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My Soul to Save (Soul Screamers #2)

by Rachel Vincent (Goodreads Author)

3.99 of 5 stars 3.99 · rating details · 10,945 ratings · 823 reviews

When Kaylee Cavanaugh screams, someone dies.

So when teen pop star Eden croaks onstage and Kaylee doesn’t wail, she knows something is dead wrong. She can’t cry for someone who has no soul.

The last thing Kaylee needs right now is to be skipping school, breaking her dad’s ironclad curfew and putting her too-hot-to-be-real boyfriend’s loyalty to the test. But starry-eyed teen...more

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Published December 29th 2009 by Harlequin Teen

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Jan 06, 2011 Kim rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: ya, read-in-2011, favorites

The second book in this amazing series, and I enjoyed it as much as the first one. I'll try to keep this as spoiler-free as possible, but most of this will make no sense if you haven't read this book. Just some of the thoughts I have swirling around in my head.

Kaylee's abilities are developing, she's finally learning to control herself and her powers, and Nash is with her every step of the way. Did I mention I adore him already? I love their dynamic and their chemistry, especially when the room...more

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May 15, 2013 Sunny rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

In this book, Tod's ex girlfriend is in a bit of trouble. She sold her soul to a demon for fame and fortune.

We got to know Tod a lot more in this book:

Kaylee agreed to help Tod with his ex and of course Nash was a great boyfriend and agreed to help to keep Kaylee safe. In the last book we found out that Nash and Tod are brothers which explains why they have a love/hate relationship.

This book was good - not as good as the first but good...

Audio Book Rating: This audio book was narrated by Amanda...more

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Feb 12, 2011 Kristy rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Soundtrack going through my mind as I read this book:

Take me down (6th Underground) -Eclipse
I want to sex you up- Color me bad
Let the bodies hit the floor-Drowning fool
Living Dead Girl- Rob Zombie
Better as a memory - Kenney Chesney
Brick- Ben Folds Five
I'm going straight to Hell- Drivin' and cryin'
I could die for you-Red hot chili peppers
Break on through-The doors
Highway to Hell-ACDC
No soul-The Rumble Strips
Fix You-Cold Play
Grim Reaper Blues-The entrance Band
Don't fear the reaper-Blue Oyster Cu...more

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Nov 15, 2011 Donna {Book Passion for Life} rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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After reading Rachel Vincent’s My Soul to Take I eagerly dived straight into My Soul to Save, the second book in The Soul Screamers Series. And although I enjoyed it, I have quite mixed feelings about it because I don’t feel it was as good as the first.

My Soul to Save see’s Kaylee and Nash take on another dangerous journey, when they go to concert and watch a famous singer drop dead on the stage. The problem is Kaylee doesn’t wail like she normally does and she quickly realises it is because th...more After reading Rachel Vincent’s My Soul to Take I eagerly dived straight into My Soul to Save, the second book in The Soul Screamers Series. And although I enjoyed it, I have quite mixed feelings about it because I don’t feel it was as good as the first.

My Soul to Save see’s Kaylee and Nash take on another dangerous journey, when they go to concert and watch a famous singer drop dead on the stage. The problem is Kaylee doesn’t wail like she normally does and she quickly realises it is because the singer has no soul; the singer has sold her soul to become rich and famous. Soon Kaylee and Nash with the help from Tod, find out that Tod’s ex-girlfriend is the next one to loose her life and they go on a mission to try and reclaim her soul.

This is a hard review for me to write because like I said, I did enjoy it but not as much as the first. The problem is, I can’t quite put my finger on why I didn’t because the story was still excellently written and there were plenty of twists and turns. I did find it a tad predictable at times but then the ending was a bit of shocker, so it definitely had its highs and lows. I think the main problem was I didn’t enjoy the characters as much this time around. In My Soul to Take we seen Kaylee trying to save the people around her that she knew and loved but with this one, I didn’t have any real connection to Addison because we don’t really know her, therefore I really didn’t care what happened to her. I know that sounds bad but it’s true. I guess I would have liked to have gotten to know her more as a character rather than just the dying girl that everyone was trying to save.

