Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side
by Beth Fantaskey
by Beth Fantaskey
Jessica is an average farm girl. She shovels out horse stalls, flirts with the cute boy next door and tries to get by as being normal in high school. All of that changes when Lucius Vladescu shows up - her supposed vampire betrothed. Which, Lucius is hot - but Jess thinks he's crazy for saying he is a vampire.
But is Jess the crazy one for resisting the sexy Romanian young man who tries to swoon her off the bat? But how long can you push away a vampire without getting bitten?
I absolutely loved this book. Another audio for me and let me tell you, Lucius' voice was very well done and made my heart thud that much faster when his voice came on. You get the greatest view of both Jessica and Lucius and why they do what they do. Jess through the general narration and Lucius through the letters he writes to his uncle in Romania.
Lucius is my ideal picture of a vampire, with glimpses of a human soul, but also the ability to be cold in a way that he can distance himself from all emotion and attachment. And the sex appeal... well that was dead-on.
If you're looking for a good vampire read - without the flighty annoying female role - check this book out. Jessica has flaws as a character and strengths as well. I liked watching her change throughout the course of the book into more of a regal vampire than American teenage girl.
But is Jess the crazy one for resisting the sexy Romanian young man who tries to swoon her off the bat? But how long can you push away a vampire without getting bitten?
I absolutely loved this book. Another audio for me and let me tell you, Lucius' voice was very well done and made my heart thud that much faster when his voice came on. You get the greatest view of both Jessica and Lucius and why they do what they do. Jess through the general narration and Lucius through the letters he writes to his uncle in Romania.
Lucius is my ideal picture of a vampire, with glimpses of a human soul, but also the ability to be cold in a way that he can distance himself from all emotion and attachment. And the sex appeal... well that was dead-on.
If you're looking for a good vampire read - without the flighty annoying female role - check this book out. Jessica has flaws as a character and strengths as well. I liked watching her change throughout the course of the book into more of a regal vampire than American teenage girl.
Definitely an entertaining read.
5/5 Roses
5/5 Roses
I have yet to read this myself, but to read more of the story of Jessica and Lucius - after you read this delectable book of course - go to Beth Fantaskey's website and check out the wedding!
This was my first book review I did on my blog!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed it a lot(although I didn't have the privilege of hearing V's voice-Lol-).
Great review!
Man, I gotta get hold of this book soon.
ReplyDeleteI'll definitely have to check this book out.
ReplyDeleteI gotta read this.
ReplyDeleteI too loved this book! It was engrossing!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read the wedding chapters either. I have it in my "TBR" virtual file. :)
Great review!
I really really want to read this! I even requested it from the local bookstore but no... they still don't have it. :(
ReplyDelete5/5! You just made me want to read it more! :)
I am a complete sucker for the vampire books. I'll have to try this one out!
ReplyDeleteI've seen this one around the bookstore...just haven't had a chance to pick it up yet. Sounds good! Thanks for the insight!
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds like something I might enjoy. I hate the title, though.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a fun read. And a terrific audiobook narrator can really enhance a good story!
ReplyDeleteI read this book two months ago and I loved it! It's great that Beth is writting a "sequel" on her website!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fantastic title. I've been wanting to read it just for that.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my top 10 YA books of 2009. Loved it!!
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Sounds as if I am missing out if I don't read this. Have to put it on my wish list of books I need to catch up on.
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