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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
WARNING...THIS REVIEW IS A RATHER FRUSTRATED RANT FEST. READ AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION!!
omgomgomgomgomg!!!!!OK first of all i wanna close my eyes and scream!!!!!
I swear reading that book almost made me tear out my hair in frustration!I swear I have bald patches all over my head! It was such a frustrating read.I just cant believe the number of times I wanted to slap somebody,namely all the characters,..first and foremost on my list is that complete and utter COW Lilith !!I hate her!!Then of course I want to slap Luc,Franny,Matt(especially Matt)in rapid succession for their unbelievable stupidity..!WTF!!!
The whole plot of the book was so pointless at times. OK I get that Lilith is supposed to seduce anyone and everyone because she's the first succubus...but for them to be so stupid to not figure it out?She actually shoves the answer in Luc's face but does he figure it out?No course not that would be like taking a break from the divine stupidity of the book..
yeah i'm kind of proud of Luc for holding on for as long as he did and remembering his love for Frannie and not succumbing. I hate Fran sometimes for how she thinks up stupid ways to get herself killed!!god woman!!use your common sense once why don't you?!
Then of course there's Matt losing his wings and still still holding on to Lilith and buying her bullshit about Luc forcing her to put out!!WTF!
he so deserves what he got..he makes me want to punch some sense into him..God I'm not a violent person but this book has got me over my head in frustrated anger and i needed some place to vent other than my bedroom where my mom thinks I have lost it!!
after three forth of the book comes Gabe and I never thought I will say this but I'm saying it right now...Gabe I love u thank god for Gabe!!He saved me having a heart attack..thank you god for Gabe..!! At least he is the only one who has some sense in this book..and for that I will eternally be grateful..
all in all...quite liked the book toward the end when Gabe appeared and I could loosen some of my frustration..he literally saved the day..
despite all this raving i liked the book..it kept me on edge..not like the first this ones a little different more frustrating and lots of heartache..but i guess it was worth it.it almost broke my heart seeing Luc and Frannie hurting so much over each other.but they belong together and I'm so glad that here she finally realizes it that no matter what Luc's her soul mate and Gabe just a source of love and comfort.overall i was happy with the book in the end.lest Luc and Frannie are together again..sort of..lets just hope the next book is more wow like the first!!
omgomgomgomgomg!!!!!OK first of all i wanna close my eyes and scream!!!!!
I swear reading that book almost made me tear out my hair in frustration!I swear I have bald patches all over my head! It was such a frustrating read.I just cant believe the number of times I wanted to slap somebody,namely all the characters,..first and foremost on my list is that complete and utter COW Lilith !!I hate her!!Then of course I want to slap Luc,Franny,Matt(especially Matt)in rapid succession for their unbelievable stupidity..!WTF!!!
The whole plot of the book was so pointless at times. OK I get that Lilith is supposed to seduce anyone and everyone because she's the first succubus...but for them to be so stupid to not figure it out?She actually shoves the answer in Luc's face but does he figure it out?No course not that would be like taking a break from the divine stupidity of the book..
yeah i'm kind of proud of Luc for holding on for as long as he did and remembering his love for Frannie and not succumbing. I hate Fran sometimes for how she thinks up stupid ways to get herself killed!!god woman!!use your common sense once why don't you?!
Then of course there's Matt losing his wings and still still holding on to Lilith and buying her bullshit about Luc forcing her to put out!!WTF!
he so deserves what he got..he makes me want to punch some sense into him..God I'm not a violent person but this book has got me over my head in frustrated anger and i needed some place to vent other than my bedroom where my mom thinks I have lost it!!
after three forth of the book comes Gabe and I never thought I will say this but I'm saying it right now...Gabe I love u thank god for Gabe!!He saved me having a heart attack..thank you god for Gabe..!! At least he is the only one who has some sense in this book..and for that I will eternally be grateful..
all in all...quite liked the book toward the end when Gabe appeared and I could loosen some of my frustration..he literally saved the day..
despite all this raving i liked the book..it kept me on edge..not like the first this ones a little different more frustrating and lots of heartache..but i guess it was worth it.it almost broke my heart seeing Luc and Frannie hurting so much over each other.but they belong together and I'm so glad that here she finally realizes it that no matter what Luc's her soul mate and Gabe just a source of love and comfort.overall i was happy with the book in the end.lest Luc and Frannie are together again..sort of..lets just hope the next book is more wow like the first!!