What I did really like in this book was how Kaylee and Nash’s relationship developed. I loved that things were hotting up and it was truly frustrating at times with Tod popping up out of no where but I enjoyed it and I can’t wait to see more. I also liked that we got to know Tod a bit more too. We got to see the softer side of him but with the events of this book, we also seen a more dangerous side too and I’m eager to find out more.

Overall, I’m still looking forward to continuing this series and I can not wait to start the next few books in the series.

Thank you to Mira for giving me the opportunity to review this book.
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Jan 11, 2010 Heather rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Fans of the Wake Trilogy

Recommended to Heather by: Melissa Marr

Shelves: 2010, ya, urban-fantasy, paranormal-romance

Having quickly devoured My Soul to Take, I immediately set my sights on Book 2 of the Soul Screamers Series. While it wasn't as good as the first, probably due to less pages being devoted to Nash and Kaylee, it did not disappoint.

Set six weeks from the end of My Soul to Take, we find that Kaylee is coming into her powers, establishing a home with her father, and exploring her relationship with Nash. But all to quickly, Kaylee is forced to set her wants and lessons aside to come to the aid of Tod...more

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Oct 01, 2009 Tez rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Usually Kaylee Cavanaugh can tell when someone in the vicinity is about to die, but not this time. A pop star sold her soul, so it's not there for bean sidhe Kaylee to work with. And her reaper friend's ex Addison also sold hers, and Addy's little sister's damn close to selling hers, too. But to win the souls back, Kaylee has to venture into the Netherworld, and not everyone will emerge unscathed.

It's impossible to read about Dekker Media without thinking of Disney - especially after viewing Sou...more

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Jan 16, 2010 The Flooze rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: urban-fantasy-paranormal, vanquished_2010, owned, ya_teen

For some reason this book makes me feel old. Old as dirt, like no other YA has thus far.

Kaylee once again inserts herself in a dangerous situation because of her highly attuned morality and sense of duty. She can't resist helping others. She's a mixture of naivete and hope, blindly blundering through obstacles.

But she has to finegle around being grounded to achieve her goals. Has to find a way to work around both her car keys and her mobile phone being taken away. And she has to remain focused...more For some reason this book makes me feel old. Old as dirt, like no other YA has thus far.

Kaylee once again inserts herself in a dangerous situation because of her highly attuned morality and sense of duty. She can't resist helping others. She's a mixture of naivete and hope, blindly blundering through obstacles.

But she has to finegle around being grounded to achieve her goals. Has to find a way to work around both her car keys and her mobile phone being taken away. And she has to remain focused despite the lusty pull of her older jock boyfriend.

Perhaps my feeling old is just a testament to how well Vincent describes the teen girl pathos. For me, being well past that stage, the full immersion was a little much. Especially one scene depicting Kay's friend Emma behind the wheel. A horrible, yet accurate, representation of how distractedly and haphazardly some teens drive. It was painful to read from the adult perspective!

Nash, the delicious love interest, doesn't gain much depth here. He's mostly present as the futile voice of contention and reason. He doesn't do much more than growl in either anger or lust, though he does deliver a nice little smack-down of a speech to a hysterical pop princess.

Although I would describe Kaylee as a sensible sort of girl, she's a little too willing to drag herself into circumstances she can't entirely comprehend. I keep wanting her to ask for help, since she's so obviously in over her head and lacking in knowledge.

Yet for all her ignorance about the Netherworld and the business of souls, she seems to always know the answers and always asks the right questions. Why does she understand this world of death more than the reaper Tod? It doesn't sit well with me. I can't figure out what makes her so special.

The most intriguing aspects of the book deal with the Netherworld. We get to visit that alien landscape and the misshapen creatures residing there. We also meet two more reapers--they are probably the most fascinating characters of the piece. Were Vincent to write a novel dealing solely with these death-dealers, I think I'd be enthralled.

Overall, I like Kaylee, but her do-gooder attitude frustrates me. I plan to read the next because the glimpse into that hazy grey Netherworld promises more surprises. I want to know more about the unhappy reaper, Tod, and his boss Levi. And I get the feeling that Nash is not all he's cracked up to be. But Kaylee...I don't really care what happens to Kaylee, and that's the real problem.
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Feb 06, 2010 Kristi (The Story Siren) rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: own-arc, books-i-own

Three words: one unique series!

