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Echo (The Soul Seekers #2)

by Alyson Noel (Goodreads Author)

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"A rush of romance will sweep you away in this hauntingly mystical read. I'm already as addicted to Daire and Dace as I was to Ever and Damen!" –Justine magazine

She inherited a magical destiny—and a mission to stop a powerful family of dark sorcerers. She never expected to fall in love with one of them.

There’s still so much Daire Santos has to learn about being the last So...more

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Published November 13th 2012 by St. Martin's Griffin (first published November 1st 2012)

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Dec 10, 2012 Becky marked it as own

This cover is absolutely AMAZING!!

can't wait for the book to come out :D

Dace I'm officially in love with you...<3 Will you marry me?? <333

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Dec 27, 2012 Brooke rated it 5 of 5 stars

Holy Heck! What an ending! I need the next book right now!

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Mar 22, 2013 Arely rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Oh my God. Oh my God. That was literally the only thing running through my head when I finished the book. If you thought that this book was going to answer all of the questions Fated left, you were wrong. It answers a lot of those questions, but leaves countless others in its wake.
Daire is still stubborn and thick-headed, but everything she does is with good intentions. Dace does everything with good intentions too, but most of the times I wanted to beat his head and tell him that he was wrong!
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Jan 31, 2013 Lyndsey Rushby rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I really loved the first book in this series, Fated, because it was something so different to Alyson Noel’s other books. I really enjoyed the plot and setting and couldn’t wait to get on to book two.

In Echo, Daire is learning how to become a Soul Seeker. Although she has already had some training, she doesn’t know everything… not by a long shot. Unlike in Fated, Echo doesn’t have to spend numerous chapters letting the reader know backgrounds and information about what is going on. I felt like F...more I really loved the first book in this series, Fated, because it was something so different to Alyson Noel’s other books. I really enjoyed the plot and setting and couldn’t wait to get on to book two.

In Echo, Daire is learning how to become a Soul Seeker. Although she has already had some training, she doesn’t know everything… not by a long shot. Unlike in Fated, Echo doesn’t have to spend numerous chapters letting the reader know backgrounds and information about what is going on. I felt like Fated was very much a ‘set up the story’ kind of book whereas Echo was able to just jump right in to the plot. It takes no time at all for us to be reunited with Daire and Dace, a couple in a very new relationship having to figure out what is going on in the world.

In Echo, Daire and Dace are faced with the massive problem of ridding the Lowerworld of the Richters. However, Dace’s twin brother Cade is determined to stop this from happening and he reveals some shocking truths which change everything. I really liked how Noel really dove right into the life of a Soul Seeker in this book, which made it extremely exciting. Not only do we get to learn more about what Daire can actually do but it is also put to use more this time around. Something which I loved in Fated, and also again here, was the use of Spirit Animals which again, is explored in more depth this time around.

As good as the plot was, it was Daire and Dace’s relationship that really made this book for me. As two people apparently destined to be together, their relationship was beautiful to read about. Not only were they wonderful together, their passion for each other shining through, but they were also great on their own. Each character was so strong in their feelings about each other that they didn’t care about voicing it to other people, which really made me like the both more. The strength of their feelings for each other, mixed in with some absolutely stunning scenes, makes for a super romantic relationship.

Although we get to know a hell of a lot more about Daire and Dace, other characters are around much more as well. Daire’s mother pays a visit which opens up a lot about the past and about what can happen from this point. Also, due to events from Fated, other minor characters are focused on more which was a good thing for me. Xotichl, Auden and now also Lita are in Daire and Dace’s close group of friends. While Lita was a bit of a bitch before, she has become much nicer and I think she added a lot of humour to this book, which was needed considering the seriousness of the plot.

