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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
Now it is very hard to surpass the first book in any series, and I know I have read a lot of books that have not quiet lived up to the first, but I am pleasantly pleased to say that Hallowed is one of those rare books that was better than its first.
I thought I loved Unearthly ( which I did) but I loved Hallowed so much more. This book made me feel so much more than the first. I cried so hard through Hallowed it was unbelievable.
Clara was put through a lot with Unearthly but she is tested so much more through Hallowed. She thought her purpose was hard to understand before it is so much more now.
Tucker is still my hero. I loved him that much more for this book. He is always there and a constant rock for Clara even when things get really tough. Now I do not want to spoil it for anyone so I won't go on any further with Tucker.
Christian as always is a heavy presence. There but not quiet there. He is so much more for Clara but she refuses to have her life predestined for her and she will fight tooth and nail to have what she wants, even when it is not necessarily the best for her.
I LOVE this series. Cynthia Hand is an extraordinary author who just keeps getting better and better. She is has this great way of making what could possibly be a very heavy novel, light and fun. She is a talent to be reckoned with. If you have not yet read Unearthly or Hallowed then you will definitely want to pick this series up! A must read!
I thought I loved Unearthly ( which I did) but I loved Hallowed so much more. This book made me feel so much more than the first. I cried so hard through Hallowed it was unbelievable.
Clara was put through a lot with Unearthly but she is tested so much more through Hallowed. She thought her purpose was hard to understand before it is so much more now.
Tucker is still my hero. I loved him that much more for this book. He is always there and a constant rock for Clara even when things get really tough. Now I do not want to spoil it for anyone so I won't go on any further with Tucker.
Christian as always is a heavy presence. There but not quiet there. He is so much more for Clara but she refuses to have her life predestined for her and she will fight tooth and nail to have what she wants, even when it is not necessarily the best for her.
I LOVE this series. Cynthia Hand is an extraordinary author who just keeps getting better and better. She is has this great way of making what could possibly be a very heavy novel, light and fun. She is a talent to be reckoned with. If you have not yet read Unearthly or Hallowed then you will definitely want to pick this series up! A must read!
SOOOOO GOOD! BUT WHY OH WHY OH WHY DID IT HAVE TO END LIKE THAT??? WHYYYYYY? I MEAN, C'MON, CHOOSE TUCKER NOT STUPID CHRISTIAN!!!!!!!!!!!!! GRR CYNTHIA HAND HAS A DEATH WISH...
I liked Unearthly better, for the record.
I liked Unearthly better, for the record.
In a way, I'm kind of glad I didn't get around to starting this series when it was originally published. It's really nice to be able to read series books back to back and not have a year or two of waiting time in between! I was excited to be able start Hallowed soon after finishing Unearthly.
Second books in a trilogy can sometimes be disappointing, but Hallowed was great. There were so many
plot twists and reveals that I didn't see coming. The characters showed growth, and the love triangle got even more interesting...I don't have a clear favorite at this point. While there were some dark and emotional moments, there was still quite a bit of the humor that I loved in the first book. I'm really looking forward to Boundless!
Second books in a trilogy can sometimes be disappointing, but Hallowed was great. There were so many
plot twists and reveals that I didn't see coming. The characters showed growth, and the love triangle got even more interesting...I don't have a clear favorite at this point. While there were some dark and emotional moments, there was still quite a bit of the humor that I loved in the first book. I'm really looking forward to Boundless!
Not quite as good at book #1, but definitely engaging enough to rush through. Opened up a lot more questions--the perfect buildup to book #3!
I'm in love with this series already, I can't wait for the 3rd book. Although I assume it's going to be a long wait :(
I really loved this book, not as much as the first I think, but it's still good.
and had some surprising things like the first :)
I really loved this book, not as much as the first I think, but it's still good.
and had some surprising things like the first :)
I've waffled on what I wanted to say in this review and exactly how I felt about "Hallowed" for the better part of two weeks. Yet, here I sit, still without a clue about my feelings. What I do know is this... I HAVE TONS OF FEELINGS AND 100% OF ME DOESN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH ALL OF THEM AND WHAT THEY ALL MEAN!!!