I just love the whole premise of this series. The soul screamers. It's such an unique element, and I can't wait to see where Rachel takes us next!

Unfortunately I didn't enjoy My Soul to Save as much as I did it's predecessor. I enjoyed the story, it was excellently written and there were plenty of twists and turns to keep you on you toes. I just didn't enjoy the characters as much this time around.

My favorite character from the first novel Todd, was sullen and cl...more

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Apr 11, 2010 Cinnamon rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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MY SOUL TO SAVE is the second book in Rachel Vincent's Soul Screamers series. The first book, My Soul to Take, introduced Kaylee and her bean sidhe (banshee) abilities. When she senses death, Kaylee can't help but to sing the person's soul song. To us, this song sounds like ear-shattering screeching. Not exactly a trait known to win friends and influence people.

This installment follows Kaylee as she comes to terms with her abilities. I won't go into too many details as I don't want to give anyth...more MY SOUL TO SAVE is the second book in Rachel Vincent's Soul Screamers series. The first book, My Soul to Take, introduced Kaylee and her bean sidhe (banshee) abilities. When she senses death, Kaylee can't help but to sing the person's soul song. To us, this song sounds like ear-shattering screeching. Not exactly a trait known to win friends and influence people.

This installment follows Kaylee as she comes to terms with her abilities. I won't go into too many details as I don't want to give anything away from the first book, but I can say that this second book was fantastic. As always happens with the second installment in any series, I got a little nervous about MY SOUL TO SAVE. I loved My Soul to Take and didn't know if the second book could live up to it. Not only did this book live up to the first, in my opinion it surpassed the introductory story.

We begin the journey with Kaylee at a hit rock concert. When the star drops dead on stage, Kaylee panics, terrified that her wail will come out in a concert hall packed to the gills with people. If anything was going to get a girl put back in a mental health unit, that would be it. Only problem is Kaylee doesn't scream. If Kaylee's song comes out anytime a person dies, releasing the soul from their body, why doesn't Kaylee feel the urge to sing over the girl's dead body? There's can only be one answer - the girl has no soul. This discovery and the prediction of another girl's impending death leads Kaylee and her friends on a journey to save the souls they can before they wind up losing their own.

Already a fan of Ms. Vincent's work, I guess I shouldn't have been surprised that this story ended up jam-packed with mystery, suspense, and a whole lot of tension. The romantic tension in the story was especially phenomenal. This author is a master of romantic tension, giving us just enough heat and sensuality to get the heart pumping before cutting us off cold turkey. The romantic elements in the story were quite a bit more pumped up from the first book.

Fair warning: There are sensual scenes in this book. They are quite tastefully done and definitely add to the story.

Outside of the romantic tension - which really helped to make the story a compelling read - Ms. Vincent gave us quite of bit of suspense to latch on to throughout the story. From the first page we are thrown into a mystery so dark that the reader can't help but feel involved. An aspect of this author's writing that I have always found compelling, is her willingness to not sugar coat things for the reader. When she describes a horrible situation or painful events and feelings she really describes them. Below is a quote to show what I mean.

"The flesh beneath the double ring of punctures was inflamed and covered in those weird, red webbed veins, which now crept beneath my sock and halfway to my knee. Fluid sloshed beneath the skin over my ankle, hanging lower at the back, just above my shoe, where gravity tugged hardest" (pg. 240).

See what I mean? How can you not get involved in this story? My own leg was aching just reading this part and that's only two sentences out of the entire book. Ms. Vincent's imagery pops out to the reader. Combine this with her clear writing style that makes a complicated story very easy to follow and we end up with a great story.

I highly recommend MY SOUL TO SAVE to any fans of Ms. Vincent and any fans of Young Adult Urban Fantasy. This story is full of realistic and relatable characters, a fantastic storyline that keeps us on the edge of our seats and Ms. Vincent's own clear writing style and vivid imagery. Definitely a winner, I can't wait to read the third in the series; My Soul to Keep is scheduled to be released June, 2010.(less)

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Jan 25, 2010 Brooke rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Kaylee is learning how to use and control her wail, and with the help of Nash's mother, Harmony, she's progressing nicely. But when Tod, a Reaper and Nash's brother, gets them tickets to one of the biggest concerts of the year and the star drops dead during her set, Kaylee knows something is wrong because she didn't have the overwhelming urge to scream. If she doesn't scream for someone then they obviously must not have a soul to sing for.

Kaylee knows that she shouldn't put her new relationship...more

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Mar 07, 2010 Cathy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult, ebook-owned, angels-demons, zz-challenge-bcc-fantasy-2010, ebook-read, fantasy, mythology, paranormal, read-in-2010, romance, series-reminder, urban, twitter-author

Overall, good YA. Nitpicky stuff is that Kaylee, like Faythe in Vincent's shifter books, always has the right ideas and answers and is brave way beyond what her life experience should allow. But the story is good and the emotions ring true.

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Jul 08, 2011 Amy Jacobs rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: books-i-own

My Soul To Save is the second book in the Soul Screamers series by author Rachel Vincent. After I finished reading the first book in the series, I had to have more of Kaylee and Nash. Who would have thought that Banshee's could be so exciting and fun to read about?

In this book, it starts out with Nash and Kaylee attending a concert. The headlining act is popular pop star Eden who happens to drop dead in the middle of the concert. Only there is one problem about her falling dead in the middle of...more My Soul To Save is the second book in the Soul Screamers series by author Rachel Vincent. After I finished reading the first book in the series, I had to have more of Kaylee and Nash. Who would have thought that Banshee's could be so exciting and fun to read about?

In this book, it starts out with Nash and Kaylee attending a concert. The headlining act is popular pop star Eden who happens to drop dead in the middle of the concert. Only there is one problem about her falling dead in the middle of the concert--Kaylee didn't have the urge to scream for her Soul Song. They quickly figure out that Eden had sold her soul to a hellion. When Tod, who happens to be Nash's reaper brother, asks for them to check on his ex-girlfriend Addison, things get even worse. Addison, who is a pop star as well, has sold her soul to a hellion as well. Together, they must figure out who is taking the souls and figure out a way to save Addison and her sister Regan before it is too late.

I almost feel bad for Nash and Kaylee. They never get a break from their bean sidhe heritage long enough to enjoy a relationship. Notice I said that I almost feel bad. If Kaylee wasn't such a good girl most of the time, she could be like Nash and remember that a lot of the trouble she goes looking for is not her business. Yet as the story unfolded, I realized Kaylee is who she is and it defines her as a person. It makes her character strong and I wouldn't want the author to change her for anything. I was annoyed at the fact that her Father decided to start acting like a Father after being gone for 13 years. If I were Kaylee, I would have told him to back off a bit and give her some room to breathe.

I also loved Emma's reaction to all of the supernatural business. Don't ask and don't tell should be her motto. Yet when Tod revealed himself to her, I couldn't stop laughing. I absolutely love Tod and his witty mouth! Even though I didn't like how he kept things from Kaylee, I know he was doing it out of love. He is such a joy whenever he shows up in the story.

Overall I can honestly say I enjoyed this book. Even though I didn't enjoy it as much as the first book, I still had fun reading it and following the action packed journey that Kaylee had to go on this time around. I can't wait to read the next book and see what the author can throw at Kaylee next time!(less)

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Sep 29, 2011 Holli rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: library

I thought the direction Rachel took in the second installment of the Soul Screamers series was brilliant. The whole concept of the entertainment business coning young kids into selling their souls for fame and fortune, along with how the paparazzi comes into play for those who use their out clause of the contract? Brilliant. I don't know if anyone else caught onto the "Lindy Cohen" reference. Sounds a lot like Lindsay Lohan! ;) Again, brilliant.

