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bexsbookshelves94's review
5.0
This review and more can be found at:
Reading Under the Covers
I was an absolute fan of the first book in this series and I can’t say I am disappointed in this book, well maybe a small bit.
Where the hell was Dante during this book?
Yeah I get it, he’s being “hunted” but I am incredibly disappointed!!!
He was barely in this book and when he was I was desperately wanting more. I didn’t like how he was keeping secrets from Renée. Yes I get it for her own safety but clearly no one seemed to be looking for him.
We follow Renée as she starts yet another school but this time training to be a Monitor. I liked these part of the books. I love learning more and more about Monitors, what it means and what it takes to be a monitor. It was interesting and was interesting to learn that you can be a “type” of Monitor.
You give us new characters and leave us with yet another cliff hanger. What the hell? Is Noah okay?
It was a good sequel but it just left me with more and more questions that I just need answering.
I feel like this book was very fast paced and it just felt like a filler but by no means does that mean it wasn’t good. It was, maybe just maybe it might have been even better then the first one.
Reading Under the Covers
I was an absolute fan of the first book in this series and I can’t say I am disappointed in this book, well maybe a small bit.
Where the hell was Dante during this book?
Yeah I get it, he’s being “hunted” but I am incredibly disappointed!!!
He was barely in this book and when he was I was desperately wanting more. I didn’t like how he was keeping secrets from Renée. Yes I get it for her own safety but clearly no one seemed to be looking for him.
We follow Renée as she starts yet another school but this time training to be a Monitor. I liked these part of the books. I love learning more and more about Monitors, what it means and what it takes to be a monitor. It was interesting and was interesting to learn that you can be a “type” of Monitor.
You give us new characters and leave us with yet another cliff hanger. What the hell? Is Noah okay?
It was a good sequel but it just left me with more and more questions that I just need answering.
I feel like this book was very fast paced and it just felt like a filler but by no means does that mean it wasn’t good. It was, maybe just maybe it might have been even better then the first one.
amber04's review
4.0
Rating Clarification: 4.5 Stars
How far would you go for love? To save a soul? To be with your soul mate for eternity? Life Eternal is the 2nd book in the Dead Beautiful series. I will admit at the beginning I wasn’t totally convinced and partly due to lingering thoughts of another book recently read. Once I was able to open up completely to the story, I found myself fascinated. What took me so long! I love when a story has mystery and unexpected twists. There were moments in the book where I realized I had blurry wet eyes. It really has the properties to sweep you up and pull you in and that’s exactly what Life Eternal has done to me.
Favorite Quote:
“Who is he?” Noah said. “What’s so great about him?” I felt his eyes on me, pleading me to tell him something. But what could I say? I didn’t know where love came from or why it attached itself to some people and not others. Despite everything had happened with Dante, I couldn’t bring myself to leave him behind. “Do you believe in soul mates?” I whispered. “You mean a human who has the soul of an Undead?” “No. The idea of a soul mate. That there’s only one person that’s really right for you in this world.” I could hear Noah breathing as he thought. “No.” “Why?” “Because it gives us no choice. It means that some cosmic force has already chosen the person I’m supposed to love. But that’s not how it works. I don’t want to be with someone who completes my soul; I want someone who will open it. I want to be able to choose.”
Blurb:
Renée Winters has changed. When she looks in the mirror, a beautiful girl with an older, sadder face stares back. Her condition has doctors mystified, but Renée can never reveal the truth: she died last May, and was brought back to life by the kiss of her Undead soul mate, Dante Berlin.
Now, her separation from Dante becomes almost unbearable. His second life is close to an end, and each passing day means one less that she will spend with the boy who shares her soul.
Just when Renée has almost given up hope, she learns of the Nine Sisters—brilliant scholars who, according to legend, found a way to cheat death. She can’t shake the feeling that they are somehow connected to her dreams, strange visions that hint at a discovery so powerful, and so dangerous, that some will stop at nothing to protect it.
Renée thought she knew the truth about life and death. But there is a secret woven through history that holds the only hope for Dante and Renée. Unless they find answers soon, their time together is doomed to be cut short.
My heart went out to Renee. She’s lost so much and too many people she loves. When her grandfather sends her to Montreal, Canada to attend Lycee St. Clement, Gottfried’s sister school, I just really felt her loneliness and the longing to be with Dante. Now she’s having these weird visions or dreams and she can’t quite make out the reason for them or why she is having them. I became suspicious of all the characters in this book because I never knew who had an agenda or what their motives were.
