The only problem with this series....
936035
... and the Dylan Kane series is I read them quicker than they're published.  Great combination of history, action, strong wormen and loveable bad boys :-)  Every time I pick I start a new book, it's like catching up with old friends.
2336517
Overall good, and the series is moving along nicely.

I have one complaint and I tried to overlook it but it crops up again and again in every one of the three books so I hope the author take note:

Every time a main character sees a zombie at 30 feet, and the zombie moves towards them, the zombie trips but somehow manages to grab them and haul them down. Over. And Over. And over again. First, it makes the characters seem like they constantly stand there doing nothing while the zombies close. Second, it makes the combat scenes more than a little repetitive.

If the characters are surprised by the zombies, it needs to be better fleshed out, as it always seems there is lots of awareness of the situation but somehow the zombies keep closing without the protagonists reacting.

Just a constructive critique. I will be buying the next book to continue on.
938127
The entire series is outstanding. Wish the author would have left out the sex scenes. I loved the series and would normally have passed on books like this to daughters and friends... but not with the explicit sex scenes. I wish more authors would realize that it would take nothing away from the story line to leave these out... I would have rated it a 5-star series without these explicit details.
4912509
I thoroughly enjoyed this series so far. The only problem is all the grammatical errors littered through the books, like every sentence has at least one error. From spelling to punctuation to just plain wrong syntax. Would be SO much easier and more fluid to get through is these were fixed
50256
I really like these books but there is one thing that I find really annoying.  When a switch to a different scene begins some type of division from the two needs to be inserted. A new chapter would be nice or just a * between the two.  I never know who we're talking about.
2366866
A very good series for its time, but certainly flawed. The distinction here is that the only way to get HD video in this region is to pay-up and toss a ton of packaging.  Years ago I ripped every CD I own to .wav files, and crated off every shiny disc to a deep spot in the basement, where it will stay if my IP rights are ever questioned.  I've struggled to do the same with Anime, but WHY the need for garbage when downloading or streaming is so viable.  In this series of two seasons, the second can be purchased in iTunes; why the need for plastic that's on its way out as we speak?
2784045
My kid and I love this series, but the need to push them into 30ish episode seasons is really a detriment. This one cuts off in the middle of the tournament. Just so weird.

That aside, the Red Ribbon Saga wraps up, some training filler, and the beginning of the next world tournament. Then it cuts off right in the middle of the tournament. Pretty great season, but a bit scattered in the middle. The introduction of Tien Shinhan, Chiaotzu, and the Crane School added a great dynamic. A fun season overall.

Once again, the black character named Black is hard to watch. Sooo racist. Very painful regardless of cultural context.
2803449
Vampire Game is a phenominally good series with extraordinary character development, Judal's beautiful graphics, a nice dose of sensuality and a surprisingly solid plot .... and let's not forget the wit.  Not "play it for laughs" over-the-top comedy but the kind of consistent and multi-layered dialogue that keeps you smiling even in the midst of the suspenseful and chaotic.  It's FUN.

Which is why, after thoroughly enjoying all 14 of the previous books, I found the last one to be sadly lacking.  Book 15 almost seems to have been written as a "gotta tie up all the loose ends" footnote to the prior books, so much so that it makes me wonder if the original authors wrote it or if they just wanted out.  The plot unfolds with rapid-fire speed but lacks the depth and detail of the rest of the series.  The characters' heroic deeds are whipped through at a rapid pace when - given proper treatment - it could easily have encompassed the span of three books instead of this one.  In short, there's no fun, no wit, no passion and very little substance.

(A little spoiler here)  My "Japanese heart" understands the inevitability of what happens (Well, almost.  I think it's a given that everyone hoped for a dalliance between Duzell and Ishtar.) but I would be more accepting of it had I enjoyed this part of the journey a bit more.  If you're a fan of the series, you'll be compelled to read this one ... but then you'll surely wish you hadn't.

As a side note:  I give the rest of the series a solid 5 Star rating and recommend you give it a try - then you'll be a passionate fan, too!
3656546
Ok, I love this series and even though some parts of the books (I've only read the Callaghan series) seem kind of unrealistic, it's still a really good series.

