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aqlovestoread's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
5.0
This is the second book after the insiders in the series. I do feel like you have to read the insiders before you read the damaged. You were introduced to the main character Bailey and her love interest cash in the first book. Bailey discovered her father and that she was from a wealthy family in the first book. It ended with caches grandfather who is dangerous being at the door.
In this book the majority the time cash is trying to protect Bailey from his grandfather. This is interjected with Bailey having to deal with her fellow classmates at her school while being who she is. The interaction of all the characters keeps you involved throughout the story. The story keeps getting more complicated and adding more layers and we keep finding out that there are more people involved in trying to keep cash under his grandfathers control. The book ends with a bang and I cannot wait until the next book in the series. It’s an interesting book with complicated characters and a very fascinating plotline.
In this book the majority the time cash is trying to protect Bailey from his grandfather. This is interjected with Bailey having to deal with her fellow classmates at her school while being who she is. The interaction of all the characters keeps you involved throughout the story. The story keeps getting more complicated and adding more layers and we keep finding out that there are more people involved in trying to keep cash under his grandfathers control. The book ends with a bang and I cannot wait until the next book in the series. It’s an interesting book with complicated characters and a very fascinating plotline.
__whatsrachelreading__'s review against another edition
The Damaged is a solid follow-up to The Insiders, taking place right where book one left off.
The Damaged explores Kash and Bailey’s relationship as well as each other separately. There is much more plot development and story building in book two as secrets and twists are revealed.
If you loved The Insiders then you’ll love The Damaged. The only thing that disappointed me is how long I’ll have to wait for the third.
The Damaged explores Kash and Bailey’s relationship as well as each other separately. There is much more plot development and story building in book two as secrets and twists are revealed.
If you loved The Insiders then you’ll love The Damaged. The only thing that disappointed me is how long I’ll have to wait for the third.
daniireads's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
I'm not sure if I just over hyped myself on this book or what, but I didn't love The Damaged as much as I loved The Insiders. I had such a hard time connecting with the storyline this time, parts of it just seemed really unrealistic and over the top, and I found myself easily distracted by other things than consumed like I was while reading The Insiders. Womp!
Kash and Bailey did give me all the feels in this book, so at least there's that. Plus the ending wasn't something I expected, so I'm willing to read book 3
I'm not sure if I just over hyped myself on this book or what, but I didn't love The Damaged as much as I loved The Insiders. I had such a hard time connecting with the storyline this time, parts of it just seemed really unrealistic and over the top, and I found myself easily distracted by other things than consumed like I was while reading The Insiders. Womp!
Kash and Bailey did give me all the feels in this book, so at least there's that. Plus the ending wasn't something I expected, so I'm willing to read book 3
reading_with_2_book_lovers's review against another edition
4.0
This author never fails to dissapoint me. This story kicked all the goal posts. I very much need the next installment.
whatfelreads's review against another edition
5.0
oh. my. GOD. tijan what the ever living hell. i’m DYING. DYING. please for the love of god send me book 3
proud_book_nerd's review against another edition
5.0
Broken beyond repair
You know when you're reading a book and it's like you see the images in front of you, like you're watching it play out? This book was that!
The glimpses of Kash you get in this book are so eye-opening! He reminds me of another puppetmaster (Donovan Kincaid) and the strings he pulls that so many don't understand. I loved seeing the relationships Bailey formed with her siblings, and I could identify with B about wanting to stay busy so that she doesn't concentrate on what Quinn did to her. In this book, we're presented with the villain who was pulling so many strings in the first book, we didn't know about. So many supporting characters come out in this book, B's fellow IT geeks are an interesting bunch.
I felt the bond Bailey and Kash developed, how much they fundamentally NEEDED each other and their physical connection was fire, but too brief. The book went by too fast, while I was anticipating the next revelation, the book finished. I can't believe how the book left off... it's going to feel like it's been ages until I finally get the conclusion to Kash and Bailey's story. Purely Addicting.
You know when you're reading a book and it's like you see the images in front of you, like you're watching it play out? This book was that!
The glimpses of Kash you get in this book are so eye-opening! He reminds me of another puppetmaster (Donovan Kincaid) and the strings he pulls that so many don't understand. I loved seeing the relationships Bailey formed with her siblings, and I could identify with B about wanting to stay busy so that she doesn't concentrate on what Quinn did to her. In this book, we're presented with the villain who was pulling so many strings in the first book, we didn't know about. So many supporting characters come out in this book, B's fellow IT geeks are an interesting bunch.
I felt the bond Bailey and Kash developed, how much they fundamentally NEEDED each other and their physical connection was fire, but too brief. The book went by too fast, while I was anticipating the next revelation, the book finished. I can't believe how the book left off... it's going to feel like it's been ages until I finally get the conclusion to Kash and Bailey's story. Purely Addicting.
bqueb's review against another edition
5.0
TIJAN!!!! I am not OK!!
I’m not even sure where to start or what to say except Victoria & Calhoun truly deserve what happens to them. What a witch
I’m not even sure where to start or what to say except Victoria & Calhoun truly deserve what happens to them. What a witch
tabberz's review against another edition
4.0
Was extremely lucky and excited to receive an ARC! It was the perfect birthday present.
The Damaged is book 2 in Tijan's Insider trilogy. It picks up where the first book leaves off. From the start it is a roller coaster and doesn't let up until the very last page. I could not put it down!
We find Kash and Bailey in a brand new situation as they try to navigate all the new things happening in their lives. Kash has been outed to the world as the grandson of one of the richest and most dangerous men in the world, as well as also being incredibly rich and powerful himself. Bailey is starting grad school and is no longer the anonymous girl she was used to. She's now the daughter of one of the biggest and most influential tech moguls.
There's so much to say but it's so much better to just go in and read. You meet, and immediately hate, Kash's grandfather. But we also get a lot of character growth from not only Bailey but also Matt, who endears me to himself more and more as the book goes on. You see Matt slowly become more of what he needs to be, but it's not without a lot of ups and downs with him.
There's definitely some craziness that happens in this book and the end has more twists than I could wrap my head around. However, it never gets too crazy and it all falls in line with the way this series is being shaped.
To say I can not wait for the next book would be an understatement!! Another great read by Tijan.
The Damaged is book 2 in Tijan's Insider trilogy. It picks up where the first book leaves off. From the start it is a roller coaster and doesn't let up until the very last page. I could not put it down!
We find Kash and Bailey in a brand new situation as they try to navigate all the new things happening in their lives. Kash has been outed to the world as the grandson of one of the richest and most dangerous men in the world, as well as also being incredibly rich and powerful himself. Bailey is starting grad school and is no longer the anonymous girl she was used to. She's now the daughter of one of the biggest and most influential tech moguls.
There's so much to say but it's so much better to just go in and read. You meet, and immediately hate, Kash's grandfather. But we also get a lot of character growth from not only Bailey but also Matt, who endears me to himself more and more as the book goes on. You see Matt slowly become more of what he needs to be, but it's not without a lot of ups and downs with him.
There's definitely some craziness that happens in this book and the end has more twists than I could wrap my head around. However, it never gets too crazy and it all falls in line with the way this series is being shaped.
To say I can not wait for the next book would be an understatement!! Another great read by Tijan.
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