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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
Me demoré 10 horas en leer el libro completo, creo que eso demuestra lo mucho que me está gustando esta trilogía. Leí el primer libro hace 4 años aproximadamente y a pesar de que me gustó cuando lo leí, nunca me motivé a buscar los otros libros, hasta que una amiga hace un par de días me ha hecho acordar de Unearthly y he decidido re tomar por fin la lectura de los libros.
No le doy 5 estrellas porque han habido partes en las que de verdad me estresaba con las decisiones que tomaba Clara con respecto a su vida amorosa y hay partes del libro que para mi no tuvieron mucho sentido, pero por lo demás me ha encantado. No sé que esperar del tercer libro ya que para al menos yo siento que he resuelto muchas de las dudas y preguntas que se presentan tanto en el primer libro como en este (Jeffrey es la excepción) pero sin duda estoy emocionada por leer el tercer libro y ver como todo termina para Clara.
No le doy 5 estrellas porque han habido partes en las que de verdad me estresaba con las decisiones que tomaba Clara con respecto a su vida amorosa y hay partes del libro que para mi no tuvieron mucho sentido, pero por lo demás me ha encantado. No sé que esperar del tercer libro ya que para al menos yo siento que he resuelto muchas de las dudas y preguntas que se presentan tanto en el primer libro como en este (Jeffrey es la excepción) pero sin duda estoy emocionada por leer el tercer libro y ver como todo termina para Clara.
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Okay ... I don't know how to review this book. Hallowed, the second installment of Unearthly by Cynthia Hand is one the one side a heart-breaker, but on the other side it's annoying.
Well, in the middle of the book I started to cry. And I cried at the end. My feelings are destroyed and I'm a mess. So, if you're an emotional reader like me, then you need a handkerchief.
Further, this book has a tiny surprise. I haven't been that surprised, but a new characters just turns over everything Clara believed in. Another good aspect is, that we get to know more about the angels and black wings.
The main problem I have with Hallowed is that it is so long-drawn. I mean, there happens nothing. This book either annoys you or as mentioned before hits you on your feels.
What disappointed me a lot was how the story turnes into this "soulmate" thing some paranormal books have. I really really LOVED that Clara fought against her task in Unearthly. This has been exactly what made the story so real. However, in Hallowed Clara still fights at first but then ... ugh. Besides, I'm not too fond of Christian. We get to know more about him, but he is just too perfect. And he reminded me of a dog (sorry!)
As for the characters, Hallowed focuses only about Clara and her feelings and her struggles and so on. Who is Angela? Who is Jeffrey? Who is this girl named Wendy?! I could even ask, who is Tucker?
After I cried at a very specific scene, the book just turns a 180 degress turn and drops a huge surprise. However, this ending just proved how self-centered Clara is.
3.5 stars
Well, in the middle of the book I started to cry. And I cried at the end. My feelings are destroyed and I'm a mess. So, if you're an emotional reader like me, then you need a handkerchief.
Further, this book has a tiny surprise. I haven't been that surprised, but a new characters just turns over everything Clara believed in. Another good aspect is, that we get to know more about the angels and black wings.
The main problem I have with Hallowed is that it is so long-drawn. I mean, there happens nothing. This book either annoys you or as mentioned before hits you on your feels.
What disappointed me a lot was how the story turnes into this "soulmate" thing some paranormal books have. I really really LOVED that Clara fought against her task in Unearthly. This has been exactly what made the story so real. However, in Hallowed Clara still fights at first but then ... ugh. Besides, I'm not too fond of Christian. We get to know more about him, but he is just too perfect. And he reminded me of a dog (sorry!)
As for the characters, Hallowed focuses only about Clara and her feelings and her struggles and so on. Who is Angela? Who is Jeffrey? Who is this girl named Wendy?! I could even ask, who is Tucker?
After I cried at a very specific scene, the book just turns a 180 degress turn and drops a huge surprise. However, this ending just proved how self-centered Clara is.
3.5 stars
Ayayay fue una motaña rusa de emociones!! No pude dejar de leerlo. Por fin todo tiene sentido y se responden las mil y un preguntas que habían. Pero como sufrí con ese final :( y con Tucker. Fue aun mas impredecible que el primero y cuantas veces agarré el libro y le dije como??! pero como?! por qué? NOOOOOOOOO! En fin, como dije, montaña rusa de emociones. Mi pobre corazón u.u pero por las que estuvo bueno, BUENÍSIMO!!
