novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 STARS
After finding Eden and leaving Zeke behind Allie does not feel all that happy. Things get worse when her creator, Kanin is kidnapped and is being tortured. After all that Kanin has done for her she knows she must save him. As she heads back to New Covington and the Fringe she meets up with her big bad brother, Jackal. She does not know if she can trust him but needs him to defeat the crazy and powerful vampire, Sarren. If things could not get worse there is a new strain of the Red Lung that threatens vampires and human.
I love that the second novel only gets better! Although it is about vampires, this novel is more Hunger Games than Twilight. My favourite kind of young adult novels are those with adventure and suspense. Yet this novel is not strictly for teens and I would recommend to any reader who likes paranormal novel or even suspense.
After finding Eden and leaving Zeke behind Allie does not feel all that happy. Things get worse when her creator, Kanin is kidnapped and is being tortured. After all that Kanin has done for her she knows she must save him. As she heads back to New Covington and the Fringe she meets up with her big bad brother, Jackal. She does not know if she can trust him but needs him to defeat the crazy and powerful vampire, Sarren. If things could not get worse there is a new strain of the Red Lung that threatens vampires and human.
I love that the second novel only gets better! Although it is about vampires, this novel is more Hunger Games than Twilight. My favourite kind of young adult novels are those with adventure and suspense. Yet this novel is not strictly for teens and I would recommend to any reader who likes paranormal novel or even suspense.
kk221b's review against another edition
4.0
An incredible sequel which picked up right where it left off. Will make a review of this soon! I do admit that the first 90pgs ish were slow and the reason why I put the book down for so long, however, I consumed the rest of the book in one sitting. The character's were engaging and interesting as the plot took twists and turns that I didn't expect. THE CLIFFHANGER! How Can I wait for another year?! :(
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review against another edition
5.0
*I received a free ARC of The Eternity Cure via Netgalley in exhcange of an honest review*
ARC received on February 28 2013
The Eternity Cure is filled with awesome! It is both heartwrenching, full of hope, and also filled with despair.
This and other reviews can also be found on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews
The Eternity Cure starts a few months after the end of The Immortal Rules, and Allie is on a mission! She wants to make sure she can save Kanin from Sarrin’s death-grip, and follows his blood call on a whild chase through places where she’s never been before. All alone, and learning how to take care of herself, and what kind of monster she wants to be, she travels at night. Allie asks the right questions, and gets what she needs from the people who wouldn’t mind hurting her – if she was a human girl – and she’s not afraid to get after what she deems necessary in this quest to save her maker.
ARC received on February 28 2013
The Eternity Cure is filled with awesome! It is both heartwrenching, full of hope, and also filled with despair.
This and other reviews can also be found on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews
The Eternity Cure starts a few months after the end of The Immortal Rules, and Allie is on a mission! She wants to make sure she can save Kanin from Sarrin’s death-grip, and follows his blood call on a whild chase through places where she’s never been before. All alone, and learning how to take care of herself, and what kind of monster she wants to be, she travels at night. Allie asks the right questions, and gets what she needs from the people who wouldn’t mind hurting her – if she was a human girl – and she’s not afraid to get after what she deems necessary in this quest to save her maker.
lucrezi's review against another edition
2.0
I understand that there has to be some angst here, but it goes overboard, as in there are too many sentences and paragraphs saying the same thing over and over. For example, you get Allison thinking something to herself in italics and in the next paragraph she reiterates it.
Whatever happened to subtlety and quality over quantity, seriously. No need to spell everything out to us
I also understand the need for some exposition, but it goes on for way too long. Give us a sentence or two. Don't give us a whole run through of whatever happened in the first book in more than one paragraph! My eyes just glaze over whenever this happens.
At this point I'm just reading so I know what happens in the end. Aghhhhh
(I'm so tired of first person narratives)
Whatever happened to subtlety and quality over quantity, seriously. No need to spell everything out to us
I also understand the need for some exposition, but it goes on for way too long. Give us a sentence or two. Don't give us a whole run through of whatever happened in the first book in more than one paragraph! My eyes just glaze over whenever this happens.
