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Kindred
What do you do when the one you love is also you worst enemy? Trapped in a destiny she does not want, Cassie finds herself lost and adrift, until he walks into her life, turning it upside down and awakening her in ways that she never dreamed possible.
Cassie is stunned and devastated to learn that she belongs to a long line of vampire slayers known as The Hunters. A murderous rampage by a group of elder vampires has left the Hunter line decimated and the remaining Hunters scattered around the world. With her friends Chris and Melissa’s aid, Cassie struggles to rid the world of the monsters that murdered her parents. Though Cassie knows it is her fate, she chafes against her heritage, and is resentful of the shortened lifespan that has been placed upon her by the circumstances of birth. Struggling to get through every day, Cassie finds herself simply going through the motions of living. That is, until Devon arrives. Tall, dark, and mysterious his arrival turns the school, and Cassie’s life, upside down. Fighting against her fierce attraction to him, and the chaos he represents in her carefully ordered days, she is irresistibly drawn to him. Though worried that what she truly is will place Devon in danger, she is unable to fight her feelings for him. He is the one light, and the only source of hope she has in a world that revolves around death and fear. What she does not know is that Devon has some dark secrets of his own, secrets even more frightening and dangerous than hers. Secrets that threaten to tear them apart forever.
Cassie is stunned and devastated to learn that she belongs to a long line of vampire slayers known as The Hunters. A murderous rampage by a group of elder vampires has left the Hunter line decimated and the remaining Hunters scattered around the world. With her friends Chris and Melissa’s aid, Cassie struggles to rid the world of the monsters that murdered her parents. Though Cassie knows it is her fate, she chafes against her heritage, and is resentful of the shortened lifespan that has been placed upon her by the circumstances of birth. Struggling to get through every day, Cassie finds herself simply going through the motions of living. That is, until Devon arrives. Tall, dark, and mysterious his arrival turns the school, and Cassie’s life, upside down. Fighting against her fierce attraction to him, and the chaos he represents in her carefully ordered days, she is irresistibly drawn to him. Though worried that what she truly is will place Devon in danger, she is unable to fight her feelings for him. He is the one light, and the only source of hope she has in a world that revolves around death and fear. What she does not know is that Devon has some dark secrets of his own, secrets even more frightening and dangerous than hers. Secrets that threaten to tear them apart forever.
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Erica Stevens
44 books2,284 followersErica Stevens is the author of the Captive Series, Coven Series, Kindred Series, Fire & Ice Series, Ravening Series, and the Survivor Chronicles. She enjoys writing young adult, new adult, romance, horror, and science fiction. She also writes adult paranormal romance and historical romance under the pen name, Brenda K. Davies. When not out with friends and family, she is at home with her husband, son, dogs, cat, and horse.
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November 21, 2012
This book was rubbish. I couldn't even finish it and I'll be glad to tell you why. It was endless prattle about the main character's feelings. The first few pages had promise, three people battling two vampires in a cemetary. Wait... that sounds oddly familiar... I can't put my finger on it... Oh! Just like the start to an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
After killing the two vampires, they go to the local teen hotspot where the main character Cassie (who is described to look an awful lot like Sarah Michelle Gellar) sees some guy standing in the shadows (enter Angel) and suddenly she feels whole and her inner turmoil over crap that hasn't been properly explained evaporates. Then it's a couple pages of her panicking. Then more panicking. Then more feelings being descibed. Then more panicking.
I got 40% of the way through the book thinking it might get better. Maybe the author would move away from explaining in detail every single emotion Cassie or Devon felt. It's like, okay! For fu**s sake! I get she's scared for her life to change. I get she's drawn to Devon for NO REASON. It was like the author was seeing how many different ways she could convey the same information over and over again.
The author also lost points for for not knowing the difference between then and than or to and too. If you're going to write a crappy book, at least know basic grammar.
She got props for being an obvious Buffy fan but rewriting something a god like Joss Whedon already did perfectly... BAD! BAD FANGIRL!