THIS BOOK WAS PERFECTION. How it made me laughed and cried during the last couple chapters is unbelievable. I really liked how the love triangle progressed and honestly I just want Clara to be happy and chose whoever she want to be with.
5 stars, this is the best angel series I have read. It was such an emotional book and I almost cried a few times. But the story was so good. I knew something bad was going to happen, but even with the sad stuff it was still a wonderfull and happy book. I really love the place where it all takes place. I know this sounds strange, but when I hear Clara describing the environment, I wish I could be there too.
I really don't know how to start this review I am still so full of emotions after finishing it. It really is a great book. I love the story, it is so good and original. I really like the idea of angel-blood roaming the earth while trying to fullfill their purpose. This books gives us some more anshwers but also gives me more questions and I am really looking forward to reading the next book.
This book is really emotional. Clara is going through so much and the whole book has a sense of foreboding, something bad is going ot happen. And something bad does happen, but all in all it still end with a positive note and I think everyhting plays out how it should. I was also surpised by all the unexpected twist and turns in the book. I love the unexpectedness of the story and how the book could surpise me.
The characters. I really love the characters. All of them, I get the feeling I really know them and I like seeing how they interact. Just the way they react to things really gives me a sense of who they are. I also really like the main character, Clara and how she deals with everything. She is strong, but also has a very vulnerable side. She isn't a character who always knows what to do, she is confused most of the times and struggles to make the best of this. She really is a great lead character and I can't wait to read more about her.
To conclude I really liked this book. It was very emotional. The story is very good and I really like the characters. I also love how the author describes the environment so good that I want to see it for myself.
I really don't know how to start this review I am still so full of emotions after finishing it. It really is a great book. I love the story, it is so good and original. I really like the idea of angel-blood roaming the earth while trying to fullfill their purpose. This books gives us some more anshwers but also gives me more questions and I am really looking forward to reading the next book.
This book is really emotional. Clara is going through so much and the whole book has a sense of foreboding, something bad is going ot happen. And something bad does happen, but all in all it still end with a positive note and I think everyhting plays out how it should. I was also surpised by all the unexpected twist and turns in the book. I love the unexpectedness of the story and how the book could surpise me.
The characters. I really love the characters. All of them, I get the feeling I really know them and I like seeing how they interact. Just the way they react to things really gives me a sense of who they are. I also really like the main character, Clara and how she deals with everything. She is strong, but also has a very vulnerable side. She isn't a character who always knows what to do, she is confused most of the times and struggles to make the best of this. She really is a great lead character and I can't wait to read more about her.
To conclude I really liked this book. It was very emotional. The story is very good and I really like the characters. I also love how the author describes the environment so good that I want to see it for myself.
I hate this book not like hate but the fact she's choosing Christian over Tucker pisses me off!!! I get it that they were meant to be together but that thing is full of bull!! I miss Jeffrey!!!! 3
Cannot wait for this!!! I need more Tucker!!! AND DUDE the person 'dying soon' better not be her brother because I LOVE him!
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My heart hurts... is my first reaction to finishing this book. Hallowed is an emotional book that is bittersweet until the very last sentence.
We start off with Clara, who is still confused by her purpose that day in the woods. But, she continues on with life, her family, school, and Tucker. When she starts getting new visions her world starts to tumble down. Jeffrey is angry all the time and acting out, her angel life is getting harder to handle, and someone close to her is going to die. As Clara struggles to figure out her vision everything around her starts to change. She's trying to put together her future without falling apart. She's trying to protect the people she loves from a black wing. She's trying to cope with a deadly secret. And, not everything can end happily.
This book is beautiful... in a heart-breaking, realistic way. This is not one of those books I classify as a "cute, quick, fun read!" because it's not. It's bittersweet and I felt a sadness tugging under every scene. But, of course with all the struggles and death and problems that Clara deals with in Hallowed... how could she not be completely stressed out? If I was in her situation I might considering throwing myself off a roof! ...oh wait, that wouldn't work for her... she can fly. :)
With the boys situation. I was completely Team Tucker in Unearthly, and after Hallowed I am still Team Tucker. My heart broke for this kid throughout this entire book. Even the happy times, I felt an aching for him. He deserves the best someone can give him, and I'm still rooting for a Clara and Tucker happy ending! But, that being said... yes, I did really enjoy Christian in this installment. You get to learn more about him, understand why he is the way he is, and even see a vulnerability.
