sarahbob's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
joanna1905's review against another edition
4.0
Reread (Or re-listen) #2 - 4/11/18
[Rating closer to a 3.5 rather than a 3]
So once again I did enjoy this more than book 1, there is definitely more action and we finally get introduced to some more key players such as Spence.
I agree with my entire first review of this book! The way Linc treats Violet for the first half INFURIATES me. However, I definitely understand where he was coming from and why he was behaving this way. It's still annoying though.
This book also has one of my favourite scenes in the whole series, the scene where Seph reveals the truth about Magda and Violet confronts her in front of everyone. Magda is an evil, selfish cow and I hate how she lies and manipulates Linc and Griff - so the scene where she's exposed is amazing.
Rudy though... while it was an important plot point, it breaks my heart.
Really enjoyed this book, would definitely to recommend to any fans of YA fantasy!
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Okay so I must say I enjoyed this one more than the first, the story really begins to take off and get you hooked.
So, here are my thoughts...
Lincoln keeping secrets from Violet after promising never to do so again really upset me, and it made my heart break for Violet. After giving up her life for him the least he could do is be honest with her. At times I felt sorry for him but so much of his trouble is caused by himself and his inability to communicate with Violet.
Dapper is amazing and one of my sassy favs.
Magda. Honestly, I hate her more than any other character in this series. This grown ass women bullies and sabotages Violet and Lincolns partnership just because she wants him. Violet and Linc are literally going to be partners for god knows how many hundreds of years, so what exactly does she think she'll achieve by driving a wedge between them? It's not like Violet will just go away. When Violet hits her I honestly cheered, but I literally don't understand why Linc and Griff got so mad at Violet for hitting her...These are trained warriors who fight for a living, I'm pretty sure that slap didn't seriously injure her. I understand the principle but man what a total overreaction.
Magda's downfall was ICONIC. She totally had it coming, and it was very enjoyable to see everyone see her for the trash she is. I hope she dies soon.
The one thing I don't understand is how Violet is SO OBLIVIOUS. Every time she finds out Phoneix is behind something she's like OMG I SHOULD HAVE REALISED...Yes, Violet, you should have realized that all these bad things were caused by the bad guy...not really rocket science.
[Rating closer to a 3.5 rather than a 3]
So once again I did enjoy this more than book 1, there is definitely more action and we finally get introduced to some more key players such as Spence.
I agree with my entire first review of this book! The way Linc treats Violet for the first half INFURIATES me. However, I definitely understand where he was coming from and why he was behaving this way. It's still annoying though.
This book also has one of my favourite scenes in the whole series, the scene where Seph reveals the truth about Magda and Violet confronts her in front of everyone. Magda is an evil, selfish cow and I hate how she lies and manipulates Linc and Griff - so the scene where she's exposed is amazing.
Rudy though... while it was an important plot point, it breaks my heart.
Really enjoyed this book, would definitely to recommend to any fans of YA fantasy!
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Okay so I must say I enjoyed this one more than the first, the story really begins to take off and get you hooked.
So, here are my thoughts...
Lincoln keeping secrets from Violet after promising never to do so again really upset me, and it made my heart break for Violet. After giving up her life for him the least he could do is be honest with her. At times I felt sorry for him but so much of his trouble is caused by himself and his inability to communicate with Violet.
Dapper is amazing and one of my sassy favs.
Magda. Honestly, I hate her more than any other character in this series. This grown ass women bullies and sabotages Violet and Lincolns partnership just because she wants him. Violet and Linc are literally going to be partners for god knows how many hundreds of years, so what exactly does she think she'll achieve by driving a wedge between them? It's not like Violet will just go away. When Violet hits her I honestly cheered, but I literally don't understand why Linc and Griff got so mad at Violet for hitting her...These are trained warriors who fight for a living, I'm pretty sure that slap didn't seriously injure her. I understand the principle but man what a total overreaction.
Magda's downfall was ICONIC. She totally had it coming, and it was very enjoyable to see everyone see her for the trash she is. I hope she dies soon.
The one thing I don't understand is how Violet is SO OBLIVIOUS. Every time she finds out Phoneix is behind something she's like OMG I SHOULD HAVE REALISED...Yes, Violet, you should have realized that all these bad things were caused by the bad guy...not really rocket science.
lazygal's review against another edition
1.0
I could swear I've read this before: angels, some fallen and some sent, doing battle. Humans who don't know that they have other powers mixed in with the angels and "regular" humans. A child with a dead mother who doesn't know her true heritage. Yawn.