After killing the two vampires, they go to the local teen hotspot where the main character Cassie (who is described to look an awful lot like Sarah Michelle Gellar) sees some guy standing in the shadows (enter Angel) and suddenly she feels whole and her inner turmoil over crap that hasn't been properly explained evaporates. Then it's a couple pages of her panicking. Then more panicking. Then more feelings being descibed. Then more panicking.
I got 40% of the way through the book thinking it might get better. Maybe the author would move away from explaining in detail every single emotion Cassie or Devon felt. It's like, okay! For fu**s sake! I get she's scared for her life to change. I get she's drawn to Devon for NO REASON. It was like the author was seeing how many different ways she could convey the same information over and over again.
The author also lost points for for not knowing the difference between then and than or to and too. If you're going to write a crappy book, at least know basic grammar.
She got props for being an obvious Buffy fan but rewriting something a god like Joss Whedon already did perfectly... BAD! BAD FANGIRL!
unable-to-finish
February 9, 2013I couldn't finish this book because the descriptions of the insta-love went on and on and on and on and on. I understood their intense instant love after the first 2 pages of it but the same things were repeatedly said and described over and over. It also seemed like as soon as Devon came into Cassie's life, all talk about being a hunter and the action that went with it just exited the building and in it's place was the above described over-killed love talk.
There was so much lacking in this book. One thing that also bothered me was all the paragraphs about feelings and hardly any actual conversations. In my mind I was screaming for the author to have the characters actually talk to each other.
I don't have a problem with insta-love. It isn't something that irks me. I just wish there would have been less internal dialogue and more... ugh, I believe I'm starting to repeat myself.
It almost felt like a chore after awhile, to get through the inner monologues of Cassie and Devon. This is probably why I can't stand to read books that are written as journal entries.
There was so much lacking in this book. One thing that also bothered me was all the paragraphs about feelings and hardly any actual conversations. In my mind I was screaming for the author to have the characters actually talk to each other.
I don't have a problem with insta-love. It isn't something that irks me. I just wish there would have been less internal dialogue and more... ugh, I believe I'm starting to repeat myself.
It almost felt like a chore after awhile, to get through the inner monologues of Cassie and Devon. This is probably why I can't stand to read books that are written as journal entries.
June 9, 2013
I read and absolutely loved “The Captive Series” by Erica Stevens so I decided to give “The Kindred Series” a try. I must start off by saying that the book has a great story line and I love the characters. However, a lot of things in this book were repetitive; Cassie’s feeling for Devon, his feelings for her and the need for her to cry which seems like every 10 minutes. I still find myself liking Cassie’s character because she started off so strong, it’s just that when Devon came into her life she lost all of her strength, so it’s there she just needs to grab a hold of it. It seems like just when everything stopped being repetitive the book ended and the ending was great. It ended leaving me wanting more but I feel stuck because if the second book is as repetitive as the first, I don’t think it’s worth reading but then at the same time I would like to know what happens between the characters in the book. The second book might be the one to hook me, sweep me off my feet and blow me away.
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January 7, 2013
WOW. I had mixed feelings going into this book, but let me tell you, it was definitely worth it. The beginning pulls you in as it shows the beginning of Cassie's Vampire Hunting life. I especially liked the epilogue. It did a fantastic job of introducing us to the story and what was happening.
I also really liked the relationship between Devon and Cassie. In the beginning I thought this story was going to mainly be based on the "love at first sight" aspect. Which it sort of did, but what I really liked about the way Erica Stevens wrote it was tha, even though Cassie and Devon were immediately attracted to each other, they didn't just rush right into their relationship. It took an honest amount of time for them to start being together on a regular basis they didn't even rush I to their first kiss. as long as you don't count the dream they shared, but technically, that WAS a dream.
I liked how we knew both points of view in the story as well and how a few of the characters exuberated special "gifts." I felt that Devon really grew throughout the story as well. In the beginning he seemed a little indifferent, but by the end he really showed all his love for Cassie and how he would never let her get hurt. It kept my own heart thumping as I read the end and couldn't bear to put the book down.
