Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy series continues to suck me in -- no pun intended. In Frostbite, Rose and Lissa are getting back to normal after the events at the end of the first book. Rose is still conflicted by her feelings for her mentor, Dimitri and passing time with Mason, her friend and fellow dhampir -- whose feelings run far deeper than her own. At the same time, Dimitri seems to be starting a relationship with someone else -- a much older royal Moroi vampire -- and Rose's best friend Lissa and her boyfriend Christian are more in love than ever before.
All of these relationship issues take a backseat, however, when the threat of Strigoi -- evil, bloodthirsty vampires that prey on the gentle Moroi vampires -- comes frighteningly close to home. To protect the students from the threat of attack, Dimitri and the other guardians plan to relocate the school to a remote ski resort for an impromptu holiday trip.
As Dimitri and Rose's new relationships begin to develop, however, they're repeatedly brought together and reminded of their attraction for one another. Despite the attention of Mason and Adrian, an older, wealthy Moroi playboy that also has his eye on Rose, she can't seem to come to terms with her feelings for Dimitri. In fact, she realizes that her love for him might be the only thing that could prevent her from doing her duty and putting Lissa first in every situation -- as a guardian should.
But when Rose -- along with Lissa's boyfriend Christian, Mason and other students from school -- finds herself held hostage by ancient and vicious Moroi, Rose must rely on her training and her resolve to get them out alive.
This second book of the Vampire Academy series surpassed my hopes. It was even better than the first installment, and left me absolutely frantic to get my hands on the next book. Mead really seems to allow her characters growth -- even when it's painful -- and the story benefits from even these harsh learning experiences. The conflict isn't random for the sake of an exciting plot, and always is driven by the character's experience. I really appreciate her efforts to write a fantastic novel in a surreal setting without sacrificing the very "real" characters that keep the action moving.
And it goes without saying that I can't wait to get my hands on the rest of the series.
All of these relationship issues take a backseat, however, when the threat of Strigoi -- evil, bloodthirsty vampires that prey on the gentle Moroi vampires -- comes frighteningly close to home. To protect the students from the threat of attack, Dimitri and the other guardians plan to relocate the school to a remote ski resort for an impromptu holiday trip.
As Dimitri and Rose's new relationships begin to develop, however, they're repeatedly brought together and reminded of their attraction for one another. Despite the attention of Mason and Adrian, an older, wealthy Moroi playboy that also has his eye on Rose, she can't seem to come to terms with her feelings for Dimitri. In fact, she realizes that her love for him might be the only thing that could prevent her from doing her duty and putting Lissa first in every situation -- as a guardian should.
But when Rose -- along with Lissa's boyfriend Christian, Mason and other students from school -- finds herself held hostage by ancient and vicious Moroi, Rose must rely on her training and her resolve to get them out alive.
This second book of the Vampire Academy series surpassed my hopes. It was even better than the first installment, and left me absolutely frantic to get my hands on the next book. Mead really seems to allow her characters growth -- even when it's painful -- and the story benefits from even these harsh learning experiences. The conflict isn't random for the sake of an exciting plot, and always is driven by the character's experience. I really appreciate her efforts to write a fantastic novel in a surreal setting without sacrificing the very "real" characters that keep the action moving.
And it goes without saying that I can't wait to get my hands on the rest of the series.
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