If you enjoyed Unearthly, you'll definitely want to pick up Hallowed because it's a game changer in the series. The best way I could describe this book is, that it's a beautiful tragedy. Clara grows so much in this book. But, everything with her mother, Jeffrey, Tucker, Christian.... is just heart-breaking to a point. After reading the second half of the book I felt emotionally drained, but in a good way. That means I'm invested in the characters and the story enough to feel something. Cynthia did a beautiful job with Hallowed and I'm eagerly awaiting book3. ...Still Team Tucker!
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My heart hurts... is my first reaction to finishing this book. Hallowed is an emotional book that is bittersweet until the very last sentence.
We start off with Clara, who is still confused by her purpose that day in the woods. But, she continues on with life, her family, school, and Tucker. When she starts getting new visions her world starts to tumble down. Jeffrey is angry all the time and acting out, her angel life is getting harder to handle, and someone close to her is going to die. As Clara struggles to figure out her vision everything around her starts to change. She's trying to put together her future without falling apart. She's trying to protect the people she loves from a black wing. She's trying to cope with a deadly secret. And, not everything can end happily.
This book is beautiful... in a heart-breaking, realistic way. This is not one of those books I classify as a "cute, quick, fun read!" because it's not. It's bittersweet and I felt a sadness tugging under every scene. But, of course with all the struggles and death and problems that Clara deals with in Hallowed... how could she not be completely stressed out? If I was in her situation I might considering throwing myself off a roof! ...oh wait, that wouldn't work for her... she can fly. :)
With the boys situation. I was completely Team Tucker in Unearthly, and after Hallowed I am still Team Tucker. My heart broke for this kid throughout this entire book. Even the happy times, I felt an aching for him. He deserves the best someone can give him, and I'm still rooting for a Clara and Tucker happy ending! But, that being said... yes, I did really enjoy Christian in this installment. You get to learn more about him, understand why he is the way he is, and even see a vulnerability.
If you enjoyed Unearthly, you'll definitely want to pick up Hallowed because it's a game changer in the series. The best way I could describe this book is, that it's a beautiful tragedy. Clara grows so much in this book. But, everything with her mother, Jeffrey, Tucker, Christian.... is just heart-breaking to a point. After reading the second half of the book I felt emotionally drained, but in a good way. That means I'm invested in the characters and the story enough to feel something. Cynthia did a beautiful job with Hallowed and I'm eagerly awaiting book3. ...Still Team Tucker!
Wow, I had a HUGE change of perspective from the last book to this one. In the first book [bc:Unearthly|7488244|Unearthly (Unearthly, #1)|Cynthia Hand|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1324782984s/7488244.jpg|9621771] (which I super recommend) We focus more on completing Clara completing her purpose and her relationship with Tucker. In Hallowed it's more about the aftermath of that day, The Black Wing, and just getting to know about angels more. So go read it if you haven't and come back later to discuss!!! BYE!
SPOILER filled rants!
Okay, so we get to know Christian a lot more in this book. Which made me like him more because in the last book, Clara was kind of in a love triangle with Tucker (normal boy) and Christian (boy in dreams), But Christian goes to New York half way into the book so we didn't get to know him much. Thus, I was rooting for Tucker 100%. This is where things started changing. Since Christian is part-angel now, we see a lot more of him in this book. And he's not that bad... okay he's not bad at all. It's actually really hard to hate him. I feel like I'm cheating on Tucker... cause I was hating on Christian in the other book, but he's a good guy. I feel bad for Tucker. He's the most perfect, datablereal guy, okay he's still to good/hot to be real. But you know, he's normal, as in not a supernatural creature. Clara and Christian belong together and they're going to Stanford, I get that, but poor Tucker. I can have him?
There was the whole thing with her mom in this book too. Didn't that break your heart. But at the same time, I liked that idea. That all angels have a 120 year time-limit so they can't live forever forever, but still have a good life. Her visions about that gave me a heart attack. I didn't want Tucker or her mom to die. I was hoping it was a trick or something. Her mom was brave and took it pretty well though, and her husband came back to say one last good-bye. Awww. Fairytale ending for her. And when we discovered they weren't really divorced, that was icing on top of the cake.
On to Jeffery. I thought something was wrong in this book because in the last one he was quiet(-ish) brother. Now he was being awfully mean and crabby at some points. But now that I know he was supposes to save Tucker. O___O WOOHH! he was supposes to save Tucker, not Clara. So he really did fail or did he? because Tucker's alive, so problem solved...maybe. I get why he's mad a Clara because she was stealing the stoplight, but that's not an excuse! Jeffery still could have told them about his purpose. They are a loving family, they would have helped you out Jeff. Just speak up! Also, him and the fire starting. Jeffery is going bad! I don't know how long Cynthia is going to keep that a secret because it's obvious. His wings are gray and he started a fudging fire! SOMETHING IS UP!
