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Entice (The Violet Eden Chapters #2)

by Jessica Shirvington (Goodreads Author)

4.29 of 5 stars 4.29 · rating details · 3,276 ratings · 398 reviews

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Violet Eden is Grigori - part angel, part human. Her destiny is to protect humans from the vengence of exiled angels.
Knowing who to trust is key but, when Grigori reinforcements arrive, it becomes clear everyone is hiding something. Even Lincoln. The only thing Violet does know: Phoenix's hold over her is more dangerous than ever.
The race to find the one thing...more

Hardcover, 438 pages

Published September 4th 2012 by Sourcebooks Fire (first published March 29th 2011)

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May 30, 2011 Nic rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Before reading Enticed I was a little bit nervous (okay A LOT nervous) as I had mixed feelings about Embraced the first book in the series. But I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this installment. There were some big improvements made that were desperately need.

Again I liked Shirvington prose. Simple yet elegant. The plot this time had less romantic drama (the love triangle was milder). In Embrace I felt like it big time overwhelmed the rest of the storyline. This time there was a...more

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Sep 07, 2012 Juhina rated it 4 of 5 stars

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*contains mild spoilers of Embrace*

Entice is secondary novel is a series that exceeded the first. Embrace was enjoyable but just not that memorable. However Entice was full of action, frustration, potential romance and just exciting. I honestly couldn't put the book down and was sometimes late for work because I lost track of time reading it at breakfast! My liking towards Violet Eden has solidified in Entice. I really liked how independent she is, something you don't usually see in paranormal...more *contains mild spoilers of Embrace*

Entice is secondary novel is a series that exceeded the first. Embrace was enjoyable but just not that memorable. However Entice was full of action, frustration, potential romance and just exciting. I honestly couldn't put the book down and was sometimes late for work because I lost track of time reading it at breakfast! My liking towards Violet Eden has solidified in Entice. I really liked how independent she is, something you don't usually see in paranormal YA novels. I was also glad that this time she learnt from her previous mistakes and didn't repeat them. She held her ground, she was focused and even if she was swayed a bit, she knew where she belonged in the end.

The end of Embrace was shocking, we find out that Pheonix has somehow embraced his evil side and is now out to get her. Boy am I glad Pheonix is out of the way. I hated how Violet was sidetracked by him and caused so much hurt to her true love, Linc. Even if he still didn't know it yet. However Entice doesn't focus on the romance, but it focuses on finding the scriptures, on finding out who has betrayed the Grigoris and also on Violet learning more about her powers and how big of a part she will have to play for the Grigoris.

The secondary characters in Entice were all so likable! Spence, the guy who I thought was going to create yet another love triangle, only ended up being her awesome kick-butt sidekick thank god. He had me cracking up so much when he teamed up with Violet. We also have Sal, Steph's love interest and then Zoe. I honestly think the introduction of these trio made the book lighter and a bit less dark for the readers. Griffin was as great as always and Magda was as annoying as hell. I loved how Stephanie, who is Vi's none paranormal best friend, is in on everything. Vi doesn't have to keep this huge secret from her and Steph is always 100% in on what Vi is doing and most of the time actually joins in on meetings and watches their practices. Thank god there is no negligent protagonist and a whiny best friend here!

Entice is a great, and better, follow up to Embrace and I now have high hopes for Emblaze. i know many readers have gotten bored of angel novels, but I believe if you stick to the end of Embrace and pick up Entice, you will fall in love with this series! (less)

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Mar 29, 2011 Katherine rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Amazing!! This was even better than the first book - tying in so much world history to this fantasy genre without forcing religion on the readers just adds a whole new layer to the story and depth of emotions in the writing. Love the new characters, although the Violet/Lincoln situation is absolute heartbreaking torture! Please let's have some (positive) resolution come October's book three - can I really wait that long?!

Addition: this reminds me a lot of an angel take of the Vampire Academy se...more

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Mar 27, 2011 Chloe rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: angel-books

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! i need Emblaze NOW!!!!!!!!!!!! sooooooooo goooooooood

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Mar 27, 2011 Mary rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Best book!!!!!!!

Luv luv luv these books.
Hanging out 4 next one.