The plot was good, but all the characters other than Luc annoy the crap out of me and I just hope they get sucked into hell. (most of them did at least).
24.12% "Matt sucks"
50.25% "I hope a Taylor gets eaten by a demon"
50.75% "Actually, I'm okay if Frannie gets eaten, too"
55.28% "Here's the ideal ending: Taylor goes to hell where she spends eternity realizing what a bitch she is. Matt loses his wings because he's the worst angel ever. Frannie, eh, I legit don't care what happens to her. And Luc lives his best life.
This book is going downhill... I was gonna give it a full 3 stars, but it's dropping to 2
24.12% "Matt sucks"
50.25% "I hope a Taylor gets eaten by a demon"
50.75% "Actually, I'm okay if Frannie gets eaten, too"
55.28% "Here's the ideal ending: Taylor goes to hell where she spends eternity realizing what a bitch she is. Matt loses his wings because he's the worst angel ever. Frannie, eh, I legit don't care what happens to her. And Luc lives his best life.
This book is going downhill... I was gonna give it a full 3 stars, but it's dropping to 2
This was a fantastic read. The plot continues from Personal Demons. The story was well-written and very interesting. The Demons/Angels concept is very intriguing and different in this book. The romance is a love triangle; however, I found myself still hoping for Team Luc despite the betrayal. I think it is because I love bad boys. Although, I hope Frannie makes him pay for doing that to her. I do not think it was his fault. He is after all Lucifer. He can't help but be tempted. Gabe was fantastic in this one again. I think of him and Frannie as more of a friendship than a romance. Either way, I hope Frannie gets a happy ending to her story. The book of good vs. evil struck again and was a winner for me. Can't wait to read Last Rites. Overall, an incredible read.
After reading Personal Demons and thoroughly enjoying it, I could not wait to get my hands on Original Sin. I am thrilled to say that Lisa Desrochers did not disappoint!
Once again, the characters in Original Sin came to life on the page and kept me entranced until the bitter end. Their growth in Original Sin was a much needed addition and Mrs. Desrochers mastered this aspect of their journey.
It's extremely hard for me to portray my enjoyment of this book without including spoilers, but trust me when I say... READ IT. If you're unsure about it, then borrow it, but you owe it to yourself to at least give this series a try!
Oh.. I can't sign off without adding my two cent comments for the characters, so here they are:
Luc, oh Luc... you are such a pain in my heart! So stubborn and yet so damn hawte!
Frannie, you need a good slap once in a while, but I am extremely happy that you finally came to your senses.
And Matt... what the hell were you thinking?
Once again, the characters in Original Sin came to life on the page and kept me entranced until the bitter end. Their growth in Original Sin was a much needed addition and Mrs. Desrochers mastered this aspect of their journey.
It's extremely hard for me to portray my enjoyment of this book without including spoilers, but trust me when I say... READ IT. If you're unsure about it, then borrow it, but you owe it to yourself to at least give this series a try!
Oh.. I can't sign off without adding my two cent comments for the characters, so here they are:
Luc, oh Luc... you are such a pain in my heart! So stubborn and yet so damn hawte!
Frannie, you need a good slap once in a while, but I am extremely happy that you finally came to your senses.
And Matt... what the hell were you thinking?
I was really excited to read this book, because Personal Demons was so good! This one didn't let me down! It was fun seeing Frannie and Luc together like that, and to read about their lives. The main issue in the book was really well done and interesting. It really captured my attention and held it until the emd! I could not put this book down! The story is amazing, and the characters are so believable and fun! The only thing I didn't like is the end. That Luc did what he did and wouldn't even try to talk to Frannie passed me off! Though the end did make sure that I will be getting the next book and devouring it as soon as possible!
