tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post18683104913577520..comments2023-10-24T08:22:53.161-07:00Comments on The Bookish Babe: {REVIEW} THE INDIGO SPELL (BLOODLINES #3) by RICHELLE MEADAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08355438390442316391noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-54072992532236487842013-02-14T15:23:40.642-08:002013-02-14T15:23:40.642-08:00VA is one of my top all-time favorite series, and ...VA is one of my top all-time favorite series, and Bloodlines, not so much.. I have enjoyed BL, especially Golden Lily, but I agree with what you're saying. Sidney just doesn't have quite the same spark as Rose did. I thought Sidney became a teeny bit more exciting in GL which makes me super anxious to start Indigo Spell to see how Sidney's character continues to grow. I feel like I unintentionally compare Sidney to Rose, and because Rose was so amazing, I expect way too much from Sidney. I'm glad you're going to continue the series :) TheBookSlayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888506802493518244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-75356573825178099702013-02-07T19:56:16.974-08:002013-02-07T19:56:16.974-08:00HOLY FREAKIN CHEESEBALLS!!!!!! I am still complete...HOLY FREAKIN CHEESEBALLS!!!!!! I am still completely jealous you got to read this. And yes I am a fan, but honestly I agree with what you said. I feel as if the characters in this spin-off and the plot in general are not up to par with what VA had. But, the one reason I am reading this is because of Adrian. I really want him to get his HEA. I'm glad you found this one to be more enjoyable and I can't wait to see how Sydney changes not only as a character but with Adrian as well. BUT I STILL DON'T KNOW WHO MARCUS IS!!! GAHHHHH......*Sigh* I just want this in my hands! lol ;p<br /><br />Fabulous review, Andrea! :)<br /><br />~ Maida <br /><a href="http://loveaffairwithabookreviews.blogspot.ca/" rel="nofollow">Literary Love Affair</a> MåїÐ»-(¯`v´¯)-»https://www.blogger.com/profile/17761335857561590565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-86777100169322450052013-02-07T13:51:21.585-08:002013-02-07T13:51:21.585-08:00Sydney does take some getting used to, especially ...Sydney does take some getting used to, especially after reading about the crazy and reckless and totally lovable Rose for 6 books. I love that she is slowly (finally!) changing and growing and starting to think for herself. And Adrian! OMG, I love him so much! I never wanted him with Rose either and the time when they were together I actually didn’t like Rose because she was stringing him along but I’m happy where he is at now. Loved this book and I thought it had more romance than the VA books.Nereyda @Nick and Nereydas Infinite Booklisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05068688280866239189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-87946918364847096772013-02-07T06:30:23.882-08:002013-02-07T06:30:23.882-08:00aw this review scares me. We often feel the same w...aw this review scares me. We often feel the same way and I bought both of the first two books in the series to read. I haven't gotten to them yet for some reason and now I am scared too. I haven't even read the VA series so I think that what has kept you going with it won't be there for me because I have no idea who Adrian is. THough maybe I will find him just as witty. Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10714782276296445149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-65298882045965863092013-02-07T06:18:17.642-08:002013-02-07T06:18:17.642-08:00Awesome review...I'm SO glad this book turned ...Awesome review...I'm SO glad this book turned the series around for you! I like Sydney, but I LOVE Adrian. He is definitely a good reason to continue reading these books! :)starryeyedjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15841350560201331032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-18779244532596477082013-02-06T18:58:46.072-08:002013-02-06T18:58:46.072-08:00I'm obsessed with this series. Utterly obsesse...I'm obsessed with this series. Utterly obsessed. Cannot wait till it comes out.<br /><br />Glad to hear you enjoyed this one better than the first two.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing and I love the quote you included :)<br /><br />Jennifer @ <a href="http://dreamreads.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> Dream Reads </a>Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17124770346588082360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-36167130212301979752013-02-06T17:12:19.404-08:002013-02-06T17:12:19.404-08:00I feel like the only one in the world who hasn'...I feel like the only one in the world who hasn't read the VA books or these ones. I did read the first VA book but it was so long ago I would need to reread to remember anything. I liked it, but wasn't IN LOVE or anything. But since so many love them I feel like I need to read them. <br />I'm glad this one was good enough for you to decide to continue reading the series!Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-19803782306537670732013-02-06T16:12:34.409-08:002013-02-06T16:12:34.409-08:00I'm such a fail! I've never read the VA or...I'm such a fail! I've never read the VA or Bloodlines series. Maybe someday I'll sit down and blow right through them. Love the spoiler free review.Silverlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12864904423643048596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-77833689940928720182013-02-06T13:52:33.588-08:002013-02-06T13:52:33.588-08:00I couldn't agree more! The series isnt even re...I couldn't agree more! The series isnt even remotely close to VA. I was(and still am) completely addicted to the VA series! There isnt anything addicting about Bloodlines.The only reason I read it is to see if any of the VA characters make appearances.