In some ways this book was relatively similar to the Twilight saga. But I must say, I am a fan of the Twilight series! Melissa reminded me of Alice, for sure, and some of the plot was very similar between the two. But Kindred definitely had its own twists and turns that I loved. Cassie being a kickass heroine was diffinetely one of them. In many stories the author doesnt always approach the topic of their character, especially a "human", accepting death. hearing at how well Cassie accepted her short life really shook me as well. i could never imagine knowing that you only had a short time to live, let alone accept it so easily. She was strong and able to hold her own. I liked the fact that she was labeled the strongest fighter. She did annoy me at times though when I would label her as, emotionally unstable, but she definitely pulled herself back together and became badass.
The end was a HUGE cliffhanger if you ask me. Devon true, pure love for Cassie definitely showed, and it made my heart squeeze. I could actually feel his fear of possibly losing her. My heart seriously started to race. He was just so sweet.
Overall, great book! I can't wait to read the next!
I also really liked the relationship between Devon and Cassie. In the beginning I thought this story was going to mainly be based on the "love at first sight" aspect. Which it sort of did, but what I really liked about the way Erica Stevens wrote it was tha, even though Cassie and Devon were immediately attracted to each other, they didn't just rush right into their relationship. It took an honest amount of time for them to start being together on a regular basis they didn't even rush I to their first kiss. as long as you don't count the dream they shared, but technically, that WAS a dream.
I liked how we knew both points of view in the story as well and how a few of the characters exuberated special "gifts." I felt that Devon really grew throughout the story as well. In the beginning he seemed a little indifferent, but by the end he really showed all his love for Cassie and how he would never let her get hurt. It kept my own heart thumping as I read the end and couldn't bear to put the book down.
In some ways this book was relatively similar to the Twilight saga. But I must say, I am a fan of the Twilight series! Melissa reminded me of Alice, for sure, and some of the plot was very similar between the two. But Kindred definitely had its own twists and turns that I loved. Cassie being a kickass heroine was diffinetely one of them. In many stories the author doesnt always approach the topic of their character, especially a "human", accepting death. hearing at how well Cassie accepted her short life really shook me as well. i could never imagine knowing that you only had a short time to live, let alone accept it so easily. She was strong and able to hold her own. I liked the fact that she was labeled the strongest fighter. She did annoy me at times though when I would label her as, emotionally unstable, but she definitely pulled herself back together and became badass.
The end was a HUGE cliffhanger if you ask me. Devon true, pure love for Cassie definitely showed, and it made my heart squeeze. I could actually feel his fear of possibly losing her. My heart seriously started to race. He was just so sweet.
Overall, great book! I can't wait to read the next!
October 31, 2012
Wow. This was terrible, and I'm sad about that, because Erica Stevens's other series is so good.
There were quite a few things that drove me crazy about this. To vs. too was one of them and possessives being used instead of plurals was another. I don't understand why this is so hard.
Another thing that drove me crazy is that this story was needlessly drawn out as the characters continually went over and over the same feelings in every chapter. Sometimes the same things were stated in slightly different ways in adjoining paragraphs. Very annoying. 255 pages really could have been 100 pages.
For a group of vampire Hunters (not Hunter's, Erica), there was surprisingly little action. I would've loved to have seen Cassie's grandmother fend off an attack, or seen Chris's mom embarrass him somehow. This is a show versus tell problem. The author tells us, but neglects to show us. The book would be stronger if there were more actions instead of feelings.
I won't be continuing this series. I really don't care if Devon changes Cassie into a vampire, I don't care if they kill Julian, and I especially don't care whether Marcy lives or dies. Nice try, but not good enough for publishing. Good thing it was free. It definitely isn't good enough to pay for.
There were quite a few things that drove me crazy about this. To vs. too was one of them and possessives being used instead of plurals was another. I don't understand why this is so hard.
Another thing that drove me crazy is that this story was needlessly drawn out as the characters continually went over and over the same feelings in every chapter. Sometimes the same things were stated in slightly different ways in adjoining paragraphs. Very annoying. 255 pages really could have been 100 pages.