Triplare. 3/4 angel. I'm glad that came up because I was wondering. What if a Dimidius and Quartarius have a kid. is it like 3/8 angel? This is turning into very hard math...anyways. Clara, Jeffery Triplare! And when Clara tells Christian, he's all like "ME TOO!" I just thought that was too convenient. And here Angela thought she was the strongest, but really, she was the weakest. I think I'm supposes to feel bad for her, but I just don't. I always thought she felt like she was a little better then the others, so when this was relieved, I felt smug that Angela got put down. this is making me sound evil, but i never liked Angela. Wendy was funner and just seem like a overall better friend.
So, to wrap it up. I loved this book but not as much as the first. Angel thing was a little cheesier in this one and my feeling on characters changed. Believe me, I still want to jump Tucker but Christian is totally hugable. Looking forward to the next book.
SPOILER filled rants!
Okay, so we get to know Christian a lot more in this book. Which made me like him more because in the last book, Clara was kind of in a love triangle with Tucker (normal boy) and Christian (boy in dreams), But Christian goes to New York half way into the book so we didn't get to know him much. Thus, I was rooting for Tucker 100%. This is where things started changing. Since Christian is part-angel now, we see a lot more of him in this book. And he's not that bad... okay he's not bad at all. It's actually really hard to hate him. I feel like I'm cheating on Tucker... cause I was hating on Christian in the other book, but he's a good guy. I feel bad for Tucker. He's the most perfect, datable
There was the whole thing with her mom in this book too. Didn't that break your heart. But at the same time, I liked that idea. That all angels have a 120 year time-limit so they can't live forever forever, but still have a good life. Her visions about that gave me a heart attack. I didn't want Tucker or her mom to die. I was hoping it was a trick or something. Her mom was brave and took it pretty well though, and her husband came back to say one last good-bye. Awww. Fairytale ending for her. And when we discovered they weren't really divorced, that was icing on top of the cake.
On to Jeffery. I thought something was wrong in this book because in the last one he was quiet(-ish) brother. Now he was being awfully mean and crabby at some points. But now that I know he was supposes to save Tucker. O___O WOOHH! he was supposes to save Tucker, not Clara. So he really did fail or did he? because Tucker's alive, so problem solved...maybe. I get why he's mad a Clara because she was stealing the stoplight, but that's not an excuse! Jeffery still could have told them about his purpose. They are a loving family, they would have helped you out Jeff. Just speak up! Also, him and the fire starting. Jeffery is going bad! I don't know how long Cynthia is going to keep that a secret because it's obvious. His wings are gray and he started a fudging fire! SOMETHING IS UP!
Triplare. 3/4 angel. I'm glad that came up because I was wondering. What if a Dimidius and Quartarius have a kid. is it like 3/8 angel? This is turning into very hard math...anyways. Clara, Jeffery Triplare! And when Clara tells Christian, he's all like "ME TOO!" I just thought that was too convenient. And here Angela thought she was the strongest, but really, she was the weakest. I think I'm supposes to feel bad for her, but I just don't. I always thought she felt like she was a little better then the others, so when this was relieved, I felt smug that Angela got put down. this is making me sound evil, but i never liked Angela. Wendy was funner and just seem like a overall better friend.
So, to wrap it up. I loved this book but not as much as the first. Angel thing was a little cheesier in this one and my feeling on characters changed. Believe me, I still want to jump Tucker but Christian is totally hugable. Looking forward to the next book.
Second read: Still an amazing book!! I did feel like there were some things that were unanswered.
Spoiler:
I am ALL for Christian! I like Tucker in the first book, a lot. I just feel like Carla and Christian are just too different to make it work. She just kind of out grew him. I also thought it was really strange that they are angles and know nothing about God...that was weird.
I LOVED this book!!! I could not put it down! And the little love triangle thing didn't bother me in this book. I hated that it ended when it did and that I have to wait another year for the next one! SUCH A GOOD BOOK!
Spoiler:
I am ALL for Christian! I like Tucker in the first book, a lot. I just feel like Carla and Christian are just too different to make it work. She just kind of out grew him. I also thought it was really strange that they are angles and know nothing about God...that was weird.
I LOVED this book!!! I could not put it down! And the little love triangle thing didn't bother me in this book. I hated that it ended when it did and that I have to wait another year for the next one! SUCH A GOOD BOOK!