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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Book Review- Afterlife by Claudia Gray

Published by Harper Teen
Released on March 8th, 2011
Source- ARC for review from publisher
4.5 stars- I Really Liked It

The fourth book in this electrifying vampire series has all the romance, suspense, and page-turning drama that have made Claudia Gray’s Evernight books runaway successes.

Having become what they feared most, Bianca and Lucas face a terrifying new reality. They must return to Evernight Academy, Lucas as a vampire and Bianca as a wraith. But Lucas is haunted by demons, both personal and supernatural. Bianca must help him fight the evil inside him, combat the forces determined to drive them apart—and find the power to claim her destiny at last.

Readers have fallen in love with Bianca and Lucas, and they will be thrilled to read this exciting conclusion to their romantic adventure (quoted from Goodreads).

I read Afterlife knowing a little bits and pieces about what happens in the rest of the series and I can honestly say, I really enjoyed this book, and I didn't feel lost as to what was going on. I know I'm reviewing this series back wards, but that's the way I read it. I've heard for awhile now what a great series The Evernight Series, and I regret I hesitated so long in picking the series up.

Afterlife has some fantastic twists, turns and a shocking ending. It wasn't hard for me to get swept up into the story as there's some awesome action scenes, a great romance and of course a bit of drama. Claudia writes a great story with some engaging paranormal characters, being vampires and wraiths. It wasn't just the main characters Bianca and Lucas who I enjoyed getting to know, as well as Balthazar, but I loved Ranulf and Vic, as they provided more than a few laugh out loud moments for me.

I liked Claudia's twists on her paranormal characters. I've not read a lot of stories with both vampires & wraiths in them, but I really enjoyed this one. Claudia made it work and talk about a unique love story. Not to giveaway spoilers, but Lucas and Bianca's relationship can't seem to catch a break, and they definitely do all they can to make it work. I am a sucker for the unwavering love they both have for each other, and let me say, the ending completely took me by surprise! Talk about a sacrifice.

Afterlife is an example of another awesome way to wrap up a series. I am really looking forward to reading more of Claudia's books including her next series with Balthazar. Don't wait as long as I did to read this series, I would definitely recommend picking up next time you're at the store. Don't miss our interview we recently posted with Claudia as well as her tour dates here.

4 comments:

  1. I've wanted to read this series for a while now. I'm gonna have to move this up in my ceiling-high 'to be read' pile! Thanks! =)

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  2. I admit to crying a little while reading this book, haha. I fell in love with the series back when the first one was published and ever since I haven't been able to get enough of Ms. Gray's wonderful world and set of characters. This is truly an amazing series and I can't wait for Balthazar's story, nor for the non-Evernight related book, Fateful. :-) Glad you enjoyed Afterlife!

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  3. Lindsay- Definitely don't way as long as I did to jump into this series! It's a great series!!

    DJ- I really can't believe I wanted to so long to read this series! The ending is a bit of a tear jerker. It's a great series and I'm looking forward to reading more of Claudia's work.

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  4. Can't wait to read !! Ive read the 1st three and they are off the hook! obsessed with this series.

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