Renee is like a virus among the students there. They think she is a freak and say she is immortal, but she does develop new friendships eventually, and they prove to be helpful, useful and a little more. Of course there has to be the snotty little bitch that everyone just despises and hates in the story as well. Clementine holds nothing back and makes life difficult for Renee.
There is so much information in this book. Even if you haven’t read the 1st book, Dead Beautiful; the author does a fabulous job of filling in bits and pieces of the story so you don’t feel lost and out of sorts. There were a few spots that I got caught up on with a slight confusion but it quickly became clear and I just kept reading on. Beware of the ending! It’s fabulous but leaves you gasping. Now I’m in for the long haul! I will definitely be reading the next book.
Overall, I really liked this story. It was haunting, slightly dark and convincing. A definite recommendation as far as I’m concerned.
Song Choice:
Lady Antebellum- Just A Kiss
A special “Thank You” to Netgalley and Disney-Hyperion for the opportunity to read this advanced copy.
How far would you go for love? To save a soul? To be with your soul mate for eternity? Life Eternal is the 2nd book in the Dead Beautiful series. I will admit at the beginning I wasn’t totally convinced and partly due to lingering thoughts of another book recently read. Once I was able to open up completely to the story, I found myself fascinated. What took me so long! I love when a story has mystery and unexpected twists. There were moments in the book where I realized I had blurry wet eyes. It really has the properties to sweep you up and pull you in and that’s exactly what Life Eternal has done to me.
Favorite Quote:
“Who is he?” Noah said. “What’s so great about him?” I felt his eyes on me, pleading me to tell him something. But what could I say? I didn’t know where love came from or why it attached itself to some people and not others. Despite everything had happened with Dante, I couldn’t bring myself to leave him behind. “Do you believe in soul mates?” I whispered. “You mean a human who has the soul of an Undead?” “No. The idea of a soul mate. That there’s only one person that’s really right for you in this world.” I could hear Noah breathing as he thought. “No.” “Why?” “Because it gives us no choice. It means that some cosmic force has already chosen the person I’m supposed to love. But that’s not how it works. I don’t want to be with someone who completes my soul; I want someone who will open it. I want to be able to choose.”
Blurb:
Renée Winters has changed. When she looks in the mirror, a beautiful girl with an older, sadder face stares back. Her condition has doctors mystified, but Renée can never reveal the truth: she died last May, and was brought back to life by the kiss of her Undead soul mate, Dante Berlin.
Now, her separation from Dante becomes almost unbearable. His second life is close to an end, and each passing day means one less that she will spend with the boy who shares her soul.
Just when Renée has almost given up hope, she learns of the Nine Sisters—brilliant scholars who, according to legend, found a way to cheat death. She can’t shake the feeling that they are somehow connected to her dreams, strange visions that hint at a discovery so powerful, and so dangerous, that some will stop at nothing to protect it.
Renée thought she knew the truth about life and death. But there is a secret woven through history that holds the only hope for Dante and Renée. Unless they find answers soon, their time together is doomed to be cut short.
My heart went out to Renee. She’s lost so much and too many people she loves. When her grandfather sends her to Montreal, Canada to attend Lycee St. Clement, Gottfried’s sister school, I just really felt her loneliness and the longing to be with Dante. Now she’s having these weird visions or dreams and she can’t quite make out the reason for them or why she is having them. I became suspicious of all the characters in this book because I never knew who had an agenda or what their motives were.
Renee is like a virus among the students there. They think she is a freak and say she is immortal, but she does develop new friendships eventually, and they prove to be helpful, useful and a little more. Of course there has to be the snotty little bitch that everyone just despises and hates in the story as well. Clementine holds nothing back and makes life difficult for Renee.
There is so much information in this book. Even if you haven’t read the 1st book, Dead Beautiful; the author does a fabulous job of filling in bits and pieces of the story so you don’t feel lost and out of sorts. There were a few spots that I got caught up on with a slight confusion but it quickly became clear and I just kept reading on. Beware of the ending! It’s fabulous but leaves you gasping. Now I’m in for the long haul! I will definitely be reading the next book.
Overall, I really liked this story. It was haunting, slightly dark and convincing. A definite recommendation as far as I’m concerned.
Song Choice:
Lady Antebellum- Just A Kiss
A special “Thank You” to Netgalley and Disney-Hyperion for the opportunity to read this advanced copy.
jennifervu's review
2.0
(Official rating: 2.5 stars)
This book was very disappointing. Honestly, NOTHING happened!!! Really, there was no action. No suspense. Nothing. Most of the book was of her getting her visions. Come on!
