire Academy: A Graphic Novel
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   Rose and Lissa are like most teenage girls. They like boys, like to shop at the mall, and feel misunderstood. The only difference is that they are vampires. Lissa is a Moroi princess, a member of the vampire royalty, while Rose is a dhampir guardian who has sworn to protect Lissa even to death. Two years ago, they ran away from St. Vladimir’s Academy, a private school for the Moroi and Dhampir races, for reasons that only Rose fully knows.

   Now, the school’s guardians have caught up with them and want to bring them back to the academy against their will. The halls of St. Vladimir’s are filled with the same things they have always been: snotty Moroi, secrets, clan loyalties, and a deathly fear of the Striogoi: vampires who have become immortal and seek to destroy all of the royal family.

   As a punishment for running away, Rose has to train every second that she is not in class. Her mentor is Dimitri, a stoic, handsome guardian whom she finds to be ever increasingly attractive. While Rose is training to become deadly to the Strigoi, Lissa is discovering how to be a royal without losing who she is inside. And why does someone keep planting dead animals in Lissa’s path? Is someone out to get Lissa, and if they are, can Rose truly protect her friend?

   This book was better than I expected. At first, I felt Rose was just an angst-ridden teenager just complaining about everything. But after awhile, the characters began to take on more depth. Rose and Lissa have a deep bond that goes beyond friendship. The scandals that takes place in the halls of St. Vlad’s will keep vampire book lovers thoroughly entertained. There is some sexual content. Not too heavy, but vampires are sexual by nature, so this was expected. There are also levels of vampire sins so it was interesting to read about what this society found to be unspeakable. By the end of the book, you will be rooting for Rose.

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   Gen of North Coast Gardening permalink

   September 8, 2010

   Review by Gen of North Coast Gardening for Vampire Academy: A Graphic Novel
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   Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R343IROCYTMTH8 I simply loved this book. In fact, when I finished it, I overnighted the next book in the series – overcoming my native cheapness – because I just had to know what happened next and to have more of the characters. Can’t wait for book 3!

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