I went into reading this a bit apprehensive because A) the part in the blurb about someone Clara loves dying and B) the many reviews I have read about people being disappointed with the direction that this book took- I'm assuming because of the love triangle, but I tried not to let that taint how I would feel about it. So, I locked my skepticism in a little box in my brain and dove in.
I enjoyed that the beginning of the book picked up right where "Unearthly" left off, and I was able to get all cozy with the warmth and giddiness of Tucker and Clara's relationship. *sigh* I really missed you, Tucker. But then, things happen, new visions come, devastating news is uncovered, and through these circumstances, Clara grows to rely on Christian's friendship more than she ever expected. This is the point in which Ms. Hand pulled a sly trick, and had me falling for Christian. Hard. *grumbles and shakes fist* I'll never NOT love Tucker, woman. NEVER! *whispers* But now I adore Christian, too. *bites lip and shakes head* I'm such a hussy. I'm so sorry Tucker.
As far as the plot and character development, I feel like we made a ton of headway in this second installment of the series. In my opinion, a majority of the characters grew up and secrets were discovered, we were given more insight into the world of angels, and pieces of the puzzle shifted and finally fell into place. However, new people were introduced, others disappeared, and we are still left with so questions that have me anxious for the next book.
In closing, I'll say that Cynthia Hand's world-building, lovely prose, and the delicate quality in which she handled all the different scenarios in this book had me spellbound from the beginning. Even with all the tears I cried, I didn't seem to be anywhere near as disappointed with the outcome as others appeared to have been. Then again, ask me again tomorrow, and I may feel differently.
I went into reading this a bit apprehensive because A) the part in the blurb about someone Clara loves dying and B) the many reviews I have read about people being disappointed with the direction that this book took- I'm assuming because of the love triangle, but I tried not to let that taint how I would feel about it. So, I locked my skepticism in a little box in my brain and dove in.
I enjoyed that the beginning of the book picked up right where "Unearthly" left off, and I was able to get all cozy with the warmth and giddiness of Tucker and Clara's relationship. *sigh* I really missed you, Tucker. But then, things happen, new visions come, devastating news is uncovered, and through these circumstances, Clara grows to rely on Christian's friendship more than she ever expected. This is the point in which Ms. Hand pulled a sly trick, and had me falling for Christian. Hard. *grumbles and shakes fist* I'll never NOT love Tucker, woman. NEVER!
Spoiler
Not even after the meadow graveyard scene that gave me chills!As far as the plot and character development, I feel like we made a ton of headway in this second installment of the series. In my opinion, a majority of the characters grew up and secrets were discovered, we were given more insight into the world of angels, and pieces of the puzzle shifted and finally fell into place. However, new people were introduced, others disappeared, and we are still left with so questions that have me anxious for the next book.
In closing, I'll say that Cynthia Hand's world-building, lovely prose, and the delicate quality in which she handled all the different scenarios in this book had me spellbound from the beginning. Even with all the tears I cried, I didn't seem to be anywhere near as disappointed with the outcome as others appeared to have been. Then again, ask me again tomorrow, and I may feel differently.
I liked this MUCH better than Unearthly--all the issues I had with the first one were resolved or fixed in Hallowed which is great! I'm looking forward to the last one!
Less good that book 1, this was such a downer and it amped up the love triangle. Which was okay, I guess it's at least a good, not toally obvious one, but still kind of disappointing. I got sucked into the the story at the beginning, but ultimately it was pretty anticlimactic. Other than the romantic plotline, it didn't have a whole lot of development and felt a lot like filler. Hopeful that book 3 explains some stuff and resolves the pointy bastard love triangle the way I want it to.
SPOILERS for first book Unearthly as well as Hallowed
OK-it took me way too long to pick up this delightful sequel! I think part of that was my general indifference to angel stories though I've seen this ranked as one of the best, I'll still take contemporary over paranormal any day. The other part would be a lack of infatuation with Tucker. It seems like almost everyone else in the blogosphere swooned for the guy but I didn't get it. I did like Christian though.