For a group of vampire Hunters (not Hunter's, Erica), there was surprisingly little action. I would've loved to have seen Cassie's grandmother fend off an attack, or seen Chris's mom embarrass him somehow. This is a show versus tell problem. The author tells us, but neglects to show us. The book would be stronger if there were more actions instead of feelings.
I won't be continuing this series. I really don't care if Devon changes Cassie into a vampire, I don't care if they kill Julian, and I especially don't care whether Marcy lives or dies. Nice try, but not good enough for publishing. Good thing it was free. It definitely isn't good enough to pay for.
abandoned
November 1, 2012I tried, but I can't. I hate to judge a book so soon, but so far it hasn't held my attention, and I find myself focusing on the awkward writing instead of what's actually going on. Thank goodness this one was free!
May 7, 2013
Buffy the vampire slayer meets Twilight. Cassie lost her parents at a young age to the vampires. Now along with her two best friends she’s a vampire hunter from a long line of slayers. Unlike Melissa and Chris who have no issues killing vampires for Cassie it’s different. She’s a tough girl who has her own issues and deals with life day by day. Suddenly she sets eyes on Devon a stranger she finds herself inexplicitly drawn to.
Cassie decides to give it a chance seeing what happens with Devon. Her friend Chris who can read people can’t get anything from him but Melissa is positive when she had a vision of him coming and can sense how he feels about Cassie. However her love life will have to wait as something dark and evil is stalking them in the darkness. The group suspects it’s an elder vampire will they be able to keep everyone safe and not be killed by the elder?
I had a hard time getting into Kindred it’s been on my kindle forever because it was a freebie and I love the beautiful cover. I didn’t connect with Cassie at first she kind of frustrated me but she won me over. I think the way the author creates the hunters is unique and the vampires are just that but Devon is special. Overall the story wasn’t bad it’s like I said before very Buffy the vampire slayer meets twilight. I was always curious to see how this combo would work out and for the story it did work. The book starts out a little cheesy but gets better as you progress by the end I was sold. I will keep my eyes open for the next one.
Cassie decides to give it a chance seeing what happens with Devon. Her friend Chris who can read people can’t get anything from him but Melissa is positive when she had a vision of him coming and can sense how he feels about Cassie. However her love life will have to wait as something dark and evil is stalking them in the darkness. The group suspects it’s an elder vampire will they be able to keep everyone safe and not be killed by the elder?
I had a hard time getting into Kindred it’s been on my kindle forever because it was a freebie and I love the beautiful cover. I didn’t connect with Cassie at first she kind of frustrated me but she won me over. I think the way the author creates the hunters is unique and the vampires are just that but Devon is special. Overall the story wasn’t bad it’s like I said before very Buffy the vampire slayer meets twilight. I was always curious to see how this combo would work out and for the story it did work. The book starts out a little cheesy but gets better as you progress by the end I was sold. I will keep my eyes open for the next one.
July 31, 2013
OMGGGGG!
So I read the first four books in two days and I'm completely speechless. This series starts of mediocre. After read the first I book I actually contemplated not reading the rest cus I'm really not into the whole Iove at first sight and then I can't breath without you and then I will die for you. All of that in just the first two meeting of the leads and it is waaaay to blurghhhh for me! BUT cus it's the summer and i am ultra bored i soldiered on! And you know what I am so glad I did! The series actually just got better and better. Plot become very interesting and I absolutely loved how cassies and Julian's relationship developed. It was soooo sweet! I can't wait for the final book! Eeeee I'm really excited! I hope cassie is still alive!!
In comparison to the captured series this starts slow but becomes amazing where as the other series I found started off amazing but lost its steam towards the end!
Anyway off to bed now! I stayed up to finished the book. Let me know what u guys think! Toodles!!
