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violets2's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
astraeasversion's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars. this was a weaker version of fallen, basically the same plot and characters but a few differences to add to the mix. we don’t learn enough information about anything.
ladymeleys's review against another edition
Avancé lento. Pero esta bien recomendado así que continuaré la historia porque realmente la trama tiene muchas cosas que me parece que se puede poner buena la saga más adelante
lkirschbaum's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this. Didn't expect to, but did. Shelby is a badass sidekick <33
Personally I don't understand why Lucy did what she did in the end tho.. kind of weird.
Also Daniel was kind of annoying in this book, and their romance not so cute...
Personally I don't understand why Lucy did what she did in the end tho.. kind of weird.
Also Daniel was kind of annoying in this book, and their romance not so cute...
sharonsm_28's review against another edition
4.0
Actual Rating: 3.75
This was a great read. I thought this one was better than the first book. I thought the storyline had a bit of intrigue and mystery. However, I thought there were times I felt bored. I thought that Luce was an okay character in this installment. I felt like Luce and Daniel's relationship was going down hill because of Luce's immaturity and selfishness. The concept is still interesting. The new characters were great. The ending was good. I hope book 3 gets better than this. Also, hopefully Luce gets her act together. Overall, an interesting read.
This was a great read. I thought this one was better than the first book. I thought the storyline had a bit of intrigue and mystery. However, I thought there were times I felt bored. I thought that Luce was an okay character in this installment. I felt like Luce and Daniel's relationship was going down hill because of Luce's immaturity and selfishness. The concept is still interesting. The new characters were great. The ending was good. I hope book 3 gets better than this. Also, hopefully Luce gets her act together. Overall, an interesting read.
manjechka's review against another edition
2.0
Boring....maybe I am to old already for that kind of books! :D
shubba_the_emo_reader's review against another edition
3.0
As with the Fallen Cover art. Torment is beautiful again. When first seeing the cover I wasn't disappointed. Its still had the dark gothic theme as the first cover and yet another gorgeous dress that I have to say I want. However, after reading the book I don't think the cover fits the story line. Also the edition I have I got a poster of the cover with and its so nice. I'm going to get it put on a canvas to hang in my room.
Torment is the second installement in the Fallen series by Lauren Kate and having totally fell head over heals in love with Fallen I was really disappointment. However, it was still a must read in needing to know what happened next. And no doubt I will get the next one.
So let's get on with the review. Torment takes place where Fallen ended. And we see Luce being put into a different surrounding in the form of the Calfornian Coast in a new school where its pupils are a mix of Nephlim and Human. I have to say this was one of the big negavites for me because the main reason I fell in love with Fallen was the gothic surrounding and dark atmosphere. With Torment I wasn't just getting it all.
We are introduced some amazing new characters though. Luce very quickly makes friends with Shelby and Miles. They are both really nice characters and you very quickly become fond of them. For me especially Miles. I am not in a Team Battle between Cam and Miles now lol. However, with Luce being in her new school its great we get to meet new charactes but we dont get to see enough of all the old characters that we grew to love in Fallen. So that was another huge negitive for me.
The ending of Torment seemed very rushed me. And very disappointing compared to amazing last few chapters for Fallen. Half the story could have been cut down and they ending should have left me begging for Passion. However, it didn't.
Overall though, if you are a fan of Fallen is it a must read even though I found is very slow, we still find out new and interesting things about Luce and get to meet some amazing new characters.
(Sorry If I'm talking gibberish and not making sense. Was having trouble doing a review for this one)
Torment is the second installement in the Fallen series by Lauren Kate and having totally fell head over heals in love with Fallen I was really disappointment. However, it was still a must read in needing to know what happened next. And no doubt I will get the next one.
So let's get on with the review. Torment takes place where Fallen ended. And we see Luce being put into a different surrounding in the form of the Calfornian Coast in a new school where its pupils are a mix of Nephlim and Human. I have to say this was one of the big negavites for me because the main reason I fell in love with Fallen was the gothic surrounding and dark atmosphere. With Torment I wasn't just getting it all.
We are introduced some amazing new characters though. Luce very quickly makes friends with Shelby and Miles. They are both really nice characters and you very quickly become fond of them. For me especially Miles. I am not in a Team Battle between Cam and Miles now lol. However, with Luce being in her new school its great we get to meet new charactes but we dont get to see enough of all the old characters that we grew to love in Fallen. So that was another huge negitive for me.
The ending of Torment seemed very rushed me. And very disappointing compared to amazing last few chapters for Fallen. Half the story could have been cut down and they ending should have left me begging for Passion. However, it didn't.
Overall though, if you are a fan of Fallen is it a must read even though I found is very slow, we still find out new and interesting things about Luce and get to meet some amazing new characters.
(Sorry If I'm talking gibberish and not making sense. Was having trouble doing a review for this one)
hixxup79's review against another edition
3.0
It took me a few months to get to sit down and read this book, but I re-started it last night late evening and just finished....now I can't wait until passion comes out.
jazmin's review against another edition
3.0
“Loneliness in a crowd of people was the worst kind of loneliness, but she couldn't help it.”
I only started and continued reading this book because of the good reviews it got, but I was not impressed with the first 40% of this book and was about to give up.
Thankfully around 45% in, this book finally started picking up the pace. We meet a lot of new characters and see some old ones, and by the end of the book we have a full cast of characters.
I think my biggest problem with this book was Daniel. He’s just annoying, and at this point, I would prefer that literally any other love interest end up with Luce. I don’t know what it is; the secrets, the lies, but I found myself dreading all scenes with him in it. It’s obvious that he’s the main love interest and that he and Luce will end up together so I really hope his character improves.
Anyways, I love Shelby and Miles and they definitely saved this book!
“Change your hair.”
“Change my hair?”
“Fresh start,” Shelby said. “I’ve dyed mine orange, chopped it off. Hell, once I even shaved it after this jerk really broke my heart.”
Overall: I wasn’t going to read the next book in this series but after that ending, I think I will. We’ll see!