Rather good, exciting plot, but Frannie spoils a lot in the book, therefore one star away!
Avevo letto il primo volume della serie alquanto scettica, non del tutto convinta da questa nuova serie che sembrava solo l'ennesima saga YA con angeli e demoni. Invece, leggendo, ero rimasta piacevolmente sorpresa, sia grazie ai personaggi particolarmente coinvolgenti creati dall'autrice, sia grazie alla trama che, proseguendo, si era rivelata abbastanza originale. Alla fine Il Bacio Maledetto si era rivelata una lettura sicuramente soddisfacente, seppur leggera e non indimenticabile. Il Bacio del Peccato mi ha nuovamente sorpreso, rivelandosi un romanzo a mio parere più maturo e meglio sviluppato del primo, seppur non ancora perfetto.
Ne Il Bacio del Peccato, vediamo Frannie alle prese con il duro allenamento volto a rafforzare il suo Sway, ovvero la capacità che aveva scoperto di possedere ne Il Bacio Maledetto, che la rendeva capace di influenzare a piacere le menti altrui. Proprio grazie al suo Sway, Frannie aveva reso umano il demone Luc, con la quale all'inizio di questo secondo romanzo ha una relazione stabile e serena.
L'allenamento tuttavia scoraggia la ragazza, la quale si convince sempre di più dell'inutilità del suo Sway; e la partenza Gabriel, l'angelo sceso in terra con lo scopo di proteggerla, del quale si era successivamente innamorata, non migliora la situazione.
Al suo fianco questa volta c'è però Matt, il fratello gemello di Frannie, morto dieci anni prima, diventato nelle ultime pagine de Il Bacio Maledetto, l'angelo custode della ragazza. L'angelo ha il compito di difenderla dai demoni inviati da Lucifero in persona, il quale non ha accettato di buon grado la perdita di un demone (Luc) e di Frannie, da lui desiderata già nel libro precedente.
Ci sono parecchie novità in questo nuovo volume, dove l'autrice ha deciso di cambiare un bel po' di cose. Innanzitutto la storia non viene narrata solo dal punto di vista di Frannie e Luc, come accadeva ne Il Bacio Maledetto, ma questa volta vengono utilizzati tre POV differenti: quello di Frannie, Luc e Matt. Non è da tutti riuscire a gestire non due, ma ben tre punti di vista differenti, tuttavia la Desrochers ci è riuscita perfettamente, riuscendo ad aumentare la curiosità del lettore senza però mai confonderlo.
Un'altra novità è Matt. Il neoangelo è un personaggio molto particolare. Disprezza Luc, vorrebbe proteggere la sorella non solo dai nemici, ma anche dalle sue stesse scelte e spesso si rivela inadatto al ruolo di angelo custode. Dopo poco tempo, infatti, Matt comincia inesorabilmente a desiderare una vita umana: riabbracciare la sua famiglia, uscire con gli amici, avere una ragazza. E questa situazione peggiora quando viene introdotto un altro personaggio: Lili. La ragazza, apparentemente timida e introversa, si è da poco trasferita nell'appartamento accanto a quello di Luc e da quel momento svolgerà un ruolo molto importante nella vita di tutti i personaggi, creando guai e scompiglio ovunque.
Mi dispiace molto per il personaggio di Gabriel, quasi totalmente assente in questi primi due romanzi (specialmente ne Il Bacio del Peccato). Spero che nel prossimo volume, oltre ad essere più presente, abbia una considerazione maggiore, assumendo un ruolo diverso dalla semplice spalla su cui si rifugia Frannie ogni volta che qualcosa va storto.
Il finale lascia parecchie questioni in sospeso, cosa che aumenta il mio desiderio di avere il terzo ed ultimo volume della trilogia, il quale si prospetta un libro ancora più avventuroso ed entusiasmante.
