The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead

Title: The Indigo Spell
Author:  Richelle Mead
Genre:  Paranormal Romance/Fantasy
Length:  432 Pages
Weight:  1.2 lbs
Date of Completion:  March 2, 2013

Thoughts:

Ok.  Here it is:  the first of what will likely be many vampirically inclined novels.  Twilight may have given the genre of teen paranormal romance a bad rap, but that doesn't mean that all books featuring vampires and/or vampire-human relationships are terrible.  I saw, I think, a quote from Angeline Jolie who said that she wanted to be a vampire when she was little.  My poor mother understands this;  she was understandably horrified that her 7 year-old was reading Ann Rice and L.J. Smith.

Richelle Mead's books do fall into the paranormal romance category with the whole human-vampire love triangle.  But I like that.  And its not a phase--I've been reading books like this for years.  I do find it odd that my initial reaction to posting about this book is immediately to defend my choice in reading it.  People, including my family, have given me flack for years about my recurring interest in the supernatural-themed books.  I honestly don't care.  If you are interested in this genre, I have several other series I would recommend.  

In comparison to the Vampire Academy series, I think I like this one better.  Sydney's personality is far more similar to mine than Rose.  Also, I'm one to admit that I'd pick Adrian over Dimitri (for myself at least).  Green eyes and a sharp suit are definitely a weakness of mine.  At least he doesn't have glasses and/or a British accent or I'd be a hopelessly lost cause.  This book was a particular pleasure for me as I forced myself to wait until I wasn't so bogged down with schoolwork to lose myself for a few days.  Indigo Spell was released almost a month ago, so the fact that I held out this long is a testament to my willpower.  However, I finished this book in less than 24 hours, so perhaps my willpower isn't quite up to par after all.  I have no shame in admitting that I spent my Friday night at home curled up with a mug of tea and a good book instead of socializing.  Who needs people when I've got a library, right?