I give major kudos to Addison for taking the place...more

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Mar 24, 2013 Ruth**Off With Its Head!** rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: female-pov, death, ghosts

I have to say I didn't enjoy this as much as the first one though it did redeem itself close to the end.
I guess I just didn't really understand why they got involved in the first place.
In the last book I have to say I was a big fan of Tod, even more so than Nash.
But in this one I was really surprised and how cold & selfish he was.
His total disregard for Kaylee well being was not what I expected from him at all.
And as for Kaylee & Nash I really didn't feel like their story progressed mu...more

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Dec 04, 2011 Lady Jaye rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Sigh.
Writing a review for this series is really hard.
Because I absolutely cannot stand Kaylee and Nash, the two protagonists.
So that immediately colors whatever view I have of the book/my enjoyment of it.
So why do I continue to read this, you might ask.
Well, because Rachel Vincent has managed to combine some really excellent writing with really excellent imagination to create a fascinating mythology and tale. I want more of that. So I put up with the idiocy that are Kaylee and Nash. And alm...more Sigh.
Writing a review for this series is really hard.
Because I absolutely cannot stand Kaylee and Nash, the two protagonists.
So that immediately colors whatever view I have of the book/my enjoyment of it.
So why do I continue to read this, you might ask.
Well, because Rachel Vincent has managed to combine some really excellent writing with really excellent imagination to create a fascinating mythology and tale. I want more of that. So I put up with the idiocy that are Kaylee and Nash. And almost all her other characters. I tell ya, the story would be s much more excellent without almost all of them.

Especially Nash. His selfishosity and arrogance and self-absorbance is mind-boggling. I still can't get over how crassly he treats Tod, who's his (dead) older brother. He doesn't treat Kaylee much better either. CAN'T STAND THIS DUDE! IhatehimIhatehimIhatehim!

Kaylee is not much better than Nash. Added to her usual God-complex and her selfishosity, is hypocrisy.She was horrified Tod would be so heartless as to offer another soul for Addison's body (because she'd been his girlfriend while he was alive.. Um, Hello, Ms. Kaylee - you did the exact same for your best friend Emma. And all you do is go on and on about how you don't regret replacing Emma's soul with someone else's. So what makes you so special? Or give you the right to be horrified at Tod's (rather reprehensible) actions? OMG, I don't like her either. But not as much as I hate Nash. Those two deserve each other.

Tod - my so-called favorite character in this series, was much more of an ass in this book than in the first. He was just as selfish as Kaylee, and his sneaking in on Kaylee and Nash was just icky and an a**hole move (sorry Mom :D - no other way to describe it). That and deliberately misleading Kaylee even though he knew full well she could die in the Netherworld. So yes, he grated on my nerves in this one and I dislike him as much as I do Kaylee now. But not like Nash. No one is as detestable as Nash.

I also still think Kaylee's dad is an idiot (and the person from whom Kaylee got her self-absobance/judgmentalism/selfishosity from - in this case the apple didn't fall fat from the tree. At all). But now I am beginning to believe Nash's mom is an idiot too.

So there you have it. A well-written book whose characters I absolutely dislike.
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Mar 29, 2011 Lyndsey Rushby rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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After loving My Soul to Take, I couldn’t wait to pick up the second book to find out what was going to happen next. I had high hopes for this book but unfortunately, it ended up falling a little flat of my expectations.

I really enjoyed Kaylee as a character. While having certain insecurities about one thing, she does know herself very well and refuses to back down on what she believes in, no matter what she has to do to get there. I loved this about Kaylee and the fact that she is so strong in...more After loving My Soul to Take, I couldn’t wait to pick up the second book to find out what was going to happen next. I had high hopes for this book but unfortunately, it ended up falling a little flat of my expectations.

I really enjoyed Kaylee as a character. While having certain insecurities about one thing, she does know herself very well and refuses to back down on what she believes in, no matter what she has to do to get there. I loved this about Kaylee and the fact that she is so strong in her opinions. Kaylee goes as far to refuse to do what her boyfriend wants her to do when it comes to Addison and the sold souls. Nash really doesn’t want her to do anything about it but Kaylee knows that she has to. She can’t leave poor teenage girls without their souls waiting to die. Then, there are Kaylee’s insecurities. I liked this aspect of her the first time around because it made her so real and that hasn’t changed. Kaylee seemed to have eased up a little bit about Nash and his motives but they are still there at the same time. I do hope that Nash either reassures Kaylee in the next book or she does realise that he actually wants her.

I hate to say it after loving Nash so much in the first book but what the hell happened to him?! Gone is the sensitive, caring but oh so passionate guy that I grew to love and wanted more of. Instead, what we get is a quite boring guy with no sense of adventure who is way too overprotective and a little bit controlling. Well, he tries to be anyway. I guess I just felt that Nash’s addictiveness disappeared this time around and he became quite boring. I want much more excitement from him in future books in the series. Please give me the old Nash back.

That being said, the chemistry between Nash and Kaylee is still there. The moments that the couple do actually get to share together and very steamy but I wish there was more of them. Kaylee and Nash never really get much time together on their own though and are constantly interrupted. Although this was frustrating in a good way to begin with, I felt that it happened too often and throughout the whole book. I wanted Kaylee and Nash to get at least half an hour on their own so their relationship could progress a little bit.

Even though I have been quite negative so far, this book wasn’t bad at all. I loved that Nash’s brother Tod was more of a main character this time around. He was interesting the last time around and he only got better in this book. Due to one of the girls without a soul being Tod’s ex girlfriend, a large portion of the plot revolves around him. I was so glad to see him around so much more, even if he did turn up at inappropriate times. Addison, Tod’s ex girlfriend is what the plot is all about. She did kind of come across as a whiney teenager in a bad situation but I could completely understand why for the most part. Even as a teenager, I’m not quite so sure that anyone would sign a contract without at least reading some of it so this part of the story was a little unbelievable for me. She seemed like a bright girl so I didn’t really understand this.

My Soul to Save is fast paced and exciting and the story had me gripped immediately. There is a fair amount of action but not the fighting kind. As Addison only has so long to live, time is running out for Kaylee to figure out a way to get her soul back for her so everything is a massive race against time. The tension and suspense are both high and I was reading as quickly as I could so I could find out what was going to happen to everyone. The Netherworld’s descriptions were amazing and I was so glad to see such a place featured for as long as it was. The creatures and going ons down there was fascinating to read about but also quite terrifying. I wouldn’t want to end up down there for even a second, whether strong Kaylee was with me or not!

While My Soul to Save is good, it just wasn’t as fabulous and the first in the series, My Soul to Take. That being said, it wasn’t anywhere close to being unenjoyable and I will still carry on with reading this series!
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Nov 25, 2010 Chibineko rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I've read & loved both the prequel & the first book in the Soul Screamers series, so when I got a chance to review the second book in the series I jumped on it. I just have to say that while I enjoyed this book, it just didn't grab me as solidly as the first two parts did. The book just felt a little clumsy when held against the ones that came before it.

This book finds Kaylee living with her father, who has given up a good job overseas in order to be with her. Kaylee's life would seem p...more

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Jan 20, 2011 Regina Linton rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: ebook

Kaylee again is entrusting her love and her life with Nash and his brother Tod. A new mission for them comes to the form of saving one of Tod's old flames, by regaining her soul before she dies. Kaylee, a bean sidhe, whose scream to the world is deafening is a wonderful melody to other male bean sidhes such as Nash and his brother Tod.

Kaylee's weakness is saying "no". She is determined to save the world from death if she can with her newly acquired powers. She has learned to control her wail and...more

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Oct 07, 2010 Sara Roberts rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Long story short; this book feels "churned out." They wanted a sequel and someone gave the writer a stupid unbelievable plot with a few added characters that weren't likable, and I had a very hard time swallowing why Kaylee put not only her life on the line, but Nash's as well (you don't do that to someone you love) to help them out. I don't think I will be reading the other books; the author has completely lost me.
When I read the first book I LOVED it. Nash and Kaylee's story was new and beaut...more

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Jun 17, 2010 (: Paige :) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Well I accidentally bought this one before #1, so... Haha. I really enjoyed this book. It was DEFINITELY not a book for younger kids, though. There was a lot of.... Romance.

First of all, I have a bone to pick with Addy! Gosh, she's so stupid! So, she sells her soul to a demon then all she does to help her "friends" get it back is blow up balloons?! What! But, I did appreciate when she saved her sisters life.

I really like Kaylee and Nash together. But seriously, what's with that name! Nash?!...more

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Jun 15, 2010 Larissa rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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It has been only weeks since Kaylee has discovered that she is a bean sidhe and only weeks since she witnessed her aunts death, as well as the deaths of four other innocent girls; her best friend Emma almost one of them. But Kaylee is about to learn that there is more to the world then reapers and bean sidhes'.

