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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
3.5
Thought this was going to be a two book series. Now I hear it's four, not super keen on that. I enjoyed this more than the first. Not sure I enjoyed it enough for two more books, as the path and ending look pretty clear.
Thought this was going to be a two book series. Now I hear it's four, not super keen on that. I enjoyed this more than the first. Not sure I enjoyed it enough for two more books, as the path and ending look pretty clear.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Ich liebe die Geschichten der Autorin und auf den zweiten Band habe ich mir wirklich sehr gefreut. Mit Spannung habe ich verfolgt wie sich alles weiter entwickelt nachdem Celine die folgenschwere Entscheidung im Vorband getroffen hat.
Die Geschehnisse haben sich gegen Ende sehr überschlagen, ich war teilweise sogar ein wenig traurig über die Entwicklung. Aber trotzdem habe ich die Geschichte geliebt.
Die Geschehnisse haben sich gegen Ende sehr überschlagen, ich war teilweise sogar ein wenig traurig über die Entwicklung. Aber trotzdem habe ich die Geschichte geliebt.
At this point Renee, you’re just playing with my feelings IM SCARED
My heart!!!
I could barely put this book down until Celine remembered Bastien. It hurt too much. And stupid Michael slithering in there, knowing full well if Celine had her memories he wouldn’t have a chance in hell with her, annoyed me too much. Ugh never was a fan of him. Bastien all the way. Love a bad boy. Arjun is still fabulous. Odette. I can’t. I am fully refusing to believe she’s dead. She’s just not nope. Not accepting it at all.
I need the next book!! Like I needed it yesterday!!!
Such a good book, like all of Ahdieh’s books.
I could barely put this book down until Celine remembered Bastien. It hurt too much. And stupid Michael slithering in there, knowing full well if Celine had her memories he wouldn’t have a chance in hell with her, annoyed me too much. Ugh never was a fan of him. Bastien all the way. Love a bad boy. Arjun is still fabulous. Odette. I can’t. I am fully refusing to believe she’s dead. She’s just not nope. Not accepting it at all.
I need the next book!! Like I needed it yesterday!!!
Such a good book, like all of Ahdieh’s books.
Usually I want to re read everything by Renée Ahdieh the second I finish it but this series I am struggling with. I do love Celine and Bastian, and adored a lot of the aspects of the first book, but felt like the ending was partially great and predictable, and partially just a huge info dump that didn't make any sense. Before this sequel came out, I assumed that it would explain and contextualize that info dump, but it only did that like 30%... and then it added so much more that again made me feel like the book was getting so far away from its' original storyline and allure.
I do love Bastian and Celine, as well as the other amazing immortal members of the Coeur des Lions, so will def read the rest of the series as it comes out- and do hope that things are a bit more tightened up and pared down in some places!
I do love Bastian and Celine, as well as the other amazing immortal members of the Coeur des Lions, so will def read the rest of the series as it comes out- and do hope that things are a bit more tightened up and pared down in some places!
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-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:
No
This is a good continuation of the first. A setback for one character can be slightly annoying at times, but it does help flush them out. The plot is well developed, though the ending seems a bit forced.
Author: Renée Ahdieh
Genre: YA Paranormal
Format: EBook advanced reader copy
Published: 7th July 2020
Pages: 432
Rating: 3.5 Stars
*I received a copy of this via Netgalley from the publisher, however, this in no way influenced my opinion. Thank you to Hodder & Stoughton for providing me with a copy.*
In the sequel to ‘The Beautiful’ Sébastien Saint Germain has now been turned into a vampire and Celine has no memories of him. She is recovering from the injuries that she sustained that night in the church but she grows frustrated by the fact that everyone is lying to her about what really happened.
Unfortunately, I have to say that I’m a little bit disappointed in this since I absolutely loved the first book ‘The Beautiful’. One thing that I liked was the writing, Renée’s writing is really immersive and pulls you into the story, I hope to pick up more of her work soon.
After the climactic ending of the last book I was hoping for this to be fast-paced and full of action however, nothing really happens until around 40%. Another positive aspect that I enjoyed was the introduction of new creatures like enchantresses, I found it interesting to learn more about the mythology of this world. We also seen the further development of some of the members of the Cour des Lions, which was great as some of them played a bigger role in the plot of this novel than they did in the first. My biggest issue with this was the lack of Celine, she was barely in the story until the last part. This was disappointing as she was the main character in the first novel so I would have appreciated the story more if she played a bigger part in this story. The twist in her parentage was interesting though I do wish we could’ve seen more of Celine and her mother reconnecting. I will say that I thoroughly enjoyed the last 15% of the story, it was intense, action-packed and shocking. The death of one of my favourite characters really gutted me.
