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Virtue
by
Amanda Hocking (Goodreads Author)
In a world filled with magic, love might be the final answer in the eternal battle between good and evil. When Lux is tasked with retrieving the virtuous Lily for his master, his entire world is put in danger. Lux must battle goblins, demon dogs, and sea dragons to rescue the one he loves, and that's only the beginning...
Paperback, 242 pages
Published
May 30th 2011
by CreateSpace
(first published May 27th 2011)
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Although the story was good I coud not connect to it. I love Amanda's writing but this book to me did not hold my interest. To me their love interest developed way to fast I did not find it beliveable. I know it is a Fairy Tale but I guess they come off better in screen then in book. I would definetly see the movie but the book was just ok.
I was beyond excited when I heard Amanda Hocking was coming out with a new book. When she said that she had posted it to Amazon, I was checking my phone and my Kindle every half hour to see if the book had uploaded yet. But after I began reading the book, I have to say I was a bit disappointed. The idea for the plot was fantastic! How she had selected people being a certain virtue, the idea of finding your opposite (such as lust and purity falling in love) and the classic idea of good and evil f...more
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What works about this book is Amanda’s never failing imagination. She always comes up with wonderful and creative worlds. I appreciate how original the idea for this was. I also liked the ancillary characters. I thought the lead male character, lux worked as well. I think the reason everyone keeps saying this would be good for a younger audience is because a younger audience does not need the romantic relationship to be realistic. The bottom line is that it does not work. The main characters fal...more
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I'm really surprised at the low rating this book has received. I thought this was a nice, short fairy tale. I knew since the story itself was less than 200 pages that the characters wouldn't be that fully developed, and it would be pretty fast-paced, so I didn't have high expectations in that regard. Nonetheless, I was pleasantly surprised with the book. The story never dragged, and was nonstop action. While I couldn't fully connect to Lily, I still loved reading from her perspective, and loved...more
I honestly hated writing a review for this book. Although, I find no major flaw with Virtue, I really didn't feel the attachment that I normally do with Amanda Hocking's books. Perhaps, blame can be placed on myself. Ever since I heard that Virtue was being released, I have anxiously been awaiting my opportunity to read it. It is possible that my hopes were too high. Also, this book, to my knowledge, is not apart of a series or trilogy like the other books I have read of Amanda Hocking's which c...more
Amanda Hocking weaves a unique fairy tale that has elements of Snow White and the Princess Bride with Angels and Demons sewn into the story. The story drew me in and developed a fantasical world were imaginative creatures leap off the page. The story opens following Lux who is a mysterious man on a mission for an unknown creepy boss. Lilly is the Lord's daughter who stumbles upon Lux in the garden and is immediately drawn to him. They share a moment until Lily runs off and Lux is taken into the...more
I'm not sure what was up with this. I usually devour Amanda Hocking's books (I especially love the Hollowland series) but for some reason could never really fully get into this one. I mentally roll my eyes when the main couple meet at the beginning of a book and the first thing they do is inexplicably kiss because they're so attracted to each other. I love a good paranormal/sci-fi young adult book as much as the next person, but when this happens I immediately wonder what is going on. I like the...more
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Part of me feels guilty for giving this book such a low rating, but the holder of a BA degree in writing feels differently. A LOT differently. While I enjoyed this story and read through it quickly, there were several things that bothered me about it. The most glaring of these things is the overwhelming about of "telling v showing" that occurs throughout the book. As one of my favorite writing professors always said: "Don't tell me the woman walked across the street. Show it to me!"
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First, I’ve read all of Amanda Hockings books, except ‘Letters to Elise’, and I think she is a very talented author. This one is a good book, I wasn’t in love with the beginning and everything wrapped up well, but the majority of the book was fantastic. I’ve read a lot of mix reviews about this one, but I think that Ms. Hocking did a great job especially since she has so much that seems to be coming out soon. Anyway, this one is a fairy tale that determines the ultimate battle, good v. evil, I t...more
This is far more than a fairy tale. It is a story about good v evil. Angels fighting daemons (the devils servants). I usually avoid books that are like this, simply because I personally believe that the devil is a real entity & as such, not a subject to be used as light entertainment. However, I did enjoy this book, as I have every other one written by Amanda Hocking. Lux is one of the daemon's minions, whom represent each of the deadly sins. Lux is lust. His passion in life is seducing and...more
I finally finished it!
The reason I start with that is because this is the first of Amanda's novels that has taken me quite awhile to finish. I'm not sure if it is because of the length (course I'm not really sure how it compares in length to the other ones that I have read in all honesty) or if it is because of the topic but it just could not keep me interested. I kept falling asleep which could be because I haven't been getting a lot of sleep lately and I have been really stressed out at work....more
The reason I start with that is because this is the first of Amanda's novels that has taken me quite awhile to finish. I'm not sure if it is because of the length (course I'm not really sure how it compares in length to the other ones that I have read in all honesty) or if it is because of the topic but it just could not keep me interested. I kept falling asleep which could be because I haven't been getting a lot of sleep lately and I have been really stressed out at work....more
This was the first book of Amanda hocking I have read and found it enthralling. The plot was rich with imagination and creativity, beautifully written. Sometimes though I felt she could have elaborated a bit more on feelings and the scene. Then again her uncanny ability to build tension especially towards the latter part when meeting Valfore and the final battle, it was exquisite. Overall I would say this book was a huge success. The idea of the story with the virtues for good and evil of a new...more
I love Amanda Hocking but I did not like this book. The main character was boring. She had no real personality. Whenever she was told something she would just believe it. Never second guessing or trying to figure things out for herself. I never felt any connection to any of the characters. The characters fell in love to quickly, it made it unbelievable. I felt like the book ended to soon with nothing really happening. I loved the idea of this book, good vs. evil and changing your own fate but th...more
I give this about a 6.5/10. I found this a nice story, it's not very long and only took me a day to read but it a good little story that was easy to read.
Mind you it's not as good as other story's by Amanda hocking but if you like her writing than this is a good one to read, especially if your waiting on another book and want something not to long to fill in the time. Don't expect to be awed by this book but it is fairly good in my opinion.
I liked how it switched between characters and I liked t...more
Mind you it's not as good as other story's by Amanda hocking but if you like her writing than this is a good one to read, especially if your waiting on another book and want something not to long to fill in the time. Don't expect to be awed by this book but it is fairly good in my opinion.
I liked how it switched between characters and I liked t...more
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I was a little afraid to read this book based on the reviews. I love Amanda Hocking, but I didn't want a bad book to ruin it for me. Know what I mean?
However, I really enjoyed it. It was a light, refreshing read with a little suspense, which suits me just fine. The romance part was a little quick to be believable, but that didn't really bother me (after all, I love Twilight!). Other than that, I can find no flaw in this story.
Thank you Ms. Hocking for another fabulous book! I can't wait to rea...more
However, I really enjoyed it. It was a light, refreshing read with a little suspense, which suits me just fine. The romance part was a little quick to be believable, but that didn't really bother me (after all, I love Twilight!). Other than that, I can find no flaw in this story.
Thank you Ms. Hocking for another fabulous book! I can't wait to rea...more
This book is a very easy read and for what it is, a fairy tale, the story was good. I’ve read a few review that didn’t think Virtue was good and falls short of her other books. However, if I remember correctly, this was a story she wrote when she was younger. It’s a fair tale just like Snow White or Cinderella. The story has witches, goblins, the villains the good guys. Your typical good v. evil. The story was well written and held my interest and was entertaining and I don’t think it was meant...more
What I liked:
-Wick. She was the only character in the book I really liked, and the only character I was really able to get a feeling for. I understood her dedication to Lily more than I did Lux’s dedication, and I think that made her my favorite character.
-Fairytale setting. I liked the unique little bits added to this world. The sea dragon was a nice touch, as was the river full of fish that lure their victims in by crying like babies. That was super creative and it gave the setting a more myst...more
-Wick. She was the only character in the book I really liked, and the only character I was really able to get a feeling for. I understood her dedication to Lily more than I did Lux’s dedication, and I think that made her my favorite character.
-Fairytale setting. I liked the unique little bits added to this world. The sea dragon was a nice touch, as was the river full of fish that lure their victims in by crying like babies. That was super creative and it gave the setting a more myst...more
Sep 12, 2012
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Virtue - A Fairy Tale, is one of Amanda Hocking’s self-published endeavors. As I found with all her books, this is a different and interesting story. It’s a battle between good and evil and Lily, unaware of the part she plays in this battle, is kidnapped by Valefor (the ruler of the evil side) who attempts to woo her over to his side (though the paths he tries to take are unconventional). Throw in a bit of magic and you’ve got an interesting tale.
It took me a very long time to read this book. I...more
It took me a very long time to read this book. I...more
I guess Virtue was okay.
The love story about Lux and Lily was predictible, shallow and boring. The characters seemed sketchy at best and their actions lacked logical motivation.
