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3.41 AVERAGE
3.41 AVERAGE
i read this book last. and though it was kind of "cute", i'm mad at myself at reading it instead of another book i have that needs to be read for book club. oh well.
waste of $22. found the plot somewhat dull.
THIS SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN RELEASED IN PAPERBACK WHAT A WASTE!
THIS SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN RELEASED IN PAPERBACK WHAT A WASTE!
This was a cute little fluff novella. It revolves around Valentine's Day and four couples. It didn't add anything to the series. Just some romance both sappy and sad.
This review was originally published at Fluttering Butterflies
I do so adore the Fallen series by Lauren Kate so I was thrilled to hear of this collection of short stories, Fallen In Love, is being published during the long wait for Rapture and just in time for Valentine's Day!
Daniel and Luce's love transcends time and lifetimes, as they have lived countless times and fallen in love in each life - all to end tragically. I'll admit, I wasn't completely sold on the romance between Daniel and Luce from the first book, Fallen. It took me reading the other books in the series - Torment, in which Luce really questions her feelings and relationship with Daniel, and also Passion, in which Luce takes things into her own hands by jumping into the announcers in order to explore her past lives lived loving Daniel - for me to see and believe that this love is real and true. I believe it now and I'm so behind their relationship! I'm absolutely hooked on this series now, I find it incredibly beautiful.
And what Fallen In Love does is that it gives us as readers and as fans a tiny glimpse back into the world of Fallen, and into the hearts of some of our favourite characters. And I thought these stories were sweet, sad, heartbreaking and romantic. It was a wonderful stop-gap before Rapture! Plus, it was quite fun, set in a medieval England setting on Valentine's Day before it had become the holiday that it is today.
The first of these four connected short stories concerns Miles and Shelby. After reading Passion, I did at first feel a little bit bad about Miles and how he obviously doesn't stand much of a chance with Luce now that she's knows the full extent of Daniel's and her history. But never fear, he looks set to begin a rather adorable new relationship. What I loved the most about this story was the thoughtfulness of the Valentine's Day gifts. Take note lovers! Something personal and meaningful is always going to make for a better result on Valentine's Day.
This is quickly followed by two rather sad stories regarding Roland and Arriane. Roland and Arriane are both characters that I'd never really sat up and took notice of. That is, not until now. Oh, Lauren Kate. You break my heart in so many ways. These two stories deal with lost love and thinking of someone else's happiness over your own and about sacrifice and heartbreak. Roland's story made my eyes well up a bit but Arriane's really had me crying. Both were quite beautiful stories of broken love.
But I think most people's main reason for picking up Fallen In Love will be for the Daniel and Luce story at the end. It is the only Valentine's Day in all of their long history that they've ever shared. And it is just as sweet and romantic as you'd imagine it to be.
This book is perfect for Fallen fans and die-hard romantics!
I do so adore the Fallen series by Lauren Kate so I was thrilled to hear of this collection of short stories, Fallen In Love, is being published during the long wait for Rapture and just in time for Valentine's Day!
Daniel and Luce's love transcends time and lifetimes, as they have lived countless times and fallen in love in each life - all to end tragically. I'll admit, I wasn't completely sold on the romance between Daniel and Luce from the first book, Fallen. It took me reading the other books in the series - Torment, in which Luce really questions her feelings and relationship with Daniel, and also Passion, in which Luce takes things into her own hands by jumping into the announcers in order to explore her past lives lived loving Daniel - for me to see and believe that this love is real and true. I believe it now and I'm so behind their relationship! I'm absolutely hooked on this series now, I find it incredibly beautiful.
And what Fallen In Love does is that it gives us as readers and as fans a tiny glimpse back into the world of Fallen, and into the hearts of some of our favourite characters. And I thought these stories were sweet, sad, heartbreaking and romantic. It was a wonderful stop-gap before Rapture! Plus, it was quite fun, set in a medieval England setting on Valentine's Day before it had become the holiday that it is today.
The first of these four connected short stories concerns Miles and Shelby. After reading Passion, I did at first feel a little bit bad about Miles and how he obviously doesn't stand much of a chance with Luce now that she's knows the full extent of Daniel's and her history. But never fear, he looks set to begin a rather adorable new relationship. What I loved the most about this story was the thoughtfulness of the Valentine's Day gifts. Take note lovers! Something personal and meaningful is always going to make for a better result on Valentine's Day.
