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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
There were times where I wasn’t sure about this rating, but I had a great time tbh so here it is
This book was sad. It was about grief and fear of losing someone you love.
To be honest, I don’t like Christian so much and Tucker was really absent in this book. It was very interesting to learn more about the angels and Clara’s family.
To be honest, I don’t like Christian so much and Tucker was really absent in this book. It was very interesting to learn more about the angels and Clara’s family.
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Let me just ask...What the heck is the deal with the PURPOSE? They are angels. Aren't they suppose to be helping people and the world and nice things like that? I mean, really...what is the deal with their purposes in this book? Like who you fall in love with and who you end up with is your purpose? For an angel? That's it? Well, shit if you believe in fate then every single person, human, has a damn purpose but you would think angels would have a higher purpose than that. I'm tired of hearing about Clara's purpose. I really am because I feel that she looks at it all wrong. I understand now that she did get it wrong and messed up Jeffery's purpose too but she still hasn't screwed up to the point of no return but she acts like it. She thought for the longest time she failed her purpose by saving a life. She feels she is wrong for saving someone's life? If letting someone die is better, if that is what having a purpose and being a angel entails then why even be a freakin' angel? It's just so lame and I don't understand it. There must be more to being all unearthly and angelic than choosing between two boys. I mean, when is she going to do something good and angel-like instead of worrying about her feelings for two boys and her future. I'm sorry to say this because I love my fictional boys but I want this series to be about more than just boys and this lame love triangle that Clara has put herself in.I want more!
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So, I guess I am aggravated with every character in this book.Christian for being around TOO MUCH. He was always there watching over her and checking up on her when she didn't even want him there. It was so obsessive. In SOME books that kind of thing is cute and sweet but I didn't find it cute here.
Christian, did you not notice how Tucker gives her space? He only comes when she needs him and asks him. That, creepy angel, is what a healthy relationship is like. Another thing you did that pissed me off is fight Tucker like you had any right to defend yourself. When he said that you kissed Clara, you said, "I did" all cocky-like. I mean, you totally deserved that knuckle sandwich to the jaw. You should have stood there and ate it because you were guilty, you should of at least felt bad for him but no, you decide to beat on him for your wrong doing! Of course he was pissed! You purposely put the moves on his girlfriend! You had just totally pulled a Dimitri(from VA). You said, and I quote: “I am sorry about what happened at the dance. I don’t want you to think that I’m that kind of guy.” To which Clara asked: “What kind of guy?” And then you replied: “Who’d move in on another guy’s girlfriend.” You say those words but your actions prove to be different because what do you do? You intentionally move in on Clara knowing she was with Tucker, knowing her feelings for him, knowing his feelings for her! So, yes Christian, you are that KIND of guy. And I will hold it against you. And no matter how angelic and sweet you may be...I will never be Team Christian because I will never be impressed by anything you do or say.
Clara always kind of got on my nerves. For the purpose thing, her worry over the boys, and the way she pushed Tucker away and had little faith in him but said she loved him and maybe she should have been pushing Christian away but he was the one she could share everything with and connect with, and mourn with, and I just wanted to say, "Boo. You whore" because there was Tucker on that string just trailing along behind her until she decides to cut him loose.
Tucker, wasn't as drool worthy in this book but probably because the focus was on Christian and Clara's mom.
It is so sad to think but I do believe that Tucker MIGHT be better off without Clara. I would be happy if they could somehow work it out IF he was happy but I don't really see that happening with this. As of right now it's turned into something like the Laurel, David, Tamani situation like in the WINGS series. Tucker, the human, should probably live his own human life and let the angel-bloods just get together because they will fawn over each other anyway. That might be best for him but I'm not all about what makes it best for people. I'm all about choice. If Clara is what he wants, if he can have the fullest, happiest life with Clara then that is what I want for him. If not, then let the two angel love birds be together, because they do deserve each other. *sigh* This is a depressing topic for me. I will always be Team Tucker if he wins Clara's future or not, because apparently he already has her heart and that doesn't seem to matter. Either way, with or without Clara, he is an amazing guy.