So I read the first four books in two days and I'm completely speechless. This series starts of mediocre. After read the first I book I actually contemplated not reading the rest cus I'm really not into the whole Iove at first sight and then I can't breath without you and then I will die for you. All of that in just the first two meeting of the leads and it is waaaay to blurghhhh for me! BUT cus it's the summer and i am ultra bored i soldiered on! And you know what I am so glad I did! The series actually just got better and better. Plot become very interesting and I absolutely loved how cassies and Julian's relationship developed. It was soooo sweet! I can't wait for the final book! Eeeee I'm really excited! I hope cassie is still alive!!
In comparison to the captured series this starts slow but becomes amazing where as the other series I found started off amazing but lost its steam towards the end!
Anyway off to bed now! I stayed up to finished the book. Let me know what u guys think! Toodles!!
January 13, 2013
After reading THE CAPTIVE SERIES and THE RAVENING SERIES, I knew I couldn't stay away from THE KINDRED SERIES.
This book is so good. I was hooked from page 1.
As I was reading, I kept thinking it was a lot like BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (the movie),THE SECRET CIRCLE (tv show), and TWILIGHT. This is in no way an insult to Erica Stevens, because I love all 3 of those.
This is a very engrossing read. Erica Stevens is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors.
I highly recommend you read book #1, KINDRED, in THE KINDRED SERIES. Now onto book #2, Ashes.
This book is so good. I was hooked from page 1.
As I was reading, I kept thinking it was a lot like BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER (the movie),THE SECRET CIRCLE (tv show), and TWILIGHT. This is in no way an insult to Erica Stevens, because I love all 3 of those.
This is a very engrossing read. Erica Stevens is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors.
I highly recommend you read book #1, KINDRED, in THE KINDRED SERIES. Now onto book #2, Ashes.
August 13, 2016
Incredibly cliche YA that reads like a novelisation of Buffy the vampire slayer without the charm and humour of the TV series. Buffy (I mean Cassie) discovers she is from a line of vampire slayers (Hunters). She doesnt want to be a hunter but reluctantly does her duty. When tortured vampire Angel (oops that was Devon) arrives in town they fall into the ridiculously unromantic insta-love we are usually forced to suffer in the majority of YA novels. Cassie is whiny and weepy. Best friend Melissa with future seeing powers is smug and annoying. Devon is stalkery and boring. The only character I liked was Chris.
December 19, 2016
I love the build up before the big reveal and this book had a HUGE build up. Then the cliffhanger had me scrambling for the next book.
I love the connection between the two characters. It's so consuming.
A great start to a series. Can't get enough of it!
I love the connection between the two characters. It's so consuming.
A great start to a series. Can't get enough of it!
February 21, 2016
how can you be disappointed if you had no expectations
September 1, 2015
Note: Originally posted on One Grain of Sand - 31/08/2015.
Kindred is a young adult paranormal romance, written by Erica Stevens. It centres around the life of Cassandra Fairmont, one of the last vampire hunters on the planet, as she attempts to balance life, love, obligation… and high school. Wait, why does that sound so familiar?
It’s clear to see that Kindred is not the book for me, and while I'm sure many people will enjoy the forbidden love between Cassandra and Devon, I know that most people will not. If you're looking for a story like the one that was initially promised in both the blurb, and the opening of this review, I'm sad to report that you will not find it in this book.
Kindred is a young adult paranormal romance, written by Erica Stevens. It centres around the life of Cassandra Fairmont, one of the last vampire hunters on the planet, as she attempts to balance life, love, obligation… and high school. Wait, why does that sound so familiar?
It’s clear to see that Kindred is not the book for me, and while I'm sure many people will enjoy the forbidden love between Cassandra and Devon, I know that most people will not. If you're looking for a story like the one that was initially promised in both the blurb, and the opening of this review, I'm sad to report that you will not find it in this book.
July 27, 2013
I am a raving fanatic of the author’s other vampire series, The Captive, as demonstrated by my gushing reviews and numerous random mentions. While waiting for the finale of The Captive, I needed something to keep me occupied, so decided to give The Kindred a shot. While I detected a number of similarities, there were many differences and it is quite clear that the two series are unrelated. I gobbled up the four published books over a single four-day marathon and I am now yearning for the fifth and final!
