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Showing posts with label Fallen Series. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fallen Series. Show all posts
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Review - "Passion" by Lauren Kate
Passion
(Fallen #3)
by: Lauren Kate
Publishing Date: 6/14/11
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Genre: YA
Source: Kindle Edition
Buy: Amazon or Barnes and Noble
Description:
Luce would die for Daniel.
And she has. Over and over again. Throughout time, Luce and Daniel have found each other, only to be painfully torn apart: Luce dead, Daniel left broken and alone. But perhaps it doesn’t need to be that way. . .
Luce is certain that something—or someone—in a past life can help her in her present one. So she begins the most important journey of this lifetime . . . going back eternities to witness firsthand her romances with Daniel . . . and finally unlock the key to making their love last.
Cam and the legions of angels and Outcasts are desperate to catch Luce, but none are as frantic as Daniel. He chases Luce through their shared pasts, terrified of what might happen if she rewrites history.
Because their romance for the ages could go up in flames . . . forever.
And she has. Over and over again. Throughout time, Luce and Daniel have found each other, only to be painfully torn apart: Luce dead, Daniel left broken and alone. But perhaps it doesn’t need to be that way. . .
Luce is certain that something—or someone—in a past life can help her in her present one. So she begins the most important journey of this lifetime . . . going back eternities to witness firsthand her romances with Daniel . . . and finally unlock the key to making their love last.
Cam and the legions of angels and Outcasts are desperate to catch Luce, but none are as frantic as Daniel. He chases Luce through their shared pasts, terrified of what might happen if she rewrites history.
Because their romance for the ages could go up in flames . . . forever.
My Review:
(Originally Reviewed on Mrs. Papillion aka "The Book Worm")
I don't have much to say about this book...other than I thought it was a little long and it was dragging on and on. I wasn't very fond of this book like I was the first book. The 2nd book was a little better than this one and that's not saying much. I did like going back in time and seeing Luce's past lives...but I think it was a little too much. We got to read a chapter of what Luce was doing and then we would read a small chapter of Daniel and what he was going through. Ugh...it drove me crazy. I had a hard time reading this book at times and had to put it down and step away for awhile.
I didn't like the ending either. Lauren Kate did throw me off at the ending with what happens...but I was lost for a little while with the Bill character in the story. I knew he had something up his sleeve, but I didn't expect him to turn into what he turned into.
I actually wanted to read more about Cam in this book, but didn't get that. =(
Now the cliffhanger of this book has me mad. I don't know what Lauren Kate is planning on putting the characters through, but I hope Cam and the other characters play a major role in the next book. I also hope something exciting and disastrous happens to pick up the pace in the series. I miss how the first book was. That was my fave book in the series so far. Maybe because how Daniel was in the first book and how Cam played a role too.
I'm hoping "Rapture" can capture my attention again.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Review - "Torment" by Lauren Kate
Torment
(Fallen #2)
by: Lauren Kate
Publishing Date: 9/28/10
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Genre: YA
Source: Kindle Edition (Bought)
Buy: Amazon or Barnes and Noble
Description:
Hell on earth.
That’s what it’s like for Luce to be apart from her fallen angel boyfriend, Daniel.
It took them an eternity to find one another, but now he has told her he must go away. Just long enough to hunt down the Outcasts—immortals who want to kill Luce. Daniel hides Luce at Shoreline, a school on the rocky California coast with unusually gifted students: Nephilim, the offspring of fallen angels and humans.
At Shoreline, Luce learns what the Shadows are, and how she can use them as windows to her previous lives. Yet the more Luce learns, the more she suspects that Daniel hasn’t told her everything. He’s hiding something—something dangerous.
What if Daniel’s version of the past isn’t actually true? What if Luce is really meant to be with someone else?
That’s what it’s like for Luce to be apart from her fallen angel boyfriend, Daniel.
It took them an eternity to find one another, but now he has told her he must go away. Just long enough to hunt down the Outcasts—immortals who want to kill Luce. Daniel hides Luce at Shoreline, a school on the rocky California coast with unusually gifted students: Nephilim, the offspring of fallen angels and humans.
At Shoreline, Luce learns what the Shadows are, and how she can use them as windows to her previous lives. Yet the more Luce learns, the more she suspects that Daniel hasn’t told her everything. He’s hiding something—something dangerous.
What if Daniel’s version of the past isn’t actually true? What if Luce is really meant to be with someone else?
My Review:
My thoughts on the book was kind of disappointed. Fallen was a little bit more upbeat and had me on the edge of my seat. Torment was just the opposite. I like the cliffhanger at the end though. It has me guessing on what is going to happen next to Luce and Daniel...but really I was expecting more out of this book. I was happy to a certain degree though that Luce kept putting her foot down and she wanted to find out the truth from her past. I'm also happy that she made new friends in this book. I'm upset though on that Daniel was hiding stuff from her and that Cam didn't show up much in this book. I must be into the bad boys because I loved Cam in the first book, Fallen. I'm hoping he'll show up more in the next book. I can't say I didn't like the book because I enjoyed reading more about Luce and finding out more about her past lives. I also find it interesting on how strong she has become. I give this book 3 1/2 moons. I love cliffhangers. Makes me anxious for the next book now.
