shan198025's review against another edition
4.0
Poor Alice! I think 75% of the book it seemed like everyone was trying to get rid of her. After being the greatest thing ever that would feel horrible. I'm on pins and needles waiting to see who she ends up with and how the other one gets out of the picture. I wonder if Jack ends up finding the one made for him and she ends up with Peter.
kawc29's review against another edition
4.0
I'm pleasantly surprised as Book 2 is much improved over Book 1. As I see occur a good bit, the author finally gets their stride and their writing grows up with the story.
Fate sees Alice struggle with the events that occur and put a wrench in her plans. She also has to deal with her feelings for both Jack and Peter. Some things happen which I can't say, because spoilers. These things lead to a dangerous mission to bring Peter home and leaves many people stressed, jealous, and trying to deal with all the rule set upon them because of their lifestyle.
I really, really like the "leading man" in this series. He's just so normal. He's of course ridiculously handsome, but he just behaves like a regular guy with regular emotions. He's not overly romantic (maybe a bit more than normal guys, but not typical paranormal romance level) and he's just really great.
I'm also not one to dislike insta-love (I'm here for the fantasy people) however, I like the slow burn of this one. It's nice that it's progressing fairly normally and the forced distance is always good for brewing a love story. Of course, I'm also really happy with the heroine of the story actually picking the right guy, for now. I'm not totally convinced she won't switch allegiance, but for now she's at least on the right path and I'm not actively screaming at my book wishing she wasn't so stupid.
The characters are starting to come into their own in the series and I'm starting to really enjoy it. I'm glad I stuck with it because I've been happy with the story and I can't wait to read the rest!
Fate sees Alice struggle with the events that occur and put a wrench in her plans. She also has to deal with her feelings for both Jack and Peter. Some things happen which I can't say, because spoilers. These things lead to a dangerous mission to bring Peter home and leaves many people stressed, jealous, and trying to deal with all the rule set upon them because of their lifestyle.
I really, really like the "leading man" in this series. He's just so normal. He's of course ridiculously handsome, but he just behaves like a regular guy with regular emotions. He's not overly romantic (maybe a bit more than normal guys, but not typical paranormal romance level) and he's just really great.
I'm also not one to dislike insta-love (I'm here for the fantasy people) however, I like the slow burn of this one. It's nice that it's progressing fairly normally and the forced distance is always good for brewing a love story. Of course, I'm also really happy with the heroine of the story actually picking the right guy, for now. I'm not totally convinced she won't switch allegiance, but for now she's at least on the right path and I'm not actively screaming at my book wishing she wasn't so stupid.
The characters are starting to come into their own in the series and I'm starting to really enjoy it. I'm glad I stuck with it because I've been happy with the story and I can't wait to read the rest!
jesssika's review against another edition
4.0
The story continues and takes some crazy twists. Almost immediately I was shocked by the twist that was early on and I loved the book more because of it. I was a little sad at first but things worked out wonderfully for Alice. I have even decided to not hate Peter. My heart broke for the guy at the end of this book. I can't wait to start the next one that's out and then I will have to wait until August for the next.
There were still a fw grammatical errors more so than I find in other books. So I wish her editor or whoever would be more thorough. Still the story was great and worth the read.
There were still a fw grammatical errors more so than I find in other books. So I wish her editor or whoever would be more thorough. Still the story was great and worth the read.
constant_reader_19's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this one much better than the first. The characters and their relationships were developed more and a definite plot was established (which I didn't really find in the first book). Milo was a big part of this installment, which was awesome! Very curious where Ms. Hocking is going with respect to Alice, Jack, and Peter. I am hoping its not just a love triangle. Already downloaded book 3.
lolasreviews's review against another edition
3.0
At first I wasn't sure whether I wanted to continue reading this series. Book 1 was oké, but not great. But I was in the mood for a vampire book so I decided to continue reading this series and I am glad I did. Book 2 is better than book 1, it immediately starts with a nice and unexpected twist.
The story get's a little better and we do get to see more vampire action. Also because I already knew the characters, it was easier getting into this book. There where still parts where I thoughts the author used a bit of a funny way to describe things, but I didn't laugh out loud like in the first book. It is a quick read and the story is good, but not great and I still wanted to keep reading. The pace is most of the times pretty fast, but at some parts can be a bit too slow.
I liked seeing more of the characters and find out some big things about them in this book. Although I have to admit I still don't like the lead character, she just is a bit too whiny and feels sorry for herself a bit too often.
The ending is also just enough of a cliffhanger that I want to know what happens next. I am interested to see what happens to the characters now.
To conclude: it's a nice story,not great ,but still addictive. Book 2 is certainly better than book 1 and now I am interested to see hwat happens next. And if you are looking for a nice vampire story I would recommend this book.
The story get's a little better and we do get to see more vampire action. Also because I already knew the characters, it was easier getting into this book. There where still parts where I thoughts the author used a bit of a funny way to describe things, but I didn't laugh out loud like in the first book. It is a quick read and the story is good, but not great and I still wanted to keep reading. The pace is most of the times pretty fast, but at some parts can be a bit too slow.
I liked seeing more of the characters and find out some big things about them in this book. Although I have to admit I still don't like the lead character, she just is a bit too whiny and feels sorry for herself a bit too often.
The ending is also just enough of a cliffhanger that I want to know what happens next. I am interested to see what happens to the characters now.
To conclude: it's a nice story,not great ,but still addictive. Book 2 is certainly better than book 1 and now I am interested to see hwat happens next. And if you are looking for a nice vampire story I would recommend this book.
ahand_tocrossstheuniverse's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
As a teen, I loved Jack, but as an adult…that man is a boy and that boy is a selfish idiot.