Book Review: Balthazar by Claudia Gray + Giveaway

Balthazar
An Evernight Novel
Author: Claudia Gray
Reading Level: YA
Genre: Paranormal
Released: March 6th 20112
Review Source: Harper Teen
Available: Balthazar

Summary: (from goodreads) Vampire heartthrob Balthazar More, first introduced to readers in the New York Times bestselling Evernight series, fights for true love in this electrifying stand-alone novel.

Haunted by memories from his first days as a vampire, Balthazar has spent hundreds of years alone—without allies, without love. When he emerges from his isolation to help Skye Tierney, a human girl who once attended Evernight Academy, Balthazar has no idea how dangerous it will be. Skye’s psychic powers have caught the attention of Redgrave, the cruel master vampire responsible for murdering Balthazar and his family four centuries ago. Having learned of Skye’s powers and the remarkable effect her blood has on vampires, he plans to use her for his own evil purposes. As they stand together to fight the evil vampire, Balthazar realizes his lonely world could finally be changed by Skye...just as Redgrave realizes that he can destroy Balthazar once and for all by taking her for his own.

In a story filled with forbidden love and dark suspense, one of the most beloved characters in Claudia Gray’s New York Times bestselling Evernight series will captivate readers with his battle to overcome his past and follow his heart.

If I can give this book more that 5 trees, I would give it 100! Balthazar oh Balthazar! One word to describe this character and that’s Scrumptious!! What an amazing read. This is the first novel I have read from Claudia Gray and she will be added to my “look out for” list. Check!! Can I tell you that like most people (not all), I immediately judged the book by it’s cover and thought that this book would be about some type of history and I was skeptical to read it. BUT BOY WAS I WRONG! As soon as I opened the book and read page one I was seduced into this enchanting, dramatic adventure that lured me for an entire day before the ended the book. That’s right, 1 day! I finished the book, it’s that good!! Like I said before the cover didn’t really do it for me, I thought the cover didn’t do the story justice.

The characters!! One character in particular that I believe EVERYONE will love is of course Balthazar!. Centuries old vampire who attended Evernight, has come to protect Skye Tierney and that’s all. He’s made a promise to himself that he will never fall for another human. He believed that he will just be protecting Skye for a couple of days and whomever is bothering her will go away. But when he realizes early on that his old nemesis and the vampire who killed him is after Skye he will stop at nothing to protect her from him. All the while falling for her unexpectedly. Balthazar’s personality is that of a gentlemen. He’s confident in what he wants, all the while he’s friendly, honest and funny. Basically all you can ever want in a man.

Skye is a teenage girl who has encountered supernatural powers after she saved a friend at Evernight Academy. What she didn’t know was that she has something else that would be the overall chaos of all vampires nationwide. What she posses is so enticing, it’s like a drug for vampires and they have found out. Skye has been through a lot! This year, and now to have all of this on her shoulders, I would have been overwhelmed. But Skye is not. She’s a tough cookie. Skye is tough on the outside but a sweetheart on the inside. She’s strong minded, confident and level headed girl who has just had a little bit of bad luck. But that doesn’t stop her from continuing on living. With her love of horses which I thought was a unique touch. I loved that she lived in a home that has a horse stall out back and she has enough forest to do daily runs on her horse EB. I would imagine myself doing exactly that.

The story overall is a great read for anyone. Everyone will enjoy it. It’s romantic, adventurous and mindblowingly delicious. ←(is that even a word) hahaha who cares this book is awesome!! Must READ!!! and better yet, Claudia Gray has a series called Evernight!!! I will definitely get my hands on these and reviews are coming! This book can be read as a stand alone.

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