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sam_hartwig's review against another edition
4.0
I had this book put aside for a long time and kept reading other things instead. I don't know why but I finally picked it up and read it in about 3 days because I loved how the mysterious "monster" wasn't revealed straight away. After each chapter i would think "just one more" and in the end i had to read it all! I really enjoyed the book not because I connected to any of the characters, i liked the book because of the story and really enjoyed letting it unfold. I look forward to the next book just to see where it takes me this time and whether the characters will grow on me more.
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Maybe I need to take a step back from reading these YA paranormals, because I'm getting irked with all the similar elements. Why does the male lead always have to be a "bad boy" who is always perfect looking with a bad attitude? And why does the female lead seem to always have almost nothing on her mind besides the boy?
This one was really no better or worse than the rest of what's out there, although I found it to be pretty slow moving, with not nearly enough action. The Dark Divine is well-written, though--enough that even though it was moving slowly I was inspired to keep reading.
It also seemed to take a little too long for the mystery to unfold. With Grace sitting back and not looking at what was right in front of her, all the while lamenting that she wants to know what's going on. In this sense the characterization was a bit uneven, for me.
I would probably recommend this to fans of YA paranormal, because it's really similar to the rest of what's out there, and if you like that, you'll like this.
This one was really no better or worse than the rest of what's out there, although I found it to be pretty slow moving, with not nearly enough action. The Dark Divine is well-written, though--enough that even though it was moving slowly I was inspired to keep reading.
It also seemed to take a little too long for the mystery to unfold. With Grace sitting back and not looking at what was right in front of her, all the while lamenting that she wants to know what's going on. In this sense the characterization was a bit uneven, for me.
I would probably recommend this to fans of YA paranormal, because it's really similar to the rest of what's out there, and if you like that, you'll like this.
klippy's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book - it has so many twist and turns. And the surprise ending!!! Cannot wait for the next one!
halynah's review against another edition
4.0
A very decent and well-written werewolf y/a book. Loved Baby James!
ambeesbookishpages's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book, by far on of my Favorites of my 2012 reads so far.
I really liked the idea behind this book, Hounds of hell, werewolf, hot boys. What made it even more enjoyable was that the main character wasn't a whiny baby like the girls are in most books.
“You really are one of a kind. I mean, it's not every day my girlfriend offers to kill me.”
That is one of my favorite lines in this book, their love for each other is so strong. The setting was perfect and the characters well developed. This was something refreshing compared to what I have read lately. Can't wait to pick up the next book in the series.
stephxsu's review against another edition
3.0
THE DARK DIVINE is an interesting but ultimately underwhelming read that will still be eagerly embraced by paranormal romance fans of Twilight, Shiver, and other similar books.
The best thing about THE DARK DIVINE was the way it rewrote the typical werewolf story and infused it with history, magic, religion, and the balance of good and evil. It gave depth to Daniel’s werewolf character. I’m not a big werewolf girl, nor am I religious, but I enjoyed the way the two unexpectedly intertwined and enhanced one another in this book.
Unfortunately, the characters were for me rather difficult to connect with, as most of them felt like types I’ve read many times before. Grace was an extremely passive protagonist who elicited little sympathy from me. The tension between Grace’s parents often felt forced and unexplained. Daniel started out as stereotypical, but as the plot finally built and his background was finally revealed, he turned into a much more believable character.
As for the romance, it felt like one that I’ve read many times before: good girls feels undeniable attraction with bad boy, who acts like a jerk initially but actually reciprocates the feelings, and True Love Ends Happily Ever After. The familiarity of the course of the romance was unimpressive and rather disappointing to me.
The plot was rather infuriatingly slow, which may put off more impatient readers, but it does eventually build into an exciting paranormal world with an action-packed, heart-stopping ending. It does take an inventive writer to pull off what Bree Despain has as the ending, and I found it believable, heart-stopping, and satisfying. Overall, THE DARK DIVINE was perhaps not the book for me, but fans of Twilight-esque true love paranormal romances will find it a great addition to the genre.
The best thing about THE DARK DIVINE was the way it rewrote the typical werewolf story and infused it with history, magic, religion, and the balance of good and evil. It gave depth to Daniel’s werewolf character. I’m not a big werewolf girl, nor am I religious, but I enjoyed the way the two unexpectedly intertwined and enhanced one another in this book.
Unfortunately, the characters were for me rather difficult to connect with, as most of them felt like types I’ve read many times before. Grace was an extremely passive protagonist who elicited little sympathy from me. The tension between Grace’s parents often felt forced and unexplained. Daniel started out as stereotypical, but as the plot finally built and his background was finally revealed, he turned into a much more believable character.
As for the romance, it felt like one that I’ve read many times before: good girls feels undeniable attraction with bad boy, who acts like a jerk initially but actually reciprocates the feelings, and True Love Ends Happily Ever After. The familiarity of the course of the romance was unimpressive and rather disappointing to me.
The plot was rather infuriatingly slow, which may put off more impatient readers, but it does eventually build into an exciting paranormal world with an action-packed, heart-stopping ending. It does take an inventive writer to pull off what Bree Despain has as the ending, and I found it believable, heart-stopping, and satisfying. Overall, THE DARK DIVINE was perhaps not the book for me, but fans of Twilight-esque true love paranormal romances will find it a great addition to the genre.
silreadsalot's review against another edition
5.0
There is a nice twist in this one...don't want to give away and spoil for you. It;s a good read. Looking forward to the next one.
4saradouglas's review against another edition
2.0
What is with this book? There were some good parts and there were also some parts that were laugh-out-loud ridiculously bad. Moonstone? Are you kidding me? And I couldn't stand how they continuously called James "Baby James." Annoying. And Don just dies suddenly out of nowhere? In NYC? The whole ending was just stupid. All of the dog and wolf imagery was overpowering, especially referring to the best friend. I know she doesn't exist, but I feel bad for her considering how often she was referred to as dog-like, heh. And why does the cover have 0% to do with the content of the book? I really disliked this book... but I do own the sequel so I might as well read it.
roces's review against another edition
5.0
It was so good! Thank you, Maxinne, for lending it to me. It takes a whole new take on the supernatural. I can't wait to read The Lost Saint, the sequel to this book.