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cavityfila's review
4.0
Another great book in this series. I am loving this world Reisz has created. The drama, the passion, the suspense, the steam!! This book has it all. I was very pleasantly surprised that this book's main thread was m/m. I absolutely loved the Michael/griffin storyline and it totally stole the show for me. Yes, she's with Soren and still pining for Wesley ( who I'm still rooting for) but all the angst and emotion for me centered around Michael and griffin.
As always a very well written book that gives you more background on all these amazing characters, especially the mysterious all powerful Soren. Great ending too. I can't wait to see what happens in the next one. And luckily I don't have to since I'm reading them back to back.
As always a very well written book that gives you more background on all these amazing characters, especially the mysterious all powerful Soren. Great ending too. I can't wait to see what happens in the next one. And luckily I don't have to since I'm reading them back to back.
plurabelle's review
5.0
This book was not supposed to make me cry. But...that damn ending...
I loved [b:The Siren|10970532|The Siren (The Original Sinners, #1)|Tiffany Reisz|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1335832751s/10970532.jpg|15888570], but this book blew that puppy out of the water. I LOVED that much of the focus was on Soren. Talk about having a complete change of heart about a character...in The Siren I didn't really like The Priest. Found him to be a bit of a bully, and didn't understand why Nora would think twice about staying with sweet, lovable Wesley in favor of returning to the man who 'owned' her for 10 years. How silly I was. How foolish...because once i started to get a glimpse into Soren's head...into who he really is...i get it. I get why Nora can't stay away. I wouldn't want to either.
Which brings me back to the ending of this book...
I was smiling like a fool one minute...and then...and then I was on the verge of throwing my Kindle across the room. Damn you, Tiffany Reisz...damn you for confusing my emotions like this.
Anyhow...this was the first book I have read in months that truly captured my attention from start to finish. That completely kicked my butt in many good, fun ways (kind of like how I wish Soren would....never mind..). Can't wait to continue on with this incredibly addicting series.
P.S.
TEAM SOREN FTW!!
I loved [b:The Siren|10970532|The Siren (The Original Sinners, #1)|Tiffany Reisz|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1335832751s/10970532.jpg|15888570], but this book blew that puppy out of the water. I LOVED that much of the focus was on Soren. Talk about having a complete change of heart about a character...in The Siren I didn't really like The Priest. Found him to be a bit of a bully, and didn't understand why Nora would think twice about staying with sweet, lovable Wesley in favor of returning to the man who 'owned' her for 10 years. How silly I was. How foolish...because once i started to get a glimpse into Soren's head...into who he really is...i get it. I get why Nora can't stay away. I wouldn't want to either.
Which brings me back to the ending of this book...
I was smiling like a fool one minute...and then...and then I was on the verge of throwing my Kindle across the room.
Spoiler
Okay...i get it. Nora needs to explore her feelings for Wesley. And hey...i like Wes...I really do. But....but....he's most definitely NOT Soren, and Soren is...well, Soren is the ultimate Dominating, ridiculously sexy assholery priest, and who wants to leave all THAT behind? Not me...hell no. I would be allllllll over that 6 ft 4 inches of yumminess like white on rice. But, I digress....Soren just...let her go. He took her collar off, and told her to go to Wesley, and it about broke my little heart. Smutty books aren't supposed to make me cry, damn it! I actually had a somewhat similar reaction to the ending of the first book. I was upset that Nora sent Wes away to run back to Soren. And here I am...pissed off that she did the opposite this time around. LOLAnyhow...this was the first book I have read in months that truly captured my attention from start to finish. That completely kicked my butt in many good, fun ways (kind of like how I wish Soren would....never mind..). Can't wait to continue on with this incredibly addicting series.
P.S.
TEAM SOREN FTW!!
meagan27's review
3.0
Um I had issues with this book, not only did it take me months to pick back up after I left off at 20% but Michael rubbed me the wrong way. He is a BABY for goodness sake! And Griffin hot tempting man-whore Grif all of a sudden has a change of heart? Also I'm am still undecided about Soren... Am I team Soren or team Wesley? I supposed I could (and would) have them both in my life but that is neither here nor there. I really am anxious for the next book, do I trudged through this book with a new sense of urgency after reading a few reviews eek
topdragon's review
5.0
I'll assume anybody reading this review will want primarily to know if this second book of the series (not counting short prequels) lives up to the incredible vitality of the first (The Siren). Is it still fresh and new and intriguing or is it more or less a repeat of the first? Well, the answer is obvious if you look at the extremely high average star rating of all Amazon reviewers.
