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sng2098's review against another edition
3.0
I couldn't put it down in some parts! However, there were some parts where I didn't want to finish it.
3.5/5
3.5/5
misslover's review against another edition
5.0
WOW!! Seriously.... I don't even know what to type right now. I started this book greatly excited to find out whats going to happen, and then slowly, I read less and less. NOT because it was boring but because there were so many other things I had to do. In the midst of all my real life craziness I felt like a drug addict who had to sneak away in a room, the drug (ereader) in my hand, and just satisfy my craving. Wow, could I possibly understand just how Nash feels?! I even grabbed my iPhone, Kobo app open in hand- reading WHILE at work. To me, that's a book to be addicted too.
Every single chapter piled on the anticipation, craziness, and paranoia I undoubtedly felt. So where do I begin? And how the hell am I suppose to begin?!?
There are two people in this story I really wanted involved more. Alec, why was I wishing that he would have been apart of this a bit more. I also kinda wished that some more "chemistry" would evolve between him and Emma. But I get it, how many other crazy things were going on, that I'm sure we didnt need to add to it.
I also wanted to learn a bit more about Lydia. When I read My Soul to Lose I hoped that Lydia would be involved in the series and felt dissapointed that she wasn't. When they broke her out and Kaylee gave Lydia her number I was sure that finally Lydia would call and be apart of something, but she wasn't. So maybe I could hope for the next one?
Nash, *sigh* I always seem to be on the opposite side of these "love triangles" all the time. Is it sad to say that I was heartbroken that him and Kaylee were no longer together? I get it, and I really do believe she is better off with Tod, but I just wish things didn't happen the way that they did. Nash clearly cared about Kaylee so much to fight the way that he did. Even the extremely harsh comments he made to her when he was high on frost bruised my heart, because I knew exactly how he would probably be feeling out of spite. Does any of that even make sense? Regardless, I wish he had somehow came to terms with their relationship being over in a more easier way. But then where would all the drama be right?
Sabine, for probably the first time ever, was someone I was happy to have around. She's badass and everyone can deny it and say how much they hate her, but really we love to hate her.
And finally (to leave the best for last) Tod. I have no words that could even express my thoughts on this guy. The feeling I'm sure everyone has about him is the same and your heart flutters at even thinking about how truly amazing he is. So amazing in fact that I had to stop typing to even think of the great ways and words I could say to describe how I feel about him in this book. But I literally can't. Why does June seem extremely far away?!
Thanks Rachel Vincent, for being so badass :)
Every single chapter piled on the anticipation, craziness, and paranoia I undoubtedly felt. So where do I begin? And how the hell am I suppose to begin?!?
Spoiler
Beck, discusting, vile, horrible character. But now that Sabine was off the hook we needed someone else 10 times worse then her right? Well he sure filled those shoes way to well.There are two people in this story I really wanted involved more. Alec, why was I wishing that he would have been apart of this a bit more. I also kinda wished that some more "chemistry" would evolve between him and Emma. But I get it, how many other crazy things were going on, that I'm sure we didnt need to add to it.
I also wanted to learn a bit more about Lydia. When I read My Soul to Lose I hoped that Lydia would be involved in the series and felt dissapointed that she wasn't. When they broke her out and Kaylee gave Lydia her number I was sure that finally Lydia would call and be apart of something, but she wasn't. So maybe I could hope for the next one?
Nash, *sigh* I always seem to be on the opposite side of these "love triangles" all the time. Is it sad to say that I was heartbroken that him and Kaylee were no longer together? I get it, and I really do believe she is better off with Tod, but I just wish things didn't happen the way that they did. Nash clearly cared about Kaylee so much to fight the way that he did. Even the extremely harsh comments he made to her when he was high on frost bruised my heart, because I knew exactly how he would probably be feeling out of spite. Does any of that even make sense? Regardless, I wish he had somehow came to terms with their relationship being over in a more easier way. But then where would all the drama be right?
Sabine, for probably the first time ever, was someone I was happy to have around. She's badass and everyone can deny it and say how much they hate her, but really we love to hate her.
And finally (to leave the best for last) Tod. I have no words that could even express my thoughts on this guy. The feeling I'm sure everyone has about him is the same and your heart flutters at even thinking about how truly amazing he is. So amazing in fact that I had to stop typing to even think of the great ways and words I could say to describe how I feel about him in this book. But I literally can't. Why does June seem extremely far away?!