In generale posso dire di aver apprezzato molto Il Bacio del peccato, dove azione, suspense, e colpi di scena rendono il romanzo impossibile da abbandonare fino a lettura conclusa.
http://clary-booktime.blogspot.it/2012/07/recensione-il-bacio-del-peccato.html
Ne Il Bacio del Peccato, vediamo Frannie alle prese con il duro allenamento volto a rafforzare il suo Sway, ovvero la capacità che aveva scoperto di possedere ne Il Bacio Maledetto, che la rendeva capace di influenzare a piacere le menti altrui. Proprio grazie al suo Sway, Frannie aveva reso umano il demone Luc, con la quale all'inizio di questo secondo romanzo ha una relazione stabile e serena.
L'allenamento tuttavia scoraggia la ragazza, la quale si convince sempre di più dell'inutilità del suo Sway; e la partenza Gabriel, l'angelo sceso in terra con lo scopo di proteggerla, del quale si era successivamente innamorata, non migliora la situazione.
Al suo fianco questa volta c'è però Matt, il fratello gemello di Frannie, morto dieci anni prima, diventato nelle ultime pagine de Il Bacio Maledetto, l'angelo custode della ragazza. L'angelo ha il compito di difenderla dai demoni inviati da Lucifero in persona, il quale non ha accettato di buon grado la perdita di un demone (Luc) e di Frannie, da lui desiderata già nel libro precedente.
Ci sono parecchie novità in questo nuovo volume, dove l'autrice ha deciso di cambiare un bel po' di cose. Innanzitutto la storia non viene narrata solo dal punto di vista di Frannie e Luc, come accadeva ne Il Bacio Maledetto, ma questa volta vengono utilizzati tre POV differenti: quello di Frannie, Luc e Matt. Non è da tutti riuscire a gestire non due, ma ben tre punti di vista differenti, tuttavia la Desrochers ci è riuscita perfettamente, riuscendo ad aumentare la curiosità del lettore senza però mai confonderlo.
Un'altra novità è Matt. Il neoangelo è un personaggio molto particolare. Disprezza Luc, vorrebbe proteggere la sorella non solo dai nemici, ma anche dalle sue stesse scelte e spesso si rivela inadatto al ruolo di angelo custode. Dopo poco tempo, infatti, Matt comincia inesorabilmente a desiderare una vita umana: riabbracciare la sua famiglia, uscire con gli amici, avere una ragazza. E questa situazione peggiora quando viene introdotto un altro personaggio: Lili. La ragazza, apparentemente timida e introversa, si è da poco trasferita nell'appartamento accanto a quello di Luc e da quel momento svolgerà un ruolo molto importante nella vita di tutti i personaggi, creando guai e scompiglio ovunque.
Mi dispiace molto per il personaggio di Gabriel, quasi totalmente assente in questi primi due romanzi (specialmente ne Il Bacio del Peccato). Spero che nel prossimo volume, oltre ad essere più presente, abbia una considerazione maggiore, assumendo un ruolo diverso dalla semplice spalla su cui si rifugia Frannie ogni volta che qualcosa va storto.
Il finale lascia parecchie questioni in sospeso, cosa che aumenta il mio desiderio di avere il terzo ed ultimo volume della trilogia, il quale si prospetta un libro ancora più avventuroso ed entusiasmante.
In generale posso dire di aver apprezzato molto Il Bacio del peccato, dove azione, suspense, e colpi di scena rendono il romanzo impossibile da abbandonare fino a lettura conclusa.
http://clary-booktime.blogspot.it/2012/07/recensione-il-bacio-del-peccato.html
I go back and forth on this series. My first reaction is to roll my eyes. The plot and characters are over the top and a bit silly at times - although not purposely so. I especially find the use of Hell cliches to be overdone and somewhat annoying. I also hate that Grandpa says "Ya" instead of "You." That being said, if I put my surface-level level frustrations aside, I really like this series. Personal Demons was a fast paced story with a steamy romance between Frannie and Luc and a potential one between Frannie and Gabriel. Original Sin is just as interesting and the romance goes up a notch.
