My Book Boyfriend, a meme dedicated to our many fictional loves, is hosted by Missie at
The Unread Reader. This week I've chosen my
second Russian book boyfriend: Dimitri Belikov from the
Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead.
About Dimitri - He's a 24-year-old from Siberia with a hot Russian accent.
- He's a dhampir (half-vampire), meaning he has super-strength and fast reflexes but doesn't need to drink blood to survive. Dimitri is described as looking like "a god" when he fights (natch).
- He works as a teacher at St Vladimir's Academy and personally coaches Rose, the feisty heroine of the series. They really enjoy getting hot and sweaty together. Ahem.
- He's the strong, silent type and sticks to his principles, but his calm exterior masks a fierce passion underneath. Ahem.
- He's mega tall - over six foot - and has brown eyes, tanned skin and shoulder-length brown hair. Google image search "Dimitri Belikov" and you'll see that Ben Barnes is a fan favourite for Dimitri, but personally I always pictured him looking more like Ian Somerhalder.
Swoon-worthy Quotes
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"'You are so beautiful, it hurts sometimes.'"
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"'Roza. I did want you. I still do. I wish we could be together... If I let myself love you, I won't throw myself in front of her. I'll throw myself in front of you.'"
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"There was a tremulous note in his voice. 'You're strong—you're so, so strong. It's why I love you.'"
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| "'Wait until next time,' he warned. 'I'll do things that'll make you lose control within seconds.'" |
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"It was sweet and wonderful at the same time. When I looked into his eyes, I could see without a doubt that he loved me more than anyone else in the world, that I was his salvation, the same way that he was mine." |
LOVE Dimitri! Fantastic choice, you can take him while I'll just chill here with the amazing Adrian xD love those pics you chose ;)
ReplyDeleteDimitri is MINE! He was my first literary crush. I love those quotes (especially the second last one). And Ian makes a very swoony worth Dimitri :)
ReplyDeleteAudrey - Deal! :)
ReplyDeleteNic - Doesn't it just make your knees turn to jelly?! But sorry I can't share him... and since Audrey has Adrian... you can have Christian? :D (Although I do actually like Christian. He just ain't no Dimitri)
i have most of the books in the series but i havent had a chance to read them yet. i think i might have to make some time because Dimitri sounds very hot!
ReplyDeletefantastic pictures, quotes and post!
Hm... fighting over Dimitri. Yes, *ponders* I must find a way to read this whole series. Then, I must come up with a devious plan to steal Dimitri. Very swoon-worthy indeed. Just love those eyes... *sigh*
ReplyDeleteDid I just say that aloud?
Uh... that wasn't me... uh... *looks innocent*
Dimitri!! I miss him <3 Great quotes and great choice!!! <3 <3 <3
ReplyDeleteYes! I'd go with Ian Somerhalder as Dimitri too! And who wouldn't want to get sweaty or wet with him? Gah! I love that shower picture you found!
ReplyDeleteGreat quotes. Yummy post!
Great choice. I never pictured Ben as Dimitri. I love the lose control line. Sometimes I think I like Dimitri more as a "bad guy" (don't want to give away any spoilers) then as a "good guy." He let his sexy side come out more.
ReplyDelete<3 him. :0) totally boink worthy
ReplyDeleteLove...love...LOVE Dimitri. He's just swoon worth. Great quotes, and I love that you picked Ian, nice choice I never would have thought of it :)
ReplyDelete-Jess
Dimitri=yummy. That is all.
ReplyDeleteOMR. I've only read VA and Frostbite, but I love him too!!! I'm dying to finish reading the series, but so far, those are the only two books published in Arg, I have to wait to get the others.
ReplyDeleteAnd I do think of him as Ben Barnes. Maybe because I started reading the book after seeing so many fans calling him Dimitri. *swoon*
The man's HAWT!
xo,
Ella
BTW, I totally love Ian too, I just see him more as Damon, from TVD.
ReplyDeleteWonderful choice--both in your book boyfriend and in his look-alike. Dmitri is pretty awesome...but I can't wait until Bloodlines comes out.
ReplyDeleteSquee! There's a meme for this?
ReplyDeleteAlso, thanks so much for posting on my review of Austenland! I completely forgot to mention my favorite Austen. It's Northanger Abbey. :P If you haven't read it yet, please do!
Abbey - You definitely need to! It's an awesome series, and not just coz of Dimitri.
ReplyDeleteMel - Don't get too shifty, I might have to pull a Rose Hathaway on you ;)
Mimi - Thanks! :)
Missie - Yay, glad you agree! When I saw that shower picture I was like, *squee* MINE! :D
Lisa - He was so sexy as a bad guy but I still like the "real" Dimitri best ;)
April - I know, right?! :D
Jess - Glad you like my pick!
My Keeper Shelf - Not much else needs to be said, does it?
Ella - That sucks that you have to wait! It's one of my fave series.
Ruby - I'm curious about Bloodlines, but not super-excited. I never really liked Sydney that much. Hmmm...
Kaye - Yes, it's the best meme ever! Check out the introduction post at The Unread Reader if you're interested :)
You know, I never ever would have consider Ian for Dimitri.... but now that think about it, he would be PERFECT! He's sooo dreamyyy *swoon*
ReplyDeleteDiana
ps. thanks so much for stopping by and following :) I wanted to return the loveee!
How gorgeous are his eyes?! So beautiful.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure - thanks for returning the love, yay! :D
Anything that involves a shirtless pic of Ian Somerhalder works for me.
ReplyDeleteAnd that tweet about your fiance's shoes reminded me of an ex. "Your conditioner's too girly - and it doesn't do a thing for my hair!"
Jennifer - LOL! The rise of the metrosexual, eh? ;)
ReplyDeleteas much as i love Ian Somerhalder, i think Ben Barnes suits the role of Dimka more. but either way i dont mind- both guys are super sexy
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