Last Sacrifice (Vampire Academy, #6) in SOS: Serious Overload of Series

Jan 10, 2011 The Flooze rated it it was ok

Shelves: glutton_for_punishment, urban-fantasy-paranormal, owned, ya_teen, vanquished_2013

*Contains spoilers for previous books.*

I've been told I'm a wee bit notorious for spoiling myself. No, not with expensive baubles; I'm as stingy as the winter night is long. The accusation is that I have a bad habit of thinking too far ahead, thereby making it very hard to truly surprise me.

So when handed a series most readers admit is filled with clue-by-fours, I look to the characters to inspire delight and devotion...

Yes. Something ranty this way comes.

But first, let's take a look at my notes ...more

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Aug 03, 2010 Thenia rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: series, ya-na, 2021, 2011, paranormal, reviewed, magic, r-ab, vampires, 2014

A good read, wrapping up Rose's story and giving answers to questions left unanswered from the last book. A couple of things were predictable and although I usually enjoy Rose's bravado and jump-first-look-later attitude, she kind of acted like a brat at times, having to have her way or else. Her thoughtlessness was annoying at times, too, as was her not seeing the best solutions even when they were staring her in the face. I agree with Adrian's last speech...

I found the ending a bit abrupt, but ...more

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Aug 31, 2010 Shelleyrae at Book'd Out rated it really liked it

A challenge (SOS Bingo) put me in the position of finally finishing the Vampire Academy series, more to cross it off the list than anything else as it took me quite some time to warm to Rose and company.
Last Sacrifice picks up where Spirit Bound ends, Rose is imprisoned awaiting trial, Dimitri is a figure of suspicion and her friends and family are working frantically to free them both. On the run with Sydney, the pair are frustrated by their exile so Rose decides to investigate the note slippe ...more

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May 07, 2010 Charlotte (Buried in Books) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: vampires, young-adult

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I spent part of this book a bit confused. Because so bloody much happened, it was hard to keep track of everything.

All of Rose's friends know she didn't kill the queen, the question is how are they going to prove it and find out who really did? How are they going to buy the time to find out - well, Lissa could always run for queen.... If only she had another family member out there somewhere so she could legally stand....

After a jailbreak Rose goes on the run - with Dimitri. It was hard to see t I spent part of this book a bit confused. Because so bloody much happened, it was hard to keep track of everything.

All of Rose's friends know she didn't kill the queen, the question is how are they going to prove it and find out who really did? How are they going to buy the time to find out - well, Lissa could always run for queen.... If only she had another family member out there somewhere so she could legally stand....

After a jailbreak Rose goes on the run - with Dimitri. It was hard to see them together at first, especially as Rose thought he only did it because Lissa asked him to, but little by little you could see him thawing out. Accepting that he did still love Rose, hoping that they could have a life together - unfortunately Rose of course still had a boyfriend, but it was never going to work out with Adrian - really, was it? It was always supposed to be Rose and Dimtri, like Edward and Bella - they were meant for each other.

They were always there for each other, knowing that the other was thinking, able to read each others emotions. When Rose talked Dimitri down after he went overkill on a Strigoi, it was perfect - because she knew what he'd been like as a Strigoi, what he was trying to erase. Just like he was there for her after she had killed Victor (I'm sorry, but Robert has to come back after them for that one at some point surely).

I was glad to see Sonya restored (even if it was done by Robert). Glad as well that they were able to talk her into helping them find Lissa's secret sister/brother. Because Rose couldn't really sit around doing nothing, she had to do something to help Lissa in some way. I hope that Lissa will accept Jill as her sister, it's not going to be easy.

Of course there were a few loose ends. I'd like to know what happens to Sydney (guess I'll be reading Bloodlines very soon). I have to hope as well that Adrian gets his HEA at some point. That he becomes the man that Rose believes he can be - with the right woman. How Lissa copes with being Queen - and if there are any little Dragomirs on the horizon.

I'm going to miss Rose and Dimka being the centre of attention though.
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Mar 05, 2013 Marla rated it it was amazing

Shelves: young-adult, mystery, paranormal, zz-team-2013-challenge-wild-blue-d, back-to-back, girl-power, adventure, challenged, made-me-laugh, zz-2013

Wow, thrilling end to one of my favorite series. It's so nice to have Dimitri back from Strigoi-land. Almost all of the loose ends were tied up and Rose was typically Rose. I can't say much more without giving away spoilers, now onto Bloodlines.

Likes:
* Alchemist, Sydney Hale
* Abe, Rose's shifty mafia father, Ibrahim Mazur
* Lissa, Christian and Adrian's Rose-less investigations
SUPER SPOILERS! (view spoiler) ...more

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Dec 22, 2010 Arlene rated it it was amazing

Shelves: vampires, ya, series

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May 17, 2011 Deyara rated it liked it

Shelves: young-adult, char-vampires, ya-romance

Rose annoyed me a lot in this book and I'm glad her life as a main character seems to be over. My beef with her is by no means limited to just her treatment of Adrian amd her unsophisticated interpersonal relations, though those do play a major part! I'm not that fond of Dimitri either, though he as least has some awareness. I quite liked the direction the universe is going (I read Bloodlines first, don't do that as it spoils this book quire heavily) and will continue reading. ...more

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Sep 12, 2010 PM rated it it was amazing

Shelves: paranormal

Loved the book, loved the series. Love this author. I am so glad there will be more. Richelle has agreed to write a short story about Rose and Dimitri and then she has also begun a new series that takes off on the Alchemists and Sidney. Can't wait.

Do not miss this series. Best YA since Twilight. ...more

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