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literaryinspired's review against another edition
3.0
"Fallen in Love" by Lauren Kate is a collection of short stories that take place in the world of the "Fallen" series. While it's always enjoyable to revisit familiar characters and settings, I found that this book didn't quite live up to the high standards set by the previous installments.
The stories in "Fallen in Love" are all focused on romantic relationships between various characters from the series, and while some of them are sweet and touching, others felt a bit forced or underdeveloped. Additionally, because the stories are so short, there isn't as much room for character development or world-building as there was in the main books.
That being said, I did appreciate that "Fallen in Love" gave us some additional insights into the histories and personalities of some of the supporting characters in the series. It was also interesting to see some of the events from the main books from different perspectives.
One of the downsides of "Fallen in Love" is that it doesn't really add anything new or essential to the series as a whole. While it's a pleasant enough read for fans who are already invested in the characters and their relationships, it's not likely to win over any new readers.
Overall, "Fallen in Love" is a decent addition to the "Fallen" series, but it's not as compelling or well-crafted as the main books. If you're a fan of the series, you'll probably enjoy it, but if you're new to the world of "Fallen," I would recommend starting with the main books instead.
The stories in "Fallen in Love" are all focused on romantic relationships between various characters from the series, and while some of them are sweet and touching, others felt a bit forced or underdeveloped. Additionally, because the stories are so short, there isn't as much room for character development or world-building as there was in the main books.
That being said, I did appreciate that "Fallen in Love" gave us some additional insights into the histories and personalities of some of the supporting characters in the series. It was also interesting to see some of the events from the main books from different perspectives.
One of the downsides of "Fallen in Love" is that it doesn't really add anything new or essential to the series as a whole. While it's a pleasant enough read for fans who are already invested in the characters and their relationships, it's not likely to win over any new readers.
Overall, "Fallen in Love" is a decent addition to the "Fallen" series, but it's not as compelling or well-crafted as the main books. If you're a fan of the series, you'll probably enjoy it, but if you're new to the world of "Fallen," I would recommend starting with the main books instead.
coffeekat3's review against another edition
4.0
I feel like I am in a different position than most when writing this review because I have actually never read any of the other books in the series. I believe my review will be different largely because of that.
So, this book is like four short stories that take place at the same time. It was one of the reasons that drew me to this book because the idea of four short stories sounded easy to read and I was specifically looking for a quick, easy read. The stories all deal with love, the first being Shelby and Miles, the second being Roland and Rosaline, third is Arriane and Tess, and lastly, Daniel and Lucinda.
As someone who has never read the previous books, I was able to catch on pretty quickly with Announcers, fallen angels, and the concept of time travel and how it works in these stories. The most confusing story to read (having not read the previous books) was Arriane and Tess's because their love story relies so heavily on the fallen angel lore. I was able to put the pieces into place as I read, but I can only imagine that most readers probably already know their backstory prior to reading this novel.
That being said, it was an easy and enjoyable read. Some of the stories were actually heartbreaking, while some were really lovely. I was also pleasantly surprised by the author's historical knowledge on medieval society, without being a historical piece. Examples include needing to find proper attire for the period, the odd accent and lingo of modern day society, and getting disease from drinking the water. It was just a bonus I wasn't expecting.
So, this book is like four short stories that take place at the same time. It was one of the reasons that drew me to this book because the idea of four short stories sounded easy to read and I was specifically looking for a quick, easy read. The stories all deal with love, the first being Shelby and Miles, the second being Roland and Rosaline, third is Arriane and Tess, and lastly, Daniel and Lucinda.
As someone who has never read the previous books, I was able to catch on pretty quickly with Announcers, fallen angels, and the concept of time travel and how it works in these stories. The most confusing story to read (having not read the previous books) was Arriane and Tess's because their love story relies so heavily on the fallen angel lore. I was able to put the pieces into place as I read, but I can only imagine that most readers probably already know their backstory prior to reading this novel.
That being said, it was an easy and enjoyable read. Some of the stories were actually heartbreaking, while some were really lovely. I was also pleasantly surprised by the author's historical knowledge on medieval society, without being a historical piece. Examples include needing to find proper attire for the period, the odd accent and lingo of modern day society, and getting disease from drinking the water. It was just a bonus I wasn't expecting.
majse21's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was okay. It was interesting seeing things from the other characters' pov, but the story did not really fit the timeline from the previous book, which annoyed me. I liked getting a sense of Miles and Shelbys story. I did like parts of it, but it was long for what it is.
remivfoliage's review against another edition
4.0
Yes. I did buy the novella as well. And I loved it.
dlewis85's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lindakay99's review against another edition
5.0
Wonderful short stories based off the Fallen series!!
Highly recommended for anyone who reads this series!
Perfect for Valentine's Day!
Highly recommended for anyone who reads this series!
Perfect for Valentine's Day!
readingwithemmett's review against another edition
5.0
This book follows the characters in the Fallen series how have gone back in time. Through out the story, the reader sees what happens on Valentine's day for several of the characters and what happens to them. I would recommend this book if to anyone who likes this series.
manonastrid's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I loved seeing the growth for Shelby and Miles, that was my favorite story in this. Fallen In Love follows the group to a medieval St. Valentine's day celebration. It's a fun, quick listen on audio which is nice when you need a break from longer books. As far as the series goes so far, I'm hoping to see more of Miles and Shelby, I'm not 100% sold on Lucinda and Daniel.
bigdreamsandwildthings's review
4.0
Good little filler between now and Rapture! Not as whiny and hard to get through as the last one and it has a really good message behind it all.