The answer is a resounding Yes! Not only does it live up to the first book's appeal it takes off from there. To be honest the first book left me with a little bit of distaste at the very end as it seemed our heroine, Nora, was not destined for a happy ending but rather a retreat into her past life. But with this one we get to see so much more about that life, especially about Soren who, as we get to finally know him and his history, becomes a real character and a sympathetic one at that. Along the way we have an excellent plot that builds tons of depth into some merely peripheral characters from the first novel. Put all together, these two books complement each other nicely and pull the reader along to the next in the series.
And, of course, the erotic scenes here are very well done; sensual, sexual, and passionate and never just thrown in but always serving the larger plot. I very much look forward to book number 3!
The answer is a resounding Yes! Not only does it live up to the first book's appeal it takes off from there. To be honest the first book left me with a little bit of distaste at the very end as it seemed our heroine, Nora, was not destined for a happy ending but rather a retreat into her past life. But with this one we get to see so much more about that life, especially about Soren who, as we get to finally know him and his history, becomes a real character and a sympathetic one at that. Along the way we have an excellent plot that builds tons of depth into some merely peripheral characters from the first novel. Put all together, these two books complement each other nicely and pull the reader along to the next in the series.
And, of course, the erotic scenes here are very well done; sensual, sexual, and passionate and never just thrown in but always serving the larger plot. I very much look forward to book number 3!
laotranati's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
Meh? Siento que el libro sembró muchas semillas de trama por todas partes y las resolvió todas de una forma super rápida y como bien fomeque.
melody_p0nd's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Faster paced than the first volume, more plot twists and more character exploration. Loved it. I also at times felt anxious reading what was happening, I’m so invested in the main characters, thinking “no, no, no, I don’t want this to happen!” But at the end, I know the author made the right choices and she’ll do exactly with my little heart what she wants to.
Although I rated it 5 stars, I didn’t like the sceneswhen Griffen and Michael came together, how Griffen told his dad off. It felt very “nobody puts Baby in the corner” to me, to me it was cringe to read and I thought it didn’t fit in the story’s style. But I’ll just try to forget that part.
Although I rated it 5 stars, I didn’t like the scenes
secamimom's review
5.0
Thank you to Net Galley for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC.
First off, if you haven’t read The Siren, the first book in this series, I recommend that you do that because this review will likely contain spoilers.
Nora Sutherlin, ex-dominatrix and published author, is back in this mesmerizing sequel. Nora believes that everything is going well for her. Her book has been published and she’s back with her sadist priest, Soren. But everything changes when Soren finds himself on the short list to become bishop.
When a reporter begins to snoop, he ships Nora and the young suicide survivor, Michael, to stay with Griffin Fiske for the summer. While Soren is fending off the reporter for the summer, Nora spends her summer having a much better time with Griffin, whom Soren is known to hate, and Michael, whom she’s been chosen to train as a submissive.
Although Nora is having a delightful time with the two young men, she can’t help but let her thoughts wonder to Wesley, the young virgin who used to share her home.
I absolutely adored this book. While I loved The Siren, I found this book to be so much more to me. I found this surprising because I am not one to enjoy any type of M/M sex scenes, but the ones in this one had me enthralled.
I love Nora’s smart mouth. Half the time I believe that she says the things she does just so she can feel the wrath of Soren. Honestly, I don’t blame her.
I love Soren’s sadistic ways. I never would have guessed that I would come to understand why someone would be involved with a Sadist, but I have. He’s so….just, damn. I can’t even describe it.
There were several times in this book that my mouth dropped, and not from any of the sexual scenes. The roller coaster ride that Reisz takes the reader on is amazing and honestly, I didn’t see most of it coming. The cliffhanger at the end of this book has me saying only two things: When’s the next book coming? And Team Soren forever.
First off, if you haven’t read The Siren, the first book in this series, I recommend that you do that because this review will likely contain spoilers.
Nora Sutherlin, ex-dominatrix and published author, is back in this mesmerizing sequel. Nora believes that everything is going well for her. Her book has been published and she’s back with her sadist priest, Soren. But everything changes when Soren finds himself on the short list to become bishop.
When a reporter begins to snoop, he ships Nora and the young suicide survivor, Michael, to stay with Griffin Fiske for the summer. While Soren is fending off the reporter for the summer, Nora spends her summer having a much better time with Griffin, whom Soren is known to hate, and Michael, whom she’s been chosen to train as a submissive.
Although Nora is having a delightful time with the two young men, she can’t help but let her thoughts wonder to Wesley, the young virgin who used to share her home.
I absolutely adored this book. While I loved The Siren, I found this book to be so much more to me. I found this surprising because I am not one to enjoy any type of M/M sex scenes, but the ones in this one had me enthralled.
I love Nora’s smart mouth. Half the time I believe that she says the things she does just so she can feel the wrath of Soren. Honestly, I don’t blame her.
