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Hallowed (Unearthly #2)

by Cynthia Hand (Goodreads Author)

4.24 of 5 stars 4.24 · rating details · 20,522 ratings · 2,742 reviews

Clara Gardner knew that as a part angel she would one day have to fulfill her purpose, rescuing Christian from a forest fire...what she never considered was what might happen if she were to fail.

Now, torn between her increasingly complicated feelings for Christian and her love for her boyfriend Tucker, Clara must deal with the repercussions of what happened the day of the...more

Paperback, 395 pages

Published January 1st 2012 by Harper Collins Australia

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Feb 05, 2011 Lora marked it as to-read · review of another edition

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Nov 04, 2011 Wendy Darling rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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**Our Cynthia Hand Interview, where she addresses many of the questions that arise from this series is here and here. Enjoy!**

There aren't words enough to express how gorgeous this book is. Fans of the Unearthly who might have worried whether Cynthia Hand could deliver a second installment that would do justice to the story need worry no longer. This sequel lives up to and exceeds every expectation I had for it, and I only wish I could hand this book to every single would-be author who is even c...more

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Jan 17, 2012 Steph Sinclair rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Fans of Unearthly

Recommended to Steph by: Me!

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Hallowed is out! I can't wait to re-read it!

Oh, Cynthia Hand, how could you do this to me? I feel like this book should come with at least a warning. Something along the lines of:

WARNING: This book may cause readers massive amounts of fangirling/fanboying. Do not be alarmed if you encounter symptoms of swooning, emotional instability, and immediate depression after reading.

Yeah...cause that's exactly what happened to me. Many of you may remember that I expressed in my Unearthly review how I was...more

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Nov 04, 2011 Aleeeeeza rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012-release, arc-netgalley-galleygrab, 2011-read

Okay, so y'all know how much I loved Tucker, courtesy of my initial review. (And trust me, that was like, a lot.) So it's a HUGE DEAL that somehow Ms. Hand's made me like Christian as well.

I don't even know what to say about this, except DUDE, Ms. Hand's writing is remarkable. Seriously.

Initial review: I AM SERIOUSLY CRAVING SOME TUCKER. allright, that makes me sound sort of stupid, but really, how could anyone not adore him?! I mean, come on:

*swoon*

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Apr 22, 2012 Tahereh Mafi marked it as to-read · review of another edition

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so freaking good omg MY EMOTIONSSSSSSSS

idek how i feel anymore.
tucker. christian. idk.
the answer is yes.

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TUCKER AVERY HELLO HELLO

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Nov 28, 2011 Kat Kennedy rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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*This galley was provided to me by the publishers via netgalley.

This review can also be found on my blog, Cuddlebuggery

3.5 Stars

Hallowed is a difficult book to rate because it's not going to appeal to everyone. If you're the kind of person who needs fast paced adventure then you're better off picking up something else. Hallowed is very much focused on relationships, self-growth and destiny.

It continues its themes with purpose, faith and trust - these themes are extended here and well constructed...more

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Jan 21, 2012 ~Tina~ rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: own, angels, young-adult, read-2012

Tucker I already miss you!!!

...Yup, ^^ that about sums up this review:(

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Jun 17, 2012 Emily May rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: ya-na, pnr, angels, arc, 2011, its-me-not-you, love-triangle

I am going to have to sadly admit that this series is not my cup of tea. I tried to like Unearthly after reading all the rave reviews but found it only okay, it didn't blow my mind like I was so sure it would. Hallowed was even less appealing to me, I read three chapters and even that was a struggle - but now I do think I'm starting to see why. I think if I happened to meet Clara in real life, let's just say she enrolled at my university, we would be friendly to one another, perhaps mumble a po...more

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Mar 19, 2012 Jennifer rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Really good but depressing. Not quite as good as the first so I'm still between a 4 and 5. Tucker is so hot. I don't understand why a few jumped to Christian's side in this book. I thought he was a bit of a D-Bag and I really wanted Tucker to hit him. I'll need a little digesting and to calm down before I can write my review.
I know it's been months and I still haven't written anything but I think Asher @ Paranormal Indulgence summed up my feelings well with her drawing. She said I could share s...more

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May 12, 2012 Gale rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I'm trying out this new thing where I leave out rants in my reviews. So far, I'm managing. Nevertheless, Hallowed was up to par with Unearthly anyway that I'm willing to oversee the character flaws, undesired story scenes and overflowing emotional drama. Like the way Clara's dad just popped out of NOWHERE. That was really, I mean reaalllyy emotional and satisfying and surprise worthy. But not to Clara, apparently. Can't help it, it's just weird that after seventeen years of not showing up, there...more

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May 09, 2012 fяσzєη rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Wow, I....