Also, I was under the impression that this was a duology however the way this ended left it open for a sequel so if that’s the case I will pick it up as I want to see what happens with Celine and Bastien next. I’m also curious about Michael’s character since he seemed to turn into a werewolf in the epilogue and Pippa witnessed it.
Overall I am a little bit let down by this sequel but it had some interesting plot twists and I enjoy Renée’s writing.
Genre: YA Paranormal
Format: EBook advanced reader copy
Published: 7th July 2020
Pages: 432
Rating: 3.5 Stars
*I received a copy of this via Netgalley from the publisher, however, this in no way influenced my opinion. Thank you to Hodder & Stoughton for providing me with a copy.*
In the sequel to ‘The Beautiful’ Sébastien Saint Germain has now been turned into a vampire and Celine has no memories of him. She is recovering from the injuries that she sustained that night in the church but she grows frustrated by the fact that everyone is lying to her about what really happened.
Unfortunately, I have to say that I’m a little bit disappointed in this since I absolutely loved the first book ‘The Beautiful’. One thing that I liked was the writing, Renée’s writing is really immersive and pulls you into the story, I hope to pick up more of her work soon.
After the climactic ending of the last book I was hoping for this to be fast-paced and full of action however, nothing really happens until around 40%. Another positive aspect that I enjoyed was the introduction of new creatures like enchantresses, I found it interesting to learn more about the mythology of this world. We also seen the further development of some of the members of the Cour des Lions, which was great as some of them played a bigger role in the plot of this novel than they did in the first. My biggest issue with this was the lack of Celine, she was barely in the story until the last part. This was disappointing as she was the main character in the first novel so I would have appreciated the story more if she played a bigger part in this story. The twist in her parentage was interesting though I do wish we could’ve seen more of Celine and her mother reconnecting. I will say that I thoroughly enjoyed the last 15% of the story, it was intense, action-packed and shocking. The death of one of my favourite characters really gutted me.
Also, I was under the impression that this was a duology however the way this ended left it open for a sequel so if that’s the case I will pick it up as I want to see what happens with Celine and Bastien next. I’m also curious about Michael’s character since he seemed to turn into a werewolf in the epilogue and Pippa witnessed it.
Overall I am a little bit let down by this sequel but it had some interesting plot twists and I enjoy Renée’s writing.
* I was sent a free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review *
Having read and adored The Beautiful earlier this year, I was delighted to learn that the sequel, The Damned, was being released this summer.
We begin our story pretty much as soon as the first book ends, in New Orleans, with Bastien and Celine learning to cope with their new circumstances. We get much less Odette in this book, but much more of the delightful Arjun (who I can't help but picture as Dev Patel!).
This book is not a heavily set in New Orleans (I don't want to say where the characters travel to as it may be a spoiler? I definitely didn't know ahead of time), which is a shame, although I did enjoy our new settings as well.
It's hard to know what to to say and what not to say about the plot, to avoid the dreaded spoilers, but I didn't enjoy this one as much as the first, however there is a definite sense of urgency for the next book - not the least because the life of a main character hangs in the balance! The writing is more efficient and less descriptive than the first book, so take that as you will.
Overall, my rating is 3.75 stars.
Having read and adored The Beautiful earlier this year, I was delighted to learn that the sequel, The Damned, was being released this summer.
We begin our story pretty much as soon as the first book ends, in New Orleans, with Bastien and Celine learning to cope with their new circumstances. We get much less Odette in this book, but much more of the delightful Arjun (who I can't help but picture as Dev Patel!).
This book is not a heavily set in New Orleans (I don't want to say where the characters travel to as it may be a spoiler? I definitely didn't know ahead of time), which is a shame, although I did enjoy our new settings as well.
It's hard to know what to to say and what not to say about the plot, to avoid the dreaded spoilers, but I didn't enjoy this one as much as the first, however there is a definite sense of urgency for the next book - not the least because the life of a main character hangs in the balance! The writing is more efficient and less descriptive than the first book, so take that as you will.
Overall, my rating is 3.75 stars.
4.5
I loved The Damned, it was so much better than The Beautiful
I loved the multiple point of views, we got to know the characters so much more and actually care about them.
Also Celine, she is a badass Renee has written her beautifully.
I am really excited for the next book in the series
I loved The Damned, it was so much better than The Beautiful
I loved the multiple point of views, we got to know the characters so much more and actually care about them.
Also Celine, she is a badass Renee has written her beautifully.
I am really excited for the next book in the series
There was a little bit of repetition of important past plot points that got a little old and some of the fantastical elements didn’t get to be fully expanded but with this in mind i still loved this book and am very excited for what’s next!!!