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annieburton's review against another edition
3.0
The first one was a bit slow but picked up at the middle, however this one started ok and just went slower and slower, not much happened, tons of new information revealed but thats it, it was just a back and forth of Liam said Evie said.
Im ending the saga here, Im not going to read the rest.
Im ending the saga here, Im not going to read the rest.
starsandvellum's review against another edition
4.0
This is one hell of a rollercoaster. There’s everything in this book; a fading love triangle, family drama and revelations, heart wrenching shocks, and a complete character 180. Book 2 definitely makes us feel like we know Evangeline and Liam better (possibly serves as a better introduction than the first book) and I’m totally rooting for them. Evie was left so broken at the ending of the previous book that it’s hard to see how she will pick herself up from this. Locked in a bunker with the one person who’s fated to kill her and the one person sworn to protect her, this is one hell of a bumpy ride. I liked the perspective of Liam being introduced, it gave us a lot more of an insight into him and not just the good looking brute he’s portrayed as in the first book.
Now, Nick? I could not stand him in this book. I felt like he was a bratty kid not getting his own way so he goes out of his way to mess things up and poor Roz suffered the brunt of it. He’s temperamental with no self control, a complete 180 from his caring persona in the first book. Is it the Liberator coming out in him or is he just bitter because Evie chose Liam? I guess we’ll wait for Book 3. But, at the same time, it’s evoking such a strong emotion in me that I can’t help but read on. Even though I hate him, I don’t hate the story. He’s gone from a protagonist to my antagonist and it’s awesome to read.
My only complaint is I felt the ending was rushed. In the last 3 short chapters we get a tsunami of revelations that really could have been spanned out a bit. I’d love to have read some of the fallout (although I guess that’s what book 3 is). I feel like it was a rush to tie up lingering questions and create new ones which makes for confusing reading.
All in all I absolutely adored this book. Some people say it’s boring and 60% of it is filler, and I can see that. If you’re not into the characters this can seem like a bit of a drag but for anyone who’s invested in the characters and enjoy the background setting, this is perfect. We really get to know each and every character, even the smaller ones and some of them really start showing their true colours.
Now, Nick? I could not stand him in this book. I felt like he was a bratty kid not getting his own way so he goes out of his way to mess things up and poor Roz suffered the brunt of it. He’s temperamental with no self control, a complete 180 from his caring persona in the first book. Is it the Liberator coming out in him or is he just bitter because Evie chose Liam? I guess we’ll wait for Book 3. But, at the same time, it’s evoking such a strong emotion in me that I can’t help but read on. Even though I hate him, I don’t hate the story. He’s gone from a protagonist to my antagonist and it’s awesome to read.
My only complaint is I felt the ending was rushed. In the last 3 short chapters we get a tsunami of revelations that really could have been spanned out a bit. I’d love to have read some of the fallout (although I guess that’s what book 3 is). I feel like it was a rush to tie up lingering questions and create new ones which makes for confusing reading.
All in all I absolutely adored this book. Some people say it’s boring and 60% of it is filler, and I can see that. If you’re not into the characters this can seem like a bit of a drag but for anyone who’s invested in the characters and enjoy the background setting, this is perfect. We really get to know each and every character, even the smaller ones and some of them really start showing their true colours.
curls's review against another edition
4.0
If life had taught me anything, it’s that family might not always come in the form you’re expecting or even hoping for. But when you’re loved, I mean surrounded with it, submerged in it, be grateful.
A great second book in this series. The Council has decided to send the young shifters to a compound far away for the early shifters to learn more about their shifter side and how to control it.
Love triangle is resolved by the end of this book. Also I can’t really review book 2 without spoiling book 1, but I really enjoyed this series.
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kellyyoungbl's review against another edition
4.0
Good story
I know my exact problem with the book. I HATE that nick and Evie’s relationship. I think this book would have been so much better as a menage with nick having to deal with his fate but still loving Evie. I really don’t like that Roz is in the picture. I think this book could have had another level of depth had this gone a different way. However, the story is still very interesting and there’s still a 3rd book! Maybe this will all have a bigger point and there’s a larger picture I’m missing.
I know my exact problem with the book. I HATE that nick and Evie’s relationship. I think this book would have been so much better as a menage with nick having to deal with his fate but still loving Evie. I really don’t like that Roz is in the picture. I think this book could have had another level of depth had this gone a different way. However, the story is still very interesting and there’s still a 3rd book! Maybe this will all have a bigger point and there’s a larger picture I’m missing.
mariefun's review against another edition
4.0
I couldn't put this book down for the first half of it. Overall a really well-written series so far. I was disappointed with where the story and the relationships ended up, however. It became a story about how friends can turn into enemies and love can turn into hate. Even though I can guess that the rest of the series will deal with forgiveness, change and overcoming hate, it didn't make this any more pleasant to read.
