The Ruby Circle: Bloodlines, Book 6

Nichts an der Handlung hat mich wirklich interessiert und das Ende war viel zu kitschig bzw hat mir Sydenys Charakter noch mehr kaputt gemacht, nur noch adrian zählt, sie lebt nur noch für Adrian, eigenständige Person und Ziele? Fehlanzeige. Bis zu fiery heart habe ich die Buchreihe wirklich geliebt, schade das die Geschichte sowie Adrians und Sydenys Beziehung so ins schlechte gezogen worden ist

3 stars for "The Ruby Circle" because it was quite average. First of all, it probably was the shortest book out of the whole Bloodlines series. The ending was kinda rushed (I would have loved to see a certain reaction from certain somebodies, come on! That would have been two extra pages!) And more of a rounded up ending. Else, I believe there will be a sequel series to the sequel series and if there isn't, Richelle shouldn't get my hopes up. Second, I feel like there weren't SO many events? And if, most of them passed as "meh" for me. Okay, there were a few huge plottwists (and that's why I REALLY hope for another bookseries because you can't simply leave it as it is now! NO.) The characters walked in, took the scene in, waved their hands and *badoom*, the evil and hard task was done. So, quite "eeeeh" to read. Third, I REALLY can't stand Adrian and Sydney anymore. They were boring and cheesy and if I have to read one more declaration of undying love for each other, I might puke. I liked them so much better as friends because then they were funny and whatever not. The last 2-3 books got so annoying for me. But I wanted to finish the series because of all the unsolved mysteries. And because of Rose and Dimitri, because they still are my favorite couple in the Vampire Academy world. So, being finished with my rant, I want to add that the book isn't as bad as I might let it sound. I was simply disappointed in how it ended and how all the books summed up to this last one. Like already mentioned above, it's a very average ending, well written no doubt, but not all that majorly exciting.

Okay, I've been avoiding to write this review for a few days now and I think I'm still not completely ready to write it. Honestly, I don't really know what to say. Did I enjoy the book? Yes. Am I sad that the series is over now? Of course. Will I miss the characters? Hell yes! I just ugh. I have so many feels and don't know what to do about them! I loved VA and was sad when Richelle finished it ... but then there was Bloodlines and I even enjoyed it more because it was about Adrian and the people who know me know how I feel about him - I love him to pieces, in case you don't know! - so ughhh. I'm extremely sad that the series if finished now, yes. I already miss Sydrian and I didn't even finish it that long ago ... what am I supposed to do?!? But I need to be completely honest here. I gave it 5 stars because I'm a huge fan of the VA/Bloodlines universe and love all the characters - every one of them means something to me and therefore I just can't rate it any less ... I guess it wouldn't even matter what I'm reading as long as the characters are in the book. However, if I would have rated the book itself, without thinking about my love for the characters and all that, I think I would give it 4 (maybe add a 0.5) stars because I didn't feel it as much as the other books. Don't get me wrong, it was amazing! I enjoyed all the action scenes and also the romantic/love scenes between Sydney and Adrian but all in all ... maybe I expected a bit more? Maybe knowing that it's the last book was the problem. Nevertheless I loved it. I don't know how this review makes sense to anyone but like I mentioned before I have so many feels and can't quite put them in words, I'm sorry. Richelle brought back previous characters (almost everyone we met throughout these 11/12 books and I was so, so happy! Mostly about Dimitri and Rose because ugh, I missed them so much and didn't even realize it until they appeared in the book! I loved that they had a bigger part in this book and also that we get some new information ... some really shocking but actually quite awesome information! I was super surprised but looooved the idea of it! And also the new spirit revelation that is about to change a lot was an added detail and made me even more curious - that and some other unanswered questions also give me hope that someday in the future Richelle might write another spin-off with other characters - I don't even care who it is at this point ... I love them all! And the ending ... oh my god. Thinking back to it now I absolutely adored it! At first I had a different one in mind - something that involved traveling around the world, sightseeing and all that, but the ending we got? Perfection. I just love how everything turned out great for ALL of the characters because they really deserve it - they've been through a lot and now they can finally relax and enjoy live. For now at least. :D I'm going to end this here but let me mention one last thing: It was a pleasure. What a journey ... a brilliant ending to a fantastic series. *sigh* ♥ Everyone hesitating to read VA and/or Bloodlines should definitely give it a try - the characters are amazing and you'll definitely grow to love them as much as I did (hopefully) and in the end you'll find yourself wanting more and more. I hope this won't be the last I read about the world of VA/Bloodlines and these amazing characters! For now ... Bye, bye! ___________________________________________ February 25: SO MANY FEELS. ♥ I actually need a night to think about EVERYTHING but I loved it so, so much. I'm just sad it's over ... at least for now. I still have hope that there might be another spin-off or whatever (thanks to Richelle's acknowledgments)! :D www.aworldbetweenfoldedpages.blogspot.com

Even though i've heard kind of mixed things about this i was happy with the ending and i hope we'll get some more books about these lovely characters some day