Ms. Hand, what have you done to me?

This book was such an emotional roller coaster, I can't even tell you.

Clara. Clara's honestly one of the YA heroines that I really love. She's just so... I don't know, there's something about her that just makes me love her. When she complains about something, it never annoys me. I kind of sympathize with her, you know? There's just that likable-ness in her that I c...more

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Nov 06, 2011 Vinaya rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: arc-galley, book-schizophrenia, books-i-ought-to-love-but-dont, disappointed-me, mixed-vibes, not-for-me, romance, ya-fantasy, what-the-eff

I hate love triangles. More than anything else in fiction, I really, really, REALLY hate love triangles. More than the stalking and the insta-love and fragile, insecure, yet perfect heroines. I mean, at least with most insta-love couples, once they're in love, they STAY in love.

So anyway, it's not that much of a surprise that Hallowed sort of killed my happy Unearthly-buzz. This book was nothing like what I expected it to be, and I can only rue the change. Cynthia Hand did an amazing, wonderful...more

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Nov 23, 2011 Ariana rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: arc-galley, angels, favorites, sweet-romance, series, beloved

Oh boy, what a ride.

Reading this book felt like flying with the wings wide open (not that I know how does that feel, but I can only imagine): I’ve been falling in love again with these characters, I’ve gasped at every surprise, I’ve smiled and I’ve even cried, I’ve felt Clara’s insecurities and frustrations, and her need to be happy, to find her purpose and make it all right again, also her need to find her own path, to make her own decisions. How much of it is just purpose and how much of it i...more

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Dec 01, 2011 Nomes rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011, faves-of-2011, favourites, lived-up-to-the-hype, love-triangle, paranormal-stuff, read-it-in-a-page-flipping-frenzy, swoon-worthy-crushes, tissue-box-books, you-broke-my-heart, kindle

My gosh. What an outstanding sequel. This broke my heart :'(& kept me captivated, also, swoon. Full review to come.

Review:

When HarperCollins released Hallowed on netgalley, it seemed all my reading buddies stopped whatever they were reading and charged straight into book two. After Unearthly was so universally loved (by hard core critics, fans of YA paranormal and non-fans of YA paranormal, aka: me) Hallowed was an insanely anticipated released.

Guys, it delivers.

It is a compelling and unp...more

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Feb 18, 2012 Lauren Lee rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Fans of Unearthly

Shelves: angelsandsuch, lovetriangles

Before Reading: I was confused at the end of unearthly.. Did Christian and Clara leave? And why can't they come back? And whats the whole deal with Christian being all angel like! I NEED ANSWERS.
She better not fall for Christian. But if a love triangle comes into play then I'm team Tucker, just saying.

After Reading:
Finally. I hate it when I have to wait for books to come out. Now, about Hallowed.
I liked it, I did. Hand has a nice, easy writing style that is pleasant to read but isn't too juvenil...more Before Reading: I was confused at the end of unearthly.. Did Christian and Clara leave? And why can't they come back? And whats the whole deal with Christian being all angel like! I NEED ANSWERS.
She better not fall for Christian. But if a love triangle comes into play then I'm team Tucker, just saying.