In addition, I was disappointed by how Evie and Liam came together, because it was so surprisingly boring and lacking chemistry and passion. He takes on this overly-patient parental role with her (no wonder considering the age differences) that is not sexy. And since I mainly picked up this series to read a good romance love triangle, right now there's not much to look forward to. I hope the next books prove me wrong.
In addition, I was disappointed by how Evie and Liam came together, because it was so surprisingly boring and lacking chemistry and passion. He takes on this overly-patient parental role with her (no wonder considering the age differences) that is not sexy. And since I mainly picked up this series to read a good romance love triangle, right now there's not much to look forward to. I hope the next books prove me wrong.
alyraves's review
3.0
After reading [b:The Genesis of Evangeline|34998729|The Genesis of Evangeline (The Lost Royals Saga #1)|Rachel Jonas|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1501764752l/34998729._SY75_.jpg|56275288] I was really excited to see where this one would go. However, it felt like a "filler" book... There was just enough information provided to keep you interested, but felt like the information pertaining to the plot just created more questions then answers. With that said, it was still an enjoyable read, kept me intrigued, but it moved at a snails pace... Heres to hoping [b:Heart of the Dragon|37538738|Heart of the Dragon (The Lost Royals Saga #3)|Rachel Jonas|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1513298152l/37538738._SY75_.jpg|59140220] will pick up the pace and answer some questions and not just create more questions.
nikkim17's review
5.0
Liked it better than the first!
Really starts to get into action and Evie finds herself. Absolutely loved this book, and I had a couple of little things about the first I didn't like. But this one is perfect. I seriously can see this becoming a movie. Okay, I have to go so I can read part 3! 😂
Really starts to get into action and Evie finds herself. Absolutely loved this book, and I had a couple of little things about the first I didn't like. But this one is perfect. I seriously can see this becoming a movie. Okay, I have to go so I can read part 3! 😂
itslaurakatarina's review
4.0
This is one hell of a rollercoaster. There’s everything in this book; a fading love triangle, family drama and revelations, heart wrenching shocks, and a complete character 180. Book 2 definitely makes us feel like we know Evangeline and Liam better (possibly serves as a better introduction than the first book) and I’m totally rooting for them. Evie was left so broken at the ending of the previous book that it’s hard to see how she will pick herself up from this. Locked in a bunker with the one person who’s fated to kill her and the one person sworn to protect her, this is one hell of a bumpy ride. I liked the perspective of Liam being introduced, it gave us a lot more of an insight into him and not just the good looking brute he’s portrayed as in the first book.
Now, Nick? I could not stand him in this book. I felt like he was a bratty kid not getting his own way so he goes out of his way to mess things up and poor Roz suffered the brunt of it. He’s temperamental with no self control, a complete 180 from his caring persona in the first book. Is it the Liberator coming out in him or is he just bitter because Evie chose Liam? I guess we’ll wait for Book 3. But, at the same time, it’s evoking such a strong emotion in me that I can’t help but read on. Even though I hate him, I don’t hate the story. He’s gone from a protagonist to my antagonist and it’s awesome to read.
My only complaint is I felt the ending was rushed. In the last 3 short chapters we get a tsunami of revelations that really could have been spanned out a bit. I’d love to have read some of the fallout (although I guess that’s what book 3 is). I feel like it was a rush to tie up lingering questions and create new ones which makes for confusing reading.
All in all I absolutely adored this book. Some people say it’s boring and 60% of it is filler, and I can see that. If you’re not into the characters this can seem like a bit of a drag but for anyone who’s invested in the characters and enjoy the background setting, this is perfect. We really get to know each and every character, even the smaller ones and some of them really start showing their true colours.
Now, Nick? I could not stand him in this book. I felt like he was a bratty kid not getting his own way so he goes out of his way to mess things up and poor Roz suffered the brunt of it. He’s temperamental with no self control, a complete 180 from his caring persona in the first book. Is it the Liberator coming out in him or is he just bitter because Evie chose Liam? I guess we’ll wait for Book 3. But, at the same time, it’s evoking such a strong emotion in me that I can’t help but read on. Even though I hate him, I don’t hate the story. He’s gone from a protagonist to my antagonist and it’s awesome to read.
My only complaint is I felt the ending was rushed. In the last 3 short chapters we get a tsunami of revelations that really could have been spanned out a bit. I’d love to have read some of the fallout (although I guess that’s what book 3 is). I feel like it was a rush to tie up lingering questions and create new ones which makes for confusing reading.
All in all I absolutely adored this book. Some people say it’s boring and 60% of it is filler, and I can see that. If you’re not into the characters this can seem like a bit of a drag but for anyone who’s invested in the characters and enjoy the background setting, this is perfect. We really get to know each and every character, even the smaller ones and some of them really start showing their true colours.