At this point I'm just reading so I know what happens in the end. Aghhhhh
(I'm so tired of first person narratives)
lynseyisreading's review against another edition
4.0
Great Sequel
I really enjoyed the first instalment of this series, THE IMMORTAL RULES, and found a preference for Kagawa's writing when she's letting her darker, grittier side roam free, rather than her more colourful world of the fey. The dystopian, post viral-apocalyptic elements only add to the stark backwash of this already dangerous vampire-filled world.
Allie spends much of the book trying to further comes to terms with her new undead status. This is only emphasised by the reappearance of Jackal, one of the main antagonists of book one, and her very own blood brother. Jackal is without doubt the black sheep of Allie and her sire, Kanin's, dysfunctional little family, and his disregarding attitude towards humans, or "blood bags" as he likes to call them, is a sharp change from Allie's own softer opinions. Allie hasn't yet let go of her humanness and has to keep reminding herself that she is no longer one of them. She is, quite literally, her own worst enemy now. The thing that as a Fringer, she despised above all others. It's a lot to absorb, to accept, and this book took that concept and ran with it to great effect.
I have to say, I had brief moments with the character of Jackal where I wondered if he was going to end up being not as evil as we once thought. He's snide, condescending, rude, and let's not forget, the guy that staked Allie and chucked her out of a skyscraper window in book one. But he's also realistic, pragmatic, and there were hints that there may be reasons why he's become the vamp he is. Aaaaand then he'd say something repugnant and we'd be back to square one. His character is more than a little confusing, but I'm still hoping there's something in him worth saving. For people who love a good anti-hero, I suspect he may end up being a contender for that role.
The other character of note in this series is, of course, golden-haired good guy Zeke. He was last seen tucked safely away in Eden, the only vampire-free community left in America (I think, don't quote me on that, but certainly the only one Allie and crew are aware of). Knowing he was safe was all that was keeping Allie going as she followed the call back to her sire, in effect, retracing the steps she took in IMMORTAL RULES. But even with that blood call pulling at her, and her sire's torture invading her dreams, Zeke is never far from her thoughts. Her time with him, helping his "family" move across treacherous grounds to reach the haven that is Eden, profoundly affected Allie. It reinforced her desire to stay human and to never become anything like vamps such as Jackal. But her time spent with Jackal in this book, has an almost equal impact, and as much as she tries to block him out, he also affects her. She is a monster. She has killed and she will continue to kill, just as he does. So what is the difference, really?
All these things and more are addressed and somewhat resolved in this book. The Red Lung virus and the possibility of a cure is what drives much of the action as well as Allie's desire - compulsion, even - to rescue her sire from the demented Sarren. There was also a huge game-changing event at the end which has me thinking the next book is going to be something else entirely. Can't wait.
4 Stars ★★★★
ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed the first instalment of this series, THE IMMORTAL RULES, and found a preference for Kagawa's writing when she's letting her darker, grittier side roam free, rather than her more colourful world of the fey. The dystopian, post viral-apocalyptic elements only add to the stark backwash of this already dangerous vampire-filled world.
Allie spends much of the book trying to further comes to terms with her new undead status. This is only emphasised by the reappearance of Jackal, one of the main antagonists of book one, and her very own blood brother. Jackal is without doubt the black sheep of Allie and her sire, Kanin's, dysfunctional little family, and his disregarding attitude towards humans, or "blood bags" as he likes to call them, is a sharp change from Allie's own softer opinions. Allie hasn't yet let go of her humanness and has to keep reminding herself that she is no longer one of them. She is, quite literally, her own worst enemy now. The thing that as a Fringer, she despised above all others. It's a lot to absorb, to accept, and this book took that concept and ran with it to great effect.
I have to say, I had brief moments with the character of Jackal where I wondered if he was going to end up being not as evil as we once thought. He's snide, condescending, rude, and let's not forget, the guy that staked Allie and chucked her out of a skyscraper window in book one. But he's also realistic, pragmatic, and there were hints that there may be reasons why he's become the vamp he is. Aaaaand then he'd say something repugnant and we'd be back to square one. His character is more than a little confusing, but I'm still hoping there's something in him worth saving. For people who love a good anti-hero, I suspect he may end up being a contender for that role.