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May 15, 2013 WillowBe rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I'd give it 2 1/2 stars. I've decided that Violet functions like a Goofus ( like in Goofus and Gallant from HiLights kids' mag?) for teens. She does and thinks stupid things, is hopelessly self-centered, lacks insight until she's hit over the head with it, poor impulse control, lack of planning or thought about how her actions impact the future, etc. I can see teens everywhere reading this book and saying, " Even I know that's stupid to do!" or whatever. Of course as a nearly 50 yo woman, it's l...more

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Mar 13, 2013 Dark Faerie Tales rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Quick & Dirty: This was an awesome book full of adventure, betrayal, and great romance.

Opening Sentence: The angel had been ordered to make his choice.

The Review:

Violet Eden has just recently become a Grigori, and she still has a lot to learn. Her relationship with her partner Lincoln is more complicated than ever. She is totally in love with him and he with her but their relationship is supposedly forbidden. Now Lincoln seems to be pulling away from her...more

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Jan 19, 2013 Kara rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

OK as far as the book itself goes I liked Entice a lot the story and the newly introduced character were all well written and I love the fantasy world of the Grigori (I can't remember if that's how it was spelled so I apologize if i'm wrong.) But their was one thing keeping me from loving the book.

THE FREAKING LOVE TRIANGLE!!!!!

In Embrace I loved Phoenix and the complexity of his character, I have always had a thing for the dark hero, they're more fun and more relate-able then the straight lace...more OK as far as the book itself goes I liked Entice a lot the story and the newly introduced character were all well written and I love the fantasy world of the Grigori (I can't remember if that's how it was spelled so I apologize if i'm wrong.) But their was one thing keeping me from loving the book.

THE FREAKING LOVE TRIANGLE!!!!!

In Embrace I loved Phoenix and the complexity of his character, I have always had a thing for the dark hero, they're more fun and more relate-able then the straight laced good guy hero which only exist in books. Lets be honest we all have a little mean in us. But I could tell from the beginning that Linc and Violet were going to be together because the author has a very clear love for Lincoln (And even though I know they're not real characters why did you have to play with Phoenix like that Ms. Shirvington? Having Violet give her virginity to him and making him think he had a chance with her was just mean) And then after everything in the first book where he was always there for Violet when she need him, healed her when Linc couldn't and took care of her when no one else was there to do it, why did you have to go and turn him into WHAT EVER THE FREAK HE BECAME IN THE SECOND BOOK!!!

Grrrr he was an ass and it made no sense to me why!! I just couldn't see the Phoenix from the first book reopening Violets stomach wound or trying to kill her and manipulating her the way he did in the second book even after she broke his heart. I know he did manipulate her in the first book a little but in the end you could see that he was genuinely hurt and that he cared about Vi, and this was such a drastic jump even after someone breaks your heart a part of you still cares about them. Also he was barely in the book and I missed him and Violets interactions. But all of this might just be my Phoenix love which is slowly dying

And then to top it all off I kept getting pissed at Linc because of his all over the place attitude about Violet, I mean seriously pick a side either fight for her or don't, don't lead her on and then throw up your guard. Even I was getting a little mental whiplash from the constant back and forth. And if Linc and Vi are soul mates then you would think that Linc would be there for her a bit more and be more understanding about what she's feeling and has felt considering her relationship with him and not keep throwing her past mistakes in her face and running to Magda with his problems and ignoring her. I get it he's hurt rightfully so, but they are half human and humans make mistake, use a little of your angel ness and forgive her I mean your competition is now trying to kill her so I would say that Linc no longer has anything to worry about in that department.

So with all this said in my honest advice I believe that Violet should just start over with guys, the ones she is currently involved with have just a little to much baggage. (less)

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Jan 16, 2013 Erin M. rated it 4 of 5 stars

The writing, to me, seemed very good. I did find it to be too simple a few times. I don't think I would've noticed that if it hadn't bothered me in the first book. It wasn't too bad in this book. Besides that I really enjoyed the writing. It flowed, gave me an insight on the characters/ setting, and was an overall success.

After everything that happened, Violet's life is finally beginning to settle. As much as it can for a human who's part angel anyway. She is getting used to her angelic status...more The writing, to me, seemed very good. I did find it to be too simple a few times. I don't think I would've noticed that if it hadn't bothered me in the first book. It wasn't too bad in this book. Besides that I really enjoyed the writing. It flowed, gave me an insight on the characters/ setting, and was an overall success.

