Tour: Isle of Night by Veronica Wolff
Isle of Night (The Watchers #1)
Veronica Wolff
Publisher: NAL Trade
Release Date: September 6, 2011
Pages: 320
Source: Author
Rating: 4.5 stars
Is life offering fewer and fewer options? Then join the dead.
When Annelise meets dark and seductive Ronan, he promises her a new life-if she has the courage to chance the unknown. Now, she’s whisked away to a mysterious island and pitted against other female recruits to become a Watcher-girls who are partnered with vampires and assist them in their missions. To survive and become a Watcher, Annelise has to beat out every other girl, but she’s determined to do so, because to fail doesn’t mean dishonor-it means death.
Isle of Night was a fantastic start to a new series that was a ton of fun to read. With it’s fast paced action, I could scarcely put it down. Wolff balanced all the elements needed to great a perfectly epic story.
It took me several chapters to be fully on board. I wasn’t quite understanding what was going on and it was a bit unbelievable, then all at once everything made sense and I just couldn’t put Isle of Night down. I was up until some crazy hour of the morning reading, until I finally made myself put it down. The whole situation with Isle of Night was so well done – it was this perfect balance between intriguing, scary, and a bit of just down-right creepy.
The vampires in Isle of Night were different than others – in Wolff’s world male’s become Vampires and females train to become Watchers. This in itself was really interesting, as it was brand spanking new.
I loved the characters. Annelise was so incredibly spunky, I loved her. Ronan was one gorgeous hunky guy. I really hope to see more from Emma as well in future books, as she was super lovely.
I am very excited to see where this series will go. Book 2, Vampire’s Kiss, is due out early next year, and I am very excited for it! Isle of Night was an absolutely fantastic read!
*Random Cover Comment* Does anyone else TOTALLY think that the guy on the cover looks like the guy from The Devil Wears Prada?
Also be sure to check out the snazzy trailer, here.
This is the first I have heard of this new series but I agree it sounds like it is different then most.
The guy on the cover is very cute.
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Wow, I haven't heard of this one. But, it sounds SO good. Thank you for the rec and the awesome review!! :)
Popping in to say, there's an Isle of Night book trailer too! http://youtu.be/mcldtZHb8Xo
You mean Adren Grenier,the actor. Yeah and I have a total crush on him from the fashion movie.
I visit tons of blogs and saw this Isoe of Night.
Glad you could review!
he does kinda look like Devil Wears Prada guy!
So I read this too, and you definitely liked it more than I did. I just never could connect with it that much. Plus, the whole Hunger Games meets Vampire Academy blurb had my expectations pretty high.
I still want to read the next book in the series though, I am intrigued enough to see what happens next :)
I'm so jealous! I've been wanting to read this book since I heard about it.
It won my Book of the Month!
And yes, he does kind of look like the guy from the Devil Wears Prada. I hope to be picking this book up real soon.
This is the very first time I've heard about Isle of Night by Veronica Wolff, but you convinced me to put it on my wishlist. Wonderful review, Erica :)
I just recently saw this one for a great price on Book Depo but didn't order it because I didn't know if it would be good or not. I'm excited to hear how great it is and I will have to put it on my to buy list.
Thank you for the great review and the guy on the cover does look like the guy in Devil Wears Prada.
I've had an awful experience with vampire books, so I have to screen them like mad. But..I have to admit, I like this. And with this glowing review, I might actually pick it up!
The premise reminds me of a backwards Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I'm very excited to see it. It looks like it's going to be a great book.