I hope the next book has a little more action though and keeps you guessing. I love Luce and Daniel together...but give me more Cam too in the next book and I'll be a beyond happy reader. =)
Monday, January 30, 2012
Review - "Fallen In Love" by Lauren Kate
Fallen In Love
(Fallen #3.5)
By: Lauren Kate
Publishing Date: 1/24/12
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Source: Netgalley
Genre: YA
Genre: YA
Buy: Amazon or Barnes and Noble
Description:
What makes your heart race a little faster? Just in time for Valentine's Day, it's FALLEN IN LOVE, four wholly original new stories collected in a new novel set in the Middle Ages by Lauren Kate. FALLEN IN LOVE gives fans the much-talked about but never-revealed stories of FALLEN characters as they intertwine with the epic love story of Luce and Daniel. The stories include: Love Where You Least Expect It: The Valentine of Shelby and Miles , Love Lessons: The Valentine of Roland; Burning Love: The Valentine of Arriane; and Endless Love: The Valentine of Daniel and Lucinda.
My Review:
I was excited to read this book. I got my hands on it from Netgalley, but didn't get to read it until the day it released. Boo...I need to start reading a book from there as soon as I get it so I can review it before the book is actually released. Oh well that's what happens when you overload yourself with too many books.
This book was ALL about the first and only time Luce and Daniel spent Valentine's Day together. Sad, isn't it? Those two never get a friggin' break.
Lauren Kate took us out of Luce's head and into several other characters, finally. Yeah!!!!
We got a taste of Shelby and Miles. I adore those two. =) Finally, maybe those two will have a happily ever after and stop playing around and kiss already.
Then came Roland's own love story. Although, it ended up being a sad ending for him...but not for his love of course, since he made a serious decision. Made me love him even more. It's never easy to give up your one true love to make them happy.
What seriously threw me off, is when Lauren Kate, told Arriane's love story. Wow...wasn't expecting that, but it was really Sweet. Although, of course not another happy ending. Geez! Won't ruin it for anyone who hasn't read the book. I was actually a little upset on what happened to Arianne and her true love.
Of course, the finale of the book was Daniel and Luce spending Valentine's Day together. Sweet, beautiful and happily ever....well not really. Sorry...we all know what happens to Luce eventually in every lifetime she's ever lived except her more recent one. At least she got to spend one lovely day with the love of her life.
If you haven't read the series, you need to read it. Although, the first book is always going to be the best of the series. The 2nd and 3rd just didn't do it for me. I'm looking forward to reading "Rapture" though and you get a glimpse of the first chapter in this book. I always love sneak peeks.
I loved how Lauren flowed each short story into once. Shelby and Miles when they ran into Roland, brought on his story and then Arianne came into Roland's story. It was a great transition.
All and all...it was a short sweet read...but not exciting. It's a great Valentine's Day read, but don't think the short novellas are always happily ever afters. There's something to learn in each one.
I'm just happy to have read that Daniel and Luce finally got something happy out of the deal.
Now the countdown begins for "Rapture". Give me more Cam and I'll be a happy, giddy Book Mama. =)
This book was ALL about the first and only time Luce and Daniel spent Valentine's Day together. Sad, isn't it? Those two never get a friggin' break.
Lauren Kate took us out of Luce's head and into several other characters, finally. Yeah!!!!
We got a taste of Shelby and Miles. I adore those two. =) Finally, maybe those two will have a happily ever after and stop playing around and kiss already.
Then came Roland's own love story. Although, it ended up being a sad ending for him...but not for his love of course, since he made a serious decision. Made me love him even more. It's never easy to give up your one true love to make them happy.
What seriously threw me off, is when Lauren Kate, told Arriane's love story. Wow...wasn't expecting that, but it was really Sweet. Although, of course not another happy ending. Geez! Won't ruin it for anyone who hasn't read the book. I was actually a little upset on what happened to Arianne and her true love.
Of course, the finale of the book was Daniel and Luce spending Valentine's Day together. Sweet, beautiful and happily ever....well not really. Sorry...we all know what happens to Luce eventually in every lifetime she's ever lived except her more recent one. At least she got to spend one lovely day with the love of her life.
If you haven't read the series, you need to read it. Although, the first book is always going to be the best of the series. The 2nd and 3rd just didn't do it for me. I'm looking forward to reading "Rapture" though and you get a glimpse of the first chapter in this book. I always love sneak peeks.
I loved how Lauren flowed each short story into once. Shelby and Miles when they ran into Roland, brought on his story and then Arianne came into Roland's story. It was a great transition.
All and all...it was a short sweet read...but not exciting. It's a great Valentine's Day read, but don't think the short novellas are always happily ever afters. There's something to learn in each one.
I'm just happy to have read that Daniel and Luce finally got something happy out of the deal.
Now the countdown begins for "Rapture". Give me more Cam and I'll be a happy, giddy Book Mama. =)
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