Title: Bloodrose
Author: Andrea Cremer
Series/Standalone: Nightshade Series (Book #3)
Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal, Romance
Pages: 406
Publisher: Philomel
Year Published: 2012
Format: Audiobook
"Calla has always welcomed war.
But now that the final battle is upon her, there's more at stake than fighting. There's saving Ren, even if it incurs Shay's wrath. There's keeping Ansel safe, even if he's been branded a traitor. There's proving herself as the pack's alpha, facing unnamable horrors, and ridding the world of the Keepers' magic once and for all. And there's deciding what to do when the war ends.
If Calla makes it out alive, that is. In this remarkable final instalment of the Nightshade trilogy, international bestselling author Andrea Cremer crafts a dynamic novel with twists and turns that will keep you breathless until its final pages."
My Rating: 2/5
I thought that this would be my favourite in the series, but unfortunately, it was my least favourite by far. I was frustrated throughout the majority of this book. I loved the author's world and the idea of different magic and witches and guardians. But here's where this story falls flat for me, the author doesn't weigh things emotionally as much as I think that she should. Sometimes the plot and romance events weren't weighted with the importance that I think they should have been. I also wasn't a fan of the ending. I think that it felt a little abrupt in some cases. I don't' think that I will continue with the other series in this world, but I might change my mind in time depending on the availability of the audiobooks in that series.
Thanks for reading,
Sidny
Title: Wolfsbane
Author: Andrea Cremer
Series/Standalone: Nightshade Series (Book #2)
Genre: Paranormal Romance, Young Adult
Pages: 390
Publisher: Philomel Books
Year Published: 2011
Format: Audiobook
"Calla Tor wakes up in the lair of the Searchers, her sworn enemy, and she's certain her days are numbered. But then the Searchers make her an offer- one that gives her the chance to destroy her former masters and save the pack- and the man- she left behind. Is Ren worth the price of her freedom? And will Shay stand by her side no matter what? Now in control of her own destiny, Calla must decide which battles are worth fighting and how many trials true love can endure and still survive."
My Rating: 3.75/5
These are audiobooks I would definitely recommend, I don't think that reading these books physically I would get the same feeling as I get when I listen to them. That being said there were moments in this book where I shook my head at how corny the voice acting was. It was fair due to the writing, but at times it was a little much for even me (the lover of corny audiobooks). This book is clearly a 2010s series just due to the content and the use of love triangles. That being said, I'm not mad about it. I overall enjoyed the world and most of the plot I just think that I'm cheering for the losing love interest in all of this and I wonder how the story will conclude in the next book. Would say this is a guilty pleasure read for sure.
Thanks for reading,
Sidny
Title: Nightshade
Author: Andrea Cremer
Series/Standalone: Nightshade Series (Book #1)
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance
Pages: 452
Publisher: Philomel
Year Published: 2010
Format: Audiobook
"Calla Tor has always known her destiny. After graduating from the Mountain School, she'll be the mate of sexy alpha wolf Ren Laroche and fight with him, side by side, ruling their pack and guarding sacred sites for the Keepers. But when she violates her masters' laws by saving a beautiful human boy out for a hike, Calla begins to question her fate, her existence, and the very essence of the world she has known.
By following her heart, she might lose everything- including her own life. Is forbidden love worth the ultimate sacrifice?"
My Rating: 3/5
I had remembered hearing about this series when I first started watching booktube about 4 years ago and I was interested in what the story was about. I was curious about what the world would contain and in some aspects the romance. But this is very much a post-twilight book. The romance and the use of a love triangle is something that was very popular during the post-Twilight YA craze. That being said it was an interesting world and I enjoyed some aspects of the story. Especially the different mythological creatures. That being said most aspects were predictable and corny. I would recommend this for fans of Underworld for sure as long as you won't miss the vampires too much.
Thanks for reading,
Sidny
