The Last Vampire (1)
Genre(s): Young Adult, Paranormal
Published:May 1994
Pages:176
Published:May 1994
Pages:176
I first read this book several years ago. When I first read it, I was not aware it was actually a series. However I more recently came across them in a sale. Re-reading the book was great. I still really enjoyed it. Sita/Alisa is a great character who is easily like-able. This series dismisses a lot of the standard vampire threats and concepts. Such as crosses, coffins and burning in the sun. Sita acts and fits in as a 'normal' high school girl in this first book but her older personality does shine through to the reader. She draws close to one of the students there who reminds her of her past life, 5 thousand years ago when she was human. the other main character is Yaksha. The one who turned her to what she now is.
The past meets present as these three characters draw closer together. What happens? I will let you read the book to find out. A great book for young adults especially but even adults could enjoy this short series. While this book does have elements of romance, do not mistake this book for Twilight. This book is darker, more engaging and the character personalities are much more realistic. The books are quick and fast paced (as most of Pike's books are). So for a fun read on some down time, I fully recommend this book (and all its sequels-some of which are better than others).
You know, I'm not a big fan of vampire books. I was a part of the Twilight fad and I did enjoy Vampire Academy but never read anything else with Vampires because it just wasn't anything that caught my eye. But 4.5/5 stars is impressive. Maybe I will check it out :) Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteThis is an only series (WAY pre-Twilight) but I like it for what it was for a simpl, fast read.
DeleteYou know, I have never read any books by this author even though he is one of the most prevalent YA authors out there. I am not even sure why I haven't, because I see them regularly at the library. What is even weirder is that I have never looked his books up on Goodreads to see what people think So, for the first review of one of his books, I think it lit a fire in me to check him out. So thank you!
ReplyDeleteHe is not the greatest YA writer but most of his books are enjoyable. They are short and quick which can be great when you are short on free time.
Deletei havent read a vampire book since twilight i think.. yeah the mortal instruments series have vampires but its not the main thing.. great review
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