After Reading:
Finally. I hate it when I have to wait for books to come out. Now, about Hallowed.
I liked it, I did. Hand has a nice, easy writing style that is pleasant to read but isn't too juvenile. I like the characters and the ideas but this sequel confused me. After finishing this book I ended up wondering who was the bad guy? Ramjeeza? Not really, I mean he really didn't do anything besides totaling Clara's car and hanging out in her school's back yard. Also, after finishing Unearthly I thought that Hand was going to turn Jeffrey bad, maybe drive him toward the Black Wings, but no at the end of Hallowed that hadn't happened. To be honest, I was disappointed in this book. I thought that Unearthly was pretty good considering it's similar storylines and the fact that it is in the YA paranormal romance section. I thought it was better than other current popular angel-like series, like Fallen, Hush, Hush, and Halo.
I am done with love triangles. In about every single YA book I have read in the genre there has seemed to be a love triangle (thank you twilight). In this case the love triangle annoyed me, a lot, as you can see from my pre-read review above. I like Tucker. I think he's cute (character wise. Though if he was a real person, he'd probably be pretty cute also). I don't like Christian and Clara. The idea seems blah and too "WE ARE MEANT TO BE." Of course I am an American, therefore I root for the underdog and when it comes to destiny/powers stuff, Christian is obviously the stronger contestant. Therefore I am rooting for Tucker, even though she doesn't end up with him at the end of the book.
Next thing that I was disappointed in was her mom dying. I thought that was so stupid. I'd honestly rather have her die a heroic death and have me crying my eyes out like a little girl than her slowly dying out because she got too old. I did not see any point in killing her off than bringing in Clara's father who I also do not care about. Okay so her dad's an angel? SO WHAT. YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO KILL HER MOM TO FIND THAT OUT. Oh it should have been some huge issue. If I had written it I would have left her mom around and have Clara's dad show up because her mom was hurt. Then Clara should have been all mad at him, I would have been mad at him. Yea, your dad's an Angel but he still left... I would've been mad. It'll probably open up new plotlines in the future.
I still don't like Christian and am rather upset that he will end up in the next book. I hope he ends up an asshole and somehow Hand turns Tucker supernatural so that he can be with Clara. Somehow. I really do like Tucker.
Don't let this give you the wrong impression. I certainly liked the book, I just disapproved on a lot of the plot twists and revelations. I think that Clara is a great main character and I think that Hand is a very talented writer. I think that's what kept me reading it. I'll have to stick around for the next one now. Clara needs to end up with Tucker somehow and I want to find out more about the overall story line (Black wings vs Angels and all of that).
I hope the next book is better and that Clara and Christian DO NOT end up together.
Please?(less)

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Nov 07, 2011 Tatiana rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2011, romancelandia, series-in-progress-still-like, urban-fantasy, ya

3.5 stars

It's a relief to know I won't regret all the hyping of Unearthly I've done over the last year. Even though I liked Hallowed less than its predecessor, the series is still going strong the way I see it.

Whatever was praiseworthy in the 1st book remains so in the 2nd - the teen romances are still healthy (I won't even bash the inevitable love triangle - it is written well enough; it is not perfect, but not unbearably annoying either), the heroines are strong and the heroes are kind and re...more 3.5 stars

It's a relief to know I won't regret all the hyping of Unearthly I've done over the last year. Even though I liked Hallowed less than its predecessor, the series is still going strong the way I see it.

Whatever was praiseworthy in the 1st book remains so in the 2nd - the teen romances are still healthy (I won't even bash the inevitable love triangle - it is written well enough; it is not perfect, but not unbearably annoying either), the heroines are strong and the heroes are kind and respectful, the angel lore, while more Hell- and Heaven-heavy this time, still doesn't cross the line into preaching. There is also an added bonus of a meditation on free will vs. destiny which I find quite interesting, especially within a genre as soulmate-ridden as PNR.

But there are things that didn't fully work for me.

Hallowed is a sad, sad book. In addition to Clara's anxiety over her failure to fulfill her purpose at the end of Unearthly, she starts having more visions, this time predicting the death of someone close to her. Plus, the new, strange connection with Christian muddles things with Tucker. Complications are all around Clara.

If Unearthly was a sweet PNR, its sequel is about death and grief. The glumness and occasional drudgery of it was pretty intense for me. Some lightness in the beginning would have made for a better reading experience, building up to a more emotional impact in the end and a bigger climax, which, frankly, was virtually non-existent in Hallowed.

I am concerned about the concept of purpose as well. Will it all come together eventually? The way Clara's purpose appears to come back and back again, I am afraid the series has an option of becoming a never-ending stream of books, all focusing on a purpose which so far looks exclusively romance-related (just today I read on the author's website that there might be more than 3 books in, what I originally thought, was a trilogy). That would be boring to me.