As this is only the second book in the series, there is a lot left unanswered and also a huge cliff-hanger. The third book, Mystic is out in July and I’m pretty desperate to get my hands on it. Alyson Noel has created such likeable characters in an utterly magical setting that I cannot get enough of. (less)

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Dec 23, 2012 VaultOfBooks rated it 2 of 5 stars

By Alyson Noel. Grade: B
There’s still so much Daire Santos has to learn about being the last Soul Seeker….and about herself. As her magical training becomes more intense, so does her relationship with Dace. But when she learns that his connection to the evil Richter family goes far deeper than she ever imagined, she begins to question if love really can conquer all.
Dace is painfully aware that he wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for the Richters’ dark magic—and now his brother Cade is determined to u...more By Alyson Noel. Grade: B
There’s still so much Daire Santos has to learn about being the last Soul Seeker….and about herself. As her magical training becomes more intense, so does her relationship with Dace. But when she learns that his connection to the evil Richter family goes far deeper than she ever imagined, she begins to question if love really can conquer all.
Dace is painfully aware that he wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t for the Richters’ dark magic—and now his brother Cade is determined to use his love for Daire against him.

Echo by Alyson Noel
Dace is willing to sacrifice anything to protect the girl he loves —including his own life. But will Daire allow it? And what if defeating Cade costs not only his life, but his soul too?
Echo is the second book in the Soul Seeker series and it follows on from Fated. In Fated, we met a sixteen year old girl called Daire who has never felt normal. After having a series of horrific nightmares of the dead, Daire’s mother believes there is something wrong with her daughter and sends her off to live with her Grandmother in a small village in New Mexico. Daire then comes to realise that she is a soul seeker; it is her jobs to look after mankind and destroy anyone who means to harm it. In New Mexico, she also encounters the twins Dace and Cade. Dace is the boy she is destined to be with and Cade is her sworn enemy.

Echo centres around Dace and Daire’s doomed relationship and Dace’s evil brother Cade, who wants to take over the world. Dace and Daire’s characters become darker as they must find a way to stop Cade before it’s too late, even if it means breaking the rules.

The books begins with Dace and Daire happy and in love, enjoying the intimacy of their new relationship. Alas, it’s short-lasted. Cade appears, stronger than ever, and Daire realizes it’s time to deal with the prophecy that brought them all together in the first place.

Close to the ending there is a battle scene, with lots of blood and killing. The ending was different than other paranormal books I’ve read and deserves some respect. We also hear a quick piece from Dace’s ex-girlfriend, which made for some interesting reading. The last revelation about Dace made for a killer ending. Ah, I see I have piqued your curiosity. This book is good that way.

Unfortunately, the characterization left a lot to be desired. Daire was a bit annoying, and Dace was too self-centered for my liking. I didn’t enjoy Alyson Noel’s writing with its over-descriptive style and misused sentence fragments, but after getting into the story it became a little easier to handle and understand. The plot does make up for it, though, with its meandering twists and out of the blue moments. The pacing wasn’t too slow and the alternating POV’s of Daire and Dace made it interesting.

Overall I would give this book a B as it wasn’t something that I particularly enjoyed, but it had an interesting premise and seemed quite original.

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Dec 05, 2012 Rebecca Rogers rated it 4 of 5 stars

I must say the second book in Alyson Noel’s soul seeker series has just like her other books not failed to amaze me. As we have seen in previous series by Alyson Noel this book continues to grasp the reader’s attention, if not more so in my opinion, with fresh ideas and new discoveries for Daire.

The book had me laughing out loud at parts and at others i found tears trickling down my face. I can truly say that I could feel intensely the characters emotions and feelings. Alyson has a true talent w...more

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Dec 02, 2012 Naomi rated it 4 of 5 stars

Echo is a great read. The plot is engaging, the characters are developing and the setting is pretty unique. This book doesn’t make it into my all time favourites, but any previous Alyson Noel fans who have read her style before But, in this book, I loved the development of many characters: not just Daire and Dace, but also their parents and friends. Two characters that I thought could have received a little more development were the newly introduced Phyre, and the resident bad guy, Cade. We saw...more

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Dec 01, 2012 Pamela Kramer rated it 4 of 5 stars

"Fated" by Alyson Noel began the series with the story of Daire Santos, thought to be psychotic because she sees things. Finding someone understanding in her grandmother, she learns that she is a Seeker, someone with special powers to see different worlds.

In "Echo," the second novel in the series, Daire and Dace, her boyfriend, must fight an evil family that is determined to destroy the world. Specifically, they must fight Dace's evil twin, Cade, whose powers get stronger and stronger.

