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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
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I’m so glad that I picked this series back up! I really enjoyed the first book, but for some reason I didn’t ever get back to it. This second book wasn’t what I expected (in a good way) because it focused on the relationship between Penryn and her sister Paige, barely touching on the romance with Raffe. That might disappoint some people, but I felt like this focus of family was just what the series needed. We saw Penryn’s struggle with her mentally ill mother in the first book, but her relationship with her little sister was solid. Now that Paige has been turned into a monster of sorts, Penryn truly struggles. She wants to feel the same as she always has toward her sister, but she finds it nearly impossible to even look at her, with her patchwork stitched up skin and razor teeth. And Paige’s behavior scares her more than anything – sometimes it’s hard for Penryn to know if her baby sister is even in there. I loved seeing Penryn struggle with her family loyalties – especially when she learns more about what Paige has become and meets someone who was responsible for her current state! Honestly, I didn’t miss the romance at all (though we did get a bit toward the end!). I give this one 4/5 stars.
***Disclosure: This book was provided to me by the publisher (via Goodreads First Reads) in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
I’m so glad that I picked this series back up! I really enjoyed the first book, but for some reason I didn’t ever get back to it. This second book wasn’t what I expected (in a good way) because it focused on the relationship between Penryn and her sister Paige, barely touching on the romance with Raffe. That might disappoint some people, but I felt like this focus of family was just what the series needed. We saw Penryn’s struggle with her mentally ill mother in the first book, but her relationship with her little sister was solid. Now that Paige has been turned into a monster of sorts, Penryn truly struggles. She wants to feel the same as she always has toward her sister, but she finds it nearly impossible to even look at her, with her patchwork stitched up skin and razor teeth. And Paige’s behavior scares her more than anything – sometimes it’s hard for Penryn to know if her baby sister is even in there. I loved seeing Penryn struggle with her family loyalties – especially when she learns more about what Paige has become and meets someone who was responsible for her current state! Honestly, I didn’t miss the romance at all (though we did get a bit toward the end!). I give this one 4/5 stars.
***Disclosure: This book was provided to me by the publisher (via Goodreads First Reads) in exchange for an honest review. No other compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
adventurous
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
An improvement over the first book. Through a unique delivery of flashbacks and greater character dialogue, more is finally revealed about the apocalypse and the underlying plot. Character development is stronger and the pace remains quick. Overall a good read and I'm excited to see how things shake out in the final book.
Also, Pooky Bear is the best character, hands down.
Characters = 4
Setting = 3
Writing = 3
Plot = 4
Intrigue = 4
Enjoyment = 4
(Overall 3.7/5.0)
Also, Pooky Bear is the best character, hands down.
Characters = 4
Setting = 3
Writing = 3
Plot = 4
Intrigue = 4
Enjoyment = 4
(Overall 3.7/5.0)
This book was just as good if not better than the first in the series. I think it explain things, and gave some more background to the situation. I loved that the Angels partied and smoke cigars, and the scorpions were pretty darn scary. I would have liked more of a love story, but hopefully that will be furthered in the next book. There was quite a bit of humor in this book as well, especially the name of the angel sword~ Pookie bear~
More Reviews:
What to say? What to say? First I want to express my desire to have an angel by the name of Raffe show up on my doorstep! Second I want to reiterate my love for this book series!
World After starts up right where Angelfall ends. The truth is Penryn and Raffe spend most of the book apart which for me was very disappointing but only because I like it when he's around. We really get to see Penryn prove her worth, she and her family are put through quite a bit but Penryn remains strong proving she can take care of herself. We get more of a glimpse into the relationships between Penryn, her mom, and Paige. It becomes clear that they are her only weakness.
There is a lot of action, how can there not be when the characters are constantly running for their lives? But unfortunately it did have a middle book feel to it. At the end it seemed like nothing had been solved, which you kind of expect when starting a middle book. If things are solved then that would make it a final book and I'm not ready for this ride to end. I can't get enough of Penryn and Raffe, I hope to have more in the next book. I really hope Susan Ee can figure out a way for them to be together in the end. That would rock my socks off!
What to say? What to say? First I want to express my desire to have an angel by the name of Raffe show up on my doorstep! Second I want to reiterate my love for this book series!
World After starts up right where Angelfall ends. The truth is Penryn and Raffe spend most of the book apart which for me was very disappointing but only because I like it when he's around. We really get to see Penryn prove her worth, she and her family are put through quite a bit but Penryn remains strong proving she can take care of herself. We get more of a glimpse into the relationships between Penryn, her mom, and Paige. It becomes clear that they are her only weakness.
There is a lot of action, how can there not be when the characters are constantly running for their lives? But unfortunately it did have a middle book feel to it. At the end it seemed like nothing had been solved, which you kind of expect when starting a middle book. If things are solved then that would make it a final book and I'm not ready for this ride to end. I can't get enough of Penryn and Raffe, I hope to have more in the next book. I really hope Susan Ee can figure out a way for them to be together in the end. That would rock my socks off!