Frannie has a new guardian angel, her brother Matt who died as a child. Everyone is thrilled about this. Frannie gets to be with her brother for the first time in 10 years. Matt has a cush angel job. Gabriel and Luc know that Matt will watch Frannie like a hawk. Or will he? It seems that being in the human world is fraught with challenges for a newly-minted guardian angel. Matt can still hate, love, lust, and envy. Those combination of emotions make for a much more compromised guardian than anyone expected. I love how the author has created angels who are not always angelic. We see this somewhat with Gabriel who can barely keep himself away from Frannie. But the capacity for human emotions and mistakes is much more apparent with Matt. A nice twist on standard angel mythology.
Luc became human at the end of Personal Demons. Hell is less than thrilled about this. Hell bent on revenge, you might say (eek...even I'm starting to use the Hell cliches). We get to know the various demons better. We see just how devious they can be in enticing people to sin.
I love Luc. I do miss the arrogant demon, but as a human, he's such a sweet guy - so devoted to Frannie. Unfortunately, King Lucifer didn't become lord of Hell by being stupid, so he knows just how to concoct a scenario that has the potential to bring down Luc and destroy his relationship with Frannie.
And then there's Gabriel. I like that he's an angel, but seems human as well. I wish they'd explored the history between Luc and Gabe better. I hope future books do that. Gabriel is actually gone for much of this book. The love triangle was more of a straight line. This was different from many second novels, which is where love triangles often develop or strengthen. I like that the author did something different. I also like that this isn't exactly a love triangle. Frannie isn't torn between Luc and Gabe, but there's still something there. More intriguing.
I'm not a huge fan of Frannie. I'm not sure why. I like that she's a forthright, take-charge girl in most parts of her life. She does what she feels to be right and isn't purely stuck on a guy. At the same time, she seems so wishy washy in her feelings for Luc and Gabe. This is understandable, but still annoying.
Overall, Original Sin is just as fun as Personal Demons. It moves the plot of the series along nicely. It does drag at times, but mostly it's a good pace. I really like how the book diverges from the typical paranormal path in many areas. It shows the importance of choice as well as the consequences. I was also pleased that the book answered some of my questions about Frannie's family - quite interesting. The ending leaves us ready and waiting for Book 3.
Rating: 3.5 / 5
Frannie has a new guardian angel, her brother Matt who died as a child. Everyone is thrilled about this. Frannie gets to be with her brother for the first time in 10 years. Matt has a cush angel job. Gabriel and Luc know that Matt will watch Frannie like a hawk. Or will he? It seems that being in the human world is fraught with challenges for a newly-minted guardian angel. Matt can still hate, love, lust, and envy. Those combination of emotions make for a much more compromised guardian than anyone expected. I love how the author has created angels who are not always angelic. We see this somewhat with Gabriel who can barely keep himself away from Frannie. But the capacity for human emotions and mistakes is much more apparent with Matt. A nice twist on standard angel mythology.
Luc became human at the end of Personal Demons. Hell is less than thrilled about this. Hell bent on revenge, you might say (eek...even I'm starting to use the Hell cliches). We get to know the various demons better. We see just how devious they can be in enticing people to sin.
I love Luc. I do miss the arrogant demon, but as a human, he's such a sweet guy - so devoted to Frannie. Unfortunately, King Lucifer didn't become lord of Hell by being stupid, so he knows just how to concoct a scenario that has the potential to bring down Luc and destroy his relationship with Frannie.
And then there's Gabriel. I like that he's an angel, but seems human as well. I wish they'd explored the history between Luc and Gabe better. I hope future books do that. Gabriel is actually gone for much of this book. The love triangle was more of a straight line. This was different from many second novels, which is where love triangles often develop or strengthen. I like that the author did something different. I also like that this isn't exactly a love triangle. Frannie isn't torn between Luc and Gabe, but there's still something there. More intriguing.
I'm not a huge fan of Frannie. I'm not sure why. I like that she's a forthright, take-charge girl in most parts of her life. She does what she feels to be right and isn't purely stuck on a guy. At the same time, she seems so wishy washy in her feelings for Luc and Gabe. This is understandable, but still annoying.