The plot:
Quick, concise, and clean, this storyline is to-the-point and moves along swiftly. It was interesting to see the dual perspective of Devon and Cassie as they each harbored their secrets with no idea who or what the other was. There were a number of intense fight scenes that were icing on the cake for me, in addition to plenty of “aww” moments worthy of re-reading.
The characters:
Cassie is a caring, selfless girl who wants to do the right thing, but can be a bit hot-headed when provoked. She is strong, determined, but reluctantly accepts her duty as a Hunter and the short lifespan that comes with it. She has no plans for children, romance, college, or a future of any kind because she believes she won’t live to see it. Then enters Devon and he becomes something she wants to live for, but at the same time wants to protect him from her lifestyle.
Unbeknownst to Cassie, Devon has been immersed in the world of vampirism since the early fourteenth century and gleefully partook in the debaucheries typical of his kind until just over a hundred and fifty years ago. Devon senses an immediate connection to Cassie, but tries to stay away at first because he believes that she is blissfully ignorant of the world of vampires. Devon has a certain amount of self-loathing and regret coupled with a desire for redemption that I found very compelling. His asceticism and how he puts Cassie first made for a memorable and empathetic character.
The villain here was in hiding until the end, so I shan’t discuss him/her for fear of spoilers!
There were other characters, including Chris, Cassie’s best friend; Melissa, another Hunter girl; Lily, Cassie’s grandmother; and Luther, the man responsible for training and mentoring Cassie, Chris, and Melissa in their roles as Hunters. The other characters had less screen time than Cassie and Devon, but the author still manages to make them multi-dimensional and layered.
As I said, I sprinted over to the Kindle Store immediately after finishing this to snap up the next book. I highly recommend this series to fans of Upper YA Paranormal Romance, Vampire Romance, and people who like their love stories seasoned with fight scenes and mystery.
Note- This book is also always free on Amazon! Download here: http://www.amazon.com/Kindred-Book-on...
The plot:
Quick, concise, and clean, this storyline is to-the-point and moves along swiftly. It was interesting to see the dual perspective of Devon and Cassie as they each harbored their secrets with no idea who or what the other was. There were a number of intense fight scenes that were icing on the cake for me, in addition to plenty of “aww” moments worthy of re-reading.
The characters:
Cassie is a caring, selfless girl who wants to do the right thing, but can be a bit hot-headed when provoked. She is strong, determined, but reluctantly accepts her duty as a Hunter and the short lifespan that comes with it. She has no plans for children, romance, college, or a future of any kind because she believes she won’t live to see it. Then enters Devon and he becomes something she wants to live for, but at the same time wants to protect him from her lifestyle.
Unbeknownst to Cassie, Devon has been immersed in the world of vampirism since the early fourteenth century and gleefully partook in the debaucheries typical of his kind until just over a hundred and fifty years ago. Devon senses an immediate connection to Cassie, but tries to stay away at first because he believes that she is blissfully ignorant of the world of vampires. Devon has a certain amount of self-loathing and regret coupled with a desire for redemption that I found very compelling. His asceticism and how he puts Cassie first made for a memorable and empathetic character.
The villain here was in hiding until the end, so I shan’t discuss him/her for fear of spoilers!
There were other characters, including Chris, Cassie’s best friend; Melissa, another Hunter girl; Lily, Cassie’s grandmother; and Luther, the man responsible for training and mentoring Cassie, Chris, and Melissa in their roles as Hunters. The other characters had less screen time than Cassie and Devon, but the author still manages to make them multi-dimensional and layered.
As I said, I sprinted over to the Kindle Store immediately after finishing this to snap up the next book. I highly recommend this series to fans of Upper YA Paranormal Romance, Vampire Romance, and people who like their love stories seasoned with fight scenes and mystery.
Note- This book is also always free on Amazon! Download here: http://www.amazon.com/Kindred-Book-on...