This is quickly followed by two rather sad stories regarding Roland and Arriane. Roland and Arriane are both characters that I'd never really sat up and took notice of. That is, not until now. Oh, Lauren Kate. You break my heart in so many ways. These two stories deal with lost love and thinking of someone else's happiness over your own and about sacrifice and heartbreak. Roland's story made my eyes well up a bit but Arriane's really had me crying. Both were quite beautiful stories of broken love.
But I think most people's main reason for picking up Fallen In Love will be for the Daniel and Luce story at the end. It is the only Valentine's Day in all of their long history that they've ever shared. And it is just as sweet and romantic as you'd imagine it to be.
This book is perfect for Fallen fans and die-hard romantics!
(5 stars because I'm nostalgic for this book and it's a collection of short stories about time traveling angels on Valentine's Day that includes an angel/demon lesbian couple, what's not to like?)
I really enjoyed seeing a short story collection like this within a series that has so few books; this feels like the type of additional content a young adult series would usually get if it was more popular or longer. Even as someone who doesn't like Shelby, I liked her story with Miles, and that was the weakest one here. Roland's chapter was a good way to get to know him as a more developed character, and even though Lucinda and Daniel's chapter was just an additional section of what they were doing last book, it was still enjoyable.
My favorite story here is still the tragic love story between Arianne and Tess; their intense, at times abusive, relationship was something I remember reading in high school and being floored by. I had just started reading more wlw books and appreciated seeing a story with a lesbian couple that also dealt with heavier topics. Re-reading the series now, a decade later, I'm still impressed that readers aren't told until 80% of the way through the series how Arianne got the scars she's had since book one. It's difficult to draw out an answer that long and have it be satisfying, but it paid off extremely well here.
I really enjoyed seeing a short story collection like this within a series that has so few books; this feels like the type of additional content a young adult series would usually get if it was more popular or longer. Even as someone who doesn't like Shelby, I liked her story with Miles, and that was the weakest one here. Roland's chapter was a good way to get to know him as a more developed character, and even though Lucinda and Daniel's chapter was just an additional section of what they were doing last book, it was still enjoyable.
My favorite story here is still the tragic love story between Arianne and Tess; their intense, at times abusive, relationship was something I remember reading in high school and being floored by. I had just started reading more wlw books and appreciated seeing a story with a lesbian couple that also dealt with heavier topics. Re-reading the series now, a decade later, I'm still impressed that readers aren't told until 80% of the way through the series how Arianne got the scars she's had since book one. It's difficult to draw out an answer that long and have it be satisfying, but it paid off extremely well here.
A quick little read that revolves around various characters from the series and what they got up to on a certain Valentine's day.
Shelby and Miles' story was cute and I like them together.
Roland's story and Arianne's story (separate) were both sad as if the only angels that can find happiness are Daniel and Luce.
Daniel and Luce's Valentine's story was also nice but I have gotten a bit bored of their star crossed lovers trope now.
I did like to see the small appearance from Cam though.
Overall a quick and easy read if you are looking for some romance between the characters you have been reading about in the series.
Shelby and Miles' story was cute and I like them together.
Roland's story and Arianne's story (separate) were both sad as if the only angels that can find happiness are Daniel and Luce.
Daniel and Luce's Valentine's story was also nice but I have gotten a bit bored of their star crossed lovers trope now.
I did like to see the small appearance from Cam though.
Overall a quick and easy read if you are looking for some romance between the characters you have been reading about in the series.
All these books/stories are basically the same... the series is getting boring.
meh. 3.5 stars. I was looking forward to seeing some snippets of side characters in this book. but, it just didn't deliver like at all. shelby and miles.. so awkward and weird and didn't make any sense. then Roland.. no love for him.. and Arrianne.. just kid of left it hanging.. it's like yeah.. give me snippets.. but not actually tell the whole story. however, I did enjoy the Daniel/Luce story.
“Smile child, men like a happy maid.”
That is a direct quote from this book.
Need I say more?
That is a direct quote from this book.
Need I say more?