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Far too often, YA novels lauded for their 'strong female characters' have me throwing the book across the room in frustration and asking, loudly and rhetorically, "IN WHAT UNIVERSE?"

Not THE IMMORTAL RULES.

Allison Sekemoto is a human living in a city ruled by vampires. A wall separates them from zombies ("rabids") roaming just outside the city limits. There are two kinds of humans in Allie's world: those that go willingly as feudal slaves and get fed in exchange for the tithes of their blood, and those who live off the grid, forced to scavenge in the ruins of civilization for food, shelter, and comfort. Allie was a member of the latter group, until a terrible accident results in her near-death, and she's forced to become what she hates in order to survive.

It's difficult to say too much more without spoiling anything, and this is a book that really should be read knowing as little as possible. In a way, it's a lot like ANGELFALL, in the sense that it's a post-apocalyptic world filled with paranormal characters, and a butt-kicking Asian girl who wields a sword. I actually like THE IMMORTAL RULES a lot better, though, as Allie is far more likable, the world-building is much more consistent, and the love interests - Ezekiel and, I suspect, Kanin - are much nicer, and more interesting, than the angel dude was in ANGELFALL.

I really can't wait to read the next book (which I own- what would I do if I didn't? Cry, probably). I'm really, really trying hard to be rational and explain my love for this book without spoiling the story or screaming nonsensically in all caps, and it's SO HARD, oh my god. The heroes and villains were handled with equal care, and the world was convincingly grim. I read this pretty much in a single sitting, putting it down only to eat, drink, and occasionally rest my eyes. This is such a good story and if you're a fan of dystopian novels like THE HUNGER GAMES or vampires, you should read this.

5 out of 5 stars


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The Immortal Rules Blood of Eden Julie Kagawa Books Reviews

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Merciless and intense, THE IMMORTAL RULES spins a story about a girl who was once human but now as a monster is forced to realign her view and place in the dark, crumbling world around her. Read this epic dystopian tale about what it means to survive and what it means to be human. For even vampires were human once.

This was absolutely unlike any vampire story I’ve ever read or seen. It was absolutely fantastic with the vampire lore (it stayed pretty true to the original/classic vampire legends) but didn’t get too hung up on the vampires themselves so much as the story focused on survival and what it costs.

Bloody, dark, action-packed, constantly evolving and twisting, there are characters you will love and characters you will hate and deaths will come from both sides. Just remember that this is Allie’s story and it is a story about survival. She will always choose to live, but at what cost will she pay to stay?

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(Note this review is for the audiobook version.)

Had I come across The Immortal Rules on my own, chances are that I would not have purchased it due to a few key elements YA, vampire, love story, dystopian future. I've read too many not-great things with similar elements to want to seek them out any longer. However, one of my lovely readers inadvertently recommended this book to me, stating that if someone liked The Immortal Rules, they would like my little book. Naturally, I had to see for myself.

I'm SO glad I did! You know how some stories stay with you even after you read the final word? Yeah, this is one of them. The story is told from the POV of Allison, a 19 year-old girl living in a "vampire city," surviving by the skin of her teeth in a brutal, dystopian future. Events occur, and she is transformed into the thing she hates most of all a vampire. More events occur, and she finds herself trying to blend in with a small band of human pilgrims searching for their promised land.

The characters feel genuine, each with their own strengths, weaknesses, goals and attitudes. I loved Allison, our narrator. She was scrappy, smart, and almost painfully pragmatic at times, (I mean that in a good way!), but she grew and developed as the story progressed. Kanin, Allison's vampire "teacher," was fascinating in a cold, almost Spock-like manner. (I won't say more for fear of spoilers. ;) Zeke, the "love interest" of the story, has his own agenda and his own arc, which is beautifully done. His and Allison's friendship-turned-relationship had me wringing my hands, dying to know "what happens next?!"

A big part of this story revolves around Allison learning to control the "demon" within, ie the predatory vampire. Zeke plays a huge role in that. It's lovely - in a sort of heartbreaking way - to watch Allison struggle with her conflicting "hungers."

For the most part, the baddies in the story are slightly one-dimensional, but I think it's because they don't get much screen time. There is a very gray character named Jeb who could be considered an antagonist at times, though his motives are clear and completely understandable. Most villains think they are the heroes of their own stories anyway. I wouldn't call Jeb an antagonist, per say; he's much more nuanced than that. In any case, he was intriguing to watch. (Though there were times I wanted to smack him!)

Moving onto the worldbuilding, I was riveted by the descriptions of this bleak future, where a "rabid virus" has knocked out the majority of the human population. So, not only do vampires want to eat humans, but former-humans-turned-rabid also want to eat humans. I liked the third party angle; it wasn't just "vampires vs. humans." That conflict brought more depth to the story and the characters, and made for some exciting reading.

Kagawa's take on vampires was fantastic. She blended a mix of common legends and some of (I believe) her own ideas to create something fresh, interesting, and wholly believable. (I'm already writing fanfiction in my head!)

WRT the audiobook, Therese Plummer did a phenomenal job, not just with Allison's voice, but with every voice - even the men. (That can be hit or miss, sometimes.) I particularly loved the resonance in Kanin's dialog.

Overall, I could tell that so much love, care, and devotion went into this work. It was a joy to read. (Or...listen to, I guess!) Do yourself a favor and read this book!
Far too often, YA novels lauded for their 'strong female characters' have me throwing the book across the room in frustration and asking, loudly and rhetorically, "IN WHAT UNIVERSE?"

Not THE IMMORTAL RULES.

Allison Sekemoto is a human living in a city ruled by vampires. A wall separates them from zombies ("rabids") roaming just outside the city limits. There are two kinds of humans in Allie's world those that go willingly as feudal slaves and get fed in exchange for the tithes of their blood, and those who live off the grid, forced to scavenge in the ruins of civilization for food, shelter, and comfort. Allie was a member of the latter group, until a terrible accident results in her near-death, and she's forced to become what she hates in order to survive.

It's difficult to say too much more without spoiling anything, and this is a book that really should be read knowing as little as possible. In a way, it's a lot like ANGELFALL, in the sense that it's a post-apocalyptic world filled with paranormal characters, and a butt-kicking Asian girl who wields a sword. I actually like THE IMMORTAL RULES a lot better, though, as Allie is far more likable, the world-building is much more consistent, and the love interests - Ezekiel and, I suspect, Kanin - are much nicer, and more interesting, than the angel dude was in ANGELFALL.

I really can't wait to read the next book (which I own- what would I do if I didn't? Cry, probably). I'm really, really trying hard to be rational and explain my love for this book without spoiling the story or screaming nonsensically in all caps, and it's SO HARD, oh my god. The heroes and villains were handled with equal care, and the world was convincingly grim. I read this pretty much in a single sitting, putting it down only to eat, drink, and occasionally rest my eyes. This is such a good story and if you're a fan of dystopian novels like THE HUNGER GAMES or vampires, you should read this.

5 out of 5 stars