October 11, 2012
Having read her Captive series, I thought I would give this one a shot. Thrust into a world she never knew existed Cassie finds out her parents were slaughtered and she is a vampire hunter. With her two close friends Chris and Melissa and their Guardian Luther, they train and kill rogue vampires in their town. Cassie hates her life and feels empty wishing she could be someone else, then Devon walks into her life and she feels like she is in way over her head. Walking around like a zombie is no longer an option as she is falling for him though she is fighting against losing her control over her emotions. Devon is different, worldly even and he seems just as drawn to her though all the girls in school vie for his attention. She does not realise he is a vampire and the enemy though he is an outcast himself yet she cannot stay away. They are both keeping secrets and must fight to be together and overcome their pasts if they have any hope of staying together. This book was slow in places with not enough action for me yet I persisted. At times I felt there was too much time spent on describing everything down to the last leaf on the ground but the second book is definitely action packed.
December 21, 2012
This was a quick enjoyable read. It is sort of a twist between Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Twilight; that could be a plus if you like those, but it can also be an annoyance if you don't like similarities between stories. I don't mind that sort of thing; sometimes it's nice to get a different twist on things.
Although I wasn't really bothered by it, there was a lot of constant obsessing by the main characters with how much the were drawn to the other and how much it bothered them to be away from the other; I could see how some people may be annoyed by that. So if you are one of those people who doesn't like to be bothered too much with how hopelessly obsessed the characters are with one another, then this is not the book for you. Since I don't mind the obsessions as long as they go along with a good story, I enjoyed the book.
Overall, I was content with the story, and I look forward to continuing the series.
Although I wasn't really bothered by it, there was a lot of constant obsessing by the main characters with how much the were drawn to the other and how much it bothered them to be away from the other; I could see how some people may be annoyed by that. So if you are one of those people who doesn't like to be bothered too much with how hopelessly obsessed the characters are with one another, then this is not the book for you. Since I don't mind the obsessions as long as they go along with a good story, I enjoyed the book.
Overall, I was content with the story, and I look forward to continuing the series.
July 10, 2013
Though I did enjoy this read, it almost felt as if it was a first book cut into half. The more interesting parts do not start happening till about 70-80% into the book. Granted, we get to know the characters fairly well, I think, but the whole "love at first" feeling/sight and everything threw it off for me. It would have been great if it wasn't for that. The book does need to be edited. There are commas where there shouldn't be, missing commas, etc.
Am I going to read the 2nd one? Yes, because I want to know what happens next in the book that seems like it was split into two to make the series longer (or something like that).
The book was free, I can't complain about that. It was pretty good and free. I hope the second book doesn't have the character crying all the time or having completely obsessed thoughts/feelings. I am hoping for more action, interest, and for it to keep me glued to the book.
Am I going to read the 2nd one? Yes, because I want to know what happens next in the book that seems like it was split into two to make the series longer (or something like that).
The book was free, I can't complain about that. It was pretty good and free. I hope the second book doesn't have the character crying all the time or having completely obsessed thoughts/feelings. I am hoping for more action, interest, and for it to keep me glued to the book.
August 16, 2012
I actually enjoyed this book. Cassie is a unique character and we must not forget Devon or the strong bond between Melissa and Chris. Cassie seems to be the typical practical kind of high school student that really don't care about all the drama and stuff except for her responsibilities regardless of how hard they may be... This is a nice clean (so far) story of love, friendship, and some kick a** heroins and hero. There are a lot of feelings/emotions repeated throughout the storyline but hey...it's either not enough or too much so in this case I can't complain :-)
I love my romance stories but find that some times I just enjoy reading a nice YA romance book as well. I would recommend this series as a read to anyone.
I love my romance stories but find that some times I just enjoy reading a nice YA romance book as well. I would recommend this series as a read to anyone.