After everything that happened, Violet's life is finally beginning to settle. As much as it can for a human who's part angel anyway. She is getting used to her angelic status and even meeting people her age in the same situation as her. They're having fun together all while saving the world. Their fun is interrupted when Phoenix shows up. He needs something and needs Violet and her friends help to get it. To add to the drama, Lincoln is in cahoots with Magda doing something secret. Something that may be endangering his life.

The story was fast-paced and filled to the brim with action. I was never bored. At all. The only problem with the plot was that there almost seemed to be too much going on. Moments that should've been important weren't a bi deal. The cliffhanger at the end of the story didn't shock me too much because there was a couple cliffhangers (big moments) throughout the story. That wasn't necessarily a bad thing. After all, it's hard for a story to have too much action.

Violet is a strong person. She went through a lot with her mom's death, dad's distant attitude, and betrayal of a major person in her life: Phoenix. But she became a stronger person because of it. She wasn't afraid to jump into battle or put her life at stake for others. Phoenix's presence (literally) wasn't very strong. He only showed up in the book a few brief times and appeared evil for most of it. He never really got to tell his side of the story. Hopefully he will in the next book. There was a lot more Lincoln in this book. You get to know him better despite his secret. I ended up realizing what a good person he was. I just wish he would stop being so stubborn about his relationship with Violet. Then there was Violet's best friend. Steph is a very likeable character because she was supportive of Violet but not annoying about it. Finally, there was the new Grigori in town: Zoe, Salvatore, and Spence. I really liked Spence. He became close with Violet and was a good friend. He was a bit of a troublemaker, but that only made the story better.

Besides the action there was also quite a bit of drama. With three new Grigori in town it was bound to happen. Added to that is the reappearance of an old (and evil) character. Lincoln and Violet are still trying to work through the risks of their relationship while dealing with secrets and the jealousy of other people. There was a ton of stuff happening. I loved it.

In conclusion I found Enticed to be a very enticing book (yes, I went there). The plot was just so amazing. I really want to see more of Violet and finds out what happens next. With any luck there will be more of Phoenix in the next book so I can find out what's going on there. Seriously people I need the next book. Anyway, I would recommend this book to fans of paranormal/ action-packed stories or angel stories. This book is begging to be read. (less)

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Nov 27, 2012 Rosalie92 rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 5-stars-books, read-in-2012, fantasy, all-time-favourites, young-adult

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Gefallene Engel, unmögliche Liebe und ein Kampf gegen dunkle Mächte Violet ist nun eine Grigori, ein Wächterengel. Sie genießt in vollen Zügen, endlich mit Lincoln zusammen zu sein, doch sie verliert ihr Ziel nicht aus den Augen: Sie muss die verlorene Grigorischrift finden, bevor sie in die Hände der Verbannten gelangt. Doch gerade als Violet meint, einen entscheidenden Schritt weitergekommen zu sein, kehrt Phoenix zurück und sofort sind zwei Dinge klar: Liliths Sohn hat nicht vor, den g...more

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Nov 25, 2012 Edie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Pretty dang good book. The begining was slow and didn't hold my attention very well, making me mad so I put the book down and went to bed. I woke upu the next morning and like always, I have a book by my side. I huffed and picked it up knowing I would have to finish it sooner or later. But I found myself unable to put the book down. I read for maybe three hours straight unable to tear my eyes away from the page. I have to say this: I very much liked the first book, Embrace. But Entice was a step...more

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Nov 21, 2012 Stephanie Johnson rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I have to say I was greatly disappointed by this installment, since I so loved the first book in the series. I don't want to say I didn't like it because I do like these characters, I just didn't like it a lot. It was just okay.

I found Violet whinny and fatiguing. I just wanted her to get a backbone and say what she wanted and what she needed. It was like everything she was feeling had to be a secret and I'm not sure as to why. If she would tell them what Phoenix was doing...more NetGalley free read...

I have to say I was greatly disappointed by this installment, since I so loved the first book in the series. I don't want to say I didn't like it because I do like these characters, I just didn't like it a lot. It was just okay.

I found Violet whinny and fatiguing. I just wanted her to get a backbone and say what she wanted and what she needed. It was like everything she was feeling had to be a secret and I'm not sure as to why. If she would tell them what Phoenix was doing to her or how she was feeling about Lincoln, maybe a lot of her anxiety would go away. There's something to be said for being a straight shooter and I felt like Violet was that in the first book. When she was pissed she told Lincoln and/or Phoenix how she was feeling. She even asked Phoenix to help her with her emotions. She was straight about how she felt and what she wanted, no matter how wrong or right it was.