Lux is sent to kidnap Lily, the stepdaughter of some evil witch. Instead of bringing her to his master like he should have, though, Lux decides to drop Lily off in the "dangerous" Necrosilvam forest. Then he goes off somewhere and talks to some people. Meanwhile, Lily gets to know the scary things living in the Necrosilva...more
The love story about Lux and Lily was predictible, shallow and boring. The characters seemed sketchy at best and their actions lacked logical motivation.
Lux is sent to kidnap Lily, the stepdaughter of some evil witch. Instead of bringing her to his master like he should have, though, Lux decides to drop Lily off in the "dangerous" Necrosilvam forest. Then he goes off somewhere and talks to some people. Meanwhile, Lily gets to know the scary things living in the Necrosilva...more
I was having one of those weekends where I was super busy and didn't want to get into a long book I wouldn't be able to sit and enjoy for a long period of time. So, I bought Virtue by Amanda Hocking to read. I had heard it was a quick little read that was very enjoyable and as I've said before, (and maybe even gotten a little preachy on the subject) I love Amanda Hocking's work.
This book follows the story of Lux and Lily. Lux must steal Lily from her castle home for his master, even though he h...more
This book follows the story of Lux and Lily. Lux must steal Lily from her castle home for his master, even though he h...more
Hmmm, I don't know how to write about this book. First with the positives. I found the plot good & the ending unexpected. Of course I predicted that good will conquer evil but I thought there will be a fight & not love vanquishing all evil. Now with the negatives. The characters were poorly developed. The only character that had an inkling of a background was Lux. The beginning was so stupid, it almost made me want to drop the book. I mean, seriously,? In the period of half an hour, the...more
In a world filled with magic, love might be the final answer in the eternal battle between good and evil. When Lux is tasked with retrieving the virtuous Lily for his master, his entire world is put in jeopardy. Lux must battle goblins, demon dogs, and sea dragons to rescue the one he loves, and that's only the beginning of what he must face...
Virtue is a fairy tale for young adults with action, suspense, and romance. It contains mild language and some suggestive dialogue. Recommended ages 14 an...more
Virtue is a fairy tale for young adults with action, suspense, and romance. It contains mild language and some suggestive dialogue. Recommended ages 14 an...more
I enjoyed this little fairy tale-esque story. It's obviously written by someone who loves movies like Labyrinth and the Princess Bride as it has a similar sort of feel to it and it pushed a lot of the same buttons for me. Is the love story "believable"? Not really, but to me that's not the point of this kind of story. Is the love story in the Princess Bride believable? Not really, but you go with it because that's the kind of story it is. Lux, the "hero" of this story, is an interesting characte...more
I had been really excited for this book to come out and bought it that day with plans to read it after I was done with what I was currently reading. In the mean time I had read some reviews and it gave me mixed feelings about reading it. Of course I would eventually. Needing a break from all the murder and horror books I have been reading, I went ahead and gave it a chance. Virtue is, as the author describes it, a fairy tale. The balance of good vs evil is on the brink of being upset, with evil...more
I truly enjoy reading books by Amanda Hocking and "Virtue" is no exception. Ms. Hocking describes this book as a fairy tale and that is truly an accurate description.
Virtue is a story about good vs. evil. In this world God made the earth and has agreed to a contest of sorts with the devil. Each side will battle it out to determine who ultimately will obtain control of this dominion. Humans and demons are the pons in this game. Lily's father and stepmother are hosting an anniversary party at thei...more
Virtue is a story about good vs. evil. In this world God made the earth and has agreed to a contest of sorts with the devil. Each side will battle it out to determine who ultimately will obtain control of this dominion. Humans and demons are the pons in this game. Lily's father and stepmother are hosting an anniversary party at thei...more
I liked this, it was interesting. I really liked the concept behind the plot, namely the struggle between the sins and virtues. And I liked the Snow White hint at the beginning. But I have to agree with other reviewers that the characters weren't as compelling as they could have been. I didn't really like Lily at all, and Lux was interesting but in the end I didn't really care too much about him. I'll say this though, the plot really kept me going through the last third or so, so it was compelli...more
This wasn't my favorite Amanda Hocking book. The concept for the plot was a really great idea, but the whole thing felt rushed. Normally, her characters are pretty in depth, but I don't really feel like i got to know the characters of Virtue very well at all. Right around the time I felt like all the introductory details were in place and the characters were really starting to be develpoed, I looked down at my Kindle to see that I was already 80% through the book. I liked it, but didn't love it.
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“You can't let doubt or fear or guilt eat away at you. You are good and you need to remember that above all else. Love is stronger than hatred, and you are made of love.”
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“How could you do nothing to him, if you fought so hard?” she asked. “I’m lust and he’s wrath!” he yelled. “I’m a lover, he’s a fighter!” Virtue - A Fairy Tale”
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