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aprado44's review against another edition
4.0
action scenes were boring AF truly but I loved the epilogue so it made me happy. and I SQUEALED when Miles & Shelby were revealed watching them meet and they were pregnant <3 <3
caitlinsnider's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
happilywilted's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I'm not going to lie, I was ready for this to end.
It concluded very quickly after being dragged on, but the ending was sweet. I'm indifferent.
It concluded very quickly after being dragged on, but the ending was sweet. I'm indifferent.
angevba's review against another edition
4.0
La verdad, durante las primeras páginas me estaba aburriendo mucho y me parecía bastante tedioso.
Y pensaba que no me gustaba para nada.
Pero el libro fue mejorando mientras avanzaba!
Y aunque en cierta parte recayó, el final me gustó mucho!
Y pensaba que no me gustaba para nada.
Pero el libro fue mejorando mientras avanzaba!
Y aunque en cierta parte recayó, el final me gustó mucho!
lizgregory's review against another edition
2.0
I read to about half way through last year and had to put it down because it was boring me so much. I gave it another shot and read to the end but I was pretty disappointed. The 2nd and 3rd books were the best in my opinion and so 'Rapture' was a bit of a let down. The pace was quite slow and uninteresting and I found scenes with Daniel and Luce exhausting and overused so much got sick of them. A pretty predictable ending and the characters really annoyed me in this particular book.
gabyijo's review against another edition
4.0
First I want to say that the blurb is totally misleading. Yes, Luce MIGHT be meant for another guy, but that's not the whole point of the story; the main plot of the book is about Luce and the angels preventing Lucifer from repeating The Fall so that the seven million years that they've been through wouldn't be wiped out.
Okay, so I think the characters don't change at all. Luce and Daniel is still the most boring fictional couple who exists and the other angels and Nephilims are pretty much the same, no growth and all. The most important thing about characters that troubles me the most (and probably the number one reason why I took out one star from the rating) is the lack of Cam's story. Why does Cam, one of the most important characters in the series, has SO LITTLE significance in this story? Cam is the only character who is different, who has a unique quality, plus he is one of the first characters to be introduced, but why is he put into such a small importance? I think Cam's character is equivalent to Puck from "The Iron King," or to Simon from "The Mortal Instruments" because Cam was THAT important in the beginning of the series. But he’s that meaningless in this fourth book until I think it will make no difference if he is not mentioned at all. And it is never explained why Luce cares for Cam so much other than the vague reason that “they used to be BFFs.” There are no examples of Luce’s and Cam’s friendship to prove their unconditional care for each other, except for Luce’s foolishness in preventing Cam’s demise that leads to two fallen angels’ deaths. And still I can’t reason out WHY she does that if the only explanation why is because They. Were. Frigging. Best. Friends. Before. I thought there will be some scenes where Luce and Cam can talk freely about their past, to show how they really were in the past, but no, nothing like that. This isn't even the worst part because the worst part is in the ending. Cam just flies away and no one knows (or even cares) where he goes and for how long. When Shelby starts to ask where Cam is, no one answers!
As for the story, I think it is the best of the series because even though it lacks suspense, Lauren Kate has successfully created a beautifully written narrative of Luce's and Daniel's journey to obtain the location of The Fall, and finally, the truth behind everything. I love how the author depicts the timequakes, especially when she says it feels like air molecules split in half, and how she portrays the angels’ physical features as radiant. Though some of the beginning chapters are kind of monotone in the sense that it lacks action, the later chapters are great, especially during the scene when the angels have to fight off The Scale. I think that’s the best action scene in the book because it made me quite agitated for a little while. However, I am quite disappointed to find out that it is the only battle story in the novel. The “war” mentioned a couple of times that I was craving for the whole time is never there. Even the breaking of the curse, which should actually be the climax of the series, seems too easy for me. So much for letting my hopes up…
The ending, though bittersweet, is beautiful. I love the message of this book, that everything, even love, has a cost and sometimes it is not an easy cost. But the last chapter, right before the epilogue, bored me to death because Luce and Daniel are so dull and boring. I think their scenes are less mundane only when their fellow angels and demons are around, which they aren't. And I don’t even see any sparks of passionate love between the two starcrossed lovers, I just see mindless decisions. Rapture is a novel about love. A novel about how two lovers want to break their curse in order to be with each other, but why is there no chemistry between them? And at first I can’t help wondering why Daniel could soar above the clouds with Luce without worrying about the low oxygen partial pressure that is able to cause human deaths due to lack of oxygen, or why he could dive deep in the ocean with her having no concern of the high pressure that might wreck her internal organs (sorry, I’m a science major, I can’t help thinking this way). Although almost everything is resolved, I think the author should mention these biological details because there is one aspect of it that is described: Luce’s need for oxygen underwater. If one is mentioned, at least the others shouldn't be left out, correct?