I felt like Lincoln was more of a teenager than a man. His emotional response to seeing Violet kiss Spence was dumb to me. Dropping his glass and running out. Then when he realizes she was manipulated by Phoenix, he can barely keep his hands off of her. And there was no real resolution to that either. I'm sure it will come later, but it's dragging for me. I need to know what their choices are and if they will be like Rudyard and Nyla were.

Why no one could figure out that Magda was the traitor in Violet's dreams is beyond me. It seems Violet paid very little attention to what her dreams were telling her. She didn't even go to Griffen or Linc to talk them out to get clarity. There were just a lot of missed opportunities to me. And why did they let Magda go? She knows too much about them and about their plans. Just dumb to me.

Also Jude's last minute arrival into the story was kinda weird to me as well. It was just strange to me. He was sort of dropped in in my opinion.

The action was also lacking compared to the first book in my opinion. I just liked the first book so much better. (less)

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Nov 08, 2012 Jenni Arndt rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I read Jessica Shirvington's Embrace about a week ago and was so happy to have waited this long to read it because I had Entice sitting on my shelf just waiting for me to grab it and pick up where the action left off. And does it ever, the second instalment in The Violet Eden Chapters is chalk full of hot romance and intense action at a pitch perfect pace. Not only is this novel graced with perfect timing, but it also stands out for the unique ang...more You can read all of my reviews at Alluring Reads.

I read Jessica Shirvington's Embrace about a week ago and was so happy to have waited this long to read it because I had Entice sitting on my shelf just waiting for me to grab it and pick up where the action left off. And does it ever, the second instalment in The Violet Eden Chapters is chalk full of hot romance and intense action at a pitch perfect pace. Not only is this novel graced with perfect timing, but it also stands out for the unique angel lore that is beautifully interspersed in the pages.

We definitely got our fair share of action in the previous novel in the series but in this follow up we get to see Vi once she has embraced and is officially an active Grigori. I love Vi's determination and her independence, it really shines through in this novel (even though it gets her into trouble a few times as well.) While she does come across as pretty thick headed at times, she is easily relateable in her constant rollercoaster of emotions. Always there to stir up her emotions is her Grigori partner, Lincoln. Let me just say that Linc is as swoon-worthy as ever, if not even more-so in this one. I love him so much! His constant need to protect Vi but also his ability to step back when he needs to is spot on for a love interest. I love how he is always there for her but fully prepared to let her deal with things on her own if she asks, and she definitely has a lot to deal with as the plot unfolds.

The novel starts off with a bang and there is constantly a mission, filled with action, and new threads to the story being excellently weaved into the plot. We have the grigori and the exiles in a race to be the first to discover the ancient scriptures mentioned at the tail end of Embrace and the path to discovery is filled with forks in the road. Between Onyx feeding them tiny hints of information and a traitor in their midst the grigori have a lot of hurdles to jump over to get to the truth. Also, Violet's past is coming back to haunt her in the form of Phoenix who is back once again and it leading the exiles in their hunt.

I had worried that with the return of Phoenix we would have to suffer through the return of the love triangle, but that wasn't the case at all. The romance is definitely hot and heavy between Vi and Linc and while there is memories of her feelings for Phoenix, it is left at just that, memories. The unique take on angel lore really comes into play in the romance aspect of the novel as we meet Nyla and Rudyard who are grigori partners but are also together in a romantic way as well. But grigori partners can't be together in that way, right? Well a whole new world is opened up here and I loved watching it unfold.

This series is full of likeable characters and action to keep you flipping the pages. Upon finishing up Entice I realized that my love for angel books must be officially solidified. When action, fantastic characters and a unique take on the subject are all present there is a story that I am easily lost in. Those are elements that are strong and at the forefront of Shirvington's novels so I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a good read.(less)

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Oct 17, 2012 Rebecca Carroll rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I have mixed feelings about this book. For the first book, I enjoyed the intriguing angelic world and liked Violet as a character, but I didn't really liked the way the romance played out.