I will still be reading the 3rd book when it comes out in 2013. Fingers crossed, the series does not get prolonged beyond 3 books and the last one packs some interesting surprises and revelations while untangling the plot that at this point looks a tad convoluted. (less)

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May 09, 2013 Blythe rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Actual Rating: 4.5 stars

There's something hauntingly beautiful and deeply lingering about this trilogy. It's not something I am able to easily put my finger on, but between Hand's dazzling writing style, the wonderfully developed characters and relationships, and the often creepy and incredibly interesting plot and (admittedly predictable) mystery alongside them, there is something irrevocably gorgeous about this novel.

It's no huge secret that most people, including me, have started this trilog...more

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Nov 08, 2011 Bonnie rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: ya, pn-angels, arcs-read, the-love-triangle-of-doom, edelweiss-netgalley

Expected Publication Date: January 17th 2012
3.5 stars
Hallowed was kindly provided to me by Netgalley for HarperCollins.

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When I requested Hallowed on Netgalley I was dumb and didn’t realize that this was the 2nd in a series. Since I was already approved I decidedly to immediately read Unearthly so that I could dive right into Hallowed (that was the plan if I liked it). Well I did. I really really liked Unearthly and I wasn’t actually expecting to (no...more

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Jan 16, 2012 Giselle rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: arc, ebook, paranormal

After greatly enjoying Unearthly, I was really excited to be able to get an early copy of this sequel. I was not disappointed with it. It was very much a "middle" book, but one of the best I've ever read.

Hallowed gets us reacquainted with Clara, Tucker, Christian and, with a more important part in this sequel, Carla's brother Jeffrey as well as her mother, Maggie. As in Unearthly, each and every one of the characters have substance, including natural dialogue and palpable emotions. And emotions,...more After greatly enjoying Unearthly, I was really excited to be able to get an early copy of this sequel. I was not disappointed with it. It was very much a "middle" book, but one of the best I've ever read.

Hallowed gets us reacquainted with Clara, Tucker, Christian and, with a more important part in this sequel, Carla's brother Jeffrey as well as her mother, Maggie. As in Unearthly, each and every one of the characters have substance, including natural dialogue and palpable emotions. And emotions, Hallowed is full of! Clara and her family are going through a really tough situation and it tugs on the heartstrings. It's hard to explain without spoilers, but there are a lot of occurrences that will likely make everyone feel sorrowful for Clara. With all these emotions, though, there is still sweet romance and fun moments throughout the book to balance it all out.

As I mentioned, for a middle book, Hallowed is very well done. I was always caught up in the story despite the lack of any definite plot development. We do, however, get a lot of answers in regards to Clara's lineage. In addition, her mother's well kept secrets are -for the most part- all revealed. Like Unearthly, Hallowed is not a fast, high action book. The slow but steady pace makes it a highly character driven novel with realistic relationships and an intriguing progression that you have time to savor.

It's been said that Cynthia Hand has written one of the greatest love triangles in the YA genre. I highly agree with this statement. Hallowed has, yet again, left me feeling dazed. We've got butterflies and sparks, but also uncertainty and pain. The romance itself is not overwhelming; It's full of authenticity without taking the attention away from the plot. I'm still unsure of how I feel about the new developments in this sequel. I'm definitely curious to see how it's going to pan out in book 3. Tucker and Christian are both important in Clara's life. They each have very separate but essential roles that keep her grounded. I think she should marry both - seriously! It could work, no? (Team Tucktian?)

Hallowed is another great example of a wonderfully written paranormal romance. Cynthia Hand does not disappoint with this second novel in the Unearthly series *claps*. If you haven't picked it up yet, it's a definite must buy!

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Apr 15, 2012 ♥Rachel♥ rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012, books-i-own, cover-love, favorites, signed-by-author

Don't read this if you haven't read Unearthly.

This was such an emotional book for me. I loved it even more than the first book, which is something. I find in trilogies, a lot of the time the second book suffers from "second book syndrome" where it feels like filler. No real great answers or movement in plot from the first book. Not so in this case. Yes, we are left with more questions but so many things were revealed. A couple revelations made my jaw drop open!

We start right where Unearthly le...more Don't read this if you haven't read Unearthly.

This was such an emotional book for me. I loved it even more than the first book, which is something. I find in trilogies, a lot of the time the second book suffers from "second book syndrome" where it feels like filler. No real great answers or movement in plot from the first book. Not so in this case. Yes, we are left with more questions but so many things were revealed. A couple revelations made my jaw drop open!

We start right where Unearthly left off, after the fire. Clara has deviated from what she thought was her purpose of rescuing Christian, to save Tucker first. Come to find out, Christian is also part angel, so he was never in need of rescuing. So what was her purpose, if not to save Christian? Clara starts having another dream/vision, and when she finds out what this is, she's scared to pieces. As a reader you are too! Christian tries to get closer to Clara, realizing that she was the one from his vision; she was his purpose somehow too. This puts a strain on her relationship with Tucker, and Clara feels stuck in the middle. In Unearthly, I was solidly Team Tucker, partly because we didn't get to know Christian that well. Also, I sort of felt it was his own fault Clara ended up falling in love with Tucker. He made one of the stupidest decisions of all prom dates! You take your ex-girlfriend home instead of your date?!! What were you thinking?!! But my feelings toward Christian, in Hallowed, did a 180! I was swooning over him just as much as I am over Tucker. *sigh* And now, my heart truly goes out to both boys, and to Clara. This is NOT an easy love triangle! I'm going to be hurt whichever way this goes!

A big plus in this installment, is we get more answers to what Clara's mother Maggie knows. She starts revealing more and more to her, answering quite a few questions, but also raising some more in the process. We also get more of Clara's dad, and the explanation of his leaving the family. Jeffrey's purpose and why he was in the forest that night is also revealed. All I can say is, wow, did not see that coming! While Angela is still portrayed as a friend to Clara, in this book, I can't help but have suspicions. I get this feeling, things are not all as they appear with her.

Like I said this book was such an emotional read for me, for several reasons! I was crying off and on from about halfway through, until the end. Mind you, I was on a plane ride while reading this book, so is was completely embarrassing that I had to keep taking off my glasses to wipe away the tears! Don't let this deter you from reading the book though. I am not a fan of dreary, depressing stories, and even though this was very sad, it was not depressing. It was amazing!

I can't wait to read the third, and concluding book in this series. I've joked that I want to camp out at Cynthia Hand's house, and make her give me each chapter as she finishes, so I don't have to wait until January of next year!!! I wish I were a more patient person, because a restraining order is probably not a good idea for me. I would not have these strong emotions if this story wasn't that good. It's one of my favorites this year! Do not pass this up. I just met Cynthia at a book signing, and tried to fish out some information from her. Let me tell you, this woman is skilled in the art of evasion! I pride myself in my interrogation talents, and she was a worthy opponent! If you want to hear more about the event signing I attended, you can check it out on The Midnight Garden.(less)

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Jan 11, 2012 Kruti rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult, angels, reviewed

WARNING: SPOILERS abound!!

Actual rating: 2.5 stars

Ahhh..this book is like marmite, you either love it or you don't. Unfortunately for me, I don't like marmite. Give me nutella any day.

After reading the first book, I thought I'll give this one a try and figure out what I'm missing. Especially since everywhere I turn, all I see are great reviews. After reading the first few chapters, there was a glimmer of hope but then it all went downhill from there.

SPOILERS COMING UP!!

The first book had some s...more

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May 09, 2012 Kristi (The Story Siren) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: own-arc, books-i-own, signed-books

This is such a great series. It is one of my favorites and I’m so glad that Hallowed followed in Unearthly’s path of greatness! If you have yet to read Unearthly… PLEASE DO!

These books aren’t your typical angel story. One of the reasons why I like them is because Clara knows she’s an angel. She’s almost always known growing up, and I loved that aspect of the story. Many times in YA the characters are discovering something about themselves that the don’t know about. I like those types of stories...more

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Jan 19, 2012 Katie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2012, 1st-person-female, paranormal

After reading Unearthly, I cannot wait for Hallowed to be released. I am Team Tucker because he is so sweet and amazing.

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Dec 04, 2012 Jessica is currently reading it · review of another edition

Shelves: library-catalog

Christian + Clara = :P

Tucker + Clara = :D :D :D :D :D :D

I want this book NOW!

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Jan 23, 2012 Lissa added it · review of another edition

Shelves: kick-ass-heroine, 2012

Is this the Australian cover? It's GORGEOUS.
Unearthly2Hallowedcover

I don't have it. I have this one:
Unearthly2Hallowedcover

which is the UK version, and I got it on 27th December even though it's not supposed to be released until January.

Actually I was very excited to get my hands on this book because Hand impressed me so much with Unearthly that I would pay in advance to read this book. I trust her unconditionally, and from what I've heard from those lucky sods who managed to get ARCs it's just as amazing at Unearthly.

REVIEW:

I loved Unearth...more

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Feb 14, 2013 Cindy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites, amazing-angel-stories, chemistry-a-plenty, swoon-worthy-heroes, tortured-heroes, unforgettable-heroines

I just feel like I was wrapped around Cynthia Hand's little pinkie and spun around and flung off,such was the emotional roller-coaster ride I have been on. Wow is all I can think to say, I just finished and the emotions are running high. This second book in the Unearthly series was perfect for me. It feels like a bridge book, Unearthly set up everything, characters, and purpose, but nothing is really explained. However in Hallowed we get a lot of answers to just about all the questions you could...more I just feel like I was wrapped around Cynthia Hand's little pinkie and spun around and flung off,such was the emotional roller-coaster ride I have been on. Wow is all I can think to say, I just finished and the emotions are running high. This second book in the Unearthly series was perfect for me. It feels like a bridge book, Unearthly set up everything, characters, and purpose, but nothing is really explained. However in Hallowed we get a lot of answers to just about all the questions you could think you possibly might of had concerning Unearthly. I really loved that about this book and it also made it near impossible to put down. I kept thinking what more could possible be revealed, and then wow okay didn't see that coming. It makes me excited to to see what the third book has in-store for us the reader.
Like I said before this was very emotionally intense read, it made me laugh, but mostly cry, the author has such away with writing these emotionally rich scenes, that will have you coming undone. The writing was just amazing! It was so good to be back with Clara, Tucker, Angela and Christian. Tucker, Tucker,Tucker he is so the perfect guy. I love his strong masculine, farmer, tough guy when needs to be, but gentle and so understanding of Clara, and vulnerable. Perfect! I loved all the amazing scenes with him and Clara they were awesomeness. I was glad they had each other which makes me so team Tucker... but then there is the other amazing guy Christian, and wow I really learned to appreciate and get him in this book. I see how good, strong, confident, and attuned to Clara he is, so then I feel like I want to be team Christian. I think I like them both, boy I am glad I am not Clara decisions, decisions. I also really liked the family dynamics in this story they were portrayed very realistically. We have all had moments with our parents when we are frustrated and visa versa but in the end we are family and we love each other. That was portrayed nicely I thought in this story.
Hollowed has left me spinning and wanting more. It was richly written and woven masterfully. I felt like I was there with them watching their world/story unfold before my eye's and I was glad I could be apart of it all. So good!

language LNV few times
romance clean one scene not appropriate but no details

Copy provided by netgalley and Harperteen publishing. Thank you! November 17, 2012
reread Feb. 14, 2013(less)

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Nov 06, 2011 Zemira Warner rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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It is done. I read it. I am so exhausted. Hallowed really did something to me. I had butterflies in my stomach,I was happy when Tucker showed up(duh),I was annoyed with the stupidity of the secondary characters,angry at Clara for not giving her relationship with Tucker a real chance. Bawled my eyes out over that heartbreaking ending.

You see these pictures? What is wrong with them? (Aside from the fact Clara is a giant and poor Tucker is too small. I had no idea I cropped and re-sized his photo

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Nov 12, 2011 Diane ϟ [ Lestrange ] rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Cynthia Hand Im officially one of your biggest fan! :) -to review

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Jan 23, 2012 K. rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fantasy-sci-fi-dys, hit-me-in-the-heart, ok-fine-its-ya, own, slippery-as-waterweed, this-shelf-is-divine, 21st-cent, goosebumps, identity-and-psychology

My reaction to this book is fittingly more sombre than my reaction to Unearthly. I almost wish it came with a warning for how emotional this was going to be. Read enough YA and you become conditioned, most times, to expect "okay" to "fun" books. But its the likes of Marchetta, for myself anyway, and with books like Jellicoe Road, that I keep taking the plunge, flipping the covers hoping that the story contained in them is something worthwhile. Which is why it surprised the hell out of me when I...more My reaction to this book is fittingly more sombre than my reaction to Unearthly. I almost wish it came with a warning for how emotional this was going to be. Read enough YA and you become conditioned, most times, to expect "okay" to "fun" books. But its the likes of Marchetta, for myself anyway, and with books like Jellicoe Road, that I keep taking the plunge, flipping the covers hoping that the story contained in them is something worthwhile. Which is why it surprised the hell out of me when I was left feeling both slightly numb but also winded, not knowing quite where it came from but hitting me, nonetheless, all in a sudden rush.

Its funny how Hallowed is a book about angels yet the message in it (excuse the pun) is unabashedly human. It calls to the forefront of the mind the very human eventualities we must all bear in the short span of our mortal lives. Hand chooses, maybe selectively but perhaps not, some of the more difficult life obstacles. It weighs you down with the impending doom that is Clara's apparent future. And even though her troubles are in the forms of heavenly destiny, visions and fallen angels, they stand as no more than metaphors to the battles we fight very similarly in our everyday lives.

There's a certain grandness to the way Hand presents the hardships of life, the painful decisions that will one day be called upon us, that makes it all somehow seem endurable. Its a determined grandness, slightly romantic but definitely resolute, like finally dusting yourself off, lifting your head and taking that first step towards what's coming; some of that may even be defeat, a resignation to the trials of life because you can't always fight against what the universe throws at you. Accept and persevere and your true character will be decided. But Hand writes in a way that envisions within me a warrior that faces suffering head-on, and one that delights in silent confidence at the mission of overcoming it. Hallowed may not be heavy-handed or preachy, but it does compel us to hold faith, and it also explores the virtue of long-suffering in all its layers of meaning and manifestations.

She brings up so many things in this book both adolescent and mature; appropriately so as Clara is on the verge of adulthood. Some things are so nostalgic and innocent like the fantasy of having Superman and Superwoman for parents, so childlike (view spoiler). Having the memory of looking up at our parents as children and thinking they can do anything, to have that realized is so sweet and comforting. Others are more serious and cautionary like finally growing up and owning up to our responsibilities. Knowing that Hand is a college professor, it seems reasonable that this book might also be a gentle, reassuring nudge to young adults. A small life is hard, but you can do it pat on the back kind of thing. It is possible to brave death and loss, maneuver one's way through confusion and uncertainty and, finally, to figure out things like what we want to be when we grow up. But of course it isn't just for the young. These messages are universal. Regardless of age and experience, I don't think we ever thwart fear when in the threshold of change. We just bear it better as we live longer.

But aside from that, it was just good storytelling. Its an interesting story with great characters that you come to care for. Its refreshing as well that it doesn't fall under the usual traps of this genre, as many reviews have pointed out. They're there but they're done well. The parents are present and loving, the best friends are honest and true, the bitchy popular girl even has some unexpected depth. And yes, yes, I love me some Tucker and Christian. But I am, forever, Tucker's girl. I'll go no further -- but if Hand is reading this, I am staring daggers at you, wagging a very threatening finger and wearing a shirt that says I'll be watching. Just sayin'.

So, I loved the book. I took away a lot from the book. I won't say OMG its the bestest of all YA's ever in life like ever!! It isn't as openly profound as others I've read. Some may even see nothing more than a run-of-the-mill teen fantasy book. But I am at the moment blind to all its faults (if I cared to count any). I don't know if this review gives enough sufficient information, instead of just another rambling post of my incoherent thoughts. But I don't want to say anymore, mainly because its a feeling I want to keep for myself. And I don't want to sell this book too hard...because if you don't give it a try, believe me, its your loss.(less)

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Feb 01, 2012 Dija rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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The highly-anticipated sequel to Unearthly , Hallowed is just as great, and in a lot of ways, greater than its predecessor.

Hallowed picks up right where Unearthly left off, soon after Clara and Christian mess up their respective purposes. Clara chose Tucker, and that inevitably has consequences with the Powers That Be. More details on the angel hierarchy and history are given in this one, and the myth lover in me devoured those tidbits.

Clara is still as fantastic and wonderful in Hallowed as...more

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Cynthia Hand grew up in southeast Idaho (very near the Wyoming border). Currently she lives in southern California with her husband and two small children. She teaches courses in creative writing at Pepperdine University. She is the New York Times bestselling author of the Unearthly series with HarperTeen: UNEARTHLY, published in 2011, HALLOWED published January 17, 2012, and BOUNDLESS, due out in...more

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