That's a no from me
(I lied, I do have 40 minutes left in the audiobook but I'm done)
(I lied, I do have 40 minutes left in the audiobook but I'm done)
AHAHAH I HAVE A GEOG EXAM IN FOUR HOURS AND IM POSTING THIS.
After reading Angelfall, I had very high expectations for the sequel. And I'm -almost- not wrong.If anything, this book is a page-turner. Like the first book, it has a lot of violence and action. There were definitely a lot of scenes that had me on the edge of my seat. But it all happened at the last 30% of the book.
I did enjoy the development of their family dynamics. Penryn's mother and her sister page are mainly absent throughout Angelfall, so I liked that they played a more prominent role in the sequel. We get to experience and learn more about their relationship, which is very very complicated. I'm glad the dark humour stayed throughout the book. And the relationship between Penryn and the twins is my favourite relationship in the entire novel. In this book, I felt her struggle more, and it gave her more layers, and she was easier to relate to. Also, the romance doesn't overwhelm the entire story. It could have quickly been pushed down the route where it was just full-on romance and love triangles and whatnot. Fortunately, that's not the case here. There's still that hint of romance, but without distracting too much from the actual conflict.
However, what didn't work for was the pacing. It just felt too long at the beginning, and I think it's just that it took a while to really get into the heart of the story. It just felt like a lot of build-ups rather than having its own robust and central plot. The end seemed to be moving towards a more significant conflict, but then it was cut off abruptly. I was also sort of disappointed by the reunion of Penryn and Raffe. The meeting between him and Penryn was anti-climatic. I mean, he thought she was dead, and then it was kind of like
Penryn: yooo I'm not dead
Raffe: k
The scene where he thought she was dead in the first book was so heartbreaking, and then the whole thing where he returned her (supposedly dead) body to her mother even though it could've gotten him killed. I guess I wanted the scene to be more emotional...
If the last 25% were the whole book, this probably would have gotten a five-star rating and went straight to the favourite shelf on Goodreads, but unfortunately, the first 75% felt complete filler that could have been sped up a little more. I had to force myself to read and not skim. However, the scenes explaining Paige and what happened to her was fascinating, and the relationship between her and Beliel was really creepy. Overall, it was still enjoyable and exciting, and I can't wait to read the final book.
After reading Angelfall, I had very high expectations for the sequel. And I'm -almost- not wrong.If anything, this book is a page-turner. Like the first book, it has a lot of violence and action. There were definitely a lot of scenes that had me on the edge of my seat. But it all happened at the last 30% of the book.
I did enjoy the development of their family dynamics. Penryn's mother and her sister page are mainly absent throughout Angelfall, so I liked that they played a more prominent role in the sequel. We get to experience and learn more about their relationship, which is very very complicated. I'm glad the dark humour stayed throughout the book. And the relationship between Penryn and the twins is my favourite relationship in the entire novel. In this book, I felt her struggle more, and it gave her more layers, and she was easier to relate to. Also, the romance doesn't overwhelm the entire story. It could have quickly been pushed down the route where it was just full-on romance and love triangles and whatnot. Fortunately, that's not the case here. There's still that hint of romance, but without distracting too much from the actual conflict.
However, what didn't work for was the pacing. It just felt too long at the beginning, and I think it's just that it took a while to really get into the heart of the story. It just felt like a lot of build-ups rather than having its own robust and central plot. The end seemed to be moving towards a more significant conflict, but then it was cut off abruptly. I was also sort of disappointed by the reunion of Penryn and Raffe. The meeting between him and Penryn was anti-climatic. I mean, he thought she was dead, and then it was kind of like
Penryn: yooo I'm not dead
Raffe: k
The scene where he thought she was dead in the first book was so heartbreaking, and then the whole thing where he returned her (supposedly dead) body to her mother even though it could've gotten him killed. I guess I wanted the scene to be more emotional...
If the last 25% were the whole book, this probably would have gotten a five-star rating and went straight to the favourite shelf on Goodreads, but unfortunately, the first 75% felt complete filler that could have been sped up a little more. I had to force myself to read and not skim. However, the scenes explaining Paige and what happened to her was fascinating, and the relationship between her and Beliel was really creepy. Overall, it was still enjoyable and exciting, and I can't wait to read the final book.
After the epic first book, I needed to read the second book right away. It had almost all the elements that made the first book great. Just not more. I'm cool with that though. I did consider stop reading it multiple times because of extreme gore, but well good things happen to those who keep reading. I loved reading Penryn's adventures without Raffe by her side. Her survival instincts are crazy and things she does for things she believes in are mind boggling. The Word After is a cruel cruel world and I feel for people having to go through all the horrible stuff. The ending has me super confused and excited for the finale. Can't wait to read it. Great series so far.
adventurous
dark
inspiring
tense
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:
Yes