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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
Really wasn't that impressed by this one. It felt jumpy and all over the place, randomly changing perspectives between more than 5 characters.
As much as I adored the first novel, I feel as though this one didn't hold as much interest as it. The exposition took so long and it felt as if everything was crammed within the final fifty pages of the book. The journey to Sunan was abrupt and the events with Émilie was whiplash.
After reading The Beautiful, I knew I was invested in the story, but I wanted more- more backstory, more character development, more world-building, just more. Reading The Damned, I got just what I wanted. Renee Ahdieh has not only delved into the history of the vampires and werewolves, but expanded into the world of the fae. We travel to other realms, experience new POVs, and, of course, further the story of Celine and Bastien. I loved this installment and was pleasantly surprised to learn that this is not a duology. I will anxiously await the next installment!
Der Schreibstil def Autorin und ich passen nicht zusammen. Sooo unglaublich trocken.
Obwohl was passiert, fühlt es sich so an, als würde nichts passieren. Macht das Sinn?!
Hab das Gefühl, dass die Geschichte einfach nur so vor sich hin plätschert und das ohne große Höhen (Tiefen gab‘s durchaus, aber die waren nur sehr kurz).
Hier gab‘s null Spannung. Ich hatte nie das Gefühl nicht zu wissen was kommen wird.
Obwohl was passiert, fühlt es sich so an, als würde nichts passieren. Macht das Sinn?!
Hab das Gefühl, dass die Geschichte einfach nur so vor sich hin plätschert und das ohne große Höhen (Tiefen gab‘s durchaus, aber die waren nur sehr kurz).
Hier gab‘s null Spannung. Ich hatte nie das Gefühl nicht zu wissen was kommen wird.
Listen I love fantasy worlds, and I love historic fantasy. So this was a bit of both worlds. I do wish we had stayed in New Orleans, and that Celine’s POV was still the focus. However I did like seeing into the minds of the other characters.
Not sure where this story is going now, but I’ll read on anyway.
Not sure where this story is going now, but I’ll read on anyway.
The Damned, sequel to The Beautiful, continues the story in an interesting way. It broadens the points of view in the story, allowing the reader insight into characters that were only on the side before. This added extra depth and helped flesh out the fantasy elements of Ahdieh's world in a way that seeing things from limited perspectives wouldn't have.
Talking about the sequel will give too much away about the first book but I wasn't disappointed. In fact, I felt thirsty for more the entire book and couldn't believe I'd already reached the end. This series is vampires and other mythic creatures done right. In a way that feels realistic and genuine. I will waited with anticipation until the next book arrives!
Talking about the sequel will give too much away about the first book but I wasn't disappointed. In fact, I felt thirsty for more the entire book and couldn't believe I'd already reached the end. This series is vampires and other mythic creatures done right. In a way that feels realistic and genuine. I will waited with anticipation until the next book arrives!
I don't know why I thought this was going to be a duology, but IT IS MOST DEFINITELY NOT and I am left wanting. I understand Celine's frustration through most of this book. I'd be frustrated if I lost part of my memories too! But man, there were some twists I didn't see coming in the first book. The massive setting change for this one really threw me for a loop, but it worked I guess? I feel like the introduction into a different world was abrupt and unexpected because everything fit nicely into the New Orleans box in the first book, but it was full of some great description and it was enjoyable.
I gave the book one of this series a 4-star rating and within the first chapter, I was deeply disappointed. The FMC that I admired was gone. I loved the MMC and I thought he was a much better vampire than Edward (sorry, Team Edward), but in the sequel, he was degraded to a whiny, heartbroken mess. The steamy vampire-ness was gone and in the attempt to make the sequel bigger and better, it ended up being a confusing mix of subplots and supernatural lore without any depth.
Despite the focus shifting to the other supporting characters, I didn't care for them enough to actually care about their stories. Even the betrayals fell flat and failed at being a plot twist, even though it came out of nowhere.
It was overall just boring and I don't think I will be continuing on with the series.
Despite the focus shifting to the other supporting characters, I didn't care for them enough to actually care about their stories. Even the betrayals fell flat and failed at being a plot twist, even though it came out of nowhere.
It was overall just boring and I don't think I will be continuing on with the series.
I love these books! They are so well written and promote such strong, DIVERSE, characters. I think that both Celene and Bastian are worthy heroes. They each have their own agency and their love is something to root for--sorry, but not sorry, Michael. Read this!
All I have to say is... can’t wait for the third one!