The other character of note in this series is, of course, golden-haired good guy Zeke. He was last seen tucked safely away in Eden, the only vampire-free community left in America (I think, don't quote me on that, but certainly the only one Allie and crew are aware of). Knowing he was safe was all that was keeping Allie going as she followed the call back to her sire, in effect, retracing the steps she took in IMMORTAL RULES. But even with that blood call pulling at her, and her sire's torture invading her dreams, Zeke is never far from her thoughts. Her time with him, helping his "family" move across treacherous grounds to reach the haven that is Eden, profoundly affected Allie. It reinforced her desire to stay human and to never become anything like vamps such as Jackal. But her time spent with Jackal in this book, has an almost equal impact, and as much as she tries to block him out, he also affects her. She is a monster. She has killed and she will continue to kill, just as he does. So what is the difference, really?
All these things and more are addressed and somewhat resolved in this book. The Red Lung virus and the possibility of a cure is what drives much of the action as well as Allie's desire - compulsion, even - to rescue her sire from the demented Sarren. There was also a huge game-changing event at the end which has me thinking the next book is going to be something else entirely. Can't wait.
4 Stars ★★★★
ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
manu71005's review against another edition
5.0
What the h**l just happened? An hour ago I was sitting happily in the coach reading a great book. A few moments later everything shattered. Wtf did this really happened. Like, why? Do you want to break my heart?
Like hell, this was great. I didn't expect this level of blood and drama ina sequel. Especially when the first book was great and you didn't expect much more from this one.
Allie is my wannabe girl like she's badass, powerful, and has all these human feelings although she is a vampire. And those moves... Girl, you need to teach me how to use a katana and move like you. She was just incredible and im really curious about how will she be in the second book af6er all the things that happened.
Zeke, my baby. I need to admit that I didn't love you in the first book like he's cute, and he is so good... but nothing else. In this book, you changed so much. I respect your boy, I really do. And my heart... I hope that the thing im thinking will happen in the next book because if not, im afraid i will cry like crazy.
And Kanin and Jackall, god I love them both so much. You make the perfect crew together and you also made a great evolution. im so proud of you both.
Like hell, this was great. I didn't expect this level of blood and drama ina sequel. Especially when the first book was great and you didn't expect much more from this one.
Allie is my wannabe girl like she's badass, powerful, and has all these human feelings although she is a vampire. And those moves... Girl, you need to teach me how to use a katana and move like you. She was just incredible and im really curious about how will she be in the second book af6er all the things that happened.
Zeke, my baby. I need to admit that I didn't love you in the first book like he's cute, and he is so good... but nothing else. In this book, you changed so much. I respect your boy, I really do. And my heart... I hope that the thing im thinking will happen in the next book because if not, im afraid i will cry like crazy.
And Kanin and Jackall, god I love them both so much. You make the perfect crew together and you also made a great evolution. im so proud of you both.
erinarkin20's review against another edition
5.0
Ridiculously good and is it too soon to wish for the next book?
Another great one- 5 stars…I am still reeling from the ending of this book. Kagawa sure knows how to wrap up a story and have the reader continue to want more. I had to hurry to get up this morning to have a discussion with my sister about what happened just to talk it over with someone.
I won't mention anything here regarding the end but I am going to spoiler tag this whole thing as I don’t want to inadvertently ruin this for anyone.
The Red Lung takes center stage here as Sarren has done the unthinkable and released the virus into New Covington. People are infected and guess what….vampires can die from it now too. A lot of this book is relationship driven. The end goal is Sarren and the cure but most of what happens is based on the character relationships/conflicts and I was completely ok with that.
I will say, I was happy to see Jackal return. His character has major flaws and to be honest, I don’t know if he is truly bad or just misunderstood. Regardless, he brings some added levity, truth and tough love that the story needs. His relationship with Kanin is one that we actually don’t find out a lot about until the end all we know is that Kanin told him he would kill him if he ever saw him again. Because of that, you know Jackal has definite ulterior motives to help Allison in her search.
As is always the case for me, characters (on top of a good story) make or break a book. I was not disappointed here. Allison is a great main character because of the normal things – yes, she is tough and can hold her own up against (in a physical and verbal fight) Jackal, but she also struggles with who she is now. It was the internal struggle that she had that made me really enjoy her character. Throughout the story, it is apparent she still fights against what she calls “the monster” and every time she is near Zeke she has to fight against the urges the monster calls out. I thought Kagawa did an excellent job of showing Allison as 2 different people – her human self and her vampire self.
