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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
Wowza. That was the darkest shit I have ever read to the point where it was kind of disturbing. It was such a weird feeling to want the MC to succeed as well as wanting someone to just end them for their own good. Adelina is a very complex character (as well as most of the characters in this book) and her actions always have me conflicted. I’m really anxious to see how she ends up in this series, whether she grows some compassion or succeeds in her state of ruthlessness; it could really go either way. this book was crazy, exciting, and such a step up from the last book especially in its darkness. E X C E L E N T.
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
I rarely find sequels incredible, but Marie Lu took this book to another level. So much excitement from the beginning to the end. Adelina's corruption arc was satsfying, i know she made a lot of questionable choices but i can't help but to root for her. I also enjoyed all the new characters and their dynamics. I can't predict where the story is going and i'm super excited to see how everything concludes.
Wow, this book was amazing from start to finish. So dark, I've never read a book this dark, but it was so well done. Initially I was going to give this book 4 stars, but then I couldn't think up a reason as to what was lacking. I love happy endings or books with an optimistic approach. This book had none of that, the outcome for all of the characters seems horrifying, especially Adelina who has most definitely gone mad. I feel like the next book will have more on the Angels, which I'm excited for. Marie Lu will likely not have a HEA for the end of this series but It will be an amazing end, I know that.
Boy, was this emotionally exhausting to read!
Marie Lu is a fantastic writer who was able to allow all the characters to get into my head. It was a bit difficult and taxing for me to read this book in Adelina's point of view because I felt like I was going insane along with her. The writing was so vivid I couldn't help but put myself in Adelina's shoes. But, I loved it so much.
I am super duper sad about Adelina and her character "development." Not because it sucked or anything, but because she turned into someone so evil, it's going to be hard to redeem her... I mean, if the author even intends on doing that. I loved and admired Adelina in the first book. Although darkness was already stirring inside of her in The Young Elites, she was able to control it. Adelina was a strong character. She had a real purpose to destroy the inquistion; she stood up for herself and for the people she loved; and she never made her problems a sobfest. However, in The Rose Society, Adelina allowed her hatred and greed to consume her and take over. She is blinded by hatred and motivated by others' fears and anguish. She is able to kill easily and without remorse or purpose besides the fact that she gains more power from it. Yes, Adelina is more physically powerful, but in turn she has become a very, very weak individual mentally. I'm sad that it had to turn out this way for her.
But that made me love the book a little more. I hate Adelina as a person, but as a character I fricking love her cause she is so damn intriguing. Her dynamics are different from what I've seen in other YA protagonists (is she really a protagonist though?) And as mentioned before, due to the author's vivid writing, I couldn't help but put myself in Adelina's shoes. Although I hate her, I hurt for her. All her anguish, internal turmoil made my heart ache. It was also dangerous reading in Adelina's POV because whenever she felt angry and vengeful at another character, I did too. Even though that character did nothing wrong. I was angry at Raffaele, Gemma, Enzo, Lucent, and even Violetta at some points. But that's because Adelina was angry at them.
I am both scared and excited to read the third book. I have a feeling it will end in more tears and I'm also afraid on how Adelina will turn out.
But overall... I really enjoyed this.
Marie Lu is a fantastic writer who was able to allow all the characters to get into my head. It was a bit difficult and taxing for me to read this book in Adelina's point of view because I felt like I was going insane along with her. The writing was so vivid I couldn't help but put myself in Adelina's shoes. But, I loved it so much.
I am super duper sad about Adelina and her character "development." Not because it sucked or anything, but because she turned into someone so evil, it's going to be hard to redeem her... I mean, if the author even intends on doing that. I loved and admired Adelina in the first book. Although darkness was already stirring inside of her in The Young Elites, she was able to control it. Adelina was a strong character. She had a real purpose to destroy the inquistion; she stood up for herself and for the people she loved; and she never made her problems a sobfest. However, in The Rose Society, Adelina allowed her hatred and greed to consume her and take over. She is blinded by hatred and motivated by others' fears and anguish. She is able to kill easily and without remorse or purpose besides the fact that she gains more power from it. Yes, Adelina is more physically powerful, but in turn she has become a very, very weak individual mentally. I'm sad that it had to turn out this way for her.
