Synopsis:The recent attack on St. Vladimir's Academy devastated the entire Moroi world. Many are dead. And, for the few victims carried off by Strigoi, their fates are even worse. A rare tattoo now adorns Rose's neck, a mark that says she's killed far too many Strigoi to count. But only one victim matters-Dimitri Belikov. Rose must now choose one of two very different paths: honoring her life's vow to protect Lissa or, dropping out of the Academy to strike out on her own and hunt down the man she loves.
My Review:
I loved it but it was almost painful for me to read for reasons you would understand if you have read the other books. We are introduced to new characters and Rose’s world grows because she realizes what kind of role the Moroi and Dhampirs play among humans and then we throw Alchemist into the mix. We also get to meet Rose’s father which I found really interesting and that just added a whole other element of surprise. I enjoyed getting a chance to read about Rose in another part of the world away from the Academy but with that comes a price. She has to interact with Adrian and Lissa through her mind instead of in person and that was frustrating at times because she could not talk back to Lissa. Rose grows through the series but does so especially in this book and reflects on her actions and how that affects her relationship with other people. She also always analyzes what is happening to her and how she is changing and says what she needs to say without beating a dead horse with a stick, so to speak. Rose learns something towards the end that will forever change her world and spurs her on her next quest in order to save the man she loves. Can’t wait to see where the next one is going!
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