Review: Engaging, addictive, must-know-what-happens next!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 10, 2011
Alexis is sixteen, about to start senior year in gorgeous old Weatherford Prepatory School, a building with history all the way back from the beginning of 1800's. Alexis' history is newer she's had a summer that she wishes had never happened, she had to defend herself which led to the death of her mother - now she is the outcast of her preppy, Chanel and D&G; wearing school mates. Her boyfriend joined forces with Alexis' past friend and that betrayal still stings. But luckily she still has few friends, but it doesn't change the fact that is now a heartless monster, even she can see that.Every night she wakes up to nightmares, knowing they are more than just dreams, but it's not clear what they are and what they mean. Nonetheless they are terrifying, someone is after her, every night.The school has a new student and Alexis a new neighbor, the dark, tall and handsome Lucas doesn't seem too concerned with Alexis' past, she worries what getting involved with Lucas might do to her heart as boys are trouble, and her heart cannot take any more pain. But Lucas seems to heal her and she smiles for the first time since her mother passes away.But destiny has decided it's not an easily life waiting for Alexis, her dreams get worse and visions begin and it becomes clear something horrible is going on, but is it just in her mind, is she going crazy or are the things she sees real, perhaps a horrible promise of the future to come?Wonderful world of the old Weatherford Mansion, trees turning color, love blossoming and darkness creeping ever closer.Thompson's writing is a joy to read, in my opinion up there with the best YA I've read! Engaging, addictive, must-know-what-happens next! Alexis has grown up fast which makes her character interesting, but she still has her 16 year old attitude and embarrassments, sister troubles and eye for one special boy. Lucas is an "old soul" you can feel it right away even though cleverly Alexis makes him younger, Lucas definitely is the kinda boy who draws attention from high school girls and when he grows up the ladies as well.The story is somewhat short, I wanted it to last longer, but luckily the second book in the Bloodlines Series Blood and Champagne is coming out in the near future!Almost until the end you are kept guessing what is going on, you might know what is coming, how it's going to turn out but the way she writes she doesn't giveaway too much and the ending is definitely a surprise! Expect to feel a little sad, happy, blushing and heartbroken while you read Alexis's story!Definitely worth reading if you are into paranormal YA!From: