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hanneke22's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Not as exciting as the first book, but I still liked it
3,75 ⭐️
3,75 ⭐️
agroshek's review
5.0
I was skeptical with its rather slow start, but this book turned out great. Can't wait to continue the series!!
lorilaws's review
4.0
Wow! Beautiful Darkness, right? We are all so excited to get back to Gatlin and get back into Ethan and Lina's lives! As we very well should be because, Beautiful Creatures was an amazing book! But are you really ready? Things are not Happily Ever After in Gatlin. No, I think are very unhappy and they might get worse.
In the much anticipated sequel to Beautiful Creatures, Kami and Margaret do not disappoint. We don't miss a beat getting back into the action and mystery. Ethan is definitely going through some hard times in this book. I don't want to say too much or give anything away. I'll just say that Ethan is growing as a character and I'm so happy that he is a little relentless.
We were introduced to some new characters and we got to learn more about some of the characters from the first book. I love Link! He makes me giggle. I also loved the new character, Liv....I liked her so much that I was rooting for her at times...Lena has some issues in this book. Some major issues. Sometimes her issues were so well played out that I didn't understand why Ethan was still trying! But that's all I'm going to say! You just have to read it!
In Beautiful Creatures, the town that Ethan grew up in, Gatlin, played a huge role. You could almost say that it was a character too. In this book, Gatlin takes a backseat ride as we learn more about the Caster world and the Caster tunnels. I'm in love with the Caster world! Kami and Margaret have created a magical mystical fantasy world that is sometimes a little scary but most of the time it's just incredible!
Overall, Beautiful Darkness was a great sequel. Sometimes I felt the pacing was a little slow but that is a very very minor complaint because the story itself is wonderful and I cannot wait for the next book!
In the much anticipated sequel to Beautiful Creatures, Kami and Margaret do not disappoint. We don't miss a beat getting back into the action and mystery. Ethan is definitely going through some hard times in this book. I don't want to say too much or give anything away. I'll just say that Ethan is growing as a character and I'm so happy that he is a little relentless.
We were introduced to some new characters and we got to learn more about some of the characters from the first book. I love Link! He makes me giggle. I also loved the new character, Liv....I liked her so much that I was rooting for her at times...Lena has some issues in this book. Some major issues. Sometimes her issues were so well played out that I didn't understand why Ethan was still trying! But that's all I'm going to say! You just have to read it!
In Beautiful Creatures, the town that Ethan grew up in, Gatlin, played a huge role. You could almost say that it was a character too. In this book, Gatlin takes a backseat ride as we learn more about the Caster world and the Caster tunnels. I'm in love with the Caster world! Kami and Margaret have created a magical mystical fantasy world that is sometimes a little scary but most of the time it's just incredible!
Overall, Beautiful Darkness was a great sequel. Sometimes I felt the pacing was a little slow but that is a very very minor complaint because the story itself is wonderful and I cannot wait for the next book!
hannahjoe05's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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? Yes
3.0
sarak18's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
This book was a wild ride, kudos to the person who voiced the audiobook.
sharonsm_28's review against another edition
5.0
I really liked this book!! I took my time with this book and I believe it was worth as there were some parts that I thought were lagging but it picked up near the end and it was a great read! I was not expecting that ending...that's why I gave 5 stars!!! The ending made the book worth the 5 star rating!!!
shubba_the_emo_reader's review against another edition
4.0
4.5stars
I had been waiting on this book all year since I first finished Beautiful Creatures, having been sucked into the world of the Casters I couldn't wait. Beautiful Darkness is a worthy sequel and takes the readers on a deeper journey through the world of the Casters.
Beautiful Darkness is a bit slow to start about at about 150 pages into the book I couldnt put it down. I was gripped and turning the pages with excitement to find out what was going to happen next. In this installement I felt like is was really Ethans story. We don't really see alot of Lena (which for me is a good thing I don't really like her) Ethan has grown from the last book and matured alot throughout this installement. We also get introduced to new characters like Liv (Olivia) the "Marian Junior" according to Link. Aswell as new we see the return of some of our favourite characters from Beautiful Creatures like for me Ridley I just love her lol.
The Caster Chronicles really is refreshing, not a vampire or werewolf or angel in sight. There isn't enough books out there like these books. They are unique and exciting, full of twists and turns you don't see coming. So if you haven't read these yet get right on it you will not be disappointment.
Well done Kami and Margaret from producing another great read and I look forward to the next one.
I had been waiting on this book all year since I first finished Beautiful Creatures, having been sucked into the world of the Casters I couldn't wait. Beautiful Darkness is a worthy sequel and takes the readers on a deeper journey through the world of the Casters.
Beautiful Darkness is a bit slow to start about at about 150 pages into the book I couldnt put it down. I was gripped and turning the pages with excitement to find out what was going to happen next. In this installement I felt like is was really Ethans story. We don't really see alot of Lena (which for me is a good thing I don't really like her) Ethan has grown from the last book and matured alot throughout this installement. We also get introduced to new characters like Liv (Olivia) the "Marian Junior" according to Link. Aswell as new we see the return of some of our favourite characters from Beautiful Creatures like for me Ridley I just love her lol.
The Caster Chronicles really is refreshing, not a vampire or werewolf or angel in sight. There isn't enough books out there like these books. They are unique and exciting, full of twists and turns you don't see coming. So if you haven't read these yet get right on it you will not be disappointment.
Well done Kami and Margaret from producing another great read and I look forward to the next one.
edengrove's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rouselle's review against another edition
2.0
The story dragged on and on, so confusing and disorienting as The Tunnels themselves. It only got interesting in the last hundred pages or so. And Ethan Wate as a Waywarder did not at all impress.
darlingqod's review against another edition
3.0
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review link: http://allegiante.blogspot.com/2013/09/beautiful-darkness-review.html
review link: http://allegiante.blogspot.com/2013/09/beautiful-darkness-review.html