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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Realmente impactante y te deja con ganas de mucho más, les recomiendo no lean 'NADA' antes de leer el libro por que pierde levemente la magia, pero es muy bueno, al igual que los demás. Espero con ansias poder leer el cuarto libro y final de esta hermosa saga. Descubrir que ocurrirá con los ángeles caídos y especialmente con Lucinda. 100% recomendado.
adventurous
dark
slow-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
1,5 stars
I was hoping for a prequel/sequel with more information about Luce's and Daniel's relationship, because I wanted to believe in it, but I'm disappointed.
I can't get behind this series, because I can't get behind the main focus of it, the romance. I can't get behind the romance because aside from their past lives, there is no foundation for Luce's and Daniel's relationship. The basis of their relationship is lust, because when Luce and Daniel describe what they like about each other and miss about each other, they always describe each other's physical appearance and nothing else. I thought that a glimpse into Luce's and Daniel's past would provide some reason as to why their romance is described as legendary, but their past lives show what we already know. Luce's and Daniel's relationship has always lacked depth and Passion didn't change my views. I don't see what makes their romance epic.
Luce's past lives might not be entirely historically accurate, but they are interesting. Luce's past lives have so much more personality than present-day Luce. Present-day Luce is a cardboard cutout in comparison. I wonder what drained out all her personality? Daniel? Because present-day Luce's life revolves around nothing else aside from him and I barely know anything else about her. It's great that Luce has decided to figure things out and takes action, but the way she goes about doing it is terrible.
Luce is also the most trusting, gullible and frustrating protagonist I have ever read about. She goes into an announcer portal without even knowing anything about announcer travel or the rules related to it, cause a bunch of problems that could have easily been averted, is extremely selfish and I have no idea how she's still alive. She's made to seem like a likable character, but she just isn't.
It's also funny that the only voice of reason is a gargoyle, Bill, who resembles an animated sidekick. Bill is a caricature but he can be entertaining at times.
The plot is repetitive. Passion might have felt less repetitive if present day events were woven into the past lives. Passion is more like a prequel and new information is only revealed at the end. The payoff of the reveal at the end wasn't enough for me to trudge through this whole book, but the fact that I did probably says more than my empty words.
I expected Passion to change my opinion of present-day Luce and Daniel and make me feel more positive towards them, but it just reaffirmed how much I don't like them.
I was hoping for a prequel/sequel with more information about Luce's and Daniel's relationship, because I wanted to believe in it, but I'm disappointed.
I can't get behind this series, because I can't get behind the main focus of it, the romance. I can't get behind the romance because aside from their past lives, there is no foundation for Luce's and Daniel's relationship. The basis of their relationship is lust, because when Luce and Daniel describe what they like about each other and miss about each other, they always describe each other's physical appearance and nothing else. I thought that a glimpse into Luce's and Daniel's past would provide some reason as to why their romance is described as legendary, but their past lives show what we already know. Luce's and Daniel's relationship has always lacked depth and Passion didn't change my views. I don't see what makes their romance epic.
Luce's past lives might not be entirely historically accurate, but they are interesting. Luce's past lives have so much more personality than present-day Luce. Present-day Luce is a cardboard cutout in comparison. I wonder what drained out all her personality? Daniel? Because present-day Luce's life revolves around nothing else aside from him and I barely know anything else about her. It's great that Luce has decided to figure things out and takes action, but the way she goes about doing it is terrible.
Luce is also the most trusting, gullible and frustrating protagonist I have ever read about. She goes into an announcer portal without even knowing anything about announcer travel or the rules related to it, cause a bunch of problems that could have easily been averted, is extremely selfish and I have no idea how she's still alive. She's made to seem like a likable character, but she just isn't.
It's also funny that the only voice of reason is a gargoyle, Bill, who resembles an animated sidekick. Bill is a caricature but he can be entertaining at times.
Spoiler
This is a reread so I knew that Bill is Lucifer, which could also be why I found the personality transition odd.The plot is repetitive.
Spoiler
Luce uses the announcer portal to time travel, encounters a past life, figures a few things out, Daniel tries to follow Luce and is always a step behind and repeat.I expected Passion to change my opinion of present-day Luce and Daniel and make me feel more positive towards them, but it just reaffirmed how much I don't like them.
My favorite of these books - according to my original review from 2016 “I read this in one sitting at 2am” lol.
anyway. I loved the depth that this book gives to Luce and Daniel. It’s not just a star crossed lovers story. It’s not insta love. It’s more than that and it’s written beautifully.
also, fuck Bill. We hate him.
anyway. I loved the depth that this book gives to Luce and Daniel. It’s not just a star crossed lovers story. It’s not insta love. It’s more than that and it’s written beautifully.
also, fuck Bill. We hate him.
I am not going to lie I really enjoyed this book when I first read it. Being able to dive into a variety of Luce's and Daniel's past lives was very interesting especially considering the different time periods and cultures that was explored.
In addition to this Daniel really grew on me throughout the course of this book, and I really enjoyed his team up with Miles and Shelby.
I really liked Bill, both his humous initial appearance as well as the revelation, and was very intrigued to see how his character's introduction was going to raise the stakes going into the final book.
I also really enjoyed getting to see snippets of the other angels in the past, and was especially excited to read Cam's backstory and why he picked the side that he did.
The ending was what ruined this book for me, not because of Bill's reveal, but because of how ridiculous a conclusion it was. The angel politics which were infodumped onto the reader within the finial few chapters was very boring to read and took away from the quick paced jump through their past lives which Luce and Daniel were on.
3 stars
In addition to this Daniel really grew on me throughout the course of this book, and I really enjoyed his team up with Miles and Shelby.
I really liked Bill, both his humous initial appearance as well as the revelation, and was very intrigued to see how his character's introduction was going to raise the stakes going into the final book.
I also really enjoyed getting to see snippets of the other angels in the past, and was especially excited to read Cam's backstory and why he picked the side that he did.
The ending was what ruined this book for me, not because of Bill's reveal, but because of how ridiculous a conclusion it was. The angel politics which were infodumped onto the reader within the finial few chapters was very boring to read and took away from the quick paced jump through their past lives which Luce and Daniel were on.
3 stars
3 stars. This one was definitely the most interesting of the series so far plot wise. I mean it’s convoluted as hell but it was something. I liked the whole thing of Luce seeing her past lives and finally getting to see her love story with Daniel through the ages. Not bad. Easily my favorite book in the series but that’s not saying much honestly.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This author was not equipped to handle time travel.
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No