100 pages in and I just didn't care about the Grigori, their mission, the love triangle (if that's what it was - it felt more complicated than a mere triangle!). DNF, obviously.
ARC provided by publisher.
100 pages in and I just didn't care about the Grigori, their mission, the love triangle (if that's what it was - it felt more complicated than a mere triangle!). DNF, obviously.
ARC provided by publisher.
jenbsbooks's review against another edition
3.0
... another DNF for me (at just over halfway). I feel quite badly about this. The book is not bad, it's just not floating my boat at the moment. It's just now, with SO many books at my fingertips, I'm having a hard time pushing through something, the way I would have in the past.
I was thinking ... I'll just finish this one, then not continue with the rest of the series, and then ... why? If I'm going to stop, I'll just stop now I guess.
Still wish GoodReads would have a DNF option (as I didn't really "read" the whole thing).
I was thinking ... I'll just finish this one, then not continue with the rest of the series, and then ... why? If I'm going to stop, I'll just stop now I guess.
Still wish GoodReads would have a DNF option (as I didn't really "read" the whole thing).
cityofstarlight5610's review against another edition
4.0
I was totally disappointed about linc and Vi's relationship I expected it to be more by now :( but all in all great book cannot wait to read the next one
heisereads's review against another edition
4.0
Review originally posted on Heise Reads & Recommends
Those of you who have read my blog may remember that I was obsessively enamored of EMBRACE when I read it back in January. So I was super-excited to see that Sourcebooks would have advanced copies of it at ALA because I was dying to find out what would happen with Violet an Linc next. Five pages into ENTICE, I was, once again, drawn into this well-imagined world of the Grigori and didn't want to leave. ENTICE was just as enthralling and energizing and engaging as EMBRACE was for me. After all that happened to Violet in the first book, especially with her decisions at the end, I knew things would have changed for her, and they had, but more so within herself and how she could manage to deal with the events leading up to her embracing her angel side. As she is trying to figure out how all of this is going to continue to affect her, she is thrown into the middle of a psychological battle between light and dark as they search for something that could change the seat of power for all.
Along with that, she's trying to figure out what to do with her feelings for Linc. My favorite part of this second book was actually the secondary characters. The best friend, Steph, had a much larger role to play and she is great at what she does. In addition, the new characters who were introduced added a larger dimension to this world in which Violet is now living and training. They all add something more to the story, but I especially loved Spence. Some of the old favorites are there as well, and as plot driven as these stories are, and as creative and intricate as the world-building is, and as destined as the romance seems to be, it's still the characters that make it what it is as they are enjoyable to read about. If you read and enjoyed EMBRACE, you'll want to get ENTICE in September for sure. And then, when you read the end, you'll likely be eagerly anticipating EMBLAZE, the next book in this four book series, just as much as I am now.
Those of you who have read my blog may remember that I was obsessively enamored of EMBRACE when I read it back in January. So I was super-excited to see that Sourcebooks would have advanced copies of it at ALA because I was dying to find out what would happen with Violet an Linc next. Five pages into ENTICE, I was, once again, drawn into this well-imagined world of the Grigori and didn't want to leave. ENTICE was just as enthralling and energizing and engaging as EMBRACE was for me. After all that happened to Violet in the first book, especially with her decisions at the end, I knew things would have changed for her, and they had, but more so within herself and how she could manage to deal with the events leading up to her embracing her angel side. As she is trying to figure out how all of this is going to continue to affect her, she is thrown into the middle of a psychological battle between light and dark as they search for something that could change the seat of power for all.
Along with that, she's trying to figure out what to do with her feelings for Linc. My favorite part of this second book was actually the secondary characters. The best friend, Steph, had a much larger role to play and she is great at what she does. In addition, the new characters who were introduced added a larger dimension to this world in which Violet is now living and training. They all add something more to the story, but I especially loved Spence. Some of the old favorites are there as well, and as plot driven as these stories are, and as creative and intricate as the world-building is, and as destined as the romance seems to be, it's still the characters that make it what it is as they are enjoyable to read about. If you read and enjoyed EMBRACE, you'll want to get ENTICE in September for sure. And then, when you read the end, you'll likely be eagerly anticipating EMBLAZE, the next book in this four book series, just as much as I am now.
books_plan_create's review against another edition
4.0
Seriously better than the first! Review coming in later!
petyayancheva9's review against another edition
4.0
It was certaintly better than the first one. We were introduced to new characters and new theories and a lot of the questions from the first book were answered. It was action-packed and Violet wasnt as annoying as much as before.
I love the Grigori from New York. Especially Spence. In the beginning he was an ass but then we find out why and there are many funny scenes with him. I liked how Steph got along with Salvatore and how by the end of the book he stood up more for himself.
We all could that Violet was from the Sole. It wasnt a shocker that Violet and Lincoln were soul mates. What I didnt see coming was Judas. We knew he was someone old but JUDAS. Damn.
Overall, I liked it better and am curious to see where the series will go from now on.
I love the Grigori from New York. Especially Spence. In the beginning he was an ass but then we find out why and there are many funny scenes with him. I liked how Steph got along with Salvatore and how by the end of the book he stood up more for himself.
We all could that Violet was from the Sole. It wasnt a shocker that Violet and Lincoln were soul mates. What I didnt see coming was Judas. We knew he was someone old but JUDAS. Damn.
Overall, I liked it better and am curious to see where the series will go from now on.
lostinagoodread's review against another edition
4.0
This review and others can be found on Cozy Up With A Good Read
*POSSIBLE SPOILER FOR EMBRACE (BOOK 1)*
So I remember hearing all about EMBRACE when it first came out and I remember devouring that book, so when I got the chance to find out what would happen next I could not decline that. Just as with EMBRACE, I devoured this book in a matter of days, I can definitely say this is one of those few times that I loved the sequel so much better than the first one!
I found I liked this one better because I found the first book was more focused on Violet running away from everything, whereas this book has so much more happening and I find Violet has grown a lot in this ENTICE, I liked her character so much more. And on the topic of characters, let me talk about Lincoln... as much as I did like him in the first book I was a Phoenix fan, but after this book (which does not have a lot of Phoenix in it) I am all Team Lincoln!! He was so adorable and I really loved learning more about him and really delving deeper into his emotions. There were also a great bunch of new characters that are introduced in this book who were a lot of fun and helped out Violet's storyline a bit.
Just like EMBRACE the reader is brought into a suspense filled book right from the beginning. Shrivington really knows how to keep her reader guessing throughout everything, wondering what will happen. Though I did see one or two things coming there was still a lot of great surprises. I really love all the drama that comes out of everything that happened in the first book, like Phoenix saving Violet and Onyx now being a human (which really brought some great comedy to this book)
I did not want to finish the book just because I was so engrossed in the story I was sad for it to end, I also knew that the ending was going to leave a huge cliffhanger... and what a cliffhanger it was, I loved everything that happened and how the ending was brought out slowly until you just get hit with everything. I can not wait for the next book in this series and I feel like I need it NOW. This is a great series to get into, this is not like other angel books out there, Shirvington really delves into the mythology of things and explains everything well for her readers.
*POSSIBLE SPOILER FOR EMBRACE (BOOK 1)*
So I remember hearing all about EMBRACE when it first came out and I remember devouring that book, so when I got the chance to find out what would happen next I could not decline that. Just as with EMBRACE, I devoured this book in a matter of days, I can definitely say this is one of those few times that I loved the sequel so much better than the first one!
I found I liked this one better because I found the first book was more focused on Violet running away from everything, whereas this book has so much more happening and I find Violet has grown a lot in this ENTICE, I liked her character so much more. And on the topic of characters, let me talk about Lincoln... as much as I did like him in the first book I was a Phoenix fan, but after this book (which does not have a lot of Phoenix in it) I am all Team Lincoln!! He was so adorable and I really loved learning more about him and really delving deeper into his emotions. There were also a great bunch of new characters that are introduced in this book who were a lot of fun and helped out Violet's storyline a bit.
Just like EMBRACE the reader is brought into a suspense filled book right from the beginning. Shrivington really knows how to keep her reader guessing throughout everything, wondering what will happen. Though I did see one or two things coming there was still a lot of great surprises. I really love all the drama that comes out of everything that happened in the first book, like Phoenix saving Violet and Onyx now being a human (which really brought some great comedy to this book)
I did not want to finish the book just because I was so engrossed in the story I was sad for it to end, I also knew that the ending was going to leave a huge cliffhanger... and what a cliffhanger it was, I loved everything that happened and how the ending was brought out slowly until you just get hit with everything. I can not wait for the next book in this series and I feel like I need it NOW. This is a great series to get into, this is not like other angel books out there, Shirvington really delves into the mythology of things and explains everything well for her readers.