I did cry when Clara's mom passed. I couldn't help it. It is always a sad thing when it's like that, when you know it is coming and your there to witness it. You feel it the moment it happens and it's hard to wrap your head around it. That the person isn't there anymore. Ugh, so sad. And I found it hard to take in Jeffery's grief. Ugh, I feel so bad for that boy. He takes everything to the heart with force of a category five hurricane. I really wish he could find happiness because he just seems truly and deeply tortured. :/
One thing I really did enjoy is when Clara's mom opened up about everything. I really loved that part of the book. The story of her and Clara's dad was so cute and romantic. :D
Overall, it wasn't unbearable. I will read the next book because I figure it will be interesting to find out about the trip to Italy, Angelia's Purpose, where Jeffery is, if Clara gets to see her mom again, if Sam-whatever comes back around, who Clara finally chooses(humph), and what her real purpose is.
like it.
just...didn't like Christian so much in this book.
and the coincidence of 1/3 whaaaaaaat?
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okay. after thinking for two hours, I'll generously give this book four stars. overall, it's interesting.
just...didn't like Christian so much in this book.
and the coincidence of 1/3 whaaaaaaat?
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okay. after thinking for two hours, I'll generously give this book four stars. overall, it's interesting.
Disappointed in this book after Unearthly. Slow-moving, and boy am I sick of love triangles... A review by Vinaya sums up my feelings pretty nicely. I will finish up the series, because I want to know what happens, but I hope the next book is better.
After Unearthly, I was excited about the direction of the series. Hand had developed her angel mythology well and I expected book two to begin exploring the long term endgame. But throughout Hallowed, I felt directionless. The plot sputtered. Future plot points were planned, of course: 1. something dire is up with Clara’s mom 2. something is fishy with Clara’s brother 3. and there is something unexplainable to solve about Clara and Christian’s failed purposes. But instead of advancing these plots continuously throughout the book, Hand vaguely introduces them only to address them at the end.
You know how artists are decried for stocking their albums with “filler” songs? Like they create an entire record for the sole purpose of releasing two dynamite singles and the rest is immaterial? That’s what Hallowed was for me: a filler novel. I call shenanigans on any series with only three books having a filler novel. Actually I call shenanigans on any series, no matter the length, having a filler novel. Having read the final book in the series, I wonder why it even had to be a filler novel since my complaint about the final book is that Hand crammed too much into it. Couldn’t some of that content be used in Hallowed?
Another metaphor in an attempt to express my disappointment: you know how when you start dating someone you think that person is, like, the most awesome ever? But then, after a couple months, you become less charmed. The way he constantly tries to carry your heavy bag is chivalrous at the beginning. But you slowly begin to think, “Hey, sometimes I just want to carry my own bag!” So it was with Hallowed.
In the first book, I found Hand’s unornamented prose authentic to teen speech, unchallenging, and soothing. Now in book two, I found the prose boring and uninspiring. In the first book, I was excited about the prospect of the angel mythology. What did the angels’ purposes mean? How is the angel hierarchy structured? After book two, I’m stuck in that vortex one is hap to fall into if she overanalyzes a piece of fiction focused on the supernatural. How do these purposes even work? Aren’t they simply self-fulfilling prophecies, not divine messages from God? Where’s the fun in a story that essentially tells you “This is going to happen because a character saw it in a vision and will consequently make it happen”?
By the end of Hallowed, the only reasons I was compelled to read Boundless were 1. a desire to know the conclusion to the love triangle 2. I already had a copy after festering on the library’s holds list for months. Not very convincing reasons, unfortunately.
You know how artists are decried for stocking their albums with “filler” songs? Like they create an entire record for the sole purpose of releasing two dynamite singles and the rest is immaterial? That’s what Hallowed was for me: a filler novel. I call shenanigans on any series with only three books having a filler novel. Actually I call shenanigans on any series, no matter the length, having a filler novel. Having read the final book in the series, I wonder why it even had to be a filler novel since my complaint about the final book is that Hand crammed too much into it. Couldn’t some of that content be used in Hallowed?