And what is really sad is that she was unfaithful to Dante. Come on! They're soul mates!! He's sacrificed so much for her but she had to doubt his intentions and fall for Noah. Stupid Noah. I didn't even see the connection between them.
This book was very disappointing. Honestly, NOTHING happened!!! Really, there was no action. No suspense. Nothing. Most of the book was of her getting her visions. Come on!
And what is really sad is that she was unfaithful to Dante. Come on! They're soul mates!! He's sacrificed so much for her but she had to doubt his intentions and fall for Noah. Stupid Noah. I didn't even see the connection between them.
caitlin_bparsley's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
bexsbookshelves1's review
5.0
This review and more can be found at:
Reading Under the Covers
I was an absolute fan of the first book in this series and I can’t say I am disappointed in this book, well maybe a small bit.
Where the hell was Dante during this book?
Yeah I get it, he’s being “hunted” but I am incredibly disappointed!!!
He was barely in this book and when he was I was desperately wanting more. I didn’t like how he was keeping secrets from Renée. Yes I get it for her own safety but clearly no one seemed to be looking for him.
We follow Renée as she starts yet another school but this time training to be a Monitor. I liked these part of the books. I love learning more and more about Monitors, what it means and what it takes to be a monitor. It was interesting and was interesting to learn that you can be a “type” of Monitor.
You give us new characters and leave us with yet another cliff hanger. What the hell? Is Noah okay?
It was a good sequel but it just left me with more and more questions that I just need answering.
I feel like this book was very fast paced and it just felt like a filler but by no means does that mean it wasn’t good. It was, maybe just maybe it might have been even better then the first one.
Reading Under the Covers
I was an absolute fan of the first book in this series and I can’t say I am disappointed in this book, well maybe a small bit.
Where the hell was Dante during this book?
Yeah I get it, he’s being “hunted” but I am incredibly disappointed!!!
He was barely in this book and when he was I was desperately wanting more. I didn’t like how he was keeping secrets from Renée. Yes I get it for her own safety but clearly no one seemed to be looking for him.
We follow Renée as she starts yet another school but this time training to be a Monitor. I liked these part of the books. I love learning more and more about Monitors, what it means and what it takes to be a monitor. It was interesting and was interesting to learn that you can be a “type” of Monitor.
You give us new characters and leave us with yet another cliff hanger. What the hell? Is Noah okay?
It was a good sequel but it just left me with more and more questions that I just need answering.
I feel like this book was very fast paced and it just felt like a filler but by no means does that mean it wasn’t good. It was, maybe just maybe it might have been even better then the first one.
cupcakegirly's review
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Disney-Hyperion for the opportunity to read and review this ARC. This is book 2 in the Dead Beautiful series and while I'm still not a fan of the Undead/Zombie world, I have to say I did enjoy the action and adventure in this one.
At the end of book 1, Renee and Dante (take second w/your thoughts...Dante...) have become "soul mates" but in order to keep her safe, he leaves her which is of course, how you prove to someone that you want to spend forever with them, right? In his defense, he IS trying to keep her safe while he looks for a way for them to be together.
There's a new school, with new friends and rivals as well as a new mystery to solve that could result in Renee and Dante finally being able to be together. There's also a new guy, Noah, to complicate things for Renee and put her relationship with Dante to the test. Not only is Noah a Monitor (and a cute one too) he's interested in helping her solve the mystery of the strange visions she's been having. (He likes girls who like action and adventure. If I wasn't married, I'm pretty sure I'd be a candidate for Noah's dream girl.) Did I mention that Noah happens to be the boyfriend of Renee's latest rival, Clementine? Yeah, that makes things kinda interesting too. This sends them on an adventure that will not only challenge their skills as Monitors but will make them question all they've believed to be true about the history of the Undead right up to the heart racing end.
Let's not forget about Dante (as.if.) while we don't get to see him as much as we did in book 1, he's still around. Whenever he does show up, he tells Renee that he's been doing things to help "them" and she needs to trust him. He's constantly leaving her secret love messages (in Latin no less!) that only she can read but when her visions begin to take a dark turn, she starts to doubt him, their relationship and their love. (While reading these parts, I wanted to shake her and say, "Helleew Renee! Seriously?! This is Dante we're talking about! Dante!" This is hard to do with fictitious characters, and I'm prett-y sure my neighbors would think I'd gone off the deep end considering I was on my deck at the time.)
