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4.24 AVERAGE
4.24 AVERAGE
4 out of 5 Stars
The Burning Shadow is book 2 in the Origin Series. I enjoyed The Burning Shadow and can't wait to continue with the series. I loved Evie and Luc.
The Burning Shadow is book 2 in the Origin Series. I enjoyed The Burning Shadow and can't wait to continue with the series. I loved Evie and Luc.
Re-read 11/1/20: ahh!
Original read 10/10/19: Listening to this book was like eating comfort food in my coziest pajamas. The second one had even more elements from the Lux series and we get to see most of the characters and what they are up to now. I loved it and I wish I didn't have to wait another year for the third book!
Original read 10/10/19: Listening to this book was like eating comfort food in my coziest pajamas. The second one had even more elements from the Lux series and we get to see most of the characters and what they are up to now. I loved it and I wish I didn't have to wait another year for the third book!
Initial reaction: Okay, well, that was interesting. I don't think I've ever read a book with that many twists. What's truly impressive is that I've read more than fifty books by this author, and she still somehow mamages to surprise me with the twists. And that ending... Goodness. Full review to come when I've had time to gather my thoughts.
Full review:
I finished this yesterday, and I’m still not sure what to think, other than that was intense. And I have to say I’m impressed by how much Armentrout managed to fit into a single book, because so much happened that my head is still spinning.
I loved the characters. All of them. Except maybe Grayson. One of my favourite things about Armentrout’s books is that she always writes relatable characters, with real voices. And it’s also clear that all characters are important to the story – all characters have their own stories and all of them are interesting and dynamic. Although, of course, I love Evie just a little bit more than the other characters. I liked seeing how she grew up in this book, became more independent, if possible even more stubborn and a bit of a badass, to be fair.
The romance was intense. There’s so much tension between Evie and Luc that it’s actually palpable, and it’s impossible to not be affected by it as a reader. I have to admit the romance is a little more mature than it usually is in YA, but I do think it was important to the story, so I can forgive that. I’m just putting the warning out there for any younger audiences.
The Burning Shadow is the definition of fast-paced. Seriously, Armentrout should get some kind of award for managing to fit that much into a single book, because there isn’t so much as a second of breathing space for the reader. Just when you think you’ll get a break from the intensity of everything, she throws in a plot twist you never saw coming.
Speaking of which, the plot twists deserve a paragraph all of their own. Actually, they deserve an essay of their own, but I’ll just stick to this one paragraph. I’ll admit, Armentrout rarely truly surprises me anymore. I’ve read more than fifty books by her, and I thought she couldn’t surprise me anymore, but guess what? She can. The plot twists in The Burning Shadow surprised me like I haven’t been surprised in a long time, so if you do decide to pick this one up (which you really, really need to do), be prepared for a roller-coaster like you’ve never seen before.
I could go on and on about everything that Armentrout does beautifully with this book, but I’m going to leave it at that, with one final word: Read this book.
Full review:
I finished this yesterday, and I’m still not sure what to think, other than that was intense. And I have to say I’m impressed by how much Armentrout managed to fit into a single book, because so much happened that my head is still spinning.
I loved the characters. All of them. Except maybe Grayson. One of my favourite things about Armentrout’s books is that she always writes relatable characters, with real voices. And it’s also clear that all characters are important to the story – all characters have their own stories and all of them are interesting and dynamic. Although, of course, I love Evie just a little bit more than the other characters. I liked seeing how she grew up in this book, became more independent, if possible even more stubborn and a bit of a badass, to be fair.
The romance was intense. There’s so much tension between Evie and Luc that it’s actually palpable, and it’s impossible to not be affected by it as a reader. I have to admit the romance is a little more mature than it usually is in YA, but I do think it was important to the story, so I can forgive that. I’m just putting the warning out there for any younger audiences.
The Burning Shadow is the definition of fast-paced. Seriously, Armentrout should get some kind of award for managing to fit that much into a single book, because there isn’t so much as a second of breathing space for the reader. Just when you think you’ll get a break from the intensity of everything, she throws in a plot twist you never saw coming.
Speaking of which, the plot twists deserve a paragraph all of their own. Actually, they deserve an essay of their own, but I’ll just stick to this one paragraph. I’ll admit, Armentrout rarely truly surprises me anymore. I’ve read more than fifty books by her, and I thought she couldn’t surprise me anymore, but guess what? She can. The plot twists in The Burning Shadow surprised me like I haven’t been surprised in a long time, so if you do decide to pick this one up (which you really, really need to do), be prepared for a roller-coaster like you’ve never seen before.
I could go on and on about everything that Armentrout does beautifully with this book, but I’m going to leave it at that, with one final word: Read this book.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Yes. This book took me four days to finish. And yes that is a very good thing. I could have pulled an all-nighter and finished it, but with how many chapters I reread and savored and just literally stared at for ten minutes straight because I actually couldn’t believe what my eyeballs were seeing. I am in love with this book. Luc is my number one book boyfriend in any universe to infinity and beyond, forever and ever... you get the point. HE IS THE FREAKING BEST. (I love you Daemon it’s just the truth) Even though it drove me crazy in the first book, I actually really like how long it took for them to get together. JLA took her time with that but it was definitely worth the wait. I loved Luc’s surprises (Diesel was the best thing ever, and the camera!) and him waiting for her at her car, and knocking on her window.
i def would’ve rated this five stars if i didn’t read it for the sole purpose of seeing 3 certain characters and only getting one scene with 2 of them and the other one never appearing ... but i guess i’ll just keep being disappointed
This story starts right where The Darkest Star left off. Luc and Evie are such great characters and you get to know them even more and Luc’s charming personality, lol. I can’t recommend this series or author enough. There will be another book in the series but it will be worth the wait.
I've loved the Lux series and especially loved the last book, The Darkest Star! My little alien babies are just so fun to read about!
My favorite thing about this book, as with the last one, was Luc! He just lights up every scene that he's in! I still wish that these books were from his perspective or that it was dual POV, but that's okay! Oh, and yes, there was some magnificent swoon! And let me not forget Evie because she has some fabulous character growth in this story!
My only complaint was that the book felt too long. I think it could have definitely been scaled back by scrapping some of the scenes with Evie and her friends. Also, it felt a bit too political in some parts—I tend to like to escape stuff like that in books. But besides that, the writing was addicting as always and the descriptions and actions were so awesome! I feel like Armentrout always writes the best action sequences! I need book three!
My favorite thing about this book, as with the last one, was Luc! He just lights up every scene that he's in! I still wish that these books were from his perspective or that it was dual POV, but that's okay! Oh, and yes, there was some magnificent swoon! And let me not forget Evie because she has some fabulous character growth in this story!
My only complaint was that the book felt too long. I think it could have definitely been scaled back by scrapping some of the scenes with Evie and her friends. Also, it felt a bit too political in some parts—I tend to like to escape stuff like that in books. But besides that, the writing was addicting as always and the descriptions and actions were so awesome! I feel like Armentrout always writes the best action sequences! I need book three!
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes