Blood and Snow Volumes 1-4: Blood and Snow, Revenant in Training, The Vampire Christopher, Blood Soaked Promises by RaShelle Workman

Blood and Snow Volumes 1-4: Blood and Snow, Revenant in Training, The Vampire Christopher, Blood Soaked Promises by RaShelle Workman
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Goodreads Synopsis:

"Lips red as rubies, hair dark as night. Drink your true love's blood, become the Vampire, Snow White."

EVERY THOUSAND YEARS THE VAMPIRE QUEEN SELECTS A NEW BODY, ALWAYS THE FAIREST IN THE LAND, AND THIS TIME SHE'S CHOSEN SNOW WHITE.

BLOOD AND SNOW: Snow White isn't an ordinary girl. She doesn't know that yet.

REVENANT IN TRAINING: Snow has become something not quite human. She must discover how to live with the changes, hopefully without killing anyone.

THE VAMPIRE CHRISTOPHER: Snow White craves blood. Especially the blood of her Hunter. But will drinking from him save or enslave her?

BLOOD SOAKED PROMISES: Snow White must come to terms with her bloodlust. It's one thing to drink the blood of her Hunter, something else entirely to drink the blood of a human.

My Review:



I used "whispersync" to get through this story. While physically reading this book, it wasn't too bad. However, while listening to this book, it was horrendous. The narrator was so terrible she killed momentum, entertainment, and my interest. I should have just continued to read it, but I wanted to get it wrapped up.

As for the story itself, it wasn't awful. I don't think it quite reached it's potential, but it is a series, and it needs to keep readers coming back after each installment. The story was very juvenile, and although RaShelle Workman was attempting to mash-up vampires with the idea of Snow White, there were a lot of characters to keep track of. I'm having a hard time following their motives and intentions.

Although this book wasn't for me, it very well could just be what someone else is looking for. Decide for yourself if you want to read this series, and if you choose to, read it don't listen.

Read from September 02 to 08, 2015

Top 5 Genres*: Fantasy, Fantasy/Paranormal, Paranormal/Vampires, Young Adult, Fantasy/Fairy Tales
*According to Goodreads
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My ratings system
5 stars - I absolutely loved it
4 stars - Good book and would recommend
3 stars - Decent book, but wasn't spectacular
2 stars - Not good, but was able to finish it
1 stars - Did not finish (DNF) and I don't usually rate a book I haven't finished (just to be fair to the author)

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The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Little Prince, The by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Goodreads Synopsis:

Moral allegory and spiritual autobiography, The Little Prince is the most translated book in the French language. With a timeless charm it tells the story of a little boy who leaves the safety of his own tiny planet to travel the universe, learning the vagaries of adult behaviour through a series of extraordinary encounters. His personal odyssey culminates in a voyage to Earth and further adventures.

My Review:



This book was very insightful and boring at the same time. I had seen the movie as a child (either that or the book came alive as a child) and I think my expectations were really high. A lot of the time I was confused because things just did not make sense. However, from early on, I knew this was written to be enjoyed from a child's point of view. It probably makes perfect sense to those pristine imaginations who haven't been corrupted by the world. Therefore, I tried to get into the proper mindset.

As I tried to comprehend the story as an innocent, I could see how this story was magical and whimsical. Although I couldn't completely stop being an adult and knowing what I know, I noticed there was also a hidden message, somewhat philosophical and somewhat dark. Much like the flower in this story.



I would recommend this book if you are an adult reading to an innocent child, that way the story will reach it's full potential.

Read from September 01 to 04, 2015

Favorite Quotes:

“Well, I must endure the presence of a few caterpillars if I wish to become acquainted with the butterflies.”

“The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched, they are felt with the heart.”

Top 5 Genres*: Fiction, Childrens, Classic, Cultural/France, Young Adult
*According to Goodreads
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My ratings system
5 stars - I absolutely loved it
4 stars - Good book and would recommend
3 stars - Decent book, but wasn't spectacular
2 stars - Not good, but was able to finish it
1 stars - Did not finish (DNF) and I don't usually rate a book I haven't finished (just to be fair to the author)

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