April 5, 2013
3.5 starts. I had just finished Ravenous by the same author and really did not like it. I didn't realize this was the same author until I looked to see what the sequel to this book was. I am just glad this one was much better. I bought the instant love in this book for some reason. Most authors don't pull it off, but I did really like this one. The one big annoyance I had was with the ending. So Cassie runs off into the woods with the evil in it and her two vampire hunters don't go after her to help? I mean the entire time she and Devon are fighting they are no where. I kept expecting them to come in at any moment and help out but nope. Nothing. It was strange - why would they just leave her to die? They only came at the very last second after everything is almost over. Odd.
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March 17, 2013
Really enjoyed. Although a lot of phrases were repeated several times. And not just phrases but several sentences. I kept feeling as though I had accidentally changed the page. Other than this the only thing I didn't love was that Cassie and Devon have these very strong feelings and connection but it isn't explained. Is there a reason for this? And why don't they ever talk about it? Perhaps these will be answered in the next book. If you can get past these things and the Buffy scene in the beginning I think you will enjoy it.
July 13, 2013
I have to start off by saying that the beginning of the book was a but extreme and intense. The immediate connection Cassie felt for Devon was a bit far fetched. I try to imagine that in another book it will explain this a little better. I enjoyed this fantasy world. I enjoyed meeting the hunters. Although I feel pity for all three of them.
The ending left me desperate for the second book. I can't imagine what Chris, Melissa, and Luthur are thinking. I am glad however that Cassie knows the truth about Devon.
The ending left me desperate for the second book. I can't imagine what Chris, Melissa, and Luthur are thinking. I am glad however that Cassie knows the truth about Devon.
November 30, 2016
Kindred was interesting I love the Vampire Hunters and their story and how Devon comes into it and none of them know he is a Vampire how is he able to hide his true self from them how can he fall in love with a Vampire Hunter oh its a tangled web with some awesome fire bombs thrown onto it as well and then you add in High School teen drama and angst then you get a seriously wonderful read with a cliffhanger ending that makes you want to start the next book straight away don't worry about sleeping until you have read every Erica Stevens book published lol
October 25, 2012
Cassie finds herself caught in a world where she is one of the last vampire slayers and finds herself falling for her enemy.
This is a great YA read, reminds me of Buffy, the Vampire Slayer, although I prefer Cassie. The writing flowed and the characters came alive. Cassie and Devon, a great team!
This is a great YA read, reminds me of Buffy, the Vampire Slayer, although I prefer Cassie. The writing flowed and the characters came alive. Cassie and Devon, a great team!
May 26, 2017
Adding a review for this as I've rated it without a review.
A lot of things have happened since. 2014 Was a very hard year for myself so all the reviews are showing up on the same date. I can't explain why they are, if the ratings are justice or accurate I can also not say when I truly read these. I'm just going to say 2014 on the same day added just to keep the year right if not the month...
A lot of things have happened since. 2014 Was a very hard year for myself so all the reviews are showing up on the same date. I can't explain why they are, if the ratings are justice or accurate I can also not say when I truly read these. I'm just going to say 2014 on the same day added just to keep the year right if not the month...
May 11, 2013
My excuse for reading this book was because it was free. I had a feeling it would be bad by the unoriginal plot alone, but sometimes authors surprise me. Not in this case though, the plot was bad and the writing was bad.
August 13, 2013
A UFYAPR, (thats a urban fantasy, young adult, paranormal romance). I found this book alright, not amazing. I do plan on reading the next in the series as the book ends on a cliffhanger but i am not in a great rush to do so.
March 12, 2020
Not typical vampire
Vampires are so overdone these days but I found an enjoyment of this story that I hadn't had in a while. Although Cassie seemed to become dependant on Devon very quickly, it fit the story so well that it didn't annoy me.
Vampires are so overdone these days but I found an enjoyment of this story that I hadn't had in a while. Although Cassie seemed to become dependant on Devon very quickly, it fit the story so well that it didn't annoy me.
January 15, 2013
All I have to say is that the two love birds said, maybe, two distinct phrases to each other.
Cassie: "Devon" and "I'm fine".
Devon: "Cassie" and "growl".
Oh, the romance.
Cassie: "Devon" and "I'm fine".
Devon: "Cassie" and "growl".
Oh, the romance.
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