In this book the adventure/action side of things was great, and I like the idea of the scriptures. Meeting the pair of soulmates, and the rollercoaster that sent them on was also interesting. And of course, the chemistry between Licoln and Violet was amazing.

But.. I have two peeves about Enticed. Firstly, Pho...more

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Sep 20, 2012 T.M. Smith rated it 5 of 5 stars

In this highly anticipated sequel to Entice, Violet jumps head first into her Grigori training as she attempts to juggle her Angel abilities with her desperate need to be a normal teenager. Still struggling with her relationship with Linc (her friend, trainer and Grigori partner) her inner turmoil is only compounded by the reappearance of Phoenix. Oh and let’s not forget the thorn in her side, quite literally, Onyx.

This series took me completely by surprise and quickly became one of my favorite...more

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Sep 15, 2012 Kayla rated it 5 of 5 stars

After reading Embrace (Book 1) I was instantly reeled in and I knew I had to get my hands on Entice! Entice lived up to my expectations and then more. Funny, Heart Wrenching at times, Action Packed. I absolutely love how Shirvington writes.

Violet is obviously head over heels for Lincoln, but made a mistake (can’t tell because it would spoil it for the people who haven’t read Embrace) and doesn’t know if he will ever forgive her for what she did with Phoenix. In Embrace I sympathized with Phoeni...more

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Sep 13, 2012 Cel rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I rate this book 4.5.

Since day one, I root for Lincoln. I like his characteristics--mellow, understanding, thoughtful, loving, and most of all protective to his loved ones ( a real Guardian Angel who protects humanity). O_o

In book one, Ms. Jessica Shirvington tore my heart when Violet slept with Phoenix. I felt the agony that Lincoln was experiencing when he found out. In this book, I enjoyed more the romance of Lincoln and Violet, but pulled my hair out when they tried to distant themselves t...more

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Sep 10, 2012 Jeanbooknerd rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Jessica Shirvington’s second book in the Embrace series, Entice, continues the story of Violet who has a lot of questions and is trying to figure out exactly what she is. Knowing she is a Grigori, she has to think how it affects her mortality while still dealing with the events that occurred in the desert. Still struggling to accept her powers, the correlation between her and the highly dangerous exile, Phoenix, and having forbidden feelings for Lincoln, she has no time to reflect. A new group o...more

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Aug 27, 2012 Jena rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I absolutely love this series. Both of the books have been absolutely brilliant. There's so much depth to them. So many weaved layers and secrets and yet everything fits together so perfectly in the grand scheme. Entice was everything I could have asked for in this dark and twisted angel story. Thrills, betrayals, laughs, desires, agony, love, fierce battles... it has it all.

Entice kicks off where Embrace left us, Violet is Grigori and not just any Grigori, a powerful one. One who isn't sure of...more I absolutely love this series. Both of the books have been absolutely brilliant. There's so much depth to them. So many weaved layers and secrets and yet everything fits together so perfectly in the grand scheme. Entice was everything I could have asked for in this dark and twisted angel story. Thrills, betrayals, laughs, desires, agony, love, fierce battles... it has it all.

Entice kicks off where Embrace left us, Violet is Grigori and not just any Grigori, a powerful one. One who isn't sure of what type of angel parented her. Violet thought Phoenix leaving would help her world tip back on balance. But, nothing is ever in balance for Violet. Everyone seems to be hiding things, including Linc. Oh and not to mention new Grigori are coming to help plus the Exiles they start to come across all tend to be linked somehow. Violet isn't one to go down without a fight thought. She'll fight for the one she loves and her people... no matter the cost for her.

I just love all these characters so much. With our protagonist Violet, I just get her. Her twistedness, her emotions, her hurt, her love, her confusion, her amazing abilities. She's so easy to fall in love with as the voice of the story. Then there's her best friend Steph and her leader Griffin, who are two characters that do no wrong in my book. Also with the old characters Magda returns as well... and basically I want to set her on fire and then stomp on the ashes. Just saying. But other than that, with the old characters we love there are new ones too. Spence especially stole the show for me. I loved his slight cockiness, his charisma, his uncanny ability to laugh and ease tension. I'm hoping to see a lot more of him in the future.

Then there's Lincoln. Oh Lincoln. I am basically in love with you. He is sexy, and dresses good, so protective and athletic. Linc is just the perfect guy and his heart always tries to be in the right place. I want Violet and him to have their happy ending so badly. These two can never seem to catch a break, and they so deserve happiness.

