As an avid fan of the Vampire Academy series, I'm glad to finally have this book in my hands. 
 Just as when I read the book, I found this one enjoyable. Rose is likable, sarcastic, and learns quite a bit about the life of a guardian (the good and the bad). Christian is formidable and I, of course, still swoon over everything Dimitri. Love the graphic novel version of Adrian. He reminds me of a more debonair version of Christian and it works, particularly when Christian gets annoyed over his antics. 
 The GN version of Janine was perfection, exactly as I imagined her. I'm glad they included so much of her character. 
 However, it's still a graphic novel and obviously not all of the original book can be captured. I think several things were lost in translation, like the depth of the relationship between Rose, Mason, and Eddie. It leaves the book feeling rushed. Knowing how the rest of the series goes, those elements are crucial. 
 I enjoyed it all the same. Great for fans of the series.