Thanks Rachel Vincent, for being so badass :)
ingingenous's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
klaragon73's review
5.0
Ah, If I Die, happens to be my favorite book of the Soul Screamer Series. If I were to die now, I could honestly say that I died after reading the absolute best book of the Soul Screamer Series to date. That being said...I am overjoyed that there is another book coming out in June. I am not sure When I Wake can top If I Die...ever, but we shall see.
Have you ever read a series where you thought you knew what you wanted to happen, only to realize your heart wanted the complete opposite? That is exactly how I felt about this book. I can tell you this because I haven't reviewed the others...so you don't know what I'm talking about. LOL.
So, what to tell that won't spoil everything. As you know from the blurb...Kaylee finds out her life is nearing the end and so many things are left undone. Kaylee, Emma, and Sabine (yes, her) will have time for just one last mission before Kaylee's time runs out. Kaylee makes it one of her dying wishes to save her classmates from the evil that is Mr. Beck. Not only is she doing something good for humanity but she is keeping her mind busy, focused on anything but her death.
Nash spends his time vying for Kaylee's love and attention that seems to be divided between him and his brother. Kaylee commits to give Nash the thing he has always wanted before she dies...oddly though, a certain Reaper keeps showing up just in the nick of time. I have always enjoyed the tension between Tod and Nash. This book takes it to a whole new level. We learn things about Tod's death that Nash doesn't even know. We see Tod make decisions that may cost him greatly.
Kaylee makes a deal with a nightmare that I never saw coming. If Nash is the epitome of selfish then Kaylee is the epitome of selflessness. Okay, maybe Nash isn't always selfish. He has been trying really hard to gain Kaylee's trust and doing a pretty good job of it...but if you have read this series, you know what I am talking about.
I loved Kaylee's I-don't-give-a-darn-attitude-about-anything-other-than-getting-rid-of-the-demon-sucking-the-souls-out-of-high-school-girls attitude. Homework? Um...no. Closing the door to her bedroom when Nash is there? Um...hell no. Curfew? WTH? But...she actually went to school and that is more than I would have done.
A spine-tingling, heart-pounding, tear-jerking, and fury-evoking read. Never under-estimate Rachel Vincent's power to twist the plot, pull the strings, and throw the curve balls like no other. Her characters are multidimensional and have their share of adversities. In If I Die, some characters rise to the challenge and others fall from grace but through it all, they have each other...for better or worse. So many things take place in this installment, making it difficult to stop reading.
Be sure to check out Rachel's blog to see the cover of When I Wake. It is beautiful. Also, Rachel has some really great discussions on her blog. From cliffhangers to love triangles and so much more. Also, if you look around...you will find interview questions with both Tod and Nash.
Have you ever read a series where you thought you knew what you wanted to happen, only to realize your heart wanted the complete opposite? That is exactly how I felt about this book. I can tell you this because I haven't reviewed the others...so you don't know what I'm talking about. LOL.
So, what to tell that won't spoil everything. As you know from the blurb...Kaylee finds out her life is nearing the end and so many things are left undone. Kaylee, Emma, and Sabine (yes, her) will have time for just one last mission before Kaylee's time runs out. Kaylee makes it one of her dying wishes to save her classmates from the evil that is Mr. Beck. Not only is she doing something good for humanity but she is keeping her mind busy, focused on anything but her death.
Nash spends his time vying for Kaylee's love and attention that seems to be divided between him and his brother. Kaylee commits to give Nash the thing he has always wanted before she dies...oddly though, a certain Reaper keeps showing up just in the nick of time. I have always enjoyed the tension between Tod and Nash. This book takes it to a whole new level. We learn things about Tod's death that Nash doesn't even know. We see Tod make decisions that may cost him greatly.
Kaylee makes a deal with a nightmare that I never saw coming. If Nash is the epitome of selfish then Kaylee is the epitome of selflessness. Okay, maybe Nash isn't always selfish. He has been trying really hard to gain Kaylee's trust and doing a pretty good job of it...but if you have read this series, you know what I am talking about.
I loved Kaylee's I-don't-give-a-darn-attitude-about-anything-other-than-getting-rid-of-the-demon-sucking-the-souls-out-of-high-school-girls attitude. Homework? Um...no. Closing the door to her bedroom when Nash is there? Um...hell no. Curfew? WTH? But...she actually went to school and that is more than I would have done.
A spine-tingling, heart-pounding, tear-jerking, and fury-evoking read. Never under-estimate Rachel Vincent's power to twist the plot, pull the strings, and throw the curve balls like no other. Her characters are multidimensional and have their share of adversities. In If I Die, some characters rise to the challenge and others fall from grace but through it all, they have each other...for better or worse. So many things take place in this installment, making it difficult to stop reading.