The ending was all kinds of an emotional roller coaster. It's one of those endings where you hope and hope but then are like "nah it won't work out that way"... Then it does and it's like hallelujah finally! Yet the ending is more than just a villain. There's war, conflicts, heartbreak, betrayal, and unbelievable truths revealed. I love this series so hard and cannot WAIT to read the next book.(less)

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Aug 27, 2012 Georgia rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I was not sure about this book due to my feelings regarding the first in the series, but I went ahead and picked it up. I was pleasantly surprised. The writing and story in the second Violet Eden series was much better than the first, with more depth of the characters.

There was also less frustration with the characters (an issue I had in the first book) as they try to figure out where the ancient Scriptures are and Violet tries to figure out her life. There were still a lot of 'teen' moments whe...more

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Aug 23, 2012 Jenny rated it 4 of 5 stars

Completely captivating, Entice begins right on the heels of where Embrace left off, thrusting us back into the tension-filled world of Violet and the recent discovery of her Grigori heritage. While hitting the ground running is usually something that ensures the story has our unwavering attention and focus, a few reminders here and there of important events that took place in the book prior would have been appreciated, our slight confusion over more minor character names and associations keeping...more

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Jul 17, 2012 Anushka rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Hoooooooooooooooooooooooolyy crap!
Wow! This was dope - both awesome and intoxicating.
For a moment, it all seemed like non-fiction, like reading some angel-o-encyclopedia. OhMySweetGoodness! Every piece of information seemed so real, it never felt like reading a fiction paranormal novel. I'm still unable to form coherent sentences due to the elation after reading it.

I loved Phoenix. Haha, sounds ridiculous but whatever, I always have something for the villains in the stories *evil grin* ....more

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Jul 16, 2012 Cristina marked it as to-read

I am honestly not a huge fan of angel books and that whole genre. But I am however a huge fan of this series by Jessica Shirvington. She did such an amazing job writting this series it was impossible not to become a fan! Like everyone else, I was dying for the next book. And as always, I was quite nervous that I wouldn't like it as much as the first book. For me the follow up is never as good. I blame it on the terrible two's!

I really had nothing to be nervous about. I actually thought this book...more

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Apr 05, 2011 Larissa rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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There are angels that walk amongst humans on Earth, however they are not the kind that bless your soul but rather rip your bleeding heart from your chest and watch as you suffer into death. Angels do not belong on Earth but as Violet is finding out, you can't kill them all.

Violet and Lincoln have made a promise to each other, no more secrets, however it soon becomes evident that Lincoln is hiding something. Lincoln is never around when Violet needs him and when Phoenix returns Violet is in need...more

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Apr 04, 2011 ALPHAreader rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

When we left her, seventeen-year-old Violet Eden was struggling with all the typical teen problems. She had a crush on a guy who thought of her only as a friend. She was struggling to connect with her distant father, who was never the same after Violet’s mother died. And Violet herself was trying to figure out her place in the world and why she always felt so out of touch . . . and then secrets began falling into place for Violet. A long-ago message from her mother in a wooden box exposed Violet...more

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Oct 16, 2012 Cocktails and Books rated it 5 of 5 stars

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In this second installment to the Violet Eden Chapters, we find Violet struggling with the rift in her relationship with Lincoln and getting up to speed on training in her new role as a Grigori. But she soon discovers that the deep betrayal she feels at the hand of Phoenix is nothing when he decides to go with his darker side. He uses the bond they have together to torment Violet and lead her and her Grigori friends on a merry chase for the mysterious Scriptures.

This is a series that grabs you b...more In this second installment to the Violet Eden Chapters, we find Violet struggling with the rift in her relationship with Lincoln and getting up to speed on training in her new role as a Grigori. But she soon discovers that the deep betrayal she feels at the hand of Phoenix is nothing when he decides to go with his darker side. He uses the bond they have together to torment Violet and lead her and her Grigori friends on a merry chase for the mysterious Scriptures.

This is a series that grabs you by the shirt collar and refuses to let you go, even after you have finished the last page. It's action packed and has you at the edge of your seat, but more importantly (in my opinion) is it pulls you in emotionally as you can feel Violets angst flow off the pages. It's exciting to read, but it's also emotionally draining.

