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The Damned
by Renée Ahdieh
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.