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-77948086028049686712013-02-06T11:12:45.286-08:002013-02-06T11:12:45.286-08:00So I haven't started this half of the series. ...So I haven't started this half of the series. I had only just read the first half when this one started. I knew I couldn't wait between books if VA was in indications. So I'm waiting. Good to know I'm gonna have a book 3 pick-me-up. Great review.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02649532121775064262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-39831097105061484312013-02-06T10:35:07.192-08:002013-02-06T10:35:07.192-08:00I still need to catch up on all of this and read m...I still need to catch up on all of this and read more of VA. I have only read the first two books in that series so I need to read the rest of that before I move to Bloodlines. <br /><br />I'm happy that you really started to like this series even if it took a few books. <br /><br />Thanks for the great review!Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02504096607685421368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-73912626139381094392013-02-06T09:26:48.910-08:002013-02-06T09:26:48.910-08:00Great review and I am glad you found your reason t...Great review and I am glad you found your reason to keep reading! Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-69325585080108007542013-02-06T09:19:22.292-08:002013-02-06T09:19:22.292-08:00I'm glad to hear that this book made the serie...I'm glad to hear that this book made the series better for you, Andrea. I'm a fan so this is even better news for me. I don't think you're in the minority with your dislike of Sydney. I think a lot of people don't. I think I'm the oddball because I've always liked her and her awkward ways. Nice to hear she got better for you. Can't wait to read this. Lovely review. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-37057938324848014082013-02-06T08:14:05.667-08:002013-02-06T08:14:05.667-08:00Great review. Three times a charm I guess if you e...Great review. Three times a charm I guess if you enjoyed it more than the two previous. Can't wait to start the series.Shane @ItchingforBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13299725578226281943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-52959763943852700222013-02-06T08:03:59.083-08:002013-02-06T08:03:59.083-08:00Awesome review! I wasnt a huge fan of Bloodlines, ...Awesome review! I wasnt a huge fan of Bloodlines, but I stuck with it because I love VA and I love Adrian. But like you I never wanted him with Rose, I just love him. TGL was so much better and thats when I became invested in the story. But like you, Sydney drives me up a wall. I like that she is smart but sometimes she makes me crazy with her decisions. Glad to hear The Indigo Spell is even better!Teresa Mary Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573535131010947664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-85888214439566041362013-02-06T06:56:10.615-08:002013-02-06T06:56:10.615-08:00I didn't read your review except the last para...I didn't read your review except the last paragraph because I would probably be totally lost. I haven't read any of the VA books (Unless you count the first 6 chapters of the first book) and none of the Bloodlines books either. I'm glad that you enjoyed this one better than the first two. Maybe I will eventually get around to these. Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09669564557768319285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-33644927732586684782013-02-06T06:53:30.307-08:002013-02-06T06:53:30.307-08:00I haven't read this series either also. Thank...I haven't read this series either also. Thank you so much for your review. I am glad to read something other than just clues before I considered it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14803450317156356529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-80584315846917919272013-02-06T04:56:17.652-08:002013-02-06T04:56:17.652-08:00Well said. I too loved the VA series and I liked B...Well said. I too loved the VA series and I liked Bloodlines and The Golden Lily, but they were both lacking some of the spark that VA had. Could be that Sydney is just "ok" to me. I lurve Adrian though. I'm encouraged by your review of TIS and look forward to reading it. Wordsmith Publicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00897614941710495406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-59297273144047637742013-02-06T02:02:30.032-08:002013-02-06T02:02:30.032-08:00Glad you enjoyed this better than the other two! I...Glad you enjoyed this better than the other two! I've considered starting this series once or twice, but after reading your review, I'm not sure it would be for me. Good characters can make or break a book for me; if you found these characters frustrating, boring, and forgettable, I think I'll probably decide to steer clear. Great review!Little Miss Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09350490261395026094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3769483260772738867.post-51841582249869989872013-02-05T23:07:03.940-08:002013-02-05T23:07:03.940-08:00This was great to read your review! I have felt th...This was great to read your review! I have felt the same way about this series AND Sydney. I Loved the Vampire Academy Series, but I haven't gotten into this one as much. Adrian is the main reason I keep reading them as well. I'm so glad to see you liked this one more than the last two. Now I'm more excited to read it! :-)Amber Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03612747389572196100noreply@blogger.com