Kaylee now has two new men in her life; her boyfriend Nash who was there for her with the truth when no one else was and her father who for as long as she can remember has been absent. If...more

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Jun 18, 2010 ♥ Sam ♥ ~S2~Im made of awesomness rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: young-adult-romance, blog-reviews-for-my-wenchy

I can't say that I did not like this book, because I read it in under one day and that would be making myself sound like a hypercrite. But to be honest this book was just lacking the depth that the first book had.

First and foremost was the relationship between Nash and kaylee. There wasn't enough time in the book dedicated to them and I felt that it was needed. There are some much needed questions that need to be asked by kaylee and answered by Nash. For instance, is he really Into her for her...more I can't say that I did not like this book, because I read it in under one day and that would be making myself sound like a hypercrite. But to be honest this book was just lacking the depth that the first book had.

First and foremost was the relationship between Nash and kaylee. There wasn't enough time in the book dedicated to them and I felt that it was needed. There are some much needed questions that need to be asked by kaylee and answered by Nash. For instance, is he really Into her for her or because of what she is? How many people has he really been with because to me that's something you want to know especially for your own piece of mind.

Tod was more of a key player in this book aswell. He was not so "reaperish" (pardon the pun) and more just Nash's brother and his caring side was bought out alot more. It would be nice to see him find someone so that Nash and Kaylee could stop being inturupted at the most inconvienient times!!

Kaylee dad is here to stay but he just gave me the shits. He wasn't around for 13 years but acts like nothing happened between them and can't even man up to tell her about her mum.

The story line of trying to save Addy's soul was good but in retrospect felt sort of stupid. Kaylee keeps putting herself in danger because she is trying to make up for not saving everyone else. She needs to realize it just isn't going to happen, she is already living on borrowed time.

Honeslty the one thing that keeps me coming back to this book is the teenage romance between Nash and Kaylee. What all authors do though that annoys me is that unlike typical teenagers that are Randy and can't wait to get their clothes off ( come now people we have all been there) the characters are always convienently inturrupted or having goodie two shoe thoughts about what the right thing to do and second guessing themselves that nothing but kissing a hip touching happens.

I am looking forward to the third novel in the series to see if Kaylee can make smarter decisions with her life and ask the hard questions when it comes to her and Nash.

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Jul 08, 2010 Krystle rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

My Soul to Save has everything you want in a ya book – death deals, unexpected twists, and overloaded hormones.

I’m surprised by how much I like this series. It’s not anything deep, substantial, or noteworthy, and is closer to candy you guzzle down instead of savoring, but it’s just so fun. This series is fast becoming one of my great guilty pleasures, haha.

The best part about this book was the male romance interest. He’s actually a very sweet boyfriend and not a prick that treats the female like...more

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Apr 13, 2010 Kevin rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Book 2 finds us meeting back up with Kaylee, Nash, Tod and crew 6 weeks after the end of Soul Screamers Book 1. This time to try and save a pop princess who has sold her soul to a hellion for fame and fortune. I must say I didn't enjoy this one as much as the first one. The characters didn't seem to evolve at all and the whole 'in over my head but getting through by ignorance because I didn't know I wasn't supposed to be able to do that' felt played this time. I didn't even enjoy the expanded ne...more

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Feb 20, 2011 Page (One Book At A Time) rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I have mixed feeling on this addition to the series. Kaylee really annoyed me but I enjoyed the story. Go figure!

I'm still really enjoying the Bean Sidhe elements of this story. I liked learning about Demon's Breathe and how people can trade their soul. It was also interesting how demon's can get away with not fully explaining the contract's humans are signing. I liked the explaining of the otherworld and how it's the same and different from the one we live in. I also really liked Libby and the...more

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Apr 09, 2010 All Things Urban Fantasy rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I think its safe to reveal some of the details about Rachel Vincent’s Soul Screamer’s universe for this review, but if you haven’t read My Soul to Take yet, then beware of spoilers from this point on.