Overall, even though I have quite a lot of childish rantings and disappointments, I think this book still deserves four stars because I think the whole concept of angel rankings and tipping the scales and the idea of the story altogether are brilliant. Though some descriptions are too elaborate they are engagingly and beautifully written. I really wish I can get a glimpse of the Cam’s angel wings and Daniel’s violet eyes.
Okay, so I think the characters don't change at all. Luce and Daniel is still the most boring fictional couple who exists and the other angels and Nephilims are pretty much the same, no growth and all. The most important thing about characters that troubles me the most (and probably the number one reason why I took out one star from the rating) is the lack of Cam's story. Why does Cam, one of the most important characters in the series, has SO LITTLE significance in this story? Cam is the only character who is different, who has a unique quality, plus he is one of the first characters to be introduced, but why is he put into such a small importance? I think Cam's character is equivalent to Puck from "The Iron King," or to Simon from "The Mortal Instruments" because Cam was THAT important in the beginning of the series. But he’s that meaningless in this fourth book until I think it will make no difference if he is not mentioned at all. And it is never explained why Luce cares for Cam so much other than the vague reason that “they used to be BFFs.” There are no examples of Luce’s and Cam’s friendship to prove their unconditional care for each other, except for Luce’s foolishness in preventing Cam’s demise that leads to two fallen angels’ deaths. And still I can’t reason out WHY she does that if the only explanation why is because They. Were. Frigging. Best. Friends. Before. I thought there will be some scenes where Luce and Cam can talk freely about their past, to show how they really were in the past, but no, nothing like that. This isn't even the worst part because the worst part is in the ending. Cam just flies away and no one knows (or even cares) where he goes and for how long. When Shelby starts to ask where Cam is, no one answers!
As for the story, I think it is the best of the series because even though it lacks suspense, Lauren Kate has successfully created a beautifully written narrative of Luce's and Daniel's journey to obtain the location of The Fall, and finally, the truth behind everything. I love how the author depicts the timequakes, especially when she says it feels like air molecules split in half, and how she portrays the angels’ physical features as radiant. Though some of the beginning chapters are kind of monotone in the sense that it lacks action, the later chapters are great, especially during the scene when the angels have to fight off The Scale. I think that’s the best action scene in the book because it made me quite agitated for a little while. However, I am quite disappointed to find out that it is the only battle story in the novel. The “war” mentioned a couple of times that I was craving for the whole time is never there. Even the breaking of the curse, which should actually be the climax of the series, seems too easy for me. So much for letting my hopes up…
The ending, though bittersweet, is beautiful. I love the message of this book, that everything, even love, has a cost and sometimes it is not an easy cost. But the last chapter, right before the epilogue, bored me to death because Luce and Daniel are so dull and boring. I think their scenes are less mundane only when their fellow angels and demons are around, which they aren't. And I don’t even see any sparks of passionate love between the two starcrossed lovers, I just see mindless decisions. Rapture is a novel about love. A novel about how two lovers want to break their curse in order to be with each other, but why is there no chemistry between them? And at first I can’t help wondering why Daniel could soar above the clouds with Luce without worrying about the low oxygen partial pressure that is able to cause human deaths due to lack of oxygen, or why he could dive deep in the ocean with her having no concern of the high pressure that might wreck her internal organs (sorry, I’m a science major, I can’t help thinking this way). Although almost everything is resolved, I think the author should mention these biological details because there is one aspect of it that is described: Luce’s need for oxygen underwater. If one is mentioned, at least the others shouldn't be left out, correct?
Overall, even though I have quite a lot of childish rantings and disappointments, I think this book still deserves four stars because I think the whole concept of angel rankings and tipping the scales and the idea of the story altogether are brilliant. Though some descriptions are too elaborate they are engagingly and beautifully written. I really wish I can get a glimpse of the Cam’s angel wings and Daniel’s violet eyes.
amberloubylou's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
arcanewolf's review against another edition
3.0
The very last book in the Fallen series.
It picked up straight away from the third book, which I found good because it didn't mean that the author started it off with slow, unnecessary bits. The love between Luce and Daniel was still very passionate that you could just feel that their love could outlive anything.
I liked the way that the characters went on a journey to find these artifacts to help them locate the scene of the Fall, but it was also a personal journey for Luce to find out who she really was, and gosh when I read who she really was, I was very shocked! I did not expect that reveal but at the same time, it kinda made sense in regards to Luce and Lucifer.
And the ending. My god, my heart just welled up. I really liked the way it ended and it tied up all the loose ends of the series. I almost cried at the ending because after all they been through, Luce and Daniel finally got what they wanted, even if it came in the most unexpected ways.
It picked up straight away from the third book, which I found good because it didn't mean that the author started it off with slow, unnecessary bits. The love between Luce and Daniel was still very passionate that you could just feel that their love could outlive anything.
