Drink, Slay, Love by Sarah Beth Durst
Published September 13th, 2011 by Margaret K. McElderry (S&S)
Hardcover, 385 pages
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Published September 13th, 2011 by Margaret K. McElderry (S&S)
Hardcover, 385 pages
Source: Publisher/Author for honest review
Sarah Beth Durst on:
Twitter-Website-Facebook-Blog
Buy Drink, Slay, Love on:
Amazon-B&N-The Book Depository
Pearl is a sixteen-year-old vampire... fond of blood, allergic to sunlight, and mostly evil... until the night a sparkly unicorn stabs her through the heart with his horn. Oops.
Her family thinks she was attacked by a vampire hunter (because, obviously, unicorns don't exist), and they're shocked she survived. They're even more shocked when Pearl discovers she can now withstand the sun. But they quickly find a way to make use of her new talent. The Vampire King of New England has chosen Pearl's family to host his feast. If Pearl enrolls in high school, she can make lots of human friends and lure them to the King's feast -- as the entrees.
The only problem? Pearl's starting to feel the twinges of a conscience. How can she serve up her new friends—especially the cute guy who makes her fangs ache—to be slaughtered? Then again, she's definitely dead if she lets down her family. What's a sunlight-loving vamp to do?-from Goodreads
Jasmine:
Want to know what I'm most looking for in my reading selections?
Originality.
I feel like lately I've been reading the same books over and over again, just with different characters. It starts to get old after awhile. That's why when a book comes along with something new and exciting, it's like a breath of fresh air.
That's what Drink, Slay, Love was for me. It was a paranormal book, but sometimes it read like a contemporary. There were things I wasn't suspecting and characters I loved and hated.
Pearl was a very different kind of vampire. In the beginning she felt no remorse for anything she did. This was her lifestyle and she was happy about it. Humans were just snacks to her, yet she was still so likeable. Usually when I read books about vampires either they hate themselves for being what they are, or they are so terrible that they're the bad guys. Pearl was truly unique. She becomes even MORE unique throughout the story, but of course, I won't spoil anything for you. :)
Then there's the humor...There was talk of Snuggies, Twilight, Molly Ringwald movies...and I'm sure even more than I can remember. It was light, but still had that edge of danger as Pearl and her new friends tried to save the day.
All in all, Drink, Slay, Love was a great addition to my shelves and suggest anyone who loves paranormal, but wants something with a twist to pick it up!
Oh, and PS- There are unicorns...and talk of pooping rainbows.
Originality.
I feel like lately I've been reading the same books over and over again, just with different characters. It starts to get old after awhile. That's why when a book comes along with something new and exciting, it's like a breath of fresh air.
That's what Drink, Slay, Love was for me. It was a paranormal book, but sometimes it read like a contemporary. There were things I wasn't suspecting and characters I loved and hated.
Pearl was a very different kind of vampire. In the beginning she felt no remorse for anything she did. This was her lifestyle and she was happy about it. Humans were just snacks to her, yet she was still so likeable. Usually when I read books about vampires either they hate themselves for being what they are, or they are so terrible that they're the bad guys. Pearl was truly unique. She becomes even MORE unique throughout the story, but of course, I won't spoil anything for you. :)
Then there's the humor...There was talk of Snuggies, Twilight, Molly Ringwald movies...and I'm sure even more than I can remember. It was light, but still had that edge of danger as Pearl and her new friends tried to save the day.
All in all, Drink, Slay, Love was a great addition to my shelves and suggest anyone who loves paranormal, but wants something with a twist to pick it up!
Oh, and PS- There are unicorns...and talk of pooping rainbows.
★★★★☆
I'd like to thank Sarah Beth Durst and Simon & Schuster for the review copy!
Aah, I think is going to be the next book that I buy for myself! I've been wanting to read it for a while now, but your review reminded me! I was sold at Snuggies, Twilight and Molly Ringwald! Ahaha! :)
ReplyDeleteLiza @ Book Crook Liza
Great review, I totally want to read this! I agree, so many books lately (I've especially noticed with YA) are repetitive and just variations on the same story. I'm craving originality too.
ReplyDeletei am just DYING for an original book. THIS TOTALLY SOUNDS GREAT!! seriously, is it still on netgalley? i must go request if so.
ReplyDeletePooping rainbows?! I have to check this one out. All I've heard are good things about this one. After reading your review, I'm definitely going to check it out. Thanks for the fabulous review!
ReplyDeleteI read a little bit of this book, but didn't have a chance to finish it. Glad to hear you enjoyed it! I must get a copy soon. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat review! I'm really looking forward to reading this!
ReplyDeleteI have heard really good things about this one. I'm looking forward to reading it also the cover is really nice in real life.
ReplyDeleteI love it when books can be described as a breath of fresh air! Always good to hear.
ReplyDeleteAlso, talk of Molly Ringwald movies? I'm sold! :)
I am soooo dying to read this one! It's at the top of my wishlist!!!
ReplyDeleteYAY!! Another great review. I loved this book and loved the whole were-Unicorn not being A cheesy thing ;D
ReplyDeleteGreat Review!!
YES! I felt the same. Like it was a breath of fresh air even thought some of the themes were pretty common. Loved it.
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