Violet has had a lot thrown at her and at seventeen, I'm not sure if I could even deal with a fraction of what she has. She's still reeling from the events that forced her hand into becoming a Grigori. She's not regretting becoming Grigori, because she could never regret saving Lincoln, but it was the lost of faith and trust in someone she so freely gave herself to that she has a hard time with. Who could blame her. Phoenix, despite what happened, had appeared to truly love her, and to find he played with her emotions to tipped the outcome in his favor hurts her still. But she can't deny still being drawn to him, despite what he's done.

And then there's Lincoln. He does a fair job of messing with her head as well with his constant flip flopping on his stance with regards to their relationship. While he doesn't come out and say it, he holds Phoenix against her, even though he was the one that kept pushing her away saying they couldn't have a relationship. But while things looked like they might bet getting to a good place for both Violet and Lincoln, the events towards the end of Entice make me wonder if the walls that Lincoln loves to build when it comes to Violet are going to go up again.

Despite the emotional roller coaster Violet seems to be on endlessly, she does grow quite a bit in Entice. She's starting to develop leadership qualities that could only make this band of Grigori stronger as they begin to understand the potential evil Phoenix is willing to release. She may still seem naive in many things, she's also starting to see the bigger picture and once she fully understands her gifts, the one who can stop what's happening.

I love this series. Jessica Shirvington has taken the angel story and put her own unique twist on it, with characters who you will love to hate (Phoenix) while breaking your heart at almost every turn with others. Quite frankly, it is the best YA series I have read in 2012. I'm having severe separation anxiety knowing we won't get book 3 until next March (yes...I was already scouring sites trying to find the Australian version of the next 2 books because I can't wait). (less)

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Sep 07, 2012 Dani rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: angels-n-demons

★★★½

Violet. Entice finds Violet Eden still shaken from her experiences in the desert – the trials that turned her from being merely human to accepting her destiny as a Grigori, the part-angel protectors of humans and hunters of exiled angels. However, though she’s accepted what she is, it quickly becomes clear that Violet hasn’t wholeheartedly embraced the Grigori side of her nature yet, and she fears the lost part of herself that she was forced to kill in order to become what she was created to...more

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Jan 19, 2013 Erika rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I absolutely adored the first book in this series so I was extremely excited to dive into Entice. Entice continues the story of Violet Eden, a girl who had recently found out that she is part angel (Grigori). Her destiny is to work along side her partner, Lincoln, to fight against fallen angels of light and dark.

The main character, Violet, once again has a very strong personality and part in the story that I really don't have much to complain about. Since the end of the last book, though she's b...more

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Sep 22, 2012 Arianna Lib rated it 5 of 5 stars

Jessica Shirvington wrote another amazing book! Entice was better than Embrace so I'm hoping that means that her next books will just keep getting better and better.

Entice picks up where we left off in the previous book with Violet and Lincoln working side by side. We meet new friends and old enemies. Onyx, now human makes a big comeback, and with his new identity, still takes part in the Grigori-Exiles world in a new way. Suprisingly him and a new character Dapper, keep making me laugh.

Pheoni...more

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Sep 22, 2012 Tabitha rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: cliffhanger, love-triangle, angels, paranormal, young-adult, digital-reads

To rant or not to rant, that is the question.

Yeah, it’s not really a question, is it? I’ll go ahead and warn you now. If you are a huge fan of this series, on Team Lincoln, easily offended by bad language and derogatory comments (then why the hell do you read my reviews?), then this might upset you and you should probably skip it. If none of that bothers you (ie only my little sister will probably be reading this), then read on.

Okay, let’s try to summarize before I go all rageface on you. Violet Eden has finally completely embraced her Grigori side, though she still has major issues with it, she and the other Grigori are trying to find the scripture, which I think is a list of all of the possible Grigori, but I’m not sure. It never really says in this book. It did in book one, but I just don’t fucking remember clearly. Either way, this sends her and the others on a journey to find them before the exiles do, or rather before Phoenix’s group of exiles do. ::breathes:: nope, hold it in, don’t rage yet. Anyway, while all this is searching is going on, Lincoln is facing his own set of issues. The exile who is responsible for the death of his mother has resurfaced and he can think of nothing but revenge. When I say “nothing but revenge”, I mean nothing, he is even ignoring Violet which she is not too keen on.