I'm glad I already wasn't a fan of Tucker because his behavior in this book is not great. He's increasingly out of the picture, rather personality-less, and very jealous. As he should be because Christian and Clara are able to draw closer based on their shared angel heritage. But, I'm totally biases as an admitted member of Team Christian. Still I didn't like how Clara shunted Tucker to the side for his own protection. I hate when male paranormals do that to their human girlfriends and I hated it here too even though I don't like Tucker. Yeah, I have complicated feelings about the romantic relationships.
Did I mention there were spoilers? Because more are to come, starting now...
So Clara's dad is an angel? This makes sense. I actually knew that because I read some reviews with spoilers beforehand. I didn't predict that (as I mentioned in my Unearthly review, I bought that he was in New York doing whatever) but it didn't surprise me. Clara just seemed to powerful to have so little angelbood. I'm also "glad" that Clara's mom died. Not because I like reading about moms dying (way too common in books, TV, and movies) but because I wondered about her weakness in the first book and it was explained here.
I'm still wondering about Jeffrey-since we only get Clara's point of view, he does not come off well and I found myself very pissed off at him and his behavior. I'm also wondering about the overall battle between the angels and the Black Wings. I don't feel like all that much happened in this book even though I'm sure it is all pushing toward a grand finale in the third book. I'm especially curious to find out more about Clara's purpose (and how Christian ties into it). It is probably too much to hope that they'll procreate and bring more angel babies into the world but I can dream.
Overall: A really fun sequel although maybe a bit on the long side when considering what happens and what the audience learns. Excited for Boundless
Cover: I liked the purple on Unearthly more but it's good. They look nice on the shelf together.
OK-it took me way too long to pick up this delightful sequel! I think part of that was my general indifference to angel stories though I've seen this ranked as one of the best, I'll still take contemporary over paranormal any day. The other part would be a lack of infatuation with Tucker. It seems like almost everyone else in the blogosphere swooned for the guy but I didn't get it. I did like Christian though.
I'm glad I already wasn't a fan of Tucker because his behavior in this book is not great. He's increasingly out of the picture, rather personality-less, and very jealous. As he should be because Christian and Clara are able to draw closer based on their shared angel heritage. But, I'm totally biases as an admitted member of Team Christian. Still I didn't like how Clara shunted Tucker to the side for his own protection. I hate when male paranormals do that to their human girlfriends and I hated it here too even though I don't like Tucker. Yeah, I have complicated feelings about the romantic relationships.
Did I mention there were spoilers? Because more are to come, starting now...
So Clara's dad is an angel? This makes sense. I actually knew that because I read some reviews with spoilers beforehand. I didn't predict that (as I mentioned in my Unearthly review, I bought that he was in New York doing whatever) but it didn't surprise me. Clara just seemed to powerful to have so little angelbood. I'm also "glad" that Clara's mom died. Not because I like reading about moms dying (way too common in books, TV, and movies) but because I wondered about her weakness in the first book and it was explained here.
I'm still wondering about Jeffrey-since we only get Clara's point of view, he does not come off well and I found myself very pissed off at him and his behavior. I'm also wondering about the overall battle between the angels and the Black Wings. I don't feel like all that much happened in this book even though I'm sure it is all pushing toward a grand finale in the third book. I'm especially curious to find out more about Clara's purpose (and how Christian ties into it). It is probably too much to hope that they'll procreate and bring more angel babies into the world but I can dream.
Overall: A really fun sequel although maybe a bit on the long side when considering what happens and what the audience learns. Excited for Boundless
Cover: I liked the purple on Unearthly more but it's good. They look nice on the shelf together.
This review was originally published at Fluttering Butterflies
It was only recently that I read Unearthly and loved it. So I was very much looking forward to the sequel, Hallowed by Cynthia Hand. I think this series has been very surprising to me. At the start, I was the person saying 'angels? not my thing' and also 'a love triangle? Argh.' And Cynthia Hand really changed my mind about both.
