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emileighbech415's review against another edition
4.0
It was a fantastic book but i wish it would have been more about daniel
mars_aria's review against another edition
3.0
It wasn't as good as the last two books, but it still had the same moving essence. The characters have changed alot. They've grown and matured since the first book. There are many emotional decisions made in this last book as well as secrets being revealed. The Challenge scene was the most heart-wrenching and exciting scene throughout the book, though there were several, that stood out to me. Bree Despain's hardwork really shows in this series and it's sad to see it come to an end, but I loved it while it lasted. Thanx!
books4susie's review against another edition
5.0
SPOILER ALERT! If you haven’t read the first two books in the series, The Dark Divine and The Lost Saint, Stop! I don’t want to ruin the story for you.
“A troubled soul. An impossible choice. A final battle.”
The Savage Grace picks up six nights after the horrifying events that took place in The Lost Saint. Daniel is still trapped in the white alpha wolf form he turned into saving grace from his father Caleb and the Shadow Kings gang at their warehouse hideout. Grace is full of self-doubt as Daniel drifts from her and struggles to keep her own inner wolf in check. Her family is splintered with Jude’s return to town. Her mother suffers a nervous breakdown and is hospitalized, her father struggles to make things right not only for his children but Daniel as well. Talbot’s betrayal of their friendship over his feelings for Grace has left her angry. With Daniel howling in the woods all night and another dead body discovered, the town of Rose Crest is up in arms. When the sheriff sponsors a wolf hunt, Grace knows she must stop at nothing to help Daniel.
To make matters worse, the people Grace relies most on suddenly become unavailable to her. Will Grace be able to bring Daniel back to her? Can her fractured family be repaired? Will Caleb Kalbi and the Shadow Kings be stopped? And what will become of Grace?
“A troubled soul. An impossible choice. A final battle.”
The Savage Grace picks up six nights after the horrifying events that took place in The Lost Saint. Daniel is still trapped in the white alpha wolf form he turned into saving grace from his father Caleb and the Shadow Kings gang at their warehouse hideout. Grace is full of self-doubt as Daniel drifts from her and struggles to keep her own inner wolf in check. Her family is splintered with Jude’s return to town. Her mother suffers a nervous breakdown and is hospitalized, her father struggles to make things right not only for his children but Daniel as well. Talbot’s betrayal of their friendship over his feelings for Grace has left her angry. With Daniel howling in the woods all night and another dead body discovered, the town of Rose Crest is up in arms. When the sheriff sponsors a wolf hunt, Grace knows she must stop at nothing to help Daniel.
To make matters worse, the people Grace relies most on suddenly become unavailable to her. Will Grace be able to bring Daniel back to her? Can her fractured family be repaired? Will Caleb Kalbi and the Shadow Kings be stopped? And what will become of Grace?
christina_likes_to_read's review against another edition
2.0
I thought this book was okay. I was excited to start reading it and then remembered, like I did when I read the second book, that the plot is kind of involved. I didn’t remember a lot of the details and I don’t think that Despain did a good job at summarizing what happened in the previous books. I really wish that I gone back and reviewed the plot a little bit. I felt a little lost throughout the book. I thought some things seemed a little far fetched and forced. I’ve read some other reviews and it seems like most people really enjoyed this book. . . Maybe I was just in a funny mood, but I thought this book was mediocre.
oreolover15's review against another edition
3.0
I would have given it four stars but the editing was just too much of a distraction.
http://brookejeansbooks.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-savage-grace-dark-divine-novel-book.html
http://brookejeansbooks.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-savage-grace-dark-divine-novel-book.html
danadumpling's review against another edition
5.0
This was my face when I finished this book:
The ending was so happy I had to put down the book and squeal for a while.
The ending was so happy I had to put down the book and squeal for a while.
lolo84's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
3.0
reddyrat's review against another edition
3.0
Do you ever have those books where it's hard to determine whether you actually liked the book or you only think you liked it because you wanted to like it? The Savage Grace was one of those for me. I had trouble mustering up enthusiasm for this book from beginning to end. Plus, writing this review several weeks after I finished the book, I had to rack my brain to remember anything about the story. But I liked it. I really did. When I dig hard enough, I remember the story and characters with fondness. It's just hard for me to care.
The Savage Grace and I got started off on the wrong foot. It starts right where The Lost Saint left off, with little to no set-up. I loved that about the book. I hate having to re-read half of the previous book in the next book in the series. Unfortunately though, I had forgotten large portions of The Lost Saint, so I was very confused. My memory returned quickly enough, but the feeling of being lost distracted me from the tenor of the story.
