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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
Very atmospheric! I have always found it compelling when Vampires grabble with morality and religion like how Odette does in the Damned and Mathew in ADOW. I had to get used to the changing povs, but once I was in the mood for it, Sebastian and Celine's story was pretty interesting.
A bewitching sequel to the first that is the complete opposite of the first. While The Beautiful was a a deliciously dark murder mystery set in the 1800s of New Orleans, The Damned took that world and expanded it to be something much more.
Welcome to the world of supernatural beings of werewolves, vampires, fae, dwarves and more. This is where you will see the Originals and Vampire Diaries like world with “turf wars” and a play at power.
The romance was spot on and the plot was tightly woven through the many multiple POVs. More death, more betrayal, more plot twists, more stakes that lead to bargains and promises made.
I couldn’t finish this book fast enough.
Welcome to the world of supernatural beings of werewolves, vampires, fae, dwarves and more. This is where you will see the Originals and Vampire Diaries like world with “turf wars” and a play at power.
The romance was spot on and the plot was tightly woven through the many multiple POVs. More death, more betrayal, more plot twists, more stakes that lead to bargains and promises made.
I couldn’t finish this book fast enough.
Pretty enjoyable but the overall vibe was very different from the first book. This one felt like a more typical fantasy whereas the first book reminded me of The Originals. And also, Celine got very few scenes that her character felt bland in this one. Sébastien was very whiny and I felt that there was no main purpose in this book.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
An improvement on the first instalment, gaining ground with slightly matured characters and an increasingly complex plot.
Part 2 in a 4-part story that pulls together all aspects of fantasy and the darkest corners of fairytales, with honourable vampires, vengeful werewolves, aloof and mischievous faeries, and even a few daft goblins and thickheaded dwarves.
We cross between worlds, uncover hidden truths, and face inner-darknesses. All very interesting. And of course, there’s a love-triangle lingering on the fringes, albeit a weakly established one. There’s never any doubt who will win out.
Several of the secondary characters (Arjun & Pippa) show promising intrigue for the next portions of the story…
Though not a remarkable standout, it’s one for the genre that treads the middle line for quality. Entertaining overall, with bouts of predictability and satisfaction in the romance and fantasy departments, and fortunately easy to read at a fast pace to the finish.
Glad I went through and read the 2nd book. This book, in my opinion, was so much better than the 1st book. There was a lot of intrigue and some plot twists. It wasn’t mind mowing. But it was a fun read nevertheless.
I am excited for the 3rd book to come out now as there “quest” hasn’t been fulfilled yet and Celine only just discovered she isn’t 100% who, or what, she thought she was.
Overall this was a good book with some strong characters. The fantasy is not too much as most of it happens in New Orleans. So for me it’s perfect because I’m not into high fantasy books (yet?)
I am excited for the 3rd book to come out now as there “quest” hasn’t been fulfilled yet and Celine only just discovered she isn’t 100% who, or what, she thought she was.
Overall this was a good book with some strong characters. The fantasy is not too much as most of it happens in New Orleans. So for me it’s perfect because I’m not into high fantasy books (yet?)
Loved this book just as much as the first one. I really enjoyed getting to hear things from Bastien’s perspective. Can’t wait for the next book!
Sadly I thought this was not as captivating a sequel as compared to the first. Perhaps the slow progression caused me to gradually lose interest at some point. But the writing is still enamouring as always and I did root for our main characters till the end. I'm curious to see how the story ends!
So....this book. I was so looking forward to it but it just didn't quite have what I was looking for. I think a large problem with that could be due to the fact that I don't think this is a duology like I originally thought. So I went into it with "ending book" expectations. Second book syndrome is a thing and this book has it. A lost of loose ends that the next book(s) will indeed tie together.
I'll absolutely continue the series as it comes out. I think it was a "me" issue anyway.
I'll absolutely continue the series as it comes out. I think it was a "me" issue anyway.
Where Do I Begin...
I don’t know how Renée wrote this book, I’m SHOOK, BROKEN, and SHOOK. Let’s just start with the writing...OMG. I love how in the first book we got to see everything from Celine’s point of view, then in The Damned it completely turned and we got to see from the vampires (y’all said it wasn’t enough vampires in the first book). The writing was effortless, it was like 4 different plots going on in this book and it all came together perfectly. Next the characters: I’m going to say this right now, I LOVE EVERY MEMBER OF THE COURT OF LIONS (minus Nicodemus) Odette, Jae, Boone, Madeline, Hortense, and Arjun BADDEST VAMPIRES...I need them all on my team. With that being said...I would rather die a thousand death than to see one of my vampires die...don’t hurt me Renée please don’t. Then...THEN...Renée went and gave me ALL THE FEELS WITH MY COUPLE. Sébastien and Celine are SOULMATES/Twin Flames...I LOVE AN EPIC LOVE! Have I mentioned the plot twists or the betrayals...BRAVO RENÉE AHDIEH one of the BEST SEQUELS FROM A BOOK SERIES!!! I can’t wait FOR THE NEXT BOOK!!! BRAVO!!!
I can say so much more but just go read the BOOK!!!
Oh and Michael is still in this book (if there are any Michael fans out there). No hate for his character I just hate seeing a person love someone that don’t love them in return...but his character...in this book...READ!!
I don’t know how Renée wrote this book, I’m SHOOK, BROKEN, and SHOOK. Let’s just start with the writing...OMG. I love how in the first book we got to see everything from Celine’s point of view, then in The Damned it completely turned and we got to see from the vampires (y’all said it wasn’t enough vampires in the first book). The writing was effortless, it was like 4 different plots going on in this book and it all came together perfectly. Next the characters: I’m going to say this right now, I LOVE EVERY MEMBER OF THE COURT OF LIONS (minus Nicodemus) Odette, Jae, Boone, Madeline, Hortense, and Arjun BADDEST VAMPIRES...I need them all on my team. With that being said...I would rather die a thousand death than to see one of my vampires die...don’t hurt me Renée please don’t. Then...THEN...Renée went and gave me ALL THE FEELS WITH MY COUPLE. Sébastien and Celine are SOULMATES/Twin Flames...I LOVE AN EPIC LOVE! Have I mentioned the plot twists or the betrayals...BRAVO RENÉE AHDIEH one of the BEST SEQUELS FROM A BOOK SERIES!!! I can’t wait FOR THE NEXT BOOK!!! BRAVO!!!
I can say so much more but just go read the BOOK!!!
Oh and Michael is still in this book (if there are any Michael fans out there). No hate for his character I just hate seeing a person love someone that don’t love them in return...but his character...in this book...READ!!