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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Just message to the author
Pls read some fanfics just to practice writing better erotic/sexual scenes
Pls read some fanfics just to practice writing better erotic/sexual scenes
The Loss is set 40 years after The Rise and it seems that not much has changed. Klaus is still angry over the death of Vivienne and plans to have her resurrected once he can find a compliant witch. The main change is that the Mikaelsons are no longer forbidden from creating new vampires, they now run the city.
I really enjoyed this, the Vivienne element was a nice plot. I did get a little bored towards the end, but will definitely read the last in the trilogy.
I really enjoyed this, the Vivienne element was a nice plot. I did get a little bored towards the end, but will definitely read the last in the trilogy.
Spoilers, y'all!
What in the world was this book? Klaus, married? Rebekah plays a prank at the wedding? That makes zero sense, what is she, seven? Zombie things eating hearts, everywhere?
What a hot mess. And Klaus will never be able to love that way again? How stupid to put that in the book, knowing about Camille and Caroline? I can't, y'all.
What in the world was this book? Klaus, married? Rebekah plays a prank at the wedding? That makes zero sense, what is she, seven? Zombie things eating hearts, everywhere?
What a hot mess. And Klaus will never be able to love that way again? How stupid to put that in the book, knowing about Camille and Caroline? I can't, y'all.
dnf @2%
love the television adaptation
niklaus has my whole heart, don't know what that says about me (love a broken, bad boy)
love elijah too, see above about my superior tastes
kol grew on me
that is to say, barely made it through the first book, absolutely could not get through this at all
hard pass, just felt like a whole other thing come out of left field
felt it had no connected to the tv adaptation stoyline
love the television adaptation
niklaus has my whole heart, don't know what that says about me (love a broken, bad boy)
love elijah too, see above about my superior tastes
kol grew on me
that is to say, barely made it through the first book, absolutely could not get through this at all
hard pass, just felt like a whole other thing come out of left field
felt it had no connected to the tv adaptation stoyline
There are some parts when I wished to slap klaus for his distrust for his siblings. How can he think that his siblings hate him?? When everything they did was to protect him. A quality I adored about the originals.. Klaus - His love for viv. Though he's selfish, he loved her with whole heart. Elijah - His passion to keep his siblings together. Rebekah - Though she hated klaus, she never intended to let him get hurt. It was fascinating to read. The way originals ripped the heart out of undead witches astonished me. I was awestruck.. I know it's kinda weird to feel like this. I can't help it, because I am die hard fan of klaus.
Lisette is a new turned vampire by none other than klaus. She had no fear for the originals. She planned strategies and helped the originals during the war. I am feeling epic while reading it. It was a awesome journey with the originals. Now I am eager to read the next book in this trilogy.
Lisette is a new turned vampire by none other than klaus. She had no fear for the originals. She planned strategies and helped the originals during the war. I am feeling epic while reading it. It was a awesome journey with the originals. Now I am eager to read the next book in this trilogy.
I had fun reading this book, but... it's far from perfect. The beginning was super annoying – the characters behaved completely not like themselves, especially Klaus. He was so different from Klaus we know from tv shows, he was like... a not very funny caricature.
After about a third of the book, we finally started getting some action which helped. The best were the last 100 pages – a lot happened and it was quite interesting. The decisions the Originals had to make, the things they had to do... I have to admit, that was done really well.
Even though I consider "The Loss" to be weaker than "The Rise", I still had a lot of fun reading it. I just don't consider it to be canon – the characters were waaay too different from those we met in tv shows and I just can't skip over this. For me, this book is... a pleasant non-canonical fanfiction.
Czytało mi się tę książkę naprawdę szybko, wciągnęłam się, ale... ale no daleka była ona od ideału. Początek strasznie mnie irytował – bohaterowie zachowywali się jak zupełnie nie oni, zwłaszcza Klaus. Był kompletnie inny od tego Klausa, którego znamy z seriali, zachowywał się, jak jakaś... mało śmieszna karykatura.
Po jakiejś 1/3 książki zaczęło być mniej irytująco, choć nie przez charakter bohaterów, a akcję, która powoli obrała ciekawe tory i już lepiej się to czytało.
Najbardziej podobało mi się w sumie ostatnie... mniej więcej 100 stron – działo się dużo i działo się intrygująco. Decyzje, jakie rodzeństwo Pierwotnych musiało podjąć, rzeczy jakie musieli zrobić... no przyznać muszę to już opisane było naprawdę fajnie i ciekawie!
Mimo że w ogólnym rozrachunku "The Loss" było słabsze niż pierwszy tom, to końcowo wciąż się całkiem nieźle na nim bawiłam. Zdecydowanie jednak nie traktuję tej książki jako prawdziwą historię z przeszłości Mikaelsonów – jest zbyt daleko od prawdziwości tych postaci, by przymknąć na to oko. Traktuję to jako takie... spoko niekanoniczne fanfiction. Jeśli jednak chcecie przeczytać to jak najbardziej polecam! Można się na niej naprawdę dobrze bawić i końcowo jest całkiem ciekawa.
After about a third of the book, we finally started getting some action which helped. The best were the last 100 pages – a lot happened and it was quite interesting. The decisions the Originals had to make, the things they had to do... I have to admit, that was done really well.
Even though I consider "The Loss" to be weaker than "The Rise", I still had a lot of fun reading it. I just don't consider it to be canon – the characters were waaay too different from those we met in tv shows and I just can't skip over this. For me, this book is... a pleasant non-canonical fanfiction.
Czytało mi się tę książkę naprawdę szybko, wciągnęłam się, ale... ale no daleka była ona od ideału. Początek strasznie mnie irytował – bohaterowie zachowywali się jak zupełnie nie oni, zwłaszcza Klaus. Był kompletnie inny od tego Klausa, którego znamy z seriali, zachowywał się, jak jakaś... mało śmieszna karykatura.
