The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
jennifermreads's review against another edition
4.0
I downloaded this ebook for a trip just because it was available and I remembered enjoying the first installment in the series. I am thoroughly engrossed in their world now and have already placed the 3rd book on hold. The only thing that will prevent me from starting it tonight is that another book I have has a hold on it and I know that I should/must read it and get it on to the next excited reader.
The clothes, the society, the rigid manners (at least in appearance if not practice) all make this series utterly beautiful. Sigh … if only I could combine the freedom & strength of women today with the gorgeous clothes and fantastic parties of yesterday.
The clothes, the society, the rigid manners (at least in appearance if not practice) all make this series utterly beautiful. Sigh … if only I could combine the freedom & strength of women today with the gorgeous clothes and fantastic parties of yesterday.
catiebug's review
4.0
So I loved this book but not as much as I loved The Luxe. There was definitely a lot to keep you wondering, but Rumors was a bit more predictable.
I loved being able to see how Elizabeth and Will were living in California and seeing how her "death" affected everyone back in New York. I'm still totally in love with her character because she mostly goes with the flow of things, but she also does what she wants also. It's kind of cute how she seems to want to rebel but still plays by the rules. Almost like someone who thinks breaking the teachers pencil is extremely bad.
Henry changed so much in this book from how he was in the first and I think a lot of that has to do with Diana. He wasn't my favorite in The Luxe, but I love how he stopped putting up this cool guy front and showed who he really was. People expected him to be upset about Elizabeth's death, but he didn't seen like it would really bother him and it would just be an act, but it really did get to him.
I still really don't like Penelope at all and now I don't like Lina because she has grown to be too much like Penelope. I just hate how they both are so full of themselves and they're both pretenders and fakes. However, they do make the story more interesting and I don't think there would be much to it if they weren't the way they are.
I'm totally disappointed with the ending though. It's not that it was bad, I just wish it wouldn't have ended that way. I hope that things end up working out and it ends up being one of those things where they lead you to believe it's true but in the next book, it turns out to not be. It's really hard to give my opinion on it because I don't want to give away any spoilers because you definitely don't expect this to happen. I can't wait to see where the story goes from here.
I love this cover. I love the cover of The Luxe more but this one is still beautiful. And I think I'm starting to see that the first one it was suppose to be Elizabeth and I think this is suppose to be Penelope. I guess the other two will be Lina and Diana. It may not be, but they way they are described, it seems as though it fits.
I loved being able to see how Elizabeth and Will were living in California and seeing how her "death" affected everyone back in New York. I'm still totally in love with her character because she mostly goes with the flow of things, but she also does what she wants also. It's kind of cute how she seems to want to rebel but still plays by the rules. Almost like someone who thinks breaking the teachers pencil is extremely bad.
Henry changed so much in this book from how he was in the first and I think a lot of that has to do with Diana. He wasn't my favorite in The Luxe, but I love how he stopped putting up this cool guy front and showed who he really was. People expected him to be upset about Elizabeth's death, but he didn't seen like it would really bother him and it would just be an act, but it really did get to him.
I still really don't like Penelope at all and now I don't like Lina because she has grown to be too much like Penelope. I just hate how they both are so full of themselves and they're both pretenders and fakes. However, they do make the story more interesting and I don't think there would be much to it if they weren't the way they are.
I'm totally disappointed with the ending though. It's not that it was bad, I just wish it wouldn't have ended that way. I hope that things end up working out and it ends up being one of those things where they lead you to believe it's true but in the next book, it turns out to not be. It's really hard to give my opinion on it because I don't want to give away any spoilers because you definitely don't expect this to happen. I can't wait to see where the story goes from here.
I love this cover. I love the cover of The Luxe more but this one is still beautiful. And I think I'm starting to see that the first one it was suppose to be Elizabeth and I think this is suppose to be Penelope. I guess the other two will be Lina and Diana. It may not be, but they way they are described, it seems as though it fits.
brendaclay's review against another edition
4.0
A fantastic continuation of the Luxe series, with a few shocking and (writing-wise) extremely brave twists. I especially loved the development of the sisters' relationship - the last scene made me want to shout, "Yeah, you don't mess with sisters!" I can't wait to get my hands on the next book!
seyoung's review against another edition
3.0
Nothing happens and then a bunch of things happen in the last 30%. Was going to give it 2 stars, but I'm intrigued by the twist/cliffhanger so it's getting 3 stars.
brittneywelch's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
glitterbomb47's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars. I compare this series to shows like The OC and Grey's Anatomy. It's stupid, but you want to keep watching. I will be reading the next in the series.
The whole "changed by love from a cad to a hero" plotline is stupid. I don't buy Henry's change for a second. I started laughing when Will got shot down at Grand Central Station. However, I was quite interested in Carolina's story line in this second novel (in the first book, I found her chapters boring). And I really, really want to see Penelope disgraced and in ruins.
The whole "changed by love from a cad to a hero" plotline is stupid. I don't buy Henry's change for a second. I started laughing when Will got shot down at Grand Central Station. However, I was quite interested in Carolina's story line in this second novel (in the first book, I found her chapters boring). And I really, really want to see Penelope disgraced and in ruins.
alex_hev's review
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Continuation of a pretty good story, can't believe the ending. I'm also surprised at Lina's rapid ascent of society, a couple people figured out who she is but are just ok with it, so things are going her way. I hope things work out well for the Hollands, something seems up with the guy helping them out.Â