This novel does just a few things right. It’s just as damn addictive as the first book. Once I got into the story, I couldn’t stop reading. Where they going to find the scripture in time? What the hell was up with Phoenix? Are Violet and Lincoln soul mates? Is that really enough to get them around the whole “Grigori partners are incompatible” bit? I just had to keep reading to find out. Other characters also shine through in this one. Steph, for one, seemed to have a much bigger role in this one. Can I just say that is something else I loved? The normal, human best friend doesn’t just get pushed to the side in favor of new people to “protect” them, but instead is told about all of it and brought along for the ride. A few new characters where introduced, one of which I loved. His name is Spence and he’s just a cocky, sarcastic, funny, over-exuberant guy…who is interested in Vi in friends only zone.

But, unfortunately, he brings me to my rant. The role Spence plays in this book is hauntingly similar to the one Phoenix played in book one (well except for the part where Spence is only a friend and Phoenix was clearly more). He hangs out with Vi, helping her through shit while Lincoln is off gallivanting around doing God knows what and keeping his many secrets from Violet. Once again, my rant will probably bring about many spoilers, so proceed only if you dare. (view spoiler)[WHAT THE FUCK IS UP WITH PHOENIX?!?!?!? Seriously, in book one, he had his issues but he was there for Violet in whatever capacity she needed him, friend, lover, protector, guide, whatever and now, he is just a dick. Let me rephrase that, the scant few times he shows up, he is a dick. The first time Violet comes across him in this book, he makes her make out Spence, right in front of Lincoln, and then proceeds to reopen the fatal wound she received in book one after Lincoln has stormed out. Yeah, you remember when he healed her in book one from the stab in the stomach? Apparently that wound is permanently bonded to him and he can reopen it whenever he so chooses. What the fuck, right? There are a few moments when his feelings show through to Violet, making her remember that he did once care. And this, in and of itself, is what pisses me off. Phoenix does love her. I know it and that makes it hard for me to believe his transformation. I read somewhere in an interview with the author that since he is a “dark” exile, that darkness is a part of himself that he can’t overcome, no matter how much he wants to.

Really lady? I don’t fucking buy it. The “bad” guys overcome their darksides all the time, mostly in fiction as opposed to real life, but this is a PARANORMAL romance, so I don’t think realism is what we are going for. Look at Patch in Hush Hush. I mean if he can do it, so can Phoenix. But that would take the will of the author and it seems clear that she is Team Lincoln. Which I don’t understand because even if I didn’t have that proclivity for bad guys (who become redeemed enough to deserve the heroine, of course), I still wouldn’t like Lincoln because he keeps lying and keeping things from Violet, not to mention running to Magda for help which is just beyond understanding. Plus, he keeps telling Violet over and over that they can’t be together and yet he gets angry if she tries to move on. Okay, so maybe her and Spence making out isn’t considered “moving on” since it was against both their wills, but the point is that if he loves her as much as he claims, he should want her to be happy, no? Pining over his useless ass definitely isn’t making her happy. For those of you who are Team Lincoln and have dealt with this rant this far, let me just say that they won’t get their happy ending here either. They find out they are soul mates which invalidates the grigori restrictions, but they see a one soul mate get killed in front of the other and refuse to accept that is what will happen to each other if one dies. They won’t take that risk ,which is bullshit because we all know in the next book (which they are going to be five of at the moment) they’ll be back to pushing the boundaries because they are so in wuv.

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If you read that, you know how angry this book made me. If not, well let’s just say that unsatisfied is an understatement. With all that being said, do I plan on reading the rest of this series? At the particularly moment, yes I do because even though I really know that things aren’t going to go the way I want them to, I am still mildly curious to where it does go and I have that need to finish series. Besides, I want more glimpses of my awesome Phoenix (assuming is normal personality comes back). But I will not be recommending this series to anyone else until I finish it. This has made me too mad to want to condemn others to suffer it unless I know it’s worth it.
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Jessica Shirvington is the author of THE VIOLET EDEN CHAPTERS also known as THE EMBRACE SERIES. An entrepreneur, author, and mother living in Sydney, Australia, Jessica is also a 2011 finalist for Cosmopolitan’s annual Fun, Fearless Female Award. She’s also one of the lucky few who met the love of her life at age seventeen: Matt Shirvington, a former Olympian and current sports broadcaster for FOX...more

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