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The Damned
by Renée Ahdieh
4.75-5
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When I heard Celine doesn’t really get a POV until halfway through this book I was annoyed, but once I started reading g it just got so perfectly?!?! We get so much backstory and context for Bastien and all the members of his court as well as Emilie.
PLOT
This novel is definitely more plot-heavy than the first, yet it still focuses mainly on character development. This book sees more fast paced action and some intense scenes. I liked the blending of okra and the multiple POVs to show different characters understanding of what was happening
CHARACTERS
I LOVE these characters. I’ve got to say that Bastien, Celine, Odette and Arjan are my favourites, but they’re all unique and lovely with their own voice. The only character who really frustrated me was Pippa, and seeing how the next book focuses on her, I’m a little nervous.
I really appreciated the slow burn aspect of the romance in this novel. I loved the push and pull between our two main characters and how once they make their decisions they are 100% in it. They had my heart.
WORLDBUILDING
This novel is definitely more heavy on worldbuilding than the first, however it was done incredibly well through flashbacks and conversation. The magic system really comes alive in this novel and it’s made it such a unique and wonderful experience
REVIEW
This is definitely a series I would recommend. While it is YA, it somehow gives a more NA feel, which I love. I’m excited to continue this series
LISTEN!!
When I heard Celine doesn’t really get a POV until halfway through this book I was annoyed, but once I started reading g it just got so perfectly?!?! We get so much backstory and context for Bastien and all the members of his court as well as Emilie.
PLOT
This novel is definitely more plot-heavy than the first, yet it still focuses mainly on character development. This book sees more fast paced action and some intense scenes. I liked the blending of okra and the multiple POVs to show different characters understanding of what was happening
CHARACTERS
I LOVE these characters. I’ve got to say that Bastien, Celine, Odette and Arjan are my favourites, but they’re all unique and lovely with their own voice. The only character who really frustrated me was Pippa, and seeing how the next book focuses on her, I’m a little nervous.
I really appreciated the slow burn aspect of the romance in this novel. I loved the push and pull between our two main characters and how once they make their decisions they are 100% in it. They had my heart.
WORLDBUILDING
This novel is definitely more heavy on worldbuilding than the first, however it was done incredibly well through flashbacks and conversation. The magic system really comes alive in this novel and it’s made it such a unique and wonderful experience
REVIEW
This is definitely a series I would recommend. While it is YA, it somehow gives a more NA feel, which I love. I’m excited to continue this series