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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
This series is just my cup of tea. This book is very different from the first one—less mysterious vampire more standard YA paranormal fey. With that being said, I still REALLY enjoyed it. I love the setting of this series and the whole premise.
For some reason in my head this was only a duology, so imagine my shock upon reading the last few chapters. I was ELATED to discover that there will be another book in this series. The twists are groundbreaking. The characters and atmosphere are exceptional. I just love it.
For some reason in my head this was only a duology, so imagine my shock upon reading the last few chapters. I was ELATED to discover that there will be another book in this series. The twists are groundbreaking. The characters and atmosphere are exceptional. I just love it.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It had been awhile since I read The Beautiful so it took me a little while to understand what was going on, but I liked how this went.
I liked Bastien beenin broody and aloof, and how Celine knew she wanted to find out what happened to her and didn't blindly trust what everyone was sayin (like in most fantasy).
Also plot twist, difficult perspectives and finding out more about the Vale.
I liked Bastien beenin broody and aloof, and how Celine knew she wanted to find out what happened to her and didn't blindly trust what everyone was sayin (like in most fantasy).
Also plot twist, difficult perspectives and finding out more about the Vale.
I loved this book so much!
The only reason it’s 4 stars is because it was a little slow in the beginning but then it picked up!
I love how in this book each chapter gets their own separate chapter so you can see what’s going on from multiple points of view. Celine and Basiten are amazing together.
I love the whole essence of this book vampries, werewolves, fae, and it’s in New Orleans !
Can’t wait for the next one !
The only reason it’s 4 stars is because it was a little slow in the beginning but then it picked up!
I love how in this book each chapter gets their own separate chapter so you can see what’s going on from multiple points of view. Celine and Basiten are amazing together.
I love the whole essence of this book vampries, werewolves, fae, and it’s in New Orleans !
Can’t wait for the next one !
So I read and LOVED The Beautiful last year which meant that The Damned was one of my most anticipated books of the year.
Content warnings: violence, fighting, murder, racism
With the way The Beautiful left us on such a cliffhanger I was desperate to get into this one, and I’m so glad it did not disappoint.
I loved that Renee included a lot more Korean mythology in The Damned. I’ve read all of her published novels at this point and I was super happy to see more of her culture in this novel. It felt the most personal of all her novels so far and I’m excited to read more of this series and to see more of that.
Continue my review here: https://kirstyreadsblog.com/2020/07/11/the-damned-by-renee-ahdieh-blog-tour-review/
Content warnings: violence, fighting, murder, racism
With the way The Beautiful left us on such a cliffhanger I was desperate to get into this one, and I’m so glad it did not disappoint.
I loved that Renee included a lot more Korean mythology in The Damned. I’ve read all of her published novels at this point and I was super happy to see more of her culture in this novel. It felt the most personal of all her novels so far and I’m excited to read more of this series and to see more of that.
Continue my review here: https://kirstyreadsblog.com/2020/07/11/the-damned-by-renee-ahdieh-blog-tour-review/
Following the tragic turn of events in the final chapters I really think this was a good follow up
It may not have been as daring as the first book but I really liked how well things tied up in. Preparation for the righteous.... Bastien oh my sweet summer child I hope things work out well for you and Celine.... Good read thoroughly enjoyed it ✅
It may not have been as daring as the first book but I really liked how well things tied up in. Preparation for the righteous.... Bastien oh my sweet summer child I hope things work out well for you and Celine.... Good read thoroughly enjoyed it ✅
Initial Thoughts
I was SO excited to read this book. I really enjoyed The Beautiful and when Penguin Teen offered me the chance to review this one early, I was like YES, PLEASE!
Some Things I Liked
Different POV. I just loved that Bastien was the first person POV in this book and I really loved how that matched the title. Celine was “the beautiful” and the first person POV in the first book, and Bastien is now “damned” so he’s the main POV in this book. I also liked that we had chapters that followed other characters throughout the story.
BAHHH the love story. Ok, BAHHH is not exactly an articulate way to describe something. But, it’s me basically word vomiting all over this post because I loved it so much. Celine and Bastien are just so perfect and so stubborn and they made for such a great romance read.
Poor Michael. Yes, I list this in things I liked. Michael is ok but, Bastien > Michael all day every day. I hope Michael finds a nice lady in the next book, not Celine. Celine is spoken for. But, I do feel bad for him.
ODETTE – yes, all caps for Odette and how much I loved her as a character. She deserves a series all to herself. She’s so tragic and self-loathing and I love her for it. Where’s her person? Renée Ahdieh, please give Odette a love story!
Series Value
If there is not another book in this series, I do not know what I will do. The ending was so ridiculously open-ended, there can’t not be more. However, I really like the poetry of the names as just “The Beautiful” and “The Damned” – what would Renée Ahdieh even call the next book?
Final Thoughts
I liked The Beautiful but I loved The Damned. The twists, the POVs, Bastien as the primary narrator. The pages literally oozed with drama and I can’t wait for more. Although more is unconfirmed, I will continue to wish for more!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Recommendations for Further Reading
The Wrath and the Dawn by Renée Ahdieh – if you liked the dramatic writing style and the rich descriptions, try Renée’s other series.
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness – if you liked the supernatural elements of The Beautiful and the various types of beings described, definitely give The All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness a read.
I was SO excited to read this book. I really enjoyed The Beautiful and when Penguin Teen offered me the chance to review this one early, I was like YES, PLEASE!
Some Things I Liked
Different POV. I just loved that Bastien was the first person POV in this book and I really loved how that matched the title. Celine was “the beautiful” and the first person POV in the first book, and Bastien is now “damned” so he’s the main POV in this book. I also liked that we had chapters that followed other characters throughout the story.
BAHHH the love story. Ok, BAHHH is not exactly an articulate way to describe something. But, it’s me basically word vomiting all over this post because I loved it so much. Celine and Bastien are just so perfect and so stubborn and they made for such a great romance read.
Poor Michael. Yes, I list this in things I liked. Michael is ok but, Bastien > Michael all day every day. I hope Michael finds a nice lady in the next book, not Celine. Celine is spoken for. But, I do feel bad for him.
ODETTE – yes, all caps for Odette and how much I loved her as a character. She deserves a series all to herself. She’s so tragic and self-loathing and I love her for it. Where’s her person? Renée Ahdieh, please give Odette a love story!
Series Value
If there is not another book in this series, I do not know what I will do. The ending was so ridiculously open-ended, there can’t not be more. However, I really like the poetry of the names as just “The Beautiful” and “The Damned” – what would Renée Ahdieh even call the next book?
Final Thoughts
I liked The Beautiful but I loved The Damned. The twists, the POVs, Bastien as the primary narrator. The pages literally oozed with drama and I can’t wait for more. Although more is unconfirmed, I will continue to wish for more!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Recommendations for Further Reading
The Wrath and the Dawn by Renée Ahdieh – if you liked the dramatic writing style and the rich descriptions, try Renée’s other series.
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness – if you liked the supernatural elements of The Beautiful and the various types of beings described, definitely give The All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness a read.
I was highly disappointed by the sequel to this book. Sure the world was expanded upon, and we got more history as to why things are the way they are, but it felt like it was all spoon-fed information. They also killed off the best character at the very end. furthermore, the book was SO BORING, THERE WAS NO SUSPENSE AT ALL! After the wildness of the first book, I thought this book would have more spice, but there wasn't even any salt and pepper used to give it a little flavor. A disappointment to be sure.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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