You may have noticed I said Zeke….he is definitely back and I won’t mention how that comes to happen as I really liked how he was reintroduced. Just know this, he is still swoony and I had to highlight a bunch of his conversations with Allison. I loved that he didn’t give up on her…he gave her the opportunity to decide what she wants but didn’t let the fact that she had this other half that could destroy him, scare him off. Throughout the book, he asks Allison to do some pretty tough things (if necessary) and I also loved that she called him out on it. It didn’t change anything…he still expected her to respect his wishes but at least they understood each other.
Another character that returns is Stick. Again, I won’t say where or how but know this….he is a complete douche…that’s right, I used douche in a review.
If you can’t tell, I really enjoyed this book. I don’t know how I will hold out for book 3…I mean, that ending…..GAH! Julie Kagawa…to steal the words from my sister’s update – you are an “evil genius” and I love you for it.
Trust me when I say that if you have not started reading this series, you will want to. If you can’t handle series books that leave you hanging put it on your “to read” list and definitely pick it up when it is finished. I myself will be waiting anxiously for the next book…as I normally do when I find a series to love.
Another great one- 5 stars…I am still reeling from the ending of this book. Kagawa sure knows how to wrap up a story and have the reader continue to want more. I had to hurry to get up this morning to have a discussion with my sister about what happened just to talk it over with someone.
I won't mention anything here regarding the end but I am going to spoiler tag this whole thing as I don’t want to inadvertently ruin this for anyone.
Spoiler
The book picks up almost where The Immortal Rules left off. Allison is trying to find Kanin to rescue him from Sarren. She has definitely gotten stronger and thankfully her blood bond with Kanin allows her to track him. She is also able to sense what is going on with him as she has dreams that are allowing her to see everything that is happening to him through his eyes. Eventually Allison has a problem as that feeling she has been tracking breaks into 2 different directions. Turns out, not only can Allison feel her sire, she can also feel anyone who shares the same blood….Yep folks, that is correct- Jackal is back and Allison has agreed to work with him to find Kanin and help find Sarren/the cure.The Red Lung takes center stage here as Sarren has done the unthinkable and released the virus into New Covington. People are infected and guess what….vampires can die from it now too. A lot of this book is relationship driven. The end goal is Sarren and the cure but most of what happens is based on the character relationships/conflicts and I was completely ok with that.
I will say, I was happy to see Jackal return. His character has major flaws and to be honest, I don’t know if he is truly bad or just misunderstood. Regardless, he brings some added levity, truth and tough love that the story needs. His relationship with Kanin is one that we actually don’t find out a lot about until the end all we know is that Kanin told him he would kill him if he ever saw him again. Because of that, you know Jackal has definite ulterior motives to help Allison in her search.
As is always the case for me, characters (on top of a good story) make or break a book. I was not disappointed here. Allison is a great main character because of the normal things – yes, she is tough and can hold her own up against (in a physical and verbal fight) Jackal, but she also struggles with who she is now. It was the internal struggle that she had that made me really enjoy her character. Throughout the story, it is apparent she still fights against what she calls “the monster” and every time she is near Zeke she has to fight against the urges the monster calls out. I thought Kagawa did an excellent job of showing Allison as 2 different people – her human self and her vampire self.
You may have noticed I said Zeke….he is definitely back and I won’t mention how that comes to happen as I really liked how he was reintroduced. Just know this, he is still swoony and I had to highlight a bunch of his conversations with Allison. I loved that he didn’t give up on her…he gave her the opportunity to decide what she wants but didn’t let the fact that she had this other half that could destroy him, scare him off. Throughout the book, he asks Allison to do some pretty tough things (if necessary) and I also loved that she called him out on it. It didn’t change anything…he still expected her to respect his wishes but at least they understood each other.
Another character that returns is Stick. Again, I won’t say where or how but know this….he is a complete douche…that’s right, I used douche in a review.
If you can’t tell, I really enjoyed this book. I don’t know how I will hold out for book 3…I mean, that ending…..GAH! Julie Kagawa…to steal the words from my sister’s update – you are an “evil genius” and I love you for it.
Trust me when I say that if you have not started reading this series, you will want to. If you can’t handle series books that leave you hanging put it on your “to read” list and definitely pick it up when it is finished. I myself will be waiting anxiously for the next book…as I normally do when I find a series to love.