Angels are not something that I've really ever been that interested in reading about. But I love the twists and unexpected happening in relation to the part-angels within this series. I love the idea of each part-angel having this purpose that needs to be fulfilled. I love the abilities that they posess, from the languages to the glory that they can tap into. It was very fun learning more about the mythology of angels and part-angels in Hallowed. From life timespan to different abilities and strengths. I find myself more and more intrigued by part-angels. And all the twists and surprises that Cynthia Hand throws in really keeps me on my toes!
Hallowed follows on not very long after the events of Unearthly. Clara now has to live with her decision to break from her purpose to save Christian, instead saving Tucker from the forest fire. Clara worries that there will be some punishment in store for her. Already she's feeling very conflicting emotions - she loves Tucker wholly and completely, but she's also drawn inexplicably to the mysterious Christian.
When Clara begins to have dreams about some event in the future in which somebody she cares about will die, Clara realises she has a tough time ahead of her. Dealing with this death of a loved one, the consistent appearance of a certain Black Wing and deciding who to give her heart to. I'd be warned beforehand that Hallowed is a tear-inducing book and it is incredibly sad and emotional! Keep those tissue boxes at hand.
What I love most about this series is as I read this book I find myself getting overly invested emotionally about its characters. I really want to know what's going on in Jeremy's head. I want to know what secrets Angela is holding onto. I want desperately to know MORE - about Black Wings, about Christian, about the purposes. I feel protective of Clara and all she's going through.
But I guess the big draw for me to this series is the compelling love interests. I absolutely adored Tucker in Unearthly. When I started Hallowed, I was sure that my love of him would continue being rock-solid. And I suppose that he still is, I still think Tucker is a wonderful guy, but as learnt more about Christian, I found myself completely swayed in my opinions!
Excellent sequel and series, I can highly recommend both!
It was only recently that I read Unearthly and loved it. So I was very much looking forward to the sequel, Hallowed by Cynthia Hand. I think this series has been very surprising to me. At the start, I was the person saying 'angels? not my thing' and also 'a love triangle? Argh.' And Cynthia Hand really changed my mind about both.
Angels are not something that I've really ever been that interested in reading about. But I love the twists and unexpected happening in relation to the part-angels within this series. I love the idea of each part-angel having this purpose that needs to be fulfilled. I love the abilities that they posess, from the languages to the glory that they can tap into. It was very fun learning more about the mythology of angels and part-angels in Hallowed. From life timespan to different abilities and strengths. I find myself more and more intrigued by part-angels. And all the twists and surprises that Cynthia Hand throws in really keeps me on my toes!
Hallowed follows on not very long after the events of Unearthly. Clara now has to live with her decision to break from her purpose to save Christian, instead saving Tucker from the forest fire. Clara worries that there will be some punishment in store for her. Already she's feeling very conflicting emotions - she loves Tucker wholly and completely, but she's also drawn inexplicably to the mysterious Christian.
When Clara begins to have dreams about some event in the future in which somebody she cares about will die, Clara realises she has a tough time ahead of her. Dealing with this death of a loved one, the consistent appearance of a certain Black Wing and deciding who to give her heart to. I'd be warned beforehand that Hallowed is a tear-inducing book and it is incredibly sad and emotional! Keep those tissue boxes at hand.
What I love most about this series is as I read this book I find myself getting overly invested emotionally about its characters. I really want to know what's going on in Jeremy's head. I want to know what secrets Angela is holding onto. I want desperately to know MORE - about Black Wings, about Christian, about the purposes. I feel protective of Clara and all she's going through.
But I guess the big draw for me to this series is the compelling love interests. I absolutely adored Tucker in Unearthly. When I started Hallowed, I was sure that my love of him would continue being rock-solid. And I suppose that he still is, I still think Tucker is a wonderful guy, but as learnt more about Christian, I found myself completely swayed in my opinions!
Excellent sequel and series, I can highly recommend both!