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bookly68's review against another edition
5.0
I’m numb…completely numb. This was a massive roller coaster ride that didn’t end on an upbeat, plus it’s definitely a cliffhanger. Tijan can really write them. But I hope I don’t have to wait too long for the next book, because if I have to reread this one I’m going to need a tranquilizer to get through it.
rosegardenofbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
lmrivas54's review against another edition
5.0
Wow, just wow! Addictive and unputdownable, this book kept me locked reading until the end. If you think the first installment in this series was fantastic, you haven’t seen nothing yet! There’s a constant menacing thrum all through the book, and it’s like a countdown to the moment when Bastian Calhoun makes his lethal move.
Kash is running against the clock, he’s rushing to keep ahead of his grandfather and his evil intention of destroying Kash and all he loves, especially Bailey. While we are enjoying Kash and Bailey’s romance, at the same time we are dealing with the suspense of what will happen and it makes for some addictive reading.
Bailey starts her first graduate year in Hawkins University but she’s not the same person she was when she applied. She was planning to assist as a nobody with a special brain, but now she’s Peter Francis’ daughter and Kash Colello’s girlfriend. Everyone’s sights are upon her, she needs to be surrounded by bodyguards and her cohorts in the IT department either look at her in suspicion or in jealousy. They all think she’s here because of her father.
In the home front, there are changes now that Quinn is in jail for trying to kidnap and murder Bailey. Everyone is dealing with the aftershocks and there are new nuances in the Francis household. Bailey loves her siblings completely and it’s lovely to see her interactions with them. I loved Matt Francis’ character arc in this book; in the first installment he was an immature selfish jerk, and now I loved how much he does for his sister. Truly, the characters are fascinating and some of them, like Melissa, enchanting. I loved that the author feeds the suspense in small shots while she charms us with Bailey’s life and her developing world. The pace was perfect, not too fast and not too slow although sometimes I was so desperate to find out what happens that I was guilty of skipping ahead! That’s how fascinating the book is. It’s intense, emotional, thrilling, angsty and funny in the right moments. I loved Bailey’s brain, her quirky personality, loved Kash’s intensity and alpha person, loved Matt’s imperfections that still have some growing up to do. Really, what’s not to love in this book?
We came from a cliffhanger in the first book, and then we are subjected to another cliffhanger with a huge bang. I can’t believe we still have to wait for another installment but at the same time I’m glad we have more Kash and Bailey to wait for. Awesome!
Kash is running against the clock, he’s rushing to keep ahead of his grandfather and his evil intention of destroying Kash and all he loves, especially Bailey. While we are enjoying Kash and Bailey’s romance, at the same time we are dealing with the suspense of what will happen and it makes for some addictive reading.
Bailey starts her first graduate year in Hawkins University but she’s not the same person she was when she applied. She was planning to assist as a nobody with a special brain, but now she’s Peter Francis’ daughter and Kash Colello’s girlfriend. Everyone’s sights are upon her, she needs to be surrounded by bodyguards and her cohorts in the IT department either look at her in suspicion or in jealousy. They all think she’s here because of her father.
In the home front, there are changes now that Quinn is in jail for trying to kidnap and murder Bailey. Everyone is dealing with the aftershocks and there are new nuances in the Francis household. Bailey loves her siblings completely and it’s lovely to see her interactions with them. I loved Matt Francis’ character arc in this book; in the first installment he was an immature selfish jerk, and now I loved how much he does for his sister. Truly, the characters are fascinating and some of them, like Melissa, enchanting. I loved that the author feeds the suspense in small shots while she charms us with Bailey’s life and her developing world. The pace was perfect, not too fast and not too slow although sometimes I was so desperate to find out what happens that I was guilty of skipping ahead! That’s how fascinating the book is. It’s intense, emotional, thrilling, angsty and funny in the right moments. I loved Bailey’s brain, her quirky personality, loved Kash’s intensity and alpha person, loved Matt’s imperfections that still have some growing up to do. Really, what’s not to love in this book?
We came from a cliffhanger in the first book, and then we are subjected to another cliffhanger with a huge bang. I can’t believe we still have to wait for another installment but at the same time I’m glad we have more Kash and Bailey to wait for. Awesome!
booklovershangout's review against another edition
4.0
What a continuation, and I am still looking forward to more! I am loving this story. The suspense. The emotion. The romance. It is all perfectly balanced and I could not put this book down. Tijan has me completely captivated and dying to read more of these characters. I can't wait to see what she has in store for us next!
kjci's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.75
Good continuation. I did notice a lot of (insignificant to the overall story) contradictions. Male was sitting with his head in his hands... male continued pacing.. type mistakes
I enjoyed the story.
I enjoyed the story.
sabriiozzo's review against another edition
3.0
This series feels different from other books from Tijan… I just keep reading because of Kash… I’ll read the next one to see what happens but I’m not enjoying it so much!
patticorrea_ecbc's review against another edition
5.0
Whoo Hoo!! The Damaged picks up where The Insiders left off. Such an amazing story!! Cannot wait for book 3.
elcanaldevenecia's review against another edition
4.0
Every time you think the story can't surprise you anymore, Tijan pulls out her hidden weapons and shakes you up.
The Damaged is the second installment of The Insiders. And you can't stop reading because you want to find out all the secrets. Bailey's life is no longer the same, her heart is busy, her family is grown and she has a chance to prove what she's made of, while new enemies stalk her days.
Not only do I love reading about the main couple, but their relationship with their family and togetherness is what I love the most. My heart widens and I feel so proud of the woman Bailey is becoming. It is so admirable that she is standing up for herself and cultivating her talents.
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The Damaged is the second installment of The Insiders. And you can't stop reading because you want to find out all the secrets. Bailey's life is no longer the same, her heart is busy, her family is grown and she has a chance to prove what she's made of, while new enemies stalk her days.
Not only do I love reading about the main couple, but their relationship with their family and togetherness is what I love the most. My heart widens and I feel so proud of the woman Bailey is becoming. It is so admirable that she is standing up for herself and cultivating her talents.
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