Be sure to check out Rachel's blog to see the cover of When I Wake. It is beautiful. Also, Rachel has some really great discussions on her blog. From cliffhangers to love triangles and so much more. Also, if you look around...you will find interview questions with both Tod and Nash.
stephlyons's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
camibookish's review against another edition
5.0
Ok, heartbeat slow down... Didn't see that one coming. Good book, good story, though it got really messed up for me on the cuadrangle relationship thingy. But I've come to terms with it, even though I wish it would have been better played out for the male lead. I feel the author is turning him into the bad guy, when at first he was everything, and though shit like that happens in real life and ppl change, I like Nash's character too much to see him like this. (with or withough Kaylee)... So yeah... what will the next book bring anyway? Lets see
brunettegeekgirl's review
4.0
The cover:
This cover is beautiful and simple. Yet, I have no idea what’s its relation with the story.
The storyline:
So, I’ll try as much as I can not to spoil this review, because If I wrote it yesterday at 11:30 pm, when I finished this book, I would’ve had a record in spoiling reviews. Now that I calmed down from the impact of the new way the story took and I’ve organized my thoughts, you’re going to get a coherent review .
What I liked:
The beginning was perfect and smooth, as usual. I liked how things were normal despite the obvious tension since Sabine is now present (And it looks like she’s not going anywhere, any soon).
The suspense was great, there were a lot twists, heartbreaks, pain that made the story almost realistic.
The writing is great, too. I could almost feel what was going on and understand it.
I loved that this sequel had a small relation to the previous novella Reaper which I read. Because it kind of helped understanding what was Tod talking about with Kaylee.
Emma was more present in this book, which is cool!
The incubus story was totally fun to go thru and I was glad that it continued till the end.
I loved seeing Levi again, and since I read an audiobook, hearing him talk like a small child was priceless. I wish there was more of him :s. Maybe in the next sequels?!
What I missed:
I missed Avari’s presence and constant annoyance. Yep, I’m a fan girl of hellions in this book because they add different twits to the story more than incubus do.
I also missed the old Nash and the poor naïve Kaylee who was totally in love with him and couldn’t breath without him. Of course, that changed too…
What I hated:
This one tiny thing, which most of you will think it’s ridiculous, almost stopped me from finishing the book. When you’re about 60% done with the book, you’ll be slapped in the face with a new turn the story takes. I hated how Kaylee was suddenly done with Nash, how in minute she was totally in love with him and adores him and in the next one she was done with and in love with someone else. I hated the cruelty, irresponsibility and immaturity in these few chapters. I didn’t like seeing this part of Kaylee.
The characters:
I don’t actually want to talk about any of them, to be honest, but I’ll do it fast.
Kaylee was impossible. She was strong, scared, caring for her best friend and even starting to like Sabine. But then, I hated her for acting like a selfish banshee.
Tod is Tod. I still think of him as cool and funny and mysterious but I hated how he contributed even as little in Kaylee’s new behavior and in his brother’s pain.
Nash is my hero in this sequel. Although he didn’t do anything heroic, just by enduring all of this by himself, and going thru hell, he’s been really courageous and hurt.
Sabine is one hell of a mara. I really like her. She’s direct, she knows what she wants and she doesn’t go around and make lies.
Emma is wonderful and trustworthy best friend.
Levi is sweet. Despite his young age, he has a mind and logic of a grownup man. I like him ^_^.
Mr. Beck is pathetic.
Conclusion:
If you’ve been this far reading the series, reading If I Die is inevitable. Whether you’ll like it or not, you have to read it to know what changed and what didn’t so you can later read Before I Wake when it’s released!
This is not my favorite book in the series but I did enjoy it, especially the ending.
I’ll be fair and honest and give it the rate it deserves from my point of view.
This cover is beautiful and simple. Yet, I have no idea what’s its relation with the story.
The storyline:
So, I’ll try as much as I can not to spoil this review, because If I wrote it yesterday at 11:30 pm, when I finished this book, I would’ve had a record in spoiling reviews. Now that I calmed down from the impact of the new way the story took and I’ve organized my thoughts, you’re going to get a coherent review .
What I liked:
The beginning was perfect and smooth, as usual. I liked how things were normal despite the obvious tension since Sabine is now present (And it looks like she’s not going anywhere, any soon).