There is m...more

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Dec 30, 2012 ♬ ☮ Priya ♀ ♏ {Smoke and Starlight} ☠ ☯ rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy, paranormal, spiritual

Echo was quite a journey and I'm still a little unsure of what to make of it. Hearing so much about Alyson Noël's writing and her extremely popular series, The Immortals, I expected a lot from this story. The premise of the story is original, delightful and interesting, very interesting actually. The concept of soul seekers, the different levels of worlds and spirit guides, and pretty much everything spiritual is exciting and intriguing. The plot has the potential to be a really great series, an...more Echo was quite a journey and I'm still a little unsure of what to make of it. Hearing so much about Alyson Noël's writing and her extremely popular series, The Immortals, I expected a lot from this story. The premise of the story is original, delightful and interesting, very interesting actually. The concept of soul seekers, the different levels of worlds and spirit guides, and pretty much everything spiritual is exciting and intriguing. The plot has the potential to be a really great series, and if there is one thing about Alyson Noël I have deduced from her writing style is that she can make this plot work. But, while I was satisfied on some fronts, unfortunately it doesn't mask the fact that I was disappointed by a few aspects of it. Like how Noël's writing, sometimes, failed to pull me in.

The thing I have realized about Alyson Noël's writing is that you feel either one of the two things: Amazement or boredom. It depends on what kind of writing style appeals to a person. And I, for one, found myself struggle with that most of the time since there is no middle ground when concerned with Noël's writing. I kind of expected more depth in Noel's writing, which was a bit disappointing. On the other hand, there were scenes so beautifully written, I couldn't help but fall in love with them. Especially, the elemental songs and the scenes surrounding them were brilliantly and intricately woven. Like I said, either engrossing or irritating.

Another thing is that, Noël doesn't delve much deeper into the emotions of her characters; sad because her writing is actually quite descriptive. Dace and Daire simply lacked dynamics. They show very little development or progress emotionally. Sometimes, I am unable to understand either of Daire and Dace, since they are just so good and sacrificing, they almost seem inhuman (not in a paranormal way, but in a like-a-cardboard sort of way). Though Dace has got his reasons being the good and light half of the soul that was split between him and his twin, Cade, but what reason does Daire have? Of course, I don't want her acting evil or bitchy, but Noël's idea of good and evil is mostly black and white, which is not bad but it doesn't exactly makes for some deep reading.

All that aside, I appreciated the change of POVs, which was quite refreshing. Of all characters, I liked Xotichl the most. She was kind and badass at the same time. She made her own shortcomings her greatest strengths, and that makes her the strongest character in my opinion. Axel and Phyre equally appealed me and drew in my
attention.

I had expected Echo to be much dark and heavy stuff, but it mostly makes up for - strictly, in my opinion - a light reading after well considering Daire's ability to wield a blade, Cade's monstrous abilities and all the blood and gore in between (like I said, strictly in my opinion). Even though, Echo failed to wow me, overall it was definitely a pleasant read. Especially, for the fans of die-for-you romances and other-worlds and concept of souls and afterlife.

My favorite lines from Echo:

The other side of midnight’s hour strikes a herald thrice rung

Seer, Shadow, Sun—together they come

Sixteen winters hence—the light shall be eclipsed

Leaving darkness to ascend beneath a sky bleeding fire
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Dec 23, 2012 Kate rated it 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in The Soul Seekers series and I had been eagerly awaiting its release after thoroughly enjoying the first book Fated. The cover is as beautiful as the first was and has a lovely Christmassy feel to it – with the storyline being set over the Christmas period this ties in perfectly.

This picked up where the previous book had left off and I was soon back in Enchantment with Daire and Dace as they faced their magical and dangerous mission.

The story is told from both Daire and...more

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Feb 15, 2013 Hannah rated it 2 of 5 stars

This book is a bit of fun. Its not serious and i its not going to become my fav series anytime soon but saying that if you take this book with an open mind, no expectations and try not to critique to much then youll like it which is just what i did. I dont take my two stars the wrong way it definetly has its flaws but for some reason i like the idea and im happy to read it for some light reading.
Daire knows what she has to do know and as Dace becomes more and more aware of his future things star...more

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Jan 04, 2013 Rachel rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: reviewed, fantasy, young-adult

I enjoyed the first book, Fated, even though, at times, the book was slow. I was intrigued by Daire's powers and ended up liking the story enough to pick up this book, which is the second in the series.

I have always admired Alyson Noel as I loved The Immortals. This series, however, hasn't captivated me in the same way. For starters, the "evil twin" plot felt a little cliché, and I couldn't help but roll my eyes at it. I also found it hard to get my head around how fast Daire and Dace's relation...more

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May 06, 2013 Ken Kugler rated it 3 of 5 stars

Echo, by Alyson Noel, is a good follow-up to Fated, the first in Soul Seekers series. I thought that when the story stuck to the fantasy adventure the book was at its best. I knew that it was a romance fantasy, so I should not complain too much.
The story continues between Daire and Dace who have to face down Daces’ utterly evil twin, Cade. Cade, as a member of the Richter family, is trying to break the barrier between this world and the world of horrible nightmares.
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Nov 22, 2012 Maria Bavin rated it 5 of 5 stars

‘Wow’ is the only word I can think of to describe this book. Alyson Noel has done it yet again!

The second book in the series doesn’t fail to impress - it is a stunning story line that can capture anyone’s attention. By reading the blurb of the book and the line ‘…but first she must make an unthinkable sacrifice,’ that had me engaged straight away and I had no doubt that whatever this sacrifice was, it was going to be one to remember, and I was right.

Throughout the book we begin to read about Da...more

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Dec 05, 2012 Savannah (Books With Bite) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Now, diving deeper into her destiny, I found this book quite intriguing. While the first book is filled with lots of information, in this story, we get more answers.

What I loved most about this story is the great back round history. The reader is informed more of Daire and what she is meant to do. Each chapter reveals more of what she is too become as well as the twins, Dace and Cade. The battle between them is raging and I KNOW it's only a matter of time. The author did a great job in giving th...more

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Feb 02, 2013 Shail rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013

I have to say that this one was much better than the first one. At first, nothing really made sense with this series. There are still loads of unaswered questions, but this book was slightly less predictable and had a lot more action, especially at the end. I wasn't a fan of the epilogue, especially since this isn't the final book in the series, though. Some of the different perspectives were interesting, but I hope the next book isn't all like that. It would be annoying. I think my biggest prob...more

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Mar 20, 2013 Melissa rated it 5 of 5 stars

Fated already had me hooked, and I couldn’t wait to crack this one open. I just had to know what Dace being the “Echo” meant and I just knew I would find out!
I can say that I was not disappointed in the least, though I was upset to learn exactly what Dace being Cade’s echo meant. Things seemed a little rushed in this book, and I can only assume that is due to wanting things to progress enough for the third installment due in a few months.
Paloma is almost back to herself minus her majick and w...more Fated already had me hooked, and I couldn’t wait to crack this one open. I just had to know what Dace being the “Echo” meant and I just knew I would find out!
I can say that I was not disappointed in the least, though I was upset to learn exactly what Dace being Cade’s echo meant. Things seemed a little rushed in this book, and I can only assume that is due to wanting things to progress enough for the third installment due in a few months.
Paloma is almost back to herself minus her majick and while Daire has seemingly been lax in her training it doesn’t seem as though a whole bunch of time has passed since the ending of the first book and the beginning of this one; Daire’s training soon picks up. While Cade has been mostly absent in the first few chapters, we soon see him and all the devastation he has been causing in the Lowerworld. Things are dying and being poisoned at an alarming rate and Daire knows that she must find and rid the Lowerworld of the undead Richter’s that Cade unleashed during the last book.

While searching for the undead Richter’s Daire happens upon Dace at their spot “the Enchanted Spring” and while mostly everything around them seems to be dying it is as thought the spring has healed itself. The two end up taking their relationship a step further and then the spell is broken by Cade and they realize that everything they were seeing was just what Cade wanted them to see.

After the run in with Cade, Dace and Daire realize that them being together and loving each other is really just making Cade stronger, so Dace takes it upon himself to put them on a break. This of course devastates Daire, whom has never had a boyfriend and is afraid that now that Dace has gotten what he wanted that he is done with her. Though as it turns out, neither can really stay away from the other.

They both continue to make trips to the Lowerworld where Dace ends up hurt more times than not, and Daire just can’t seem to reconcile what she needs to do with the small amount of majick and strength she believes she possess. While Dace believes that he holds enough majick to do what must be done to protect Daire, which he believes is to kill Cade.

Things pick up again and Daire finds and kills the undead Richter’s and you start to see the Lowerworld heal itself. Then she happens upon Cade, who isn’t the least bit pleased that she has stopped his efforts at dominating all levels of the world. Cade attacks and of course here comes Dace to the rescue.

Without saying too much to give the ending away, if you are invested in the characters, have some tissues handy, and run, don’t walk to get the third book Mystic due out May 2013!!!!
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Dec 02, 2012 Michelle rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Echo picks up straight where Fated left off, and although I finished Fated earlier this year, I had no problems jumping back into Daire's world and picking up the story like it was yesterday I had last visited. The Ritchers may be undead but their presence is still felt in the Lowerworld as they slowly pollute and contaminate it. Daire must learn more about herself and her ability in order to stand any chance of saving the Lowerworld. Dace also has tasks at hand, as Daire learns more about herse...more

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Dec 16, 2012 Maya rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: for-review, teen-fiction

My first reaction when I finished Echo was "Huh? Erm, what just happened?" I'm still not entirely sure. I'm loving the cover, though.

I don't know if I preferred Fated or Echo, but I did like the multiple points of view in this book. It was mostly told from the perspectives of Daire and Dace, although there were other perspectives towards the end as well.

Perhaps my favourite thing about these books was the aspects of Native American culture and shamanism. I found this really interesting and it wa...more

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Dec 29, 2012 Sarah Erickson rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-with-dresses, eh, hard-to-finish, mind-blowing-cover, love-the-title, supernatural, started-slow, unfinishables

I can't tell you why but I hated this book. I don't think I read even half of it. I tried. I tried so very hard. I think I read every word of the first two or so chapters before I started only reading dialogue till around page 140. After that I gave up and started skipping whole pages then whole chapters.
I've never done this before. I've never disrespected a book or author like that before and I'm ashamed that I couldn't give this book the respect it deserves. I know how hard it is to write a bo...more

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Mar 19, 2013 Madison Merrill rated it 1 of 5 stars

The only reason I picked this book up at the library was because I vaguelly remember reading the first. After the first page I remembered why I didn't like the series. The WHOLE F!@#$%G BOOK is written in phrases! And in between the choppy, incomplete thoughts were random run-on sentences. It took me almost three days to read it, because instead of following the story, in my head I was going, "Comma there, combine those sentences, semicolon..." I had to force myself to continue, hoping against h...more

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Mar 04, 2013 Zemika White rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book was as great as the first one! I am so eager to read the next book 'Mystic' but really upset that it's coming out in May. That is TWO months from now I don't think I can wait that long. You left me with suspense and questions: Is Daire actually dead? What happens to her after she went up into heaven or the upper world? If so what happened to Dace and his evil brother Cade? So many question, so much time!

I think Axel is her guardian angel, because in the text it states right after Daire...more

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Jan 07, 2013 Yvonne Boag rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult, supernatural

Daire has let the Richter family into the Lowerworld in order to save her grandmother's life. They are corrupting it, the animals have gone into hiding and those that haven't can no longer be trusted. Daire and her boyfriend Dace are charged with finding the Richter undead and putting an end to them. But Cade, Dace's evil twin brother (eye roll) keeps stopping them. Cade seems to feed off the love that Daire and Dace share and the best thing would be for them to break up. Which they do, repeated...more

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Dec 14, 2012 Tk added it

What a gripping sequel. We continue the story of Daire and Dace, both of whom are consumed with trying to kill Dace's twin, "the evil twin" Cade. Cade is getting stronger and one of the things that contributes to his power is the love that Daire and Dace share. For their own safety, they need to try to stay away from each other. But their love and need is too strong to ignore. As the Lowerworld gets more and more corrupted by Cade in his misguided efforts to please and impress his father, Daire...more

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Oct 30, 2012 Hayden Casey rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: covergasm, cover-made-me-shit-bricks

4.5 Stars

Review coming soon . . . What a crazy ending! Y'all are gonna DIE!

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Feb 05, 2013 Bookaholiclover rated it 4 of 5 stars

Echo

Reading this book was so amazing, although it was dragging at the first part at some point but it was really interesting when you get to the pages of more than a hundred, its like you couldn't stop not knowing what would happen and what the characters would actually do. Would they do something stupid, unexpected.

Summary:

Dairy and Dace have finally gotten together, but now they have to face Dace's other half, Cade. The evil one in the family. In this story of Daire and Dace find out the true...more

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Jan 26, 2013 Samantha rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: magic

This was a serious let-down. Possibly one of the worst books I've ever read. There were just so many things wrong . It pained me to read it. And yes, I did just say that. It pained me.

First off, I hated Daire. Hated, hated, hated. She was stupid, and irrational, and more stupid. She lets her emotions control her, and those weren't even warranted. Seriously! She would just dive into things that make no sense, and expects to win, but of course she can't!!!

Oh, and I hated the plot too. It was...more

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Mar 23, 2013 Jaelyn Wilson rated it 5 of 5 stars

Genre: fiction
Tags: tragedy, romance spirits
Plot Summary: Daire is trying to figure out how deeply the twins, Dace and Cade,are connected. In the 2nd book of the soul seekers series Daire learns that if one twin is hurt then the other twin feels the pain. Daire loves Dace but in order to save him from his evil twin she ends up dying.
Book Summary: I cried at the end of this book because Daire died. Dace ended up killing himself so that he could rescue her soul.This book held my attention the whol...more

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Apr 19, 2013 Tash rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: panmacmillian

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My first impression after I finished this book was to say, “OMG that ending and how long until the next book in the series??” I don’t want to give the ending away but it is something that leaves you wondering how the character is going to get out of this predicament and what will be repercussions.

Daire Santos has accepted being a Soul Seeker and is training full time, learning about magic and her powers but she has time for boys...more Reviewed for Confessions From Romaholics

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My first impression after I finished this book was to say, “OMG that ending and how long until the next book in the series??” I don’t want to give the ending away but it is something that leaves you wondering how the character is going to get out of this predicament and what will be repercussions.

Daire Santos has accepted being a Soul Seeker and is training full time, learning about magic and her powers but she has time for boys, especially Dace, the mysterious boy from her dreams. Dace Ritcher is a “good guy” in the Ritcher family and helps her out in Fated when she first arrives in Enchantment. But Daire also has to deal with his twin brother Cade who is up to mischief and mayhem on the orders of his father who is head of his clan. It is bad news for Dace and Daire as Cade knows the deep dark secret about the twins, something that could change their lives for the better or worse. Because the Ritcher family magic binds Cade and Dace together and anything in general to do with Ritchers, it is bad news and they have a plan to take over one of the spirit worlds which Daire has sworn to protect.

The second book of the Soul Seekers series takes a different approach from the previous one in the series. In the first book we only see the story from Daire’s perspective, and in this book, the story is from Dace’s perspective as the two work together keeping Enchantment safe and trouble-free. It’s no easy task especially when family is involved. This major change signals how different the first and second books are. In the first book we had character and world building. In this one we see an already forming relationship strengthen between the characters, and evil rearing it head more as the characters take their positions in the coming war over the town and its secrets. With all this going on, you would think that the author would focus on the characters she carefully built up in the first book but we are introduced to two new characters whose place in the greater story is yet to be determined, especially the mysterious Axel who seems to know the secrets of the town and appearing right when Diare needs help.

The second book in the series didn’t disappoint overall but there are tiny things like adding more characters when she spent so much time world and character building in the previous book. However, you realize it’s essential to the ending, which could shake up things again. Daire needs all the help she can get.

5 couples because that ending blew me away and it redeems the book at the right point and made me wonder about what will happen next. Otherwise it would have been 3 couples and I might not invest my time in reading the third book. While good, it did not shine like the first book in the series.(less)

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*Note to readers: I'm slowly trying to add to the long list of books I have read, books I am reading, books I want to read, and books I loved reading. I only add books I loved, hence all my ratings are 5 stars!

Alyson Noël is the #1 New York Times best selling, award-winning, author of FAKING 19, ART GEEKS AND PROM QUEENS, LAGUNA COVE, FLY ME TO THE MOON, KISS & BLOG, SAVING ZOË, CRUEL SUMMER,...more

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“The other side of midnight’s hour strikes a herald thrice rung
Seer, Shadow, Sun—together they come
Sixteen winters hence—the light shall be eclipsed
Leaving darkness to ascend beneath a sky bleeding fire” — 5 people liked it

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Echo (The Soul Seekers #2)

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