Overall, Original Sin is just as fun as Personal Demons. It moves the plot of the series along nicely. It does drag at times, but mostly it's a good pace. I really like how the book diverges from the typical paranormal path in many areas. It shows the importance of choice as well as the consequences. I was also pleased that the book answered some of my questions about Frannie's family - quite interesting. The ending leaves us ready and waiting for Book 3.
Rating: 3.5 / 5
SPOILER ALERT: If you haven't read the first book in this series, this review will contain spoilers.
Lisa Desrocher's debut novel, Personal Demons, was a favorite of mine. The sequel, Original Sin, was just as fabulous. Full of angels, demons, romance, and betrayal, this trilogy has a little something for everyone.
Frannie is one hell of a main character. She is fierce, feisty, and totally kick-ass. She knows what she wants and she goes after it. She's also not easily scared by a few demons. In fact, at one point she takes down a demon with her bare hands. This girl needs to teach me (and some other YA girls) some moves!
Luc, Gabe, Matt, and Lili are really the only other characters that seem to matter although there are some secondary characters that play pretty big roles. Luc is no longer a demon but he's still a little twisted (wouldn't have him any other way.) He's a little tormented by his past but he's still kind and totally in love with Frannie. She brings out the best in him. Gabe is absent for a good part of the book but when he is present he's the same as ever. He's sweet, helpful, and caring but I have to say, Frannie's draw to him didn't make sense. I just never saw them that way. He was too much like a father figure, always trying to take care of her. As for Matt, in the beginning I liked him but that quickly changed. He had an attitude issue. And Lili was never trustworthy. It's pretty easy to see from the beginning that something is up with her. As for the rest of the characters they just didn't really make an impression on me. They could have used a bit more development.
The plot was a little slow in the beginning. Things were almost too perfect with Luc and Frannie. It was pretty clear it wouldn't last. And I have to say the whole thing with Lili was a bit too predictable. There were just too many things in Original Sin that were glaringly obvious and I would've liked a bit more mystery. However I never once stopped enjoying the story and it was dang near impossible to stop reading.
Overall, Original Sin is a good follow-up to Personal Demons. It's a fast read that will leave readers dying for the third and final book.
Lisa Desrocher's debut novel, Personal Demons, was a favorite of mine. The sequel, Original Sin, was just as fabulous. Full of angels, demons, romance, and betrayal, this trilogy has a little something for everyone.
Frannie is one hell of a main character. She is fierce, feisty, and totally kick-ass. She knows what she wants and she goes after it. She's also not easily scared by a few demons. In fact, at one point she takes down a demon with her bare hands. This girl needs to teach me (and some other YA girls) some moves!
Luc, Gabe, Matt, and Lili are really the only other characters that seem to matter although there are some secondary characters that play pretty big roles. Luc is no longer a demon but he's still a little twisted (wouldn't have him any other way.) He's a little tormented by his past but he's still kind and totally in love with Frannie. She brings out the best in him. Gabe is absent for a good part of the book but when he is present he's the same as ever. He's sweet, helpful, and caring but I have to say, Frannie's draw to him didn't make sense. I just never saw them that way. He was too much like a father figure, always trying to take care of her. As for Matt, in the beginning I liked him but that quickly changed. He had an attitude issue. And Lili was never trustworthy. It's pretty easy to see from the beginning that something is up with her. As for the rest of the characters they just didn't really make an impression on me. They could have used a bit more development.
The plot was a little slow in the beginning. Things were almost too perfect with Luc and Frannie. It was pretty clear it wouldn't last. And I have to say the whole thing with Lili was a bit too predictable. There were just too many things in Original Sin that were glaringly obvious and I would've liked a bit more mystery. However I never once stopped enjoying the story and it was dang near impossible to stop reading.
Overall, Original Sin is a good follow-up to Personal Demons. It's a fast read that will leave readers dying for the third and final book.