The suspense was great, there were a lot twists, heartbreaks, pain that made the story almost realistic.
The writing is great, too. I could almost feel what was going on and understand it.
I loved that this sequel had a small relation to the previous novella Reaper which I read. Because it kind of helped understanding what was Tod talking about with Kaylee.
Emma was more present in this book, which is cool!
The incubus story was totally fun to go thru and I was glad that it continued till the end.
I loved seeing Levi again, and since I read an audiobook, hearing him talk like a small child was priceless. I wish there was more of him :s. Maybe in the next sequels?!
What I missed:
I missed Avari’s presence and constant annoyance. Yep, I’m a fan girl of hellions in this book because they add different twits to the story more than incubus do.
I also missed the old Nash and the poor naïve Kaylee who was totally in love with him and couldn’t breath without him. Of course, that changed too…
What I hated:
This one tiny thing, which most of you will think it’s ridiculous, almost stopped me from finishing the book. When you’re about 60% done with the book, you’ll be slapped in the face with a new turn the story takes. I hated how Kaylee was suddenly done with Nash, how in minute she was totally in love with him and adores him and in the next one she was done with and in love with someone else. I hated the cruelty, irresponsibility and immaturity in these few chapters. I didn’t like seeing this part of Kaylee.
The characters:
I don’t actually want to talk about any of them, to be honest, but I’ll do it fast.
Kaylee was impossible. She was strong, scared, caring for her best friend and even starting to like Sabine. But then, I hated her for acting like a selfish banshee.
Tod is Tod. I still think of him as cool and funny and mysterious but I hated how he contributed even as little in Kaylee’s new behavior and in his brother’s pain.
Nash is my hero in this sequel. Although he didn’t do anything heroic, just by enduring all of this by himself, and going thru hell, he’s been really courageous and hurt.
Sabine is one hell of a mara. I really like her. She’s direct, she knows what she wants and she doesn’t go around and make lies.
Emma is wonderful and trustworthy best friend.
Levi is sweet. Despite his young age, he has a mind and logic of a grownup man. I like him ^_^.
Mr. Beck is pathetic.
Conclusion:
If you’ve been this far reading the series, reading If I Die is inevitable. Whether you’ll like it or not, you have to read it to know what changed and what didn’t so you can later read Before I Wake when it’s released!
This is not my favorite book in the series but I did enjoy it, especially the ending.
I’ll be fair and honest and give it the rate it deserves from my point of view.
charms1976's review against another edition
5.0
Just when I thought my heart would collapse from the torture of My Soul To Steal, the author ripped my heart out of my chest and fed it to the Hellion's for a new chew toy in If I Die. Talk about an emotional roller coaster of a series! I have read about Banshee's, Hellion's, Reaper's, Demons Breath and now love that can break your heart into pieces. The author brought it for this book and knocked me down hard!
I am having such a hard time writing a review on this book! Everything I want to say or point out could be taken as a spoiler alert. I do not want to ruin anything for everyone. You will laugh, you will yell and you will cry -- sometimes all at the once. Kaylee has grown so much from book one and she has grown into a heroine to be proud of. She has backbone, she has love and most of all she has the strength to carry everyone's pain when they need her.
Have you chosen Team Tod or Team Nash? Well, I thought I had until I read this book. Be prepared to have shocking discoveries and heartache as you turn each page. There are decisions to be made that can change the outcome for all characters involved that you won't believe until you read about it. Secrets are revealed from numerous characters leaving quite a fallout on others in the book. Favorites of the series return, along with deaths to some you won't expect. You will be cheering for characters you didn't even know you wanted to cheer for.
All I can say is, If I Die before I wake-- thank goodness I got to read this book first!
I am having such a hard time writing a review on this book! Everything I want to say or point out could be taken as a spoiler alert. I do not want to ruin anything for everyone. You will laugh, you will yell and you will cry -- sometimes all at the once. Kaylee has grown so much from book one and she has grown into a heroine to be proud of. She has backbone, she has love and most of all she has the strength to carry everyone's pain when they need her.
Have you chosen Team Tod or Team Nash? Well, I thought I had until I read this book. Be prepared to have shocking discoveries and heartache as you turn each page. There are decisions to be made that can change the outcome for all characters involved that you won't believe until you read about it. Secrets are revealed from numerous characters leaving quite a fallout on others in the book. Favorites of the series return, along with deaths to some you won't expect. You will be cheering for characters you didn't even know you wanted to cheer for.
All I can say is, If I Die before I wake-- thank goodness I got to read this book first!