MINOR SPOILERS ......

I wish these authors would move away from the mid-twenties virgins.

As for this review, the real reason why I'm writing is that I'm tired of the little mistakes.  No, they don't really influence my enjoyment of the book/series as a whole but you'd think the editing could be a little better.  What I can think of right now are so minor you're probably thinking of crazy but here they are:

1.  There is no Monday night football in February.  There is only one football game in February and it's a big one.  It's called the Super Bowl.  While I appreciate a male character that likes to watch the game, give him some credit that he knows the seasons.

2.  The word "till" is not short for "until" the proper word is 'til, it's a contraction.  I get it, this change is so prevalent, I think the English language has changed but I'll be one of the holdouts.

3.  Also, there is no red-eye flight from Philly to Atlanta.  Sorry, that's just a fact.

4.  Finally, and this is a big one for me, I hated the cover models.  I didn't think any of them looked like the character that was described and this does influence my thoughts on the book.  The later books actually looked like a computer generated or enhanced picture and none of them really resemble the description of the men in the books.  The cover characters looked like college boys who don't shave just yet ... not men.  A few exceptions, I think Jake's cover is decent but the others - especially Aidan - no.  Just, no.

Again, great series, easy read, nice balance between conflict, strong female leads, and tender, alpha males, but just accept them as easy reads and not something more.
2377878
I am enjoying the series. The action stays on course. I appreciate it is written in different perspectives;that keeps it interesting. The only thing I do not like is the vulgarity thrown in here and there...It seems gratuitous; I don't think it adds anything. Thankfully, it is not used in the majority of the story. The author is well-spoken so it made me wonder why he would reduce himself with that. All that being said, I do enjoy the book and storyline overall and would recommend them to another adult reader.
3299796
I have read the whole series. entertaining, and well written....believable characters...most enjoyable read...

the only negative thing I will comment on is this...does anyone have spell check ??????????????? the spelling errors are many...it is mindboggling in this day, that there are so many, through out all the books....Perhaps it is just me, but seriously....the publisher...should check this, or who ever does the final run/read, BEFORE, the book goes to press...must be blind, or it isn't checked...
1871689
First, I want to say that I love this series!

With that being said...these books are too short for the price. They say over 300 pages, but there is no way. I can read these books in one afternoon. I am giving it five stars because that's my only disappointment with the series.

I love the characters, although I find myself forgetting which kids go with which parents...lol. I know things are moving forward with the "new generation", but for those of us who started reading when the series first came out, I just don't feel the same connection that I have with the original characters. I hope in the future, Bella continues to include them in the stories.
2940783
I have enjoyed this series a great deal and would have rated this book higher if not for the editing and detail problems.  I find it distracting when there are words missing from sentences.  It was not so blatant that I couldn't figure out what was meant, but it's still annoying.  Additionally it's a personal pet peeve of mine when details or names are different from the start of the book to the end.  One minor character was Sadie in the first part of the book and Sarah at the end.  Again, not a huge issue but enough to drop my rating a bit.  All in all this is a good read with fun characters and well worth your time and money.  I have already purchased the rest of the series and look fofward to revisiting this family saga.  Well done.  ;0)
666410
I really like this series despite the spelling and grammar issues. But one thing throws me off every time. The author puts the characters in sexual positions facing away from each other and then like magic, they're facing each other. More care needs to be taken on the details.
2834268
I really love this series.  This book was good but somewhat frustrating at the same time.  Definitely a build-up for the next book and I look forward to seeing where this story goes...
2576347
it's a great series, but the last episode . . . it left me angry that congress, or whoever, would treat these guys like criminals.  But I won't say more and spoil the ending of Season 2 for those who haven't seen it, hopefully it's fixed in the next season.
3020007
I really like this series, but it is in serious need of an editor. There are too many grammar mistakes and (small) plot contradictions. If a good editor read through it, it would be a 5 star book for me. Maybe I'm too picky, but when words such as its, it's, your, you're, their, there and they're are misused, it jerks my attention away from the story. Like I said love the series, but, PLEASE get a good editor!!!