Another metaphor in an attempt to express my disappointment: you know how when you start dating someone you think that person is, like, the most awesome ever? But then, after a couple months, you become less charmed. The way he constantly tries to carry your heavy bag is chivalrous at the beginning. But you slowly begin to think, “Hey, sometimes I just want to carry my own bag!” So it was with Hallowed.
In the first book, I found Hand’s unornamented prose authentic to teen speech, unchallenging, and soothing. Now in book two, I found the prose boring and uninspiring. In the first book, I was excited about the prospect of the angel mythology. What did the angels’ purposes mean? How is the angel hierarchy structured? After book two, I’m stuck in that vortex one is hap to fall into if she overanalyzes a piece of fiction focused on the supernatural. How do these purposes even work? Aren’t they simply self-fulfilling prophecies, not divine messages from God? Where’s the fun in a story that essentially tells you “This is going to happen because a character saw it in a vision and will consequently make it happen”?
By the end of Hallowed, the only reasons I was compelled to read Boundless were 1. a desire to know the conclusion to the love triangle 2. I already had a copy after festering on the library’s holds list for months. Not very convincing reasons, unfortunately.
Its been a long time since I read a book in a day. But here I am, writing a review for a book I started this morning. I didn't remember liking Unearthly this much, but after finishing this book, the more I think about it, the more I remember how good the first book in the series was. Its the kind of good that you don't really notice while you're reading it, but then you put it down and it hits you, at least, that's the way it was for me. I was too distracted by the story to be thinking about how good it was, I was just lost in the pages, and only when I came up for air did I really understand how enjoyable the read was. Normally I would give a list of pros and cons, but right now I'm at a loss for any major cons for this book. Obviously it wasn't perfect, nothing ever is, but I can't think of anything that bothered me enough to really have a problem with it.
I will say specifically what I liked, though:
- Clara. She is what I would probably label a 'strong heroine'. No, she wasn't perfect. She did show emotion, she cried sometimes, she let love cloud her mind, and she acted like a teenage girl. But that's okay; she's allowed to be a teenage girl. But, despite all of that, she made her own decisions. She didn't let her boyfriend own her. She didn't just sit back and accept what was handed to her. She fought for what she wanted. And that made her strong (and a strong character) Even though she was a little stubborn, which is a little annoying, it would be hypocritical for me to criticize her for that.
- The love triangle. It wasn't the usual, obnoxious, omg-drama kind of love triangle. She was insistent that she wanted to be with Tucker, and though Christian was there, being an angle on the love triangle, he wasn't annoying or rude about his presence. He was just there; bring friendly.
- The variety in the writing. She was able to be funny sometimes, but also serious other times. I like it when an author can write about a variety of situations, and they can all blend together in a story, and sound natural. Also, the way she wrote everything just flowed. It was like the story was pulling me through it, instead of my having to push and shove my way through every word.
I will say specifically what I liked, though:
- Clara. She is what I would probably label a 'strong heroine'. No, she wasn't perfect. She did show emotion, she cried sometimes, she let love cloud her mind, and she acted like a teenage girl. But that's okay; she's allowed to be a teenage girl. But, despite all of that, she made her own decisions. She didn't let her boyfriend own her. She didn't just sit back and accept what was handed to her. She fought for what she wanted. And that made her strong (and a strong character) Even though she was a little stubborn, which is a little annoying, it would be hypocritical for me to criticize her for that.
- The love triangle. It wasn't the usual, obnoxious, omg-drama kind of love triangle. She was insistent that she wanted to be with Tucker, and though Christian was there, being an angle on the love triangle, he wasn't annoying or rude about his presence. He was just there; bring friendly.
- The variety in the writing. She was able to be funny sometimes, but also serious other times. I like it when an author can write about a variety of situations, and they can all blend together in a story, and sound natural. Also, the way she wrote everything just flowed. It was like the story was pulling me through it, instead of my having to push and shove my way through every word.