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The part where she attacked Violetta horrified me.But that made me love the book a little more. I hate Adelina as a person, but as a character I fricking love her cause she is so damn intriguing. Her dynamics are different from what I've seen in other YA protagonists (is she really a protagonist though?) And as mentioned before, due to the author's vivid writing, I couldn't help but put myself in Adelina's shoes. Although I hate her, I hurt for her. All her anguish, internal turmoil made my heart ache. It was also dangerous reading in Adelina's POV because whenever she felt angry and vengeful at another character, I did too. Even though that character did nothing wrong. I was angry at Raffaele, Gemma, Enzo, Lucent, and even Violetta at some points. But that's because Adelina was angry at them.
Spoiler
Enzo's and Adelina's love story in this one was one of the saddest parts of the book. After Enzo returns from the dead, I could feel Adelina's desperation and fear. Something about Enzo wasn't the same but Adelina kept holding on to him. I felt that fear that one day Enzo would be gone and he would disappear forever. That made me tear up for some reason. I was also extremely upset with what Enzo said to Adelina in the end. It's sad how they are now enemies.I am both scared and excited to read the third book. I have a feeling it will end in more tears and I'm also afraid on how Adelina will turn out.
But overall... I really enjoyed this.
Well, this was truly great. The characters’ development, the realisation that with Violetta the gods are making sure the Elites all have a choice in the kind of life they want to lead.
It is kind of like when Achilles had to choose between a long peaceful common life and a short one with everlasting fame.
Violetta is the bringer of the doubt that they all need.
Mi Adelinetta, you won. The world is yours but that hollowness won’t go away.
Everyone has wronged you and no one was able to love you as you loved them.
But you see, the truth is that we all just try to do our best.
Life never works out the way we imagine it.
Although it seemed from the first book that the story was going to be more characters’ driven, this second book affirms that it is mostly plot driven and the characters that are not fundamental for the plot are definitely left behind.
It is clear that this is now mostly Adelina’s story and that the more choral voices of the first book and sometimes of the second, are just used as a way to drive the plot, not the characters. It is clear now that the rest of the characters only serve a purpose around Adelina - which is totally fine.
Adelina is a very interesting anti-hero: although the author keeps calling her a villain in her acknowledgements, she is not that. She is more than a villain. She is grey.
It is kind of like when Achilles had to choose between a long peaceful common life and a short one with everlasting fame.
Violetta is the bringer of the doubt that they all need.
Mi Adelinetta, you won. The world is yours but that hollowness won’t go away.
Everyone has wronged you and no one was able to love you as you loved them.
But you see, the truth is that we all just try to do our best.
Life never works out the way we imagine it.
Although it seemed from the first book that the story was going to be more characters’ driven, this second book affirms that it is mostly plot driven and the characters that are not fundamental for the plot are definitely left behind.
It is clear that this is now mostly Adelina’s story and that the more choral voices of the first book and sometimes of the second, are just used as a way to drive the plot, not the characters. It is clear now that the rest of the characters only serve a purpose around Adelina - which is totally fine.
Adelina is a very interesting anti-hero: although the author keeps calling her a villain in her acknowledgements, she is not that. She is more than a villain. She is grey.
I have enjoyed the writing style in books 1 and 2 of this series. The Rose Society took it a little darker. I liked the dark mood of this book and feel like it fit really well with the main character and the obstacles she has met. I'm unsure where book 3 will go after this, but I'm here for it!
Amazing book! The tension builds as Adelina goes leaves behind Kennetra with her beloved sister, Violetta. Beautiful story!
I knew from the first book that this was a villain's story. I wondered whether Marie Lu would take the main character down this dark a path. I'm actually impressed she did. I don't feel like she shied away anything in Adelina's descent into her own hell of fury, ambition, and betrayal. And at the same time, there's still enough of Adelina's good side that I haven't broken away from the character yet. I still want her to redeem herself, at the same time, I'm duly impressed with what she's managed. I look forward to her transition into full "Darth Vader" in the final book.