As she discovered in My Soul to Take, Kaylee Cavanaugh is a banshee or bean sidhe. A soul screamer straight out of Irish folklore. In MY SOUL TO SAVE, Kaylee has been reunited with her long absent father (also a bean sidhe) and is struggling to ad...more

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Dec 04, 2009 Jennifer Wardrip rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Reviewed by Jennifer Rummel for TeensReadToo.com

Six weeks after Kaylee discovers her true identity, she and her boyfriend, Nash, attend a rock concert of a mega-star. Thanks to Tod, they're able to score backstage passes.

While watching the performance from the wings, they view the lead singer collapse on stage. When Kaylee doesn't start singing, she believes the singer will survive.

She is wrong.

The singer dies without a soul. When Kaylee, Nash, and Tod talk with the oldest reaper in history, the...more

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Apr 19, 2010 Larissa rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

*Souls Screamers series review (Prequel and Bks 1 & 2)

I am a huge Rachel Vincent fan. I absolutely adore her Werecats series (I’ll review them soon =]) and when she came ou with a YA one, I just had to get it.

Kaylee is a Bean Sidhe, but she doesn’t know it and having the urge to scream her lungs out and realizing that the person she looked at and that ignited that urge is dead, is stuff from nightmares and can drive anyone crazy.

That’s when start following Kaylee’s story and with her we find...more *Souls Screamers series review (Prequel and Bks 1 & 2)

I am a huge Rachel Vincent fan. I absolutely adore her Werecats series (I’ll review them soon =]) and when she came ou with a YA one, I just had to get it.

Kaylee is a Bean Sidhe, but she doesn’t know it and having the urge to scream her lungs out and realizing that the person she looked at and that ignited that urge is dead, is stuff from nightmares and can drive anyone crazy.

That’s when start following Kaylee’s story and with her we find out that her father and uncle had been hiding her nature and powers from her. Her father had even left to live in Ireland, unable to cope with loosing his wife and having to raise Kaylee.

The family dinamic is this series is very interesting. I love how Kaylee confronts her dad for not being there and not telling her the truth. She is a very strong character even throughout the most dire circumstances of her Bean Sidhe nature.

We also get some romance for Kaylee in the form of cute boy Nash. Nash is also a Bean Sidhe, but as is the nature of the male of their race, he doesn’t have the screaming urge, but is able to help her control it. One of the biggest draws in this series for me is their romance and I just can’t wait to see what’s in store for them.

One of my favorite characters in this series is the Grim Reaper Tod. His relation to Nash and his personality just make things more interesting. I just love his friendship with Kaylee and I keep expecting a love triangle to emerge.

One thing that bothers me in this series was Nash putting pressure on Kaylee to have sex with him in book 2, My Soul to Save. I got really annoyed with him and I just hope he get a grip on that.

All in all, Vincent’s Soul Screamers series is a great addition the the YA world and I absolutely recommend to any YA book lover out there. You will not be disappointed!

My Favorite Book in the Series: My Soul to keep (book #1). It was the start and it set up so much potential that you couldn’t help but love it =)
My Least Favorite Book in the Series: My Soul to Save (Book #3). it wasn’t bad, but it could have been better, it didn’t me excite me as much and Nash started to get on my nerves.(less)

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Nov 23, 2009 Tynga rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Second book in the Soul Screamers series, My Soul To Save won't let down any expectations. This book takes place a few weeks after the end of My Soul to Take, and we follow Kaylee, Nash and Tod in another weird adventure.

We get to learn more about the bean sidhe/reaper world, but also a lot more about the Netherworld, where creatures we've never heard of lingers. Kaylee only got glimpse of that world, hidden from human sight, in her previous adventures, but what's waiting for her will be whole n...more

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Jan 22, 2010 Lori (Pure Imagination) rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Of course it wasn't over after Kaylee found out she is a Bean Sidhe. No, Kaylee has to find more trouble to get into. When Kaylee and Nash go to a pop concert that is just what they find. Trouble. Soulless Trouble.

I loved the first book in this series, My Soul to Take but I didn't enjoy this as much. I'm not going to dwell to much on that because it's a second book in a series. It's a stepping stone of sorts. Vincent is just taking us in the direction we need to go.

Nash and Kaylee are great cha...more

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