I love Soren’s sadistic ways. I never would have guessed that I would come to understand why someone would be involved with a Sadist, but I have. He’s so….just, damn. I can’t even describe it.
There were several times in this book that my mouth dropped, and not from any of the sexual scenes. The roller coaster ride that Reisz takes the reader on is amazing and honestly, I didn’t see most of it coming. The cliffhanger at the end of this book has me saying only two things: When’s the next book coming? And Team Soren forever.
astrokath's review
5.0
Warning! Do not read The Angel unless you have read The Siren. And if you haven’t read The Siren, run to get a copy, and buy The Angel while you’re there.
The Angel follows the story of Nora Sutherlin and her lover Søren some months after The Siren has finished. Søren is in line for a promotion that he doesn’t want, and a reporter tipped off anonymously that there is a ‘conflict of interest’ regarding him, comes sniffing around. To keep her safe, and their relationship hidden, Søren sends Nora away, and there are two plot lines for the rest of the book: one of Nora and one of Søren. Nora goes to the country home of mad, bad and dangerous-to-know Griffin Fiske, and takes with her the Angel of the title, Michael. Søren remains behind to thwart the reporter.
This book again gives an insight into the world of kink, as Nora and Griffin renew their sexual acquaintance, and Nora begins Michael’s training. There are as many tender scenes as there are kinky (and hot) ones (I’ll never look at my dining table in the same way), as Michael begins to accept himself in the way he is accepted by the other two.
Meanwhile we find out quite a bit about Søren’s back story, meet some of his family, and run into the delicious Kingsley again. Most readers will have more empathy for Søren after seeing another side of him, although the intimidating sadist is still there.
Reisz’s work continues to excite on an erotic level, and please on a literary level, and I will remain in a state of anticipation until the next book of The Original Sinners series, The Prince, comes out in November.
The Angel follows the story of Nora Sutherlin and her lover Søren some months after The Siren has finished. Søren is in line for a promotion that he doesn’t want, and a reporter tipped off anonymously that there is a ‘conflict of interest’ regarding him, comes sniffing around. To keep her safe, and their relationship hidden, Søren sends Nora away, and there are two plot lines for the rest of the book: one of Nora and one of Søren. Nora goes to the country home of mad, bad and dangerous-to-know Griffin Fiske, and takes with her the Angel of the title, Michael. Søren remains behind to thwart the reporter.
This book again gives an insight into the world of kink, as Nora and Griffin renew their sexual acquaintance, and Nora begins Michael’s training. There are as many tender scenes as there are kinky (and hot) ones (I’ll never look at my dining table in the same way), as Michael begins to accept himself in the way he is accepted by the other two.
Meanwhile we find out quite a bit about Søren’s back story, meet some of his family, and run into the delicious Kingsley again. Most readers will have more empathy for Søren after seeing another side of him, although the intimidating sadist is still there.
Reisz’s work continues to excite on an erotic level, and please on a literary level, and I will remain in a state of anticipation until the next book of The Original Sinners series, The Prince, comes out in November.
meggie82461's review against another edition
5.0
5 STARS
“I love you too, little one. Nothing and no one will keep us apart. Know that and believe it.”
I really didn't think I'd like this one as much as [b:The Siren|10970532|The Siren (The Original Sinners, #1)|Tiffany Reisz|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1335832751l/10970532._SY75_.jpg|15888570], mostly because this time, I knew what I was walking into. The originality was what made the first book so special, and I didn't think lightning could strike twice like that. Thankfully, I was wrong. There were a lot of reasons to love this one just as much, and now I've learned to leave the preconceived notions at the door when I read any book in this series.
“My confession begins,” Father S said, “as the confessions of many men begin—with three words.”
“Father, forgive me?” Michael hazarded a guess.
Father S sighed. “I met Eleanor.”
Of course, we have the continuation of the Wesley/Soren/Nora love triangle in this book. I am using the term love triangle loosely (normal definitions don't apply in this world), but it still fits, because I truly believe Nora loves both of them. I really do adore Wes, so maybe that's why a part of me wished he would just remove himself from this situation that has gone on longer than he has even existed. He doesn't belong in this world, and it doesn't take a genius to know that Nora will never leave it. I know, I know- I am being pragmatic, which usually doesn't apply in matters of the heart. But for Nora, Wes is merely a what-if, the anti-sadist. He deserves to be more than that to someone.
"I loved her without hurting her. You asked me if I, a virgin, could teach her what sex should be? No, course not. Hell no. But at least I can teach her what love should be like. And she knows it too.”