Grace is reason enough to read this series. She's such a strong person. Strong physically, but mostly strong mentally. She is infected with the werewolf virus and it is always tempting her to go dark - kill, maim, lash out. In many ways, the biggest villain in this story is Grace herself. She has to learn to tame the wolf inside her and stay true to the values she knows to be right. She definitely has a solid inner core. She is able to differentiate the wolf from herself. She knows who she should be, even when it's hard. Plus, I loved her dedication to her family, her friend April, to the lost wolf boys, and to Daniel.
Daniel is the perfect YA hero. The edgy bad boy who's really sincere, passionate, and devoted. It would take a cold heart not to beat a little faster when he's on the page. I apparently have a lukewarm heart. While I enjoyed reading about Daniel, my affection for him didn't outlast the book.
As you'd expect with the last book in a series, The Savage Grace goes out with a bang. Caleb Kalbi is not going to allow Daniel, his son but also a threat, to live. The great power struggle puts Grace, Daniel, Gabriel, Talbot, Jude, April, Grace's parents, Charity, and even Baby James in mortal peril. There are enough plot twists and big surprises that you'll be turning the pages to see how the series ends.
My biggest problem with Daniel and the story overall is that I didn't believe it. The ideal paranormal or fantasy novel makes the reader forget that it isn't real. I wouldn't be surprised to run into Diagon Alley someday, have a Cullen knock on my door, or see Sam at the bookstore in Mercy Falls, MN. These stories and characters are real to me. The Dark Divine series is not. It's a fun read, but it never makes the leap from being good to being special.
Rating: 3 / 5
The Savage Grace and I got started off on the wrong foot. It starts right where The Lost Saint left off, with little to no set-up. I loved that about the book. I hate having to re-read half of the previous book in the next book in the series. Unfortunately though, I had forgotten large portions of The Lost Saint, so I was very confused. My memory returned quickly enough, but the feeling of being lost distracted me from the tenor of the story.
Grace is reason enough to read this series. She's such a strong person. Strong physically, but mostly strong mentally. She is infected with the werewolf virus and it is always tempting her to go dark - kill, maim, lash out. In many ways, the biggest villain in this story is Grace herself. She has to learn to tame the wolf inside her and stay true to the values she knows to be right. She definitely has a solid inner core. She is able to differentiate the wolf from herself. She knows who she should be, even when it's hard. Plus, I loved her dedication to her family, her friend April, to the lost wolf boys, and to Daniel.
Daniel is the perfect YA hero. The edgy bad boy who's really sincere, passionate, and devoted. It would take a cold heart not to beat a little faster when he's on the page. I apparently have a lukewarm heart. While I enjoyed reading about Daniel, my affection for him didn't outlast the book.
As you'd expect with the last book in a series, The Savage Grace goes out with a bang. Caleb Kalbi is not going to allow Daniel, his son but also a threat, to live. The great power struggle puts Grace, Daniel, Gabriel, Talbot, Jude, April, Grace's parents, Charity, and even Baby James in mortal peril. There are enough plot twists and big surprises that you'll be turning the pages to see how the series ends.
My biggest problem with Daniel and the story overall is that I didn't believe it. The ideal paranormal or fantasy novel makes the reader forget that it isn't real. I wouldn't be surprised to run into Diagon Alley someday, have a Cullen knock on my door, or see Sam at the bookstore in Mercy Falls, MN. These stories and characters are real to me. The Dark Divine series is not. It's a fun read, but it never makes the leap from being good to being special.
Rating: 3 / 5
cari1268's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this book and it was a nice read. The plot was very fast paced and there were a few turns that surprised me. Grace was a very likable main character who had some spunk.
However... I like to think that I have a fairly high cheesiness tolerance and there were quite a few lines that made even me cringe. Above that, the dialogue was often awkward and unrealistic. At times there were overly simplistic solutions to difficult problems (i.e. the power of ONE prayer).
Overall, this book was a nice conclusion to the story. I'm glad I read it but it isn't one that I plan on rereading any time soon. Three stars.
However... I like to think that I have a fairly high cheesiness tolerance and there were quite a few lines that made even me cringe. Above that, the dialogue was often awkward and unrealistic. At times there were overly simplistic solutions to difficult problems (i.e. the power of ONE prayer).
Overall, this book was a nice conclusion to the story. I'm glad I read it but it isn't one that I plan on rereading any time soon. Three stars.