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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
The first book of this series was hard to get into, but this book was just amazing. I read it so fast and didn't want to stop. I love all the characters and the relationships between them. I can't wait for the third book to come out.
Admittedly the start of this book bored me endlessly but after the first 25% to 50% things really started to pick up, and suddenly I felt like I'd been thrown back into the world of True Blood. Vampires, werewolves, fae... this book had it all.
3.75 !!!
I need the next instalment ASAP ! I’m on edge
I need the next instalment ASAP ! I’m on edge
hmm, wasn't as good as book one. So much was happening? I got so confused towards the end when it took a turn to the fae land and all that. But, it did answer some questions from book one like what the Brotherhood and the Fallen are. I think there was just too much happening in this book. The Beautiful had a really good story arc because there were different POVs but kind of one continuous plot, with just some mystery from one side. But The Damned was like 8 different POVs and 8 different plots, I felt like I couldn't keep up. That being said, I still liked it and will read the next one.
This book was so much fun! I love how it expanded on the events in the first book and opened up a whole new world of possibilities. I cannot wait to read the next book! 4.5 stars
The amount of stress I had at the end of this because I thought this series was a duology, it’s not.
The drama!!!! I love it and here for it! The last 1/3 of the book really set up great for the next book I can’t wait for it to be released. But in a true YA book for bidden lovers/lovers triangle you got the good guy who genuinely cares for the main character treats her right after she’s injured his family loves her versus the bad boy who puts her in a lot of not so good situation but he’s hot and she can’t resist him so take a guess which one she picks I can’t wait for the next book I hope Michael gets a chance with his woman because he’s the one that put in the work taking care of her loving her team Grimaldi all the way.
The change in primary narrator threw me slightly for this second book after being so used to Celine’s third person perspective. Having Bastien use a first person narration was unexpected but welcome; it was a nice change of pace for the second book as we got into Bastien’s head and had a closer look inside the Court of Lions.
As I felt with the second book, the ending did feel rushed and I was thrown by the complete change of location that occurred so suddenly half way through this book. Celine and Bastien’s attraction was evident despite her lack of memories and his pain at their separation as well as his new life caused some poor choices. But ultimately, despite the challenges, this book did follow in the first one’s foot steps. As much as I hate to say it, I do enjoy some angst and this book did it well. Luckily, Celine and Bastien do end up together with her memories restored and their love for each other stronger than ever.
I also enjoyed the developing of the mythology as we travel to the Sylvan Vale and discover secrets of Celine’s parentage. I did feel there were some plot holes with this, or at least it felt underdeveloped, and also with Jae’s betrayal. I didn’t feel like it was explained very well so I can only hope it is done so in the next couple. As I said, the ending was slightly blindsiding as Celine’s past came back to haunt her. The third book should be interesting.
As I felt with the second book, the ending did feel rushed and I was thrown by the complete change of location that occurred so suddenly half way through this book. Celine and Bastien’s attraction was evident despite her lack of memories and his pain at their separation as well as his new life caused some poor choices. But ultimately, despite the challenges, this book did follow in the first one’s foot steps. As much as I hate to say it, I do enjoy some angst and this book did it well. Luckily, Celine and Bastien do end up together with her memories restored and their love for each other stronger than ever.
I also enjoyed the developing of the mythology as we travel to the Sylvan Vale and discover secrets of Celine’s parentage. I did feel there were some plot holes with this, or at least it felt underdeveloped, and also with Jae’s betrayal. I didn’t feel like it was explained very well so I can only hope it is done so in the next couple. As I said, the ending was slightly blindsiding as Celine’s past came back to haunt her. The third book should be interesting.
As a big fan of The Beautiful, I went into The Damned expecting to be blown away once again. And, I was. However it took me a while to really get into the story. I felt it was a slow start, with a lot of point of views I didn't care for. Some of them became integral to the plot, and others grew on me.
This was one of those stories where the author drops breadcrumbs throughout the novel without you really knowing or understanding, until it all comes together in one final exciting climax. This book gave me The Vampire Diaries vibes, and I absolutely loved it. There were some fantasy elements that were introduced to the story, more background to the world we were introduced to in the first book, and I found it very fun and exciting, and given to us in a way I wasn't confused or pushed into an unknown world. I'm excited to see more of it and where the tale goes.
My only complaint is that the romance between Celine and Bastien just...is too insta-lovey for me. I didn't feel like their relationship was well developed in The Beautiful, so it was hard to root for them in The Damned.
Overall this was a pleasant surprise and I'm very much invested in continuing this story.
This was one of those stories where the author drops breadcrumbs throughout the novel without you really knowing or understanding, until it all comes together in one final exciting climax. This book gave me The Vampire Diaries vibes, and I absolutely loved it. There were some fantasy elements that were introduced to the story, more background to the world we were introduced to in the first book, and I found it very fun and exciting, and given to us in a way I wasn't confused or pushed into an unknown world. I'm excited to see more of it and where the tale goes.
My only complaint is that the romance between Celine and Bastien just...is too insta-lovey for me. I didn't feel like their relationship was well developed in The Beautiful, so it was hard to root for them in The Damned.
Overall this was a pleasant surprise and I'm very much invested in continuing this story.