Po jakiejś 1/3 książki zaczęło być mniej irytująco, choć nie przez charakter bohaterów, a akcję, która powoli obrała ciekawe tory i już lepiej się to czytało.
Najbardziej podobało mi się w sumie ostatnie... mniej więcej 100 stron – działo się dużo i działo się intrygująco. Decyzje, jakie rodzeństwo Pierwotnych musiało podjąć, rzeczy jakie musieli zrobić... no przyznać muszę to już opisane było naprawdę fajnie i ciekawie!
Mimo że w ogólnym rozrachunku "The Loss" było słabsze niż pierwszy tom, to końcowo wciąż się całkiem nieźle na nim bawiłam. Zdecydowanie jednak nie traktuję tej książki jako prawdziwą historię z przeszłości Mikaelsonów – jest zbyt daleko od prawdziwości tych postaci, by przymknąć na to oko. Traktuję to jako takie... spoko niekanoniczne fanfiction. Jeśli jednak chcecie przeczytać to jak najbardziej polecam! Można się na niej naprawdę dobrze bawić i końcowo jest całkiem ciekawa.
In the second installment of The Originals prequel trilogy, Klaus, Rebekah, and Elijah Mikaelson realize how quickly they can fall from the power they worked so hard to secure. The nuances built in the first book continue over in this sequel, leaving every plot point full of excitement and power. Rebekah, hoping to relax and mend, and Elijah, happy in his place of peace, have their world shaken as Klaus, desperate and grieving, makes a bargain that will change everything.
While Rebekah and Klaus got a strong dose of romance in the first book, Elijah gets a chance at love now. His character, full of so much nobility and loyalty, shines in this story, and his own darkness comes out as he steadfastly fights to keep his place and his family in tack. The new character, Lisette, fits nicely among the family and brings a new element of hope for both Elijah and Rebekah. Meanwhile, Klaus’s character encounters realistic grief, sacrifice, and a growing knowledge that his actions to have consequences for himself.
The rich world of vampires, werewolves, and witches is rich with detail, though I do wish there was a little more building of 1766 New Orleans itself. However, the world within the supernatural is wonderfully drawn, and it is easy to get caught up in the lines of war and peace between all three groups, especially as a new creature starts to emerge.
Fans of this series will devour this second installment and leave the story eager for the conclusion. The Originals family is one readers won’t soon forget with each of the member’s distinctive personality and lethal surroundings.
Originally posted at YABC: http://www.yabookscentral.com/yafiction/18159-the-loss-the-originals-2
While Rebekah and Klaus got a strong dose of romance in the first book, Elijah gets a chance at love now. His character, full of so much nobility and loyalty, shines in this story, and his own darkness comes out as he steadfastly fights to keep his place and his family in tack. The new character, Lisette, fits nicely among the family and brings a new element of hope for both Elijah and Rebekah. Meanwhile, Klaus’s character encounters realistic grief, sacrifice, and a growing knowledge that his actions to have consequences for himself.
The rich world of vampires, werewolves, and witches is rich with detail, though I do wish there was a little more building of 1766 New Orleans itself. However, the world within the supernatural is wonderfully drawn, and it is easy to get caught up in the lines of war and peace between all three groups, especially as a new creature starts to emerge.
Fans of this series will devour this second installment and leave the story eager for the conclusion. The Originals family is one readers won’t soon forget with each of the member’s distinctive personality and lethal surroundings.
Originally posted at YABC: http://www.yabookscentral.com/yafiction/18159-the-loss-the-originals-2
3.5
I enjoyed the first book much more, but maybe this will change with the third and last book :)
I enjoyed the first book much more, but maybe this will change with the third and last book :)
Honestly I wasn’t feeling this book at all. The characters just weren’t themselves.
The Original siblings made a pact “remain together always and forever” is the famous saying. After a hurricane destroys the Mikaelson’s city, they have to rebuild New Orleans and it’s glory. One thing is for sure Klaus Mikaelson wants more power, a witch casts a spell and a bloodbath begins.
Rebekah actually shows maturity which being the youngest of the two she was never one to be mature. Elijah was always the one to take care of his crazy siblings, but yet it’s Rebekah.
Elijah gets development, but honestly not that much. Although Klaus lost his love interest Elijah gains one which is surprising because Elijah usually has to look out for his brother.
Klaus is in mourning, but his character has completely changed. He’s this lovable asshole who you hate because he’s egotistical and evil, yet he is less broody.
To sum this book up it’s literally countless bloodbaths. I wish I was joking, but the amount of times someone fought and died in this book was over the top. I get the Mikaelson’s kill, but you don’t need basically half of the book to just be death, death, death. We would actually like to see some sibling bonding like they did in the show.
The Original siblings made a pact “remain together always and forever” is the famous saying. After a hurricane destroys the Mikaelson’s city, they have to rebuild New Orleans and it’s glory. One thing is for sure Klaus Mikaelson wants more power, a witch casts a spell and a bloodbath begins.
Rebekah actually shows maturity which being the youngest of the two she was never one to be mature. Elijah was always the one to take care of his crazy siblings, but yet it’s Rebekah.
Elijah gets development, but honestly not that much. Although Klaus lost his love interest Elijah gains one which is surprising because Elijah usually has to look out for his brother.
Klaus is in mourning, but his character has completely changed. He’s this lovable asshole who you hate because he’s egotistical and evil, yet he is less broody.
To sum this book up it’s literally countless bloodbaths. I wish I was joking, but the amount of times someone fought and died in this book was over the top. I get the Mikaelson’s kill, but you don’t need basically half of the book to just be death, death, death. We would actually like to see some sibling bonding like they did in the show.