Torment by Lauren Kate

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This is the 2nd book in the Fallen series.  Both books are good.  Daniel and Luce are star-crossed lovers who have been together over many generations.  Neither is completely human and they are both trying to do what is good and right in a war that neither has control of.  This story delves deeper into their past and delivers hard core on romance and the torment of not knowing where you stand with the one you love. 

I like this series.  Luce continues to be a kick ass heroin who doesn’t sit around waiting to be rescued.  The new school was a little blah for me, but I liked the new characters and Luce’s growing abilities.  I can’t wait to see what happens next.  I just hope that there is an end to this story before it gets stale.  I think I can hold on for 2 or 3 more books.  The series is fun, no bad language, and keeps the romance to some serious making out.  It’s a must read for Twilight fans.  (The writing and plot are way better than Twilight.)

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Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick

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Did you read Hush, Hush?  If not read it now.  I can wait.  Ok, now read Crescendo.  This is the sequel to Hush, Hush.  Nora and Patch are back.  Will undying, inhuman love survival the wrath of Archangels and Nephilim?  Read it and find out.

I loved Hush, Hush because Nora was such a strong female character and she went with her gut when she thought things where not right with Patch.  The sequel has Nora acting a little crazy, and Patch is off doing things he should not be.  The amount of action in the story is great but some of the twists seemed a little soap opera-esk. The ending is amazing and had me squealing out loud.  Overall I liked the story and I want to know what happens next.  I hope the next book come out soon, and wraps up the story.  Now that we know Patch’s real name all we need to do is figure out who Nora really is and how she will be able to decide the fate of Heaven and Hell.  

Fallen by Lauren Kate

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Luce is a good girl who has ended up in reform school because of the unexplained death of a boy she was last seen with.  When she enters this new school she is surprised to make new friends and meet Daniel.  He is a sexy and exciting guy who seems to hate her on sight.  Luce knows she should stay away from him, especially since he doesn’t seem to like her, but she is drawn to him.  Why can’t she just date Cam, the guy who gives her presents and is kind to her?  When the strange shadows she has been seeing all her life start to converge over her school and another boy dies, Luce starts to suspect that something beyond her control is happening.  Is there anything she can do? 

Twilight read alike alert. 

How is it like Twilight?

1. Pretty girl out of her element in a new school.  (check)
2. Mysterious, sexy guy that seems to despise aforementioned girl.  (check)
3. Mysterious attraction to guy to spite the fact he seems to loath girl. (check)
4. Epic romance that is never quite fulfilled. (check)

This book has everything you liked about Twilight, but does it better.  No vampires here, but there are fantastical creatures and an amazing romantic adventure.  The story is more realistic and at the same time full of religious mythology.  Don’t roll your eyes over the religious stuff.  (That’s what the main character does.)  The story won’t beat you over the head with it; there is just enough religious mythology to keep the story going.  This is a must read if you like Twilight, the House of Night Series, or Hush, Hush.  

 

Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

House of Night Series by P.C. Cast

Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

The Prophecy by Dawn Miller

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          Five friends, who all live in different places come together to fight the evil forces threatening humans. Seven years earlier the friends where only twelve years old and they fought something that they can’t remember. Now they are all nineteen and whatever they faced all those years ago is after them once again. It seems these kids among everyone on earth can see the angels. They alone have the power to face what's coming.

         It sounds great. I was hooked from the minute I saw the cover. I opened the book and … was let down. The story is disjointed and pacing is off. It’s told in the alternating voice of the characters, but sometimes it’s told in their journals and sometimes in a first person narrative. Sometimes the story moves fast with quick action; other times it moves painfully slow. The characters don’t read true as teens, and the dialogue seems forced. Some may like this book, but I don’t recommend it. If you are looking for a story about a band of friends who fight an ancient evil when they are kids, and then regroup years later to finish the fight I recommend reading Stephen King’s IT instead.