The ending had my heart pounding and I was happily discontent. Why? Because I realized there will be another book that I have to now wait for and I'm not the most patient person. I need to know what happens NOW! NOW! NOW! See? Not patient.
At the end of book 1, Renee and Dante (take second w/your thoughts...Dante...) have become "soul mates" but in order to keep her safe, he leaves her which is of course, how you prove to someone that you want to spend forever with them, right? In his defense, he IS trying to keep her safe while he looks for a way for them to be together.
There's a new school, with new friends and rivals as well as a new mystery to solve that could result in Renee and Dante finally being able to be together. There's also a new guy, Noah, to complicate things for Renee and put her relationship with Dante to the test. Not only is Noah a Monitor (and a cute one too) he's interested in helping her solve the mystery of the strange visions she's been having. (He likes girls who like action and adventure. If I wasn't married, I'm pretty sure I'd be a candidate for Noah's dream girl.) Did I mention that Noah happens to be the boyfriend of Renee's latest rival, Clementine? Yeah, that makes things kinda interesting too. This sends them on an adventure that will not only challenge their skills as Monitors but will make them question all they've believed to be true about the history of the Undead right up to the heart racing end.
Let's not forget about Dante (as.if.) while we don't get to see him as much as we did in book 1, he's still around. Whenever he does show up, he tells Renee that he's been doing things to help "them" and she needs to trust him. He's constantly leaving her secret love messages (in Latin no less!) that only she can read but when her visions begin to take a dark turn, she starts to doubt him, their relationship and their love. (While reading these parts, I wanted to shake her and say, "Helleew Renee! Seriously?! This is Dante we're talking about! Dante!" This is hard to do with fictitious characters, and I'm prett-y sure my neighbors would think I'd gone off the deep end considering I was on my deck at the time.)
The ending had my heart pounding and I was happily discontent. Why? Because I realized there will be another book that I have to now wait for and I'm not the most patient person. I need to know what happens NOW! NOW! NOW! See? Not patient.
kri_29's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
dlpeterson's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
maestrocp's review
3.0
UNBELIEVABLE
Woon has gave a whole new definition to "Kiss of death" and "soul mates" in Dead Beautiful and in Life Eternal she turns the concept of eternal love on it's head. There are extreme lengths that one will go to for the one they love, extreme lengths for the undead to feel, to live again. It's a deadly secret that Renee's parents were tracking down before they were hunted down and left for dead in the woods. The same secret that killed her favourite teacher and her best friends mother. They're coming for Renee and this time Dante can't be there always to save her.
Relocated to a new school for Monitors Renee is the talk of the town as the girl who survived the kiss of death--they suspect now she's an immortal being, but the truth is, they don't know the truth about Dante--they can't or else their first instinct will be to bury him. I enjoyed this sequel because we got some time away from Dante. Renee got to grow on her own, create a new cast of friends and start her individual journey and the space also gave her time to contemplate a life without Dante, for a moment she truly considered it. Not in a cliched heart wrenching way, but with a clear perspective that honestly asked the question, "what if?" I enjoyed the scene change greatly. Canadian Soil! in YA! extremely refreshing!! One does get tired of Maine, don't you think?
If you enjoyed Dead Beautiful this sequel will not disappoint. I cannot wait to see how this tale wraps up!!!
Woon has gave a whole new definition to "Kiss of death" and "soul mates" in Dead Beautiful and in Life Eternal she turns the concept of eternal love on it's head. There are extreme lengths that one will go to for the one they love, extreme lengths for the undead to feel, to live again. It's a deadly secret that Renee's parents were tracking down before they were hunted down and left for dead in the woods. The same secret that killed her favourite teacher and her best friends mother. They're coming for Renee and this time Dante can't be there always to save her.
Relocated to a new school for Monitors Renee is the talk of the town as the girl who survived the kiss of death--they suspect now she's an immortal being, but the truth is, they don't know the truth about Dante--they can't or else their first instinct will be to bury him. I enjoyed this sequel because we got some time away from Dante. Renee got to grow on her own, create a new cast of friends and start her individual journey and the space also gave her time to contemplate a life without Dante, for a moment she truly considered it. Not in a cliched heart wrenching way, but with a clear perspective that honestly asked the question, "what if?" I enjoyed the scene change greatly. Canadian Soil! in YA! extremely refreshing!! One does get tired of Maine, don't you think?
If you enjoyed Dead Beautiful this sequel will not disappoint. I cannot wait to see how this tale wraps up!!!