I liked the way that the characters went on a journey to find these artifacts to help them locate the scene of the Fall, but it was also a personal journey for Luce to find out who she really was, and gosh when I read who she really was, I was very shocked! I did not expect that reveal but at the same time, it kinda made sense in regards to Luce and Lucifer.
And the ending. My god, my heart just welled up. I really liked the way it ended and it tied up all the loose ends of the series. I almost cried at the ending because after all they been through, Luce and Daniel finally got what they wanted, even if it came in the most unexpected ways.
cobycoyle's review against another edition
1.0
My notes on the FOURTH book (ugh)
- “That Lucifer had once been something else to her” huh???? Where tf was that implied or said in the last book?? What???
- Callie just accepts Luce’s lack of explanation for all the crazy shit she witnessed. If I were her I’d be pissssed. Not about her not saying anything in first place, but that she wouldn’t explain now.
- “Good luck and wingspeed” lmao stoooppp.
- Blah blah sit there and have Luce thinking about her past lives in a long unneeded filler recap blah blah.
- This conversation between her and Daniel as they fly to Venice is the most conversation they’ve ever had.
- Luce finally asks smart questions like “why were there angels that didn’t side with heaven” and doesn’t get a fricking answer from Daniel, he just changes the subject. Asshole. And then she lets it happen and goes to sleep instead of continuing to ask.
- Ah, Daniel can make Luce magically swim into deep sea and breathe air into her lungs underwater by making out. Makes sense (/s)
- Aspartame is medicine for angels LMAO
- “If you tell yourself you’re not hungry and tired and cold you wont be” shut the F*** UP
- “Do I need to ease up on the psychedelics or did LP just recall one of her past lives unprompted at the most crucial juncture ever?” Arriane stole my critique.
- Lol “she’s mortal but she can live for hundreds of years” that makes NO sense. Then she can’t be mortal, idc how Godly she is.
- What is this dialogue between Dee and Sophia? It’s so *cringey*
- Luce has weird dream of her flying herself. She’s not a mortal. She couldn’t be after all this and her mysterious “origin” that we still dont know and her past lives and shit.
- You’re telling me Daniel could shrink Lucinda’s luggage and Roland can create fire at will but none of them could shield from the dust storm or give Luce water before Dee did? Or move the rocks? I’m not saying magic has to be logical but ffs
So I kind of started skimming because some of this is just so boring and drawn out…even the battles or deaths aren’t really exciting.
And then more reading than skimming:
- Wtf is this shit of her reciting her past lives and talking about their love again for the thousandth time.
- Kicking myself for not realizing Lucifer and Lucinda…their names…like, duh. Sigh.
- This ending was really dumb. Dont know what I’d have in place of it so not much room to talk, but still dumb.
Don’t think I’m gonna force myself to read 5 now that this arc settled.
- “That Lucifer had once been something else to her” huh???? Where tf was that implied or said in the last book?? What???
- Callie just accepts Luce’s lack of explanation for all the crazy shit she witnessed. If I were her I’d be pissssed. Not about her not saying anything in first place, but that she wouldn’t explain now.
- “Good luck and wingspeed” lmao stoooppp.
- Blah blah sit there and have Luce thinking about her past lives in a long unneeded filler recap blah blah.
- This conversation between her and Daniel as they fly to Venice is the most conversation they’ve ever had.
- Luce finally asks smart questions like “why were there angels that didn’t side with heaven” and doesn’t get a fricking answer from Daniel, he just changes the subject. Asshole. And then she lets it happen and goes to sleep instead of continuing to ask.
- Ah, Daniel can make Luce magically swim into deep sea and breathe air into her lungs underwater by making out. Makes sense (/s)
- Aspartame is medicine for angels LMAO
- “If you tell yourself you’re not hungry and tired and cold you wont be” shut the F*** UP
- “Do I need to ease up on the psychedelics or did LP just recall one of her past lives unprompted at the most crucial juncture ever?” Arriane stole my critique.
- Lol “she’s mortal but she can live for hundreds of years” that makes NO sense. Then she can’t be mortal, idc how Godly she is.
- What is this dialogue between Dee and Sophia? It’s so *cringey*
- Luce has weird dream of her flying herself. She’s not a mortal. She couldn’t be after all this and her mysterious “origin” that we still dont know and her past lives and shit.
- You’re telling me Daniel could shrink Lucinda’s luggage and Roland can create fire at will but none of them could shield from the dust storm or give Luce water before Dee did? Or move the rocks? I’m not saying magic has to be logical but ffs
So I kind of started skimming because some of this is just so boring and drawn out…even the battles or deaths aren’t really exciting.
And then more reading than skimming:
- Wtf is this shit of her reciting her past lives and talking about their love again for the thousandth time.
- Kicking myself for not realizing Lucifer and Lucinda…their names…like, duh. Sigh.
- This ending was really dumb. Dont know what I’d have in place of it so not much room to talk, but still dumb.
Don’t think I’m gonna force myself to read 5 now that this arc settled.