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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!
theresacole's review against another edition
4.0
First, can I just say... I LOVE the covers of this series! Seriously... gorgeous. I try very hard not to judge a book by it's cover, but I have to admit that the covers of Fallen and Torment were what attracted me to the books at first.
As I've said before, I tend to be a little leery of YA titles. It's a 50/50 chance on whether I will like the book, even if the synopsis sounds interesting. I'm not sure why, but a lot of YA titles just drive me crazy. Not so with this series. This series, I loved! Lauren Kate tells a tale that is timeless. The struggles of love, acceptance, and life choices are present throughout one's entire life, which makes this series great for anyone.
Very rarely, I come across a book that leaves me thinking about it after I put it down. Torment is one of those books. The characters are fabulously created, and the story kept me engaged throughout the entire experience. It seemed that every time I had a few moments to spare, I would find myself wondering about what was going to happen next. Torment will definitely suck you in and keep your attention.
Any book that can raise emotions in the reader is special. At different times in the book, I found myself wanting to reach out and smack Luce, hug Daniel, and warn Miles. There were even occurrences where I would literally be smiling while reading and hubby would give me that "what the heck's going on" look from across the room. lol
Fallen and Torment are both great books that will keep you turning pages and wondering what will happen next. They will suck you into Luce's world, where you can see what's going on and feel the emotions being raised.
As I've said before, I tend to be a little leery of YA titles. It's a 50/50 chance on whether I will like the book, even if the synopsis sounds interesting. I'm not sure why, but a lot of YA titles just drive me crazy. Not so with this series. This series, I loved! Lauren Kate tells a tale that is timeless. The struggles of love, acceptance, and life choices are present throughout one's entire life, which makes this series great for anyone.
Very rarely, I come across a book that leaves me thinking about it after I put it down. Torment is one of those books. The characters are fabulously created, and the story kept me engaged throughout the entire experience. It seemed that every time I had a few moments to spare, I would find myself wondering about what was going to happen next. Torment will definitely suck you in and keep your attention.
Any book that can raise emotions in the reader is special. At different times in the book, I found myself wanting to reach out and smack Luce, hug Daniel, and warn Miles. There were even occurrences where I would literally be smiling while reading and hubby would give me that "what the heck's going on" look from across the room. lol
Fallen and Torment are both great books that will keep you turning pages and wondering what will happen next. They will suck you into Luce's world, where you can see what's going on and feel the emotions being raised.
annevw16's review
2.0
Although it's still not what I'd hoped it would be (after the disastrous first book)it's quite a lot better than the first book. The story is still weird and simple but some new characters are introduced and these characters just make the book.
It is okay, but is it worth reading the first book? No, absolutely not.
It is okay, but is it worth reading the first book? No, absolutely not.
rosiereviewsreads's review against another edition
3.0
Honestly if I didn’t have immediate access to the next book I probably wouldn’t finish the series. This felt like such a filler book. It would be nice to get a little more insight to what is actually happening
bre_renea's review against another edition
5.0
love this
This was so good! It was even better than book one! As much as I loved Penn, I really love Myles and Shelby. Daniel still just continues to annoy me. At this point I wish Luce would just say F Daniel and get with Myles, even though I know that’s not going to happen. I’m super excited to start book three; if I remember correctly it’s my favorite of the series.
This was so good! It was even better than book one! As much as I loved Penn, I really love Myles and Shelby. Daniel still just continues to annoy me. At this point I wish Luce would just say F Daniel and get with Myles, even though I know that’s not going to happen. I’m super excited to start book three; if I remember correctly it’s my favorite of the series.
sarahp85's review against another edition
4.0
most reviews:
Daniel is so annoying
me: hi Daniel, I love you
I know, I know... I am complete trash when it comes to vampire or angel/demon books. I have no standard. Give me the insta love, the annoying love triangles, the predictable endings. I love it and I don't care what that says about me :P
Daniel is so annoying
me: hi Daniel, I love you
I know, I know... I am complete trash when it comes to vampire or angel/demon books. I have no standard. Give me the insta love, the annoying love triangles, the predictable endings. I love it and I don't care what that says about me :P
oiympia's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
amberw1989's review against another edition
2.0
Much better than the first one but it wasnt great either. The middle was a bit slow but the ending was great.
The (so called) relationship between Luce and Daniel frustrates the hell out of me, he is a controlling arsehole, i understand he is trying not to get her killed but does he really have to a dickhead at the same time? Loving Cam tho even though hes not in this one much, he is much more interesting than daniel or miles.
I hope we start to get answers in the next one, the reason behind the ongoing war and how the angels fell and how luce got mixed into all this need answering soon before it gets tedious
The (so called) relationship between Luce and Daniel frustrates the hell out of me, he is a controlling arsehole, i understand he is trying not to get her killed but does he really have to a dickhead at the same time? Loving Cam tho even though hes not in this one much, he is much more interesting than daniel or miles.
I hope we start to get answers in the next one, the reason behind the ongoing war and how the angels fell and how luce got mixed into all this need answering soon before it gets tedious
heyitslittlebit's review against another edition
3.0
It’s funny bc I zoom through these books, enjoying every second, but I still can’t bring myself to give it more than 3 stars.
It’s good. The concept is great! The execution has flaws. The lovers quarrel and leaving the girl in the dark just pisses me off. But the rest is actually *good*.
Just not.. worth more than 3 stars lol.
It’s good. The concept is great! The execution has flaws. The lovers quarrel and leaving the girl in the dark just pisses me off. But the rest is actually *good*.
Just not.. worth more than 3 stars lol.