Speaking of what a person deserves, the best part of this story was Michael and Griffin and their burgeoning relationship. In the first book, Griffin the playboy entertained me while Michael broke my heart. It was a stroke of genius pairing them together, because they were the ying to each other's yang. Griffin was the comedic relief, which the story badly needed. That being said, he seemed to be somewhat superficial until Michael came along. Their relationship gave Griffin some badly needed depth. And as for Michael, it was so great to see him come out of his shell with just a little bit of unconditional love. I love you, Soren, you conniving bastard.
“I want to own you,” Griffin whispered into Michael’s ear.
Michael smiled, and for the first time in his life knew exactly what to say and how to say it. “You already do.”
While I didn't hate him, I didn't love Zach in the first book. In this one, he was replaced by Suzanne. She was fine- I didn't hate her- but I also didn't really care about her, either. I had sympathy for her, but just like Zach, she was a little one-dimensional, almost like she existed solely to be a plot device. Still, it was a good plot device, one that made sense and allowed the reader to learn things. And speaking of Zach, I was happy to get an update on him, so maybe I did care about him more than I realized. As always, I am intrigued by Soren. I 100% understand why Nora has been infatuated with him all her life. Even though he's a sadist, I find him to be (by far) the most selfless character in the series. After learning about his past, my opinion stands, but I also respect him even more. As for Kingsley, I don't really know how I feel about him yet. So far, I'm a bit leery of him. I know we learn more about him in the next book, so we'll see. Regardless, I love this world and these characters, and I'm so glad I won't have to leave it anytime soon.
“We value the most what we must sacrifice to have."
“Oh, God, the truth. There’s nothing in the world more misleading than the truth.
Many waters cannot quench love, Nor will rivers overflow it. Song of Solomon 8:7.
“I love you too, little one. Nothing and no one will keep us apart. Know that and believe it.”
I really didn't think I'd like this one as much as [b:The Siren|10970532|The Siren (The Original Sinners, #1)|Tiffany Reisz|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1335832751l/10970532._SY75_.jpg|15888570], mostly because this time, I knew what I was walking into. The originality was what made the first book so special, and I didn't think lightning could strike twice like that. Thankfully, I was wrong. There were a lot of reasons to love this one just as much, and now I've learned to leave the preconceived notions at the door when I read any book in this series.
“My confession begins,” Father S said, “as the confessions of many men begin—with three words.”
“Father, forgive me?” Michael hazarded a guess.
Father S sighed. “I met Eleanor.”
Of course, we have the continuation of the Wesley/Soren/Nora love triangle in this book. I am using the term love triangle loosely (normal definitions don't apply in this world), but it still fits, because I truly believe Nora loves both of them. I really do adore Wes, so maybe that's why a part of me wished he would just remove himself from this situation that has gone on longer than he has even existed. He doesn't belong in this world, and it doesn't take a genius to know that Nora will never leave it. I know, I know- I am being pragmatic, which usually doesn't apply in matters of the heart. But for Nora, Wes is merely a what-if, the anti-sadist. He deserves to be more than that to someone.
"I loved her without hurting her. You asked me if I, a virgin, could teach her what sex should be? No, course not. Hell no. But at least I can teach her what love should be like. And she knows it too.”
Speaking of what a person deserves, the best part of this story was Michael and Griffin and their burgeoning relationship. In the first book, Griffin the playboy entertained me while Michael broke my heart. It was a stroke of genius pairing them together, because they were the ying to each other's yang. Griffin was the comedic relief, which the story badly needed. That being said, he seemed to be somewhat superficial until Michael came along. Their relationship gave Griffin some badly needed depth. And as for Michael, it was so great to see him come out of his shell with just a little bit of unconditional love. I love you, Soren, you conniving bastard.
“I want to own you,” Griffin whispered into Michael’s ear.
Michael smiled, and for the first time in his life knew exactly what to say and how to say it. “You already do.”
While I didn't hate him, I didn't love Zach in the first book. In this one, he was replaced by Suzanne. She was fine- I didn't hate her- but I also didn't really care about her, either. I had sympathy for her, but just like Zach, she was a little one-dimensional, almost like she existed solely to be a plot device. Still, it was a good plot device, one that made sense and allowed the reader to learn things. And speaking of Zach, I was happy to get an update on him, so maybe I did care about him more than I realized. As always, I am intrigued by Soren. I 100% understand why Nora has been infatuated with him all her life. Even though he's a sadist, I find him to be (by far) the most selfless character in the series. After learning about his past, my opinion stands, but I also respect him even more. As for Kingsley, I don't really know how I feel about him yet. So far, I'm a bit leery of him. I know we learn more about him in the next book, so we'll see. Regardless, I love this world and these characters, and I'm so glad I won't have to leave it anytime soon.
“We value the most what we must sacrifice to have."
“Oh, God, the truth. There’s nothing in the world more misleading than the truth.
Many waters cannot quench love, Nor will rivers overflow it. Song of Solomon 8:7.